Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[sethschroeder]

As I stated on another thread, it is quite possible, if the curve continues to grow exponentially and does not start to flatten soon, the President or the state Governors may start declaring Martial Law. It has happened before and may be necessary again. At that point, WDW will be one of our lesser worries.

If there is Martial Law I am glad I don't live in the city/subburbs. Luckily since I travel so much proximity to an office was not a priority. I feel sorry for those in the city if that starts happening.

I think prior to that though they need to take the step of closing all non-essential stores, restaurants, bars. You saw all these people posting on social media about going out.

 

[Brianstl]

Just got the phone call that they are shutting down my son’s school and all other schools in the St. Louis area no later than Wednesday.

 

[jade1]

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/63939666-1d17-4ae0-bcf3-98ea4ce27176#UUiTFlZ01.copy

 

[fatmanatee]

I’m not sure why beaches would be closed as long as social distancing practices are observed. But I’ve never been to these beaches. Are they typically crowded?

I don’t think social distancing is good enough to be honest. That’s been the rule lately bc local governments didn’t want to lock everything down but were hoping that people would adhere to best practices and... they haven’t. To add to this, since everything else is closed, you’re gonna have people go to whatever is open, creating bigger crowds for those places.

In other news, looks like Vegas is starting to shut down too.

 

[Krandor]

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local...utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_8NewsNow

 

[rteetz]

MK doing a big send off at the Main Street station with characters and WDW president Josh D'Amaro.

 

[Krandor]

MK doing a big send off at the Main Street station with characters and WDW president Josh D'Amaro.

Can't wait to see video... or actually maybe I don't want to see it...

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239373858140020736

 

[DGsAtBLT]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239373858140020736

A fabulous example of social distancing.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

NYC just basically shut down the entire city and this guy is taking photos in that massive crowd, in a state with the highest risk of people to get seriously sick. Smart.

 

[Coffee66]

Just adding a non-disney comment so feel free to delete. This just hit real home to me. I work in a small 4 story office building in the subburbs of atlanta. We just got told somebody at one of the other companies in the building (not ours) has been confirmed COVID19. The work I do I can do remotely and was remote most of last week and was only in the office monday so I think/hope I'm good. Still though for it to hit so close to home is a bit scary. Makes me appreciate even more what disney is doing even though none of us like it and I'm almost positive my upcoming trip in April isn't happening. It is one thing to think about Italty. It is something else when you hear somebody in the building you work in has it.

Sorry for the off-topic to WDW but needed to say that.

Good post

 

[Krandor]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239373858140020736

While it may not be advisable right now I'm still glad he's doing that

 

[Remy is Up]

A fabulous example of social distancing.

Really? They just closed all their parks. People were enjoying the last evening. They did the same thing at epcot and had all the cp kids at studios. Disney is darned if it does or doesnt with some of you. This is uncharted territory for everyone and people and companies are doing the best they can. Some of these people may not have the ability to make it back for a long time thanks to the recession. Some of the cps formed friendships that they now have to walk away from or a once in a lifetime opportunity to be in dcp and now get sent away. I'd suggest you relax and Take the judgement of others elsewhere.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Washington State is moving into the next phase of closures:


Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement tonight that further expands protections against COVID-19.

“Given the explosion of COVID-19 in our state and globally, I will sign a statewide emergency proclamation tomorrow to temporarily shut down restaurants, bars and entertainment and recreational facilities.

“Restaurants will be allowed to provide take-out and delivery services but no in-person dining will be permitted.

“The ban will not apply to grocery stores and pharmacies. Other retail outlets will have reduced occupancy.

“Additionally, all gatherings with over 50 participants are prohibited and all gatherings under 50 participants are prohibited unless previously announced criteria for public health and social distancing are met.

“These are very difficult decisions, but hours count here and very strong measures are necessary to slow the spread of the virus. I know there will be significant economic impacts to all our communities and we are looking at steps to help address those challenges.

“Tonight, after consultations with me and with the Department of Health, King County announced that they will be taking these actions immediately. King County has been the hotbed of this outbreak and has the largest population center in the state. I have spoken to Executive Dow Constantine and I applaud their decision to act quickly. We will do a joint media announcement with more details tomorrow morning.”

Source: https://keprtv.com/news/local/gov-inslee-to-shut-down-restaurants-and-bars?fbclid=IwAR03Stxb_AtwCeyicirq4mtgjazMlUbyQWU-fC7FfMeGiFq1E1MmzuBzz24

This is the first I've seen a prohibition of ALL gatherings. There's no way Disney is reopening in 2 weeks.

 

[Brianstl]

Really? They just closed all their parks. People were enjoying the last evening. They did the same thing at epcot and had all the cp kids at studios. Disney is darned if it does or doesnt with some of you. This is uncharted territory for everyone and people and companies are doing the best they can. Some of these people may not have the ability to make it back for a long time thanks to the recession. Some of the cps formed friendships that they now have to walk away from or a once in a lifetime opportunity to be in dcp and now get sent away. I'd suggest you relax and Take the judgement of others elsewhere.

The emotion of the moment doesn’t make it the smart thing to do. I understand it, but moments like those are why governments are ordering closures now instead of just recommending social distancing.

 

[rteetz]

Let's not debate whether its the right thing to do or not. Its a tough time for everyone. I think having leadership that shows they care is important.

 

[Remy is Up]

The emotion of the moment doesn’t make it the smart thing to do. I understand it, but moments like those are why governments are ordering closures now instead of just recommending social distancing.

Smart or not. Most of those people were already there o. Property finishing their vacations and disney did something special for the last night. If they had not people would be complaining they were being cold and greedy. The reality is you can social distance all you want but the damage was done 3 or more weeks ago.

 

[Remy is Up]

Let's not debate whether its the right thing to do or not. Its a tough time for everyone. I think having leadership that shows they care is important.

Exactly.

 

[Brianstl]

Washington State is moving into the next phase of closures:


Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement tonight that further expands protections against COVID-19.







Source: https://keprtv.com/news/local/gov-inslee-to-shut-down-restaurants-and-bars?fbclid=IwAR03Stxb_AtwCeyicirq4mtgjazMlUbyQWU-fC7FfMeGiFq1E1MmzuBzz24

This is the first I've seen a prohibition of ALL gatherings. There's no way Disney is reopening in 2 weeks.

Do gatherings of over 50 people include work? The rule that came out in the St Louis metro area tonight was social gatherings of more than 50 people which wouldn’t include a work location.

 

[Remy is Up]

Do gatherings of over 50 people include work? The rule that came out in the St Louis metro area tonight was social gatherings of more than 50 people which wouldn’t include a work location.

I think some states are even looking at companies or offices of more than 50 people. Work or not you are still putting a lot of people in close proximity to one another sharing space and air. I know many companies are telling anyone who can work from home.to do so. I'm a lucky one that can. My wife however is not because she works in a doctor's office