Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SierraT]

I know Disney is going to do things on their own terms, but wouldn't you think if other parks across the country are opening up (I can think of 3 in the midwest I live near that are opening in June) that they would want to do the same? Especially with the fact that Florida relies so heavily on sales tax in their state. IDK, this is exactly why I find it hard to believe the rumors that they won't open until later in the summer -- but I'm no expert.

Agree, Florida receives 1 billion from just theme parks and attractions in tax.

 

[xuxa777]

That’s exactly what I was thinking when I saw this article. My daughter dances at Silver Dollar in a show there for a few weeks every summer and we have been waiting to hear. This is a pretty big park with an average daily attendance of approx 20,000-25,000 per day. Hoping this is a sign of things to come for Disney!

I wouldn't doubt these smaller parks have info on when Disney and Universal are opening. Notice all these parks are annoucing today of all days (Disney earnings call day) first official news from Disney, Disney will announce something this week for sure.

 

[SarahC97]

That’s exactly what I was thinking when I saw this article. My daughter dances at Silver Dollar in a show there for a few weeks every summer and we have been waiting to hear. This is a pretty big park with an average daily attendance of approx 20,000-25,000 per day. Hoping this is a sign of things to come for Disney!

Thanks for sharing that news. I think it's encouraging too, but I also am really hoping my late June trip to Disney is going to happen, so I know I'm biased!

 

[xuxa777]

Shanghai Disney will open May 11th, just announced by Bob Chapek

 

[juice0358]

They cut the dividend, very smart, I was the one complaining they didn't cut it earlier while taking on debt. 1.5b savings right there, at a time were cash is king to survive the unforeseeable future, I like this from a business perspective.

 

[SaintsManiac]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/05/shan...advanced-ticketing-mask-requirement-and-more/

 

[dynastyyanks]

In response to a question on park capacity, they say they won't open unless they can do so with a positive contribution to profitability.

 

[helloconnie]

Masks for both guests and employees in Shanghai. Face characters no mask but will be at a distance.

 

[helloconnie]

Cruise line will be the last of the travel oriented business to come back online

 

[MoeJ]

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[juice0358]

Shanghai to open at 30% capacity, masks required for guests. Don't think either of those will be the case here though, that park is a comparing apples to oranges with WDW.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Shanghai to open at 30% capacity, masks required for guests. Don't think either of those will be the case here though, that park is a comparing apples to oranges with WDW.

It's important to note he said 80,000 is capacity, govt recommended 30% (24k) and they will open "far below that."

 

[SarahC97]

It seems the easiest course for WDW is simply to limit the capacity to resort guests. That they have some measure of control over, one would think.

 

[Hjs33]

Disney said they would use daily tickets to limit capacity. So annual pass holders might not get access initially.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Disney said they would use daily tickets to limit capacity. So annual pass holders might not get access initially.

We don't know what will happen here. That was for Shanghai and he was clear the 2 may not be handled the same way. APs will need to make a reservation at Shanghai.

 

[cm123]

My baseless speculation : I have a sneaking suspicion AP's are going to be eliminated for at least 6 months after opening.

 

[C&Jx2]

I wonder how this would work for those of us with resort reservations and tickets...

 

[whodatdare]

It seems the easiest course for WDW is simply to limit the capacity to resort guests. That they have some measure of control over, one would think.

I've always thought that. You are basically doubling the money. If a local wants in, they need to shell out the cash for both tickets and room. It makes sense on the business end.. but would it create a large riff with other hotel friends and average guests that would hurt business?

 

[cm123]

APs will need to make a reservation at Shanghai.

Do we know this? All they talked about on the call was "dated tickets". That could mean single day tickets only.

 

[Mit88]

It seems the easiest course for WDW is simply to limit the capacity to resort guests. That they have some measure of control over, one would think.

They’d probably have to limit resorts that are opened in WDW if they opened far below 30% over here. That’s assuming only resort guests are allowed in as well. But that seems more likely than opening to locals only with them saying they’ll open up only when they’ll receive gains