Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Jimmy Mouse]

So what was the point of your post then? You called disney to reschedule a vacation plan to dates they currently say they are going to be open and they did so. Why would anybody expect anything different? That is what they should do until things change.

So you let us know things are business as usual for Disney right now. Thanks.

I shared that the CM said they were going to open on 4/1. I also shared my plans like most people do on forums. I see I was wrong to do so.

 

[jknezek]

what happens if your college age child tells you after they left or just tell you they are going and are paying for themselves. you might not be able to stop them even after you talk with them. sounds like a lot of 18 to 25 year old that I have worked with

If it was my kid he'd be trying to figure out how to pay for his own next couple semesters at school, because he's obviously not smart enough, or mature enough, or responsible enough, to be there at this time. Otherwise he'll be home working or living on his own working if he can swing it until I feel like he's grown in to those attributes and am willing to pay for more schooling. Now if he actually is doing it all on his own right now... more power to him. He's an idiot, but at least he's an idiot with his own responsibility.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Closures starting at Aulani

https://blogmickey.com/2020/03/closures-begin-at-aulani-resort-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic

 

[Krandor]

NEWS

Closures starting at Aulani

https://blogmickey.com/2020/03/closures-begin-at-aulani-resort-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic

I'm shocked they kept that one open as long as they did

 

[mshanson3121]

I'm shocked they kept that one open as long as they did

I'm guessing just because Hawaii had such low case numbers?

 

[rteetz]

https://www.rundisney.com/advisory/

 

[Krandor]

https://www.rundisney.com/advisory/

:-(

Needed to be done though.

I expect this isn't going to be the last disney announcement today

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

I expect this isn't going to be the last disney announcement today

I agree. I have a DVC reservation for 4/6 and the chat feature says they want you to wait if your issue is not for dates through 3/31.

Delta is asking you to not contact them unless you're within 72 hours.

However, once Disney makes more announcements, hold times will rise substantially.

 

[Goofy2015]

With the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend cancelled, it is only a matter of time that I'd believe they would extend the closure of WDW until 4/30.

I personally believe it will be longer. I hope TWDC does not choose to open the resort to limited capacity before 4/30.

 

[fsjking]

And again, That's why I said "Now I do know there is a very good chance that Disney will extend the closure"

You also continued that same sentence and asked "why even let me modify my stay?"

You are taking your own statements out of context. You asked a question. People answered it. You can't go back and change what you said because you didn't like the answer.

 

[Krandor]

With the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend cancelled, it is only a matter of time that I'd believe they would extend the closure of WDW until 4/30.

I personally believe it will be longer. I hope TWDC does not choose to open the resort to limited capacity before 4/30.

I stiill think it's coming this weekend maybe even tonight.

Any star wars weekend people who want to cancel their stays I'd call and cancel right now beause phone lines may be jammed later

 

[Betty Rohrer]

If it was my kid he'd be trying to figure out how to pay for his own next couple semesters at school, because he's obviously not smart enough, or mature enough, or responsible enough, to be there at this time. Otherwise he'll be home working or living on his own working if he can swing it until I feel like he's grown in to those attributes and am willing to pay for more schooling. Now if he actually is doing it all on his own right now... more power to him. He's an idiot, but at least he's an idiot with his own responsibility.

with the teens/young 20s I work with at a small park just don't get it. remember last season when one told the department manger she didn't care what he said she would do what she wanted while and he couldn't stop her. and to top that her mother was upset when she was fired because her child needed her job to help family make it

 

[mi*vida*loca]

If it was my kid he'd be trying to figure out how to pay for his own next couple semesters at school, because he's obviously not smart enough, or mature enough, or responsible enough, to be there at this time. Otherwise he'll be home working or living on his own working if he can swing it until I feel like he's grown in to those attributes and am willing to pay for more schooling. Now if he actually is doing it all on his own right now... more power to him. He's an idiot, but at least he's an idiot with his own responsibility.

I bet the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree with this kid so repercussions from his parents will be zero.

 

[Krandor]

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1241068003485192203

 

[tink2424]

Shanghai Disney closed January 25 so there were definitely those in the company who were well aware of the severity of the virus and the measures needed to be taken to slow/stop the spread. Then Hong Kong and Tokyo closed. The US parks stayed open as long as they were allowed to and not closed based upon risk to employees and guests. Disney execs had 20/20 vision the entire time and put money first. There has been a steady flow of quality info about this virus since January on the internet including pleas from doctors, nurses, and those infected...often with video evidence.

I don't think this is a fair statement to say that Disney execs had 20/20 vision the entire time. This situation very much changed on a day to day, hour by hour rate. The whole world could have done more when this was discovered in China but did nothing. To put this on Disney is just wrong.

There are so many considerations when closing a park like Disney. The employees for one. This isn't just about greed.

 

[tink2424]

True but even with a couple of conditions he had. He was 34. It was his age that was a shock factor. I knew this was bound to happen at Disney, but someone at 34 becomes more real.

With Disney being rumored to try limited capacity, not sure when. But, if it is in April, that feels like poor taste.

I think the age is concerning but I think the media did us a HUGE disservice when they kept mentioning the age being a main factor. The truth is that it is affecting adults in the 30-50 range very seriously as well. People are being lulled into a false sense of security if they are younger.

I don't think we should panic (although it is very hard not to... ). Do what we can to keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe and we will get through this.

 

[Krandor]

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/l...unty-wide-curfew-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

 

[wareagle57]

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/l...unty-wide-curfew-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

What’s the reasoning behind this? Very few places have implemented shelter in place so far and this seems like a step further. I’m in Osceola. Do you think it’s likely I’ll see this happen there as well?

 

[rteetz]

What’s the reasoning behind this? Very few places have implemented shelter in place so far and this seems like a step further. I’m in Osceola. Do you think it’s likely I’ll see this happen there as well?

Its inevitable for a lot of places. CA, NY, and IL are statewide now. Many cities and counties are moving towards it.