Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[AvidDisReader]

We had WDW reservation for 5/29 thru 6/6. So since Disney has decided not to open the whole family decided to go to Clearwater instead. We called and Busch Gardens plans to open June 1 as does Seaworld. Just because we were curious we called Universal and they stated their plans are to still open on June 1. Makes you think that MickeyWaffles above is right that Disney wants Universal and others to open first and take the heat from the politically correct crowd crowd.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Just read that Hong Kong Disneyland is having soft openings with CMs starting today for the rest of the week. This comes after three weeks of preparations. (source reliable - not able to be linked)

 

[cakebaker]

I agree it would not surprise me if Universal opened a month or more before Disney.

It would shock me. I've always expected that they would open with days of each other. They have said in the past they were working together on re-opening- how true that is no one knows, but I think they need each other to be open, Universal perhaps more than Disney. There are an awful lot of people who won't go if they can't go to both parks.

 

[Krandor]

It would shock me. I've always expected that they would open with days of each other. They have said in the past they were working together on re-opening- how true that is no one knows, but I think they need each other to be open, Universal perhaps more than Disney. There are an awful lot of people who won't go if they can't go to both parks.

Im not sure how much they are working together. As case in point the guidelines out of the international amusement park group has universal six flags sea world all as contributing to them — no Disney.

it seems to me disney is doing their own thing.

 

[MickeyMinnie1971]

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[mshanson3121]

Unless it’s a quote directly from Disney themselves, I’d take any opinionated quotes with a grain of salt.

Except that again, currently, the experts back it up. They all predict that social distancing is here to stay until a vaccine (or treatment etc...). Hence why it won't surprise me if that "opinionated quote" comes true.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Except that again, currently, the experts back it up. They all predict that social distancing is here to stay until a vaccine. Hence why it won't surprise me if that "opinionated quote" comes true.

I feel like we all have two choices: stay inside and be safe, or m* up and take the plunge back into normal life. It's going to be hard for me to make this transition, but I miss Disney..!

 

[jbreen2010]

We have a reservation starting June 12th. I understand how complicated the global pandemic must be to navigate, but it's surprising that Disney can't just announce what their plans are regarding timing. If Universal/Busch Gardens/other parks can note a date they are working towards, i'm sure Disney has something up their sleeves that they just aren't announcing. We postponed from April to June - I think if park opening is postponed again, my plan is to just get a cash refund and plan to go to Disney in a year or two.

 

[mshanson3121]

I don't pay a lot of attention to articles that are just speculation that really don't have facts to back them up. We don't even know what they'll cut in the beginning, let alone how long those cuts will last. But I agree, it could easily run into 2021 before things are back to "normal"- and I'm not sure some things will ever go back to where they were. I think we're going to have a new normal, just like after 9/11, we just don't know what that new normal is going to be.

As I mentioned to the other person, while it may be speculation, it's speculation that is heavily backed up by medical/scientific opinion. I think it's naive of people not to realize it's a very real possibility that we're still a long way out from things being back to normal. That said, it's not just "cuts", it's the social distancing measures, capacity limits, safety requirements etc... Everything cumulatively (at Disney), that it'll be interesting to see how it goes. I agree, I don't necessarily think the shows, parades etc... will be cut forever, or even for a year, but I wouldn't be surprised if for the sake of social distancing, that when they bring them back, the only way you see the fireworks, parades etc... is to have reserved viewing. And, I also agree, I think some things will be around to stay... time will tell which ones.

 

[mshanson3121]

I feel like we all have two choices: stay inside and be safe, or m* up and take the plunge back into normal life. It's going to be hard for me to make this transition, but I miss Disney..!

Not really sure why you quoted me, with this comment, because it really doesn't make any sense. Social distancing is what is going to allow us to be able to go back out and live life - in what is of course our "new normal".

 

[DaBourques4]

Our trip is scheduled for July 1-6. We're flying in from New Orleans, but I don't live in a hot spot, actually our numbers are very low in comparison. IF the travel ban is lifted and Universal is open, but Disney is not, Disney will lose our money and we will go to Universal. We've been fans of Universal and visited there solely (w/ one day of Disney thrown in here or there) for the last 7 years. Before that we visited Disney every year since 1998. This trip was supposed to be my grand daughter's fist Disney trip (age 3.75). She won't know the difference since it's her first visit, and will have just as much fun. Hoping for Disney, but will happily go to Universal. Oh, and for the others from Louisiana or NY tri-state area, I emailed the governor's office last night inquiring as to when he expects to lift the travel ban. No word yet.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Not really sure why you quoted me, with this comment, because it really doesn't make any sense. Social distancing is what is going to allow us to be able to go back out and live life - in what is of course our "new normal".

I responded to your response regarding the possibility of relaxed restrictions only being initiated mid 2021, and the fact that you believe that the opinionated quote is likely. you can simply respond and say that you don't believe masks are part of this, as apparently this is what you took offense to. In my mind masks and social distancing are both requisites.

 

[AmberMV]

@yulilin3 any new interesting updates on the Hub this morning since last night's interesting new bit? And is the Hub something only employees have access to see?

 

[rteetz]

@yulilin3 any new interesting updates on the Hub this morning since last night's interesting new bit? And is the Hub something only employees have access to see?

I know I’m not @yulilin3 but I don’t believe so and yes.

 

[tinkerhon]

Our trip is scheduled for July 1-6. We're flying in from New Orleans, but I don't live in a hot spot, actually our numbers are very low in comparison. IF the travel ban is lifted and Universal is open, but Disney is not, Disney will lose our money and we will go to Universal. We've been fans of Universal and visited there solely (w/ one day of Disney thrown in here or there) for the last 7 years. Before that we visited Disney every year since 1998. This trip was supposed to be my grand daughter's fist Disney trip (age 3.75). She won't know the difference since it's her first visit, and will have just as much fun. Hoping for Disney, but will happily go to Universal. Oh, and for the others from Louisiana or NY tri-state area, I emailed the governor's office last night inquiring as to when he expects to lift the travel ban. No word yet.

Thanks for the heads up regarding your email
We are booked from jfk for July 14, and obviously, the travel restriction would be the deal-breaker for us

 

[RamblingMad]

One thing that really stood out to me, that deep down I already knew, but still don't like reading, was this:

"The thinking is that hopefully, by mid-2021, some of the current safety protocols could begin to be relaxed".

That doesn't bode well for everything being back to normal for our 2021 trip. And back to old normal (all parades, shows, fireworks, character greets as normal) is the only way we'll go. I hate the idea of waiting till 2022, but I'm also fully aware we likely will have to, to get the experience we want.

I don’t think you’ll see old normal until a vaccine comes out

 

[xuxa777]

Except that again, currently, the experts back it up. They all predict that social distancing is here to stay until a vaccine (or treatment etc...). Hence why it won't surprise me if that "opinionated quote" comes true.

Some do sure and but nowhere near all

 

[rteetz]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/05/hong-kong-disneyland-reportedly-begins-soft-opening-for-cast-members/

 

[LSUmiss]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/05/hong-kong-disneyland-reportedly-begins-soft-opening-for-cast-members/

Well now that’s 2 parks who did soft openings for CMs only. So I’m thinking we see that before Disney officially opens to the public. We should know about it when they submit their plan to the mayor.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Well now that’s 2 parks who did soft openings for CMs only. So I’m thinking we see that before Disney officially opens to the public. We should know about it when they submit their plan to the mayor.

If the parks were anywhere but China and half owned by China I would agree. I don’t think Disney is going to pay American labor rates (even FL rates) for days on end of guinea pig labor. Maybe a light open for a couple days for CMs in their off time but I can’t imagine it would be more than that.