Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[cakebaker]

According to Amanda Dukes at WESH, WDW will not be presenting opening dates tomorrow, but UO may do so.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1263187907222913024

I figured a presentation to the task force doesn’t mean giving opening dates.

 

[JayhawkCruiser]

According to Amanda Dukes at WESH, WDW will not be presenting opening dates tomorrow, but UO may do so.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1263187907222913024

I was thinking there’s no way WDW is going to let their opening date be scooped by a public document to the mayor of OC. Universal tho is like “Idc, lemme get these gates OPEN!”. And I respect UO for that

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

I was thinking there’s no way WDW is going to let their opening date be scooped by a public document to the mayor of OC. Universal tho is like “Idc, lemme get these gates OPEN!”. And I respect UO for that

Disney and Universal wanna outdo each other with the opening.. No doubt about it. It's on their minds. Even if its by a week

 

[MrsBooch]

According to Amanda Dukes at WESH, WDW will not be presenting opening dates tomorrow, but UO may do so.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1263187907222913024

 

[Pickle Rick]

I was thinking there’s no way WDW is going to let their opening date be scooped by a public document to the mayor of OC. Universal tho is like “Idc, lemme get these gates OPEN!”. And I respect UO for that

We'll see. I'm more convinced UO will give a time frame more than anything. Even Seaworld said they hope to be open at the end of June, but haven't 100% committed yet.

 

[TexasChick123]

What’s the reasoning behind WDW not giving a date? Any guesses?

 

[cakebaker]

We'll see. I'm more convinced UO will give a time frame more than anything. Even Seaworld said they hope to be open at the end of June, but haven't 100% committed yet.

I agree. I don’t think we’re going to see the official plans that will be submitted- more of what we’re hearing today- generalities, not specifics.

 

[goofystitch]

According to Bloomberg News at 3:23 PM EDT today, 'Walt Disney Co, Comcast Corp.'s Universal Studios and SeaWorld Entertainment Inc are taking another step towards reopening their massive theme parks in Orlando, Florida. The operators will begin submitting their plans to a reopening task force on Thursday, a spokesperson for Florida's Orange County, said in an email. The news sent shares of the companies climbing, with Disney rising as much as 4.7%"

 

[rteetz]

What’s the reasoning behind WDW not giving a date? Any guesses?

They have a lot of gray area. I am not completely sure how they are included in all this since Reedy Creek is basically its own entity. They are within parts of Orange and Osceola county but they don't always have to follow all of those rules.

 

[cakebaker]

What’s the reasoning behind WDW not giving a date? Any guesses?

I never thought Disney would announce opening in a political setting and I don’t think they will at a relatively obscure task force meeting.

 

[JayhawkCruiser]

What’s the reasoning behind WDW not giving a date? Any guesses?

Marketing and PR control is my guess. They’re going to want to make an official announcement with all the Disney trimmings and while I’m sure they have a targeted opening date in mind already for the parks they’re not ready to disclose that just yet and submitting a report tomorrow would compromise their announcement timeline.

 

[JacknSally]

What’s the reasoning behind WDW not giving a date? Any guesses?

Potentially waiting until NBA/MLS plans are finalized. I would think they might wait to have guests back until after these games are finished on property, if that happens.

 

[Pickle Rick]

Marketing and PR control is my guess. They’re going to want to make an official announcement with all the Disney trimmings and while I’m sure they have a targeted opening date in mind already for the parks they’re not ready to disclose that just yet and submitting a report tomorrow would compromise their announcement timeline.

I personally believe they have several opening dates in mind, just in case one or more falls through. Also, I wonder if the they are also partly holding because of the NBA potentially finishing their season at WDW.

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

I personally believe they have several opening dates in mind, just in case one or more falls through. Also, I wonder if the they are also partly holding because of the NBA potentially finishing their season at WDW.

Yeah, having a bunch of sports stars staying at your hotels and playing games at your facilities seems like it creates a completely different set of headaches and concerns.

 

[Tandy]

I personally believe they have several opening dates in mind, just in case one or more falls through. Also, I wonder if the they are also partly holding because of the NBA potentially finishing their season at WDW.

I cant see them waiting on a sports league. The revenue from parks and spending has to outweigh that by a long shot

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

Marketing and PR control is my guess. They’re going to want to make an official announcement with all the Disney trimmings and while I’m sure they have a targeted opening date in mind already for the parks they’re not ready to disclose that just yet and submitting a report tomorrow would compromise their announcement timeline.

I wonder if they're also happy to let SW/BG and USO go first and (potentially) make mistakes. Opening slightly later they can try to avoid those mistakes and hopefully the "DISNEY TRIES TO MURDER GUESTS WITH COIVD-19" headlines.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I cant see them waiting on a sports league. The revenue from parks and spending has to outweigh that by a long shot

Nope they will make $$$$ from the NBA.

 

[MrsBooch]

I never thought Disney would announce opening in a political setting and I don’t think they will at a relatively obscure task force meeting.

Under normal circumstances i would agree with you - but these are not normal circumstances. Their hands may be forced. Or overly pressured.

They may have to give "something" to move forward, as many private companies have had to do in this current environment, to make that reopen step forward.

 

[Pickle Rick]

I cant see them waiting on a sports league. The revenue from parks and spending has to outweigh that by a long shot

Does it, if it opens at a reduced capacity?

 

[SmittS]

Potentially waiting until NBA/MLS plans are finalized. I would think they might wait to have guests back until after these games are finished on property, if that happens.

NBA and MLS aren't making up for the difference of the parks being closed and no guests on site. This will not factor into the decision.