Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Warm Hugs]

With nba owners thinking best case scenerio is mid June or late June for the season to restart.. this isn’t looking promising for Disney to reopen anytime soon.

 

[fsjking]

With nba owners thinking best case scenerio is mid June or late June for the season to restart.. this isn’t looking promising for Disney to reopen anytime soon.

Yeah as they have an easier avenue to reopen as most of their business is local. They don't depend on people traveling far to support the business.

 

[Krandor]

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.

agreed which is why I said I’m glad he’s doing it.

 

[Krandor]

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

I work for an it consulting firm and Friday we were slammed by companies trying to expand wfh with equipment/ setups that were not designed for that many people. At 4pm Friday we had about 5 different customers who wanted out help with wfh type setups and a combination of vpn and collab type setups.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

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 don't even know, but we're supposed to have a staff meeting on Tuesday and that will be more than 50 people, so I guess we'll have to find out soon. It does say all gatherings though, so I'd think work meetings would be included. I don't know about work sites where people are spaced apart.

I'm fairly certain this WILL include more churches. The current restrictions include spiritual gatherings and the limit is 250 people or more. Small churches still met and I know of one church that added services to bring the numbers down at each individual service.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239382528303271938

 

[halfpintpeggy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239382528303271938

Not too surprising I suppose. Do you think this indicates that all of WDW lodging options will close as well?

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239382528303271938

I want to note I have not yet found another source to back this one up.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239379329194360832

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

I wonder how the Washington requirements impact planes. More than 50 people are usually on a flight.

 

[rteetz]

Big update here!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239404433525493760

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Big update here!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239404433525493760

GOOD!

Glad to see a solid closing date for the resorts. I cannot believe people were still considering leaving for resort only trips at this time.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

So basically all Disney-owned parks, resorts, and stores are closing nationwide except Aulani and Hilton Head?

 

[rteetz]

So basically all Disney-owned parks, resorts, and stores are closing nationwide except Aulani and Hilton Head?

Looks that way for now.

 

[Farro]

Brick and mortar store - most people shop online anyways, I don't see that taking a hit.

I actually almost want to block all my usual suspect shopping sites during this quarantine, I may go nuts buying things!

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

There's no end date to the closure on this announcement.

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

Big update here!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239404433525493760

Son of a biscuit eater! We also have a Vero Beach reservation 4/3 - 4/6 before our WDW trip. Guess I'll be cancelling that one too!

 

[Brianstl]

Not Disney related, but I thought this is a smart and thoughtful thing to do.

https://www.kmov.com/news/st-louis-...cc.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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.

I am torn on the whole thing - though the fact he was trying to make time for the cast members and not addressing the media makes me think at least his heart is in the right place

Looking back, WDW probably should have just closed up the parks on Friday but since they were open it is what it is I guess

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Not Disney related, but I thought this is a smart and thoughtful thing to do.

https://www.kmov.com/news/st-louis-...cc.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

A local grocery chain near us (that I frequent as they have a great beer selection) is going to reduced hours and reserving the first 30mins if every day for people over the age of 60 or with compromised health - I think that is great