Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TheMaxRebo]

Ditto. Between the still totally botched testing program and the general unwillingness of Americans to accept government instruction, I really think the us is completely *bleeped*.

Just saw a video of the police driving down Bourbon St in New Orleans trying to clear the street of people and they are all just staring and taking video (I was just in New Orleans last week for a work event so hit home a bit)

Part that I noticed the most was all the comments to the video of people saying "this is what communism looks like" and things like that .... People just won't accept that this is necessary

 

[hertamaniac]

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

I'm not torn. I applaud his actions from the train station where there was some distance between himself and the characters. A leader should set a positive example especially when medical officials have repeatedly stated proper precautions.

 

[mshanson3121]

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

Granted we're a small, rural area, but some of the local grocery stores here have implemented grocery delivery service. They set up a phone number and email address where you can call and place your order. Sooo good for everyone, but especially seniors and those at risk.

 

[JaxDad]

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

Those are going to be some long lines in the morning, what with everyone writing checks...

Just comic relief, everyone, please don't flame me.

 

[CastAStone]

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

I am racking my brain so hard to understand why Vero Beach but not Aulani or HHI.

I can’t come up with anything. Especially Vero vs HH.

 

[CastAStone]

Granted we're a small, rural area, but some of the local grocery stores here have implemented grocery delivery service. They set up a phone number and email address where you can call and place your order. Sooo good for everyone, but especially seniors and those at risk.

Before the 1950s this is how many people got groceries (minus the email)

 

[Brianstl]

I will probably need a couple of quarantinis to make it through the day.

 

[hertamaniac]

I will probably need a couple of quarantinis to make it through the day.

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That's a daily intake?

 

[JaxDad]

I will probably need a couple of quarantinis to make it through the day.

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I read the bottle of "Long Beach Water" vodka as "Bleach Water," so I must be too deep into coronavirus thinking...

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I don't expect Disney to reopen until May sometime. And most of the USA.

I work for a level 1 trauma center. I work in surgery scheduling elective cases. We have been given the call to cancel all elective surgeries and procedures including cath lab, GI procedures, endoscopies, colonoscopies, etc for the next two weeks. The specific surgeons I work for told us not even to reschedule them yet since they expect this to go longer.

We are cancelling due to low supplies of masks, gowns and gloves. We need every available bed and supplies to prepare for the uptick in admissions and visits.

They expect the peek to hit in 4 weeks. I'm in NJ. We have 99 cases.

This is what we have received via email. We get updates about 2-3 times a day.

 

[mshanson3121]

Before the 1950s this is how many people got groceries (minus the email)

It will be interesting to see if it makes a come back, past this. Even before Covid, there are so many seniors and others out there who do have a hard time getting to the store, that would really benefit from this.

 

[ksdave]

Sin City is closing too.
MGM Vegas

 

[Renarr]

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.

When the rule first came out in Washington (state) at 250, it didn't include schools because they generally met in classrooms of approximately 30 or so at a time. Schools were addressed separately.

My guess would be that "gatherings" that don't include the word social would apply to work meetings as well.

Still hoping for a trip starting July 13.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

I don't believe the restrictions affect either. Businesses, as well as schools and "institutes of higher learning" are exempt. The flights might be a bit greyer of an area, but I think would fall under federal rule and therefore be exempt. All the other closures of businesses (restaurants, etc), are state-driven. Remember, CDC notices are recommendations, not backed by power of law, technically. It would be up to the ruling government entity to enforce a recommendation.

The question about impacting work was referring to a new Washington State set of restrictions from the governor restricting all gatherings over 50 and many under 50 as well.

Schools are shutting down statewide through at least April 24th as of tomorrow. Many closed today, although some are open.

 

[DeniseJH]

That's a daily intake?

I think the recommended daily allowance is at least 2 a day, preferably in the evening, not to exceed 5 (or 8, maybe?) per day. Side effects may include slurring your words, overconfidence, giggling (ladies only), and proclaiming how much you LOVE everybody. Drink up!

 

[DynamicDisneyDuo]

Sin City is closing too.
MGM Vegas

You know it's serious when the casinos close.

 

[Remy is Up]

Most of our outpatient visits have gone to phone calls/Skype if possible. They are minimizing who comes in to be seen. If you come in as a patient, no children allowed, and only one person can accompany you who is over 18.

If we travel internationally we are on a 14 day quarantine.

Maybe we expect a peak in 4 weeks due to us being close to NYC (I'm in South Jersey, 90 minutes from NYC and 5 minutes from Philadelphia). Lots of people work in NYC that live in the area.

Either way I don't see the parks, or most of the USA, opening until mid to late May at the earliest. But it could very well go into June/July. I wouldn't be surprised.

Yeah. We are in Florida so I do think we are a bit behind other people. Having all the spring breakers in South Florid likely didnt help but the local governments around Tampa/Sarasota/Bradenton/Clearwater are doing everything they can, inclusive of closing parks, beaches, public gatherings. And soon people will find bars, restaurants etc will be closed or take out only. Hospitals are bailing on anything elective and telling docs, we will not allow elective or non critical surgery. People may as well realize, this is going to be life for the next 8-12 weeks. If it ends up being shorter, great, but, prepare for the worst.

 

[Krandor]

You know it's serious when the casinos close.

Exactly. That to me is the bigger news tthen disney springs/resorts shutting down. Casinos will not shut down unless they absolutely have to so this is huge news.

On the disney side this looks more and more like they are definitely planning for more then a 2 week closing.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239534085141340163

 

[tlmadden73]

I just wonder which company, which state, which school system will be the brave one to say "Let's go back to normal" .. because I feel that everyone right now is afraid to be "that" person who elected to stay open during this chaos. Every day it feels someone needs to take an even FURTHER step? Cancel gatherings of more than 100 people? That's not good enough! Cancel gatherings of more than 50 .. That's not good enough! Cancel gatherings of more than 25 people. That's not good enough! Don't leave your house ... EVER.

So who will have the guts to open back up? And when? I hope it is Disney whenever that time comes (though I doubt it based on current leadership). That will send a big signal to the country (and world) that things are "OK" .... Otherwise, we'll be like this for way too many months.

We need stability ..this "living in fear" is just not a good philosophy to live by.