Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TheMaxRebo]

all Disney owned and operated businesses at Disney Springs to close March 17th

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239636637681934337

 

[BebopBaloo]

It seems that if many places close the 14 days and things do start to get better, April isn't impossible for Disney and other places to start reopening. I think it's too early to say. I'm aware of the CDC guidelines as they stand today, but we don't know what next week will look like. We didn't know this current day would look the way it does as of last Monday. We just really have no idea. I think businesses of all varieties are going to look for the best balance of public health and economic health, with public health prevailing - but with the a level idea of how best to proceed for a variety of reasons with what the following days/ 2 weeks show us.

 

[Tiki Birdland]

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

Oh look, no lines for SDD!

 

[Coffee66]

Since Vegas now close', no betting line now. Best case Disney is closed till at least June 1.

 

[Krandor]

trumps press conference right now focused on the next 15 days which matches with these closure timeframs.

but also stating this could linger through July/August

 

[TheMaxRebo]

trumps press conference right now focused on the next 15 days which matches with these closure timeframs.

but also stating this could linger through July/August

I think it is just hard to know how long things will take - we know it will be at least 2 weeks for sure, so lets start with that and then can announce more once more is known

I will be shocked if they are open before Memorial Day but why announce that now when you don't know for sure

 

[Krandor]

I think it is just hard to know how long things will take - we know it will be at least 2 weeks for sure, so lets start with that and then can announce more once more is known

I will be shocked if they are open before Memorial Day but why announce that now when you don't know for sure

And let's be honest.. nobody (Disney, governer, president) want these closures to run any longer then they have tp because of how it's hurting the economy so eveybody wants things open as quickly as it is safe to do so. It still doesn't sounds like it's going to be save until at least end of May but I'll admit that July/August dates thrown out were a bit surprising.

 

[Mumof4mice]

If the CDC is officially recommending that we keep gatherings to 50 or less for 8 weeks, there is no way Disney will reopen the parks until May 15 at the earliest.

Our best bet to get up and running again is for the CDC and the government to get its head out of it rectum and start testing EVERYONE with symptoms and doing the epidemiology traces like South Korea, and testing everyone the symptomatic people came into contact with. So we know what we are dealing with, because the symptoms for COVID-19 are all over the place. I read today that the second player on the Utah Jazz that tested positive is completely asymptomatic. He was only tested because he was in close contact with the first player, who does have symptoms.

Part of the challenge with COVID-19 is viral shedding often occurs before symptoms appear. So you can be completely symptom free, but testing positive and passing the virus to others, early in the infection.

 

[Aurora0427]

Part of the challenge with COVID-19 is viral shedding often occurs before symptoms appear. So you can be completely symptom free, but testing positive and passing the virus to others, early in the infection.

Yes, I know. That’s why the epidemiology trace that South Korea is doing is so important. It traces everyone a person who tested positive has come in contact with. They quarantine those people and have them tested, whether they are symptomatic or not. It’s not going to catch everyone, but it’s effective .

 

[Peter Johnson]

Our trip is scheduled for May 7-18, so it would be great if Disney reopens by then. But even if they do, our question will be "We can go, but should we?". Assuming we're both hale, hearty and alive by then (we're 65 and 69), would we want to risk that, even if the virus is winding down?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

so if we needed another example of why Disney needed to close the parks vs just asking people to execute "social distancing":

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239618604255059975

 

[Mumof4mice]

Yes, I know. That’s why the epidemiology trace that South Korea is doing is so important. It traces everyone a person who tested positive has come in contact with. They quarantine those people and have them tested, whether they are symptomatic or not. It’s not going to catch everyone, but it’s effective .

Agreed testing is important. It would have helped to delay if not contain the spread like Taiwan and Singapore.

Right now, even without testing data, the pattern of widespread community acquired infection and the growth rate call for immediate action. Have to give the Americans credit. When you decide to mobilize, you move hard.

Testing and tracing will of course be needed to decide when those bans could be relaxed. Can't see how the Disney parks can be back up in 4 weeks, when we'll just be seeing the result of today's measures. Late June at the earliest, would be my guess.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239660755248648193

 

[AgentMama]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/03/draw...at-disney-springs-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19

Anyone have any idea what the policy is with tickets bought March/April?

 

[rteetz]

Anyone have any idea what the policy is with tickets bought March/April?

I would have to imagine there will be refunds issues and you will likely be contacted.

 

[Krandor]

so if we needed another example of why Disney needed to close the parks vs just asking people to execute "social distancing":

https://twitter.com/x/status/1239618604255059975

I saw reports on twitter that disney springs is packed today which goes to your point that it is best to just close then trust people to stay away because it just isn't going to happen at places like Disney parks and disney springs.

 

[AgentMama]

I would have to imagine there will be refunds issues and you will likely be contacted.

Thanks! Between being in limbo with this, and the SW half marathon, I'm trying to be patient and not overwhelm phone lines figuring out my needs that aren't necessarily immediate, but that I would like to be able to resolve.

 

[hertamaniac]

I saw reports on twitter that disney springs is packed today which goes to your point that it is best to just close then trust people to stay away because it just isn't going to happen at places like Disney parks and disney springs.

It's being treated as a snow day. Repercussions are imminent.

 

[Gary Stocker]

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!

..and watching old Disney park videos and sobbing. That one from last night at the MK had me really sad...when he rode Pirates my wife asked me what was wrong.

 

[Gary Stocker]

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

Something tells me I would still screw up the Boarding Group thing