Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[rteetz]

Can you give info on it, I cant get the article to open

Bob Iger has retaken some of the responsibilities of the CEO role he had resigned from amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

 

[Ariel 1715]

Bob Iger has retaken some of the responsibilities of the CEO role he had resigned from amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

Thank you! That may be a good thing...

 

[Jrb1979]

Thank you! That may be a good thing...

It maybe but the bigger thing out of that article is that things aren't as good as reported for Disney.

 

[rteetz]

It maybe but the bigger thing out of that article is that things aren't as good as reported for Disney.

I don’t think anyone reported that things were amazing for the company...

 

[Jrb1979]

It doesn't. But my post is in response to those who say leave the country shut down till we have a vaccine in 18 months. In that scenario, no one is safe. If that's alarmist, so be it. I will scream that at the top of my lungs. Our country and the world will not survive an 18 month lockdown.

No country would. I know some are thinking that but it's no better then the ones who want to open everything tomorrow. There is has to be somewhere in the middle.

 

[Jrb1979]

I don’t think anyone reported that things were amazing for the company...

No but at the same time there is a lot of people who think Disney is going to be ok.

 

[rteetz]

No but at the same time there is a lot of people who think Disney is going to be ok.

You don’t think they will? They’ll struggle for a bit like many companies but they’ll be fine in the long run. Sure certain pieces of their business will hurt more than others but it’s not like Disney is going to crumble. It’s not your local mom and pop shop.

 

[basketking]

Please remember that it is not a death sentence for all who test positive. Asymptotic cases98% recovery rate. Yes if you are in the high risk category, it may take longer for your “normal” life to resume. That will not be the case with everyone.

Disney will not remain closed “until it’s 100% safe”. What in today’s world is 100% safe?
Disney will not remain closed until there is a vaccine. People will assess the risks and make individual decisions. No one is forcing you to go if you feel it’s too risky. Some people choose to not take the risk of flying. Some people choose to not risk driving. Both of which can result in multiple fatalities.

My opinion- all US parks will open at the same time, in June. Possibly to resort guests only. That sounds like a good idea, but only for a few weeks, not a few months. And without medical checks. People also die from the flu and pneumonia, and there aren’t checks for those before allowing entry. Again going is a decision made of your own free will. No one is forcing you. We have got to stop allowing fear to rob us of common sense and retake control. Before freedom are forever lost.

 

[rteetz]

Before we start to stray again just want to throw out the reminder to stay on topic.

 

[xuxa777]

Bob Iger has retaken some of the responsibilities of the CEO role he had resigned from amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

That article is pretty much a rehash of the interview with Iger from last week where he said then he was taking on more responsibility, which is expected and a great thing. Can’t beat that experience in an emergency. Also answers those tin foil rumors that he left because he knew the virus was coming.

 

[Jrb1979]

You don’t think they will? They’ll struggle for a bit like many companies but they’ll be fine in the long run. Sure certain pieces of their business will hurt more than others but it’s not like Disney is going to crumble. It’s not your local mom and pop shop.

I don't think they will go bankrupt but I can them selling off some the media properties they bought. I think everything they planned on doing will be gone forever. They will finish the projects they have already started but I don't see any new ones starting for a long while.

 

[rteetz]

I don't think they will go bankrupt but I can them selling off some the media properties they bought. I think everything they planned on doing will be gone forever. They will finish the projects they have already started but I don't see any new ones starting for a long while.

I disagree. I don’t think they sell off anything. Yes parks projects will change but that’s inevitable. They’ll start new projects again in the future but again we likely will see changes with those as well. No idea ever dies at Disney, there is no gone forever. An idea may be canceled one day but five years from now could be brought back up and pushed through. It’s happened several times throughout Disney history.

 

[xuxa777]

The worst part of the article that everyone picked up is things are “dire” at Disney. That random quote was from “someone who has done projects with Disney” not an employee and could be virtually anybody, that quote is strictly for clickbait and has no business being in the article.

Note: The writer was the founding editor at buzzfeed (pretty much invented clickbait) for the past 8 years, so not giving that random comment any weight.

Yes thing are obviously going to be tough for Disney but they will be fine in the long haul.

ETA if anything happened it wouldn’t be bankruptcy, it would be something like Apple buying Disney, but that won’t happen either.

 

[Jrb1979]

The worst part of the article that everyone picked up is things are “dire” at Disney. That random quote was from “someone who has done projects with Disney” not an employee and could be virtually anybody, that quote is strictly for clickbait and has no business being in the article.

Note: The writer was the founding editor at buzzfeed (pretty much invented clickbait) for the past 8 years, so not giving that random comment any weight.

Yes thing are obviously going to be tough for Disney but they will be fine in the long haul.

ETA if anything happened it wouldn’t be bankruptcy, it would be something like Apple buying Disney, but that won’t happen either.

They are also not in great financial shape either. I don't think they will go bankrupt or get bought out either. I do think a lot of the magic will be gone for awhile. To make up for the lost money I have a feeling a lot more of the entertainment will be cut. Less parades, fireworks and even less meet and greets. I could see Disney being more of a rides only park for awhile. The money they lost has to come from somewhere.

 

[ilanakan]

Aussie government just hinted that overseas tourist travel won't be allowed for the rest of the year. The said once restrictions start to lift in a few months only plan travel with in your own state and later on in the year maybe to other places with in the country. I guess many countries will be like this so I think when the parks do start to reopen it will be only locals at first and then the rest of the year will be almost no overseas guest

Well, that certainly puts a lid on our Sep 2020 trip to WDW. Now just waiting for our flights to be cancelled, so we can at least get a full refund for that. Insurance money gone, MNSSHP tickets gone, at least we can cancel WDW booking with full refund.

 

[Thecouch]

Well, that certainly puts a lid on our Sep 2020 trip to WDW. Now just waiting for our flights to be cancelled, so we can at least get a full refund for that. Insurance money gone, MNSSHP tickets gone, at least we can cancel WDW booking with full refund.

You will be surprised on what will refund. I was suppose to leave Wed for disney world. I had 4400 in non refundable or cancellation bookings. Looks like I will get 4200 of that back. I had airfare and 2 hotel booking that I could cancel with no problem . Then had the stuff I was worried about like mystery hotel booking with priceline (the dolphin) and hot wire with both just taking one email. Discount booking with agoda was hardest and took 8 emails. Universal tickets through klook I got on great sale but got refund.. Run disney entry which are very hard normally with refund or moving but they refunded. Only waiting on refund for my 14 day disney world ticket I got from UK site. I had to post tickets back but they said I should get a refund once they get tickets . only waiting on tickets to arrive back there as mail is very slow at moment with cancel flights.

 

[xuxa777]

They are also not in great financial shape either. I don't think they will go bankrupt or get bought out either. I do think a lot of the magic will be gone for awhile. To make up for the lost money I have a feeling a lot more of the entertainment will be cut. Less parades, fireworks and even less meet and greets. I could see Disney being more of a rides only park for awhile. The money they lost has to come from somewhere.

Iger mentioned the cuts , office space reductions , they already moved their CS to work from home bet that is where most will be from now on. They can sell office space , stop leasing etc. Also staff reductions, put a hold on new projects, I don’t think they cut forward customer facing experience, that will be last.

 

[ilanakan]

You will be surprised on what will refund. I was suppose to leave Wed for disney world. I had 4400 in non refundable or cancellation bookings. Looks like I will get 4200 of that back. I had airfare and 2 hotel booking that I could cancel with no problem . Then had the stuff I was worried about like mystery hotel booking with priceline (the dolphin) and hot wire with both just taking one email. Discount booking with agoda was hardest and took 8 emails. Universal tickets through klook I got on great sale but got refund.. Run disney entry which are very hard normally with refund or moving but they refunded. Only waiting on refund for my 14 day disney world ticket I got from UK site. I had to post tickets back but they said I should get a refund once they get tickets . only waiting on tickets to arrive back there as mail is very slow at moment with cancel flights.

Did you have travel insurance? If we cancel the trip, do we get a refund on the insurance policy?

 

[Thecouch]

Did you have travel insurance? If we cancel the trip, do we get a refund on the insurance policy?

I had 2 policies . One I bought last year but late January I could see what was going to happen and saw my policy didn't cover pandemics. Found another on that did so bought 2nd policy. march I knew my trip was no chance so started cancelling free cancel things and sent emails to the others. I know insurance say you first have to request or try and get refund before they will pay. Surprised that most have been pretty easy. Only problem I had I change credit cards chasing award points so have had to deal with old card companies but they have been transferring to my bank

 

[anthony2k7]

They are also not in great financial shape either. I don't think they will go bankrupt or get bought out either. I do think a lot of the magic will be gone for awhile. To make up for the lost money I have a feeling a lot more of the entertainment will be cut. Less parades, fireworks and even less meet and greets. I could see Disney being more of a rides only park for awhile. The money they lost has to come from somewhere.

Surely they cant cut parades even more?! We've already lost AK/DHS and MK (and DLP) night time parades. There isnt much left to cut!