Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[JaxDad]

WDW had opened for the day on 9/11 but once the attacks happened the parks were evacuated and closed for the day. Disneyland never opened for the day. Both coasts reopened on 9/12.

So, sadly, posters on the DIS back then were denied the opportunity to trade reopening rumors, opinions, articles, conspiracy theories, etc for weeks and weeks and weeks...

 

[mshanson3121]

We can get through this with responsible, social distancing , Taiwan had zero new cases today, they never had a lockdown, schools, malls all stayed open. The citizens were responsible, they have experience from going through SARS. They do require a 14 day monitored quarantine for anyone traveling into Taiwan. US could do the same.

All that said, now that the US is hyper aware of social distancing, wearing mask if you choose and washing hands etc. we can achieve this in the US doing the same things. Disney and the parks etc can get back to normal.

ETA to add of course the testing needs to be ramped up as that is the best info

They also responded far better and far differently than the US did. It is far too late for the US to achieve what they did.

 

[e_yerger]

Sorry to bringing up 9/11 and starting this rabbit hole. My statement was more related to the drop in travel post 9/11. The US may implement a 14 day quarantine for international travelers, so that would definitely impact # of guests visiting Disney parks. But it would be interesting comparing post 9/11 attendance numbers and post covid attendance numbers. If only Disney released attendance stats ):

 

[juice0358]

The IHME model predicts the peak for Florida will be May 3rd, how will Disney open on May 19th or even June 1st according to that?

 

[rteetz]

If only Disney released attendance stats ):

We get yearly estimates but thats about it. We have yet to get the 2019 numbers but we have 2018.

 

[aibo]

MSNBC talking bout Disney world and fever/temperature now.

- We can't return to normal because normal was the problem in the first place

 

[Farro]

The IHME model predicts the peak for Florida will be May 3rd, how will Disney open on May 19th or even June 1st according to that?

Very few people believe it would open May 19th!

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1250139611810185222

 

[juice0358]

Very few people believe it would open May 19th!

I was referring to the person who said it would open May 19th, forgot the username.

 

[gottalovepluto]

CA governor Newsom announced 6 things CA is focusing on in order to re-open. Among them

Make plans for how businesses and outdoor areas can ensure physical distancing when they reopen
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That's definitely going to affect Disneyland. source: CNET

 

[Lumpy1106]

Well, Gov. Newsom has spoken, and it's pretty confusing in terms of "when";
Newsom Plans for lifting lockdown
Includes these six criteria which leaves it really open ended;

• The ability to monitor and protect our communities through testing, contact tracing, isolating, and supporting those who are positive or exposed
• The ability to prevent infection in people who are at risk for more severe COVID-19
• The ability of the hospital and health systems to handle surges
• The ability to develop therapeutics to meet the demand
• The ability for businesses, schools, and child care facilities to support physical distancing
• The ability to determine when to reinstate certain measures, such as the stay-at-home orders, if necessary.

He's also said, check back in 2 weeks. Let the speculation begin...

 

[Lumpy1106]

CA governor Newsom announced 6 things CA is focusing on in order to re-open. Among them

Make plans for how businesses and outdoor areas can ensure physical distancing when they reopen
​

That's definitely going to affect Disneyland. CNET article

Apologies - you beat me to it.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Apologies - you beat me to it.

You got the list! I need to edit out my link, looks like it was just to their news blog lol

 

[anthony2k7]

Well, Gov. Newsom has spoken, and it's pretty confusing in terms of "when";
Newsom Plans for lifting lockdown
Includes these six criteria which leaves it really open ended;


He's also said, check back in 2 weeks. Let the speculation begin...

Which is all stuff already in place really. Which to me suggests they haven't really got a clue how to proceed.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Well, Gov. Newsom has spoken, and it's pretty confusing in terms of "when";
Newsom Plans for lifting lockdown
Includes these six criteria which leaves it really open ended;


He's also said, check back in 2 weeks. Let the speculation begin...

I really look forward to seeing all my fellow Californians party it up at disneyland and on the beaches again... *reads list*... in 2023

 

[Lumpy1106]

Yeah, his response to questions was A LOT more telling. He described the possibility of mass gatherings as "remote" until heard immunity and a vaccine are available. He's been VERY, VERY conservative the whole time though, including using a model that had the peak happening mid-May (not early April as is the reality). He left open the possibility saying things can change quickly. IMHO, without getting political, this is the kind of statement I was expecting.

 

[TwoMisfits]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1250139611810185222

Yeah, I may keep my 2020 tickets now, and replan for spring 2021...I have an email where they promised a refund, but I still have never been to Hershey, and do still want to see the whole area for a few days...

Funny enough, I suggested this plan to them on their Facebook page 6 weeks ago...guess it takes awhile to face reality...

 

[Nvrgrowup]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1250139611810185222

Thanks @rteetz For me this personally good news because my ds attends college not far from Hershey Park.
I was starting to get concerned about the fall semester but it gives me hope and will give the kid something to smile about.
And yes I know anything can happen. There is just so much unknown with Covid 19. One thing I have to believe that Disney will find their way back so all of us can enjoy the magic we love so much.

 

[MichelinMan]

14 day quarantine? So basically no international guests to wdw. That's a huge % of the visitors excluded.

With no international visitors and domestic visitors massively down due to the economy that may already mean reopening isnt financially viable.

It makes no sense to quarantine International guests, unless they are coming from a country which has a currently high rate of infections. For example, by the time Disney opens, Europe will also have reached the bottom of the curve, so why would there be any extra risk for somebody from Europe coming than somebody from any of the US states?

 

[The Pho]

News

All Cedar Fair season passes and add ons extended through next year, excluding Canada’s Wonderland.

https://www.cedarpoint.com/passholder-update