Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Jrb1979]

A lot of things can't open under social distancing, which is going to keep so many out of jobs.

Retail will open as well as restaurants. Construction, landscaping and things like that. Arenas, theatres and theme parks will have a difficult time with this. Its a start, they can't open it all at once in case there is a spike in cases.

 

[xuxa777]

How are they reimbursing for paid in full AP' s if they dont know how many days they will be closed? I bought an AP on Feb 20. Does that mean I would be reimbursed for all but 3 1/2 weeks worth of that pass?

i would imagine so if you wanted to cancel your pass

 

[Spridell]

A lot of things can't open under social distancing, which is going to keep so many out of jobs.

It seems under phase 2 they will up the gatherings to 50 or more people allowed in one place at a time.

That will help a lot businesses.

 

[Jroceagles]

@Jroceagles @xuxa777 this is the kind of thing most people are saying should happen. Most know we can't stay like this til there is a vaccine but we also can't reopen everything all at once like you want either. I can't see how Disney or other theme parks can open under social distancing rules.

I never said all at once...but some on here want things shut down until 2021 or 2022...and that's laughable. Wont happen. WDW will open this summer....with guidelines but they will open. They are a huge part of the economy in FL and CA. And thousands of jobs as well.

 

[vinotinto]

Not Disney, but large-crowd/event related.

New Orleans Jazz Fest was originally scheduled for the weekends of April 24 and May 1. They announced a few weeks ago that it was being pushed to the fall, as were all of New Orleans other big spring festivals. Yesterday their mayor announced that she didn't expect any large festivals or events to happen for the rest of 2020. The Jazz & Heritage Foundation announced today that in an abundance of caution, Jazzfest will be cancelled completely this year, for the first time in its 51-year history.

While I'm heartbroken, it's totally the right decision - it draws in hundreds of thousands of domestic and international visitors over two weekends (last year, total attendance was 450,000 people) and has a ton of musical acts with their crews every day. There's just no way to enforce social distance at the event, and even if you required everyone wear masks and use hand sanitizer, the risks are too high. It's a huge draw and revenue boost for the city, but the emphasis is on risk mitigation. Yes, we may be in a completely different boat come October, but those plans, decisions, and bookings have to be made now with the information we have now. They're shifting all of their big-event-plans to 2021.

https://www.nojazzfest.com/

No surprise. NOLA got burned pretty badly with Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras is the reason why I don't think the argument that just being outside prevents COVID from spreading. If that were the case, we would not have seen the spreading of COVID from those attending Madi Gras and the Spring Breakers hanging out at the beach and bringing COVID back to their towns.

 

[jlwhitney]

Retail will open as well as restaurants. Construction, landscaping and things like that. Arenas, theatres and theme parks will have a difficult time with this. Its a start, they can't open it all at once in case there is a spike in cases.

Dance studios, gymnastics places, karate studios, team sports, alot of recreation based places and the list can go on and on.

 

[Jrb1979]

It seems under phase 2 they will up the gatherings to 50 or more people allowed in one place at a time.

That will help a lot businesses.

If that's the case I can't see how Disney parks open by summer unless phase 2 is then.

 

[karen4546]

Yeah that’s my concern. So far I still live in a hotspot & FL won’t let us in without quarantine. We don’t have a trip booked til end of July so I’m hoping all that nonsense is lifted by then.

Do you drive? I was looking at the travel ban and the way that it is worded is for driving from LA to FL and self quarantine. We live in NELA and fly. Usually, with Delta via Atlanta, but this trip is United via Houston.

My daughter is a PPO in Tangipahoa Parish but she is working in NO right now at a hotel that is housing the homeless. There are several hotels doing this. From Hilton to Comfort Inn-housing, meals, etc. I say she is working "at" the hotel, but she is "on duty" and remains in her state car unless something happens----like someone smoking too much MOJO (synthetic marijuana) and happened Tuesday.

 

[Spridell]

In order to go from Phase 1, 2, 3 ......

"Under the guidelines, states will need to demonstrate a downward trajectory of COVID-19 cases over a 14-day period and a “robust” system for testing healthcare workers before they can proceed to a phased opening."

 

[xuxa777]

In order to go from Phase 1, 2, 3 ......

"Under the guidelines, states will need to demonstrate a downward trajectory of COVID-19 cases over a 14-day period and a “robust” system for testing healthcare workers before they can proceed to a phased opening."

Makes total sense

 

[juice0358]

More coming out now....

Gyms will be allowed to open under social distancing rules

"Large venues including some restaurants" will be allowed to open under social distances rules.

Movie theaters allowed to reopen

Phase 2.....

SPorting arenas allowed to reopen

Bars have to remain closed for now

allowed groups of 50 or more

I think this is really setting up for Disney Springs to reopen next month if these all hold true.

I dont get opening up sporting arenas but bars staying closed? Did you read that write?

 

[Spridell]

If that's the case I can't see how Disney parks open by summer unless phase 2 is then.

Disney springs will open first.

And according to the guidlines in order to go from Phase to Phase a 14 day period of downward trend must be obtained from the State.

So technically if all goes well for FLorida July is not out of the question at all for parts of Disney WOrld to reopen.

 

[Jrb1979]

Dance studios, gymnastics places, karate studios, team sports, alot of recreation based places and the list can go on and on.

They can't open all of these things at once. I know a lot of people have their own agenda on what should be open and why. They can't jump to gatherings of over 50 right away. Maybe come summer they will open it up to more as long as cases stay low.

 

[Spridell]

I dont get opening up sporting arenas but bars staying closed? Did you read that write?

I am thinking like school sporting arenas and smaller ones they might mean.

 

[mshanson3121]

In order to go from Phase 1, 2, 3 ......

"Under the guidelines, states will need to demonstrate a downward trajectory of COVID-19 cases over a 14-day period and a “robust” system for testing healthcare workers before they can proceed to a phased opening."

Where are you getting this?

 

[Spridell]

For those wondering about traveling from state to state.

"non-essential travel can begin again in Phase 2"

 

[Spridell]

Where are you getting this?

I don't know if I am allowed to post these links so if I am not @rteetz please delete this post and I apologise.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/16/politics/donald-trump-reopening-guidelines-coronavirus/index.html
https://nypost.com/2020/04/16/trump...campaign=SocialFlow&__twitter_impression=true

 

[Jroceagles]

They can't open all of these things at once. I know a lot of people have their own agenda on what should be open and why. They can't jump to gatherings of over 50 right away. Maybe come summer they will open it up to more as long as cases stay low.

No agenda

Still think mid june to early july for this...

 

[xuxa777]

Where are you getting this?

It is the readout from the Presidential advisement to the Governors on reopening the country, it will be announced in 10 -15 minutes from the WH

 

[RufusCat]

I'm in the UK and have used a N95 type mask here when I've gone out and about. Those masks are not pleasant, even in ideal, cool conditions. If you have to do anything other than gently amble about they make it difficult to breathe and glasses get fogged up pretty quickly. I guess they work well because they filter out very small particles very well, however this feature makes breathing a real chore and I would hate having to wear one all day in the Florida heat and humidity. Anything less, like a surgical mask is just cosmetic. I don't know what the solution is but masks in the Florida heat aren't it.