Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[e_yerger]

My prediction is that Disney will open sometime in the future I’m 100% sure i’m right and because i’m right it’s a fact

 

[mhautz]

My prediction is that Disney will open sometime in the future I’m 100% sure i’m right and because i’m right it’s a fact

That's just wishful thinking.

 

[yankeesfan123]

Right now it’s more speculation because we done have all those answers yet. Let’s just try to stick to disney as much as possible until we have more answers.

Completely respect this. But in the same manner that knowledge of when Jersey week is each year is very important for planning purposes, it is equally important for people of this board to know how each individual state is handling their respective guidelines. My state is closed until 5/20. Members of this hoard might want to know that if they are for some reason planning a May trip. If my state extends that to mid June, members of this board will want to know that if they plan to return in early June (which apparently many plan to do so).

 

[jlwhitney]

I don't know, again it wasn't up that long but there were also colors fading into red so I assumed green meant good. Wyoming, N Dakota and Montana as well as others were also green. Sorry I can't describe more.

Thank You! I live in NE FL, so anxiously awaiting our governors announcement tomorrow.

 

[anthony2k7]

So what is your answer? It sounds like as long as there are asymptomatic people out there, you don't think they should open?

No, I don't think Disney will open soon.

But what are you looking for to have them open? There will always be asymptomatic cases

In my opinion it has to be significantly limited capacities - maybe start at 10% of actual park capacities.

Maybe only sky liner resorts and one monorail resort for day 1.

Start with very low numbers so processes can be perfected before any increase is considered.

Obviously no parades/fireworks.

Maybe only MK open daily with DHS/AK open alternate days. Leave epcot shut because they wont have the international CMs and it's a construction site anyway right now.


Social distancing is the only prevention we really have right now. If we abandon that we are back to the start.

 

[Busterbailey]

I was thinking today that when Disney does reopen just how "packed" the park will be? With no conventions, conferences, little international travel and people not going to Disney whether it's economic or still not comfortable going to the park, I'm thinking the parks will lend to some space (of course not 6ft at all times) even during what normally are 8,9 or 10 days.

 

[Spridell]

In my opinion it has to be significantly limited capacities - maybe start at 10% of actual park capacities.

Maybe only sky liner resorts and one monorail resort for day 1.

Start with very low numbers so processes can be perfected before any increase is considered.

Obviously no parades/fireworks.

Maybe only MK open daily with DHS/AK open alternate days. Leave epcot shut because they wont have the international CMs and it's a construction site anyway right now.


Social distancing is the only prevention we really have right now. If we abandon that we are back to the start.

If what we are talking about in the dvc forums is Correct, ALL DVC hotels would have to open as soon as all of these bans are lifted.

So add them to your list.

 

[only hope]

There have been no reports of any issues outside of earth so Batuu and Pandora are good.

The wizarding world has plenty of dittany, so Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley are safe to visit. You just have to use the floo network to get into the Leaky Cauldron since it is inadvisable to have a run in with the Muggle police.

Ok, back to Disney operations. Or lack of.

 

[anthony2k7]

If what we are talking about in the dvc forums is Correct, ALL DVC hotels would have to open as soon as all of these bans are lifted.

So add them to your list.

So perhaps you just end up with DVC plus pop initially.

 

[shanes17]

I am fine with anything Disney does. I would still go the parks but thats cause I only go for the rides. All that other junk does nothing for me. People need to get used to the fact the Magic won't be the same for awhile.

That is your opinion.

Not a fact, magic to someone might not mean magic to you.

Relax, take a walk, everything is going to be ok.

We will all get through this, some sooner than others.

 

[gottalovepluto]

A bit more positive news .... This could also affect a Disney opening
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/16/sp-...owing-effectiveness-treating-coronavirus.html

WOW. Excellent news. A cure would be a game changer and could definitely get us back in the parks sooner rather than later

 

[Jrb1979]

That is your opinion.

Not a fact, magic to someone might not mean magic to you.

Relax, take a walk, everything is going to be ok.

We will all get through this, some sooner than others.

Yes it is my opinion but I don't see how Disney keeps everything the way it was. If some kind of social distancing is in place how can they have fireworks, parades and meet and greets?

 

[jlwhitney]

I think we all need to just be patient and see what Disney does. At this point We know they aren't opening in the next couple weeks and probably not till June at the very earliest. A lot can change between now and then. Today has been good news overall and showing a way out of all this, while I know we all want to go back to Disney at some point I think many of us are going to also appreciate the little things coming in the short term: restaurants, local parks, going back to work, a favorite shop and so on that are much sooner than Disney.

 

[shanes17]

Yes it is my opinion but I don't see how Disney keeps everything the way it was. If some kind of social distancing is in place how can they have fireworks, parades and meet and greets?

No idea, what I do know is they have people that make a living off figuring these things out.

People are resilient, they find solutions, this won’t be much different.

We’ll be back sooner than you might imagine.

 

[rteetz]

One hour I’ll come here and won’t have to do any clean up. It’s not that hard to follow the guidelines people. Last warning or the thread is locked and only opened when a news item is posted.

 

[Krandor]

I was thinking today that when Disney does reopen just how "packed" the park will be? With no conventions, conferences, little international travel and people not going to Disney whether it's economic or still not comfortable going to the park, I'm thinking the parks will lend to some space (of course not 6ft at all times) even during what normally are 8,9 or 10 days.

My guess is that initially there will be limits on attendence to the parks. I'm thinking maybe restrictions on AP, only pre-purchased for that day tickets, and no walk-up sales. Stuff like that.

 

[PetePanMan]

I have no idea when WDW will open again (suspect later rather than sooner) and I do not envy decision makers at different levels. When it does open it definitely won’t be business as usual. I just don’t see how distancing can work effectively with large crowds without major impact on experience. Even if major league sports open up they are likely to not have fans in seats this summer (per Fauci). I’m as much or more worried about wave two that is expected in fall (most of what I’ve seen has Nov / Dec peak for second wave).

 

[mmackeymouse]

My guess is that initially there will be limits on attendence to the parks. I'm thinking maybe restrictions on AP, only pre-purchased for that day tickets, and no walk-up sales. Stuff like that.

Agree. I think you'll probably have to make exceptions for resort guests too. I am thinking of resort guests who may have N-E tickets, or Anyday hopper tickets that were purchased prior to the current day ticket structure.

 

[Krandor]

I have no idea when WDW will open again (suspect later rather than sooner) and I do not envy decision makers at different levels. When it does open it definitely won’t be business as usual. I just don’t see how distancing can work effectively with large crowds without major impact on experience. Even if major league sports open up they are likely to not have fans in seats this summer (per Fauci). I’m as much or more worried about wave two that is expected in fall (most of what I’ve seen has Nov / Dec peak for second wave).

Yeah there will likely be some kind of new normal. How many places in disney do they say things like "move forward and use all the available space"? Those types of places are just going to have to reduce capacity in at least the short term which may then trickle into needing to reduce park capacity since you don't have those "crowd eater" things to eat crowds.

 

[Jrb1979]

Agree. I think you'll probably have to make exceptions for resort guests too. I am thinking of resort guests who may have N-E tickets, or Anyday hopper tickets that were purchased prior to the current day ticket structure.

Not only that, I think fireworks, parades, some meet and greets will all be gone for now.