Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Krandor]

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

Yeah probably only M&G for characters with costumes and then behind the scenes some kind of more stringent sanitation procedure for the costume in between it being used and the "handlers" likely with gloves. Some stuff we'll see and some we won't but likely a ton of new procedure both in front of and behind the scenes.

 

[mmackeymouse]

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

Yeah, it really stinks as this next trip, with a 5 and 2 year old is such a prime age for those experiences. Character meets and character buffets were the name of the game this trip, like I said, because they are at just the right age for it. By the next time we can get back, who knows.

Secondarily, the parades and fireworks would be nice, because they are at that age of wonder and amazement. But, it's understandable if that is a concession that must be made.

 

[hereforthechurros]

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

Just adding more information here since it is positive news and very encouraging!

https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/16...uggests-patients-are-responding-to-treatment/

 

[Jrb1979]

Yeah, it really stinks as this next trip, with a 5 and 2 year old is such a prime age for those experiences. Character meets and character buffets were the name of the game this trip, like I said, because they are at just the right age for it. By the next time we can get back, who knows.

Secondarily, the parades and fireworks would be nice, because they are at that age of wonder and amazement. But, it's understandable if that is a concession that must be made.

Sorry to hear that. I'm lucky my little is only 6 months so I have a little while til we will be doing Disney

 

[rpb718]

Yeah, I can't see any meet and greets where anyone is allowed to touch the character and pass along this virus to the next person to touch the character.

 

[mmackeymouse]

I'm ever wondering about something like Hoop-dee Do Revue. (Side note: does it lose its distinction as America's longest running dinner show because of this?)

I think they can probably space out the tables and lower capacity easy enough. But...the interaction and everything is half the fun. I wonder if/how they would be able to continue it.

 

[rpb718]

I'm ever wondering about something like Hoop-dee Do Revue. (Side note: does it lose its distinction as America's longest running dinner show because of this?)

I think they can probably space out the tables and lower capacity easy enough. But...the interaction and everything is half the fun. I wonder if/how they would be able to continue it.

It would need to be slightly modified - maybe temporarily become a "Hoop-Dee-Don't" revue.

 

[choirfarm]

I'm ever wondering about something like Hoop-dee Do Revue. (Side note: does it lose its distinction as America's longest running dinner show because of this?)

I think they can probably space out the tables and lower capacity easy enough. But...the interaction and everything is half the fun. I wonder if/how they would be able to continue it.

The problem will be with all the singing shows. Apparently singing is one of the best ways to spread the virus. ( Look up the choir in Washington) if you have some performers that are asymptomatic, it won't be pretty.

 

[DizDaD7]

Guys, & gals, you have to remember if we have to social distance at all, *(especially at restaurants there and or parades, or rides) then there is no way that anything will be open for us to enjoy, because that is 99.999% impossible. Give it another week, or 2 and lets just see how this pandemic starts to pan out..

BTW, I'm very sorry for all the people that had to cancel so far due to this or any other reason.

Here's to the magic of ~~~~~> so that we do possibly put an end to this for good.

 

[tlmadden73]

Don;t quite agree it is very very very low. A spike is still very possible if we are not careful but these guidelines look like a very good plan to slowly reopen as long as things stay in good shape.

My point is .. if 30 people in my county has reported cases .. and so maybe 10x that many people have it but are untested. That is only 300 people out of a county of 300k. My "odds" of running into one of those 300 people on my normal daily travels within my county WHILE being extra careful .. is very low. I will take those odds if it means we can get business opening again.

Now those odds are way different when you talk about a theme park that pulls in people from all over the world. That's tough. I don't know if a lot of people will feel truly "safe" at WDW for a while, but that doesn't mean it can't open.

 

[Searc]

Yacht Club maybe, but I'd even say Old Key West would be good. OKW, since it is a dedicated DVC property would have more 1/2BR suite-style accommodations, which I am sure NBA players would prefer the privacy. At YC, there are some suites, but it would be mostly hotel rooms.

But, here's an outlier. I wouldn't count out Gran Destino. The proximity would be excellent. And the rooms are pretty deluxe-adjacent quality.

I can't speak for NBA, but when MLB teams travel, they have roommates and stay in regular hotels.

 

[imjustafatkid]

Even if the governer said they could open in phase 1, disney wouldn't. Would be horrible optics. they are phase 3 and not a phase earlier.

Of course they would. They might phase experiences (example: not have fireworks shows during phase 1 and "bars" clearly wouldn't be able to open), but if they can open they are going to open.

 

[imjustafatkid]

Now those odds are way different when you talk about a theme park that pulls in people from all over the world. That's tough. I don't know if a lot of people will feel truly "safe" at WDW for a while, but that doesn't mean it can't open.

I'd feel safe going right now, today.

 

[mshanson3121]

Yeah, I can't see any meet and greets where anyone is allowed to touch the character and pass along this virus to the next person to touch the character.

Maybe masked characters only with a hand sanitizer station when you exit?

 

[mmackeymouse]

My point is .. if 30 people in my county has reported cases .. and so maybe 10x that many people have it but are untested. That is only 300 people out of a county of 300k. My "odds" of running into one of those 300 people on my normal daily travels within my county WHILE being extra careful .. is very low. I will take those odds if it means we can get business opening again.

Now those odds are way different when you talk about a theme park that pulls in people from all over the world. That's tough. I don't know if a lot of people will feel truly "safe" at WDW for a while, but that doesn't mean it can't open.

Yes, your chance of running into one of those 300 people isn't great. But, if business as usual opens up, and those 270 asymptomatic people go back to work and each infect 3 other people who infect 3 other people, now it's up to 2,500 people. I think your chance of running into one of 2,500 is much greater. If one of those 2,500 people work at a grocery store or a bank...maybe they don't infect 3 people...maybe they infect 20 people in the course of a day. And so on and so forth.

That's why I am so torn about business opening versus staying isolated. Frankly, I just don't trust anyone.

 

[mmackeymouse]

Maybe masked characters only with a hand sanitizer station when you exit?

Perhaps the handler could spray the costume with lysol between guests? I wish I was kidding, but at this point, nothing is outside the realm of possibility.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

If they open when social distancing is still the name of the game, I could see all meet and greets being put on hold. Could you imagine if the friend of the character was actually the contagious one? I would rather see them just put them on hold rather than the handlers having to be the hug police, or some sad situation where you have to take a picture 6 feet away from Mickey and wave lol.

 

[mmackeymouse]

It would need to be slightly modified - maybe temporarily become a "Hoop-Dee-Don't" revue.

True, BUT....if you start looking at lesser capacity, then the price gets jacked up. And is anyone really going to want to pay those prices for half a dinner show? Barely any singing or even no singing? No interaction? It would be really, really sad.

 

[rpb718]

If they open when social distancing is still the name of the game, I could see all meet and greets being put on hold. Could you imagine if the friend of the character was actually the contagious one? I would rather see them just put them on hold rather than the handlers having to be the hug police, or some sad situation where you have to take a picture 6 feet away from Mickey and wave lol.

Might be some folks would really want to get a picture with "hazmat suit" Mickey.

 

[TLSnell1981]

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

My best guess is late summer. It's when we rebooked..