Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[MoeJ]

My take on the conference call this morning was for phase 2 they were going to be "marketing" FOR LOCALS. Wanting the locals to visit different parts of the state for "staycations"

That was my take at least. I dont see a way FL would be able to enforce ONLY locals going into shops, restaurants, etc...

Disney I guess COULD find a way but......

I live in a tourist area in a different part of Florida. After 9/11 and during the Great Recession, they didn't expect a bunch of people choosing to travel from out-of-state, so they marketed to locals to stay at a hotel at the beach, etc. Sounds like similar.

Plus, people now being shy of cruises and conventions is another big drain on the local economy. Those drew a LOT of people here (SE Fla.).

And there are so many people from the northeast who've relocated down here, you'd be hard-pressed to demand papers from everybody with a New York accent!

 

[Spridell]

I thought people arriving on CT flights were also under a quarantine order? Is that no longer the case? I am not being rude, but I am genuinely curious as I live in CT.

Yes CT too sorry

 

[xuxa777]

I live in a tourist area in a different part of Florida. After 9/11 and during the Great Recession, they didn't expect a bunch of people choosing to travel from out-of-state, so they marketed to locals to stay at a hotel at the beach, etc. Sounds like similar.

That was exactly how it was discussed on the call, using that example. That is all it was.

 

[yankeesfan123]

Any word on construction starting back up at Disney? That, technically, could be going on now but isn’t (at least not the Disney projects, I know private entities are proceeding). I think you’d see 10 people painting the castle before you saw the parks open.

 

[dina444444]

Anyone can come in from any state. Those coming in from, NY, NJ, CA, and LA must quarantine for 14 days. All other states NO quarantine.

It’s CT not CA. CA is not on the Florida list.

 

[Spridell]

We could see DIsney push hard this summer with "Florida resident" specials

- School is out
- Camps most likely NOT happening this summer
- Overseas travel unlikely
- Cruises are 50/50 by end of summer

FLorida has 22 million people

If Disney can market themselves as being safe enough, and having specials for locals this could be a win for them

Edit: I just looked online and some of the Moderate hotels have over $200 off per night in July for Florida residents.

 

[Spridell]

It’s CT not CA. CA is not on the Florida list.

sorry i will edit

 

[SaintsManiac]

That said... Do we think it's possible DISNEY may open to locals only initially? Especially as a way to enforce reduced capacities?

I definitely think so.

 

[anthony2k7]

Anyone can come in from any state. Those coming in from, NY, NJ, CT and LA must quarantine for 14 days. All other states NO quarantine.

Anybody can visit, if from hotpost states, voluntary 14 day quarantine is advised.

Voluntary or not?

 

[Spridell]

Voluntary or not?

It is a mandate

 

[only hope]

Edit: I just looked online and some of the Moderate hotels have over $200 off per night in July for Florida residents.

Is this on the Disney site? Is it through one of the special offer links? Thanks! I'm checking random dates under each offer and haven't found anything more than $74 off for moderates.

 

[lluv3971]

How will Disney sell merchandise in Disney Springs ? The virus sticks to everything, will we need to use glows and face masks ?

It's not a cure-all, but requiring guests to wash/sanitize hands before they enter the store (and again on the way out), can help decrease the amount of germs coming in and out.

It's not a perfect solution, but it's something.

 

[HuskieJohn]

Any word on construction starting back up at Disney? That, technically, could be going on now but isn’t (at least not the Disney projects, I know private entities are proceeding). I think you’d see 10 people painting the castle before you saw the parks open.

I still am surprised that the Castle painting and Ratatouille ride work was not continued/finished. They could have kept within the rules to finish. Pausing the work only increases the job costs.

 

[Spridell]

Is this on the Disney site? Is it through one of the special offer links? Thanks! I'm checking random dates under each offer and haven't found anything more than $74 off for moderates.

I am sorry my mistake. I meant DELUXE hotels. My mistake

Grand FLoridian
Boardwalk


The others are at about $175 off

 

[karen4546]

The reasoning is that you can potential get infected on the plane
If you are leaving Florida before the 14 days that's fine, you just can't go anywhere other than where you're staying while in isolation.
LA was added to this executive order later
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/23/politics/florida-coronavirus-new-york-new-jersey/index.html

Just read through that executive order and it states it it expires in 60 days unless renewed. If it has not been renewed, then it expires May 8.

 

[1GoldenSun]

I'm fairly local and did not renew my family's APs after they started charging for resort parking because that really ticked me off, but I've always known we'd be back eventually; we just won't stay on property. This might get us back to Disney. The kids' summer camps have been cancelled. My work is definitely remaining virtual throughout the summer. We're tired of being cooped up. I haven't been spending nearly as much money as usual and have plenty to spare. Our income hasn't been impacted and we're not at high risk for illness. There may never be a better time for us.

I won't wear a mask, though. No fireworks, fine; no characters, fine; reduced shopping and dining, fine; but I would be miserable in a mask.

 

[UOAP]

We could see DIsney push hard this summer with "Florida resident" specials

- School is out
- Camps most likely NOT happening this summer
- Overseas travel unlikely
- Cruises are 50/50 by end of summer

FLorida has 22 million people

If Disney can market themselves as being safe enough, and having specials for locals this could be a win for them

Edit: I just looked online and some of the Moderate hotels have over $200 off per night in July for Florida residents.

I hear what you are saying, but how on earth can they market themselves as safe enough? The nature of a theme park is crowds. They simply cannot eliminate that aspect. Businesses and beaches are opening again, but ONLY with social distancing rules in place.

 

[yulilin3]

Just read through that executive order and it states it it expires in 60 days unless renewed. If it has not been renewed, then it expires May 8.

May 23rd would be the expiration date if it doesn't get extended
Like ive said before everything it's very fluent, the order could be extended, cancelled or end at 60 days. The nurses contracts are through the end of may

 

[UOAP]

To clarify again, my opinion has and is, Disney Springs will be open in mid-May with stores and restaurants open with social distancing methods in place.

I think it is likely they will open the restaurants. Not sure how to enforce social distancing in stores though.

 

[xuxa777]

I think it is likely they will open the restaurants. Not sure how to enforce social distancing in stores though.

They will limit the number of poeple in a store per sq. ft. like the majority of stores are doing now, 6 foot spacing in checkout lines. We re already doing it