Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[mshanson3121]

I didn't listen to the phone call, but can we assume that basically nothing really substantial was said re: Disney?

 

[OnceUponATime15]

So based on cancellations, park hours and these daily meetings going on it seems BEST case scenario...

May 1st DVC reservations not yet canceled open (need more input here)
May 10th MK opens to FL residents
May 17th Resorts reservations already made open

Not the 17th of May . Emails are going out to Resort guests right now to guests who have reservations the week of May 16th.. with the regret to inform you your reservation is affected by our closure - and info for the offer to rebook with the free dining deal..
Affected resorts posted so far are across the range from value to deluxe

Still taking reservations for June 1st forward so that it’s a go then.

 

[shanes17]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/coronavirus-computer-modelers-revise-dates-021424815.html

The model was updated today and shows Florida now in the last wave of states that should ease restrictions. Georgia is also in the group of states that should hold off easing restrictions and we all know that they are opening up on Friday, so I guess the governors aren't paying attention to the model anymore and I'm pretty sure Desantis won't be taking the model into consideration either. I think what the business panel tells him this week will definitely carry the heaviest weight in his decision making process and will probably announce something by Friday. Ultimately Disney makes the final call on their openings but, I'm sure it will be inline with Desantis since they are also part of the panel making suggestions. Either way I hope Disney makes an announcement soon on a target date of a soft opening to give their workers and customers some sort of timeline on what to expect.

To be fair, those models have been widely inaccurate since first introduced.

Cant really blame anyone in a leadership position to disregard.

 

[merry_nbright]

Not the 17th of May . Emails are going out to Resort guests right now to guests who have reservations the week of May 16th.. with the regret to inform you your reservation is affected by our closure - and info for the offer to rebook with the free dining deal..
Affected resorts posted so far are across the range from value to deluxe

Still taking reservations for June 1st forward so that it’s a go then.

I’ve got a reservation for May 21st, haven’t gotten anything yet.

 

[Disney Girl 2020]

Not the 17th of May . Emails are going out to Resort guests right now to guests who have reservations the week of May 16th.. with the regret to inform you your reservation is affected by our closure - and info for the offer to rebook with the free dining deal..
Affected resorts posted so far are across the range from value to deluxe

Still taking reservations for June 1st forward so that it’s a go then.

I have a reservation for May 12 at the Polynesian villas and it is still active in My Disney Experience. I rented points so I have no control over the reservation, I have to wait for the owner or Disney to cancel it.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...patents-new-sanitizing-method-for-3d-glasses/

 

[juice0358]

To be fair, those models have been widely inaccurate since first introduced.

Cant really blame anyone in a leadership position to disregard.

I agree, they have projected down several times and now projecting up. Hard to put faith in it when it continues to vary so widely.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

I’ve got a reservation for May 21st, haven’t gotten anything yet.

I have a reservation for May 12 at the Polynesian villas and it is still active in My Disney Experience. I rented points so I have no control over the reservation, I have to wait for the owner or Disney to cancel it.

Here’s a link for the thread where people are posting their May reservations canceled by Disney, you might find more info there...

https://www.disboards.com/threads/l...ontinued-resort-closure-news-updates.3800034/

 

[Spridell]

I didn't listen to the phone call, but can we assume that basically nothing really substantial was said re: Disney?

no not on the 2pm phone call.

Desantis did say in his 5pm news conference though that Disney has come up with ideas going forward and he is in contact with them daily. That is all.

 

[UOAP]

Which hospital? My sister is at the VA & she says it is actually slow. It had gotten bad for a while when we were in our peak but said it’s basically nothing now.

I'm in one of the COVID ICUs (a redeployed provider). Census is down for new admits but I manage just as many patients as always and they are extremely sick. And they still aren't allowing me to return to my usual job and see my usual patients. My hospital is weird about social media rules so I will decline to say but I'm sure you can guess. Anyway, I want to get back to practicing my specialty. The idea of a second spike makes me want to take early retirement. We got hit hard this time because we are a travel destination and people hang in crowds. People visiting a travel destination like Orlando and hanging out in crowds? Orlando and New Orleans aren't *that* different. And I will say one more thing and then shut my fingers for the day because I know I am bringing everyone down: people will not do social distancing once they are "released" unless they are absolutely forced to. They are tired of it and it is considered rude in this country. All the models that allow for reopening are assuming social distancing and tracking that will not happen unless part of very strict policy. I'm not against working towards reopening. But I do think they should keep it local for a while. Limit travel in and out of the state. See what happens after a month. Then take another baby step. I actually think the water parks can open earlier as long as they utilize virtual lines and people stay in designated spots otherwise. Ok rant over!

 

[xuxa777]

I'm in one of the COVID ICUs (a redeployed provider). Census is down for new admits but I manage just as many patients as always and they are extremely sick. And they still aren't allowing me to return to my usual job and see my usual patients. My hospital is weird about social media rules so I will decline to say but I'm sure you can guess. Anyway, I want to get back to practicing my specialty. The idea of a second spike makes me want to take early retirement. We got hit hard this time because we are a travel destination and people hang in crowds. People visiting a travel destination like Orlando and hanging out in crowds? Orlando and New Orleans aren't *that* different. And I will say one more thing and then shut my fingers for the day because I know I am bringing everyone down: people will not do social distancing once they are "released" unless they are absolutely forced to. They are tired of it and it is considered rude in this country. All the models that allow for reopening are assuming social distancing and tracking that will not happen unless part of very strict policy. I'm not against working towards reopening. But I do think they should keep it local for a while. Limit travel in and out of the state. See what happens after a month. Then take another baby step. I actually think the water parks can open earlier as long as they utilize virtual lines and people stay in designated spots otherwise. Ok rant over!

All the cruise ships didn't help New Orleans either

 

[mshanson3121]

I was reading the discussion here on airborne transmission, roller coasters, masks etc... Anyways, went to check FB and saw this. New, just out today, from the main news source is NZ:

Remains aiborne for 12+ hours

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12326743

How much might this just throw a curve ball in plans?

 

[Spridell]

I was reading the discussion here on airborne transmission, roller coasters, masks etc... Anyways, went to check FB and saw this. New, just out today, from the main news source is NZ:

Remains aiborne for 12+ hours

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12326743

How much might this just throw a curve ball in plans?

Not much IMO. As the article says, they dont know IF you can get infected this way, how much it would take if you could, etc....

and mostly this line....

"The virus is thought to mostly spread through close contact in large droplets from coughing or sneezing. This essentially means that although research shows the pathogen is airborne, you can't get it from passing someone in the street".

 

[HuskieJohn]

Not the 17th of May . Emails are going out to Resort guests right now to guests who have reservations the week of May 16th.. with the regret to inform you your reservation is affected by our closure - and info for the offer to rebook with the free dining deal..
Affected resorts posted so far are across the range from value to deluxe

Still taking reservations for June 1st forward so that it’s a go then.

I haven’t heard of any reservations that start on the 17th being canceled. If there are I hope they list their info in my other thread. On that thread several who check in on the 16th were offered to have their dates modified & not canceled.

that is why for now I’m saying we are at the 17th for resort opening best case scenario. I would not be surprised if it gets delayed but that’s the info we have right now.

 

[DynamicDisneyDuo]

I agree, they have projected down several times and now projecting up. Hard to put faith in it when it continues to vary so widely.

Part of that is the fact the virus and it's effects are a moving target. The model works with the data available and when that changes, it changes.

 

[mshanson3121]

Not much IMO. As the article says, they dont know IF you can get infected this way, how much it would take if you could, etc....

and mostly this line....

"The virus is thought to mostly spread through close contact in large droplets from coughing or sneezing. This essentially means that although research shows the pathogen is airborne, you can't get it from passing someone in the street".

If you read though, they preface that by saying "Last month scientists said...." indicating that is the "old" info. The new info today they have said needs to be paid attention to and explored more.

 

[rteetz]

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/04/22/royal-caribbean-trademarks-name-sanitary-masks

 

[anthony2k7]

I was reading the discussion here on airborne transmission, roller coasters, masks etc... Anyways, went to check FB and saw this. New, just out today, from the main news source is NZ:

Remains aiborne for 12+ hours

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12326743

How much might this just throw a curve ball in plans?

12+ hours airborne with the number of dark rides at Disney (and indoor queues) to me seems like a big issue.

Can they do virtual queues for every single attraction from opening day in MK? Or will opening day only be a small number of attractions open all of which with virtual queues?

 

[anthony2k7]

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/04/22/royal-caribbean-trademarks-name-sanitary-masks

Seems ridiculous. Why did they need a special name for their masks at all? Just concentrate on making guests safe rather than wasting time and money on naming things!

 

[anthony2k7]

If you read though, they preface that by saying "Last month scientists said...." indicating that is the "old" info. The new info today they have said needs to be paid attention to and explored more.

And goes to reinforce social distancing is critical and cannot be relaxed at all.