Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SaintsManiac]

I, a huge Disney fan, is hoping to see massive failure and maybe even a bankruptcy.

But for real, and speaking of people who are hoping to have them open ASAP with little modifications, the only people who have voiced anything approaching that are those who believe this is all overblown, and the individual responsibility of people who are “scared” to deal with, basically the polar opposite of those who hold “negative” opinions.

I will be absolutely shocked if Disney isn’t extremely cautious with this opening, however and whenever it may be. I definitely expect precautions over and above whatever they are required to do by the state.

Those are the people who would try and sue them, too. Seriously.

 

[Tandy]

I, a huge Disney fan, is hoping to see massive failure and maybe even a bankruptcy.

But for real, and speaking of people who are hoping to have them open ASAP with little modifications, the only people who have voiced anything approaching that are those who believe this is all overblown, and the individual responsibility of people who are “scared” to deal with, basically the polar opposite of those who hold “negative” opinions.

I will be absolutely shocked if Disney isn’t extremely cautious with this opening, however and whenever it may be. I definitely expect precautions over and above whatever they are required to do by the state.

Then again we will see....

I just remember when they were trying to stay open before and had that list of things they were doing and there were a lot of people reporting on here that in reality they saw none of them in place.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Craig and Ryno are discussing now:

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Then again we will see....

I just remember when they were trying to stay open before and had that list of things they were doing and there were a lot of people reporting on here that in reality they saw none of them in place.

A lot has changed since then.

The public perception of this virus being a huge one, IMO. Also what we’ve learned about it since. It is being taken a lot more seriously than it was at the beginning of March. We can even look to Shanghai and see the distancing measures being put in, i really don’t think they’re just going to throw in some neW sanitizing stations, clean more, and be done with it.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm kinda confused by the phases listed under these "guidelines and mandates"

Phase 1 & 2 - is that the government mandated phase 1 and phase 2? Or is that a phase 1 and 2 being created and imposed by the parks? Because on the White House's Website it say's for Phase 1:

"All individuals, WHEN IN PUBLIC (e.g., parks, outdoor recreation areas, shopping areas), should maximize physical distance from others. Social settings of more than 10 people, where appropriate distancing may not be practical, should be avoided unless precautionary measures are observed.

Avoid SOCIALIZING in groups of more than 10 people in circumstances that do not readily allow for appropriate physical distancing (e.g., receptions, trade shows)

MINIMIZE NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL and adhere to CDC guidelines regarding isolation following travel."

50% capacity of any park is definitely a lot more than 10 people, lol. And theme parks are non-essential travel. So I'm assuming this Phase 1 and Phase 2 is just something the parks are coming up with????

Also, why is there social distancing in line queues, but not on Main Street USA?? Do you just completely shut that down?

And I was surprised that there were temperature checks only for employees and not for park guests. I'm wondering if that help relieves Disney from any liability?

Just thoughts I'm having. Seems faulty to me...

just my point of view
you can distance yourself and your family while walking around the parks by 6ft, not hard to do even on super packed days, same as if you are in the grocery store and you pass someone that stopped to look at something, you are less than 6ft away only for seconds.
Queues are a different thing cause you're stopped, they might be taping these to allow for each family to separate 6ft, so you should be fine
As for the temps check, it would've required the hiring of nurses by WDW, which they apparently won't do
Personal accountability is the key here

 

[yulilin3]

Then again we will see....

I just remember when they were trying to stay open before and had that list of things they were doing and there were a lot of people reporting on here that in reality they saw none of them in place.

hand washing stations were all around the park, hand sanitizing stations as well, I will admit some didn't were out but you could walk a bit and find another one, also better than hand sanitizer is simple water and soap. All restrooms had newly installed signage explaining to wash your hands for 20 secs (still unbelievable people didn't know this before)
Over at Universal they also had already hand sanitizer before and after turnstiles where you had to put your fingerprint.
If people didn't see these they were not paying attention which is not abnormal as most seem to lose commons sense when they enter the Disney bubble

 

[cakebaker]

It seems like from the guidelines that they are taking away ALL plates, glasses, utensils, etc from rooms. That would affect those of us who are in villas or one bedroom suites that purposely booked those to make breakfasts/some meals in rooms in order to save some money. Defeats the purpose of the upcharge of the room to receive those things.

They'll provide paper plates and utensils I'm sure. We have a villa reserved and not the least bit concerned about that.

 

[rteetz]

Task Force bullet points have been added to the first post.

 

[TDSAXX]

One thing I'm curious about. When you're in line it's not too difficult to keep 6' from the people in front of you and behind you; but since many of the lines "zigzag" you are going to have people "beside" you closer than 6'. I wonder how Disney will handle that?

 

[DisSurfer878]

I can see where these type of programs would not be included in the initial phases. Would probably wait till they can give these kids more hands on treatment (so to speak), with guides, etc.

Also... many WISH kids are extremely ill. Under proposed guidelines announced today, Phase 1 already has provisions for protect more at risk CMs. I imagine in the interest of protecting at risk children, Make A Wish, Give Kids the World, and Disney, would work together to keep these sick and at risk children out until they know the success of Phase 1.
Imagine the PR optics if they didn't.

 

[Ariel620]

It seems like from the guidelines that they are taking away ALL plates, glasses, utensils, etc from rooms. That would affect those of us who are in villas or one bedroom suites that purposely booked those to make breakfasts/some meals in rooms in order to save some money. Defeats the purpose of the upcharge of the room to receive those things.

they will provide disposable ones

 

[Cfiiitz]

One thing I'm curious about. When you're in line it's not too difficult to keep 6' from the people in front of you and behind you; but since many of the lines "zigzag" you are going to have people "beside" you closer than 6'. I wonder how Disney will handle that?

If you look at the pictures from Shanghai they have actually gone through the trouble of taping boxes with an X in the line to indicate where groups should stand/not stand. So, if the line is corralled or zig zagged I’m sure the boxes will be staggered with the people beside you too.

I think the guidelines are reasonable and probably a lot less extreme than what people were expecting? I’m feeling encouraged.

 

[SaintsManiac]

If you look at the pictures from Shanghai they have actually gone through the trouble of taping boxes with an X in the line to indicate where groups should stand/not stand. So, if the line is corralled or zig zagged I’m sure the boxes will be staggered with the people beside you too.

I think the guidelines are reasonable and probably a lot less extreme than what people were expecting? I’m feeling encouraged.

I expect Disney to be stricter than these guidelines.

 

[Marionnette]

One thing I'm curious about. When you're in line it's not too difficult to keep 6' from the people in front of you and behind you; but since many of the lines "zigzag" you are going to have people "beside" you closer than 6'. I wonder how Disney will handle that?

They’ll stagger the stopping points so that you’re not standing right next to someone further ahead or behind in the serpentine.

I’m more curious as to how they will handle holding areas for shows like Muppets, Philharmagic, etc.

 

[jerry557]

they will provide disposable ones

Which seems like a waste. Dishwashers in the rooms can sanitize the dishes.

 

[TDSAXX]

If you look at the pictures from Shanghai they have actually gone through the trouble of taping boxes with an X in the line to indicate where groups should stand/not stand. So, if the line is corralled or zig zagged I’m sure the boxes will be staggered with the people beside you too.

I think the guidelines are reasonable and probably a lot less extreme than what people were expecting? I’m feeling encouraged.

Thanks. I assumed Disney would have something figured out.

 

[xuxa777]

I’m sure Disney and Universal will have even more specific rules for this. Much of this is a guideline. Companies can do even more if they want.

They can even do less too, doubt they will, but they are just draft guidelines

 

[SaintsManiac]

They’ll stagger the stopping points so that you’re not standing right next to someone further ahead or behind in the serpentine.

I’m more curious as to how they will handle holding areas for shows like Muppets, Philharmagic, etc.

I would be very surprised if the indoor shows happen at first.

 

[Eric Smith]

Not sure how much I believe that poll.

The demand for fast passes still seems high in June. DVC reservations are still largely booked up in June and July. NFL teams are still selling season tickets.

You can't wait for a vaccine either. That may never come.

DVC is almost fully booked out through October right now. I would expect DVC will be full through the end of the year.

 

[Kadorto]

Simon Property group is opening up a bunch of shopping malls this weekend. Will Disney Springs be far behind?