Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Aurora0427]

I just want to get my hair cut. And not get sick. 2 months ago I had no idea this was such a big ask of the Universe

I’m with you . My kids need to go to the dentist. Contemplating a road trip to Arizona when they open for a weekend of personal care and a pediatric dentist! I feel like Disneyland opening is like 75 years away

 

[JenM]

We are supposed to be flying into MCO from Newark end of September. Hoping the self quarantine for 14 days mandate will be lifted before then. I’ve been closely watching this thread for updates, but I guess it doesn’t really make a difference for me personally whether or not Disney is open if those of us from “hotspots“ cant travel there anyway

We’re supposed to be flying to MCO from Newark in early July, and this would obviously cancel our trip as well. We’ve been running on the assumption that this trip would likely be postponed anyway, since we’re not sure if the parks will even be open, or what state they’ll be in if they do...but curious to see how this all goes.

 

[e_yerger]

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...low-disney-to-reopen-at-their-own-discretion/
“Thomas Mazloum took the opportunity to clarify that “the guidelines given were intended to be a starting block for conversation and did not constitute the initial recommendation by the task force or the county for the opening of Walt Disney World.””

 

[scurry9515]

Both DL and WDW are now cancelling room reservations for arrivals between 5/17 and 5/23, so closures are now at least through 5/24.

Did you have a reservation cancelled? Where was it? I haven't heard anything about my 5/18-5/21 AKL ressie (although we don't expect to be able to go).

 

[Jrb1979]

Haha.... sorry.... I don’t know where you stand but from my perspective I just don’t see Newsome granting an exception. Just based off things he’s recently said and his attitude about the beaches. I have so many thoughts on this but reetz will not be happy if I express them here!

I hope he doesn't grant an exception. I want parks to come back too. I was supposed to be going to Cedar Point next weekend for a special event. I don't see how you can jump to opening parks so quick after a lockdown like we've been in. If people can't practice social distancing at a beach there is no way they do it at Disney.

 

[mhautz]

Nah, they know a lot of their revenue comes from the NY area. I really don’t think Florida will extend it longer than they have to. Again, could be wrong but it seems like Desantis has been pretty reasonable and wants things back to somewhat normal sooner than later. Some states are mandating people stay in indefinitely and that just isn’t feasible in my opinion.

Sorry if I’m off topic, hard to do in this case.

IMO, I think he'll probably lift any domestic ban/quarantine requirements before/when any major travel destinations are opened up in Florida. But his insistence on holding onto to the possibility still seems odd, especially if in the near future, he's going to be encouraging these same people to come pump money in the economy.

 

[Aurora0427]

I hope he doesn't grant an exception. I want parks to come back too. I was supposed to be going to Cedar Point next weekend for a special event. I don't see how you can jump to opening parks so quick after a lockdown like we've been in. If people can't practice social distancing at a beach there is no way they do it at Disney.

I actually agree with you.... we won’t be going anytime soon. From an economic perspective, it just stinks, but I don’t see how opening this summer or maybe even in the fall is a good idea from a health standpoint. I don’t know.... so many mixed feelings. Will just have to see what happens I guess as social distancing becomes relaxed in phases. It’s still shocking to think theme parks, conventions etc could be closed here until next year.

 

[travelplanningnerd]

Did you have a reservation cancelled? Where was it? I haven't heard anything about my 5/18-5/21 AKL ressie (although we don't expect to be able to go).

No. A Disney travel agent on another board shared the information, so I was just passing it along. I don't have any more specifics than that. Sorry.

 

[SierraT]

IMO, I think he'll probably lift any domestic ban/quarantine requirements before/when any major travel destinations are opened up in Florida. But his insistence on holding onto to the possibility still seems odd, especially if in the near future, he's going to be encouraging these same people to come pump money in the economy.

Totally agree.

 

[JaNelson38]

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...low-disney-to-reopen-at-their-own-discretion/
“Thomas Mazloum took the opportunity to clarify that “the guidelines given were intended to be a starting block for conversation and did not constitute the initial recommendation by the task force or the county for the opening of Walt Disney World.””

Translation: we're not going to tell Disney what they're going to do. They're going to tell us what they are going to do, and we will go along with it because we trust them and their success is vital to our survival.

 

[Eric Smith]

DL has improved. Disneyland uses boarding groups for Rise as well. Disneyland also has a digital FP system in MaxPass.

They have improved a lot, but I really wish they would go to Magic Bands. Perhaps this situation will push them to make the change.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...y-world-needs-to-reopen-for-travel-to-resume/

 

[e_yerger]

Translation: we're not going to tell Disney what they're going to do. They're going to tell us what they are going to do, and we will go along with it because we trust them and their success is vital to our survival.

Exxxccaaattllyyy

 

[gottalovepluto]

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...y-world-needs-to-reopen-for-travel-to-resume/

It's not OUR fault we lost a crapton of money- it's Disney's!!

 

[4Ds4Diz]

Beyond when are they opening, what about my dining plans? Who gets to enter a park? What if I don't want to do rope drop, but have dining in a park? Do I miss out? Who decides who gets into a restaurant if they limit the number of guests? Lots of questions for us as we are considering moving our reservation to another date. Shame that we have been planning for over 18 months or more for the June trip. Taking great niece for her First Visit and 4th birthday. Life throws you curve balls at times, we will roll with it.

 

[mhautz]

Translation: we're not going to tell Disney what they're going to do. They're going to tell us what they are going to do, and we will go along with it because we trust them and their success is vital to our survival.

This was always going to be the case. In fairness, everything points to Disney being more cautious than the government was ever going to require of them, so they probably "earned" that discretion.

 

[rteetz]

They have improved a lot, but I really wish they would go to Magic Bands. Perhaps this situation will push them to make the change.

Disneyland is such a different animal though. Their base is locals and shorter stay vacations whereas WDW is the destination traveler who stays for 4+ days usually.

 

[Tigger's ally]

People will not be satisfied with three rides (assuming SE stays closed) available for the entire day and literally nothing else to do.

We would go there for a morning to do Soaring and test track. Guess we are not people. Thanks.

 

[JaNelson38]

It's not OUR fault we lost a crapton of money- it's Disney's!!

I don't think that was his main point. His point is that this economy is all intertwined. We all depend on each other for success. It makes no sense for airlines to operate at full capacity if travel and leisure areas are not open. There's only so much business travel, and even that has basically been eliminated now with so many people moving to virtual meetings....something like that is going to become a lot more commonplace than it used to be.

I don't think its understating it by saying how early the typical travel and leisure spots in America re-open will determine the fate of many airlines in this country.

 

[Brianstl]

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...low-disney-to-reopen-at-their-own-discretion/
“Thomas Mazloum took the opportunity to clarify that “the guidelines given were intended to be a starting block for conversation and did not constitute the initial recommendation by the task force or the county for the opening of Walt Disney World.””

There will be some tweaking, but this "starting block" is going to be really close to what we actually get. We are too close to point when actual money has to be spent and actual preparations have to begin for any kind of reopening at any point in June. The logistics of it all will require them to have final guidelines in place in days not weeks.