Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[woody337]

Back to Disney operational news, Disney is now canceling onsite reservations for May 17th through May 23rd. (May 23rd is Memorial Day Saturday and the start of the "summer" here in the south).

So, where is that guy that said he had inside knowledge that Disney would open May 19th? I guess we can cross off those rumors.

I feel the general consensus is leaning towards June 1

 

[MassJester]

I think the opening schedule is interesting, June 1 or whatever, but I think I have become more interested in what the opening offerings will be. "Open" can mean a lot of things.

Sure, it's possible for 25,000 people to maintain social distancing--but possible and practical are two very different things. I have a July trip, that I'm very hopeful about, but would very much like to understand what the reality is going to be.

 

[wdw_dine_junkie]

I saw something about this on Facebook, someone posted a screencap of a document from The California Police Chiefs. There was a meeting yesterday between The California Police Chiefs Executive Committee, CHP Commissioner and representatives of the California State Parks. Govenor Newson will be announcing at Thursdays pres conference that all beaches and state parks in California will be closed effective May 1

The California State Parks weren't already closed? The FL state parks have been closed since March. No open date has been announced, but camping reservations were only cancelled through May 15th. I had tough reservations to get at Anastasia State Park in St Augustine cancelled on me in March.

 

[cakebaker]

Back to Disney operational news, Disney is now canceling onsite reservations for May 17th through May 23rd. (May 23rd is Memorial Day Saturday and the start of the "summer" here in the south).

So, where is that guy that said he had inside knowledge that Disney would open May 19th? I guess we can cross off those rumors.

I think it was the same guy who posted again changed his "insider info" to June 1, I think. I'll be interested to see if all the draconian measures he said were going to happen actually come to pass.

 

[Eric Smith]

Sigh...Ok, we're stepping into the world of wild conspiracy theories and I'm stepping out of it. I never get a reasonable answer to the question of why and it hasn't changed yet.
Sooo....When do we think Disney will make some kind of formal announcement on plans?

I expect we'll hear something late next week. Seems like the stars are aligning for Disney Springs to open sometime in may with the parks coming after that.

 

[BadPinkTink]

The California State Parks weren't already closed? The FL state parks have been closed since March. No open date has been announced, but camping reservations were only closed through May 15th. I had tough reservations to get at Anastasia State Park in St Augustine cancelled on me in March.

Yes but some counties reopened the beaches last weekend, Ventura County and Orange County and it was all over the news, with people travelling from other counties. Thats why this announcement will be made

 

[merry_nbright]

Back to Disney operational news, Disney is now canceling onsite reservations for May 17th through May 23rd. (May 23rd is Memorial Day Saturday and the start of the "summer" here in the south).

So, where is that guy that said he had inside knowledge that Disney would open May 19th? I guess we can cross off those rumors.

Accurate. Mine was for May 21-25 at Pop. I received my email yesterday informing me to cancel as the resorts would be closed. I said this before, but it got lost in the mess of conspiracies and treatments.

 

[yulilin3]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...nities-in-need/?CMP=SOC-DPFY20Q3wo0430200002A

 

[OnceUponATime15]

It didn’t take long...

https://www.shopdisney.com/face-masks/?start=0&sz=24

 

[HuskieJohn]

So according to the Phase 1 announced by the FL Gov yesterday...Disney Springs could open May 4th right?

I think it will be interesting to see when things actually open up vs when they could.

 

[Cramden]

It didn’t take long...

https://www.shopdisney.com/face-masks/?start=0&sz=24

LOL. That's the company I know and love!

Ready by 6/15. Wonder if that's a hint to their plans?

 

[JayhawkCruiser]

So according to the Phase 1 announced by the FL Gov yesterday...Disney Springs could open May 4th right?

I think it will be interesting to see when things actually open up vs when they could.

DS could, but I don’t think they will. At least not the Disney owned stores and restaurants. I could see third party stores and restaurants trying to open their doors next week or shortly after.

 

[yulilin3]

So according to the Phase 1 announced by the FL Gov yesterday...Disney Springs could open May 4th right?

I think it will be interesting to see when things actually open up vs when they could.

The orange county task force was talking about this yesterday. They said most businesses would need at least a week to get supplies, employees back and new training.
Small businesses might open Monday, but bigger ones may need more time
Disney springs being a bunch of different companies presents a unique situation, i think we'll see scattered openings

 

[DavidHobart]

Saw this in this post... maybe we will know more May 5th.... hope so.. really tired of being in limbo.

Miller said a Disney earnings call scheduled for May 5 is expected to reveal significant information about future plans for the parks.

While anything is possible, I doubt that in the earnings call Disney will get much into specifics re its reopening plans, for two reasons:

a. if it does, this simple topic will dominate the call, and Disney has a lot of other issues to talk about too, and

b. as states re-open, risks increase, and smart organizations are taking a wait and see approach, wanting to see what the new case trends (in a consistent testing environment) or the positive test percentage trends (in an increasing tests environment) are suggesting.

FWIW I still think a limited opening June 1, possibly designated as a special soft open so that Disney has a better reason to cancel reservations if enough people don't cancel after they understand just how limited it will be, is my best guess--though not informed by any special info from mysterious higher up, bus drivers, or DVC call center staff...

 

[DGsAtBLT]

LOL. That's the company I know and love!

Ready by 6/15. Wonder if that's a hint to their plans?

GO SVEN!!

Im rooting for him, guys. He’ll be a legend. The first time a phone CM gave accurate info and broke news.

 

[NJlauren]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...nities-in-need/?CMP=SOC-DPFY20Q3wo0430200002A

but how do i know what size to get

 

[SierraT]

It didn’t take long...

https://www.shopdisney.com/face-masks/?start=0&sz=24

There is no way I could get my kids to wear those.

The page is so popular on shop Disney that you are in a queue to buy them. Crazy town.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

but how do i know what size to get

Theres a sizing guide on the shop Disney page.

 

[rpb718]

It didn’t take long...

https://www.shopdisney.com/face-masks/?start=0&sz=24

I'm waiting to see them as an item to pick in MDE like the Magicbands. Welcome to the future.

 

[HuskieJohn]

but how do i know what size to get

There is a size guide on the page.