Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[e_yerger]

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

ooooo I would love that!!

 

[NJlauren]

There is a size guide on the page.

Found it and got the tape measure out!

 

[Moliphino]

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

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

At least they're donating all the profits from selling masks to Medshare.

 

[Sandiz08]

I ordered some for my 7 year old, Disney open or not, he is going to need a 4 pack because he is a child and they will not be staying clean.

 

[Eric Smith]

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

They're actually not nearly as expensive as I would have thought.

 

[merry_nbright]

GO SVEN!!

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

Wait, wasn’t it Finn? Or Flynn? I kid.

 

[JaNelson38]

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.

On the other hand, it could be a good way to roll out a phase of re-opening if they decided to open all Disney Springs, even the Disney-owned entities. Assuming they have the workers to make it happen, of course.

Any retail store that has the workers available and has the means to open up will almost certainly open up when given the green light. Restaurants may need some time depending on if they need to add fresh inventory. In any event, no matter what happens with the parks and resorts, it wouldn't shock me in the least to see DS fully operational (and by fully operational, meaning the stores/restaurants that are able to open under the guidelines) by Memorial Day.

 

[yulilin3]

At least they're donating all the profits from selling masks to Medshare.

Up to 1 million, which is nice and they'll probably hit that in a week. After that it's profit which is perfectly acceptable being a business

 

[JaNelson38]

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.

I said this elsewhere once, but since you bring it up, I think it can be revisited here - with regards to "social distancing". "Social distancing" is staying six feet apart and preventing close contact with anyone for longer than 10 minutes. In your daily normal life, this isn't hard to do. Even in a theme park setting - like, standing in line for an attraction for example - how often are we NOT six feet apart? I mean, we're not standing on top of one another. Six feet apart is two yards - basically two decent size steps. We wouldn't have to "adjust" to much....we as a society might just have to be a little bit more aware of personal space. Maybe wear a mask if forced to sit next to someone in confined space. Perhaps there will have to be some imagination with regards to character photo ops. But other than maybe sitting next to a stranger on a bus/plane or maybe in a sporting event/concert, when are we ever sitting right next to someone we don't know for longer than 10 minutes? Not very often. When we hear "six feet apart", we think that is some long distance that makes having large gatherings impossible....which, its not.

My point being that as long as Disney does something with attendance in the parks early on, "social distancing" may not be as difficult or life-altering as many think it is, even in a theme park setting. Shoulder-to-shoulder crowds might not happen for a while at Disney, but I think Disney can re-open safely, smartly, and still allow a great experience for everyone who comes.

We just have to keep things in perspective. Sometimes we let our brains get the best of us.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

They're actually not nearly as expensive as I would have thought.

I thought they were well priced
(then I did my order.. did the exchange rate .. added international shipping.. and bam!! tripled the price in one shot... lol!!)

Ordered anyway..

 

[disney1474]

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.

I agree with you here. We have a trip July 15th. It depends if we feel safe going and also what rides/attractions /parks will be open to make it feel worth while. We are taking my nephew for the first time.

 

[goofystitch]

Good morning everyone. I just want to say that everyone's opinion on this board is correct. The truth is we have no way of knowing yet what really works for this virus - is it social distancing or is the virus just running its natural course. Can we at the least agree that we are all looking forward to Disney reopening?

 

[MassJester]

I agree with you here. We have a trip July 15th. It depends if we feel safe going and also what rides/attractions /parks will be open to make it feel worth while. We are taking my nephew for the first time.

Hopefully we will be there at the same time.

 

[marinejjh]

New rumor is CA may be shutting all beaches on May 1...seems CA and FL are going in reverse directions...https://abc7news.com/newsom-closes-beaches-california-beach-covid-19-coronavirus/6139115/

Nothing like waiting until after the fact to make decisions.

 

[KBoopaloo]

Wasn’t there a rumor a couple of weeks ago in this thread that the Swan and Dolphin were calling employees back for a May opening? Has there been on news on that? The message on their website still just says closed through April 30 which is today.

 

[SaintsManiac]

If you’re planning on wearing a mask to Disney and haven’t been wearing them yet I suggest you “practice.” If you wear glasses you will need to look up ways to keep your glasses from fogging up.

I wore a plain cotton mask to Target yesterday and had tons of issues. It was the wrong size and kept slipping. It was also super hot, so maybe try different materials.

Might be trial and error until you get it right.

 

[Disneyfan754321]

If you’re planning on wearing a mask to Disney and haven’t been wearing them yet I suggest you “practice.” If you wear glasses you will need to look up ways to keep your glasses from fogging up.

I wore a plain cotton mask to Target yesterday and had tons of issues. It was the wrong size and kept slipping. It was also super hot, so maybe try different materials.

Might be trial and error until you get it right.

Check these out... so so cute.
https://www.shopdisney.com/face-masks/?CMP=ILC-DPFY20Q3wo0423200429200023F
Ordered mine for our trip.. the great thing is they are donating mask and 1m proceeds.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Check these out... so so cute.
https://www.shopdisney.com/face-masks/?CMP=ILC-DPFY20Q3wo0423200429200023F
Ordered mine for our trip

I have my own Disney ones from somewhere else and I would never wear a mask in Disney anyway. But yes I saw the link.

 

[BadPinkTink]

I have my own Disney ones from somewhere else and I would never wear a mask in Disney anyway. But yes I saw the link.

well if Disney are selling them on Shop Disney, its a very big likely hood they will sell them in the parks and make them mandatory for guests. So you will have to choose, wear the mask and go to Disney or not wear a mask and not go to Disney

 

[SaintsManiac]

well if Disney are selling them on Shop Disney, its a very big likely hood they will sell them in the parks and make them mandatory for guests. So you will have to choose, wear the mask and go to Disney or not wear a mask and not go to Disney

lol

I've been over this several times. I would not go if they require masks. I don't think they would make it mandatory anyway and I hope for everyone's sake that they don't. It is not a fun experience to wear one.