Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[mshanson3121]

I'm still not getting an opening timeline from that really. They say mobile ordering and virtual queues are months away, so are they going to open without or wait? If without then how will food ordering work?


As for masks.... it'll only be for a couple of weeks and then they'll be dropped right??

What I picked up on in that article was where it said "25% of normal operating capacity". I'm thinking the same thing for Disney - not 50% of total capacity, but 50% of what normal day to day capacity/attendance was.

Crazy isnt it. Absolute "head in the sand" mentality.

So, did I miss a new prediction of what would be required in the phases/when they would be happening?

 

[anthony2k7]

What I picked up on in that article was where it said "25% of normal operating capacity". I'm thinking the same thing for Disney - not 50% of total capacity, but 50% of what normal day to day capacity/attendance was.



So, did I miss a new prediction of what would be required in the phases/when they would be happening?

25% sounds like a more sensible number to me.

And no, I've not seen any more predictions other than the one I quoted above. General opinion seems to be wdw opening sooner rather than later now though and with very few measures in place.

 

[yankeesfan123]

To bring this back to Disney, the governor did say that he believed many of the cases in Florida were brought from out of state (yes, NY specifically), and also that was a reason why he wanted Wrestlemania in Tampa canceled. He did not want a lot of out of state people coming to Florida to bring the virus. This may be telling about his internal conversations with Disney.

I also like to keep an eye on Shanghai. I know the have a different management and ownership scheme, but I think watching their slow opening can be seen as somewhat of a guideline. Their slow reopening has been occurring for about a month now, and they just finally introduce a bare-bones character dining experience. I know Disney world is a completely different animal, but it’s worth looking at.

I also expect many non-Disney owner Disney springs restaurants and some retail to open in a week or two, unless something in their lease contract with Disney would prevent this.

I also think you’ll see Disney construction back up and running for quite some time before the parks open to guests. But I’ve been saying that since the beginning.

 

[Pickle Rick]

To bring this back to Disney, the governor did say that he believed many of the cases in Florida were brought from out of state (yes, NY specifically), and also that was a reason why he wanted Wrestlemania in Tampa canceled. He did not want a lot of out of state people coming to Florida to bring the virus. This may be telling about his internal conversations with Disney.

I also like to keep an eye on Shanghai. I know the have a different management and ownership scheme, but I think watching their slow opening can be seen as somewhat of a guideline. Their slow reopening has been occurring for about a month now, and they just finally introduce a bare-bones character dining experience. I know Disney world is a completely different animal, but it’s worth looking at.

I also expect many non-Disney owner Disney springs restaurants and some retail to open in a week or two, unless something in their lease contract with Disney would prevent this.

I also think you’ll see Disney construction back up and running for quite some time before the parks open to guests. But I’ve been saying that since the beginning.

City Walk will be even more interesting, considering UO announced in April it was also closed through at least May 31st. I believe they have third party restaurants and retail stores as well.

 

[cakebaker]

To bring this back to Disney, the governor did say that he believed many of the cases in Florida were brought from out of state (yes, NY specifically), and also that was a reason why he wanted Wrestlemania in Tampa canceled. He did not want a lot of out of state people coming to Florida to bring the virus. This may be telling about his internal conversations with Disney.

He did say it, but all states have been affected and many of them, including mine, are far from vacation destinations or have a high population of part time residents. I think he was directing his comments towards the hot spot states, not states in general. I'm at a higher risk coming to Florida than residents of Florida are from me coming and that's true of many states. No doubt there was spread from travel, but it doesn't explain the majority of infections. Florida was going to get hit regardless.

Florida, however the infection spread, has handled it very well, no doubt about it. I was surprised the Gov's plan was as slow and measured as it was. I'm also glad they seem to be allowing the theme parks a great deal of discretion on when and how they open. I'm not expecting massive changes in policies as some have suggested. Time will tell.

 

[woody337]

Does anyone know the status of the Castle painting? Wonder if they finish before opening?

 

[LeeLee'sMom]

My mom does! She even wipes down all the surfaces in the hotel room before we unpack. She always has. We used to make fun of her for being so extra but, as always, mother knows best.

I do too. As soon as we get on the plane, lysol wipes for all the seats, arm rests, tray table, buttons, window shades, etc. Once we are at hotel...it gets the travel size Lysol spray and wipe down especially the remote, phone, door knobs. They all used to call me OCD

 

[HuskieJohn]

“Half of Six Flags passholders and members surveyed said they would visit the parks today if they were open. Approximately 80% of those surveyed said they would visit a Six Flags park in 2020 if the company implemented health and safety measures.”

I think masks are going to be encouraged at Disney, but not mandatory until next Spring. The only problem is that people that are wearing masks and are still weary about the situation might cause problems with people that dont wear masks, and those might not be issues Disney wants to deal with

I am a Six Flags season passholder and frequently get & take surveys from them. I did not receive one for this.

 

[Lewisc]

I also think you’ll see Disney construction back up and running for quite some time before the parks open to guests. But I’ve been saying that since the beginning.

Why? Disney didn't have to stop construction. They did it to save money.

 

[yankeesfan123]

Does anyone know the status of the Castle painting? Wonder if they finish before opening?

Not happening. Stopped a couple of days after the parks closed.

 

[yankeesfan123]

[QUOTE="yankeesfan123, post: 61838742, member: 455107"

I also think you’ll see Disney construction back up and running for quite some time before the parks open to guests. But I’ve been saying that since the beginning.

Why? Disney didn't have to stop construction. They did it to save money.
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For the inverse of what you just mentioned. If they plan to open the parks soon, they can get construction back up and running. I’m not starting another conversation about what projects will or will not be halted, but we all know the castle will be painted. Once the rides start being tested and the property actually being prepared for opening, I expect those construction projects that they plan to continue to also start. And this will, in my opinion, be weeks (at a minimum) before parks open.

 

[yankeesfan123]

I am a Six Flags season passholder and frequently get & take surveys from them. I did not receive one for this.

Nor did I. Oh well, I only go twice a year regardless. Maybe they know that.

 

[Eric Smith]

Why? Disney didn't have to stop construction. They did it to save money.

They absolutely did. I think they might start construction back up once they know an opening date. I would assume that they stopped construction because they didn't know how long they would be closed and needed to save as much cash as possible.

 

[Jrb1979]

I'm still not getting an opening timeline from that really. They say mobile ordering and virtual queues are months away, so are they going to open without or wait? If without then how will food ordering work?


As for masks.... it'll only be for a couple of weeks and then they'll be dropped right??

Lol. Yeah cause come phase 3 with pixie dust the virus will be gone.

I took it as virtual queues are awhile away but the will implement social distancing in queues. Mobile ordering is already in some parks so it's just a matter of implementing it at the rest of them.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Lol. Yeah cause come phase 3 with pixie dust the virus will be gone.

I took it as virtual queues are awhile away but the will implement social distancing in queues. Mobile ordering is already in some parks so it's just a matter of implementing it at the rest of them.

According to some sources it might open in phase two:
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/loo...ke-when-reopening/PE3Q27G22VCP7ISBH3FRG3HNOU/

 

[Jrb1979]

According to some sources it might open in phase two:
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/loo...ke-when-reopening/PE3Q27G22VCP7ISBH3FRG3HNOU/

I meant no matter when the parks open the virus.will still be here. The plans Six Flags put out include masks and social distancing. Their CEO said it was the new normal.

 

[jerry557]

I meant no matter when the parks open the virus.will still be here. The plans Six Flags put out include masks and social distancing. Their CEO said it was the new normal.

That's fine. Six Flags can do whatever it wants. It doesn't mean Disney or Universal are going to follow them. The Florida task force which includes executives from Disney and Universal have so far only recommended masks and temperatures for staff. Other than that, nothing else is officially said.

Also, typically the theme park world follows Disney, not the other way around.

 

[HuskieJohn]

Best case scenario for my families WDW trip is that my Six Flags opens up June 1st and we are able to go to see how we feel about the precautions (compared to what WDW is doing). If my kids are not comfortable/having fun with being at a familiar park then I do not think its worth spending the expenses of the park tickets/food/airplane even if we have to eat the Davids DVC room cost.


Also reading the Phase 2 plan in the article that seems way too fast of an open. Bars from close to 75% open??? "Sporting events could also resume with half-capacity."...lol what???

 

[anthony2k7]

According to some sources it might open in phase two:
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/loo...ke-when-reopening/PE3Q27G22VCP7ISBH3FRG3HNOU/

Gonna be needing some extra strong pixie dust if its phase 2!

 

[Jrb1979]

That's fine. Six Flags can do whatever it wants. It doesn't mean Disney or Universal are going to follow them. The Florida task force which includes executives from Disney and Universal have so far only recommended masks and temperatures for staff. Other than that, nothing else is officially said.

Also, typically the theme park world follows Disney, not the other way around.

In this case I hope Disney and Universal follow Six Flags.