Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Dave006]

County update for Orange County will stream here when it starts, right now it is the 4 PM News.

https://www.wftv.com/video/live-stream/
Dave

 

[SaintsManiac]

Waiting it out for a full refund in case it cancelled?

Yup

 

[andyman8]

What does “hard deadline” even mean?

It ain't budging... Immovable.

He then also said "that could change" (which sort of nullifies the definition of a hard deadline) but the way I took it was that Disney management is making plans with suppliers, CMs, third parties, etc for a definite June 1 reopening. That's very possible, I don't know. While I think some sort of opening on WDW property in June is likely, I don't have that level of confidence about a robust operation the very first day of the month.

 

[Aurora0427]

Relevant shots from today’s orange country reopen task force meeting.

Super smart to focus on staycations! We are new residents to San Diego, and I have an entire list of local resorts we are trying out if our governor ever lets them open! Offering hotel and dining incentives to state residents who live within driving distance won’t take the place of out of state travel, but it’ll help. We don’t really want to fly right now.... lots to explore here in Southern California, and if the Grand Californian Hotel runs any mega specials for locals, I’d consider going just for the pools and to get out of my house.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I don’t think the phrase “hard deadline” should be used during a pandemic. Maybe that’s just me, though.

 

[Yooperroo]

Morocco Pavilion is hiring. According to Indeed, it was posted today
http://www.moroccopavilion.com/employment/#.XqwBi08zZp8

 

[Pickle Rick]

Morocco Pavilion is hiring. According to Indeed, it was posted today
http://www.moroccopavilion.com/employment/#.XqwBi08zZp8

This is good news, because I never particularly bought into the notion that Epcot was going to be closed much longer than the rest of the parks. Maybe a few weeks later at most.

 

[Aurora0427]

Morocco Pavilion is hiring. According to Indeed, it was posted today
http://www.moroccopavilion.com/employment/#.XqwBi08zZp8

Ahhhhhh Restaurant Marrakesh how I miss thee!

 

[andyman8]

Morocco Pavilion is hiring. According to Indeed, it was posted today
http://www.moroccopavilion.com/employment/#.XqwBi08zZp8

Key takeaway from that posting is what it doesn't include: table-service dining (Restaurant Marrakesh or Spice Road Table). I find that very interesting..

 

[SaintsManiac]

Super smart to focus on staycations! We are new residents to San Diego, and I have an entire list of local resorts we are trying out if our governor ever lets them open! Offering hotel and dining incentives to state residents who live within driving distance won’t take the place of out of state travel, but it’ll help. We don’t really want to fly right now.... lots to explore here in Southern California, and if the Grand Californian Hotel runs any mega specials for locals, I’d consider going just for the pools and to get out of my house.

Agreed. I would not bring my kid on a plane right now, so unless we can drive (a reasonable distance) to a destination we would not be going.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Key takeaway from that posting is what it doesn't include: table-service dining (Restaurant Marrakesh or Spice Road Table). I find that very interesting..

Spice Road Table is outdoors, too... Hmm. If ANY restaurant were to open...

 

[Farro]

Key takeaway from that posting is what it doesn't include: table-service dining (Restaurant Marrakesh or Spice Road Table). I find that very interesting..

Ya. I don't know. I don't think they should open Epcot until they are able to allow restaurants to open - sit down, quick service, everything.

 

[Farro]

So I think it might be time for me to take a break from this board cause frankly I’m getting kinda cranky. I’ll tell you why. I could care less what any politician outlines as how they want to proceed. I’m listening to the medical experts. And they have pretty consistently said it’s too early to throw the doors open. Politicians are motivated differently. I could talk about certain statistics not being reported by govts but last time I did that here I was censored. WDW is an amusement park. A great amusement park. One I want to go to. But here is where I get cranky. I’m not going to treat cms as essential workers and ask them to assume the risk of mingling in huge crowds of people so I can be amused. Especially considering how many seniors I seem to recall working the parks. And honestly some of the opinions expressed here: “they can’t make me wear a mask” make it abundantly clear that some people would be really self centered regarding safety measures and would have no problem putting others at risk for their own amusement. WDW is a private entity. They could refuse you entry for any violation of their policy. We don’t want to wear masks either. Nothing about this situation does not suck. And it is unlike anything we have ever seen. I feel so bad for those losing their jobs and businesses. Newsflash, Disney will be fine. Someday this virus will be gone. Either by vaccine or just dying out. But I laugh at people that think this is nothing or say they are done. If you say you are done and going out than I wish they would make you sign a waiver that as a result of your assuming the risk you waive all medical treatment for Covid. Would you? There are 65000 dead people that would probably advise otherwise.

I think you need a break. Everyone does sometimes.

 

[Pickle Rick]

He then also said "that could change" (which sort of nullifies the definition of a hard deadline) but the way I took it was that Disney management is making plans with suppliers, CMs, third parties, etc for a definite June 1 reopening. That's very possible, I don't know. While I think some sort of opening on WDW property in June is likely, I don't have that level of confidence about a robust operation the very first day of the month.

I don’t think the phrase “hard deadline” should be used during a pandemic. Maybe that’s just me, though.

Especially considering he also said "that could change". Doesn't sound like a "hard deadline" to me.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Key takeaway from that posting is what it doesn't include: table-service dining (Restaurant Marrakesh or Spice Road Table). I find that very interesting..

Are those run by this Morocco Pavilion outfit?
Edit: looks like they might be. They show on the website along with all the other stuff in the Pavilion.

 

[Spaceguy55]

http://www.moroccopavilion.com/employment/#.XqwBi08zZp8

This seems like Epcot will open at the same time as all the parks and it will be sooner than later ...maybe June 1st is a "hard deadline" for the first phase...

 

[shanes17]

Excited for the parks to open.

I have a feeling the crowds will be extremely low initially, so for those who are fine with the situation we will be rewarded with fast pass type lines for nearly every attraction.

Im confident it’ll be plenty safe. We won’t be bringing grandparents with us for a bit but that’s ok. We will be out there ready to have fun and enjoy life as soon as they are ready to host us.

 

[rteetz]

I don’t think the phrase “hard deadline” should be used during a pandemic. Maybe that’s just me, though.

Yeah I don’t think that’s a thing. I do think Disney is very hopeful for June 1st. I also think we will learn more on Tuesday.

 

[andyman8]

This seems like Epcot will open at the same time as all the parks and it will be sooner than later ...maybe June 1st is a "hard deadline" for the first phase...

Based on those I've talked to, I think Disney is working towards June as a goal for reopening practices to be solidified and ready to implement if it is safe to do so. The last part is integral and still very much to be determined; this is such a fluid and evolving situation that I would be very hesitant to associate anything with having a hard deadline.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

It still shows on the HUB (internal CM site) means very little as the CM are the last to know and their site is last to update

same for my small park we are the last to know