Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[andyman8]

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.

Yeah they are operated by this third-party and also rely heavily on Disney International Programs participants. Very interesting. I'm most curious if this positions are full-time staff or temporary.

ALSO, while I haven't heard anything about DVAH on July 6. I did just get this notification in MDE:

Walt Disney World Resort will remain closed until further notice which still includes Disney Springs being closed for all Guests at this time.

 

[Music City Mama]

Anyone want to speculate on a tour I have scheduled? It's not an after-hours event, but a tour during the park day: Marceline to Magic Kingdom. It's scheduled for June 30th. Assuming the parks open by mid-June, do you think they'd still have this? I haven't received a cancellation yet, but I wonder if it will still happen.

 

[jerry557]

I don't think attendance will be anywhere near 50% capacity for awhile (that's actually more people than you think it is). Majority of WDW visitors fly in. And most people aren't going to fly for awhile unless they have to. A lot of people will also still be scared of the virus. Not to mention this virus has put a lot of people out of work. It's totally screwed up everyone's travel plans.

Sure there are die hards that will go no matter what. DVC members will go (otherwise points may expire). Some locals may pop in. But there isn't going to be a flood of people on day one. Some people keep assuming you will find these packed crowds. I don't think you'll see that for awhile.

 

[zemmer]

Anyone want to speculate on a tour I have scheduled? It's not an after-hours event, but a tour during the park day: Marceline to Magic Kingdom. It's scheduled for June 30th. Assuming the parks open by mid-June, do you think they'd still have this? I haven't received a cancellation yet, but I wonder if it will still happen.

I have this tour scheduled a couple of days before you. I’ve still got my fingers crossed.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I don't think attendance will be anywhere near 50% capacity for awhile (that's actually more people than you think it is). Majority of WDW visitors fly in. And most people aren't going to fly for awhile unless they have to. A lot of people will also still be scared of the virus. Not to mention this virus has put a lot of people out of work. It's totally screwed up everyone's travel plans.

Sure there are die hards that will go no matter what. DVC members will go (otherwise points may expire). Some locals may pop in. But there isn't going to be a flood of people on day one. Some people keep assuming you will find these packed crowds. I don't think you'll see that for awhile.

Agree and I think that’s the only reason they would feel it’s ok to open in June.

My opinion is that September seems like a safer bet for an opening. Maybe even August, but I’m not in charge thankfully!

 

[yulilin3]

New pop up on mde not sure If it's been posted

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Ads were placed on Disney World’s own hiring website for most of the International pavilions for CMs about two weeks ago. Start dates for these jobs was posted as August 2020 through November 2020.

Orange county press conference - reporter asked directly about theme parks.. Mayor Demmings said he doesn’t have specific dates, opening in phases, mentioned it will take “considerable time” to bring back the “many thousands“ of furloughed employees...
Nothing of substance in other words.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

New pop up on mde not sure If it's been posted
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Was just about to post it! lol.. guess they’ve been getting calls

 

[dina444444]

Ads were placed on Disney World’s own hiring website for most of the International pavilions for CMs about two weeks ago. Start dates for these jobs was posted as August 2020 through November 2020.

Orange county press conference - reporter asked directly about theme parks.. Mayor Demmings said he doesn’t have specific dates, opening in phases, mentioned it will take “considerable time” to bring back the “many thousands“ of furloughed employees...
Nothing of substance in other words.

There are also supposedly listings out there not through disney for some of the pavilions by the vendors that run them.

 

[SierraT]

Someone did ask Mayor Demings a few minutes ago about the theme parks re-opening and he said he could not provide a specific date. What he did say is the openings would be phased as in restaurants, resorts and parks (probably reconfirmed information everyone already has here). Outside of theme parks, he is pushing for the hair and nail salons to open along with everything else in Phase 1 as soon as possible.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

There are also supposedly listings out there not through disney for some of the pavilions by the vendors that run them.

Oops.. was responding to that earlier Morocco pavillion post & forgot to quote & reply...

 

[whiporee]

Clarification:
The blog now updated it's headline to say July 6th
https://magicoftomorrow.info/index....ins-after-hours-event-cancelled-through-july/

I posted this on the "rumors" thread, but I just booked for June 5, and July 6 was still available. I think the blogger was duped.

 

[disneyin3]

I don't think Disney can require masks for certain things. How are you supposed to wear a mask swimming in a resort pool or at Blizzard Beach, for example? What about roller coasters or other attractions where it can easily fall off? What about while eating?

I could see masks being encouraged, and certain staff wearing them based on their possible interactions with the public. But not mandatory.

You're never going to prevent illness, from COVID-19 or anything else. If you're afraid of getting sick in a certain setting, you're just either going to have to accept the risk or don't go. That's the lesson a lot of people are going to have to learn.

Should be interesting the “rules” required for masks in the parks. I could see masks flying off peoples faces on numerous rides if they’re required to be worn on rides. Do they provide you with new masks if you lose one on RNRC, or do they make you buy replacements for $5? That could add up quickly for guests that ride thrill attractions.

could you imagine someone getting sick on a ride and vomiting with a mask on!? I personally hope we could have nighttime and seated attractions, fireworks and parades with use of masks but wearing all day and on rides seems unrealistic

 

[RamblingMad]

could you imagine someone getting sick on a ride and vomiting with a mask on!? I personally hope we could have nighttime and seated attractions, fireworks and parades with use of masks but wearing all day and on rides seems unrealistic

I can see mask being required while in the parks. You can take them off when you return to your room.

The reality is that as we reopen masks will become the norm. I need to pick one up for my return to the office. The expectation is that we wear them in the common areas, but we are free to take them off while in our offices with the door closed.

 

[KayMichigan]

I think masks will be strongly encouraged for guests but not required because there won't be any way to enforce it. Are they going to hire security to go through the crowds and check every single person's face and throw out the people who aren't wearing a mask? They'd have to do that all day every day and you'd need dozens of security people just for Main Street.

And good luck with getting people to wear them when it's 102 and 95% humidity, especially the little kids. If Disney made it a requirement, those people simply wouldn't come to the parks, and they can't afford to lose that revenue stream.

 

[Jrb1979]

I think masks will be strongly encouraged for guests but not required because there won't be any way to enforce it. Are they going to hire security to go through the crowds and check every single person's face and throw out the people who aren't wearing a mask? They'd have to do that all day every day and you'd need dozens of security people just for Main Street.

And good luck with getting people to wear them when it's 102 and 95% humidity, especially the little kids. If Disney made it a requirement, those people simply wouldn't come to the parks, and they can't afford to lose that revenue stream.

As some else said. Its one way to keep crowds low. If other parks around the country are doing it I am sure Disney will follow.

 

[jlwhitney]

As some else said. Its one way to keep crowds low. If other parks around the country are doing it I am sure Disney will follow.

If they do it won’t be a long term thing.

 

[juice0358]

I think masks will be strongly encouraged for guests but not required because there won't be any way to enforce it. Are they going to hire security to go through the crowds and check every single person's face and throw out the people who aren't wearing a mask? They'd have to do that all day every day and you'd need dozens of security people just for Main Street.

And good luck with getting people to wear them when it's 102 and 95% humidity, especially the little kids. If Disney made it a requirement, those people simply wouldn't come to the parks, and they can't afford to lose that revenue stream.

People said the same thing after 9/11. What are they going to hire security guards to check EVERYONES bags before entering the park? YEP

 

[jerry557]

People said the same thing after 9/11. What are they going to hire security guards to check EVERYONES bags before entering the park? YEP

I keep seeing this but it's a horrible analogy. Checking your backs through security is a 10 minute thing. Taking your shoes off in the airport is a 10-minute thing. Walking through a metal detector is a 10 second thing.

Wearing a face mask all day in a theme park in 95 degree Florida heat and humidity for hours and hours is something very different.

No one likes the security. But it takes only a few minutes, you are done. And you enjoy your day. A face mask is an inconvenience that will never end. And it's completely pointless. As I've said, these homemade masks YOU CAN SEE THROUGH! What possible protection is that offering?

 

[Mit88]

Looking back on the security measures what they are now, vs what they were before 9/11. I can’t believe it hasn’t ALWAYS been this way, and it’s very scary.

I don’t envision in 20 years thinking we should have been wearing masks to Disney before 2020