Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Sarahslay]

As business and pollical leaders continue to work together to devise a safe plan to reopen Orange County Florida, the task force met again this morning. During the meeting, Senior Vice President of Walt Disney World Resorts and Transportation Operations Thomas Mazloum gave an update (sort of) from Walt Disney World. Here’s the latest:

We do not have any opening date yet. As some of you may know, at this point we’re taking bookings that were in June but that does not mean that we’re opening in June. At this time, I want to make it clear that we don’t have any plans to share [on reopening] for Walt Disney World or any of our other parks. Clearly, regulatory guidance is an important element of this in each area and country where we work, and at this point I want to be clear that we don’t have any plans to share about Walt Disney World yet.
When asked about some of the wildly speculative articles that say that Disney won’t open until 2021, Mazloum said he didn’t want to comment on speculation and that Disney isn’t in a position to comment on a reopening date or timeframe.
The Disney theme parks remain closed indefinitely at this time.

Disney Senior VP: We're Taking Reservations for June, but That Doesn't Mean We're Opening in June

Well that's depressing

 

[cakebaker]

As business and pollical leaders continue to work together to devise a safe plan to reopen Orange County Florida, the task force met again this morning. During the meeting, Senior Vice President of Walt Disney World Resorts and Transportation Operations Thomas Mazloum gave an update (sort of) from Walt Disney World. Here’s the latest:

We do not have any opening date yet. As some of you may know, at this point we’re taking bookings that were in June but that does not mean that we’re opening in June. At this time, I want to make it clear that we don’t have any plans to share [on reopening] for Walt Disney World or any of our other parks. Clearly, regulatory guidance is an important element of this in each area and country where we work, and at this point I want to be clear that we don’t have any plans to share about Walt Disney World yet.
When asked about some of the wildly speculative articles that say that Disney won’t open until 2021, Mazloum said he didn’t want to comment on speculation and that Disney isn’t in a position to comment on a reopening date or timeframe.
The Disney theme parks remain closed indefinitely at this time.

Disney Senior VP: We're Taking Reservations for June, but That Doesn't Mean We're Opening in June

Disney is the best at saying a lot without telling us something we did’t already know. “We don’t have plans to share”- translation: We know, but we’re not telling you today.

 

[Jrb1979]

As business and pollical leaders continue to work together to devise a safe plan to reopen Orange County Florida, the task force met again this morning. During the meeting, Senior Vice President of Walt Disney World Resorts and Transportation Operations Thomas Mazloum gave an update (sort of) from Walt Disney World. Here’s the latest:

We do not have any opening date yet. As some of you may know, at this point we’re taking bookings that were in June but that does not mean that we’re opening in June. At this time, I want to make it clear that we don’t have any plans to share [on reopening] for Walt Disney World or any of our other parks. Clearly, regulatory guidance is an important element of this in each area and country where we work, and at this point I want to be clear that we don’t have any plans to share about Walt Disney World yet.
When asked about some of the wildly speculative articles that say that Disney won’t open until 2021, Mazloum said he didn’t want to comment on speculation and that Disney isn’t in a position to comment on a reopening date or timeframe.
The Disney theme parks remain closed indefinitely at this time.

Disney Senior VP: We're Taking Reservations for June, but That Doesn't Mean We're Opening in June

A lot of people are going to upset with this news. It looks bad on Disney for encouraging reservations for June 1st.

 

[cakebaker]

Well that's depressing

Not really. That was a lot of talking without revealing anything. They haven’t set an official opening date yet at worst, or they’re just not sharing it. People are reading a whole lot that just isn’t there.

I’m curious though- the article was published today. Seems awfully early for the task force to have met, but there several sources for this so they must have. I’d love to see the actually meeting and know when it was.

 

[Pickle Rick]

Not really. That was a lot of talking without revealing anything. They haven’t set an official opening date yet at worst, or they’re just not sharing it.

They may not have a date yet. This is a very fluid situation.

 

[SaintsManiac]

A lot of people are going to upset with this news. It looks bad on Disney for encouraging reservations for June 1st.

So you've said. Many times.

No one knew what was going to happen when they offered the rebooking deal. Anyone booking that should have been prepared for it not to happen.

 

[LSUmiss]

Well that's depressing

And very disappointing. They should stop taking bookings, dining reservations & fast passes until they have it figured out. It’s fine if they can’t open or don’t know when, but it’s not ok to waste ppl’s time & tie up ppl’s money.

 

[unbanshee]

Not really. That was a lot of talking without revealing anything. They haven’t set an official opening date yet at worst, or they’re just not sharing it. People are reading a whole lot that just isn’t there.

I’m curious though- the article was published today. Seems awfully early for the task force to have met, but there several sources for this so they must have. I’d love to see the actually meeting and know when it was.

According to the Orange County website, the task force meeting started at 9am today

 

[LSUmiss]

So you've said. Many times.

No one knew what was going to happen when they offered the rebooking deal. Anyone booking that should have been prepared for it not to happen.

I feel like some posters are enjoying news that disappoints other ppl.

 

[Tandy]

it’s not ok to waste ppl’s time & tie up ppl’s money.

* By Choice.. They are not forcing anyone to make the reservations or put down money / deposits.
No different than pre-ordering an item online.

 

[LSUmiss]

According to the Orange County website, the task force meeting started at 9am today

Is the article from today?

 

[Pickle Rick]

Is the article from today?

Yes.

 

[unbanshee]

Is the article from today?

This Blog Mickey article, which has the info we're all discussing, was from this morning, yes

https://blogmickey.com/2020/05/disn...ne-but-that-doesnt-mean-were-opening-in-june/

 

[LSUmiss]

* By Choice.. They are not forcing anyone to make the reservations or put down money / deposits.
No different than pre-ordering an item online.

Disagree if they know they will not be open. If they don’t know yet that’s fine. But if they know that’s unacceptable. You shouldn’t take preorders online for something on a date that you have no intention of delivering on that date either.

 

[cakebaker]

People are getting awfully upset over something that isn’t really news. All he said was 1) they don’t have an opening date and 2) Because they’re taking reservations doesn’t mean they’re opening on that date.

These are things we already knew. Deep breaths.

 

[Jrb1979]

* By Choice.. They are not forcing anyone to make the reservations or put down money / deposits.
No different than pre-ordering an item online.

Its one thing if they were doing like Universal and allowing reservations for June 1st. Disney offering free dining to encourage people to rebook is totally different. The Mouse doesn't always do everything right.

 

[LSUmiss]

This Blog Mickey article, which has the info we're all discussing, was from this morning, yes

https://blogmickey.com/2020/05/disn...ne-but-that-doesnt-mean-were-opening-in-june/

So the task force met a couple hours ago & this came out after?

 

[cakebaker]

A lot of people are going to upset with this news. It looks bad on Disney for encouraging reservations for June 1st.

What news is that? I didn’t read any new news there.

 

[halfpintpeggy]

As business and pollical leaders continue to work together to devise a safe plan to reopen Orange County Florida, the task force met again this morning. During the meeting, Senior Vice President of Walt Disney World Resorts and Transportation Operations Thomas Mazloum gave an update (sort of) from Walt Disney World. Here’s the latest:

We do not have any opening date yet. As some of you may know, at this point we’re taking bookings that were in June but that does not mean that we’re opening in June. At this time, I want to make it clear that we don’t have any plans to share [on reopening] for Walt Disney World or any of our other parks. Clearly, regulatory guidance is an important element of this in each area and country where we work, and at this point I want to be clear that we don’t have any plans to share about Walt Disney World yet.
When asked about some of the wildly speculative articles that say that Disney won’t open until 2021, Mazloum said he didn’t want to comment on speculation and that Disney isn’t in a position to comment on a reopening date or timeframe.
The Disney theme parks remain closed indefinitely at this time.

Disney Senior VP: We're Taking Reservations for June, but That Doesn't Mean We're Opening in June

Translation:
He’s giving an “update” without giving an update.

 

[jerry557]

I agree that it's bad practice.
If you know you will not be open June 1, do not take reservations for June 1.

We are 27 days until June 1st. I can assure you the executives have a very good idea whether they will be open or not on that day.