Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SaintsManiac]

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.

Nah. We are literally going week to week with this thing. There is no way to tell when they can open safely.

 

[cakebaker]

Here’s the live link, I think.... https://www.orangecountyfl.net/OpenGovernment/OrangeTVVisionTV/OrangeTVLive.aspx#.XrAxSxBOmf0

 

[Tandy]

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.

But that is you assuming they have no intention of opening. They could have every intention of opening

 

[DGsAtBLT]

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.

I think there are a lot of people in serious denial about #2. Not necessarily on this board, but in Facebook groups and the like.

I think that’s an important message to get out into the general public if they feel they’re going to have to cushion the blow with a later than June 1 opening. I hope whatever they do they let people know sooner than later.

 

[SierraT]

Is the article from today?

I’m looking at the Economic Recovery Task Force site via Mayor Demings page and the next meeting isn’t scheduled until May 6 at 2pm. The last one on the schedule was May 1 and they are accessible to the public.

Of course, who knows what is accurate at this point, but I’m still going with a June 1 opening based on all the data being released over the last couple of weeks. We shall all see though.

Edit - There is one posted from today I’m watching now. Let me see if I can link it.

 

[MassJester]

I think Disney deserves some slack here. I'd wager that there is no group on the planet more focused on finding a path to reopen than Disney executives. They have a robust safety culture, and a lot of conflicting advice. It's hard to believe that they are not managing this as fastidiously as they can.

 

[Sarahslay]

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.

The "we are taking reservations starting in June but that doesn't mean we're opening" comment is what I was saying is depressing. I don't have a trip in June, mine is in July, but this isn't a very good PR statement for Disney to make. If they were that uncertain about their opening dates they should have set the rebooking period for those with canceled/affected trips for later. If I had a trip in June I would be very disheartened by that statement, especially if I had an affected trip. People have confidence in Disney, that's why they rebooked for that time period when Disney said they could starting June 1, if Disney had said "we may not be open in June" people probably would have been like "they're not confident so I'll book for later". All they had to say this morning was "we do not have an opening date set at this time, we will inform everyone when we have made a decision."

 

[Sarahslay]

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[mattpeto]

2020 packages was available on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

That's an interesting date to watch for in mid June. Would Disney open 2021 packages while they are closed?

 

[LSUmiss]

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.

I guess context would help. Did he say that in response to be probed & asked about a June opening date b/c they’re accepting reservations or was it just info he volunteered.

 

[Redhead5]

It's a pandemic people. It's not a static situation. Disney doesn't have a drop dead date for reopening. I'm sure if they will open as soon as they can when they feel it's safe for both cast members and visitors.

 

[Pickle Rick]

It's a pandemic people. It's not a static situation. Disney doesn't have a drop dead date for reopening. I'm sure if they will open as soon as they can when they feel it's safe for both cast members and visitors.

This x1000.

 

[cakebaker]

I guess context would help. Did he say that in response to be probed & asked about a June opening date b/c they’re accepting reservations or was it just info he volunteered.

I’m watching the archived video. I’d like to hear what he says in context.

 

[Brianstl]

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.

My guess is June 1 is their target date. They won't announce an official date until they see how the next 10 or so days go. They want to see where they can be logistically at the point, how the first week of Florida's reopening plays out and to see where public opinion is at. They aren't going to announce an opening day until they are sure they won't have to move it.

 

[Lewisc]

Who exactly said that and where?

A poster on WDWMAGIC. I note a poster in this thread said the same thing, with respect to signage. Cars have been in the service lot for weeks.

I, and others, are speculating businesses in DS will start to open around the same time malls in the Orlando area start to open

 

[JaNelson38]

Disney is a publicly traded company, They aren't going to speculate on anything until plans are set in stone. They're gonna be very careful what they say in public, because it could swing their stock price one way or the other very violently.

I still maintain there's a reason they are accepting new reservations on June 1. As I understand it, theme parks can start opening at lower capacity in phase 2 of Florida's plan. But as DeSantis has said more than once, he expects that to come in "weeks". Wouldn't shock me if they get there by mid-May (around May 18 or so) if phase 1 goes well and Florida doesn't see any problems. If Disney knows this is coming, they can start calling back help they've furloughed and start prepping parks and resorts for people again.

A June 1 opening actually makes more sense to me considering the likely timing of Florida's phases.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I don’t think Disney would leave people hanging on purpose and I also think they don’t know with certainty what they’re doing yet, but I think back to the March 31st cut off and while most people realized there was no way they could open April 1, yet it was pretty close to April 1 when it was made official.

I have to think in that situation they did know it wasn’t opening. So I just hope June guests get as much lead time as possible.

 

[yulilin3]

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

It's the whole "I was right you were wrong mentally" pretty childish imo
Im of the belief the parks will open in June, if they do, I'm not gonna come here and say "see, I got it right"
If they don't, I won't pay any mind to posters who come here to say "see, I was right"

 

[Eric Smith]

Well that's depressing

I think you'll hear something tomorrow one way or the other.

 

[Brianstl]

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.

I can assure you they don't. I doubt they are even close to knowing at this point if they will have the staffing levels and supply chains needed in place for a June 1 opening.