Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Pickle Rick]

I don’t believe I said that.

I will say that I also did not take the conference as a negative as is being portrayed here. Disney is very non-commitall and secretive so this should be of no surprise to anyone. There are no guarantees and most people are aware of that fact.

I agree it wasn't a negative. It's clear that they are going to go by the data, and open when they feel it's safe, and not be pressured by anyone else to do otherwise. Which is a good thing. They very likely see this as a one time deal, so they have to get it right. Doubt they want to shutdown again.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I don’t believe I said that.

I will say that I also did not take the conference as a negative as is being portrayed here. Disney is very non-commitall and secretive so this should be of no surprise to anyone. There are no guarantees and most people are aware of that fact.

To that last sentence, I really don’t think so.

If they cannot open June 1st, get your popcorn out and join some Disney Facebook groups. There are going to be a lot of angry and upset people who genuinely thought accepting reservations meant it was a go. And before anyone says anything, please nobody interpret that as me wanting their trips to be cancelled. It really sucks.

 

[Searc]

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.

 

[Krandor]

I agree it wasn't a negative. It's clear that they are going to go by the data, and open when they feel it's safe, and not be pressured by anyone else to do otherwise. Which is a good thing. They very likely see this as a one time deal, so they have to get it right. Doubt they want to shutdown again.

Exacrly. Let's put this is perspective. FL is just today really starting to reopen. Some think it's too soon and there will be a spike in cases. Some think the lockdown did what was needed and things will be fine. As of today, we don't know which is true and what is going to happen. It is prudent for a place like disney to wait and see what happens with places that do reopen before committing to a date for themselves outside of say disney springs which will likely be on the same timetable as other outdoor malls.

 

[chad_1138]

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.

Also, if you watch the video when he is giving the statement, he is pretty clearly reading from a prepared statement. Disney wasn't going to give anything new today that wasn't already known. They will not give anything new until they make an official announcement. Fingers still crossed for June 1 open!!

 

[SaintsManiac]

To that last sentence, I really don’t think so.

If they cannot open June 1st, get your popcorn out and join some Disney Facebook groups. There are going to be a lot of angry and upset people who genuinely thought accepting reservations meant it was a go. And before anyone says anything, please nobody interpret that as me wanting their trips to be cancelled. It really sucks.

It's possible they are waiting to see if cases spike 2 weeks from now. Didn't FL "reopen" today?

 

[cakebaker]

There are going to be a lot of angry and upset people who genuinely thought accepting reservations meant it was a go.

Anyone who booked who believed anything more than it was a very good indication of what they were going to attempt to do, has no one to blame but themselves. They can get angry for not recognizing that all they want. People are going to be angry and complaining no matter what. The virus hasn't changed that at least.

 

[Pickle Rick]

It's possible they are waiting to see if cases spike 2 weeks from now. Didn't FL "reopen" today?

Somewhat, yes.

 

[SierraT]

To that last sentence, I really don’t think so.

If they cannot open June 1st, get your popcorn out and join some Disney Facebook groups. There are going to be a lot of angry and upset people who genuinely thought accepting reservations meant it was a go. And before anyone says anything, please nobody interpret that as me wanting their trips to be cancelled. It really sucks.

Either way, we’ll probably know more in a couple of weeks after the experts have had an opportunity to evaluate all the data. It’s looking positive in Jacksonville so hopefully the other larger cities will be as successful.

I don’t have an Annual Pass anymore and I realize there were some questions surrounding that, but as far as cancelling if they need to move my trip to a later date then so be it. I think Disney has been pretty reasonable with moving/rescheduling due to this situation.

 

[rteetz]

 

[only hope]

It's possible they are waiting to see if cases spike 2 weeks from now. Didn't FL "reopen" today?

Phase 1 reopening, except for a few SE counties. Summary: retail/restaurants at 25% with social distancing, state parks w/distancing, elective medical procedures allowed including dental, and if you’re not high risk you can now be within six feet of friends/extended family as long as the group is ten or smaller. No gatherings of more than 10.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

It's possible they are waiting to see if cases spike 2 weeks from now. Didn't FL "reopen" today?

I think this too. The longer they wait the more results they can see.

They can watch Florida, but they can also watch other states and even other countries now that places are relaxing or people are just getting fed up and doing it anyways. It would be smart to get a feel for the effects of smaller openings before they commit to opening their entire resort, which despite the speculation with certain parks/resorts remaining closed, we have no reason to believe isn’t the goal on June 1.

 

[Searc]

To that last sentence, I really don’t think so.

If they cannot open June 1st, get your popcorn out and join some Disney Facebook groups. There are going to be a lot of angry and upset people who genuinely thought accepting reservations meant it was a go. And before anyone says anything, please nobody interpret that as me wanting their trips to be cancelled. It really sucks.

If they truly thought June 1st was the opening date, that's on them. They'll get over it if their trips are cancelled. Rescheduling for that date was risky and foolish of them, especially considering how the last 3-4 weeks have gone in regards to data and knowledge.

 

[Pickle Rick]

If they truly thought June 1st was the opening date, that's on them. They'll get over it if their trips are cancelled. Rescheduling for that date was risky and foolish of them, especially considering how the last 3-4 weeks have gone in regards to data and knowledge.

Agreed. Considering what's going on, they should know that the June 1st date was very fluid. Who knows maybe it will happen, but if it doesn't, so be it. This is an unprecedented situation, and these parks deserve some slack in that regard.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

If they truly thought June 1st was the opening date, that's on them. They'll get over it if their trips are cancelled. Rescheduling for that date was risky and foolish of them, especially considering how the last 3-4 weeks have gone in regards to data and knowledge.

I 100% agree, I don’t think it’s Disney’s fault if people took an “opening” date from March as law. But yeah, people are going to be pissed so I just disagree that most realized it was always a maybe.

I think a lot of people don’t realize it. There are a lot more people in the this is stupid just open up camp than is represented on these boards IMO.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

WDW discussion begins at 30:00 mark.. for those not wanting to listen to the entire conversation

 

[SierraT]

Also, if you watch the video when he is giving the statement, he is pretty clearly reading from a prepared statement. Disney wasn't going to give anything new today that wasn't already known. They will not give anything new until they make an official announcement. Fingers still crossed for June 1 open!!

I noticed that as well and believe he was also smirking. Then the meeting organizer said “well, thought you’d give us a little nugget“ and his smile read “no way buddy.”

 

[SaintsManiac]

Agreed. Considering what's going on, they should know that that June 1st date was very fluid. Who knows maybe it will happen, but if it doesn't, so be it. This is an unprecedented situation, and these parks deserve some slack in that regard.

They'll never cut them slack. If they don't open on June 1st people will roast them. Same people who would roast them if they catch the virus at WDW.

 

[dischris11]

I listened and it just seemed like he was sticking close to the talking points. There's not much to glean from that yet. Basically, they aren't ready to share their plans, whatever they may be.

 

[Searc]

I 100% agree, I don’t think it’s Disney’s fault if people took an “opening” date from March as law. But yeah, people are going to be pissed so I just disagree that most realized it was always a maybe.

I think a lot of people don’t realize it. There are a lot more people in the this is stupid just open up camp than is represented on these boards IMO.

Oh, I know, I read their incoherent rantings and ravings online every single day. No one should have taken the June 1st as an open date and if they did, well .