Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SaintsManiac]

Do we know this? All they talked about on the call was "dated tickets". That could mean single day tickets only.

It's what I read in the BlogMickey link I posted in this thread.

Purchase dated admission tickets for Shanghai Disneyland prior to their arrival, as on-site sales will not be available. Annual Pass holders must make a reservation for their visit date and time through Shanghai Disney Resort’s official online channels before their visit to the park. During this “Advanced Reservation Period,” General Admission tickets for Shanghai Disneyland will not be accepted;**

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Hey if Disneyland blocks all APs a regular ticket would get you a near private park!

(For the record, I don’t think APs end up straight up blocked.)

 

[Mit88]

They’re likely seeing how the “reservation” system works over there, if that’s what dates tickets really means, and if it goes over well enough there, possibly implement it over here. But as they said, what happens over there isn’t indicative of what happens here

 

[SaintsManiac]

They made it clear that they understand how different WDW is with resorts, APs, etc. They know that what works there might not work at WDW.

 

[helloconnie]

Keep in mind everyone that Bob Chapek said what would happen domestically for Parks may not be the same as Shanghai.

 

[helloconnie]

I bet they will give Shanghai a couple of weeks to see how everything works then announce the domestic park strategy. Mr. Chapek did mention the "pent up demand" domestically and what ever capacity they open at he felt they would meet. That came after someone asked what minimum capacity was needed to break even.

 

[juice0358]

I know my opinion won't be liked by most, but I think after that earnings call it is pretty clear that Disney will take the most cautious approach with domestic openings and a June 1st opening is pretty much completely eliminated. JMHO, we will see in the near future.

 

[cm123]

"Because we know the demand is there, single day admission is now $300"

 

[Mit88]

I bet they will give Shanghai a couple of weeks to see how everything works then announce the domestic park strategy. Mr. Chapek did mention the "pent up demand" domestically and what ever capacity they open at he felt they would meet. That came after someone asked what minimum capacity was needed to break even.

i think you’ll see Shanghai open for a week, maybe two before they make any announcement of early June cancellations. They can’t wait too long before giving a heads up, but if CMs aren’t back by next weekend I would think June 1st is very unlikely

 

[SaintsManiac]

I know my opinion won't be liked by most, but I think after that earnings call it is pretty clear that Disney will take the most cautious approach with domestic openings and a June 1st opening is pretty much completely eliminated. JMHO, we will see in the near future.

Agreed. That was the tone I got from the call.

 

[yulilin3]

For those that haven't opened the Disney Park Blog article, these are the guidelines Disney is working with closely
https://www.ustravel.org/sites/default/files/media_root/document/HealthandSafetyGuidance.pdfstraight from the guidelines:
Responding effectively to COVID-19 is a shared responsibility. Our guidance reflects the essential role the travel industry must play to help promote the health and safety of our customers and employees. But no industry can overcome this challenge alone. Travelers also have a responsibility. They must adopt new travel practices and follow sciencebased guidelines to help protect the health of their family and those around them, including fellow travelers and industry employees. In the spirit of collective action needed to defeat COVID-19, we urge travelers to do their part and follow government and industry guidance to help protect themselves and others. By working together, we can overcome the challenge, begin to reopen our economy and responsibly get America traveling again.

 

[rteetz]

I know my opinion won't be liked by most, but I think after that earnings call it is pretty clear that Disney will take the most cautious approach with domestic openings and a June 1st opening is pretty much completely eliminated. JMHO, we will see in the near future.

Certainly everything won’t be open by June 1st. I think Springs and resorts could be though.

 

[Pickle Rick]

Certainly everything won’t be open by June 1st. I think Springs and resorts could be though.

All resorts? Or a select few?

 

[juice0358]

Certainly everything won’t be open by June 1st. I think Springs and resorts could be though.

I definitely agree with this, DS should be open by June 1st if not earlier.

 

[rteetz]

All resorts? Or a select few?

We don’t know what disney will do there.

 

[briternik]

I notice Seaworld in Houston also shows operating hours starting June 1st. That makes Seaworld, Universal Florida, Disney, and Silver Dollar City all showing operating hours as if they will be open on June 1st.

 

[Mom2Anna&Elsa]

We don’t know what disney will do there.

I think Disney will run into some trouble if they don’t open the DVC resorts by June 1. It would require them to extend an additional group of use years.

 

[Janet McDonald]

Thanks for sharing that news. I think it's encouraging too, but I also am really hoping my late June trip to Disney is going to happen, so I know I'm biased!

Same!! June 29-July 7 for us!

 

[rteetz]

I think Disney will run into some trouble if they don’t open the DVC resorts by June 1. It would require them to extend an additional group of use years.

They may not have a choice. Disney isn’t the only timeshare company dealing with this.

 

[disneyfan150]

I notice Seaworld in Houston

Did you mean Orlando Seaworld or San Antonio Seaworld? We don't have Seaworld in Houston.