Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[zemmer]

May 20!
DS phased opening begins...


https://blogmickey.com/2020/05/disney-springs-phased-reopening-scheduled-for-may-20th/

The article says both May 20 and May 29. I wonder which it is.
Edit: Nevermind. I see it’s May 20 from Disney.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

The article says both May 20 and May 29. I wonder which it is.

disney springs own website says May 20th

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Real news!!! What do we do now

 

[yulilin3]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/05/disney-springs-begins-phased-reopening-on-may-20/

 

[DGsAtBLT]

So it’s just third party in this phase? Or did I read that wrong?

 

[dina444444]

From that parks blog post:
- Masks will be required of guests and employees
- 3rd party vendors to start

 

[sullivan.kscott]

So it’s just third party in this phase? Or did I read that wrong?

Disney’s article says third party, but that they are actively speaking with labor unions for next steps. I read that as a sign that they just need to iron out a few more details about how to bring back Disney cast members in the coming weeks.
All in all, great news! Even if not a big surprise.

 

[Mit88]

Isn’t most of the Springs comprised of 3rd party stores and restaurants?

 

[yulilin3]

here's the article for those that can't open the link
A phased reopening of Disney Springs will begin on May 20. Following the guidance of government and health officials, a limited number of shopping and dining experiences that are owned by third-party operating participants will begin to open during this initial phase. The rest of Walt Disney World Resort will remain closed, including theme parks and resort hotels.

As we continue to monitor conditions, and with the health of guests and Disney cast members at the forefront of our planning, we are making several operational changes. Disney Springs will begin to reopen in a way that incorporates enhanced safety measures, including increased cleaning procedures, the use of appropriate face coverings by both cast members and guests, limited-contact guest services and additional safety training for cast members.

We will apply learnings and ideas from leaders in the health and travel industries, and we’re also talking to our unions as we prepare for some cast members to return to work.

During the initial opening phase, Disney Springs will have limitations on capacity, parking and operating hours. Given this unprecedented situation, we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we navigate through this process as responsibly as we can. Additional protocols and procedures may be announced closer to the opening date. Please check DisneySprings.com as we get closer to May 20 for the most current information on operating hours, locations and safety procedures.

 

[TomServo27]

From that parks blog post:
- Masks will be required of guests and employees
- 3rd party vendors to start

Oh know mask required everyone grab your pitchforks.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

From that parks blog post:
- Masks will be required of guests and employees
- 3rd party vendors to start

Where did you see required? Or does use of appropriate face coverings = required?

 

[rteetz]

Isn’t most of the Springs comprised of 3rd party stores and restaurants?

Most of the dining is. Not all of the stores though. World of Disney, Once Upon a Toy, pin store, etc are Disney.

 

[cakebaker]

Interesting that they addresses the parks and resorts on disneysprings.com. I never visit that website. Is this new?
“Upon reopening, theme parks, Disney Resort hotels, restaurants, attractions, experiences and other offerings may be modified and will be limited in capacity and subject to limited availability or closure, based on direction from health experts and government officials to promote physical distancing.”

 

[dina444444]

Where did you see required? Or does use of appropriate face coverings = required?

That means required to me

 

[Mit88]

Oh know mask required everyone grab your pitchforks.

it’s a shopping center. I think that’s easier to control in that setting. But could also be a sign of what may be required in the parks

 

[dina444444]

Oh know mask required everyone grab your pitchforks.

I was expecting this to be a requirement and I personally am already planning for wearing a mask when I get to return to the parks

 

[DGsAtBLT]

That means required to me

After all our masks debates it almost reads intentionally vague to me lol. That absolutely may be a me problem though.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Well it’s phased and third party, which makes me think June 15th the earliest the parks would open

gotta wear masks to Disney springs also

 

[Mit88]

Most of the dining is. Not all of the stores though. World of Disney, Once Upon a Toy, pin store, etc are Disney.

Well yeah, I knew those were. Like NBA experience, and Cirque,are those 3rd party?

 

[Mit88]

Well it’s phased and third party, which makes me think June 15th the earliest the parks would open

gotta wear masks to Disney springs also

I don’t envision 12 days is enough to move to opening parks. But who knows