Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Mit88]

This dream of a vaccine is a big factor of why people don’t want things to reopen just yet. “Just wait for the vaccine, it’ll be here by September and it will be ok to go back to normal life”. The media continues to rattle off these different companies and countries that are working on a vaccine. Key word. Working. They’ve been working on a vaccine for HIV since the early 80s.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Maybe this is what Disney has been waiting on. They had to cancel 6-1 but are going to get open by 6/8?

Sounds like they can't announce the date until they get clearance from the governor so I concur...

 

[LSUmiss]

How can you possible be “sure” that other people have changed their minds? Consumer confidence is low. A majority of the country thinks the opening is being rushed in certain areas. I don’t know if they are correct. We shall aee

A majority is somewhat misleading.
A lot of the surveys I have seen say it’s like 51/49. So yes technically that’s the majority, but it’s not like it’s 80%. It’s much closer to 50/50 which I think is why we so much heated debate about it.

 

[CastAStone]

How long do we think before submitted dates leak?

The day they’re submitted, for sure.

 

[jlwhitney]

Sounds like movie theaters are still not included

 

[CastAStone]

Sounds like movie theaters are still not included

In the states that have allowed it the major chains are refusing to open. So probably no rush on that one.

 

[Mit88]

Sounds like movie theaters are still not included

DeSantis has been against movie theaters opening since the start. The first big movie set to release (Tenant) isn’t for 9 weeks. I think they’ll open theaters 2-3 weeks before hand to test things out and get people comfortable

 

[jlwhitney]

In the states that have allowed it the major chains are refusing to open. So probably no rush on that one.

I want auditoriums to open

 

[LSUmiss]

ill use David from Fresh Baked as an example. He said in April no way, no how would he be caught dead at a Disney park before there was a vaccine. Now he’s saying that he’s accepted that the virus will be lingering for a long time and he’s ready to be in the parks again as soon as they open.

People are starting to get over the fear of death that was welded into their minds as if it were a guarantee. You hear all of the stories about people dying or being in the ICU, but rarely hear any recovery stories. With more tests, come more positive cases pushing down the odds of fatality. Not to mention with every passing day more people are realizing a vaccine is a pipe dream

I think that’s it. I was 100% on board with flattening the curve in the beginning. And then we did that & things didn’t get as dire as predicted. But, if there will be no cure or vaccine, then I just have to get out there & do what I can to minimize my risk. Sometimes worry still creeps up. For instance, an outdoor place for little kids is opening here next week. DH & I at first were like, idk about bringing DS & then we said, but what are we waiting for? This is probably a better time to dip our toes in the water b/c there will be limited capacity & other safety measures in place.

 

[AmberMV]

Just a note...In Florida's phased reopening plan here https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/covid19/Taskforce Report.pdf notes these details for Phase 2-which allow theme parks to reopen, but the bit about vacation rentals is of importance for Disney resorts, possibly?

 

[Mit88]

I think that’s it. I was 100% on board with flattening the curve in the beginning. And then we did that & things didn’t get as dire as predicted. But, if there will be no cure or vaccine, then I just have to get out there & do what I can to minimize my risk. Sometimes worry still creeps up. For instance, an outdoor place for little kids is opening here next week. DH & I at first were like, idk about bringing DS & then we said, but what are we waiting for? This is probably a better time to dip our toes in the water b/c there will be limited capacity & other safety measures in place.

I still don’t leave the house other than going to the grocery store, or go for runs. I’m still trying to do my part. But part of that is because most things aren’t open. I can’t wait to get back to work at my office rather than at home. And the first day my gym opens, I’ll be there. But until these things that I enjoy open back up, I’m not going to go do things just to do them.

 

[LSUmiss]

I would go to see old movies! I miss going to "the show" so much more than hair and nail salons being open but those are both a close second.

Lol! Idk I can watch movies at home, but my hair & nails right now?! Ack! But, with stuff opening here, I have nails booked for Wed & hair for the next Tuesday! I am so excited!

 

[dina444444]

Just a note...In Florida's phased reopening plan here https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/covid19/Taskforce Report.pdf notes these details for Phase 2-which allow theme parks to reopen, but the bit about vacation rentals is of importance for Disney resorts, possibly?
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I take vacation rentals to mean things like Air BnB and VRBO.

 

[LeeLee'sMom]

So does this mean only Floridians can stay at the Resorts initially?

 

[AmberMV]

I take vacation rentals to mean things like Air BnB and VRBO.

Not DVC? And what would be the difference in effect of not allowing out of state to stay in vac rentals but allowing them in hotels?

 

[abnihon]

I wonder when the new DS Cirque show will finally get to premiere.. they were selling tickets starting June 1st last I checked (we had tickets for April that were refunded)

 

[Primeval Princess]

everyone's reaction is totally dependent on the boat they are in, yeah? I guess my whole point: a lot of us are in some crappy boats, a little kindness and compassion would be appreciated for everyone. I hope you get some kindness and compassion thrown your way, stay safe and healthy

Well said.

 

[AmberMV]

So does this mean only Floridians can stay at the Resorts initially?

It's a bit vague IMO, but it seems to appear that way

 

[cakebaker]

So does this mean only Floridians can stay at the Resorts initially?

The gov's comments were in regards to airbnb's and VRBO- hotels have always been allowed to be open. Disney's resorts are just hotels. They never had to close. DVC or not, doesn't matter.

 

[andyman8]

While the governor’s announcement certainly is good news for a potential reopening, I want to caution everyone that just because Disney can reopen doesn’t mean they absolutely will. Right now, we know they’re not opening before June 6 and by the end of next week, we’ll know if they’re opening by June 13. Disney may opt to give it some time and, as I said yesterday, push their reopening past the Fourth. They’ve always been very cautious (for good reason), and I don’t think this situation will be any different.

For example, they could’ve been operating Disney Springs on May 4 if they wanted, but they’ve waited all the way to May 27 to have their owned and operated locations at DS open. I think they’ll wait a bit to gage how things are going in DS before moving forward with the parks. Remember that Disney closed weeks before there was any sort of state government order on the virus in Florida.

Universal, on the other hand, might take a different approach. I will just caution that UOR’s “at least May 31” statement is the same one that’s currently up on USH‘s website, and I can absolutely assure you that USH is not reopening on June 1, given that the county the park is in has just extended their safer at home order indefinitely. UOR and USH will absolutely not open at the same time, but just a word of caution.