Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[yulilin3]

May i suggest people go share te their thoughts on the Disney parks blog post,? Plenty of arguments pro ands against there already

 

[e_yerger]

May i suggest people go share te their thoughts on the Disney parks blog post,? Plenty of arguments pro ands against there already

I was just reading that, thinking “oh wow some of these people are DEF on that disboard thread”

 

[SaintsManiac]

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[planecrazy63]

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This is the best sign that I have seen that UO is going to open sooner rather than later. Most likely their plan is in final draft. Interesting to note that VP Pence on Wednesday is meeting with Gov Desantis and Theme Park Leaders from Disney and Universal. Would expect something to come out of that - but maybe that is wishful thinking.


Maybe we should start a thread for tomorrow called "Have the WDW Cast Member schedules come out" and wait for @yulilin3 to update us (last week I really appreciated the thoughtful updates on this.) All kidding aside, when the schedules come out we should have a much better idea of what is coming.

 

[yulilin3]

This is the best sign that I have seen that UO is going to open sooner rather than later. Most likely their plan is in final draft. Interesting to note that VP Pence on Wednesday is meeting with Gov Desantis and Theme Park Leaders from Disney and Universal. Would expect something to come out of that - but maybe that is wishful thinking.


Maybe we should start a thread for tomorrow called "Have the WDW Cast Member schedules come out" and wait for @yulilin3 to update us (last week I really appreciated the thoughtful updates on this.) All kidding aside, when the schedules come out we should have a much better idea of what is coming.

Not necessary to open a new thread, I'll part here and the other 3 threads as soon as i see a schedule and hear about others schedule

 

[Krandor]

Not necessary to open a new thread, I'll part here and the other 3 threads as soon as i see a schedule and hear about others schedule

So we shouldn't ask every 5 minutes if it is out yet?

 

[rpb718]

So we shouldn't ask every 5 minutes if it is out yet?

It was late last week. Just saying.

 

[yulilin3]

So we shouldn't ask every 5 minutes if it is out yet?

I would appreciate that and im sure Ryan would too

 

[Mit88]

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As expected, it didn’t take “weeks” to put these stickers down as some originally thought it would

 

[e_yerger]

As expected, it didn’t take “weeks” to put these stickers down as some originally thought it would

It’s the training and practicing and logistics that will take weeks. And by weeks, we mean more than one.

No one like an “i told ya so”.

 

[Krandor]

As expected, it didn’t take “weeks” to put these stickers down as some originally thought it would

That is one location. Are they already in every ride queue, restaurant, resort, shop.... It won't take weeks but with the number of places they will be needed it will still take time. It doesn't take long to put up one or a few but the issue is how many will be needed but with enough people it can do quickly.

 

[planecrazy63]

Not necessary to open a new thread, I'll part here and the other 3 threads as soon as i see a schedule and hear about others schedule

Sorry - I thought my "in all seriousness" conveyed I knew there wasn't a new thread needed, but probably it didn't. Now if there wasn't so much "mask debate to wade through".

Thank you as a mod for all you do.

 

[orangetree]

Univeral didn't have something like SDL to do their own trials and testing, so there's a good chance thats what the stickers are for rather than an indication that they're opening very soon

 

[cakebaker]

That is one location. Are they already in every ride queue, restaurant, resort, shop.... It won't take weeks but with the number of places they will be needed it will still take time. It doesn't take long to put up one or a few but the issue is how many will be needed but with enough people it can do quickly.

Disney can switch from Halloween to Christmas overnight. Pretty sure they can put a few stickers down in less time.

 

[wombat_5606]

Disney can switch from Halloween to Christmas overnight. Pretty sure they can put a few stickers down in less time.

Yes, but that was in the old days. They are probably working with a lot fewer people right now.

 

[Krandor]

It’s the training and practicing and logistics that will take weeks. And by weeks, we mean more than one.

No one like an “i told ya so”.

The part that is going to take the longest is the supply chain. All the food places likely had to throw away all their perishables... what beer is left may need to be replaced with fresh kegs things like that. A lot of the food places will almost be restocking from zero and since disney hasn't be buying much lately do the venders and distributers that disney buys from have enough in their warehouse to supply that order (since disney isn't buying they may not be stocking as much that they may have to throw out). So getting all that started back up would likely take the longest and disney may need to give them a heads-up a few weeks out.

 

[BG2457VT]

As expected, it didn’t take “weeks” to put these stickers down as some originally thought it would

Might as well take their time. It will be awhile before the mask restrictions get lifted so they can open without them.

 

[andyman8]

As expected, it didn’t take “weeks” to put these stickers down as some originally thought it would

Before you try to start fights with your fellow posters, perhaps you should re-read the posts you’re referencing. There was much discussion surrounding the need to have these in place well before an opening for testing, training, etc... It’s not just about putting stickers down and throwing open the gates. From calling back TMs to reworking queues and stores and restaurants to restarting supply chains to testing guest flow, there’s a lot that has to be done before a park reopens. And based on what we’ve seen from other parks, I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s even more (barricades, etc...) that have yet to be installed.

Also note that even though we’re seeing these on May 16, we’re still two weeks before the earliest possible reopening date.

 

[Krandor]

Disney can switch from Halloween to Christmas overnight. Pretty sure they can put a few stickers down in less time.

That is with a full crew working in the parks. They don't have that today. With current manpower on-site it would take a while to get that many in.

 

[planecrazy63]

Disney can switch from Halloween to Christmas overnight. Pretty sure they can put a few stickers down in less time.

I feel like in some ways Disney has an advantage over UO in that they have now placed queue markers, etc at two parkers (SDL and HK). Some of the layouts are very similar so they won't have to redo their thinking 100% and will know what it takes.

For those that aren't they will or already have done walkthroughs of locations to make sure the flow works. This is something they do for new rides and understand people flow better than most companies.

Not saying they could open tomorrow, but I don't think, absent government decisions that it will take 2 months.