Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[e_yerger]

We may see fireworks only on certain nights of the week, rather than nightly. Disneyland only does fireworks nightly during busy times (x-mas week, holiday weekends etc). It would cause incentives to visit the parks on certain nights, but it would save money overall without having to cut the fireworks all together.

 

[MickeyEars]

Thanks everyone. I’m going to wait until Disney makes an announcement next week.
I sure hope they don’t wait until Friday!!

 

[Mit88]

Only way I could see it is if they do a live stream on Disney+ or something and they see "value" in spending the money that way

They could shoot off fireworks (on July 4th) from each of the parks after everyone has already left. I’m not sure if you can see the fireworks from the parking lot at TTC, but I know you can see them from the parking lots of DHS and Epcot. So maybe they can tell people to head back to their cars or to the parking lots to watch a special 4th of July fireworks celebration. Its a stretch, but its an idea

 

[TheMaxRebo]

My guess is they'll stream the ones from last year. Hey maybe I'll see myself!!

yeah, I could see that too - just if they thought here was value in getting publicity with a true live stream, and using that to market how the parks are operating and why "now, more than ever, is a time to visit the Magic!" that could be a reason to do so

 

[MickeyMinnie1971]

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[JayhawkCruiser]

I can see MK fireworks from my house. I live right behind MK, but there’s a fairly good view even from miles away. Its been very odd not hearing them every night.

I miss hearing the nightly booms. My dogs have been big fans of the Disney shut down though.

 

[cakebaker]

Absolutely, its a very easy excuse to use, and its easily explained as to why theyd need to cancel fireworks without having to say its because theyd prefer not to spend money on fireworks. But if they put markers on the ground for fireworks, no one would follow it. They’d all move to their perfect spot which would cause buildups.

It would certainly be easier not to have them, although I really wish they would, at least for the holiday. I snagged a dessert party for July 3 and was so looking forward to it! Clearly, I’m biased.

 

[atricks]

Universal now completely out of the County's hands and on to the Governor.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1263840381277540361

Edit: sorry saw this was already posted.

 

[Tjddis]

An interesting morning here. We have never been to UO. We are totally all in and loyal to WDW. Like the complete immersive experience of being on Disney property. No desire to put down what I don’t know of. Just seems to me WDW has lots more moving parts. For example the ADR situation is going to be a complete nightmare imho. How to manipulate all those reservations to work within capacity limits? Ouch. Again I have no knowledge of UO, but do they have anywhere near the number of TA eateries? Also as far as UO being a locals park it would certainly appear they are kind of declaring themselves as such by announcing park plans without resort plans. I get that they are all third party but by declaring park date without resort dates sort of implies they don’t see them as vital to the bottom line, no?
No way WDW could announce a park plan without a resort plan. So that takes more time. Even if parks are opening initially without resorts.
Also I think the NBA issue is huge in the reopen scenario. I do not think bringing in the NBA will cause any issues to opening parks/hotels. But there will be logistic concerns to work out. And also they have a huge interest in the NBA coming back due to the ESPN situation. If they get the influx of revenue from the NBA it may influence their capacity in that they can set that capacity in combination with NBA influx to make the numbers work. Something UO does not have to consider. NBA has said they will release info on restart on or around June 1.
Lastly capacity limits will be a thing. Just a reality to the current situation. Too political to avoid looking like you are disregarding this safety protocol. All of this factored in I see some sort of opening on or around 7/1

 

[Sarahslay]

We may see fireworks only on certain nights of the week, rather than nightly. Disneyland only does fireworks nightly during busy times (x-mas week, holiday weekends etc). It would cause incentives to visit the parks on certain nights, but it would save money overall without having to cut the fireworks all together.

but then they would have issues with capacity and a lot of angry folks. If you only offer it a few nights a week those are the nights everyone will want to visit. All of the people who just HAVE to see it on their trip will save their park days for that, much like how people save their MK days for non-party days during Halloween and Christmas party times, the parks get so crowded on non-party days that I actually choose to go on party days and just leave early to avoid all the crowds the next day.

 

[LSUmiss]

People keep talking about how crowded it would be July 4th, but the reality is, it won't be - because it will be subject to capacity restrictions.

That’s my question. I don’t think it’ll be normal July 4th crowds. But, I was hoping to get in at the lowest capacity when they first open & am wondering how long that’ll be. I know no one knows. Now that they have cancelled til 6/13. If they open the next week, that will put us in the first group. DH is concerned about going when they first open b/c he thinks it might be a mess. Also, if I move to July, I can stop worrying if I’ll get cancelled next week. But if July moves up to more normal capacity, I’d rather take my chances on June.

 

[LSUmiss]

I don’t think people will come back to the parks in droves. Our gym reopened with a 25% limit, and it’s a ghost town, and that’s with us having to wear gloves. People are scared, and a theme park isn’t a place a lot want to be with a virus out there. I know on this board we’re all huge Disney fans, but I don’t think a lot of guests are coming back for a while. Remember that many people makes these trips only 1 time or every few years. They don’t want to spend this kind of money to have “modified experiences”. Your diehard fans, AP holders, and locals will go, but I think a lot of people will be postponing their trips. I know if I only went once every 5 years, I’d push my trip back.

Idk b/c we have the opposite here. Things opened & they’re packed. Not more than their limited capacity, but places with appts are booked for weeks now & places pretty much have no issues reaching their 25% capacity.

 

[Mit88]

Universal now completely out of the County's hands and on to the Governor.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1263840381277540361

Edit: sorry saw this was already posted.

DeSantis said that the decision was primarily going to be in the hands of Mayor Demmings, so this is all but confirmed with just DeSantis having to sign the document. Theres a 0% chance that DeSantis doesnt sign it

 

[gottalovepluto]

Thanks everyone. I’m going to wait until Disney makes an announcement next week.
I sure hope they don’t wait until Friday!!

I hope they don't wait until Fri as well. I feel like Fri news from Disney is always bad news. And they like to do it after the close of business on the east coast...

 

[Mit88]

I hope they don't wait until Fri as well. I feel like Fri news from Disney is always bad news. And they like to do it after the close of business on the east coast...

I think the next Task Force meeting is on Wednesday. I would guess thats when the plans will be revealed and approved on Thursday

 

[yulilin3]

Idk b/c we have the opposite here. Things opened & they’re packed. Not more than their limited capacity, but places with appts are booked for weeks now & places pretty much have no issues reaching their 25% capacity.

I honestly don't think Disney will be at regular capacity for a while, even without any restrictions. It's not the same a local attraction than an international destination where you have to pay thousands of dollars to come, and like I said the SATG are not coming (as far as I know) this year along with other international travel. I think you'll be fine, but I hate that this decision is so hard for many of you, I emphasize with the uncertainty of it all for everyone

 

[yulilin3]

I think the next Task Force meeting is on Wednesday. I would guess thats when the plans will be revealed and approved on Thursday

They might be required to give a presentation to the task force, which would mean we will know Wednesday if that's when they are presenting, approval by the Mayor on Thursday and then DeSantis on Friday?

 

[Mit88]

David (Fresh Baked) on his thursday show seemed to be under the impression that Disneyland would be open on July 1st. Maybe we’re not hearing much news from DLR, but with how California is running with their phases, I think DLR being opened in the beginning of July is more of a pipe dream than WDW being open by then.

 

[dina444444]

David (Fresh Baked) on his thursday show seemed to be under the impression that Disneyland would be open on July 1st. Maybe we’re not hearing much news from DLR, but with how California is running with their phases, I think DLR being opened in the beginning of July is more of a pipe dream than WDW being open by then.

My expectation is that mid/late July will be the earliest Disneyland reopens.

 

[TexasChick123]

My expectation is that mid/late July will be the earliest Disneyland reopens.

I hope so. I don’t even bother trying to predict what’s going on in California because it keeps changing so rapidly day to day.