Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Bjn10]

 

[Mit88]

I agree. I think the August rumor or the idea they’d stay closed until the NBA is done is pretty much out the window. My revised guess after June 1 was miserably wrong was the 15th. Think I’ll just stick with it. It could easily be the 22nd before we see a full opening though.

The “No guests until NBA is done” guesses were far more misinformed than people who held out hope June 1st

 

[e_yerger]

'cause you might be getting a new bike and you might be getting socks

As someone who doesn’t know how to ride a bike, and has exactly 7 pairs of socks, i don’t know how to feel about this

 

[chicagoshannon]

It’s my understanding that the resorts are not included in the task force. Disney can do what they want. That’s why Universal didn’t mention resorts.

Correct hotels/resorts were never required to close in Florida so they can just open whenever they want.

 

[SaintsManiac]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/05/flor...disney-world-ahead-of-reopening-announcement/

 

[Eric Smith]

Just wanted to add (take it for what it's worth): I just spoke with a few friends of mine who are Parks Ops CMs (don't want to say which specific lines of business) spread across three of the four parks, and none of them have been called back yet or heard about a reopening date. These are all younger CMs (but we're not talking about new hires by any means; full-timers for the most part) with less seniority, so they wouldn't be the very first to be called back but I'd expect them to be back at work when their parks reopen.

I don’t see how the front line cast members would need to go back more than a week before opening. I don’t see the training taking more than a couple days at most.

 

[andyman8]

I don’t see how the front line cast members would need to go back more than a week before opening. I don’t see the training taking more than a couple days at most.

I agree, especially for CMs with that seniority. I was just putting it out there in case anyone was wondering if Disney had put out any sort of internal notice on The Hub or something. Just wanted to share what information I had.

 

[CouponGirl]

I will start a separate news only thread soon. Discussion will continue here. News updates will come in the new thread so it’s much easier to find.

I wish I could triple like this post... thanks!

 

[TexasChick123]

I agree, especially for CMs with that seniority. I was just putting it out there in case anyone was wondering if Disney had put out any sort of internal notice on The Hub or something. Just wanted to share what information I had.

They have to be VERY careful with info getting out to the public. Disney is a publicly traded company. There are legal implications if news gets out before Disney makes an announcement or approves an announcement.

 

[Krandor]

I don’t see how the front line cast members would need to go back more than a week before opening. I don’t see the training taking more than a couple days at most.

depends on the job. Some will require a lot more prep work to get ready. A merc location not as much but eating places will have more prep work to do. The main extra time will be for managers or chefs getting supply chains and orders started.

 

[e_yerger]

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...inish-basketball-season-at-walt-disney-world/
Please tell me why I read this article like they would be sleeping at WWOS Lebron sleepin on the floor in a rollaway cot

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

I agree, especially for CMs with that seniority. I was just putting it out there in case anyone was wondering if Disney had put out any sort of internal notice on The Hub or something. Just wanted to share what information I had.

Thank you for the update. The cast member in our household has heard nothing as well. And he’s got high seniority and communicates with other cast members. It’s been exceptionally quiet. He did mention that HR is supposed to call when they’re getting ready to go back to check availability status before scheduling. Not sure if that’s the actual case since things keep changing.

 

[LeeLee'sMom]

this just made me want to hurl.

why are we like this

I know, I was so eager to know something and now scared

 

[Brianstl]

Interesting that the official announcement says phased reopening of the theme parks, no mention of hotels...

They don’t have to present a plan to reopen the hotels. They do have to present a plan to reopen the theme parks.

 

[thingaboutarsenal]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1265424984970854401

No way they post this today and then say something negative tomorrow. I'm optimistic tomorrow is going to be surprising in a good way.

 

[e_yerger]

No way they post this today and then say something negative tomorrow. I'm optimistic tomorrow is going to be surprising in a good way.

Depends on how people take things. This security guy could be excited to see you because only MK will be open.

 

[Sarahslay]

Depends on how people take things. This security guy could be excited to see you because only MK will be open.

Well, we’re all in need to get back to our laughing place so I refuse to read in to this in a negative way.

 

[Jiminy76]

No way they post this today and then say something negative tomorrow. I'm optimistic tomorrow is going to be surprising in a good way.

I want to be optimistic but will not allow myself to get too excited until I hear the actual plan and dates tomorrow. At this point I would have to believe we could be looking at least at having some parks open by late June/ early July given the Twitter post. This is much better as the past few days I was really starting to feel they were leaning towards the end of August before opening any parks.

I'll finally get off the ledge once we hear about the DVC resorts opening up so I can get an idea if my scheduled late July trip can actually happen and what parks will be open during this time. I still have a bad feeling about Epcot opening last and I'm concerned they may not open up until late summer in an effort to catch up on construction.

 

[Lisa75]

I want to be optimistic but will not allow myself to get too excited until I hear the actual plan and dates tomorrow. At this point I would have to believe we could be looking at least at having some parks open by late June/ early July given the Twitter post. This is much better as the past few days I was really starting to feel they were leaning towards the end of August before opening any parks.

I'll finally get off the ledge once we hear about the DVC resorts opening up so I can get an idea if my scheduled late July trip can actually happen and what parks will be open during this time. I still have a bad feeling about Epcot opening last and I'm concerned they may not open up until late summer in an effort to catch up on construction.

Me too! That’s going to be a crowded DVC ledge tomorrow. I’m wondering if we’ll know anything from the announcement itself or have to wait for MS page to update. Or get through to MS.

 

[rteetz]

For those wanting to follow news updates in a thread without chatter.

Walt Disney World Reopening Updates (News Only)