Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[tinkerhon]

Well, other than the date, this really didn't get any more information to help making a decision on to keep our trip or not.

same - no resort( resort pools) bus ADR, FP info ?

 

[emilymad]

Now just to make a backup plan for December in case all of this is still in place

 

[Krandor]

It’s like they’re doing in Shanghai. You reserve the date you want to go ahead of time.

The difference with WDW is the 4 parks. Do you have to reserve a specific park? no hoppers? do resort guests get priority? does a FP count as reservation?

A lot of details will be different then SDL.

 

[Eric Smith]

I'm surprised that with the focus being "restarting the economy and tourism", there's zero information from Disney on the resorts. How are we supposed to plan vacations, even with park dates, without knowing resort plans?

This task force is focused on reopening the parks. Universal and SeaWorld didn't mention resorts either.

 

[cakebaker]

They didn't meet any of the few requirements we had...Our dates, at least everything but Epcot open. Pretty easy decision to cancel and not in the mood to play the guessing game as to when they will actually be open when I don't have to try and get a ticket to get in the gates. I'm out.

 

[b2k1121]

It seems from some comments here that thought Disney would open its parks without masks and with fireworks and parades. That was never going to happen.

Seriously. Those have been assumptions from the very start by everyone. Some people just want to whine about anything they can.

 

[ZanyToes]

I’d expect by 2022.

I've been wrong before but I'd bet good money it won't last that long.

 

[tinkerhon]

Apparently Chapek is late.

Darn World of Disney line!

 

[juice0358]

Imagine fast forwarding a month, and an outbreak being traced to UOR. Disney will look like geniuses with CM and guest safety in front of profit. Not saying this will happen, but if it does... add in that they also showed they will open when THEY deem it safe to open and have properly prepared for these changes and I think it is a win all around for them. The only fall out at this point will be from ultra fans like us on this board. In a year the casual fan will not remember that Disney opened a month later than UOR.

Disney was prudent and not pressured and I respect that in a major corporation. If in a month the virus has disappeared into the summer and UOR removes face mask requirements, WDW could modify their opening requirements and never have to require a face mask in their theme parks.

 

[JacknSally]

We might get more info re: resorts after Monday, since the NBA has been saying they'll announce their plan on June 1.

 

[andyman8]

Also I don’t think Disney is going to give a huge head’s up when certain restrictions will be lifted or when character greetings, parades, and fireworks will return. With Shanghai for example, indoor shows just returned one day, no fanfare or real announcement. I think they’ll do it quietly.

 

[Pyotr]

I‘m sorry Disney, but the modified experience just is not worth the cost. My family vacation for this summer will be rescheduled for next year. Hopefully by then my kids will be able to see fireworks and parades.

 

[JayhawkCruiser]

Imagine fast forwarding a month, and an outbreak being traced to UOR. Disney will look like geniuses with CM and guest safety in front of profit. Not saying this will happen, but if it does... add in that they also showed they will open when THEY deem it safe to open and have properly prepared for these changes and I think it is a win all around for them. The only fall out at this point will be from ultra fans like us on this board. In a year the casual fan will not remember that Disney opened a month later than UOR.

Disney was prudent and not pressured and I respect that in a major corporation. If in a month the virus has disappeared into the summer and UOR removes face mask requirements, WDW could modify their opening requirements and never have to require a face mask in their theme parks.

That’s certainly one way to spin it.

 

[Krandor]

Disney was prudent and not pressured and I respect that in a major corporation. If in a month the virus has disappeared into the summer and UOR removes face mask requirements, WDW could modify their opening requirements and never have to require a face mask in their theme parks.

I do too and while I hate it for people with cancelled vacations I'd rather disney be prudent and only open when they think they can do it safely. Racing to be "first" during a pandemic can be bad.

 

[hunterjumperluv]

So is Lex Luther not coming on? We’ve moved on to another segment..

 

[SaintsManiac]

So is Lex Luther not coming on? We’ve moved on to another segment..

Yeah I closed it out. Hopefully someone here gives us the details if he ever shows up.

 

[Pickle Rick]

Seriously. Those have been assumptions from the very start by everyone. Some people just want to whine about anything they can.

you have people that wanted disney open right away with no restrictions or guildelines, which is bizarre, imo. A company like Disney was always going to be extra cautious

 

[BarbLynnM]

Sorry to all the June/July vacation folks. It stinks, but the good news is if you have a vacation planned and can deal with the restrictions you can go and still have fun. The question is, will you get a good value? It's up to the individual and/or family really.

Also, gloating and "I told you so's" just isn't nice (tiny psa).

We had a back up plan to go to the national parks if Disney didn't open for June, as my s/o won't get another vacation this year. I've been to many of the parks (Yellowstone, etc) but have never been to the grand canyon so it's not a total loss for us.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

So is Lex Luther not coming on? We’ve moved on to another segment..

They just changed the headline to him.

 

[cakebaker]

Seriously. Those have been assumptions from the very start by everyone. Some people just want to whine about anything they can.

Seriously, people are disappointed. Lay off. No one I saw ever expected everything to be open.