Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[yulilin3]

I've been wondering how long the task force will be active, with most of the businesses returning to operations some of their members are not even at the meeting anymore. I believe after Phase 4 ( a return to normal) they won't be needed anymore?

 

[Remy is Up]

I've been curious about this. I wonder if they are allowed to ease some restrictions they presented in their opening plans today. 6 weeks is a long way away in terms of how fast things are changing. It would be wonderful if things continue to get better over the next 6 weeks but I wonder if they are now required to do everything that they presented today or how quickly they could ease things up once they do open.

The plans are for as is. Unless the cdc and Florida health officials come out in July and say OK back to normal, which they aren't. In fact cases are spiking in various regions and we will see 10-14 days from now the effect of memorial day crowds and the spikes that creates. They aren't changing the course on a whim and be reactionary. They have thought this out through the end of the year and beyond.

 

[Brianstl]

Can’t stay after dark in the parks, can’t go to dinner because of capacity limits, can’t swim because of capacity limits and can’t go shopping at Disney Springs because of capacity limits. A truly magical vacation.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Apologies if I missed it (hard to keep the multiple threads straight in my strained brains) but I saw Chapek did address directly the question of Disney opening 1 month later than Universal:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1265695939433345024

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I appreciate his directness and I think it is realistic - though also straight up says a bunch of people are going to see their existing vacation plans messed with

I just have missed it in the melee but current reservations will be converted over to this new reservation system? Only makes sense I guess. I really wouldn’t be surprised to see FPs eliminated (for now) and either treated like MaxPass once you’re in the gate, or just ALL standby with shorter lines due to limited capacity/using the FP line to create space for people to wait.

 

[jerry557]

And if you think the demand is going to be low, go check out what happened at World of Disney today in DS. The line to get it was 4 hours long. If they are going to limit capacity to the parks to 25-30% (based on what they did in Shanghai), there are going to be a lot of people who are staying on property paying lots of money and unable to get into the parks.

 

[godisney14]

I've been curious about this. I wonder if they are allowed to ease some restrictions they presented in their opening plans today. 6 weeks is a long way away in terms of how fast things are changing. It would be wonderful if things continue to get better over the next 6 weeks but I wonder if they are now required to do everything that they presented today or how quickly they could ease things up once they do open.

So, you mean, like saying one thing, but doing another?
I’m sure it doesn’t work like that as with many things in life.

 

[cakebaker]

Planners want certainty so they can...you know plan.

When you live 1800 miles from Disney and it costs thousands of dollars for a trip, you kinda like to know what you're getting before you go. So for now, Disney is off the list of destinations. We might look at DLR when and if it ever opens. I've got a truck load of Disney gift cards begging to be spent. I love Carsland, haven't seen GE there and love their flagship resort. Maybe they'll want my money.

 

[MaC410]

Is there any chance at all this whole situation forces Disney to move to doing bag checks like Universal with xray machines? It just would seem so weird to have all these policies in place and then still have security going through and touching everyone's bags.

 

[Remy is Up]

I just have missed it in the melee but current reservations will be converted over to this new reservation system? Only makes sense I guess. I really wouldn’t be surprised to see FPs eliminated (for now) and either treated like MaxPass once you’re in the gate, or just ALL standby with shorter lines due to limited capacity/using the FP line to create space for people to wait.

Or use fps only for e ride level attractions and stand by only for lower tier attractions with outdoor lines.

 

[cakebaker]

And if you think the demand is going to be low, go check out what happened at World of Disney today in DS. The line to get it was 4 hours long. If they are going to limit capacity to the parks to 25-30% (based on what they did in Shanghai), there are going to be a lot of people who are staying on property paying lots of money and unable to get into the parks.

Pretty sure if you had taken away the bloggers and vloggers and re-sellers, the line would've been cut by 2/3rds. That said, Disney did a miserable job of managing it. Shocked.

 

[MaC410]

So, you mean, like saying one thing, but doing another?
I’m sure it doesn’t work like that as with many things in life.

No need to be rude. No I don't mean like that.

 

[godisney14]

And if you think the demand is going to be low, go check out what happened at World of Disney today in DS. The line to get it was 4 hours long. If they are going to limit capacity to the parks to 25-30% (based on what they did in Shanghai), there are going to be a lot of people who are staying on property paying lots of money and unable to get into the parks.

Why would that happen?
As you know, a reservation is required. Are you imagining people making plans to stay in a resort without planning ahead to have a park reservation?

 

[Jroceagles]

Or use fps only for e ride level attractions and stand by only for lower tier attractions with outdoor lines.

So many questions!!!

 

[Krandor]

And if you think the demand is going to be low, go check out what happened at World of Disney today in DS. The line to get it was 4 hours long. If they are going to limit capacity to the parks to 25-30% (based on what they did in Shanghai), there are going to be a lot of people who are staying on property paying lots of money and unable to get into the parks.

What is probably why Chapek said that several resorts are NOT going to be opening initially.

 

[Remy is Up]

And if you think the demand is going to be low, go check out what happened at World of Disney today in DS. The line to get it was 4 hours long. If they are going to limit capacity to the parks to 25-30% (based on what they did in Shanghai), there are going to be a lot of people who are staying on property paying lots of money and unable to get into the parks.

More like 20-25% initially

 

[SarahC97]

Or use fps only for e ride level attractions and stand by only for lower tier attractions with outdoor lines.

I assume that DAS will still be in play, though?

 

[Farro]

I still want to know if they have plans for restaurants - will they all be open? Limited capacity I'm sure. Resort bars?

I know I don't go until May 2021 but I am mentally preparing now!!!

 

[JacknSally]

Let the madness begin

Found the new WDW PR theme!

 

[Brianstl]

And if you think the demand is going to be low, go check out what happened at World of Disney today in DS. The line to get it was 4 hours long. If they are going to limit capacity to the parks to 25-30% (based on what they did in Shanghai), there are going to be a lot of people who are staying on property paying lots of money and unable to get into the parks.

A trip to Disney Springs is not the same as dropping 8 grand on a vacation. Disney is going to realize pretty quickly that per guest spending is going to take a dramatic drop.

 

[Remy is Up]

Why would that happen?
As you know, a reservation is required. Are you imagining people making plans to stay in a resort without planning ahead to have a park reservation?

People with resort reservations will be able to book days.