Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Are masks required while riding? ::ducks::

That would be the one place it would be easy to take them off once inside. With the heat, humidity and air flow maybe it won’t be as much a problem as the monorails or buses. Plus you’ll be with just your group, no strangers

 

[Spridell]

That would be the one place it would be easy to take them off once inside. With the heat, humidity and air flow maybe it won’t be as much a problem as the monorails or buses. Plus you’ll be with just your group, no strangers

Yeah I would imagine for a while they will be letting only your party into each gondola

 

[cmp3400]

I’ve been tracking the top 15 states and a few control states in a spread sheet. Idk why, I’m a nerd and like to see data in ways most sites don’t present it and just playing with excel. I was tracking individual Florida counties for a while but that was too much work with no real info other that the obvious that Miami is by far the worst.

I’ll be interested to see what it looks like in a month as it gives us time to catch up on more states opening up, protests, theme parks, ect. But for now, the spikes are all directly correlated to the increase in testing. % positive either remains the same or is going down. In same states it’s down a crazy amount like NY and NJ. States that weren’t hit as hard at first are the ones remaining flat as I believe they are just “catching up.” I think at the end we’ll see most states % of the population affected about the same, just getting there in very different ways.

The Latest County Specific Report gives some great 2 week data for each Florida county, including testing numbers

 

[wdwoutsider]

Honestly pool reserved times(let's hope this doesn't become true) just so disney can save money by not opening enough hotels.

Can you imagine dishing out the money for the GFL or Polynesian and it rains or is cloudy during your short time slot. I would be really upset with the amount you are paying!! Disney shouldn't be filling hotels so full that you get a small pool window especially since some hotels won't even open. They will have pools sitting empty all over the resort but will tell people paying full price they get a small pool window because people from pop century had to get upgraded for free? People from value resorts (who got free upgrades) should get bused to a different pool to not limit people paying full price if true. They are already getting a way nicer hotel for free, riding a bus to closed resort pools sounds reasonable so everyone gets as much pool time as they want. Disney has the capacity to offer everyone pool space or a water park ,they are just being cheap. That seems like a credit card dispute to me if you stay at a resort but have a not mentioned very short pool window. Not everyone goes to the parks or not everyday pool time can be a huge deal for people.

 

[Spridell]

The Latest County Specific Report gives some great 2 week data for each Florida county, including testing numbers

Local health officials in Orange County have said they are not concerned. More testing being done. Younger age group this time being infected which will mean less hospitalizations.

Rest assured, Disney WILL BE opening their property in 10 days and the parks on July 11th. I really dont see anything changing that at this point. Too much has been put in motion for a change.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

People from value resorts (who got free upgrades) should get bused to a different pool to not limit people paying full price if true.

If you think everyone at your deluxe resort is paying the same price as you when you stay there even during normal times, I have bad news for you.

But oh do I love Disboards class wars.

#popcenturypeasantsrule

 

[andyman8]

Just wanted to put this out there into the ethos. I had a Passholder rate (the original offer only went through 7/9) for my Fourth of July trip that I rescheduled after receiving the "confirm, modify, cancel" email. I never actually looked at the new trip total (just knew it was a lower price than my original stay because I booked fewer nights) but I was looking at the confirmation email and noticed the rate was much lower than rack rate for that timeframe. I also saw Recovery20 Room Only for the reservation type in the email, which leads me to believe that they applied a discount on that room, so it seems like if you originally booked with a discount, there is some recovery discount they might give you for modifying.

 

[Sandisw]

For those wondering about the Tri-state travel ban. It looks like it will end on July 7th

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/tri-...t-to-expire-before-disney-theme-parks-reopen/

This is nothing new though. When he extended Stare of Emergency in May, it extended this to July 7th. I think it’s become back in the news because of Disney.

I am waiting to see what happens with the move to Phase 3....and still hoping he ends it then! Not giving up hope until I get turned away from WDW! Lol

 

[one_cat]

I still think Disney has no idea how to make this work hence no communication. Don’t shoot the messenger - not that I am a messenger since I have absolutely no hard information - however thinking outside the box I wouldn’t be surprised to see the following:

* all cash reservations cancelled for a period of time - maybe through September. Only DVC on points allowed.
* park hopping allowed but you must sign up for a park in advance. You will be allowed in a second park as long as it is not full
* tickets will be sold and you must have a ticket to enter. The clock will start again on APs only if they are used during this time (could also be that you must have a ticket but all days are freebies for AP but not for other tickets)

I think Disney would have kept their parks completely closed if it wasn’t for DVC.

 

[cmp3400]

Local health officials in Orange County have said they are not concerned. More testing being done. Younger age group this time being infected which will mean less hospitalizations.

Rest assured, Disney WILL BE opening their property in 10 days and the parks on July 11th. I really dont see anything changing that at this point. Too much has been put in motion for a change.

As a data nerd, I was just sharing info with a likeminded person
I live in Orange county so I am just watching what is happening around me (heck, my husband swabbed people for Covid for 16 hours last week). Seminole County IS concerned about the way we are trending.

Everyone who lives around here knows that they will do EVERYTHING possible to keep with the reopening of the parks, we know we need the tax revenue. I wasn't saying I thought that would change

 

[Spridell]

As a data nerd, I was just sharing info with a likeminded person
I live in Orange county so I am just watching what is happening around me (heck, my husband swabbed people for Covid for 16 hours last week). Seminole County IS concerned about the way we are trending.

Everyone who lives around here knows that they will do EVERYTHING possible to keep with the reopening of the parks, we know we need the tax revenue. I wasn't saying I thought that would change

No i know I was just saying I don't think you will see any place in Florida shutdown again. Too much going on now to close things down. They will probably try to isolate the hot spots as much as possible.

Thank your husband.

And sorry to the mods for being little off topic.

 

[Stefne]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1271487949826404352

maybe the castle paint job will be finished by the time the parks open again

I don't hate it, but I'm sad that my awesome Lego Cinderella Castle that I worked incredibly hard on isn't going to look like the real deal anymore.

 

[Jessica Geisler]

Just for reference on pools... here’s how busy Sapphire Falls is right now.

 

[charmed59]

Local health officials in Orange County have said they are not concerned. More testing being done. Younger age group this time being infected which will mean less hospitalizations.

Rest assured, Disney WILL BE opening their property in 10 days and the parks on July 11th. I really dont see anything changing that at this point. Too much has been put in motion for a change.

No kidding about younger. Since 6/1 there have been 40 cases of children, including 2 under 12 months old, in Orange County.

 

[vinotinto]

Nobody has asked the important question.

Does the 2 hour pool time limit apply to the pool bar?

I can just see it..."Welcome to Disney's Pool After-Hours! For $99/person you get to chill out in your resort's pool and pool bar area, after hours! Disney's Pool After-Hours is a limited time, magical event. While others are limited to a peasantly 2-hour window, you will enjoy 4 hours of pool and pool bar access. Book your tickets now!"

 

[Disney Bobby]

So, it's one park a day, if you get a spot. Can you leave and return?

 

[yulilin3]

So, it's one park a day, if you get a spot. Can you leave and return?

nothing has been announced yet.

 

[cmp3400]

So, it's one park a day, if you get a spot. Can you leave and return?

I don't think anything has been confirmed yet, but things do move quick, so if I am wrong someone correct me!!

 

[Dulcee]

I’ve been tracking the top 15 states and a few control states in a spread sheet. Idk why, I’m a nerd and like to see data in ways most sites don’t present it and just playing with excel. I was tracking individual Florida counties for a while but that was too much work with no real info other that the obvious that Miami is by far the worst.

I’ll be interested to see what it looks like in a month as it gives us time to catch up on more states opening up, protests, theme parks, ect. But for now, the spikes are all directly correlated to the increase in testing. % positive either remains the same or is going down. In same states it’s down a crazy amount like NY and NJ. States that weren’t hit as hard at first are the ones remaining flat as I believe they are just “catching up.” I think at the end we’ll see most states % of the population affected about the same, just getting there in very different ways.

Fellow nerd here, also tracking things. My PhD is in biology with a focus in disease so I can't help myself. I agree that other states are just "catching up" at this point. Albeit at a slower rate, and with more knowledge, which will hopefully avoid the overwhelming scenarios seen in NY/NJ.

 

[Perdita&Pongo]

I can just see it..."Welcome to Disney's Pool After-Hours! For $99/person you get to chill out in your resort's pool and pool bar area, after hours! Disney's Pool After-Hours is a limited time, magical event. While others are limited to a peasantly 2-hour window, you will enjoy 4 hours of pool and pool bar access*. Book your tickets now!"

* beverages not included