Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

I haven’t seen that anywhere and I don’t think any state is going to want to actually inflate their numbers by counting antibody tests in their positive case count.

Dr Pino confirmed if there is a positive anti body test it gets counted in the numbers.

 

[hereforthechurros]

With the recent uptick in cases could Disney delay opening the parks?

I don’t believe so. I could see them keeping capacity extremely low however, possibly indefinitely. Another reason why only DVC & FW being open for the next six months isn’t out of the realm of believability. I also wouldn’t be surprised to see DeSantis extend the quarantine order and/or add states to it.

 

[yulilin3]

to bring this back to the theme parks themselves and since we had so much fun speculating on an opening date, can we speculate on timeline for previews?
I'll go first
CM previews July 5th - 7th
AP previews July 8th - 10th
no park hopping.. If a certain park reaches capacity of previews then CM/AP can choose another park

 

[Jrb1979]

Yes, I just meant it's confusing for some because they are just reading that positive numbers are going up and don't read further into the "why" behind it.

I don't care they why behind the number of cases going up. Numbers going up means the virus is still very much here for the foreseeable future. I hope all parks keep their restrictions in place til cases start dropping significantly. If that means masks, reservations, no fireworks, no MNSSHP, and no character dining so be it.

 

[Spridell]

Dr Pino confirmed if there is a positive anti body test it gets counted in the numbers.

This would def cause daily numbers to be inflated. Also like people have mentioned the big spikes are coming from Southern Florida and from certain areas in Southern Florida.

Disney has gotten the ok from the Gov, they Mayor, and Dr. Pino (health official in charge of Orange County). They will NOT delay their opening. Resorts are opening in 8 days. If there was any delay the announcement would have to come RIGHT NOW from Disney.

But like rteetz and others have said this might cause them to limit some capacity and hold off on opening some things until a later date.

 

[tcherjen]

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to bring this back to the theme parks themselves and since we had so much fun speculating on an opening date, can we speculate on timeline for previews?
I'll go first
CM previews July 5th - 7th
AP previews July 8th - 10th
no park hopping.. If a certain park reaches capacity of previews then CM/AP can choose another park

That would be great!!
We canceled our July reservation, but hopefully can do one AP day.

 

[randumb0]

to bring this back to the theme parks themselves and since we had so much fun speculating on an opening date, can we speculate on timeline for previews?
I'll go first
CM previews July 5th - 7th
AP previews July 8th - 10th
no park hopping.. If a certain park reaches capacity of previews then CM/AP can choose another park

You tried

 

[Farro]

I don't care they why behind the number of cases going up. Numbers going up means the virus is still very much here for the foreseeable future. I hope all parks keep their restrictions in place til cases start dropping significantly. If that means masks, reservations, no fireworks, no MNSSHP, and no character dining so be it.

That's your choice if you don't want to know the why. Some, thankfully, do and find it to be beneficial.

Knowing the why will be the force behind making decisions for the parks to open, delay opening, open further, close some things, etc.

I don't think anyone was even debating your last sentence? Disney will keep restrictions in place as they see fit. I don't think anyone even knows exactly what criteria they are using to make decisions.

 

[Farro]

to bring this back to the theme parks themselves and since we had so much fun speculating on an opening date, can we speculate on timeline for previews?
I'll go first
CM previews July 5th - 7th
AP previews July 8th - 10th
no park hopping.. If a certain park reaches capacity of previews then CM/AP can choose another park

I have no idea, so I'll say this is right!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

to bring this back to the theme parks themselves and since we had so much fun speculating on an opening date, can we speculate on timeline for previews?
I'll go first
CM previews July 5th - 7th
AP previews July 8th - 10th
no park hopping.. If a certain park reaches capacity of previews then CM/AP can choose another park

I think that sound about right - I can't see anything starting on the 4th or before. I do wonder if they may let people who are staying on property then but not passholders partake as well

 

[Jrb1979]

That's your choice if you don't want to know the why. Some, thankfully, do and find it to be beneficial.

Knowing the why will be the force behind making decisions for the parks to open, delay opening, open further, close some things, etc.

I don't think anyone was even debating your last sentence? Disney will keep restrictions in place as they see fit. I don't think anyone even knows exactly what criteria they are using to make decisions.

I for one hope Disney, Universal and all theme parks keep all restrictions in place til this gets more under control.

 

[yulilin3]

Good news
Park CM are starting to get callbacks to work
I have first hand info from SWGE full timers, some have been called back to start on the 28th
Remember this process goes by seniority with FT CM being called first, so it will take a while to get the cat in place. But the 28th seems to be starting date for all of them

 

[Sandisw]

to bring this back to the theme parks themselves and since we had so much fun speculating on an opening date, can we speculate on timeline for previews?
I'll go first
CM previews July 5th - 7th
AP previews July 8th - 10th
no park hopping.. If a certain park reaches capacity of previews then CM/AP can choose another park

I want to add that maybe DVC owners with reservations with APs. I am also guessing July 18th for a few more resorts to open At the earliest.

 

[Eric Smith]

to bring this back to the theme parks themselves and since we had so much fun speculating on an opening date, can we speculate on timeline for previews?
I'll go first
CM previews July 5th - 7th
AP previews July 8th - 10th
no park hopping.. If a certain park reaches capacity of previews then CM/AP can choose another park

I would guess that previews would start on the 6th to put it on a Monday in an attempt to limit crowds.

 

[MickeyEars]

Good news
Park CM are starting to get callbacks to work
I have first hand info from SWGE full timers, some have been called back to start on the 28th
Remember this process goes by seniority with FT CM being called first, so it will take a while to get the cat in place. But the 28th seems to be starting date for all of them

Great news...Thanks for sharing!!

 

[Sandisw]

Good news
Park CM are starting to get callbacks to work
I have first hand info from SWGE full timers, some have been called back to start on the 28th
Remember this process goes by seniority with FT CM being called first, so it will take a while to get the cat in place. But the 28th seems to be starting date for all of them

Question....since it goes by seniority, what happens with a FT person who is located elsewhere? Do they get the option to come back and switch? Or, must wait for their area?

 

[yulilin3]

I would guess that previews would start on the 6th to put it on a Monday in an attempt to limit crowds.

only that Disney works schedules are Sunday through Saturday. And the CM will matter very little in terms of crowds. Also they will be limiting the preview, everyone will need to sign up so the crowds won't matter

 

[yulilin3]

Question....since it goest by seniority, what happens with a FT person who is located elsewhere? Do they get the option to come back and switch? Or, must wait for their area?

So as it goes. All unions have agreed on this
FT gets call back to their original location by seniority
Original location positions are filled thet FT gets an option to work same division (lets say custodial) but in another location
All other locations of same division are filled, FT gets the option to move to another division in the meantime (say from custodial to F&B)
they go down the line and do the same for pt.
The unions have stated no new hires or CP will come back until every single FT and PT CM is working
Once the parks start operating as normal again, whatever amount of time that would take then all CM can go to their original positions
a CM that does not want to switch to another area can stay furloughed until December or until all positions are filled and he/she are called back. If by that time the CM still refuses to work someplace else then they will be let go

It's a huge undertaking from scheduling and human resources, which is why they started call backs now for the 28th. If they can't reach a CM by phone they have to send an email or letter and the CM has 10 days to respond, they are giving themselves 2 weeks to get all of this in order

 

[coolbrook]

I actually wondered if they may be doing AP previews in HS and EP after MK and AK open like on some days between 7/11 and 7/14.

 

[MickeyMinnie1971]

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