Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[jarestel]

Here's the thing... Anyone who is expecting the full Disney experience, please cancel and rebook for some point in the future. You will NOT be getting the full Disney experience anytime soon. For those with a more adventurous spirit, we will see you soon!

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

When things open, cases rise. This will happen all the time. Re-close now, same will happen when reopen.

There’s really not a correct way of doing this. Just gotta stay safe and try your best to continue to stay safe. I don’t know if closing down every time there is a spike makes sense.

And nobody has the answers sadly.

The same is going to happen to places who are phase 1 right now.

Disney is playing it safe but it’s also unrealistic to think they won’t have their own cases as they open. Can’t stop that.

Just gotta hope they stay mild as a majority are ( so they say ) and don’t end up with more hospitalizations. Which also is a little tricky because no matter what you have or go in there for, if you also have covid, they count it

 

[Sandiz08]

I doubt Disney will back track, it’s something we have to learn to live with at this point.

 

[yulilin3]

Or extremely bad timing depending on if trends continue. On the bright side, if they haven’t opened yet, closing again would be easier.....always a silver lining.

That would be devastating to all the cm that just got recalled, it would take a lot for them to be able to go back into unemployment

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

That would be devastating to all the cm that just got recalled, it would take a lot for them to be able to go back into unemployment

It is more devastating for a business to open, just to reclose, then actually never reopening. Which in the end will destroy it anyway. You are def correct

 

[cakebaker]

I doubt Disney will back track, it’s something we have to learn to live with at this point.

If there’s a significant outbreak that can be traced to WDW, I have no doubt they’d shut down. I don’t think they’d have to at that point. Not many people would be willing to go to a place you could directly link the disease.

 

[cakebaker]

That would be devastating to all the cm that just got recalled, it would take a lot for them to be able to go back into unemployment

I certainly hope it never happens. We’ve all had enough of it, no doubt about that. Hopefully they’ll be strict on enforcement to help reduce risks. I consider myself lucky that I have a real choice as to the risks I take.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

When things open, cases rise. This will happen all the time. Re-close now, same will happen when reopen.

There’s really not a correct way of doing this. Just gotta stay safe and try your best to continue to stay safe. I don’t know if closing down every time there is a spike makes sense.

And nobody has the answers sadly.

The same is going to happen to places who are phase 1 right now.

Disney is playing it safe but it’s also unrealistic to think they won’t have their own cases as they open. Can’t stop that.

Just gotta hope they stay mild as a majority are ( so they say ) and don’t end up with more hospitalizations. Which also is a little tricky because no matter what you have or go in there for, if you also have covid, they count it

definitely - but hopefully this caneb a reminder/motivation for people to comply with guidance more. Wearing a masks, social distancing, etc. they are there for a reason

 

[Sandisw]

I doubt Disney will back track, it’s something we have to learn to live with at this point.

I don’t either but it may change when they decide to open more hotels. We could see people get canceled and not moved like we have prior to park opening.

Rumors seem to be they are in no rush to open more resorts and could be why they are deciding only 3 weeks out..

Not good for guests holding out hope. I do wish we would be getting an update on the park reservation system...even to say it’s still not quite ready, but we are aiming for X and allowing people to try about x days out.

 

[yulilin3]

definitely - but hopefully this caneb a reminder/motivation for people to comply with guidance more. Wearing a masks, social distancing, etc. they are there for a reason

Yes. It takes all of my strength not to yell at people that are out without masks. Especially in enclosed places

 

[hertamaniac]

A few days ago, someone here posted something similar: How the numbers might be up in Florida, but hospitalizations are not because most of those infected are in their 20's.

The beaches near where I live seem to have lots of 20 somethings walking the boardwalks/beaches without social distancing and without masks, so I guess this is not specific to Florida.

I will share my observation as we spent most of last week in Naples for a staycation. There was no shortage of beach and pier goers without adhering to social distancing. We got our seafood to go as the dining areas on 5th Avenue were not hurting for business and didn't want to risk anything.

 

[TXAKDisneyFan]

Unfortunately, with five adults and one child w/car seat and all our luggage for a week, we wouldn't fit in one car.

Minivan or suburban? We've fit four car seats, 3 adults, and everyone's luggage (incl 3 strollers and 2 coolers) into a minivan or suburban many times (note that this only works if at least 2/3 of the adults have flexible legs).
And one time, 4 adults, 2 car seats, and luggage (incl 2 strollers and 3 coolers) on a trip from Buffalo to DC to Gettysburg and back to Buffalo.
It's not comfortable. But it is possible. It's like an adventure with an element of real life Tetris thrown in.

 

[columbusdizfan]

I am planning to.. not be able to plan. I am assuming that I will eat at QS. Usually I do TS only, and snacks-- and a LOT of BoG lunches to use the DP credits the best. I have made a list of every item that I would want to eat, and its location, from QS at every park. If I get a TS rezzie, I will be surprised and happy, then.

I'm a planner and can't handle the not planning. But just saw your post and it made me giddy with joy. I can obsessively plan something still. Thank you!

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

That mid July reopening looks smarter than ever.

Plus the media can’t say WDW opening caused the spike. Guaranteed the media here would be jumping all over Disney if it were open. I wonder how Disneyland will open with their large increases, too.

 

[Bomahog]

Here's the thing... Anyone who is expecting the full Disney experience, please cancel and rebook for some point in the future. You will NOT be getting the full Disney experience anytime soon. For those with a more adventurous spirit, we will see you soon!

 

[RamblingMad]

I'm a planner and can't handle the not planning. But just saw your post and it made me giddy with joy. I can obsessively plan something still. Thank you!

I hate planning. I’m sure Disney is driving all of the planners crazy. It’s a cruel punishment.

 

[princesscinderella]

A few days ago, someone here posted something similar: How the numbers might be up in Florida, but hospitalizations are not because most of those infected are in their 20's.

The beaches near where I live seem to have lots of 20 somethings walking the boardwalks/beaches without social distancing and without masks, so I guess this is not specific to Florida.

I can attest that the hospitalization numbers in one of our busiest hospitals in Broward County (2nd worst Covid number to Dade County) is way down compared to the beginning of the epidemic. My good friend is an ICU nurse there and she told me they only have 3 Covid patients on their floor right now. There are still hospitalization on the Covid floor but they are not getting so sick that they need Intensive care. Fingers crossed that the Virus is actually getting weaker and/or they are getting better at managing the virus in those infected. As along as the hospitalizations are down I don’t think Disney will have to close again once they reopen.

 

[westie55]

When things open, cases rise. This will happen all the time. Re-close now, same will happen when reopen.

There’s really not a correct way of doing this. Just gotta stay safe and try your best to continue to stay safe. I don’t know if closing down every time there is a spike makes sense.

And nobody has the answers sadly.

The same is going to happen to places who are phase 1 right now.

Disney is playing it safe but it’s also unrealistic to think they won’t have their own cases as they open. Can’t stop that.

Just gotta hope they stay mild as a majority are ( so they say ) and don’t end up with more hospitalizations. Which also is a little tricky because no matter what you have or go in there for, if you also have covid, they count it

Not necessarily. NJ went from lockdown to phase 2 and numbers continued to decline steadily. NY went from lockdown and is now ready to start phase 3 tomorrow in some parts of the state, also showing a decline all the while. This proves that opening can happen without seeing spikes. Perhaps that will change, but so far so good up in this neck of the woods. And our new positive case numbers (with far more robust testing) are only a small fraction of what FL is now seeing. Funny how we are the only states (and CT) made to quarantine upon entry to FL...

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Yes. It takes all of my strength not to yell at people that are out without masks. Especially in enclosed places

I have appointments tomorrow with home builders and am taking extra masks along to pass out if they’re not wearing them. At least everyone at WDW will come in the park with a mask.

 

[rteetz]

Hit 3 million views today at some point!