Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TXAKDisneyFan]

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.

We met with some people about land yesterday and no one was wearing a mask except us. At least no one was shaking hands. And there were only 3 people in the office.
I would feel better if mask rules were enforced everywhere. I keep seeing reports that UO is doing a good job at that, but I've seen pics (on these boards) where a lot of guests can be seen with their masks down (not eating or drinking).

 

[SMRT-1]

The most disappointing thing about Disney's face covering policy requiring ear loops is that it prohibits the pun-tastic possibilities of this...

 

[Bomahog]

Sing slowly and with feeling to the old tune “You Are My Sunshine “. We need you SOONSHINE, Where are you SOONSHINE? Our plans are worthless in this big mess. We wake up hoping, you’re there to greet us, with news on how to handle this

 

[cakebaker]

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...

Your area locked down longer and tighter and this is proof that it worked. I wish my state had, but as it is, we’re seeing record numbers now with my city leading the state. We also have a convention coming in August that isn’t going to help matters.

 

[RamblingMad]

I have never had any complaints with Giordano’s! But Lou Malnati’s and Exchequer Pub are my Chicago favorites.

I picked the wrong day to re-start keto. Would kill for pizza right now, even unexciting Colorado pan pizza.

Fasting is so much easier. With restaurants closed at WDW, that should be easy.

 

[vinotinto]

Disney knows that the cases were not going to be reduced sufficiently any time soon, and this is why they have such stringent capacity and safety measures. When Disney mandated masks for everyone 2 years and older, a lot of people thought Disney had gone crazy overboard. We still get questions here about whether masks will be mandated over the summer. The one thing that we know is that COVID is most likely to spread through droplets when people cough, sneeze, talk, sing, laugh. The best way to limit the distance the droplets travel is with masks. Disney has a good plan in place to reopen that includes lower capacity to provide better distancing, requiring masks, and providing sanitizing stations, etc., and given those plans, it would be unlikely that they don't reopen.

(My apologies in advance to our fearless moderator for the M word).

 

[Sandiz08]

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.

Well we can all hope the outbreak never happens. Disneyworld is requiring masks, a lot of other businesses don’t, it’s going to be hard to blame Disney.

 

[scott_flute]

I have never had any complaints with Giordano’s! But Lou Malnati’s and Exchequer Pub are my Chicago favorites.

I picked the wrong day to re-start keto. Would kill for pizza right now, even unexciting Colorado pan pizza.

I loooove Exchequer!! They’re my go-to! I seriously eat there on a weekly basis

 

[Sandiz08]

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.

Yeah I can totally see that happening.

 

[glocker]

The cities and states getting hit now were never really hit in the first place. The virus is playing catch up. People have been out and about for over a month in NY, yet the cases continue to go down. It hasn’t disappeared, but that doesnt mean its what it was in March and April

Well, I live in NY and I can tell you that this is not really accurate. In different parts of the state people have been "out and about" just over a few weeks, in Phases one and two. Phase one meant virtually nothing, as most of what was added were some jobs (construction, agriculture, and retail curb side) and doctors could expand seeing patients. That lasted two weeks. NYC is not even through a week of phase one. Phase two allows a bit more (haircuts and outside dining) and that just began for my area a week ago. The idea that this is going away, or that it will not spread if given the opportunity is misguided. I would expect Disney to adhere to all of their restrictions for quite some time. They do not want to look bad in all of this. I would not be surprised if Florida needed to institute new restrictions before the July 11th opening that may inhibit Disney's ability to open due to expanding numbers. I hope not, but I wouldn't bet against the virus.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Hit 3 million views today at some point!

At least 500,000 are mine.

 

[Disneysoule]

At least 500,000 are mine.

I’ll take credit for 10,000 lol

 

[LSUmiss]

I drive a mini van, and it would not fit us, even to the airport.

You can rent a suburban.

 

[cakebaker]

Well we can all hope the outbreak never happens. Disneyworld is requiring masks, a lot of other businesses don’t, it’s going to be hard to blame Disney.

It’s certainly the last thing I’d want to see. I don’t think Disney can be blamed regardless. They’re opening later and slower than anyone and for whatever their reasons are, it helps insure them against taking the blame.

 

[vinotinto]

Hit 3 million views today at some point!

I feel part of this greater community of Disney reopening limbo fans. Thank you all!

 

[Badlands2020]

You can't rent a boat?!?!?! That seems like a good distant activity when so much is closed! The boats cant get that close to each other and they could do reservations required. They could decontaminate the boat pretty easily with a solution spray every part is designed to handle water so its not like a spray solution wouldn't be easy to spray on surfaces. Disney is just being super cheap!!!!!! some of those cancellations are purely to save money.

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Well, I live in NY and I can tell you that this is not really accurate. In different parts of the state people have been "out and about" just over a few weeks, in Phases one and two. Phase one meant virtually nothing, as most of what was added were some jobs (construction, agriculture, and retail curb side) and doctors could expand seeing patients. That lasted two weeks. NYC is not even through a week of phase one. Phase two allows a bit more (haircuts and outside dining) and that just began for my area a week ago. The idea that this is going away, or that it will not spread if given the opportunity is misguided. I would expect Disney to adhere to all of their restrictions for quite some time. They do not want to look bad in all of this. I would not be surprised if Florida needed to institute new restrictions before the July 11th opening that may inhibit Disney's ability to open due to expanding numbers. I hope not, but I wouldn't bet against the virus.

I don’t think that will happen as UO, Seaworld , Busch Gardens, LEGOLAND and many small venues would all have to close, also. Hopefully this spike will decline as time goes on. If everything closes the spike will happen again once it reopens.

 

[Badlands2020]

If you are going to visit in 2020 purchase an extra battery charger before you go! Those battery kiosks are gonna be out with you needing a smart phone to do everything. I've heard some restaurants will have QR code menus not even paper so seems like you will be on your mobile phone all day between line ques, restaurants, you will really need a phone now which im not thrilled about. Like getting off the screens on a vacation.

Just wore a mask with sunglasses lol alot harder in high humidity then you think! Disneyland (cali) seems alot more pleasant with much lower humidity than Florida. Masks are just less of big deal

 

[Jrb1979]

I don’t think that will happen as UO, Seaworld , Busch Gardens, LEGOLAND and many small venues would all have to close, also. Hopefully this spike will decline as time goes on. If everything closes the spike will happen again once it reopens.

Not true at all. Here in Ontario Canada where I live we have started reopening and our numbers have gone down to below 200 a day. People just need to practice social distancing. Its not hard to do. Its not like asking you to build a pyramid.

 

[mamapenguin]

lol. Yeah, I mean it's very cool if you like basketball or have someone in your group that likes it. I think it's a good addition but would've preferred they kept DisneyQuest

Disney Quest was really cool. Disney should have just kept it up. I miss the pirate game and the jungle cruise. My kids loved playing there and the food was pretty good too.