Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[nkosiek]

They definitely won’t open the other parts of the resort. I’d guess other personnel will stay at Coronado.

I dunno. I could see the other parts of the resort being open for the family allowed to come down. There is plenty of space there. Plus, why not open up the other pools?

 

[rteetz]

Surprising they aren’t doing the same with the YC tennis courts. ETA: if they still exist, haven’t laid eyes on them since 2016.

There is only one court there I believe so likely space constraints.

 

[rteetz]

I dunno. I could see the other parts of the resort being open for the family allowed to come down. There is plenty of space there. Plus, why not open up the other pools?

Oh yeah once family comes its a bit different.

 

[CastAStone]

Funny, but the DVC studios at Poly are WAY nicer than the hotel side. And they have 2 bathrooms. Love it

I’ve never stayed; my problems with PVB have nothing to do with the property or the units, but rather the incredibly short-sighted over-allocation of all those points to all those bungalows that substantially downgraded the experience of cash guests. I don’t doubt though that the actual product is wonderful!

 

[Marthasor]

Will the NY NJ amd CT restrictions be lifted before they arrive? Or the teams coming from there would have to self quarantine for 14 days... right?

Raptors are heading down to FL to a location not yet determined (not WDW) prior to reporting to WDW. The only other team this affects is the Nets and, given the level of testing they will undergo and the "bubble" essentially acting as a quarantine, FL, I would imagine, would waive any quarantine requirements.

What fitness centers will the NBA use?
Don't the poly and GF share a gym? The blogmickey post "Full List of Shops, Activities, and Dining Available at Disney World Resorts Opening Next Week" says the GF fitness center will be open.

I speculate they will create separate fitness areas for them at the convention centers next to their resorts. That's only a guess.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1273083079435976711

Honestly, this is what my fear is and what it's starting to feel like: it feels very much like a "Inmates are running the asylum" situation.

And that, my friends, is my second Dark Knight quote/reference on this thread.

Yes, I know the NBA is paying for it. But, at the same time, Disney should be like, "These are the rules that you must abide by in order to use our property/facilities."

Instead, they are very much passing the buck. They are leaving it up to the NBA, so basically, it's up to NBA owners to hold that line against player demands, and if the NBA owners fold, then the NBA players will be able to do have Disney at their beck and call.

Which is essentially what it sounds like right now. Disney should be the one policing this situation.....not bending over backwards to kiss booty, and letting the NBA regulate themselves.

I don't understand what rules you are referring. WDW is courting the NBA hard - and it wasn't just to play out the rest of this season. They want to pull out the bells and whistles hoping they'll return. All of the experiences (fishing, golf, dining, backstage, etc.) that are being discussed are from WDW sources - meaning WDW is gladly and willingly providing this entertainment to NBA personnel. Nowhere is it stated that players are making these demands on WDW. WDW is putting its best foot forward in the hopes that this onside NBA relationship will continue past 2019-2020.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1273071961267146753

https://twitter.com/x/status/1273092101190881280

If it feels like WDW is breaking "rules", closing resorts, restaurants, crafting private experiences, etc. for the NBA at the inconvenience of regular guests, I would agree. But I wouldn't blame the players. This is all on WDW, IMHO. If we had any doubt WDW was putting the NBA in front of their regular guests, I think the info that came out today pretty much obliterates that doubt and puts that in the fact column.

 

[focusondisney]

Surprising they aren’t doing the same with the YC tennis courts. ETA: if they still exist, haven’t laid eyes on them since 2016.

Yep, they’re still there. Stayed in a room that overlooked them in December.

 

[shoegal9]

I’ve never stayed; my problems with PVB have nothing to do with the property or the units, but rather the incredibly short-sighted over-allocation of all those points to all those bungalows that substantially downgraded the experience of cash guests. I don’t doubt though that the actual product is wonderful!

Totally agree on the bungalow points!

 

[Bjn10]

They may be able to do it but how disney will be able to keep people from seeing any players from the NBA will be hard not impossible but not likely that someone will see somebody

 

[Mit88]

Raptors are heading down to FL to a location not yet determined (not WDW) prior to reporting to WDW. The only other team this affects is the Nets and, given the level of testing they will undergo and the "bubble" essentially acting as a quarantine, FL, I would imagine, would waive any quarantine requirements.



I speculate they will create separate fitness areas for them at the convention centers next to their resorts. That's only a guess.



I don't understand what rules you are referring to. All of the experiences (fishing, golf, dining, backstage, etc.) that are being discussed are from WDW sources - meaning WDW is gladly and willingly providing this entertainment to NBA personnel. Nowhere is it stated that players are making these demands on WDW.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1273071375553646593

I don’t imagine the “mandatory” 14 day quarantine lasts more than a few days after the 4th of July holiday. Its set, or was set to expire on July 7th. But if you’re allowing the other 47 states down there, theres no point in not allowing those 3 states back down there after the biggest traveling weekend of the year. Not to mention, Arizona is now above NY/NJ/CT in active cases. Either way, I dont any self quarantine would be mandated by the NBA other than what they have laid out. So the Nets and Raptors are fine, I’m sure.


As far as the fitness centers, it wouldnt matter in the case of the Poly using GFR’s fitness center if the players have their own facility, I doubt guests at the Poly will be able to enter GFR, even if its just to go to the gym, if the NBA players are there

 

[GusGusTheMouse]

Well I am now under the impression that all cash reservations should be ready to find out this summer is a no-go. Including my August trips to Contemporary and GF.

Thanks Disney for adding to this 2020 bride’s list of stressful things that I have no control over!

 

[Anthony Vito]

Also let’s take a moment to acknowledge our NBA WINNERS and LOSERS!! Where are you?

I fall in-between

WINNER: I stood firm NBA was not staying offsite at Waldorf or Four Seasons

LOSER: I thought they’d lock it down to one resort, definitely didn’t see the GF spin coming

Pretty much "ditto." I didn't see any way the NBA was using offsite hotels, especially with Bob Iger being directly involved in this. I also did not see GF coming at all - that was shocking. I even said to my wife before that while the DVC villas there are much more separated, I just didn't see how they could create a bubble there with the necessity of the main building. I'm just not familiar enough with the rest of the grounds and didn't realize they could be separated off like people are explaining.

Goodness, I feel like I'm the only one NOT surprised by the Grand Floridian. These are multimillionaires who probably have only stayed in the GF when they've visited. I doubt they would have happily moved to CSR. I was more surprised to see it not on the original lists. It also has the smallest number of DVC rooms. GF seemed like a no brainer for a deluxe property.

I'm more puzzled by Yacht Club since there isn't really any way to create a decent "bubble" there.

Except Gran Destino is where the players will be the longest, and if one of the lower-seeded teams upsets someone and is there longer, they are likely to be moved to CSR.

 

[Krandor]

Honestly, this is what my fear is and what it's starting to feel like: it feels very much like a "Inmates are running the asylum" situation.

And that, my friends, is my second Dark Knight quote/reference on this thread.

Yes, I know the NBA is paying for it. But, at the same time, Disney should be like, "These are the rules that you must abide by in order to use our property/facilities."

Instead, they are very much passing the buck. They are leaving it up to the NBA, so basically, it's up to NBA owners to hold that line against player demands, and if the NBA owners fold, then the NBA players will be able to do have Disney at their beck and call.

Which is essentially what it sounds like right now. Disney should be the one policing this situation.....not bending over backwards to kiss booty, and letting the NBA regulate themselves.

I think you have an incorrect opinion of Disney's role here.

Disney did not create and will not be the enfrocer of the "bubble". They will not create the rules for the bubble. That is done betwen the NBA and the NBA Union. They simply give Disney a list of this is what we need and it is up to disney to give them that and social isolation will be part of that.

If the NBA says on day 1 they show up we want all our players to go to disney springs and mingle with guests then they will. Disney is not the police here. Disney is not creating the rules and not enforcing the rules. That is on the NBA. Disney is proving lodging, transportation, and places to play games in accordance with the requirements the NBA has.

If after 2 weeks the NBA comes and says "we'll pay this much for a 2 hour access to magic kingdom for all players from 9-11pm on this date and these are the social distancing procedures you need to do" then if disney can accomodate them for that price and per their requests they will.

The rules of the bubble are the responsibility of the NBA not Disney. Disney is here to give them what they want and what they pay for same as any other guest.

 

[Mit88]

They may be able to do it but how disney will be able to keep people from seeing any players from the NBA will be hard not impossible but not likely that someone will see somebody

If you pass the Grand Floridian on the monorail enough times, I’m sure you’ll be able somebody eventually. Or possibly driving next to their bus when they’re either on their way to or way back from WWoS. Other than that, I dont imagine people will see them.

If you’re staying on the boardwalk, thats probably your best bet. Seeing them using SAB. But I’m sure that area is going to be heavily guarded, and possibly closed off if they’re allowing them to use the slide

 

[Anthony Vito]

We know staff is called back to Gasparilla Grill (has outdoor access) and GFC I believe. Might be more at this point I haven’t kept close watch. The main building also houses all the stores as well as has the monorail access.

I don’t think it would be part of their contract although someone can correct me if that’s wrong, but logistically trying to confine them to their building and confine NBA players (and families) to theirs without ever having the two meet, and DVC guests having access to almost nothing at the GF seems like a huge nightmare.

How about those family members looking over at MK everyday. Maybe the players won't want to go in, but their kids sure will.

I agree and up until now I thought that there was no way they would allow the families to go into the parks while a team was still in contention. But now that some of the teams (and their families) will be staying at GF, and Disney is claiming its up to the NBA, I just think the families via the players are going to have a lot of sway. MK is just to close to GF. Too big an enticement.

No families will likely be at GF. Families are not allowed until after the first round of the playoffs. At that point they will just be down to 8 teams, more likely the 8 teams at Gran Destino. Even if there's an upset from a lower-seeded team, it's likely they'd move that team to Destino.

 

[jenjersnap]

Yep, they’re still there. Stayed in a room that overlooked them in December.

Oh good. That area is actually my favorite garden/woods view at my beloved YC! Very peaceful because no one ever uses those courts.

 

[Anthony Vito]

If they're really intent on a bubble they may have to house Disney cast members that will interact with the guests there.

They discussed this on ESPN too. CMs interactions will be very limited. Adam Silver doesn’t consider it a bubble.

There were also reports that Disney it's still being discussed and Disney hasn't ruled out asking for CMs to volunteer to be tested and stay within the bubble as well. There was a report that there's a belief that they would have plenty of CMs volunteer. It would probably mean a lot of overtime and extra money, so would be worth it for those who could do it.

 

[GusGusTheMouse]

Also, just because I’ve been on a lot of WDW wedding forums lately, what about the wedding pavilion this summer? I know they’ve cancelled all of July, but I would have to assume now that other months are at risk as well because of the NBA at GF?

 

[Anthony Vito]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1273046530233155585

Wow, they haven’t even finished this tournament and they are already thinking about future NBA at Disney tournaments.

Ok, going to hurt my shoulder patting myself on the back here, but . . . I WAS SAYING THIS A FEW WEEKS AGO!!! I posted it in about 5 different places and websites, even tweeted it to Keith Smith. I was saying that if this works out, then I could see it essentially being an audition for Disney to host the in-season tournament that Adam Silver (NBA commissioner) has been proposing in some form. I should be covering the NBA . I should have sent it to even more NBA reporters - maybe I would've gotten a minor and meaningless internet acknowledgement.

 

[Mit88]

Also, just because I’ve been on a lot of WDW wedding forums lately, what about the wedding pavilion this summer? I know they’ve cancelled all of July, but I would have to assume now that other months are at risk as well because of the NBA at GF?

They’d be out of GF by around August 20th. So everything before that would likely be cancelled, and the future dates I’m sure will be determined later

 

[Mit88]

Ok, going to hurt my shoulder patting myself on the back here, but . . . I WAS SAYING THIS A FEW WEEKS AGO!!! I posted it in about 5 different places and websites, even tweeted it to Keith Smith. I was saying that if this works out, then I could see it essentially being an audition for Disney to host the in-season tournament that Adam Silver (NBA commissioner) has been proposing in some form. I should be covering the NBA . I should have sent it to even more NBA reporters - maybe I would've gotten a minor and meaningless internet acknowledgement.