Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[chicagoshannon]

I think the fact that its gone from 5 % a few weeks ago to an average of 10% now is a terrible rate, and trend....

Especially given that the testing has tripled........

There is no denying that the percentage has gone up however it's still lower than some days last week. That case number looks super scary for sure but we need to have perspective.

 

[Mit88]

Updates to the Availability calendar for APs:
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They really did not give many openings for APs. Everything is still green outside of the first week for resort guests

 

[dlavender]

https://www.wptv.com/news/state/bars-in-florida-can-no-longer-serve-alcohol-state-official-announces
I'm glad they are starting to try to get a hold on it

 

[Spaceguy55]

Not looking good..with some of the info coming out ADR's might not happen and then ....who knows..

 

[WonderlandisReality]

Unless the state mandates statewide masks before Monday I don’t envision how WDW would be able to open and UO to remain open

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

They really did not give many openings for APs. Everything is still green outside of the first week for resort guests

I think a lot of it was because they still weren't sure how many resort guests they'd have. It will be interesting to see if some of these closed days open back up for AP holders if the resort guest buckets don't get fully used.

 

[Tjddis]

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Especially if this keeps going the way its going..........

It’s going to be tough to continue powering through. Watching Texas lt gov right now saying they expected this and they are closing bars again and reducing restaurant capacity because the numbers are up they believe from young people going out. Hospital rates up in that demo. Death rates flat. Doing all sorts of justification for avoiding large scale shut downs.
Is that the right approach? Who knows. I do applaud that they are trying to evaluate data and make precise decisions to avoid lockdowns. As I’ve been saying it really is going to come down to each person doing what they feel is right for them and their families. Personally I don’t think they know enough about long term effects to dismiss having it if you are young. But that’s just me..plus I have high risk folks in my home so not willing to risk bringing it in

 

[dlavender]

There is no denying that the percentage has gone up however it's still lower than some days last week. That case number looks super scary for sure but we need to have perspective.

That's kind of cherry picking, no?

Perspective is......

 

[Racheldb]

Yeah I did not expect to see what is happening happen.

I see no way if these numbers continue rising into next week that everything continues as planned, which would be devastating. Not just to businesses, but to people.

I really hope we are in some kind of an outlier right now.

I hope so too....that this is an outlier. I will be watching very closely the next few days.

 

[andyman8]

https://www.wptv.com/news/state/bars-in-florida-can-no-longer-serve-alcohol-state-official-announces
I'm glad they are starting to try to get a hold on it

Well if that persists into July (as it likely will), that will absolutely affect Taste of F&W.

 

[Farro]

I don't understand how the people of Florida aren't crying out for their governor to mandate masks already!!!

That's what it will take. Watch how fast numbers go down when everyone is wearing their mask when out.

 

[AmberMV]

Not looking good..with some of the info coming out ADR's might not happen and then ....who knows..

Yes, there goes my hub and I having a belated anniversary glass of wine when we get to Riviera July 4

 

[Krandor]

https://www.wptv.com/news/state/bars-in-florida-can-no-longer-serve-alcohol-state-official-announces
I'm glad they are starting to try to get a hold on it

So I guess disney's list of what is going to be open needs to be adjusted.

 

[magrif]

If that’s the case, the wording on the Disney Park Pass System introduction stinks. It does say June 26th is for Annual Passholders without a resort stay, but it’s clear that almost everyone believed that meant passholders could book days that they didn’t have a resort stay, even if they did have a resort stay at some other time.

I completely agree. My original call was about something completely different but I figured I'd ask for clarification while I had someone on the line. It really makes APs pointless.

 

[AmberMV]

Hey guys...it's Friday, and things are starting to get a little nutso with outcoming news...who else is terrified of what the Friday Night News Dump may bring?

 

[Mit88]

I think a lot of it was because they still weren't sure how many resort guests they'd have. It will be interesting to see if some of these closed days open back up for AP holders if the resort guest buckets don't get fully used.

They might. But I think they release new 2020 tickets and new resort availability before they get to that point.

 

[Tjddis]

Just heard FLA is stopping alcohol sales at bars too. Not sure if that is same as closing, but if I own a bar why would I open if I can’t make money in booze?

 

[MrsBooch]

I don't understand how the people of Florida aren't crying out for their governor to mandate masks already!!!

That's what it will take. Watch how fast numbers go down when everyone is wearing their mask when out.

not only are they not crying out for it - i watched some news coverage of people shouting at the officials for overstepping their constitutional rights by asking people to wear masks....

people have lost their minds.

 

[LSUmiss]

Wow. These numbers are getting super scary. I've been trying to persevere through all of this with all of my rebookings and the stress of the theme park reservations. And I am so super excited to go to WDW. It is my happy place! But now....this is starting to give me pause. Supposed to be there July 14th....

It would for me except I live in an area with similar trends. And here there are no theme parks, so it’s not that. It’s mostly young adults partying in large groups with no regard for themselves or others. It’s really obnoxious that one group is going to ruin it for everyone.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Hey guys...it's Friday, and things are starting to get a little nutso with outcoming news...who else is terrified of what the Friday Night News Dump may bring?

I am choosing to not think about it until/if it drops

I got my resort news, I have my park reservations, now I just need to wait and hope that nothing catastrophic happens. That's really all I can do.

ADRs are the last piece of the puzzle for me but they will happen when they happen.