Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Mit88]

I don’t imagine this becoming a thing if they proceed to sell off the mattresses, microwaves and extras as planned afterwards. Orlando isn’t exactly a fun place to be stuck for a tournament when Vegas is calling.

Thats why I’d think it might be rotational. While Vegas might be preferable to players, especially ones without kids or families, it might be more cost beneficial for the NBA to use Disney every other year because of their relationship with ESPN. It wouldnt be a 3 month tournament either, at most I would imagine 3 weeks. Probably 2

 

[SaintsManiac]

Just saw some photos of the Kidani pool. Can't repost here, but umm yeah it's pretty crowded for these days.

 

[Katrina Y]

yes as long as you are also wearing a mask


Here's my schedule so far, I will be live streaming on my oage (link in my signature) and for SiDisney is Spanish at the SiDisney fb page
7/9 MK
7/13 MK
7.14 AK
7.15 DHS
still waiting on CM previews, hoping to go on the 7th

Just curious, do you have to wait until all 3 of your park reservations are used before you can book a new one or can you book a new reservation as soon as you use one?

 

[wombat_5606]

Face shields are being used at Disney Springs near the co-op. Just saw a picture. Perhaps it will be all cast members

Sadly, a friend told me a CM got spit on by a guest at Disney Springs, so now they are using the face shields.

 

[Chris Ehlers]

Correct. There aren’t enough ports in the Caribbean for the amount of ships in circulation. A lot of just circling in the water off the coast of Port Canaveral or in groups in the Caribbean. There are some cool cruise ship tracking websites you can find on google where you can see real time where all the ships currently are.

And yes, Unfortunately there was a crew death on the Wonder this past week. An employee that was suffering from chills was then found deceased by other staff.

here you can actually see where each Ship os

https://www.cruisemapper.com/cruise-lines/Disney-Cruise-Line-12

 

[gottalovepluto]

I just don't understand this. I thought most/all ships were in ports. Why can't the employees get off? They've obviously been secluded for quite a bit longer than 14 days.

Countries are too scared to let crew transit through for fear of virus spreading through their countries and countries are too scared to let crew return (literally some are not allowed back into their own countries). Some countries are offering to let crew transit through or come back home but the cruise lines have to pay a ton of money for preventative measures and the lines are balking. It’s a very complicated situation.

 

[WonderlandisReality]

I am not sure how much was left to do at Space 220, but I really hope they prioritize finishing and openIng soon too. Maybe staffing might be an issue there though?

Space 220 is the new Rivers of Life.

 

[skeeter31]

Countries are too scared to let crew transit through for fear of virus spreading through their countries and countries are too scared to let crew return (literally some are not allowed back into their own countries). Some countries are offering to let crew transit through or come back home but the cruise lines have to pay a ton of money for preventative measures and the lines are balking. It’s a very complicated situation.

Plus the ships need to continue to have a skeleton crew at all times to run the ship.

 

[dlavender]

Space 220 is the new Rivers of Life.

Don’t you dare...

 

[Mit88]

Space 220 is the “New Mutants” of Disney restaurants

 

[jenjersnap]

So long-delayed AND disappointing? Sweet baby cheez-it, I hope it is worth the wait!

Space 220 is the new Rivers of Life.

 

[skeeter31]

Space 220 is the “New Mutants” of Disney restaurants

Not to mention one of the biggest draws of Space 220 is the “elevator” to space when you enter the restaurant, and now that would have to only allow 1 party at a time, greatly backing up the seating ability. So that may be scrapped for a while or you may be able to bypass it completely for a bit.

 

[rstevens333]

Dang it. I blinked and missed the AP previews.

 

[roth697]

I just don't understand this. I thought most/all ships were in ports. Why can't the employees get off? They've obviously been secluded for quite a bit longer than 14 days.

I watch some Royal staff on YouTube. He was given the option to stay on the ship. Doesn't get paid, but he is in a balcony cabin with his girlfriend. The room, food, and medical are still free.

 

[Mit88]

Not to mention one of the biggest draws of Space 220 is the “elevator” to space when you enter the restaurant, and now that would have to only allow 1 party at a time, greatly backing up the seating ability. So that may be scrapped for a while or you may be able to bypass it completely for a bit.

I typically dont do sit-down dining down at Disney. Main meals are usually cooked in my room, so theres like a 90% chance I’ll never go to Space220, but between it being done by Patina Group, and the concept of the restaurant, I still have faith that it will be good

 

[yulilin3]

Just curious, do you have to wait until all 3 of your park reservations are used before you can book a new one or can you book a new reservation as soon as you use one?

I'm hoping not they weren't clear on that. I'm going to go in and try to get my reservation again for another day, hope that works, July is pretty slim for AP picks right now

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1277643833292046339

 

[Pksmom03]

Did anyone else get a survey from Disney after making their park reservations? They said they were sending me the survey because I’m going to AK but nothing about the other parks. They asked specifically if I had heard of the safety measures they were taking and if it this made me more inclined to go- mask wearing by guests and CM, temperature taking, social distancing. They also asked of perceptions I might have about my future visit: more/less crowded, less magical, that I expected to have the same experience as a “normal” trip.

 

[FeralCatRogue]

Guests currently arriving from the tri-state area must quarantine for 14 days and this cannot be done on Disney property. The only guests who could be checked in at a Disney resort from the tri-state area are ones who arrived at least 14 days earlier than their check-in date. Not sure if any guests have done that.

With 2 full days at 2 large almost all open park area's..... that was fast..

Doesn't seem fast at all when you have seen Blizzcon tickets sell out in 3 minutes and that had almost 100k people at it.

 

[AmberMV]

Did anyone else get a survey from Disney after making their park reservations? They said they were sending me the survey because I’m going to AK but nothing about the other parks. They asked specifically if I had heard of the safety measures they were taking and if it this made me more inclined to go- mask wearing by guests and CM, temperature taking, social distancing. They also asked of perceptions I might have about my future visit: more/less crowded, less magical, that I expected to have the same experience as a “normal” trip.

I got one last week for my May HS visit