Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Yooperroo]

I find myself in a somewhat unique position here as a person who is both extremely concerned about the rising case numbers (which I believe), and is still heading to WDW next week.

The way I see it (as a PhD molecular biologist) is we’ll be fortunate to have a safe, effective and readily available vaccine in two year’s time. For our physical and emotional health, our family will have to take some calculated risks during that period. That’s our situation.

Perhaps naive, but I do trust Disney to reduce the risks of transmission as well as anyone can (their years of data on crowd control alone puts them miles ahead of most travel destinations). We’re also currently in a travel “honeymoon” period where hotels, theme parks, airlines (go Delta!) still have the free cash to burn to make full-throated efforts at social distancing. That’s not going to be the case months from now, let alone a year.

So, knowing this could be our last opportunity for a trip for 1+ years, we’re going. But we’ll be taking just about every precaution we can for the next week until we leave, while we’re there and for at least two weeks after we get back.

Aside from the fact that I am NOT molecular biologist, I feel you put into words exactly how I'm feeling and the precautions we are going to take, and why we are still proceeding with our July 11 trip despite how nervous the numbers make me.
My husband desperately wants to go. He tells me this every time I brings up the numbers. It's not that he's in denial over them. He needs a mental break and needs to get away from his very taxing job made even more wearing by working at home. He needs to escape reality for awhile and Disney, even in masks and distancing and sanitizer, is that for him. So it's a calculated risk we are willing to take right now for our family.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's comforting to know there are others out there like me/us.
And I have to ask, is the A2 Ann Arbor? If so, high from Lansing

 

[Khobbs18]

Fall CP has been cancelled.

 

[MrsBooch]

Was this posted anywhere yet? From the Orlando Hotel and Restaurant Worker 737 Union FB page:


Disney Recall Update: Disney is recalling a small number of workers effective July 12 at the locations listed below. We do not have any more information about future recall at this time.

**Yacht & Beach**
PM Housekeeping
Stewarding

**Animal Kingdom Lodge**
Sanaa Servers

**Boardwalk**
Trattoria Servers

**Epcot**
Convention Guides
Liberty Inn QSR
Sunshine Seasons QSR

**Grand Floridian**
Gasparilla QSR
Citrico's Culinary
Café Culinary & Servers
Pool Bars
Housekeeping

**Old Key West**
Olivia's Servers

**Polynesian**
Kona Servers

**Saratoga Springs**
Food Handler

**Wilderness Lodge**
Geyser Point Server

**Contempoary**
Housekeeping Phones Room
Contempo Café

**Disney Springs**
Deluxe Burger QSR
Outdoor Vending
Patisserie

 

[brockash]

It was a one day test as far as I know.

I know they had them 6/13 - we were there and it was the first time we saw them.

 

[Clockwork]

Wouldn’t N95s (worn properly) be really difficult to wear outside in Florida heat? Borderline dangerous if you aren’t used to them?

Possibly, but with all the cotton masks That are multi layer being sold it probably wouldn’t be much of a difference.

 

[bernina]

Aside from the fact that I am NOT molecular biologist, I feel you put into words exactly how I'm feeling and the precautions we are going to take, and why we are still proceeding with our July 11 trip despite how nervous the numbers make me.
My husband desperately wants to go. He tells me this every time I brings up the numbers. It's not that he's in denial over them. He needs a mental break and needs to get away from his very taxing job made even more wearing by working at home. He needs to escape reality for awhile and Disney, even in masks and distancing and sanitizer, is that for him. So it's a calculated risk we are willing to take right now for our family.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's comforting to know there are others out there like me/us.
And I have to ask, is the A2 Ann Arbor? If so, high from Lansing

My people! Hello from Michigan just outside Ann Arbor

We're also making the trip, July 9 for us. I've been going back and forth on should we, shouldn't we. I trust Disney and Delta, we've rented a car to have more control over coming and going, and plan to stick to QS, to go, and even some grab and go meals in our room or on balcony.

I also believe that we're going to see travel more limited this fall and winter and schools may require quarantine which would further limit our travels. We all could really use a break from our house right about now and Disney has always been our happy place. We're prepared for it to be different, to be hot and stuffy in masks, but we're also super excited to walk down main street, and take the time to explore the small things and minor attractions we often skip over (enchanted tiki room I'm looking at you!).

Wishing you and your families a wonderful safe vacation.

 

[only hope]

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Ok, anyone know what all that means? I mean, the lease is terminated, obviously, but what did The Void do wrong?

 

[Clockwork]

I know this is somewhat old news, but do we know why that small handful of MLS players managed to test positive when they were already at Swolphin? I thought before entering the bubbles the players had to be cleared and quarantined beforehand as well, is that not the case? Just an NBA thing?

No because they could have simply gotten the virus after testing, or they could have gotten a bogus test originally. Even if they were quarantined it’s possible to touch a object in your house and get the virus while in quarantine. Get the mail, touch recently acquired groceries or something like that and you can get the virus.

 

[Clockwork]

So is that a big problem there? I've never heard of anyone complaining of others seeing into their rooms at GF. I mean they do have curtains. lol I'm guesing it has more to do with them not wanting anyone to see the players not following the same rules everyone else has to or just not gawking at them in general.

It’s not for normal guests it’s for paparazzi and reporters, right now the paparazzi don’t have anything to do an that makes the nba players a prime target for them. And you,me or anyone could be 1.

 

[tinkerhon]

I know we kinda laughed at the highest ranking teams getting the moderate resort, but I can see why GDT is far and away the most appealing especially for teams expected to stay a while. Locked completely down, and they get the entire Coronado Springs property right?

GF has the issues being discussed, staying at YC but the entire Crescent Lake walk being out of bounds for you would be sad. Disclaimer that I am not asking anyone to feel sorry for millionaires

Thank goodness the Knicks didn't make the cut - not sure if Motel 6 open yet?

 

[AmberMV]

25/351 NBA players in Disney bubble now positive for CoVid-19, just heard on local news.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

25/351 NBA players in Disney bubble now positive for CoVid-19, just heard on local news.

They’re not in the Disney bubble yet. This testing is pre-Disney bubble. They start arriving Tuesday.

 

[Clockwork]

I do. I really don't think photos of NBA players are fetching a premium. Maybe it's just where I live, but in Indy, you can run into an NBA player (or NFL player) and it's pretty normal. No one is following them around with a camera.

Again, if they wanted complete and utter 100% privacy....then they should have made those concessions when it comes to "player comfort." They didn't make those concessions. So, if someone randomly catches a glimpse of some player walking to the pool? Big woop.

They made concessions, they said we want privacy and we are willing to pay for it. Disney then said Mr Silver, yes sir, please sign here.

 

[mmackeymouse]

They made concessions, they said we want privacy and we are willing to pay for it. Disney then said Mr Silver, yes sir, please sign here.

Exactly what concessions did they make?

 

[JacknSally]

Something besides Hamilton to look forward to!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1278886322455879685

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Exactly what concessions did they make?

The negotiation details have been discussed at length in the dedicated NBA thread right here in the rumors and news forum.

 

[Badlands2020]

Can anyone confirm 25 of 351 NBA players tested positive for coronavirus? That seems high!!!! Link anyone? Would be intertested to see how if that's true

Edit:disregard it's on NBA.com , I'm surprised

 

[Pksmom03]

Thank goodness the Knicks didn't make the cut - not sure if Motel 6 open yet?

Or the Cavs

 

[JM23457]

I do remain struck by the irony that given the numbers it would seem they are opening in a worse situation, empirically, than when they closed.

I think the timing is perfect for them in terms of public relations. If they had opened last month, the current surge would be at least partially blamed on them.

Now that there is already an ongoing surge, before they've opened, no one can reasonably pin rising case numbers on Disney.

And given the surge, customers are more likely to accept mask wearing & distancing rules with minimal violations or complaints.

 

[SMRT-1]

Ok, anyone know what all that means? I mean, the lease is terminated, obviously, but what did The Void do wrong?

The way I read that notice, The Void had a licensing agreement with Disney (to use IP like Star Wars and Wreck It Ralph), and their lease agreement had terms that required them to maintain the licensing agreement. They breached the terms of the licensing agreement, and so were also in breach of their lease agreement.

My guess is, since they couldn't operate any of their locations (Disney or otherwise) due to the pandemic safety restrictions, they couldn't afford to pay the scheduled payments for the Disney IP license, putting them in breach of contract. Again, just my guess. I don't have any actual knowledge of why they were in breach of contract; I'm just speculating on what a plausible scenario might be.