Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[DGsAtBLT]

There’s a lot of room between opening while cases are surging in the immediate area and never opening until we get a vaccine (that may never come).

I personally think the chances of delaying are pretty low (despite what I personally feel should be done), but its like we are all so sick of living in a pandemic we have forgotten that there is a difference between opening when numbers are high and growing, and when numbers are lower and declining. I really really hope Disney can enforce their rules well, I worry so much for CMs that are going to have to deal with guests being jerks about it all.

 

[RWinNOLA]

For me it’s pretty simple, you put in measures that we know work like social distancing and masking and then as the number of new cases and prevalence of disease declines, you cautiously open things back up. In that model there is a point at which you roll the dice and open up things like theme parks. Based on the current situation, Florida is clearly not at that point.

I live in the metro New Orleans area. We were one of the early hotspots likely due to Mardi Gras which is a social distancing nightmare.

We locked down, numbers came down to where it seemed as if things where under control. Then we went to Phase 1 and Phase 2 and I can tell you the general public started behaving as if the virus was a thing of the past. Predictably, things are spiking all over southeast LA.

So again, Disney can wait to open until there is a vaccine or until the virus just goes away, or they can try to develop a plan to open while the virus is active. Because as we are seeing in my area, numbers can decline dramatically, but if people go back to acting like things are normal and refuse to wear masks and practice social distancing, cases will spike.

 

[gottalovepluto]

He conveniently did this on the Friday before previews right before the stock market closed. If something was announced, he’s gold. If not, he could cover.

stock market was closed today in observance of the 4th so he’s not that diabolical

 

[ShiveredTimbers]

Thanks for the idea of cutting off the scarf part of these! It never would have occurred to un-crafty me and I loathe that thing hanging around my neck!

Sure! Just cut right under that seam and it works out perfectly! The “seam” side will be a bit looser so my husband actually puts that on his nose (so upside down once you cut off the excess) and it fits around his broader face ever more comfortably.

 

[Jjbbllfrg]

stock market was closed today in observance of the 4th so he’s not that diabolical

Ahh good point. I don’t follow it that closely.

 

[xuxa777]

There’s a lot of room between opening while cases are surging in the immediate area and never opening until we get a vaccine (that may never come).

I personally think the chances of delaying are pretty low (despite what I personally feel should be done), but its like we are all so sick of living in a pandemic we have forgotten that there is a difference between opening when numbers are high and growing, and when numbers are lower and declining. I really really hope Disney can enforce their rules well, I worry so much for CMs that are going to have to deal with guests being jerks about it all.

In the immediate area, Orange County new cases did surge last week, but have gone down since then. Might have helped them to decide to stay the course for the reopening. And yes cast members are going to have a tough job with some guests, I hope not though.

 

[wdwoutsider]

It's Friday of a holiday weekend. We all know Disney hates to tell bad news and can't after today's pass charging disaster.

Makes sense to get 2-3 more sets of numbers and meet again next week. Wouldn't surprise me if thats a daily (M-F) meeting until the parks open given the current covid levels. Postpone is an option but this is such a fast changing situation could be very short notice like everything else with covid. Covid makes it impossible to plan, nothing is for certain these days , hard time to be a planner.

 

[Spridell]

It's Friday of a holiday weekend. We all know Disney hates to tell bad news and can't after today's pass charging disaster.

Makes sense to get 2-3 more sets of numbers and meet again next week. Wouldn't surprise me if thats a daily (M-F) meeting until the parks open given the current covid levels. Postpone is an option but this is such a fast changing situation could be very short notice like everything else with covid. Covid makes it impossible to plan, nothing is for certain these days , hard time to be a planner.

They are stocking all the parks right now for previews in just 4 days.

I just dont see them stocking everything just to close again. Doesnt make sense to me.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

In the immediate area, Orange County new cases did surge last week, but have gone down since then. Might have helped them to decide to stay the course for the reopening. And yes cast members are going to have a tough job with some guests, I hope not though.

I just really hope they’re backed up by management and security and they’re all empowered to actually do something about guests who are putting everyone in danger.

Easy enough to say people need to take personal responsibility and stay away from people who are getting too close, not masked, etc, but CMs can’t exactly do the same. I’ve definitely seen mixed reports on guest behaviour from the resort only period.

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

A similar thing happened to our company recently that wasn’t even our fault. Our credit card processing company did an update that caused a bunch of transactions from 2007 to be re-billed to the customer cards. All of a sudden we were hit with this wave of customers disputing charges we couldn’t find in our point of sale (we had changed point of sale systems several years ago and no longer had access to the old system). It all got straightened out, but it was a mess for a while. The processing company took care of any expenses to the customers since it was their fault.

Things like this are why I would never put a recurring auto payment on a debit card. Even though things usually turn out OK in the end, it’s a real pain if your bank account is wiped out in the meantime.

I have zero automated transactions attached to my bank account. What a mess!

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

Is there rumors about when the California Grill might reopen. We just changed our resort from Boardwalk Inn to Contemporary for August and was hoping to eat there if it was open.

Seriously. I'm hoping that with the opening of the next wave of resorts, more dining options become available. I would much rather visit a resort on a Friday or Saturday night than take my chances at DS.

 

[wdwoutsider]

Disney has to stock parks at some point . I expect they do preview days unless the numbers turn much worse, but they can always not replenish after that or Even worst case they decide not to open last minute they can donate the perishable food to food shelves and write it off as a donation. That cost is so low for disney it will not impact their decision. Heck Disney could do their own employee food drive if they don't open last minute, many places that closed did those for their employees.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

I just really hope they’re backed up by management and security and they’re all empowered to actually do something about guests who are putting everyone in danger.

Easy enough to say people need to take personal responsibility and stay away from people who are getting too close, not masked, etc, but CMs can’t exactly do the same. I’ve definitely seen mixed reports on guest behaviour from the resort only period.

Yes. Agreed. I am glad it seems CMs will be empowered to enforce rules, but I am also concerned about their well being and safety.

A guest violating these kinds of clear and set rules will also likely show an over defensive to aggressive type of response to the CM attempting to enforce the rule. Something anyone who has been a CM has witnessed over and over.

 

[Spridell]

Seeing pics on twitter of how Seaworld is preparing for their fireworks tonight. Circles on the ground where people need to stand.

I am interested to see how it goes and i bet Disney is watching too.

 

[HokieRaven5]

In outside Disney news seeing some things that Hersheypark has been pretty awful about their social distancing and mask enforcement amongst guests. Can't say I'm completely surprised by that.

As referenced by many others hope the CMs are backed up when they are attempting to enforce the rules set in place.

 

[hertamaniac]

Seeing pics on twitter of how Seaworld is preparing for their fireworks tonight. Circles on the ground where people need to stand.

I am interested to see how it goes and i bet Disney is watching too.

I think Laughingplace is going to live stream tonight.

 

[Doingitagain]

Seriously. I'm hoping that with the opening of the next wave of resorts, more dining options become available. I would much rather visit a resort on a Friday or Saturday night than take my chances at DS.

We are going to stay away from Disney Springs in the evenings. The parks all close earlier than people are used to, and food options at resorts are limited.

 

[1GoldenSun]

I have a few and like them except for the sweaty neck issue. Does the material run after cutting?

I didn't even have to actually "cut" mine. It's really more like two scarves sewn together. If you can work your scissors into the stitching holding them together, you can just sort of half cut, half pull the stitches out and separate the two scarves. Then no material is ever cut.

 

[marinejjh]

I just really hope they’re backed up by management and security and they’re all empowered to actually do something about guests who are putting everyone in danger.

Easy enough to say people need to take personal responsibility and stay away from people who are getting too close, not masked, etc, but CMs can’t exactly do the same. I’ve definitely seen mixed reports on guest behaviour from the resort only period.

It would be great if they had something in place like giving people a warning for not having a mask only scanning their magic bands, then if It happens again have security escort them out. One and done, follow the rules or get out. People will have enough other guest calling them out if they don't have a mask.

 

[nkosiek]

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Good for you. I got the email that our MBs are shipping and will be here July 7th for our 9th Check-in! Would be great if we were flying but we are doing a road trip, stopping to visit family and leaving the 6th. No MBs for us.