Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Vern60]

Hugs. I am an RN that wears several hats at our healthcare organization. We have been in the thick of COVID since late February. During March and April I was putting in at least 80 hours a week. The toll on Healthcare workers has been extreme. We are encouraging everyone to take their vacations at this point because the burnout is almost universal at this point. And I agree that the risk of going to Disney for frontline healthcare workers looks a lot different than risk for a lot of other professionals. But just a note of caution: treat the parks as just as risky as your facility, even though you are on vacation follow the same PPE and cleaning guidelines, and do whatever you need to do to take a mental break from work.

Did you know the Swan and Dolphin are offering a nurses discount? I'm not sure how much, I just happened to come across it yesterday.

 

[mattpeto]

This makes me sad. BatB live on stage is my daughters favorite. Beauty & the Beast has been her favorite movie for years. Hopefully a new revamped one comes back

HS needs some crowd eaters. Could very well be just be a temporary show.

 

[andyman8]

HS needs some crowd eaters. Could very well be just be a temporary show.

It’s definitely a temporary show, but VotLM was also a temporary show when it debuted. 28 years later, its “temporary” run finally ended. We’ll see.

 

[chicagoshannon]

Did you know the Swan and Dolphin are offering a nurses discount? I'm not sure how much, I just happened to come across it yesterday.

They've offered this for as long as I can remember. I used it about 10 years ago and believe it was around 20% off.

 

[Mit88]

Disney should bring this show back and put it in the BatB spot

 

[anthony2k7]

I think for us the reason we never liked the Beauty and the beast show at DHS is that it was just too slapstick.

I think it’s great that some of the Disney musicians are getting a chance to showcase their talent while they workout the details with the actors union. Now that the extra unemployment assistance has ended maybe they will speed up the negotiating.

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What are Four For a Dollar up to these days? Would be great if they brought them back for the pre show.

 

[KBoopaloo]

Not to revisit the dreaded M word debate but I know many have said their upcoming trip depends on whether they will still have to wear masks at the park at the time of their trip. Current word from Dr. Pino is those in Orange County should be prepared to wear masks until at least the end of the year or even potentially into the spring.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/cor...0200731-4vgltsukdncmtkhkbcoei72gwm-story.html

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Not to revisit the dreaded M word debate but I know many have said their trips depend on whether they will still have to wear masks at the park at the time of their trip. Current word from Dr. Pino is those in Orange County should be prepared to wear masks until at least the end of the year.

‪https://www.orlandosentinel.com/cor...200731-4vgltsukdncmtkhkbcoei72gwm-story.html‬

As it should be everywhere we go. This is a necessity for the time being whether it’s going to a theme park or the grocery store. It’s up to each person to decide what’s acceptable for a vacation. It’s temporary but necessary at the moment

 

[Mit88]

I prepared myself about 2 months ago that this (the m***’*) would last at least through the end of the year. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if its still strongly suggested, if not mandatory, this time next year

 

[mouselovenfamily]

Where we live our numbers are very low, however the "m" word is mandatory if in public. We originally didn't want to go on vacation if we had to use them but I now currently prepared to do so. With the numbers coming in on a downward trend for Florida hopefully they will continue to go down for the next six weeks and be much better before we head out.

 

[KBoopaloo]

I prepared myself about 2 months ago that this (the m***’*) would last at least through the end of the year. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if its still strongly suggested, if not mandatory, this time next year

Agreed. I am still working from home and likely will be until January but am starting to think about what my “work” masks will look like when I am finally back in person.

 

[hereforthechurros]

I wanted to admit that I used to play hide and seek in plush mountain, but I didn’t think it would be appropriate in the current climate, even if its been 2 decades since I did it.

Yes officer this comment right here!

The few stores I've been in over the years seemed to have done away with most of the fun aspects. The buttons, plushie mountains,, movies playing. It felt like a generic store and was pretty depressing. The only one we visit with maybe every few years in the one in Chicago on Michigan Ave. Also the only city I'll actually go into a Rainforest Cafe, for my son. Such a travesty considering the incredible dining scene in Chicago. To no one's surprise, we don't go to Rainforest Cafe at WDW. In fact I don't even like WOD at DS anymore. Watered down everything.

 

[Jim Libasci]

They’re not testing CMs at all. CMs have to take their temps at home before they go to work and if they have a high temp or have symptoms they need to get a test. Disney is not testing the bubble CMs everyday. And they wouldn’t be testing them in the “park hopping bubble“ plan either. Too much of an expense.

This is why I'm worried about my trip in a few weeks. I really want to go and feel safe, but I just may be more worried for the CM's than myself. there is no excuse for Disney not to be on the forefront of testing the CMs. the tech is available for 15 minute testing. If a big place like Disney invested in this they could help out the poor state.

 

[princesscinderella]

What are Four For a Dollar up to these days? Would be great if they brought them back for the pre show.

I don’t know who four for a dollar are so I can’t answer your question.

 

[CJK]

What are Four For a Dollar up to these days? Would be great if they brought them back for the pre show.

The main guy who played the janitor role and sang bass, was singing over at Universal as of late February. He sang in the Ragtime gals quartet in the Jimmy Fallon ride. Now, that was was pre-Covid, so not sure if he is still performing there now.

 

[hereforthechurros]

I don’t think any public health expert would right now advise air travel, going to a hot spot to attend a mass gathering at a theme park, regardless of the precautions being taken. It’s not just deeming it too risky for yourself. It IS inherently risky, and some people have a false sense of security about it. Going there should be about accepting those risks, not deeming it “safe.”

It also goes both ways. People who feel it’s too risky get snide comments all the time about living under a rock forever, etc. As if deciding not to go to WDW in the middle of a pandemic while FL is spiking means you’re never going to do anything again.

Lots of people planning on going are in denial about the risks. Someone on here even said that odds are NOBODY at WDW has the virus. If people want to accept the risks, that’s great for them. But from what I have read around various sites, many are truly not aware of the actual risks and have a false sense of security based on the measures Disney has implemented.

Agreed. Some people seem to be treating this virus like terrorism.

'If you stay home and don't live your life then the virus wins!'

'I refuse to live in fear because of this virus!'

Sorry but we cannot will our way out of this; a healthy amount of knowledge and caution is demanded. You have to treat it as if everyone has the virus. Not in a paranoid way, in a don't-let-up-on-safety way. Don't assume some places, like WDW, are so safe that you can let down your guard.

 

[Obliviate]

Agreed. Some people seem to be treating this virus like terrorism.

'If you stay home and don't live your life then the virus wins!'

'I refuse to live in fear because of this virus!'

Sorry but we cannot will our way out of this; a healthy amount of knowledge and caution is demanded. You have to treat it as if everyone has the virus. Not in a paranoid way, in a don't let up on safety way. Don't assume some places, like WDW, are so safe that you can let down your guard.

I agree as well. For some people though, being at WDW is almost as risky (if not safer) than staying home. Last night I drove through a popular open-air mall just to see how stupid some people can be, and boy what a **** show. Bars and restaurants were full (both inside and outside), no physical distancing at all and I'd say only 25% of people were wearing masks. It was really scary. Granted, I won't ever go anywhere near those places, but I can run into the same people while getting groceries, for example. Plus my university is still planning a hybrid reopening in less than a month, with students flying from all over the US. Guess how that's going to go. Realistically, I don't think being at WDW is going to increase my chances of getting covid significantly. Of course I still have to accept the risks and take every precaution.

 

[MrsBooch]

Agreed. Some people seem to be treating this virus like terrorism.

'If you stay home and don't live your life then the virus wins!'

'I refuse to live in fear because of this virus!'

Sorry but we cannot will our way out of this; a healthy amount of knowledge and caution is demanded. You have to treat it as if everyone has the virus. Not in a paranoid way, in a don't-let-up-on-safety way. Don't assume some places, like WDW, are so safe that you can let down your guard.

who has said recently that they are going and planning on letting down their guard?

 

[hereforthechurros]

who has said recently that they are going and planning on letting down their guard?

No one, but lots saying they expect Disney to be safer than their normal day-to-day experiences which may or may not be true but it doesn’t matter, you have to have the same level of caution regardless. Simple odds tell us there will be people at wdw with the virus so while they’re doing everything they can, we have to do our part too. And that being safe, even overly so, isn’t living in fear but just being smart and realistic about the situation.

 

[Mit88]

No one, but lots saying they expect Disney to be safer than their normal day-to-day experiences which may or may not be true but it doesn’t matter, you have to have the same level of caution regardless. Simple odds tell us there will be people at wdw with the virus so while they’re doing everything they can, we have to do our part too. And that being safe, even overly so, isn’t living in fear but just being smart and realistic about the situation.

I think its OK to go to a place like Disney thats been far more on the side of “its very safe” than “its too dangerous”, and let your guard down, at least a little. Stay vigilant, but also try and enjoy the moment. Don’t forget that the virus is possibly present anywhere you go, no matter how safe, but trust Disney enough that they’re going to do all they can to keep their environment as safe as they possibly can. As long as you, the individual, is doing your part and have a mindful eye for your surroundings, there’s no reason you cant feel safe and have a good time without constantly thinking about worst case scenarios