Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[yulilin3]

Has Disney made any announcements about opening up more quick service locations in the parks? I’m not sure if they are closed because of Covid, not enough attendance to justify it, or something else. One of Our favorite quick service locations at AK is 8 Spoon Cafe and it’s not open. I’m hoping it will be when we go at the end of September.

Also, any word about getting any shows going anytime soon? I’m specifically looking at HS because there isn’t much to do there with little kids without the shows. It seems like they could do social distancing pretty easily for a lot of them. What’s the hold up for them?

no announcement from Disney about QS
Shows will be dependent on t he Union-Disney ordeal, it has nothing to do with social distancing

 

[MickeyWaffles]

the lapbar doesn't go that low. A kid under 7 years of age needs to ride with an adult so the lapbar wouldn't be constricting the child in anyway. Same with the one at BTMR

That’s what I thought, I didn’t think it was very tight. Hence why it was so easy for them to get out.

When my oldest went on BTMRR for the first time in February (Splash was closed), I was holding on to her for dear life because I thought she was going to fly out

 

[yulilin3]

That’s what I thought, I didn’t think it was very tight. When my oldest went on BTMRR for the first time in February (Splash was closed), I was holding on to her for dear life because I thought she was going to fly out

she won't as long as her butt is on the seat. I used to think that too and a friend that worked the attraction told me that they are very focused on looking at the monitors for people who try to stand up on the ride (and of course there's been people who have done it)

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

she won't as long as her butt is on the seat. I used to think that too and a friend that worked the attraction told me that they are very focused on looking at the monitors for people who try to stand up on the ride (and of course there's been people who have done it)

Big Thunder is an underrated thrill ride. I've never felt like I was going to fly out, but there's a lot of sliding around in the seat and areas where I think "I'm going to hit my head" on something. Theming is great, as is the view (especially at night and more especially if fireworks are on). Really dig that ride.

 

[yulilin3]

Big Thunder is an underrated thrill ride. I've never felt like I was going to fly out, but there's a lot of sliding around in the seat and areas where I think "I'm going to hit my head" on something. Theming is great, as is the view (especially at night and more especially if fireworks are on). Really dig that ride.

It's funny cause I say the only ride I will never do again is Astro Orbiter, not because of the height but because of the tilt, I feel like I'm going to slide off, I've give it 2 tries in my life, never again, I can do all other attractions at WDW without a problem. And I obviously know I won't slide off, but that's the thrill aspect for me I can't tolerate

 

[Spaceguy55]

Does anybody know for sure if the boats would even sink if full of water on SM,
Maybe they are built like Boston Whaler boats with styrofoam in the hulls to keep from sinking completely....of course I would of been out very early in that situation

 

[CastAStone]

This is what I usually do. If you’re willing to walk, I’ve also had success taking a bus to SSR (get off at Congress Park) but not sure if the walkway is open right now.

Both walkways from SSR to DS are currently open as is the (very long, not lighted at night) walkway from OKW.

 

[hertamaniac]

Cheers!

Genuinely sorry. I report the latest and hopefully inform. It WILL get better!

I was supposed to be in Kaipola and Jamsankoski Finland this week. Instead I am at home looking at this page. Covid is causing me to drink more. Arghhhh!

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Does anybody know for sure if the boats would even sink if full of water on SM,
Maybe they are built like Boston Whaler boats with styrofoam in the hulls to keep from sinking completely....of course I would of been out very early in that situation

https://blogmickey.com/2020/08/splash-mountain-ride-vehicle-sinks-at-magic-kingdom-guests-evacuated/
From the short video clip in the article it looks pretty submerged to me. I'm not sure how deep the water actually is there, but there has been speculation.

 

[hertamaniac]

They believe the infected workers all were the filipino national crew members. Phillipines is a hot spot right now so that is probably where it came from but at least they are contact tracing now.

There might be a loophole in the protocols. I would start from ground zero and make my team do a 360 degree review BEFORE sending it for final reviews. Senior PM 101!

 

[Brianstl]

Do we have an updated count on the number casualties from Disney’s Titanic sinking?

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

I honestly don’t know how any cruise line can operate safely right now. I’d hate to be out at sea and get sick. We cancelled this years cruises and just booked the Panama one for November 2021. Some categories are already sold out so the demand is there. The vaccine will hopefully be a game changer by year end or early next year.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

I just read that the earnings call tomorrow (4:30pm) will bring the news that the Parks and Experiences division has taken a 2 billion dollar hit last quarter.

Not at all unexpected due to the circumstances - but a staggering number nonetheless..

 

[hertamaniac]

Update on the Norwegian cruise ship situation:

It appears that at least 5 of the disembarked passengers have tested positive. Needless to say, contract tracing is in full force. As such, Norway has shut down it ports for cruise ships for at least 2 weeks.

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/outbreak-hits-norway-cruise-ship-spread-coast-72142427

i have an NCL cruise booked for two separate staterooms in March for 10 nights in the Caribbean, but just this week got my notice of a 15 day refund (100% future cruise credit offer). I intend to to take their offer up until the month or so before.

Wouldn't be the first time I threw the dice at the table........☺

 

[Brianstl]

I wonder how long until James Cameron makes a movie about what happened at Splash Mountian?

 

[hertamaniac]

I honestly don’t know how any cruise line can operate safely right now. I’d hate to be out at sea and get sick. We cancelled this years cruises and just booked the Panama one for November 2021. Some categories are already sold out so the demand is there. The vaccine will hopefully be a game changer by year end or early next year.

I firmly believe that a game changer is forthcoming. A world economy will unite and stifle this virus. Origins of this virus will be debated for many years, but the resounding effect will be realized and repurcussions are imminent.

 

[CastAStone]

I just read that the earnings call tomorrow (4:30pm) will bring the news that the Parks and Experiences division has taken a 2 billion dollar hit last quarter.

Not at all unexpected due to the circumstances - but a staggering number nonetheless..

Where did you read that? If that's a real number leaked ahead of an earnings report someone is definitely going to prison. It's hard to go to jail for a white collar crime but that's one that's about a 100% lock.

Anyway, that seems a little high to me. I'm guessing PEP loses something closer to 1.3bn-1.5bn vs a profit of 1.7bn for the same quarter last year. They have ~$600m in depreciation to overcome, a few weeks of cm wages, 3 months of health care, and various salaries. They also had some upkeep and some small construction costs. They DID have revenue in this division - a little from Shanghai, a little from DVC and what not (VB and HHI reopened 6/15) and presumably a few hundred million dollars from licensing. It is parks experiences and products.

Media will probably still make 1.5bn+ in profit, so assuming losses of $500 million each for Studio and Direct to consumer puts me at about a 1 billion dollar loss overall. Interesting to see!

 

[Brianstl]

Where did you read that? If that's a real number leaked ahead of an earnings report someone is definitely going to prison. It's hard to go to jail for a white collar crime but that's one that's about a 100% lock.

Anyway, that seems a little high to me. I'm guessing PEP loses something closer to 1.3bn-1.5bn vs a profit of 1.7bn for the same quarter last year. They have ~$600m in depreciation to overcome, a few weeks of cm wages, 3 months of health care, and various salaries. They also had some upkeep and some small construction costs. They DID have revenue in this division - a little from Shanghai, a little from DVC and what not (VB and HHI reopened 6/15) and presumably a few hundred million dollars from licensing. It is parks experiences and products.

Media will probably still make 1.5bn+ in profit, so assuming losses of $500 million each for Studio and Direct to consumer puts me at about a 1 billion dollar loss overall. Interesting to see!

Probably from this Reuter’s report

https://apple.news/AxVXNSzSrR7mlCeTusBOm0Q

 

[OnceUponATime15]

@CastAStone This is from the article. Don’t think it’s a linkable source here..

“In a new report from Reuters, it’s estimated that the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products division will report a $2 billion loss for the latest quarter following a $1 billion loss in the previous quarter. The company’s third quarter runs from April through June. With a meager May reopening for Disney Springs, followed by the start of limited DVC resort reopenings in late June, it’s believed the company may report little to no revenue, given that the parks themselves didn’t begin official phased reopenings until July 11.”

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

It's funny cause I say the only ride I will never do again is Astro Orbiter, not because of the height but because of the tilt, I feel like I'm going to slide off, I've give it 2 tries in my life, never again, I can do all other attractions at WDW without a problem. And I obviously know I won't slide off, but that's the thrill aspect for me I can't tolerate

Me too!