Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[KBoopaloo]

Sounds like there is no timeline for the TS restaurants in the French pavilion to reopen.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1291779436367556610

 

[JacknSally]

IF.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1291797535821041665

 

[gottalovepluto]

Woah. Just saw Universal Orlando ad on CNBC from CA. I admittedly haven’t watched much tv but apparently Universal Orlando has no qualms advertising to all of the US.

 

[gottalovepluto]

IF.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1291797535821041665

It makes a good headline but I think the “if” really means if they will open like they used to be. It’s pretty obvious at this point if those restaurants open before international travel restrictions are lifted they will be staffed by Americans which would lead to a different feeling restaurant for guests & almost completely different for anyone working there. I don’t think there is anyway those places close, but they could dramatically change and who knows what changes would be permanent?

 

[rockpiece]

Checking in to the Contemporary on Sunday. Have they resumed valet parking yet? It says online that it is unavailable but I have seen that they are doing it at some resorts.

 

[yulilin3]

Just back from streaming. Parked at DS and took bus to CBR at 10:30am, surprised to say there were 2 other parties in the bus going back to DS at that hour. The bus is stopping in all internal stops, so it took 3 stops until it reached centertown. The food court does not have a lot in terns of seating so be aware if you are grabbing food you might have to find spots outside, the pool was popular bur not packed (it hit 106 degrees here today) I saw everyone keeping distance outside and inside the pool. Banana Cabana had 3 people enjoying drinks. Walked over to the Skyliner cause I was streaming Pop as well and the CBR-Pop line went down, they couldn't tell me for how long and they said that buses would arrive for people needing to go to Pop in about 15 to 20 min.
Since it wasn't life or death for me to head to Pop I skylined to Riviera, walked around and took a bus back to DS, didn't have to wait at all, this bus also had 3 groups already inside waiting.
DS was not busy at all, WoD was actually quiet empty, very enjoyable. Now decided to get some Chicken Guy to bring back home,, inside was very busy, They need to keep more people out before letting them in, this was about 2pm. The Mulan poster still hangs at AMC.

 

[Hoodie]

Just back from streaming. Parked at DS and took bus to CBR at 10:30am, surprised to say there were 2 other parties in the bus going back to DS at that hour. The bus is stopping in all internal stops, so it took 3 stops until it reached centertown. The food court does not have a lot in terns of seating so be aware if you are grabbing food you might have to find spots outside, the pool was popular bur not packed (it hit 106 degrees here today) I saw everyone keeping distance outside and inside the pool. Banana Cabana had 3 people enjoying drinks. Walked over to the Skyliner cause I was streaming Pop as well and the CBR-Pop line went down, they couldn't tell me for how long and they said that buses would arrive for people needing to go to Pop in about 15 to 20 min.
Since it wasn't life or death for me to head to Pop I skylined to Riviera, walked around and took a bus back to DS, didn't have to wait at all, this bus also had 3 groups already inside waiting.
DS was not busy at all, WoD was actually quiet empty, very enjoyable. Now decided to get some Chicken Guy to bring back home,, inside was very busy, They need to keep more people out before letting them in, this was about 2pm. The Mulan poster still hangs at AMC.

I'm not shocked about the other parties. Given the wait times and how much they drop after 2, I would be shocked if we don't see more people go to DHS, get a Rise boarding group, then leave to return later.

 

[rteetz]

Woah. Just saw Universal Orlando ad on CNBC from CA. I admittedly haven’t watched much tv but apparently Universal Orlando has no qualms advertising to all of the US.

They’ve been advertising here in WI for a while now.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm not shocked about the other parties. Given the wait times and how much they drop after 2, I would be shocked if we don't see more people go to DHS, get a Rise boarding group, then leave to return later.

no DS (Disney Springs) not DHS

 

[KBoopaloo]

They’ve been advertising here in WI for a while now.

In Massachusetts too.

 

[Moliphino]

In Massachusetts too.

I remember seeing them when WDW was still closed.

 

[jenushkask8s]

In Massachusetts too.

And Michigan

 

[midnight star]

When do 2021 packages open?

 

[Farro]

Woah. Just saw Universal Orlando ad on CNBC from CA. I admittedly haven’t watched much tv but apparently Universal Orlando has no qualms advertising to all of the US.

We haven't had a Florida numbers report in a while. Worse, same, better?

 

[mattpeto]

When do 2021 packages open?

They are open until the end of September 2021.

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

IF.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1291797535821041665

 

[mattpeto]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/08/repo...t-when-some-restaurants-will-reopen-at-epcot/
It's possible some of the restaurants may have new ownership, names, etc, but this article is a bit hyperbole.

The restaurants will re-open when the crowds return.

 

[Sarahslay]

I don't know if y'all remember me. I am a healthcare provider who for eight weeks was required to work covid ICU (even though I am in cardiology - not a usual hospitalist or pulmonologist, but had to become one) and am a big BIG advocate of masking and social distancing. I am NOT an advocate of overreacting, and have been extremely annoyed by anyone politicizing this issue on either side. My family and I have been at higher risk from covid from the start by virtue of my job and I have been very annoyed by people sitting in the comfort of home judging me for my choices, including driving to Florida theme parks for a much deserved vacation. I have been VERY impressed by Universal and Disney and fully support their being open. The risk of contracting covid outside from a child (or anyone) briefly brushing by you in a pool is low. But I also agree with being honest about what someone should expect when they are out and about at the theme parks and hotels.
Anyway, just spent a great week in Florida and continue to tell people that I am safer at Universal or Disney than working in the hospital clinic. By far. My husband and I are heading back in 3 weeks because this is one of the few places on earth I feel like I can enjoy myself AND feel comfortable.

I work in healthcare (not clinical side, administrative/management), and even brought the virus home in the very early days. I have thankfully been working from home for several months now, but do have to go in for certain things. I will be going down to WDW for the first time since the shut down in 3 weeks, and honestly feel much safer going there than I do any time I have to go to the hospital for work. Even though I don't work face to face with patients I do end up working with workers who do, so there is still some risk, but with proper procedures everything can be fine and as safe as it can be given the circumstances. I can't wait to just be able to relax and have a good break from it all (and I have three more trips after that over the next year so this is just the start).

 

[hertamaniac]

COVID insurance for MSC cruise line:

MSC is offering a unique insurance policy to help kick-start cruising. I think this might push the monetary confidence aspect of guests that might be "on the fence".

'We are strongly recommending they also purchase for €18 per person per weeklong cruise a special COVID insurance policy which we have put together with Europ Assistance covering ticket price refund, or an apportion, if tested positive either at embark or during the cruise.'

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/onorato-msc-cruises-could-be-and-operating-med-month

 

[AmberMV]

We haven't had a Florida numbers report in a while. Worse, same, better?

Nothing remarkably different yet. It takes about 2 weeks of data to see any real trend