Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[mattpeto]

Luckily we have so much we haven't seen yet:

Galaxy's Edge
Toy Story Land
Railway
Never rode Frozen yet
I even missed FOP because I was sick last time!

So we still have a lot to see, even though I'm most looking forward to RAT!

I still think you a decent shot at Fireworks (and Harmonious) by then too.

 

[Eeyore daily]

In the uk we were urged to get back to normal just over a month ago. Gov even paid basically half our restaurant bills to encourage us all to go out and eat out as well as return to offices. Now we have higher daily cases than 1st wave and measures in place basically amounting to another lockdown.

I have family in Bolton and all I've seen is how their numbers are climbing. It's scary! My rational side wants to say Disney won't throw caution to the wind and immediately increase capacity thanks to DeSantis but the anxious part of it is not knowing what will happen.

 

[JimYvette]

Vaccine will help but people will still get it just like people still get the flu.

Viruses spread. This one will continue to spread....you can’t stop it but you can try to “flatten the curve” of those who are exposed and thereby lowering the number of those who get very sick or die. If cases continue to go up but it is proven that hospitalizations and deaths go down then you move on.

 

[Weedy]

 

[Eric Smith]

Sorry, but did WDW outline their specifics for you that you can prove they would not be following their reopening plan? Did they say they would never increase capacity?

Again, no one should go anywhere they aren't comfortable with, but if Disney decides (and who knows if they will) to start increasing capacity in a manner they feel is safe, it's no one's choice but your own not to go. I don't think you should get a refund, but luckily my opinion doesn't matter.

I don't buy this line of reasoning. I think it's totally fair to ask for a refund in this situation.

 

[Farro]

I don't buy this line of reasoning. I think it's totally fair to ask for a refund in this situation.

I disagree with you.

But like I said, it doesn't matter.

Oh, but I agree she can ask, I just don't think she should get one.

 

[Farro]

Pressure, pushing down on me...

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...mmerce-asking-governor-to-reopen-theme-parks/

 

[Tigger's ally]

I don't buy this line of reasoning. I think it's totally fair to ask for a refund in this situation.

Totally fair, but also totally fair to have the answer be no.

 

[Disneytrippin']

We have a December trip as well. I do think they will raise crowd levels some because of the holiday season. As long as they keep the mask mandate and open more hotels to spread people out, same for restaurants, and park rides and shows. Then we will still go. I can't blame Disney at all if they did start raising crowd levels.

The governor put an end to fines imposed on people not wearing masks ultimately this will equate to people not wearing them. However, Disney could still refuse entry to those who won't comply. Who knows if this will cause an increase in crowds because some people will be afraid to go even with increased capacity offered.

 

[sullivan.kscott]

In the uk we were urged to get back to normal just over a month ago. Gov even paid basically half our restaurant bills to encourage us all to go out and eat out as well as return to offices. Now we have higher daily cases than 1st wave and measures in place basically amounting to another lockdown.

As off-topic as it may be, how is the situation in the UK? I know numbers are rising, but what is the situation with hospitalizations? I’m sure I could do a simple search, but first hand accounts are more interesting to me.

The only reason I ask, I haven’t seen it mentioned whether or not there is a new “critical mass” in hospitalizations, and subsequently deaths, in Europe as a whole.

 

[Eeyore daily]

Pressure, pushing down on me...

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...mmerce-asking-governor-to-reopen-theme-parks/

The best part of that commercial has to be showing them vacuuming the Riviera Resort. Who knew that was in California

 

[anthony2k7]

As off-topic as it may be, how is the situation in the UK? I know numbers are rising, but what is the situation with hospitalizations? I’m sure I could do a simple search, but first hand accounts are more interesting to me.

The only reason I ask, I haven’t seen it mentioned whether or not there is a new “critical mass” in hospitalizations, and subsequently deaths, in Europe as a whole.

Hospitizations and deaths are just starting to creap up. It'll be another couple of weeks before those numbers go up considerably though I think as case numbers only really shot up in the last couple of weeks.

The biggest issue right now is that we're big into "localised" restrictions now so there are various towns and cities with their own restrictions. No one really has a clue what rules apply where.

 

[midnight star]

The best part of that commercial has to be showing them vacuuming the Riviera Resort. Who knew that was in California

Shhhh What Newsom doesn’t know won’t hurt him lol

 

[sullivan.kscott]

Hospitizations and deaths are just starting to creap up. It'll be another couple of weeks before those numbers go up considerably though I think as case numbers only really shot up in the last couple of weeks.

The biggest issue right now is that we're big into "localised" restrictions now so there are various towns and cities with their own restrictions. No one really has a clue what rules apply where.

Sounds like what I’ve been facing in my home state since we started rolling back our stay at home. We’re finally actually getting to the crest of a wave, and our hospitalizations have never been higher where I work or in our other major health care facility just down the street from us.

 

[mercuryvenus]

Came here to say that if Disney capitulates to DeSantis and opens back up at full capacity, we’re cancelling our January trip and I would lose a ton of respect for Disney. It’s an incredibly irresponsible move. I hope they stay firm on doing things carefully and safely.

 

[ArielRae]

Pressure, pushing down on me...

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...mmerce-asking-governor-to-reopen-theme-parks/

The best part of that commercial has to be showing them vacuuming the Riviera Resort. Who knew that was in California

I saw Casey’s from MK, Everest from AK, and the African outpost from EP in that video. I don’t think any of that is in California.

 

[sullivan.kscott]

I saw Casey’s from MK, Everest from AK, and the African outpost from EP in that video. I don’t think any of that is in California.

It’s almost like they’re saying “We can’t even film here! Even the work of camera and voiceover crews must be outsourced to evil FL! Help us out, gubnuh, let us safely work like our east coast cousins have safely done for 2.5 months!”

 

[Eeyore daily]

I saw Casey’s from MK, Everest from AK, and the African outpost from EP in that video. I don’t think any of that is in California.

Yeah I saw those too! I just thought it was funny because of all places to film that's what was included. I can understand the parks though

 

[umichigan10]

Echoing what others have said, I highly doubt Disney is just going to throw everything back open and act like things are normal again. I suspect they may start creeping up capacity numbers a bit, and if shows do end up reopening it should help alleviate crowds.

I unfortunately think this will lead to another big jump in cases for Florida as a whole, and who knows how that’ll impact operations if at all. It’s almost like the government there didn’t learn their lesson about easing things back the first time....

 

[Mit88]

Came here to say that if Disney capitulates to DeSantis and opens back up at full capacity, we’re cancelling our January trip and I would lose a ton of respect for Disney. It’s an incredibly irresponsible move. I hope they stay firm on doing things carefully and safely.

1. Disney makes their own guidelines when it comes to keeping things at a slower pace, these announcements do nothing to impact what Disney decides. Will they provide more for the guest experience that was thought to be much further out? Maybe, but doubtful. But they’ve also already been increasing capacity without anyone knowing.

2. Even if by the off chance they say they’re open and available to full capacity, it doesnt mean more people will come. The opposite affect would likely happen. More people are going to Disney because they’re taking these precautions seriously and not allowing it to get to a point of overwhelming.