Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Vern60]

They started taking down "where dreams come true" from the arch on western way, posted a short clip on Instagram when i wasd driving under it

Yes, for the re-do. It's going to be what we get for the "trimmed down" 50th celebration, a new paint job on the sign!

 

[TXAKDisneyFan]

Many of these things planned and financially scheduled for ahead of covid. Some paint on signs isn’t going to make a difference one way or another. The Poly refurb is part of the refurb schedule for hotels. The lobby piece reportedly is due to structural concerns with the beam. Star Wars hotel will see a direct return. The SSE is not plowing ahead.

I also wonder what kind of penalties they would face if they cancelled or delayed contracts?
I'm sure the construction workers/contractors appreciate the work.

 

[one_cat]

Considering how much Disney is pulling back now does anyone want to make a prediction around the Halloween and Christmas parties next year - 2021?

 

[RamblingMad]

Not voluntarily come hell or high water is my thinking.

I can see further in park restrictions. I don’t think they will have to close if they can increase in park mitigations. But these might end up being too much for them to remain open.

The case count is really hitting the Midwest hard. The sunbelt is seeing cases go up, but it’s not as bad. And flu season is so far a nonevent.

 

[rteetz]

Considering how much Disney is pulling back now does anyone want to make a prediction around the Halloween and Christmas parties next year - 2021?

Far too early to know.

 

[LSUmiss]

It’s like that here too. As with everything else, kids are taking it in stride and adults are losing their ever loving minds.

Well I think it’s one of those things that it’s just one more thing to be taken & a lot of us need just a little something to look forward to especially while I listen to the cat 3 winds continue to pound my house that already has sustained a pretty good amount of damage. So, yeah, something as silly as watching our kids dress up & trick or treat is a big deal to some of us right now.

 

[yulilin3]

Yes, for the re-do. It's going to be what we get for the "trimmed down" 50th celebration, a new paint job on the sign!

Hey, let's be fair, there are 4 arches and 1 sign

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Well I think it’s one of those things that it’s just one more thing to be taken & a lot of us need just a little something to look forward to especially while I listen to the cat 3 winds continue to pound my house that already has sustained a pretty good amount of damage. So, yeah, something as silly as watching our kids dress up & trick or treat is a big deal to some of us right now.

You’re preaching to choir in terms of losing out on things. My kids have missed out on I don’t even know how many things from big to small, Disney trips, time with family, half a school year, birthday parties (their own), play dates, and on and on. Nobody has to explain to me how desperately kids are in need of fun. As parents we are doing our best to make the best out of it, and making new Halloween (in this case) traditions. It doesn’t help them to dwell on what we can’t or shouldn’t do. We are seeing large outbreaks where I am stemming from Thanksgiving a couple weeks ago because people just “needed” their dinners, unmodified. It is frustrating to say the least.

Kids are resilient and have been amazing throughout this, and I don’t just mean mine. They can understand the need to do things differently if the adults in their lives help them in that understanding. I am really proud of the kids, in general, through this. Sorry that is way more Covid than Disney, but go kids!

 

[princesscinderella]

The entrance signs to Disney property have needed to be refreshed for a while, the characters and paint have really become faded by the sun. Those repairs are helping keep others employed, unfortunately I wish entertainment was also a priority.

The best part of 2020 so far for our family is our neighbor’s dog just had puppies two weeks ago and we go for daily puppy cuddles. I can’t say no to the kids so it looks like they are getting another dog for Christmas

 

[LSUmiss]

You’re preaching to choir in terms of losing out on things. My kids have missed out on I don’t even know how many things from big to small, Disney trips, time with family, half a school year, birthday parties (their own), play dates, and on and on. Nobody has to explain to me how desperately kids are in need of fun. As parents we are doing our best to make the best out of it, and making new Halloween (in this case) traditions. It doesn’t help them to dwell on what we can’t or shouldn’t do. We are seeing large outbreaks where I am stemming from Thanksgiving a couple weeks ago because people just “needed” their dinners, unmodified. It is frustrating to say the least.

Kids are resilient and have been amazing throughout this, and I don’t just mean mine. They can understand the need to do things differently if the adults in their lives help them in that understanding. I am really proud of the kids, in general, through this. Sorry that is way more Covid than Disney, but go kids!

Not all areas are the same. Our outbreak is largely under control & there are not restrictions on trick or treating so if we have power & not too much damage, we will do it. And as far as major holidays like thanksgiving, I remember my dad’s last thanksgiving. We didn’t know he had cancer & would die just 3 mos later so Covid or not se of us do need those get-togethers b/c it may be the last.

 

[princesscinderella]

Aww -- what kind of dog is it?

Boston terriers we already have two Bostons so what’s another .

 

[one_cat]

Far too early to know.

That’s why it’s called a prediction.

 

[MinnieMSue]

I'll let her know. My kid's grew up watching CoH and being inspired by them and now my DD is working with her on the Haunted Road family edition that she produced, super crazy to think

that’s great! I totally fangirled on FB. I think she replied to a comment or two I made on the CoH FB page and I saw her real name on there (which I now forget). . I saw through that how many different roles she has had. I was so upset when she wasn’t appearing as Paige as often and my trips didn’t coincide with her appearances. I did not know she was a sarge with the green army men. She always made me so happy and I still smile thinking about her (and all the other performances I have seen with CoH). I had really hoped they would be back for my March trip. Hope all the actors are ok.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Not all areas are the same. Our outbreak is largely under control & there are not restrictions on trick or treating so if we have power & not too much damage, we will do it. And as far as major holidays like thanksgiving, I remember my dad’s last thanksgiving. We didn’t know he had cancer & would die just 3 mos later so Covid or not se of us do need those get-togethers b/c it may be the last.

I’m not sure why you responded to my post about ToT-ing then if it’s not an issue in your area? Obviously much different in areas where it is not a major risk and there is not an outbreak. This stemmed from someone being curious about ToTing in a country where it’s so bad they’re closing theme parks.

This whole thing is prolonged by people making exceptions for everything they really want to do. Today we have expressed tons of sadness for not only the CMs who have lost their jobs today, but the tens of thousands that lost them since this started. As long as people keep spreading the virus in high risk situations (like unmasked indoor dinner parties), it’s going to continue to impact everything else. So yes, I’m frustrated. This is not primarily being spread by your clueless grocery store shopper with their nose hanging out of their mask.

 

[rteetz]

That’s why it’s called a prediction.

I’m not even in a place to make a prediction. I certainly think Disney hopes they can hold those parties. That’s revenue they don’t want to lose a second year in a row.

 

[dlavender]

@andyman8 I forgot to quote your post but wanted to say,

 

[Mit88]

Next years Halloween and Christmas party’s are happening....unless they don’t. Considering Universal intends, at this moment, to have a fully, or close to fully functioning HHN event 11 months from now, I would assume Disney is under the impression that they too will have their usual events.

But again, that’s right now. Could change tomorrow. Could change August 1st. I will say there’s probably a little more planning when it comes to HHN, so it’s definitely possible that they’re planning the event with plans in place that if things go awry that they’d still be able to host an event with almost a years worth of precautions and safety measures that could be instituted if need be.

If I were to guess, they still happen (the Disney party’s), but like Universal, they may also have backup plans for an event that’s “worth” the ticket admission but some former things not able to be in play replaced by newer covid-“safe” additions.

I’m currently more interested on how close to the wire Disney waits to pull back on the Park Hopping tickets that have been on sale starting January 1st. I’m guessing their mind is probably made up already one way or the other and they’re just holding on to the extra cash flow from the add ons until they absolutely need to make an announcement

 

[mattpeto]

I’m not even in a place to make a prediction. I certainly think Disney hopes they can hold those parties. That’s revenue they don’t want to lose a second year in a row.

Parties: Yes if the vaccine works and it’s been out for 3+ months. Better chance for Christmas Party obviously (Nov vs Aug)

 

[Makmak]

Next years Halloween and Christmas party’s are happening....unless they don’t. Considering Universal intends, at this moment, to have a fully, or close to fully functioning HHN event 11 months from now, I would assume Disney is under the impression that they too will have their usual events.

But again, that’s right now. Could change tomorrow. Could change August 1st. I will say there’s probably a little more planning when it comes to HHN, so it’s definitely possible that they’re planning the event with plans in place that if things go awry that they’d still be able to host an event with almost a years worth of precautions and safety measures that could be instituted if need be.

If I were to guess, they still happen (the Disney party’s), but like Universal, they may also have backup plans for an event that’s “worth” the ticket admission but some former things not able to be in play replaced by newer covid-“safe” additions.

I’m currently more interested on how close to the wire Disney waits to pull back on the Park Hopping tickets that have been on sale starting January 1st. I’m guessing their mind is probably made up already one way or the other and they’re just holding on to the extra cash flow from the add ons until they absolutely need to make an announcement

I second the “holding extra cash” argument

 

[MickeyWaffles]

That’s why it’s called a prediction.

So at this point it’s too early predict. There are too many factors in flux to possibly make a prediction.