Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[mattpeto]

This could bode well for Disney's 50th anniversary (Fall 2021), but many milestones to knock down first.

"Countries whose economies are based on tourism will be desperate to get people back and moving, but most people (in the travel industry) aren't hopeful that things will really pick up until the fall of 2021."

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/covid-vaccine-travel/index.html
I also wonder if Disney would consider this:

"An international certificate of vaccination or prophylaxis (ICVP) -- which travelers must carry to enter certain countries which mandate a yellow fever vaccination, or to exit those with high polio risk -- could be the next addition to your travel kit."

 

[lorilclevelandrn]

I cringe when I see people wearing gloves in the grocery store. They just aren’t good for most situations.

I was told by Infectious Disease Doc @ World Renown Cancer Center, the only way gloves become helpful is if they are changed after contact with anything which means they would have to change gloves after handling each pair of glasses.

 

[rpb718]

I was told by Infectious Disease Doc @ World Renown Cancer Center, the only way gloves become helpful is if they are changed after contact with anything which means they would have to change gloves after handling each pair of glasses.

Assuming the glasses are treated/sanitized and the glasses are handed out in such a manner that the gloves do not contact the person the glasses are handed to, I don't see an issue here with the use of gloves. Let's get away from gloves for the sake of this thread.

 

[Mit88]

The Hudson Square project is essentially a consolidation of Disney’s operations at a variety of locations around NYC, particularly relocating ABC/ABC News out of its historic UWS location and giving Disney Streaming Services a unified space. They’re essentially catching up to where the much of the rest of the media world is: having a unified “home” on the East Coast in addition to having a unified “home” on the West Coast. Could they theoretically use these NYC offices as their official headquarters? Sure, but that’s A LOT of resources and money to devote to something that there really isn’t a need for (outside of “getting back” at the Governor of CA). It’s not just building the spaces but also relocating all that corporate infrastructure that has been tied to the historic Burbank studios for decades. Disney hasn’t indicated any desire to relocate its headquarters before and I just don’t see the Governor situation as a remotely large enough reason for them to reconsider that, especially given their current financial situation.

I wasn’t suggesting they move all operations there, just that you said It’s doubtful they’d put an HQ in NY, and I was just pointing out that they are. Will they move every division there? Probably not, but it’s more of an option now, or when it opens than it was a year ago

 

[Betty Rohrer]

I didn't realize the Give Kids the World was so close to Disney and open to the public! Looks amazing. I think we will purchase tickets for one night during our Thanksgiving trip. Just need to decide which one!

I thought that in reverse when on grandson's Wish trip. I was worried hen I found out we were not on property. If you are that close I would buy the tickets. Pa is just not close enough for me

 

[princesscinderella]

You sure?

It might take about 7 years to get from California to where they’re moving, but that’s about the time it takes to build a parking garage, so Disney fans expect the long timelines

There’s a lot of rides at Disneyland that are actually under the ground in a basement level and would be impossible to move, Pirates and Haunted Mansion for sure. It’s an actual elevator in the stretching room. Plus the original nostalgia from Walt just can’t be replaced.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I can’t see them ever moving Disneyland. It was Walt’s dream and where he walked. Those things cannot be moved or replaced.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I cringe when I see people wearing gloves in the grocery store. They just aren’t good for most situations.

I will say when all this started in the spring I wore gloves. At the time I was doing anything I could to try and stay safe. They were a reminder not to touch my face and just a general reminder as I retrained myself to do normal things differently.

I chose to stop wearing them months ago but also respect that each person has a reason for doing what they do. They do what works for them and I do what works for me. Not judging because this is a personal disease for each of us and each is doing what they feel is best.

I’ll take a whole bunch of glove wearers over just 1 nose peeker any day! Nose peekers affect my safety unlike those who wear gloves.

 

[hereforthechurros]

I can’t see them ever moving Disneyland. It was Walt’s dream and where he walked. Those things cannot be moved or replaced.

Love this sentiment. But I fear the current management, some not all, doesn’t care much about legacy.

Disneyland isn’t going anywhere. But curious to see the what damage done between Disney and state officials long term because of this.

 

[FrankieWinthrop]

I didn't realize the Give Kids the World was so close to Disney and open to the public! Looks amazing. I think we will purchase tickets for one night during our Thanksgiving trip. Just need to decide which one!

This is the first time it is. I think they’ve come up with a GREAT way to use the space they have to raise money while they can’t have Wish Kids there. I could even see them leaving the lights up all the time when Wish Kids are back! It just makes the place even more magical.

 

[wdwrule]

Any chance the Holiday Cookie Stroll starts pre-Thanksgiving or does it begin exactly with the start of the holiday festival? Would love to do this next week.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Just got back home. Man I wish I could just stay on Disney Property vs my own home for the remainder of this pandemic. I will say I felt safer there than I do in my own home town.

I only stayed in the proximity of CBR and the skyliner when I was doing resort time and always ate outdoors or in my hotel room. Mask compliance was so much better than what I get in my local stores.

RoTR was absolutely incredible. Loved every second of it. It was my first time getting on FoP as well, which is great for immersion for sure and my 3rd time riding it on the day I was looking around the theater trying to take in how it is designed and everything.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Just got back home. Man I wish I could just stay on Disney Property vs my own home for the remainder of this pandemic. I will say I felt safer there than I do in my own home town.

I only stayed in the proximity of CBR and the skyliner when I was doing resort time and always ate outdoors or in my hotel room. Mask compliance was so much better than what I get in my local stores.

RoTR was absolutely incredible. Loved every second of it. It was my first time getting on FoP as well, which is great for immersion for sure and my 3rd time riding it on the day I was looking around the theater trying to take in how it is designed and everything.

That's awesome to have all those first time experiences! Glad you enjoyed your trip

 

[runjulesrun]

Love this sentiment. But I fear the current management, some not all, doesn’t care much about legacy.

Disneyland isn’t going anywhere. But curious to see the what damage done between Disney and state officials long term because of this.

Disney will be around much longer than any elected state officials. I have no doubt that while their relationship with the current state administration may be strained, they will be able to be on good terms with future administrations.

 

[andyman8]

Disney will be around much longer than any elected state officials. I have no doubt that while their relationship with the current state administration may be strained, they will be able to be on good terms with future administrations.

This. Political landscapes changes and can be unpredictable (just look what has happened with the City of Anaheim over the last decade). Politicians generally think in 4 or 6 year increments. Disney thinks in at least 10 year increments. Disney's not going to make any drastic long-term changes based on the current political situation. Some small political maneuvering to potentially influence future landscapes? Of course. But something greater than politics would be needed to justify such an enormously costly relocation, especially with the current financial position the Company is in.

 

[HokieRaven5]

That's awesome to have all those first time experiences! Glad you enjoyed your trip

Thanks! I realize I also sent the thread down the glove conversation and I was much more comfortable with what happened at FoP than TSMM because the CM at FoP was holding the glasses by the frame and not the lens portion at least when I was observing.

Only sour note was the group next to us on ToT at some point took their masks off. CMs stopped them from getting off and idk what happened to them after the fact because I didn't want to be near them any longer.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Thanks! I realize I also sent the thread down the glove conversation and I was much more comfortable with what happened at FoP than TSMM because the CM at FoP was holding the glasses by the frame and not the lens portion at least when I was observing.

Only sour note was the group next to us on ToT at some point took their masks off. CMs stopped them from getting off and idk what happened to them after the fact because I didn't want to be near them any longer.

I can totally understand frame vs lens thought.

And for your sour point, at least seems like CMs did something about it so that is a positive in a negative scenario at least

 

[HokieRaven5]

I can totally understand frame vs lens thought.

And for your sour point, at least seems like CMs did something about it so that is a positive in a negative scenario at least

Yeah it's a situation that's out of our control and part of the assumed risk you take with going here.

 

[hereforthechurros]

This. Political landscapes changes and can be unpredictable (just look what has happened with the City of Anaheim over the last decade). Politicians generally think in 4 or 6 year increments. Disney thinks in at least 10 year increments. Disney's not going to make any drastic long-term changes based on the current political situation. Some small political maneuvering to potentially influence future landscapes? Of course. But something greater than politics would be needed to justify such an enormously costly relocation, especially with the current financial position the Company is in.

Yeah I was thinking as we navigate through the rest of COVID, not decades from now. Sad that I still think that could be 1-2 years. Local/state officials need Disney to succeed for economic health.

Your point about Disney operating years out is how we know any sort of large scale move isn’t happening. They're building more DVC at DL for goodness sake!

 

[princesscinderella]

Thanks so much for the GKTWV Christmas lights information I got tickets for when we are there next week. It looks amazing and like the Osborne lights have found a new home. . What a beautiful way to start the holiday season for such a wonderful charity.