Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[rteetz]

That would be pretty silly to go from blaming Newsom for DLR not opening (a less profitable sector of parks in the US than WDW) over and over and over again to shutting down WDW themselves

I said unlikely...

 

[Sandisw]

Another Floridian weighing in on the blanket statements regarding how seriously "we" are taking this. My county government is taking it seriously and I see MUCH better mask usage and social distancing at home than I do at Disney.

I always scratch my head at people who say they feel more comfortable at Disney than at home and wonder where they live.

Just like I hope people in other countries don't judge every single American based on what is coming out of DC, I'd hope that every single Floridian isn't judged based on what is coming out of Tallahassee.

It agree with you, We have pretty tight rules here in NY and our numbers are climbing again.

IMO, there is a balance and when people do what they need to do we will see ebbs and flows but there is no need to do things like my state is doing because in the end, it’s a virus and it’s going to be around for a bit.

I felt safer traveling to Disney in October than going to some of my local stores here.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1333589525277405184

 

[New Mouse]

109% agree, also these business that are allowing this to happen should be penalized in some ways, and just to open how complicated this discussion is, some of these people going to these establishments are visitors that feel their states are too strict and are blowing off steam here. I just hate generalizing

But they arent because the state government does not believe in the virus and will not allow them to.

I went 4 places that stood out to me on my trip.

Kekes breakfast cafe, hash house.... intentionally not socially distancing tables "because the government doesnt make us".

Player 1 orlando. 0 efforts to maintain mask compliance.

Busch tampa and several other local tampa joints. 0 effort at enforcing mask requirements or social distancing.

On the whole the attitude is extremely lax in Florida and without delving too much into it, it matched political views pretty much to a T.

Disney and seaworld felt fairly safe save some minor issues. Outside of that, not so much. As capacities have increased im not so sure.

 

[lovethesun12]

What about the CM and Guests who can NOT get the vaccine? I personally know 2 people who CAN NOT get the flu vaccine and their doctors already told them they will likely not be able to get the Covid vaccine. So because they have a condition that they have no control over and cant be vaccinated Disney fires them? Yeah thats not going to work out too well for Disney.

and what about DVC owners who cant get the vaccine for certain reasons, Disney just says too bad you cant come all the money you spent is gone sorry? Another thing that will not work out too well for Disney.

Aren't there some who are unable to wear masks all day as well though?

 

[Pyotr]

But they arent because the state government does not believe in the virus and will not allow them to.

I went 4 places that stood out to me on my trip.

Kekes breakfast cafe, hash house.... intentionally not socially distancing tables "because the government doesnt make us".

Player 1 orlando. 0 efforts to maintain mask compliance.

Busch tampa and several other local tampa joints. 0 effort at enforcing mask requirements or social distancing.

On the whole the attitude is extremely lax in Florida and without delving too much into it, it matched political views pretty much to a T.

Disney and seaworld felt fairly safe save some minor issues. Outside of that, not so much. As capacities have increased im not so sure.

I’m really looking forward to the Electrical Water Pageant returning. How about you?

 

[rpb718]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1333589525277405184

I hope Scott's right. From a business standpoint no one pays to see it and there's not tons of crowds clamoring for it to return like the fireworks shows. It could have been sidelined for another 6 months and I don't think there would have been many complaints, yet it does appear to be returning soon.

I don't just see this as just EWP starting back up, I see it as a beacon of hope for the future that WDW entertainment will eventually return. Maybe not all of it and/or not the same as before, and probably some new things. I'm not talking about the really popular entertainment items like the parties and the parade and the nighttime shows that draw in the $, but a number of those little things that combine to make WDW more magical. EWP is a part of that magic.

 

[Mit88]

I hope Scott's right. From a business standpoint no one pays to see it and there's not tons of crowds clamoring for it to return like the fireworks shows. It could have been sidelined for another 6 months and I don't think there would have been many complaints, yet it does appear to be returning soon.

I don't just see this as just EWP starting back up, I see it as a beacon of hope for the future that WDW entertainment will eventually return. Maybe not all of it and/or not the same as before, and probably some new things. I'm not talking about the really popular entertainment items like the parties and the parade and the nighttime shows that draw in the $, but a number of those little things that combine to make WDW more magical. EWP is a part of that magic.

Please stop being optimistic for the future of WDW Entertainment, it’s looked down upon here. No form of entertainment without a ROI will ever come back on Disney property. Chapek will personally charge every room on property tonight for even having the EWP floats come out of the gates and pocket all the money himself

 

[MickeyWaffles]

I hope Scott's right. From a business standpoint no one pays to see it and there's not tons of crowds clamoring for it to return like the fireworks shows. It could have been sidelined for another 6 months and I don't think there would have been many complaints, yet it does appear to be returning soon.

I don't just see this as just EWP starting back up, I see it as a beacon of hope for the future that WDW entertainment will eventually return. Maybe not all of it and/or not the same as before, and probably some new things. I'm not talking about the really popular entertainment items like the parties and the parade and the nighttime shows that draw in the $, but a number of those little things that combine to make WDW more magical. EWP is a part of that magic.

I agree. People are losing their minds thinking that all entertainment will be gone forever. Things will come back. Maybe not everything ... and will take time ... but entertainment will return.

Disney knows the EWP is an important part of WDW history and adds to the MK resort atmosphere. Heck, the pull down bed in the living area of the bungalows features EWP artwork. They know people are emotionally attached to it. Our favorite memory from staying in the Poly bungalow was watching the EWP in our pajamas every night.

I am not a big fan of Chapek and it’s easy to villainize Disney leadership right now. I don’t agree with all the decisions they’ve made. I also am not privy to all the information that they are. I trust that they know what sets Disney apart from other theme park experiences, and when the time is right ... we’ll see some of those things slowly return.

 

[TheLittles]

FL Resident here.....I am really frustrated with the AP situation. My daughter and I have AP's, just renewed them. My fiancé, who lives in our household, is wanting one but they aren't selling new passes. SOOOO frustrating. Anyone hear anything about selling new ones/time frame?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Please stop being optimistic for the future of WDW Entertainment, it’s looked down upon here. No form of entertainment without a ROI will ever come back on Disney property. Chapek will personally charge every room on property tonight for even having the EWP floats come out of the gates and pocket all the money himself

well, we haven't seen what is on the screens - they could have updated them to advertisements for merchandise ... got make everything we can be "storytelling through merchandise"

 

[yulilin3]

well, we haven't seen what is on the screens - they could have updated them to advertisements for merchandise ... got make everything we can be "storytelling through merchandise"

The class for cm who work in merchandise is called merchantainment so you never know

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The class for cm who work in merchandise is called merchantainment so you never know

All part of the "the CMs *are* the entertainment" ... even when in merchandise

 

[Spridell]

Aren't there some who are unable to wear masks all day as well though?

If Disney ever did require the vaccine (i still think they never will) it would most likely be just to enter the parks.

It would get very tricky for them when it comes to DVC since its an ownership.

Which kind of defeats the purpose because then u will still have people mixing together in the hotel areas and hotel restaurants.

If you are going to create a bubble it has to be all in or nothing.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I said unlikely...

 

[Farro]

well, we haven't seen what is on the screens - they could have updated them to advertisements for merchandise ... got make everything we can be "storytelling through merchandise"

They've changed all the floats to mask and social distance warnings that will just continually float around Bay Lake. Set to music of course.

 

[gottalovepluto]

FL Resident here.....I am really frustrated with the AP situation. My daughter and I have AP's, just renewed them. My fiancé, who lives in our household, is wanting one but they aren't selling new passes. SOOOO frustrating. Anyone hear anything about selling new ones/time frame?

No.

There was a report of Disney making an exception early on for someone allowing a family member to purchase. Worth a call. (But there are also some who have been turned down.)

 

[figmentfinesse]

No.

There was a report of Disney making an exception early on for someone allowing a family member to purchase. Worth a call. (But there are also some who have been turned down.)

Which means it's worth TWO phone calls! Different cast members, perhaps different results...

 

[yulilin3]

If Disney ever did require the vaccine (i still think they never will) it would most likely be just to enter the parks.

It would get very tricky for them when it comes to DVC since its an ownership.

Which kind of defeats the purpose because then u will still have people mixing together in the hotel areas and hotel restaurants.

If you are going to create a bubble it has to be all in or nothing.

this is my point with the current "checking of the temp" we all know that this step is pretty much unnecessary but Disney still does it for show, I especially think it's dumb for them to check temp at table services at the resorts but not when you enter the resorts or at quick services. The safety bubble in the temp aspect is pretty much burst

 

[Spaghetti Cat]

I’m really looking forward to the Electrical Water Pageant returning. How about you?

I'd love to see it once per trip rather than 3 or 4 times per night. It's more of a special event that way.