Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[DGsAtBLT]

Along the same lines as theatre and conventions, somewhat anxiously waiting to see how gate driven sports leagues make it out of this. Going to an NHL game was the last thing I did before it all shut down, since March I haven’t been able to shake the thought that the crowded arena and packed concourse area is something I may never see again, or it may be years.

 

[Krandor]

Along the same lines as theatre and conventions, somewhat anxiously waiting to see how gate driven sports leagues make it out of this. Going to an NHL game was the last thing I did before it all shut down, since March I haven’t been able to shake the thought that the crowded arena and packed concourse area is something I may never see again, or it may be years.

Agree. Some sports were already seeing some effect of how much easier and in some cases better things are just watching at home on a 4k TV. You don't get the experience of being in a stadium but you may have a better view. College is going to be interesti after people have had a year of just watchong at home on TV and how many are going to want to go back to going to the stadium after getting out of the normal routine.

 

[osufeth24]

Along the same lines as theatre and conventions, somewhat anxiously waiting to see how gate driven sports leagues make it out of this. Going to an NHL game was the last thing I did before it all shut down, since March I haven’t been able to shake the thought that the crowded arena and packed concourse area is something I may never see again, or it may be years.

Nah, those will be back the moment they can, which won't be that long. Teams need those ticket revenues, concessions, etc.

I would be shocked if there aren't teams that do try for at least 75% attendance to start.

Not saying right or wrong, but I guarantee there will be some

 

[Farro]

Agree. Some sports were already seeing some effect of how much easier and in some cases better things are just watching at home on a 4k TV. You don't get the experience of being in a stadium but you may have a better view. College is going to be interesti after people have had a year of just watchong at home on TV and how many are going to want to go back to going to the stadium after getting out of the normal routine.

Oh wow. I live somewhat near Wrigley...no one wants to just watch on tv. Everyone want to get back to going to games. Nothing like it.

Same with football and hockey.

I mean, its an all day event...

 

[rpb718]

Ok, here is the RV, pretty low rent, and much worse than the Double Decker on brand World Showcase bus, surprised it doesn't have the 800-RV4RENT number still on it.

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Someone call Universal or Nickelodeon to see if they're missing an old van. Still has the slime painted on the front half.

 

[mitsukoshi samurai]

Someone call Universal or Nickelodeon to see if they're missing an old van. Still has the slime painted on the front half.

Or they bought it from the old nick hotel

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Oh wow. I live somewhat near Wrigley...no one wants to just watch on tv. Everyone want to get back to going to games. Nothing like it.

Same with football and hockey.

I mean, its an all day event...

We go to the occasional game - but so much effort and so expensive. Been going to fewer and fewer over the years.

 

[Farro]

We go to the occasional game - but so much effort and so expensive. Been going to fewer and fewer over the years.

It's rabid here.

Now Sox games however...put them on cable...

 

[princesscinderella]

https://apple.news/AQmtGhEcOToiPg2l1GhlFyg
This solves the mystery of the obstacle course in front of the castle a few weeks ago.

On another note I called Disney dining phone number to try to combine two reservations. When I got to the prompts to select what you are calling about it had a mention of New Years Eve packages. I selected that because that’s the night I was trying to combine reservations so if they were having new dining packages for NYE I was ready to switch. The reservationist said she didn’t know anything about NYE packages. So she put me on hold to find out more... it turns out the package is for a New Years themed gift basket with games to be delivered to your room for your own party. I was not expecting that answer

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1334662868432719873

 

[jemtx]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1334662868432719873

The link is gone. What was it?

 

[Krandor]

Nah, those will be back the moment they can, which won't be that long. Teams need those ticket revenues, concessions, etc.

I would be shocked if there aren't teams that do try for at least 75% attendance to start.

75% is in effect no social distancing. If you are going to do 75 may as well do 100. 75% really does nothing. and it isn't really just the seating.. it is ingress, egress, concessions at period/quarter breaks, etc.

 

[rteetz]

The link is gone. What was it?

Disney tweeted that they began filming for the Christmas special today.

 

[rteetz]

The link is gone. What was it?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1334663304917233665

 

[xuxa777]

Along the same lines as theatre and conventions, somewhat anxiously waiting to see how gate driven sports leagues make it out of this. Going to an NHL game was the last thing I did before it all shut down, since March I haven’t been able to shake the thought that the crowded arena and packed concourse area is something I may never see again, or it may be years.

It won't be that long at all as others have said. Australia had a rugby match with a full house of a couple of weeks ago, almost 50,000 fans. The situation is obviously better there, but people will come back sooner than later. Definitely looking forward to those days again at Disney.
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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...-of-origin-sporting-event-crowd-b1724931.html

 

[gottalovepluto]

*sigh*. there was a time when DLR staying closed until end of the year seemed perposterous.

Read that news and went straight to get my hair cut after work. (Stylist tried to hold it together but what a horrible day to be in that business.) This would have slammed DLR financially had they opened. I wonder if this potentially happening was why theme parks/Disney decided not to pursue legal action?

 

[gottalovepluto]

*sigh*. there was a time when DLR staying closed until end of the year seemed perposterous.

Omg- what does this do to GCH DVC? People are not staying there for essential reasons

 

[Eric Smith]

And I understand that but, and I want to use this word loosely because it’s going to seem like an attack but I don’t mean it that way, it’s kind of selfish.

1, as I stated above, the theatrical experience provides jobs to a lot of people, and a lot of younger people, a lot of which is needed to put them through college.

2. These movies are available at home 90 days after they’re in theater, so it’s not like theatrical is exclusive. Where we’re heading, streaming is looking to become exclusive.

3. These directors are making these movies to be seen in theaters, not at home. Same with some actors, though actors will take jobs no matter where their film is screened. But we’re going to see the end of film as an art and begin to see film as a media conveyor belt. More SharkNado, less Ford v. Ferrari.

In the end, we may see more movies, but of far less quality, and far less jobs being given out

1. Theater jobs pay minimum wage. They aren’t putting anyone through college.
2. I don’t think this makes streaming exclusive at all. It just puts it on the same level as the theater.
3. The directors may make movies for theaters, but when it isn’t safe to go to the theater, a home release is a good substitute.

 

[andyman8]

Read that news and went straight to get my hair cut after work. (Stylist tried to hold it together but what a horrible day to be in that business.) This would have slammed DLR financially had they opened. I wonder if this potentially happening was why theme parks/Disney decided not to pursue legal action?

Disney and Newsom missed their window for the reopening. Even Disney knows -- with where things are now and where they seem to be going -- that staying quiet for the next few months is the best option.

 

[Mit88]

Disney and Newsom missed their window for the reopening. Even Disney knows -- with where things are now and where they seem to be going -- that staying quiet for the next few months is the best option.

I think that window closed around August/September. There was still a tiny bit of hope in early October, but even then it was very optimistic hope. The reality is the best case now is when the vaccine is widely available, so around July-August at the earliest. Even if things get better in February, I think Newsom is going to want to air on the safe side and wait it out until a vaccine, which might ruffle some Disney and Universal feathers again.