Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TheMaxRebo]

I mean that part could easily be true. But I'm just saying it won't be because of the effectiveness of the vaccines

Well, that was the reason they were provided - that people can still infect others even after taking the vaccine ..

 

[Farro]

Well, that was the reason they were provided - that people can still infect others even after taking the vaccine ..

No one knows that yet, it's still being studied in the test groups. But that point would be null and void if everyone who can get vaccinated, gets vaccinated!

That's why they are saying masks, etc. would still need to be in effect until the vaccine is widely available to all - which Fauci predicts April in to May. He said if everyone did their part with vaccinations, we could see "normal" life by end of summer!

So that's why I said earlier in thread - maybe by Fall, Disney can reduce mask usage to indoor only if they still want to be safe...

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Guys, all I'm going to say about the vaccine is that please read official/verified/ information about it from trusted sources. Not hearsay.

There is already a lot of misinformation going around - I see it even on these boards already - and it's so, so important that people get this vaccine. It wasn't rushed if you research how it came about. We all listen to Fauci, so listen to him now.

I will purposely stay out of this conversation because it's something I'm super passionate about.

Pretty amazing what can happen when red tape is largely removed and money isn’t a barrier.

For people worried about unknown long term effects of the vaccine, I would suggest taking a deep dive into what we know are lingering effects of Covid that are not unknown. I for one know which I would rather “gamble” with every single time.

 

[Mit88]

That’s a tough sell on people that are already on the fence of taking the vaccine to say “We’ll give you the vaccine, and everyone can take it, but pre-pandemic normalcy in distancing and mask usage procedures will still not be present”. We’re already seeing covid-fatigue run rampant around this country. Introduce a vaccine, make it widely available and still tell people that they can’t return at least to a certain level of normalcy...I don’t envision that going over very well

 

[mattpeto]

That’s a tough sell on people that are already on the fence of taking the vaccine to say “We’ll give you the vaccine, and everyone can take it, but pre-pandemic normalcy in distancing and mask usage procedures will still not be present”. We’re already seeing covid-fatigue run rampant around this country. Introduce a vaccine, make it widely available and still tell people that they can’t return at least to a certain level of normalcy...I don’t envision that going over very well

Yes this is exactly what I was trying to say, that you covered way more eloquently then I did.

Fatigue is already here. Masks are paramount right now, it's the only preventable measure we really have right now. That "mindset" goes out the window when you get the 2nd shot.

Tourism is another beast...

I'd look to the cruise industry first. They have to exercise the most caution. Would you take a cruise if you had to wear masks all the time?

 

[jlwhitney]

Yes this is exactly what I was trying to say, that you covered way more eloquently then I did.

Fatigue is already here. Masks are paramount right now, it's the only preventable measure we really have right now. That "mindset" goes out the window when you get the 2nd shot.

Tourism is another beast...

I'd look to the cruise industry first. They have to exercise the most caution. Would you take a cruise if you had to wear masks all the time?

There is no way the general public will tolerate masks and such once they can choose to get the vaccine. Once hospitalizations and deaths lower masks will go away ,and just like now it wont look the same everywhere. Covid isn't going away but if the people likely to have the worst case outcomes are vaccinated it will not be nearly as big of an issue.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

That’s a tough sell on people that are already on the fence of taking the vaccine to say “We’ll give you the vaccine, and everyone can take it, but pre-pandemic normalcy in distancing and mask usage procedures will still not be present”. We’re already seeing covid-fatigue run rampant around this country. Introduce a vaccine, make it widely available and still tell people that they can’t return at least to a certain level of normalcy...I don’t envision that going over very well

That was my response to my friend. - how that could be a rough sell if someone has taken the vaccine as has a majority of the population, but saying the safety protocols are still in place

Just was sharing as an example of another large institution and how they are looking at it and another data point from r that at least some of these protocols could be in place at Disney for longer than (at least some) people think is necessary

 

[LSUmiss]

Not sure if you have a Disney visa but I'm staying at the Riviera in February 2/9-2/13 and got a 45% off room discount. We're doing a split stay and staying at Gran Destino Tower 2/4-2/9 and also got a 40% room discount so we changed from a standard view to a water view PLUS added parkhoppers and still got a little bit of money back. At the Riviera we went from a deluxe studio to a one bedroom villa with no additional cost
Maybe they will offer a Disney visa promo during the time your going.

How did you get the discount? Do you just call & ask about it?

 

[rteetz]

I understand a vaccine is part of the “endgame” here but at the same time this is not the place to be discussing the ins and outs of one or all of them.

 

[hertamaniac]

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.

I think the open air arenas will be the first to push upwards in capacity. But to your point, the concourse crowding issue is very concerning. I'm still holding onto a cancelled event credit hoping to score more front row tickets to a Saints game next year.

 

[sullivan.kscott]

I think the open air arenas will be the first to push upwards in capacity. But to your point, the concourse crowding issue is very concerning. I'm still holding onto a cancelled event credit hoping to score more front row tickets to a Saints game next year.

Do you foresee some form of Disney’s mobile order, with an arrival window, working for sporting events? It seems to me that it could help at least during scheduled breaks in play (half innings, quarter/halftime, etc).

 

[sullivan.kscott]

I understand a vaccine is part of the “endgame” here but at the same time this is not the place to be discussing the ins and outs of one or all of them.

Sorry for joining the rabbit’s path.

 

[yulilin3]

You can tell I check the Disney casting site every day
Today 4 positions are posted for GHRO (seasonal) main responsibility is to verify employment authorization. Preferred qualification is proficiency in a second language.
Are they getting ready to hire again? and if so why not rehire those that have been laid off where their documents have already been verified?
maybe I'm thinking too much into it, the other thing is that it's a seasonal thing.
Anyways maybe something to discuss and stray away a bit from the vaccine talk

 

[Mit88]

Do you foresee some form of Disney’s mobile order, with an arrival window, working for sporting events? It seems to me that it could help at least during scheduled breaks in play (half innings, quarter/halftime, etc).

Mobile ordering with tens of thousands of inebriated sports fans probably doesn’t work as well as at Disney. Most of those people probably can’t read the pictures on their screens by halftime let alone make an order

 

[hertamaniac]

Do you foresee some form of Disney’s mobile order, with an arrival window, working for sporting events? It seems to me that it could help at least during scheduled breaks in play (half innings, quarter/halftime, etc).

You still have the restroom crowding to contend with (there's no app to order that).

 

[jemtx]

You can tell I check the Disney casting site every day
Today 4 positions are posted for GHRO (seasonal) main responsibility is to verify employment authorization. Preferred qualification is proficiency in a second language.
Are they getting ready to hire again? and if so why not rehire those that have been laid off where their documents have already been verified?
maybe I'm thinking too much into it, the other thing is that it's a seasonal thing.
Anyways maybe something to discuss and stray away a bit from the vaccine talk

Sorry. What is GHRO?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Do you foresee some form of Disney’s mobile order, with an arrival window, working for sporting events? It seems to me that it could help at least during scheduled breaks in play (half innings, quarter/halftime, etc).

maybe more increasing mobile ordering where they would bring the food to your seat?

 

[babydoll65]

How did you get the discount? Do you just call & ask about it?

I was actually calling to add the parkhopper to my tickets and she noticed that I had booked both parts of my stay with my Disney visa. And since the 2 resorts I'm staying at fell under the offer, I was able to get the discount on both. I got 45% off the Riviera which was really good and 40% of Gran Destino. But you do have to call to take advantage of it. It's not something that can be done online.

 

[yulilin3]

Sorry. What is GHRO?

Global Human Resources
https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/celebration/ghro-associate-seasonal/391/18159923

 

[Farro]

You can tell I check the Disney casting site every day
Today 4 positions are posted for GHRO (seasonal) main responsibility is to verify employment authorization. Preferred qualification is proficiency in a second language.
Are they getting ready to hire again? and if so why not rehire those that have been laid off where their documents have already been verified?
maybe I'm thinking too much into it, the other thing is that it's a seasonal thing.
Anyways maybe something to discuss and stray away a bit from the vaccine talk

Did it specify language? Meaning just one specifically or all languages?