Ohhhh okay, well I could see that working but boy is that a bummer to not have any attractions available (which I get is the point). CA is def. more suited weather-wise that it would make sense to allow them to get some income. While we did like Food & Wine at Epcot more the DCA Food & Wine wasn't bad. Could totally expand on it space it out more and give the locals, especially, a bit of a respite.
They don't have a choice, they are allowed to open as dining and retail but not as a theme park in the current situation.
No I know that just saying it's a bummer to be so close to the attractions and yet not get on it but it would allow Disney to get some income being open period just as a very different experience.
I think a lot of places should be doing more and have less open. But I don't at all understand allowing restaurants but not theme parks. I'm about as paranoid as they come (in Oklahoma at least) and don't even like being outside at the zoo, but I've had no problems at Six Flags this year.
I can’t see that being worth it from an ops perspective unless you charged thousands of dollars to get in.
That's what I meant by VIP pricing. $2000pp with 500 people would be equivalent to 10,000 people at normal prices and it'd basically give you a private party experience. I think they could sell that Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Seems like a good deal compared to a tour to me.
I’d imagine it would have to be even more than that. 10,000 isn’t even 25%.
I’ve visited nearly every notable operating park in the country during the pandemic. Quite frankly, outside of Indiana Beach and Holiday World I’ve felt safer in them than anywhere else. I was impressed by how Frontier City near you was handling it. Saw them escorting people out for not wearing masks properly. They’re all enforcing the basic rules quite well. There’s plenty of space at most parks to sustain distancing with a profitable crowd.
Exactly. Amusement parks are fairly WIDE open and mainly outdoors (compared to a lot of other things that are allowed to be open). Limiting capacity and being outside a lot goes a long way to prevent a virus spread I would think.
I agree. I am shocked at how well Frontier City and Six Flags Over Texas have been handling it. I still haven't eaten at a restaurant or gone to the a theater, and put my daughter in private lessons for gymnastics when no one else is there. But I've had no concerns at the parks.
Yeah, average daily attendance last year was 51,139. I think they could charge more than 2K if it was weekends only. With just 500 people they could offer some unique experiences to pump up the value, and of course keep all the restaurants and many gift shops closed (I'd offer a fixed lunch/dinner and snacks at some carts). Obviously they wouldn't be making a lot, but could maybe charge enough to cover the variable costs and help them retain some CMs. It could also be a foot in the door to "prove" they could open safely.
