Rumor about “modified experiences” when Disney reopens (read 1st post for potential modifications being considered)

[Jrb1979]

Coasters can be moved.

True but they probably would be moved to different parks and not all at the same park. SeaWorld is one of my favorite parks and its mainly for the coasters.

 

[EveDallas]

This concern was brought up during the Florida tourism task force phone meeting this morning. Not the ADA standpoint, but worry of being sued because someone picks up Covid-19 at their establishment. As one of the members said this morning, no one sues an establishment because they contract a cold, flu, etc... They don't want to be sued out of business because someone may pick up Covid-19.

I've heard this before and keep coming back to how on earth could they prove they got the virus at WDW or Universal or wherever? You can get it anywhere so how could one definitely say I contacted it there.

 

[Pickle Rick]

I've heard this before and keep coming back to how on earth could they prove they got the virus at WDW or Universal or wherever? You can get it anywhere so how could one definitely say I contacted it there.

If bunch of people catch it that were recently at the same place, including the actual workers, I could see it being a huge problem.

 

[EveDallas]

If bunch of people catch it that were recently at the same place, including the actual workers, I could see it being a huge problem.

There still wouldn't be anyway to prove where it came from unless those people all ONLY went to the parks and nowhere else. You couldn't even pinpoint when you picked it up since incubation is 5 - 14 days.

 

[vinotinto]

I would think Disney will be lock step with Universal. They do not want to let Universal open and take revenue from them while they are closed

Yes. Historically, Disney and Universal have implemented similar modifications, at the same time, for example, after 9-11. So, what Universal implements will likely be what Disney implements (and vise versa), or at least Disney would consider the same modifications.

I do find it fascinating that Disney has been completely tight-lipped about potential modifications (except for Iger saying masks may be required), while Universal is sending its passholders surveys asking about Passholders' comfort level with different modifications, and then actively participating in the call and sharing some of what they expect to implement...

 

[Jrb1979]

Yes. Historically, Disney and Universal have implemented similar modifications, at the same time, for example, after 9-11. So, what Universal implements will likely be what Disney implements, or at least Disney would consider the same modifications.

I do find it fascinating that Disney has been completely tight-lipped about potential modifications (expect for Iger saying masks may be required), while Universal is sending its passholders surveys asking about Passholders' comfort level with different modifications, and then actively participating in the call and sharing some of what they expect to implement...

In a way I'm not surprised with anything Disney does. Its sad but Disney cares more about the bottom line now. The allowing of reservations starting June 1st says a lot. Universal hasn't offered any date when people can start booking again.

 

[vinotinto]

I've heard this before and keep coming back to how on earth could they prove they got the virus at WDW or Universal or wherever? You can get it anywhere so how could one definitely say I contacted it there.

Especially considering how poor of a job the USA has done with contact tracing. Contact tracing requires resources. Lots of resources. And (without getting political), the USA limited those resources. (Mods, delete if you feel this violates the rules).

 

[JaxDad]

There still wouldn't be anyway to prove where it came from unless those people all ONLY went to the parks and nowhere else. You couldn't even pinpoint when you picked it up since incubation is 5 - 14 days.

It would be civil law, so they would not have to prove "beyond a reasonable doubt," but "more likely than not." I could see the parks losing that argument, or at least settling.

 

[Lewisc]

It would be civil law, so they would not have to prove "beyond a reasonable doubt," but "more likely than not." I could see the parks losing that argument, or at least settling.

The standard is even lower. Disney loses if public perception suggests guests get sick in Disney then come home and infect friends and relatives.

 

[Pickle Rick]

The standard is even lower. Disney loses if public perception suggests guests get sick in Disney then come home and infect friends and relatives.

Agreed, public perception is the problem. Disney WILL care if a bunch of people who were recently at Disney got sick, or if a bunch of cast members got sick. They simply wouldn't dismiss it as "oh well you can't prove it came from here".

 

[magickingdomprincess]

In a way I'm not surprised with anything Disney does. Its sad but Disney cares more about the bottom line now. The allowing of reservations starting June 1st says a lot. Universal hasn't offered any date when people can start booking again.

You can book Universal hotels now.

 

[DanielleC]

And that's another reason it could be Seaworld 1st - what's bad press to them? They've had so much anyway...

Although I doubt Disney/Universal would be far behind (I mean, they could be the next day if Seaworld's eventual open isn't disastrous)...UNLESS Seaworld bankrupts 1st and can't open...

They have said they have enough cash on hand to get them into 2021.

 

[Minnie368]

In a way I'm not surprised with anything Disney does. Its sad but Disney cares more about the bottom line now. The allowing of reservations starting June 1st says a lot. Universal hasn't offered any date when people can start booking again.

You can book a package at Universal starting June 1 also. At least it let me go as far as the checkout page for a stay June 1-June 5, but I stopped there because I was just checking availability.

 

[woody337]

You can book a package at Universal starting June 1 also. At least it let me go as far as the checkout page for a stay June 1-June 5, but I stopped there because I was just checking availability.

Were they accepting them before now?

 

[Minnie368]

Were they accepting them before now?

I honestly don't know. I just decided to check how early Universal would let you book because it seems Disney is getting a lot of criticism for accepting reservations during that time.

 

[TwoMisfits]

Interesting story showing another reason why masks will never be required (and will stay recommended only) in Orlando theme parks...this was on a 60 degree day after only a few hours of standing from a woman with no announced pre-existing conditions, and not old (55) or out of shape...

"Va. House Speaker falls during veto session
Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, a Democrat who represents Fairfax County, appeared to faint during a scheduled reconvened session in Richmond on Wednesday. The reconvened session is when lawmakers consider any of the governor’s amendments or vetoes to legislation.

Her spokesman said that Filler-Corn did not have lunch and was a little dizzy, and that she did fall but got right back up and continued to do her job. “We’re rocking and rolling, baby,” Filler-Corn spokesman Jake Rubenstein said in an email.

Filler-Corn and other House lawmakers were gathered under a tent near the Richmond capitol, and were just about to take a break after more than three hours of meeting, when the speaker appeared to faint and fell behind the dais, according to The Richmond Times-Dispatch, which also reported that Filler-Corn was standing almost the entire time.

The House rejected Wednesday her proposal to allow for remote voting, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported.

The lawmakers met inside a tent because of the coronavirus pandemic.

https://wtop.com/coronavirus/2020/0...lt4N2A-GzJGmNqOqYbFkXLkWRLtid-dXAfudlmIibLe2k"

Can you imagine people fainting all around Disney b/c they are too nervous to eat/drink b/c they have to take the mask off? I mean, this person should have known better, and still didn't...but pics of fainting would do more to unnerve people that almost anything could at this point...

 

[magickingdomprincess]

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I honestly don't know. I just decided to check how early Universal would let you book because it seems Disney is getting a lot of criticism for accepting reservations during that time.

I didn't book a package, just a room only ressie for HRH at UO last week for a stay in June to replace a May ressie.

 

[Pickle Rick]

You can book Universal hotels now.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't all UO hotels actually third party?

 

[yulilin3]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't all UO hotels actually third party?

I believe dockside, endless summer and cabana bay are Universal
Edit: nvmd they're all Loews

 

[woody337]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't all UO hotels actually third party?

So they may have been open the whole time