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

[Krandor]

Not one of the people ruling things out, but I can see the big picture of what Disney is trying to undertake and understand it’s staggering. Every ‘solution’ seems to bring up even more questions. Trying to figure out how people will go to a store during a pandemic (low capacity, masks, sanitizer) is one thing. Making sure people can have fun and get their money’s worth during a pandemic is a whole other beast. I trust WDW to toe that line between business smarts and guest safety. I won’t pretend to know much else about how to run the most popular theme park/resort in the world during a global crisis.

It is a massive undertaking and I think some of the things people talked about in here that people are dismissing as useless because they are not 100% effective will be implemented. Look there is nothing that is going to catch 100% of the people who have this. Not possible. But just because something isn't 100% doesn't mean it isn't worth doing. If you implement one policy that catched 60% and another that catched 40% and another that helps with 70% well but the time you are done you may have caught a lot of them. Now there may always be a 5-10% or so that you can't catch with anything but still 5-10% vs 100% still makes for a much safer environement.

Let's say (as I expect) masks are reccomended but not required and only 50% wear them. Well, great. That is still 50% protecting others if they do have it and that is still a good thing.

100% safe is not achiveable and like "flattening the curve" the idea will be the put mesures in place that reduce the risk as much as possible. Just like security lines. They don't catch everything but what they do catch is still one less thing that gets into the park which is still a plus.

 

[mshanson3121]

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

Oh for sure, just pointing out that this wasn't really anything "official". I wouldn't be surprised if Disney goes even further than Universal.

 

[Krandor]

Oh for sure, just pointing out that this wasn't really anything "official". I wouldn't be surprised if Disney goes even further than Universal.

I agree they are going to be close. If either one goes a step furthur with safety and procedures i expect the other with adopt it if it seems like a good idea. One situation where stealing ideas may be a good thing.

 

[yulilin3]

For those interested in Universal's response to covid you can actually access most of universal's team member page at uoteam.com

 

[TwoMisfits]

It is a massive undertaking and I think some of the things people talked about in here that people are dismissing as useless because they are not 100% effective will be implemented. Look there is nothing that is going to catch 100% of the people who have this. Not possible. But just because something isn't 100% doesn't mean it isn't worth doing. If you implement one policy that catched 60% and another that catched 40% and another that helps with 70% well but the time you are done you may have caught a lot of them. Now there may always be a 5-10% or so that you can't catch with anything but still 5-10% vs 100% still makes for a much safer environement.

Let's say (as I expect) masks are reccomended but not required and only 50% wear them. Well, great. That is still 50% protecting others if they do have it and that is still a good thing.

100% safe is not achiveable and like "flattening the curve" the idea will be the put mesures in place that reduce the risk as much as possible. Just like security lines. They don't catch everything but what they do catch is still one less thing that gets into the park which is still a plus.

Ultimately, that's exactly what I expect will happen...recommended and 50% will probably be the use the 1st week open...but I'd expect use drops week by week if the park stays open...

 

[mshanson3121]

It is a massive undertaking and I think some of the things people talked about in here that people are dismissing as useless because they are not 100% effective will be implemented. Look there is nothing that is going to catch 100% of the people who have this. Not possible. But just because something isn't 100% doesn't mean it isn't worth doing. If you implement one policy that catched 60% and another that catched 40% and another that helps with 70% well but the time you are done you may have caught a lot of them. Now there may always be a 5-10% or so that you can't catch with anything but still 5-10% vs 100% still makes for a much safer environement.

Let's say (as I expect) masks are reccomended but not required and only 50% wear them. Well, great. That is still 50% protecting others if they do have it and that is still a good thing.

100% safe is not achiveable and like "flattening the curve" the idea will be the put mesures in place that reduce the risk as much as possible. Just like security lines. They don't catch everything but what they do catch is still one less thing that gets into the park which is still a plus.

This. It'll be multi-pronged strategy.

 

[unbanshee]

For those interested in Universal's response to covid you can actually access most of universal's team member page at outeam.com

It's UOTeam.com, not OUTeam.com

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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

well, unless they truly feel it not prudent to open and dangerous to do so (or the vast majority of the population agrees with that feeling) - then they might let Universal open,take the bad press, maybe be a new "hot spot" for new cases, etc.

Not saying the is the case but I think Disney (and Universal) needs to take a long view as well

 

[yulilin3]

It's UOTeam.com, not OUTeam.com

Thanks. Just edited my op

 

[Spridell]

If anyone is interested in listening to the conference call today, today's call will be at 12pm and NOT 10am

Go to this site and scroll on the side and you will see it. Make sure you click on the one that has "tourism" in the title. They are having more than 1 conference call today.


https://thefloridachannel.org/

 

[LSUmiss]

Except that doesn't matter any more. The whole point of Covid is you can feel perfectly fine, still have it, be contagious, go places, and end up directly or indirectly infecting and killing people.



That really doesn't say anything about Disney. It's just sharing what Universal said.

I disagree. While I know ppl can be asymptomatic & still spread it, ppl used to go out sick to work & other places all this time. Almost every time I have gotten sick, I remember who I was around who was out in public noticeably sick. Ppl have this belief that if they don’t have fever they’re not contagious. I think are better about staying home mid if they’re sick.

 

[yankeesfan123]

Also, today’s agenda:

https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/up...e Construction and Transportation 4.23.20.pdf
Edit: theme parks not on the agenda for today. They were yesterday.

 

[mshanson3121]

I disagree. While I know ppl can be asymptomatic & still spread it, ppl used to go out sick to work & other places all this time. Almost every time I have gotten sick, I remember who I was around who was out in public noticeably sick. Ppl have this belief that if they don’t have fever they’re not contagious. I think are better about staying home mid if they’re sick.

So.....what exactly are you disagreeing with? Because your reply makes no sense with the context of mine.

 

[LSUmiss]

So.....what exactly are you disagreeing with? Because your reply makes no sense with the context of mine.

I’m saying that it does matter that ppl are no longer going out sick. You said that didn’t matter b/c ppl can spread it without symptoms.

 

[mshanson3121]

I’m saying that it does matter that ppl are no longer going out sick. You said that didn’t matter b/c ppl can spread it without symptoms.

My point was it doesn't matter if he feels good, thanks to Covid, that's no longer enough. He can feel top of the world and still end up making people sick.

 

[KBoopaloo]

Not one of the people ruling things out, but I can see the big picture of what Disney is trying to undertake and understand it’s staggering. Every ‘solution’ seems to bring up even more questions. Trying to figure out how people will go to a store during a pandemic (low capacity, masks, sanitizer) is one thing. Making sure people can have fun and get their money’s worth during a pandemic is a whole other beast. I trust WDW to toe that line between business smarts and guest safety. I won’t pretend to know much else about how to run the most popular theme park/resort in the world during a global crisis.

This exactly. I work for a cultural institution with a teeny tiny fraction of the kind of visitation Disney gets and we are working on multiple different re-opening plans with no clear idea of which one seems more likely. In a meeting with my boss this week, she said exactly what you said above - we ask one question and then that question creates five more questions. Balancing the safety and health of staff and guests while still providing a welcoming experience will not be easy for anyone and I do not envy Disney’s position knowing how difficult it is just for my small organization.

 

[TwoMisfits]

well, unless they truly feel it not prudent to open and dangerous to do so (or the vast majority of the population agrees with that feeling) - then they might let Universal open,take the bad press, maybe be a new "hot spot" for new cases, etc.

Not saying the is the case but I think Disney (and Universal) needs to take a long view as well

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...

 

[Jrb1979]

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...

I don't want to see SeaWorld bankrupt. They have the best coasters in Orlando.

 

[yankeesfan123]

I don't want to see SeaWorld bankrupt. They have the best coasters in Orlando.

Coasters can be moved.

 

[woody337]

Coasters can be moved.

Also, bankrupt doesnt mean "gone out of business"