Superthread for Disneyland Resort Closure and Reopening, 3/14/20 - 7/17/20: Please Post All Relevant Questions and Information Here!

[DisLiss]

Wow- just as everyone was suspecting, huh.

I wouldn't say "everyone". There were a whole lot of people basically calling others crazy for thinking it would ever close.

 

[LizzyS]

Wow. We were just there a couple of weeks ago and I feel so sorry for those with long-planned trips that will have to cancel.

It's probably for the best, but it's still disappointing for many, I know.

 

[Brittney Cornwell]

We have a trip planned for the 20th through 25th. I really hope if they extend the closure they do so with as much notice as possible. This is sad.

 

[crystal1313]

We got a refund and we booked through Hotwire......was not expecting that at all. So it's worth a call even if your booking says non-refundable.

 

[StarlitNight05]

So glad they are paying their employees, I was very worried about that, especially with the stories we've heard about homeless (or close to homeless) CMs. Feeling bad for all the businesses surrounding DLR that count on tourism. But, safety is important. Hopefully they don't have to extend the closures.

 

[FoxC63]

How many threads do we need on the SAME topic?

Disneyland Closing (3/13)

 

[Aurora0427]

My guess is Legoland and Sea World here in SD will follow suit soon.

 

[LoriLovesMickey]

Anyone affected by closures or lack of employment can file for benefits from the state.

'California will continue acting swiftly to help workers hurt by COVID-19. Affected workers can visit the Labor & Workforce Development Agency’s website to review what benefits are available to them. For instance,

If you're unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 you may qualify for Paid Family Leave (PFL).
If you’re unable to work due to medical quarantine or illness, you may qualify for Disability Insurance. Those who have lost a job or have had their hours reduced for reasons related to COVID-19 may be able to partially recover their wages by filing an unemployment insurance claim.
If a worker or a family member is sick or for preventative care when civil authorities recommend quarantine, workers may use accrued paid sick leave in accordance with the law.
If workers are unable to do their usual job because they were exposed to and contracted COVID-19 during the regular course of their work, they may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. All information and resources can be found at Labor.Ca.Gov/Coronavirus2019'

 

[Ccll4]

Wrong forum section.

 

[socaldisneylover]

@socaldisneylover you called it!

I just saw the ball was rolling down the track, and I knew it wasn't going to be stopped. Once they started shutting down things left and right, there was no way Disney would be immune for long. I'm actually kind of surprised they're going to open on Friday.

You're probably not going to like my next prediction. It would not surprise me if by next week we're all under the same quarantine conditions that they're currently experiencing in Italy. A complete shutdown of the economy.

 

[SgtTibbs]

They better do right by annual pass holders as well. Was planning on going on Saturday.

They are doing right by you. They are closing the parks.

 

[kristensideaoffun]

You're probably not going to like my next prediction. It would not surprise me if by next week we're all under the same quarantine conditions that they're currently experiencing in Italy. A complete shutdown of the economy.

I will be surprised if schools in Southern California are still open on Monday. My nonprofit works in the schools and we’ve been holding daily meetings to discuss our COVID-19 response. We are very close to shuttering external operations. We are giving it until Monday to see if the schools make the decision for us. We are currently working on remote work plans for our employees.

 

[GBRforWDW]

I just saw the ball was rolling down the track, and I knew it wasn't going to be stopped. Once they started shutting down things left and right, there was no way Disney would be immune for long. I'm actually kind of surprised they're going to open on Friday.

You're probably not going to like my next prediction. It would not surprise me if by next week we're all under the same quarantine conditions that they're currently experiencing in Italy. A complete shutdown of the economy.

Don't know if I'd go so far as the entire economy, but I could see all domestic flights shut down soon.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

I received emails from some hotel operators, I think hilton, saying how they will allow cancellations even for nonrefundable bookings up until a certain time. I would reach out to your hotels to see what they are willing to do. If not today, they might change policies any day to make exceptions if they think goodwill is worth more than the cancellation penalty.

This! I've gotten emails from Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Kimpton all saying they are refunding in full all hotel stays until the end of April. Even ones booked as non-refundable. For those who are worried, it is worth a call to your particular hotel to find out instead of assuming they won't do anything.

 

[londontime]

Super disappointed. We are there 4/11, coming from London for the first time to the original. The likelihood of a - the travel ban not extending and b - The date of closure not extending into early April are pretty slim. We booked with banked points as well, so that's gonna take a bit to unpick, as well as 5k of flights and 3 other hotels. Pretty bummed right now.

 

[CarnationGardensgal]

It was a matter of time. I fully expected this.
So awful for those with long-planned vacations, but it's safer in the long run.
Imagine the logistics nightmare for the staff there. Not to mention the short term unemployment claims that are being filed from all over.

So many people will be negatively impacted financially. Those Disney workers do not make a lot of money. No hours is going to wipe out those who live paycheck to paycheck.

***The notice said that Disneyland will continue to pay their employees.

 

[FeistyDisneyMom]

If we manage to shut down for a few weeks and curb the spread, things could be back to normal within a few weeks. Just trying to keep thinking positive.

 

[ClapYourHands]

We were set for the first week of May. Will be interesting to see how long the closure ends up lasting. I could see it going further into April if one of the reasons is because of the local government ruling for gathering of large crowds.

Even more intriguing will be if they are in fact open in early May how busy it will end up being. Will it be packed with those that are effected now by the closure or will people be driven away for a few months. Interesting times we are in...

We are booked for WDW in May. Fingers crossed everything is resolved by then.

I was wondering the same thing about crowds, but another thread reassured me and now my guess is that Disney won't be insanely busy. A lot of the March and April crowds are driven by spring breaks families, the people who won't pull their kids out of school for Disney.

Not only will schools hopefully be back up and running by May, many districts that shut down for quarantine will probably extend the school year to make up missed days. Currently my state has several districts that have closed, and the current policy from the department of education is that missed days must be made up the same as for bad weather, power outages, etc. Distance learning currently does not count towards the mandated 180 days of school. In other news, my middle schooler came home and said they all had to clean out their lockers today.

 

[alvernon90]

If we manage to shut down for a few weeks and curb the spread, things could be back to normal within a few weeks. Just trying to keep thinking positive.

Unfortunately I think that time has passed. We needed to act a few weeks ago. Due to lack of testing the virus is spreading unchecked and it's going to be at least two months before we get over the peak and things start getting better. The Disney parks in Asia have already been closed for two months with no opening date in sight, and those countries handled the virus much better than the U.S. is handling it.

Whenever DLR reopens, we are going to need it, because the prior weeks and months will have been so sad. I'm sure there will be lots of trips that had been planned with grandparents who didn't survive the outbreak. It will be rough.

 

[Epicnemesis]

They are doing right by you. They are closing the parks.

Not sure if this is serious.