What do you think the Disney Parks experience will look like this summer/fall?

[yankeesfan123]

On a side note not directly related to WDW, there is a secondary COVID 19 task force being assembled now to work the economics of the virus and they’re reportedly targeting 4/30 as a blanket reopen date. Of course there’s a number of variables in this date however take that FWIW. Knowing wuhan was locked down almost 70 days I think, and they had their ppl on serious lockdown, I can kind of see a 5/1 open if we consider some states started social distancing mid March. But who really knows.

I think “repoen” really means a slow start, such as people who are “immune” after having an antibody test (still waiting on that), and then slowly mix in the younger population after that. Social distancing would still be a must.

As for the date... sure, if the testing is available.

(Sorry this is so off topic)

 

[dvcgirl67]

The DIS podcast did touch on that some recently and they went so far as to summarize that Disney may do random COVID 19 testing, do I think they'll do that, probably not, will they take temps of all/random guests....maybe. The fact that Iger eluded to that on his comments to press leads me to believe that's a real possibility, outside of that, nobody really knows if we'll have staggered open/close, virtual FP+ queues, limited dining, etc. It's all a guess. We were looking at a June trip and decided against it for feelings that overall sentiment of travel may be mixed. Meaning economics wise, Americans will be told to travel to help boost tourism/hospitality spending however, from an epidemiology standpoint, travel may not be recommended. We do have a beach trip planned for June but there are low/minimal crowd issues associated with that trip. Disney is crowds on crowds on crowds....normally. We do have plans to go to WDW in early August but we're also uncertain if our state will amend legislation and send kids back early, which is not off the table IMO. We also won't go if attractions are limited. We are not big for parades, but I would definitely miss the fireworks. I would hold off to spend the money when we can do all the attractions we enjoy. And I think Disney knows that some guests feel this way and they also know that not all guests are Disney fanatics so most people either would never consider going right after COVID-19 and a lot of potential guests won't be able to go for financial reasons.

We drive to Disney and if we had to fly, we'd probably reconsider going all together. The bottom line, nobody knows. We'll certainly have pent up demand especially among all of us DISnerds, but I also don't want to travel if it's unsafe. I love WDW and all things Disney and I do agree with Pete and the others that said, Disney will not reopen if it's unsafe.

Exactly, it's all speculation. But I really agree with your point that "Americans will be told to travel to help boost tourism/hospitality spending, however, from an epidemiology standpoint, travel may not be recommended."

I think we're likely to be nudged into a kind of "all clear" mode, before it's even close to being "all clear". I get it, we have to re-start the economy, and we will. But we'll be avoiding any large gatherings for the foreseeable future. I've seen several e-mails from our favorite local venue for shows that we'd normally buy tickets for and attend this summer. Nope. In fact we have tickets for shows in June and July, nope, not going.

We kind of feel like, we didn't work as hard as we have, for as long as we have, to save and invest as much as we have....to risk one of us getting very ill or dying from a known threat. Yes, the risk is low. Yes, I could get hit by a car tomorrow or have a heart attack today. But I look both ways before crossing the street and eat healthy and work out daily. Why would I knowingly take the risk to get a vicious virus when there are no effective therapeutic therapies and no vaccine? If the trade off is we lay low for a year or so and avoid it altogether, I'll take that bet every time.

 

[Stillcindersmella]

Disney will be one of the last things to reopen, since it is massive, crowd control is nearly impossible, and draws people from around the world. I’m guessing a late July or August, or Sept open, maybe initially at 50% capacity.

 

[Richards716]

At 50% capacity it would be a great time to visit. I agree that it is going to be one of the last things to open. But, Disney has done everything that it needs to do to keep the risk low.

 

[Daisy*Duck*y]

I think one-way travel through the parks might be a good option to consider.

Even if you could complete the loop as many times as you like.

It would be a challenge to social distance with people walking in absolutely all directions (like it is normally!).

I was there for Christmas 2001. The crowd levels were substantially lower. Plus Disney can reduce crowds.

 

[maryj11]

Wild guesses, but hey, why not? I think a great deal depends on when they open and what conditions are at the time. I'm still expecting a June 1 opening. I just don't think they would've put the offer out for cancelled guests if they didn't think they'd be open by then. My guess is all parks will be open, perhaps a reduced capacity but they rarely ever hit capacity anyway. I agree, that if crowd levels demand it, they may limit restaurant capacities and they may do something during the fireworks at the MK like limit the number in the hub. Perhaps do the same thing with shows like Fantasmic. While there has been talk about taking temps, I'm not convinced that's ever going to happen. Logistically, it would be a nightmare. I'd welcome it, but just don't see it. While I expect a June 1 opening, I won't be surprised if it doesn't happen.

Can you imagine them taking everyone’s temperature. I don’t think that will happen and how will they know if they didn’t take a fever reducing med.