WHY are DVC and Disney resorts closing

[tcufrog]

Sharing conspiracy theories during a pandemic is a terrible idea.

 

[Sandisw]

Yes but that is more the reason why they closed the parks right? Not the resorts?

I personally think they closed the resorts because occupancy was going to be low, advice was to curb travel, and recommendations was to reduce gatherings, and so they knew it was a matter of time before they were ordered too.

Plus, Disney is paying their workers and maybe they got into discussions with workers groups/unions about the safety of those employees and limiting their exposure,

The other hotels aren’t as dependent on a specific activity either. The majority of people who stay at Disney resorts are there because of the parks.

 

[Chuck S]

im very well of the crisis, just trying to understand why one type of resort is closed but others aren’t. That may come down to Disney having the money to support it and others don’t.

Another factor is because Disney resorts are filled by guests wanting to visit the parks, no parks...no guests. So cash flow doesn't warrant them to be open. I would guess Universal resorts, if open, are pretty empty right now.

People may be in offsite resort for other reasons. VIsiting family, seeing other sights, or may they just can't get flights home if they are foreign visitors. Other resorts/hotels generally don't require the sheer number of personnel to run daily, with a lower employee to guest ratio. They usually don't have large food service venues onsite, guests have other local options, unlike DIsney where most guests fly in and have no transportation other than Disney.

 

[DVC92]

When you say put up do you mean the closure of the parks or businesses etc?

Everyone is at risk with this virus however the mortality rate is much higher the older you are. Think I read 60+ Is those that need to steer clear of the virus as they are in higher risk.

That is what I mean. Being in the 60+ age group, I don't intend to head back out anytime soon except for grocery shopping and necessary doctor appointments. I'll just need to get my exercise at home instead of the gym. However, younger people won't put up with this for months. This won't be solved in a couple of weeks unless everyone is exposed and either survives or heads to the great beyond. There will probably be a vaccine, but it will takes months or a year+.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Another reason to close the resorts is because people are treating Disney resorts as more than a hotel or an intermediate stop. People want to know if there will be more activities because the park is closed, want more character meets, more entertainment. And those are all contrary to all of the CDC advisories and common-sense rules of social distancing.

A Motel 6 near Wauwatosa is going to have a trucker doing an overnight. Disney resorts are going to have people who have read about hurricane entertainment and wondering why it's not happening now. Huge difference.

If you want to be generous about it, Disney resorts have to close because they cannot deliver magic right now, since magic is against public health practice.

 

[DisSurfer878]

Another factor is because Disney resorts are filled by guests wanting to visit the parks, no parks...no guests. So cash flow doesn't warrant them to be open. I would guess Universal resorts, if open, are pretty empty right now.

People may be in offsite resort for other reasons. VIsiting family, seeing other sights, or may they just can't get flights home if they are foreign visitors. Other resorts/hotels generally don't require the sheer number of personnel to run daily, with a lower employee to guest ratio. They usually don't have large food service venues onsite, guests have other local options, unlike DIsney where most guests fly in and have no transportation other than Disney.

Universal resorts are closed.

 

[CarolynFH]

I just wanted to point out that DVC are not the only timeshare resorts closing. Wyndham is closing all of their Orlando resorts (and many others across the US and internationally) for the same reasons Disney is - people at resorts don't exercise social distancing. They don't stay in their rooms and venture out only to pick up food to eat in their rooms. Instead they go to the pool, they go to the lobby, they go anywhere they can to get out of the room and congregate with others. They're at a resort, right? Reading reports here on DIS from people who were at WDW this week illustrates how little social distancing was occurring. I know that other timeshare resorts are open still - DH and I looked at the RCI website (not through DVC) this morning, and there are 55 timeshare resorts in the Orlando area still offering units for March. But that doesn't mean that Disney is wrong in closing their resorts - maybe the resorts that are still open are wrong, because it's clear not everyone will voluntarily protect themselves and their families and reduce the chance of becoming the person who spreads this illness to someone who's very vulnerable. They have to be forced to do so, by closing resorts and other places they can congregate.

Okay, off the soapbox now....

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Absolutely not. Hysterical conspiracy theories should be dealt with the strongest possible reaction in a situation like this. It's irresponsible and dangerous.

As I said, I disagree with the OP, but the good folks here could have stated their positions without being snarky and somewhat mean.
Just my opinion.

 

[relspeak]

Wall Street Journal - Marriott is laying off 10,000 workers and closing hotels

 

[holden]

Where I live we are supposed to stay home. No work, no going to stores unless absolutely necessary, no socializing.

 

[Cyberc1978]

Wall Street Journal - Marriott is laying off 10,000 workers and closing hotels

Jesus. 10k employees and we are only at the beginning of this crisis.

 

[Chuck S]

Universal resorts are closed.

That makes perfect sense, I figured they would be.

 

[DVC92]

Possible good news that a Japanese flu drug is effective in treating the virus:
https://thehill.com/changing-americ...21-japanese-flu-drug-reportedly-shows-promise

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Jesus. 10k employees and we are only at the beginning of this crisis.

Well, from an American point of view, being laid off may be better for many of them than simply having hours cut. Depends on where they are. In some states, you cannot get unemployment benefits if you have any hours.

Our social safety net is different. And sometimes not much in the way of safety.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Possible good news that a Japanese flu drug is effective in treating the virus:
https://thehill.com/changing-americ...21-japanese-flu-drug-reportedly-shows-promise

I just heard on Tucker Carlson that a 50 yr old malaria drug has been tested and found to work on the virus.

 

[Chuck S]

I just heard on Tucker Carlson that a 50 yr old malaria drug has been tested and found to work on the virus.

Bet it suddenly goes to 10 times the price in a couple of days.

 

[g_ppetto]

The current status on the malaria drug is "insufficient data to draw any conclusions over its efficacy." "Preliminary findings from a study in France were encouraging." The manufacturer is looking to collaborate and partner with health authorities investigating it's use.

Nothing has been found yet. All of the drug manufacturers appear to be looking at their existing products to see if something could be repurposed. As another example - they are looking at drugs used to fight Ebola to see if they could be helpful.

 

[Chuck S]

If it is a quinine derivative, remember the FDA banned all quinine drug prescriptions in 2007. Tonic water (as in gin and tonic) contains a little, only about 87 mg per liter. For years it was a popular OTC drug for leg cramps here in the US. My mom took it.

 

[Lewisc]

If it is a quinine derivative, remember the FDA banned all quinine drug prescriptions in 2007. Tonic water (as in gin and tonic) contains a little, only about 87 mg per liter. For years it was a popular OTC drug for leg cramps here in the US. My mom took it.

Are you sure?
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/quinine.html
I didn't save the link, I read about some success in Australia using a malaria drug and a HIV anti-viral drug.

 

[Cyberc1978]

Are you sure?
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/quinine.html
I didn't save the link, I read about some success in Australia using a malaria drug and a HIV anti-viral drug.

I've that that too the other day and in my country they are thinking about using it or trying it.