Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[anthony2k7]

Yeah. Can't really know how many people want to come to a theme park with masks and all that until you open.

True, although I'm sure there are people booking right now who think masks will only be required for the first couple of weeks! So presumably some of those will be cancelling further on down the line.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Food & Wine? The optics alone will be quite challenging, and it may have a spillover effect in enforcement of coverings at the other parks. “Epcot didn’t make me!”

They won't cancel food and wine-- there is not enough FOOD in the park, otherwise! So many cultural restaurants are closed.

 

[Krandor]

So someone traveling from that area would need to quarantine when they arrived in FL and when they returned home?

As of today yes.

 

[disneygirl916]

Anyone able to add tickets for stays in sept 2020? I need only 1 more ticket.

Yes, I was able to add a ticket for our stay in November. In fact, I also was able to change my resort online!!!!! I wasn’t staying at a closed resort, but just decided to change resorts anyway. There was a change reservation button available for me on MDE computer only.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Yes, I was able to add a ticket for our stay in November. In fact, I also was able to change my resort online!!!!! I wasn’t staying at a closed resort, but just decided to change resorts anyway. There was a change reservation button available for me on MDE computer only.

Wait, what? You were able to buy a ticket?!

 

[Krandor]

True, although I'm sure there are people booking right now who think masks will only be required for the first couple of weeks! So presumably some of those will be cancelling further on down the line.

The spiking cases and now the quantine from the tri-state area I think indicates masks are going to be around fo a while. Honestly, until and unless the US gets a handle on the virus they should remain required and we are nowhere close to that right now.

 

[anthony2k7]

With the rapidly rising cases, new quarantines happening... I still feel like there's a chance Disney delays their re-opening. Anyone else?

They should, but I dont think they will unless FL hits 100% ICU bed capacity before opening day.


ETA: not sure why someone would add a laughing like to the possibility of 100% ICU capacity. In what world is that funny?

 

[mickey0624]

So...nothing official nor confirmed but.......just on with our travel agent and he said that there may be an announcement coming from Disney later today about pushing back the opening dates in response to the rising cases and the petition from CMs. We were all set to go August 7th, got out park reservations...just devastated.

 

[Krandor]

So...nothing official nor confirmed but.......just on with our travel agent and he said that there may be an announcement coming from Disney later today about pushing back the opening dates in response to the rising cases and the petition from CMs. We were all set to go August 7th, got out park reservations...just devastated.

I would be shocked if they pushed it back at this point but I've been shocked thrioughout just about all of 2020.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

"We don't have any." Disney's made it clear masks are required. Now they're even mandated in OC. How do you not have any. People kill me. I feel so bad for the CMs that have to enforce this.

Disney resorts don't have cheap-o disposable masks to hand out in situations like that? I can't imagine it would cost much.

 

[Spridell]

So...nothing official nor confirmed but.......just on with our travel agent and he said that there may be an announcement coming from Disney later today about pushing back the opening dates in response to the rising cases and the petition from CMs. We were all set to go August 7th, got out park reservations...just devastated.

I would be shocked if they did

 

[Spridell]

So someone traveling from that area would need to quarantine when they arrived in FL and when they returned home?

Well this is where politics will come in now and it's going to suck.

My bet is Florida governor will now extend the NY quarantine. Into the summer

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

So...nothing official nor confirmed but.......just on with our travel agent and he said that there may be an announcement coming from Disney later today about pushing back the opening dates in response to the rising cases and the petition from CMs. We were all set to go August 7th, got out park reservations...just devastated.

Are you positive that this isn't just his opinion? I REALLY doubt that they are listening to the CM petition. 6000 signatures, and half are the families of those who wrote it.

 

[anthony2k7]

Which worries me - I mean, they've already axed a lot, and they're not even open. What do we think could get cut after opening?

Well for disney I think a lot of what they open with may end up being long term. Still wouldn't surprise me if some resorts stayed shut long term. Some shops shut long term.

Looks like most restaurants are opening initially, perhaps some may close if social distancing is eventually relaxed to allow more capacity in fewer restaurants.

They'll find ways to cut entertainment further yet as well I think. Maybe even operating hours of some rides?

 

[NWOhiogal]

I have a friend whose niece works for Disney. According to her the CMs are terrified of Disney opening. They don't think guests will abide by the guidelines and they also don't think Disney will enforce them. People will refuse to wear masks ("It's too hot and you can't make me!") and won't abide by the 6' rule either. With COVID spiking in Florida, this is a recipe for disaster. The only humane thing to do is delay the re-opening. The employees do not feel safe, no matter what they're telling the guests.

 

[gottalovepluto]

So...nothing official nor confirmed but.......just on with our travel agent and he said that there may be an announcement coming from Disney later today about pushing back the opening dates in response to the rising cases and the petition from CMs. We were all set to go August 7th, got out park reservations...just devastated.

The pressure has ramped a lot in the last couple days. Since hospitalizations have increased and tri-state area is quarantining FL- I wouldn’t be surprised.

Is your TA with a big agency?

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

So...nothing official nor confirmed but.......just on with our travel agent and he said that there may be an announcement coming from Disney later today about pushing back the opening dates in response to the rising cases and the petition from CMs. We were all set to go August 7th, got out park reservations...just devastated.

I would be extremely surprised if this happened.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

Well I’m definitely discouraged by the daily cases in Florida that came out today (around 5500). I feel like it’ll make Disney keep their restrictions in place for a lot longer than I originally thought. We visit November 2020 and I was hoping maybe masks wouldn’t be required, parades and fireworks back...but it’s hard to picture that happening now IMO. About 50/50 on if I should go.

Feeling the same way about our trips in Oct and Dec - not looking so great at this point - maybe things will improve.....

 

[Krandor]

Well this is where politics will come in now and it's going to suck.

My bet is Florida governor will now extend the NY quarantine. Into the summer

I was thinking the same thing and I hate thinking that but I did wonder if desantis would extend it just to get back at them. Don't like thinking that but I don't think it's impossible.

 

[MrsBooch]

Yes, I was able to add a ticket for our stay in November. In fact, I also was able to change my resort online!!!!! I wasn’t staying at a closed resort, but just decided to change resorts anyway. There was a change reservation button available for me on MDE computer only.

sorry but - you added tickets for a 2020 stay???? Did you already have tickets and you just added another day of ticket? or did you buy NEW for 2020