Good gravy you people can TALK
Its taken me 4 days but I have finally caught up.
I really feel for all of you having everything cancelled just like that but in a way it makes sense.
One thing that hasn't been discussed is that there are a whole heap of internationals who buy 14 day tickets which up to the lockdown, guaranteed them entry into the parks for 14 days. Add in the free dining offer which most international get, and its a whole other cluster pluck. Without the free dining many internationals are priced out.
Ready through all the updates, its really looking like Disney have really drilled down their customer profiles and segmented their target guests into a really small group of people. They know that there is a group of people who will want to come to the parks no matter they reduce, restriction or suspend. If you don't self cancel and accept all the changes and restrictions, then you are the person / family that Disney is targeting for this initial reopening phase.
If the new procedures, restrictions, lack of entertainment and dining etc and overall loss of the Disney experience you expect and have previously experienced make you cancel, then thats fine with Disney, they don't want you. And yes thats tough to hear but its the reality.
Yes I know its hard to swallow at the moment, all the things that made Disney a Magical place for you. But we have to be realistic. Businesses all over the world are doing similar reopening plans, focusing on staff health and safety and taking a hit on profits and customer / guest experiences. Business just want to reopen, and are taking whatever measures necessary, knowing full well that a large portion of their customers / guests will not accept the new procedures and a reduction in the experience.
Right now its not about profits, its not about money, its about pivoting business models, retraining staff and implementing new policies and procedures. The business world, from Disney and Universal, to the mom and pop stores to the sole traders across all business sectors in all countries around the world are doing the same.
Its been so crazy over the last few days but this really summed up everything
@JacknSally, post: 61943729
Eisner strolls back in with a cakesle on a platter... serves a piece to Chapek and ushers him out the door.