I thought I’d throw out my two cents, because I’m completely bored and totally fascinated by some of the worst case scenarios that folks are throwing out there... keep in mind I have absolutely no inside information and this conjecture is purely my own. I’m sure I will get slaughtered for this scenario so have fun ripping it apart!
Disney will choose one hotel to house NBA (and possibly MLS?) players/staff/media and whatever entourage comes with them, including families if they are allowed to come. I can’t imagine them quarantining the staff for this hotel... they would never be able compensate that staff enough for the 24/7 child care they’d have to obtain along with all the other things that someone has to do to take care of a family - it’s absolutely unreasonable. Enhanced health checks and cleaning protocol should protect these guests.
CL rooms have been pulled out of inventory to accommodate “regular” travelers who need to be moved from the hotel used for above group... a nice perk to appease these guests with an upgrade from a mod (assuming it‘s CSR). CL will not be run in the same fashion as previous... no buffet-style food, etc... only pre-packaged drinks and snacks, perhaps some room service options. They will test these new options with this group of guests that were upgraded to see how it goes.
I cannot imagine a scenario where all four parks will be open to ONLY the NBA/MLS group. In fact, I think to preserve their “bubble”, this group will not be allowed to go to the parks or DS, which means most families will not want to come. For those that do, I could envision some special programming being available at the game venue, which is the only place on property that this group can go other than the hotel complex.
All four parks and the DVC resorts will open Monday, June 29 at very limited capacity; I’m guessing FL residents with AP and DVC reservations for 3 weeks, then the rest of the resorts will open on 7/20 and capacity will increase to include resort guests with reservations. Perhaps that lasts for 3 weeks, and then on 8/10 they will increase capacity again to all AP holders not staying on property. Then 3 weeks later on 8/31 they open up to the general population (by Labor Day weekend)... but perhaps still limited to dated tickets and a minimum number of “buy at the door”.
Again, this is all pure conjecture on my part and I’m certain it will provoke a lot of negative response for those planning on traveling this summer... it’s just meant to throw out a different scenario. This is all with the assumption, of course, that the number of COVID cases doesn’t spike significantly. And at the risk of sounding preachy, I do want to say that I feel blessed that I still have the financial means and the good health to even think about my Disney trips... many are less fortunate than those of us who are wondering when we can take expensive vacations and what the protocols will be as our biggest concerns. Off my soapbox now! Comment away!
