WDW COVID-19 Operational Changes- Reservation System-Rope Drop Procedures

[lovethattink]

Didn’t he say they would do something similar to what Shanghai did and sell a limited amount of tickets for opening? What does that mean for us who already have reservations and tickets?

It's still speculation at this time. I'm sure they will follow whatever worked at Shanghai since he mentioned that park and they started at 20%.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

Pickle Rick said:


According to Amanda Dukes at WESH, WDW will not be presenting opening dates tomorrow, but UO may do so.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1263187907222913024

Interesting....

 

[Bjn10]

Looking like Disney will not make an announcement tmw

 

[yulilin3]

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...ng-plans-5-21-9-smaller-local-parks-approved/

 

[Mom2Anna&Elsa]

Looks like all 3 parks will submit plans tomorrow, but only Universal will actually present tomorrow (Disney and SeaWorld will be later this week):

https://twitter.com/x/status/1263206792248659968

 

[yulilin3]

I guess it's a wait and see....until tomorrow

 

[hertamaniac]

https://www.wesh.com/article/pence-orlando-visit-tourism/32617126
live stream of meeting with Desantis, Pence, and tourism groups

ETA: originally from Hertamaniac on another thread - thank you!

Thanks for the props......we all share and gain!

 

[Bjn10]

My guess is disney does not want to present an opening date at a task force. When they are ready they will do another way. I believe they will also have government approval before making any announcements they don’t want to get caught having to back track

 

[Spridell]

My guess is disney does not want to present an opening date at a task force. When they are ready they will do another way. I believe they will also have government approval before making any announcements they don’t want to get caught having to back track

From what is being said, they HAVE NO CHOICE they have to submit a date (or a timetable). It is a requirement from the state

 

[yorkieteacher]

I guess it's a wait and see....until tomorrow

I guess if the Covid ordeal has taught us all anything, it's forced us to become better at waiting! Something I heretofore have HATED! And since nobody knows me here on these boards, and I can't shout it from the housetop yet, just when I thought 2020 would be a total washout- both my daughters will be having babies this year! I knew my Disney princess ( I have two princes) was coming in July, but my DGS age 3 will become a big brother! I am blessed even if I don't get to go to Disney in June!

 

[pigletliz]

From what is being said, they HAVE NO CHOICE they have to submit a date (or a timetable). It is a requirement from the state

To my understanding, I thought they had to submit a date IF they chose to present a proposal for opening. If they aren't ready to tip their hand, they don't have to submit a date. I don't think the Mayor or Governor can demand a time line from a private company. My guess is that Disney wants to test waters with the Disney Springs opening. Once they are ready to go public, they can submit for approval of their plans.

 

[yorkieteacher]

To my understanding, I thought they had to submit a date IF they chose to present a proposal for opening. If they aren't ready to tip their hand, they don't have to submit a date. I don't think the Mayor or Governor can demand a time line from a private company. My guess is that Disney wants to test waters with the Disney Springs opening. Once they are ready to go public, they can submit for approval of their plans.

My husband, who frequently admonishes me that "everything is political", has said if Disney wants dollars from the government, they have to dance to the tune the government plays. As a retired teacher, I know school systems certainly went along with all the guidelines to get the government dollars. If the state/federal government wants Disney to open, and if Disney wants some of the bailout money, I would think that even as a private company they would have to submit a proposal for opening to get in line with what the state/federal government wanted. And I admit I know very little about the bailout money, but as Disney is a publicly traded company I would think they had to answer to their stockholders if they decide to forfeit any profits.

 

[yankeesfan123]

From what is being said, they HAVE NO CHOICE they have to submit a date (or a timetable). It is a requirement from the state

I don’t think that’s a thing... but I expect careful words from Disney when announcing a date.

 

[Spridell]

I don’t think that’s a thing... but I expect careful words from Disney when announcing a date.

Under the order from the Governor of Florida a date must be submitted with the plans.

Will it be an exact date or a "projected" date is unknown.

The exact wording of the order says "identify the date certain that they believe that they can resume safe operations"

 

[MMSM]

My husband, who frequently admonishes me that "everything is political", has said if Disney wants dollars from the government, they have to dance to the tune the government plays. As a retired teacher, I know school systems certainly went along with all the guidelines to get the government dollars. If the state/federal government wants Disney to open, and if Disney wants some of the bailout money, I would think that even as a private company they would have to submit a proposal for opening to get in line with what the state/federal government wanted. And I admit I know very little about the bailout money, but as Disney is a publicly traded company I would think they had to answer to their stockholders if they decide to forfeit any profits.

I completely agree

 

[ScubaCat]

Under the order from the Governor of Florida a date must be submitted with the plans.

Will it be an exact date or a "projected" date is unknown.

The exact wording of the order says "identify the date certain that they believe that they can resume safe operations"

That just means "earliest possible date", which is unlikely to be the actual date. There will be many dates, too, as the resorts and parks come online. It's going to be quite a process.

 

[Spridell]

That just means "earliest possible date", which is unlikely to be the actual date. There will be many dates, too, as the resorts and parks come online. It's going to be quite a process.

Hey at this point a date is a date.

 

[MMSM]

You can’t blame government for wanting some sort of timeframe. They need to know so they can officially go to phase 2, lift bans and restrictions, and get other things around these theme parks ready to go. Disney knows their plan and their date. I agree with OP thatthey don’t want to tip their hand. They know once a date is out there this info will be leaked and their customer service will be busier than ever. People upset with the date, what parks will be open, what pools, what are the restrictions, what dining, etc. They will have to answer a lot of questions. When now, they just do it week by Week. I absolutely LOVE Disney but am so glad that they will have to be forced to communicate with their customers regarding opening. Allow people time to digest info and make other plans for a family vacation if Disney is closed.

 

[pigletliz]

My husband, who frequently admonishes me that "everything is political", has said if Disney wants dollars from the government, they have to dance to the tune the government plays. As a retired teacher, I know school systems certainly went along with all the guidelines to get the government dollars. If the state/federal government wants Disney to open, and if Disney wants some of the bailout money, I would think that even as a private company they would have to submit a proposal for opening to get in line with what the state/federal government wanted. And I admit I know very little about the bailout money, but as Disney is a publicly traded company I would think they had to answer to their stockholders if they decide to forfeit any profits.

I'm not saying they never have to submit a proposal. I'm saying it doesn't have to be at the government's timeline. Disney's stockholders certainly would like to see it open, but they also wouldn't want Disney, with its multiple hotels/transportation/restaurants, become a hot bed. There are just so many moving pieces here, including the safety of the employees, people flying into the state, etc. So yes, "everything is political", but I wouldn't under estimate Disney's clout. I think they are going to try to get it right the first time, no matter how much we all chomp at the bit for them to open sooner than later. I don't seem telling anyone, allowing for leaks, before they are ready.

 

[yulilin3]

We're going to return to the focus of this thread which is operations, announced procedures at the park due to covid and if you are changing your plans because of it