Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[DGsAtBLT]

Oh my gosh they NEED to keep these random character sightings forever and they need to make them truly random. No being able to anticipate who, where, or when, just more of Joy randomly frolicking in grass please.

I would give up real character meet and greets for this

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Why can it not be about people's health and safety ?

I’d love to answer fully but it isn’t appropriate on this thread. You’d have to be aware of what’s happening in China and Hong Hong to understand. Sorry

 

[one_cat]

Rumor mill: I heard from a friend Disney was considering a WDW closure sometime after labor day if things keep getting worse. Not that they will, but making plans in case they decide to later on. Won't be a crazy no notice thing, but might be a planned thing unless things start to get better.

Would make sense to me, finish the summer and maybe announce near or right after the next shareholder meeting? I would bet after, knowing Disney the announcement would be carefully timed when some other news is out there. Again no plan to do it, but they are making plans in case thing keep going downhill so they can be prepared on food orders, unemployment is smoother, construction can move forward etc etc. I do believe it , makes sense to have a backup plan so it's smoother of they do decide to re-shut down again.

I think they have to make plans in case Orange County or Florida mandates it. At the same time I expect that they are planning to stay open.

 

[hertamaniac]

Orange County, Florida about to go live with their COVID update:

https://newsroom.ocfl.net/watch-orange-tv/

Army Corps of Engineers apparently has been consulting with Mayor Demings using the Orange County Convention Center if the threshold for beds reaches a critical point. This appears to be in a proactive nature and not necessary at this time.

 

[mshanson3121]

It's probably also things like not having the dancers in Asia, the entertainment in Africa, people choosing to be more quiet b/c of the virus etc. Less workers hustling and bustling, no vine lady. It's not just the crowds but the pulling of staff and entertainment. As well as people not being as dart here and there, scream, jump around etc.

I can't speak to that at all. I haven't been during Covid. My observations were made during normal operations.

 

[Farro]

Army Corps of Engineers apparently has been consulting with Mayor Demings using the Orange County Convention Center if the threshold for beds reaches a critical point. This appears to be in a proactive nature and not necessary at this time.

That's what Chicago did, but thankfully never needed it.

 

[Arguetafamily]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Issues Statewide Closure Order of Indoor Movie Theaters, Restaurants

among the indoor businesses that must close are: wineries, movie theaters, zoos, museums, family entertainment centers and card rooms.

Don't know why this media outlet is posting so late, this has been in affect for over one week now.
P.S. His winery is exempt from the closure

 

[hertamaniac]

That's what Chicago did, but thankfully never needed it.

It's preparedness and I completely encourage it. In fact, I'd have no problem with the USN Comfort heading to Florida at this time.

ETA: Actually, if I were part of the round table discussions, I would have had thresholds already established that if, or once, pierced, mandate sailing her to Florida, etc.

 

[Ksims616]

Are the smaller fans you wear around your neck allowed in wdw right now?

We’ve had ours this week with no issues. And they have been lifesavers!

 

[mshanson3121]

Definitely makes sense to have a plan. I have a bad feeling that December and January are going to suuuuuuuck virus wise.

Well, the second winter of the Spanish Flu was worse than the first, so it's definitely a very real possibility. The thing that will help however, is at least we've had time to learn, to figure out some measures, hospitals have time to restock supplies (hopefully) etc...

 

[Tinkerbell19672]

Hong Kong is most likely for political reasons, not covid.

I don’t know about that but here it will be because of Covid. CA is being smart and cautious and I appreciate that. I don’t see them opening this year at all.

Why can it not be about people's health and safety ?

Exactly

 

[Mit88]

The Carpets of Aladdin of EPCOT. I can dig it

 

[gwynne]

Don't know why this media outlet is posting so late, this has been in affect for over one week now.
P.S. His winery is exempt from the closure

Multiple news organizations are reporting on the announcement that he made today, July 13th.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

It makes zero sense for them to ride out the summer then close. It’s either safe with guidelines in place or it’s not. If it’s not, close down immediately. Staying open for a pre-determined amount of time when you know it’s unsafe doesn’t make sense.

Whoever started that rumor has no idea how to run a business. Opening just to reclose willl destroy and end businesses. Never opening at all costs less than re-closing. I’m sure Disney can manage but I’m not sure Orlando or Florida economy can recover from something like that. Honestly, re-closing would be terrible.

 

[Arguetafamily]

Multiple news organizations are reporting on his announcement that he made today, July 13th.

Well I live here, and it has been since before the 4th.

I had my last indoor seated meal on July 1st, the same day he made the new mandate.

 

[skeeter31]

The crowd levels look amazing. If it wasn’t for the oppressive heat we would be heading over in the next few days. We just rarely go to the parks in the summer with the heat and high dew points. I’m really hoping these crowd levels last through the fall though!!

 

[FeralCatRogue]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1282725831845056516

Really wish they had Elsa back in the old movie costume, the new one (especially if shes having to carry the cape part of it) isn't really as memorable.

 

[Mit88]

My brother and I went on Tower of Terror 26 times in one day 4 or 5 years ago. I’m thinking that record might be broken

 

[laugard]

Don't know why this media outlet is posting so late, this has been in affect for over one week now.
P.S. His winery is exempt from the closure

It did not previously include all counties; it now applies statewide.

 

[NoTime42]

From what I am seeing at the Polynesian, Disney is very loose with the refills. I have placed three orders at Captain Cook’s. The drink station CM never looks at the receipt.

Those with mugs simply show the mug. If it is a current design, the CM fills a paper cup with the guest’s beverage of choice. No RFID seems to be in play.

Not a large datapoint, but I recall them not requiring RapidRefill verification when I stayed there a few years ago, as if they decided speed was better than penny pinching.