Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[JasonH]

Anything new on opening?

Only so far, a stock analyst is predicting that the parks won't reopen until Jan and has downgraded Disney's stock, causing a pretty decent drop in the stock price:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/disney-analyst-downgrades-stock-projects-144959277.html

 

[bebec22]

https://www.piratesandprincesses.ne...-world-to-remain-closed-for-the-rest-of-2020/Obviously this is a rumor. But, what do you guys make of this whole Secure Circuit protocol?

Does anyone know how much work needs to be done on the GF walking path? I feel like they might want to speed up that project if this Secure Circuit/no Monorail rumor were true.

 

[Spridell]

Does anyone know how much work needs to be done on the GF walking path? I feel like they might want to speed up that project if this Secure Circuit/no Monorail rumor were true.

Just from Listening to the FL press conferences everyday, like the article say, they really want to work towards opening up World as quickly and safely as possible.

With that being said, I do think "parts of Disney world, DVC Hotels and some resorts" WILL open this summer sometime. It's going to look MUCH MUCH different with lots of new rules and restrictions in place. But Orlando and the surrounding area WILL NOT survive with a complete shutdown of Disney World for another 8 months.

 

[MrsBooch]

I thought this was interesting - Hershey Park has stated that they anticipate, while working closely with Federal and Local guidance - reopening in early June. I know it's not Disney, But Hershey Park does a lot of business around the northeast, and has two resorts directly tied to its operation.

The notice was posted on their website as of April 14.

 

[Thegoatfeeder]

Not cancelled our December trip yet, but its using our DVC points and to be honest, even if parks are open we'd be flying over from the UK, with the massively limited offerings i'm just not sure it is going to be worth it for us. If we cancelled now, we can rebook for 11 months time which would be next March and i'd anticipate parks may be fully open by then. It's all ifs and buts which is the most frustrating part.

 

[Lewisc]

Does anyone know how much work needs to be done on the GF walking path? I feel like they might want to speed up that project if this Secure Circuit/no Monorail rumor were true.

The path itself is almost done but I think the second bridge hasn't been installed

 

[tarak]

I thought this was interesting - Hershey Park has stated that they anticipate, while working closely with Federal and Local guidance - reopening in early June. I know it's not Disney, But Hershey Park does a lot of business around the northeast, and has two resorts directly tied to its operation.

The notice was posted on their website as of April 14.

Our governor just extended the closure of most businesses through May 8, at which point some will reopen. I could see Hershey Park opening in June.

 

[only hope]

Florida unemployment benefits are currently maximum of three months and maximum $275 per week, not counting any federal benefits. Doesn’t the extra $600 per week from the Feds expire sometime in May? Then if I remember correctly (it’s been a while since I was on unemployment) you can’t just reenroll if you haven’t found a job yet. I think there was a very long waiting period, possibly a year or more or there was some employment requirement before you could reenroll. I remember being very nervous because I got right down to the last week before I got another job, and the employment situation is much, much worse now than it was then.

I hope the parks open before the benefits run out.

The length of benefits goes up with unemployment rate in Fl. It was at 12 weeks before the closures started but it’ll go up when official numbers come in.

I can’t imagine a Disney with no characters as that one plan talks about. That, to me, is the heart of Disney and a huge part of what differentiates it from other parks and makes it a theme park. Take away that and most/all of the entertainment and you’re left with a fancy amusement park.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1252265989367926790

 

[Jmljasmine]

All tickets are dated unless you have old unused ones from a few years ago or before.

Are you able to change the dates? Such as if they aren't closed in August but we aren't comfortable going yet?

 

[mshanson3121]

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local...-first-meeting-of-re-open-florida-task-force/
So basically nothing said today that really gives any insight into when Disney could even begin to think of re-opening Disney Springs and hotels, let alone the parks. But it does sound as they're they're trying to rein DeSantis in a bit, and have him not rush it.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Are you able to change the dates? Such as if they aren't closed in August but we aren't comfortable going yet?

You can, but if you don’t use them this year you can apply what you paid to new ones in 2021.

 

[xuxa777]

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local...-first-meeting-of-re-open-florida-task-force/
So basically nothing said today that really gives any insight into when Disney could even begin to think of re-opening Disney Springs and hotels, let alone the parks. But it does sound as they're they're trying to rein DeSantis in a bit, and have him not rush it.

Did you listen to the call, I did and got a completely different takeaway, that said I can see how someone could get your take.

 

[Farro]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1252265989367926790

That's some good news!!!

 

[MrsBooch]

That's some good news!!!

can you post what it said? I can't access twitter - sorry!!

 

[Farro]

can you post what it said? I can't access twitter - sorry!!

It just said Shanghai Disney is speeding up internal testing and that they've started testing (what I assume) social distancing strategies in their theatres.

I probably got over excited about it, sorry!

 

[hereforthechurros]

I have reservations for Dec 2020 and don't know if Disney will be open by then, what does everyone think Disney will open?

Call me crazy but I would rather a hard date way later in the future vs. this guessing game. If it’s January 2021 at least we know and can start a countdown. But I truly believe Disney doesn’t have a hard date yet. How could they?

 

[xuxa777]

It just said Shanghai Disney is speeding up internal testing and that they've started testing (what I assume) social distancing strategies in their theatres.

I probably got over excited about it, sorry!

Shanghai park will open in May most likely with that news.

 

[mshanson3121]

Call me crazy but I would rather a hard date way later in the future vs. this guessing game. If it’s January 2021 at least we know and can start a countdown. But I truly believe Disney doesn’t have a hard date yet. How could they?

I agree. I find the unknowns so hard. Not just with Disney, but every thing.

 

[Jroceagles]

Did you listen to the call, I did and got a completely different takeaway, that said I can see how someone could get your take.

What was your take?