Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[midnight star]

I know I'm totally late to the party, but given DL has pushed back their opening, and Florida is worse off currently with new cases than California, would they not be pushing back WDW also?

DL is unique in that the State of CA isn't approving proposals for theme parks due to their case risings. So that is really what is stopping them. Less than 24 hours after announcing the delay DL also made an agreement with most unions, so now the only thing truly holding them back is the state. Surrounding theme parks were actually trying to open by July 1.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Does anyone live or have family in Florida? Its weird because no matter who I talk to down there, they are not phased by the cases. They were happy everything was opened and are still doing their thing. And these are older people. I think because majority of the places in florida are not dense at all, so they feel safer?

EDIT: They are wearing masks of course in public

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I know I'm totally late to the party, but given DL has pushed back their opening, and Florida is worse off currently with new cases than California, would they not be pushing back WDW also?

Disney is blaming the state for CA, and they’re saying no to pushing back FL opening. I would personally add “for now” to that. There’s a lot in motion but I think they would push the opening if they really had to.

 

[Krandor]

Does anyone live or have family in Florida? Its weird because no matter who I talk to down there, they are not phased by the cases. They were happy everything was opened and are still doing their thing. And these are older people. I think because majority of the places in florida are not dense at all, so they feel safer?

And if that is how people are thinking, this spike isn't stopping anytime soon

 

[dlavender]

Does anyone live or have family in Florida? Its weird because no matter who I talk to down there, they are not phased by the cases. They were happy everything was opened and are still doing their thing. And these are older people. I think because majority of the places in florida are not dense at all, so they feel safer?

I live in St Johns county.

It's a mixed bag really. I'd say its about 50/50 people who take it seriously and people who think its over......

 

[DnA2010]

DL is unique in that the State of CA isn't approving proposals for theme parks due to their case risings. So that is really what is stopping them. Less than 24 hours after announcing the delay DL also made an agreement with most unions, so now the only thing truly holding them back is the state. Surrounding theme parks were actually trying to open by July 1.

Thank you

 

[Krandor]

Disney is blaming the state for CA, and they’re saying no to pushing back FL opening. I would personally add “for now” to that. There’s a lot in motion but I think they would push the opening if they really had to.

I wouldn't be shocked thoough if disney releases an updated list of what is going to be open closing more things.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I wouldn't be shocked thoough if disney releases an updated list of what is going to be open closing more things.

If nobody comes we don’t have to delay opening

 

[sara_s]

Does anyone live or have family in Florida? Its weird because no matter who I talk to down there, they are not phased by the cases. They were happy everything was opened and are still doing their thing. And these are older people. I think because majority of the places in florida are not dense at all, so they feel safer?

Yes, I live in Palm Beach County. I definitely don't feel safe. Going to get groceries is always insane and people seem to think mask = no need to distance. So people are still up in your grill. Lots of people casually walking into stores without masks, wearing them incorrectly. But I'm in Boca - the rudest, most self absorbed place there is. I'm glad they mandated masks - took way too long to do so.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

And if that is how people are thinking, this spike isn't stopping anytime soon

Yeah, they all wear masks in public of course, they just don't seem phased by cases. Weird indeed

 

[Tjddis]

I know I'm totally late to the party, but given DL has pushed back their opening, and Florida is worse off currently with new cases than California, would they not be pushing back WDW also?

Yes you are a little late but cmon in and grab some popcorn...answer is who knows? To sum up, As of now open is on target as scheduled with plenty of doubters and dissenters among us...

 

[dlavender]

Yeah, they all wear masks in public of course, they just don't seem phased by cases. Weird indeed

I'll add that a constant theme in our communities FB page is people railing against Publix one way aisles. It seriously upsets them.......

Of all things.....

 

[Eeyore daily]

Does anyone live or have family in Florida? Its weird because no matter who I talk to down there, they are not phased by the cases. They were happy everything was opened and are still doing their thing. And these are older people. I think because majority of the places in florida are not dense at all, so they feel safer?

I live outside of Tampa. The amount of people acting like it's no big deal bothers me to no end. Hardly anyone is wearing masks/wearing them properly and definitely no social distancing going on. I said I would attach a pool noodle to my hat to wear around so people wouldn't get close but apparently that might ruffle some feathers. Since Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco County mandated masks in every business I think that'll help.

 

[wareagle57]

I’m about to just give up and ask for the refund option on my AP. I’m tired of getting yanked around. At one point it looked like we’d be blocked out, then availability stayed strong and we found out we even had our own bucket to pull from. This was going to be great. Then not only do I get shut out from opening day, despite availability for resort guests still there, but the reservations book for so many days, it looks like it will be impossible to even get another day by the time I use my first one.

Has Disney conformed either way if and when theyll open up ticket sales or new 2020 bookings? I’m honestly willing to try anything right now to get in the 11th. But if I can’t and we don’t get an even longer extension again on our APs I really think im done.

 

[Eeyore daily]

I'll add that a constant theme in our communities FB page is people railing against Publix one way aisles. It seriously upsets them.......

Of all things.....

Why? It's not like people actually follow them.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Does anyone live or have family in Florida? Its weird because no matter who I talk to down there, they are not phased by the cases. They were happy everything was opened and are still doing their thing. And these are older people. I think because majority of the places in florida are not dense at all, so they feel safer?

EDIT: They are wearing masks of course in public

This attitude is why there are so many cases in Florida.

 

[sara_s]

I'll add that a constant theme in our communities FB page is people railing against Publix one way aisles. It seriously upsets them.......

Of all things.....

Yeah people are completely oblivious and don't follow them whatsoever. Those aisles are narrow, man! I don't want your nasty particles in my face!

 

[jerry557]

Does anyone live or have family in Florida? Its weird because no matter who I talk to down there, they are not phased by the cases. They were happy everything was opened and are still doing their thing. And these are older people. I think because majority of the places in florida are not dense at all, so they feel safer?

You can't keep people in panic mode forever. People took it seriously a few weeks back in March and April. But now no one saw the piles of dead bodies that the media promised that we would see. And so even fewer people now are buying into the fear.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Guest services just told me that tickets will be on sale 6/28 for everyone. We are dropping our room + tickets package but she said it was okay because we’d be able to buy tickets on 6/28.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I’m about to just give up and ask for the refund option on my AP. I’m tired of getting yanked around. At one point it looked like we’d be blocked out, then availability stayed strong and we found out we even had our own bucket to pull from. This was going to be great. Then not only do I get shut out from opening day, despite availability for resort guests still there, but the reservations book for so many days, it looks like it will be impossible to even get another day by the time I use my first one.

Has Disney conformed either way if a d when theyll open up ticket sales or new 2020 bookings? I’m honestly willing to try anything right now to get in the 11th. But if I can’t and we don’t get an even longer extension again on our APs I really think im done.

While people seemed to think the bucket meant availability wouldn’t be sucked up by the resort guests before APs had a chance to book, in reality it seems like it’s there to control the number of APs in the park so people who are staying with Disney have near guaranteed access.

Great from the perspective of Disney making sure people traveling can visit parks, really sucky if you’re local.