Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[mi*vida*loca]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319004017608003587

Love this for the simple fact that Disney will follow. Hopefully by March !

 

[gottalovepluto]

I hear USH are considering reopening retail and food outlets.

I imagine it would lead to an interesting legal battle if both DLR and USH opened their gates for free entry with the retail and food outlets being open. And perhaps some outdoor entertainment. Would that still be a theme park?

Knotts and SeaWorld basically have with their good festivals so idk why USH would get in trouble unless LA County goes after them.

 

[Mit88]

Shoot. I’d be thrilled to have them pop off a handful of shells randomly and unannounced with the castle projections during Christmas season.

MK might be a little tough that soon, even if it’s random, because it’s only random until some site is able to decipher the times theyre happening. Epcot and Universal are easier because they take place in the middle of the lagoon and people can be spread around the lagoons a lot easier than Something like Main Street and the hub. Notice they’re not doing the hogwarts castle show, which to me is telling that the circular viewing is more conducive for the situation we’re in

 

[sullivan.kscott]

MK might be a little tough that soon, even if it’s random, because it’s only random until some site is able to decipher the times theyre happening. Epcot and Universal are easier because they take place in the middle of the lagoon and people can be spread around the lagoons a lot easier than Something like Main Street and the hub. Notice they’re not doing the hogwarts castle show, which to me is telling that the circular viewing is more conducive for the situation we’re in

Of course, I agree on principle and logistics. But a boy can dream!
Circular or massive (relatively) amphitheaters are far more conducive right now and near term.

 

[Mit88]

Of course, I agree on principle and logistics. But a boy can dream!
Circular or massive (relatively) amphitheaters are far more conducive right now and near term.

Fantasmic would be a perfect first addition since they can control the crowd size with only allowing people that get passes in the morning to be allowed in. But I’m not sure what the terms are with the actors union and where the show itself stands in terms of who is still with the company, and who has agreed to come back.

 

[andyman8]

Fantasmic would be a perfect first addition since they can control the crowd size with only allowing people that get passes in the morning to be allowed in. But I’m not sure what the terms are with the actors union and where the show itself stands in terms of who is still with the company, and who has agreed to come back.

The problem with Fant isn't the crowd size; it's getting people out. The logistical effort/time it would take to coordinate an exit with physical distancing just isn't worth it to them right now. More to the point, Fant costs A LOT of money to run each night. There's a reason that even after the 2008/2009 recession and subsequent tourism dip, Fant was quickly reduced to only showing several nights a week.

 

[Mit88]

https://www.ocregister.com/disneyla...californias-unachievable-reopening-guidelines

 

[Mit88]

The problem with Fant isn't the crowd size; it's getting people out. The logistical effort/time it would take to coordinate an exit with physical distancing just isn't worth it to them right now. More to the point, Fant costs A LOT of money to run each night. There's a reason that even after the 2008/2009 recession and subsequent tourism dip, Fant was quickly reduced to only showing several nights a week.

Im sure the exit strategy would be a relatively easy workaround with a little brainstorming. It’s the money involved that I think has more of a barring on the show re-opening, not just now, if ever

 

[anthony2k7]

This could have a big impact for theme parks....

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319018336026578944

And this was perhaps partly why the definition has changed. Personally iv always thought the old definition was nonsense.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319026171674243072

 

[Farro]

This could have a big impact for theme parks....

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319018336026578944

And this was perhaps partly why the definition has changed. Personally iv always thought the old definition was nonsense.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319026171674243072

Things are going well at the theme parks.

I don't think this will really change much since masks and 6 feet of social distancing are still required anyways.

Now for me having an argument to continue working from home...

 

[midnight star]

This could have a big impact for theme parks....

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319018336026578944

And this was perhaps partly why the definition has changed. Personally iv always thought the old definition was nonsense.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319026171674243072

I mean they've gotten this far without any problems...

Could cause problems for California as they still aren't open and could use this as another way to keep them closed

 

[anthony2k7]

Things are going well at the theme parks.

I don't think this will really change much since masks and 6 feet of social distancing are still required anyways.

Now for me having an argument to continue working from home...

Yes masks are required, except for indoor dining... and disneys bonkers indoor mask relaxation zones.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

This could have a big impact for theme parks....

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319018336026578944

And this was perhaps partly why the definition has changed. Personally iv always thought the old definition was nonsense.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319026171674243072

For me personally this was common sense, no protective measure is going to be foolproof, just less vs more risky. Some took 6 feet and 15 mins as a protective barrier as if Covid pulls out a measuring tape and a stop watch before doing anything.

IRT theme parks, this is why people breaking rules indoors (like queues) is a big deal. 6 feet isn’t a forcefield. It matters if the parties around you do not respect the rules.

 

[sullivan.kscott]

I think it’s more telling that we haven’t had reports of massive clusters/outbreaks among CMs. Disney and the other area parks are doing a bang up job protecting their employees. I won’t be an ostrich and say they haven’t had any cases; that’s ridiculous and irresponsible.
However, WDW unions in particular would be crying foul if there was some major outbreak going on.

We can look for, and find, all kinds of negative news. Undoubtedly, we’re still learning quite a bit about this virus. The corrections employee in VT and these NZ cases seem to point more towards fatigue and relaxed attitudes (however brief). If anything, reports are that WDW in particular has become MORE stringent in their enforcement.

 

[Pyotr]

This could have a big impact for theme parks....

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319018336026578944

And this was perhaps partly why the definition has changed. Personally iv always thought the old definition was nonsense.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319026171674243072

How does that have any impact on the theme parks?

 

[Farro]

I got the pin discount from email offer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Same dates, same view and saved a touch over $1,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (it's a 9 night trip, that's why such a big savings)

 

[Mit88]

How does that have any impact on the theme parks?

It doesn’t, at least in terms of Florida theme parks. DeSantis isn’t going to shut them down, he wants the opposite. And considering what’s happening with the California parks, Disney and Universal are certainly not going to shut down or even downgrade. Maybe they’ll make adjustments, but even that I doubt considering how well they’re doing in terms of safety.

 

[anthony2k7]

How does that have any impact on the theme parks?

Because over 24 hours you may have close contact with people several times for less than 15 minutes - which previously wouldn't have counted. Now it would.

Just making your way in and out of shops down main street may meet that criteria.

Overall when Fl finally starts doing proper contact tracing, I would assume these new rules would need to be factored in.

 

[Mit88]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319034184069861376

 

[SMRT-1]

I got the pin discount from email offer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Same dates, same view and saved a touch over $1,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (it's a 9 night trip, that's why such a big savings)

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