Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[rteetz]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/10/fort...d-golf-cart-pet-and-pumpkin-carving-contests/

 

[Farro]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/10/fort...d-golf-cart-pet-and-pumpkin-carving-contests/

That still sounds really, really fun!

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319284053074300928

 

[fatmanatee]

Here is the best news of the day:

"Azar said he expects all seniors, healthcare workers, and first responders will be able to receive a vaccine as soon as January, with the rest of the American public able to get a vaccine by April."

https://news.yahoo.com/u-likely-enough-covid-19-205407274.html
I think this is overly optimistic, but a man can dream...

If most Americans were vaccinated by April, I'd think the Disney World stage would be set for some "pre-covid vibes" for their 50th anniversary. October 2021 would look more like March 2020 with some power-ups too (Galactic Starcruiser, Rat, Harmonious, and Space 220).

The other big ticket items that could have been done by the 50th (Tron, GoTG, Epcot Play, Moana, etc) just won't be in play. Still would make most of happy in here.

It definitely feels too optimistic, in part because the messaging is all over the place, I feel like I just read someone say to not expect a vaccine until potentially third quarter next year.

 

[mattpeto]

It definitely feels too optimistic, in part because the messaging is all over the place, I feel like I just read someone say to not expect a vaccine until potentially third quarter next year.

I know my post bordered on thin ice for this thread, but the main point of it- there is a dab of hope for the 50th still.

 

[gottalovepluto]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319284053074300928

I wonder what the wait is on long term cancellations, cessation of new bookings and a ticket plan (that consists of more than “yes your ticket will still expire 12/31/20, no you cannot have a refund, but you can bring it to our ticket booth in person and upgrade it to a new one”). Sure that’s a lot to roll out if they had their head in the clouds and thought they were opening in 2020 but stopping new bookings could be done overnight.

 

[Lewisc]

Macy's has an annual July 4 fireworks display. This year mini, 5-10 minute shows were filmed and then stitched together, I think along with old footage, for the TV show. The mini shows were done over a week, at different locations and weren't announced in advance. It was POP up.

I wonder if Disney could do something similar at EPCOT. Maybe a 10 minute show. Avoid people lining up in advance.

You want an off the wall suggestion. A photo pass add on. Take a couple of pictures of a guest without a mask. Give the guest a chroma key mask (green screen color) Digitally remove the mask. I have no idea what this could be done without the need for manual adjustments or what it would cost.

 

[Farro]

I know my post bordered on thin ice for this thread, but the main point of it- there is a dab of hope for the 50th still.

I think there's more than a dab of hope for next October!

The next couple months or so won't be spectacular, but then hopefully things start to turn around (slowly at first) and for good this time!

 

[Lewisc]

I know my post bordered on thin ice for this thread, but the main point of it- there is a dab of hope for the 50th still.

A vaccine might allow Disney to remove social distancing. Open up restaurants. Economic impact of closings suggest Disney won't be spending $$$ to quickly finish projects. Economic impact may reduce night time shows, even if Disney could safely run them.

 

[Farro]

A vaccine might allow Disney to remove social distancing. Open up restaurants. Economic impact of closings suggest Disney won't be spending $$$ to quickly finish projects. Economic impact may reduce night time shows, even if Disney could safely run them.

If a vaccine allows even easing capacity restrictions, masks not needed outdoors (or even inside with vaccine), more restaurants, hopping, better hrs....it will feel like a celebration!

 

[Mit88]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319298058228695048

 

[Farro]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319298058228695048

Sorry, but blocking the middle seat is so arbitrary. So if the person in the aisle seat has Covid but no one is in middle seat, you won't get it?

So no, wouldn't change my travel plans.

 

[Mit88]

Sorry, but blocking the middle seat is so arbitrary. So if the person in the aisle seat has Covid but no one is in middle seat, you won't get it?

So no, wouldn't change my travel plans.

Id prefer the middle seat be blocked out forever, but not necessarily because of covid concerns

 

[Farro]

Id prefer the middle seat be blocked out forever, but not necessarily because of covid concerns

Well yeah!

 

[SaintsManiac]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1319298058228695048

We are a party of 3, so it didn't matter to us, but it felt kind of arbitrary.

 

[rteetz]

The middle seat open is nice for more space but yeah would really change much in terms of contact. You’re still 2-3 feet away from another person. I am flying southwest to Orlando in November but American on the way home. I’m interested to see the differences. I’m a big southwest fan as is it.

 

[andyman8]

The middle seat open is nice for more space but yeah would really change much in terms of contact. You’re still 2-3 feet away from another person. I am flying southwest to Orlando in November but American on the way home. I’m interested to see the differences. I’m a big southwest fan as is it.

I'm a big American flyer (have 150,000+ miles with them, credit card holder, etc...), and I've been wholeheartedly disappointed with how they've handled the pandemic. While I've been on almost empty American flights over the past several months, most have been packed by even pre-COVID standards. A total free-for-all when disembarking. Not a lot of mask enforcement either. I really don't care what they say about the air circulation, air particles, etc..., you're not going to convince me that that is totally safe.

And yes, I'd prefer the middle seat open. Will it keep me from flying? No; I really don't have much of a choice these days with work, family needs, etc... and I accept the risks. Anyone flying should go in expecting the risk these days.

 

[Mit88]

This is all assuming they’re fully booking flights too. Just because they’re opening the middle seat doesn’t mean you’ll have 3 strangers in a row.

 

[andyman8]

This is all assuming they’re fully booking flights too. Just because they’re opening the middle seat doesn’t mean you’ll have 3 strangers in a row.

If you're on an early morning flight on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, the plane will likely be pretty empty, but they've gotten a lot smarter with their pandemic flight scheduling. Most (though not all) afternoon/evening flights I've been on have been almost, if not entirely, full.

 

[rteetz]

I'm a big American flyer (have 150,000+ miles with them, credit card holder, etc...), and I've been wholeheartedly disappointed with how they've handled the pandemic. While I've been on almost empty American flights over the past several months, most have been packed by even pre-COVID standards. A total free-for-all when disembarking. Not a lot of mask enforcement either. I really don't care what they say about the air circulation, air particles, etc..., you're not going to convince me that that is totally safe.

And yes, I'd prefer the middle seat open. Will it keep me from flying? No; I really don't have much of a choice these days with work, family needs, etc... and I accept the risks. Anyone flying should go in expecting the risk these days.

American wasn’t my first choice here but Southwest cancelled the flight I had going home and I didn’t want to leave very early. Considering I’m not flying into a big airport I’ll be on a smaller airplane to begin with.