Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Perdita&Pongo]

Near the beginning of the article

businesses, and reopening its signature tourist attraction — with restricted capacity

Disney hasn't released any specific data regarding numbers. The story seems fair to me.

To me, “restricted” seems like a more tightly controlled capacity than if they had used the word “reduced”.

 

[Perdita&Pongo]

I forgot I took pics of the bag check bags and wording
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Do you know if they are allowing use of your own clear bag for electronics instead of using one of those Disney Parks bags?

 

[Tjddis]

This is all good to hear. Were rules being enforced for people breaking them? This is my biggest concern as I consider whether to cancel what I already have planned for February (a hotel and flights). Also I am sorry if I'm coming off as trying to cause drama. I was beginning to plan a trip for the first time in my adult life earlier this year, so you can imagine that I'm trying to be cautious and may not know as much as frequet people on this board... I came here to try to get information about Disney.

All I can say is you’ve come to the right place. I’m happier times there is no better resource for trip planning. Great people on here who share great info. Love the community
It’s just not happier times. You have plenty of time before Feb to make a decision. Just keep wayching stuff
All I will say as someone who has gone many times and planned trips for myself as well as other friends is it is almost impossible to plan with any certainty right now. Things will be changing and coming back and going away for quite a while. So keep in mind if you had certain expectations right now they might not get met, or people might not know the answers to your questions
If that or COVID risk bothers you consider cancelling. Frankly I did. But the great thing is you do have some time to formulate your own informed opinion. And rules will be enforced. And rules will be broken. Nobody will be able to see every instance of either...

 

[chicagoshannon]

Anyone with recommendations on who to watch Vlog/stream today?

I don't think there is anyone live streaming today. Seems like all of the vloggers went yesterday.

 

[Brianstl]

If someone decides not to go on their trip because they are not comfortable with what they are seeing, why are people trying to convince them to still go? These things WILL happen. Human nature and unavoidable. If it happened during the CM preview, it will surely happen when the general public is there.

I do think this was an isolated incident yesterday after a storm. But things like this could happen (it storms a lot ...) and if someone is uncomfortable with that, they should not go.

What happened to “if you’re not comfortable, don’t go?” Now people are trying to convince someone who says they’re not comfortable going because of something they saw that they should be.

I really don't see people trying to convince people uncomfortable into still going. What I do see is many people that have decided not to go trying to convince those still going not to go. It is like since they decided it isn't right for them everyone else has to make the same decision they made.

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

D’Amaro goes on to explain that when Guests visit the Disney Parks they will understand the great lengths that the Disney Company has taken in order to keep all Cast Members and Guests safe. D’Amaro shares, “This is our new normal. Our new reality. COVID is here, and we have a responsibility to figure out the best approach to safely operate in this new normal. Businesses across the country are open, whether it’s a local pizza shop in Orlando or an airline taking on new guests.”

I know it was posted earlier, but I had to repost, with a bit more of his quote, incase anyone missed it.
Because it's Josh... ☺

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Ok so trying to catch up so the discussion has officially moved from no way they will reopen on time to no way they will enforce the rules they have in place now that they are reopening on time???

There have been many of us, no matter which “side” of this you’re on who have been pretty realistically IMO pointing out that there is no way for Disney to make sure rules are being followed 100% of the time, even if they are doing the absolute most to be strictly enforcing them.

It is smart, IMO, to recognize this if you’re planning on going. People who are going to stress or freak out if they see something like what happened in front of 7DMT yesterday (that could have lasted for 10 seconds until a CM breaks it up) are going to have a hard time going to Disney right now. And the number of people who are claiming to be cancelling because of that one picture is weirdly high. Anyone who has been happy for them to be opening and okay going shouldn’t be deterred by that one picture.

CMs cannot be everywhere at all times. They cannot prevent everything before it happens. That is hardly a knock at Disney not being able to enforce rules they have in place, but a realistic (IMO of course) way of looking at humans in general. A great example that someone pointed out is rain. When a downpour happens out of nowhere, people are probably going to momentarily forget distancing and run for shelter. People are probably going to get too close to you. People are probably going to pull their masks down when CMs aren’t looking. Nobody should be going expecting perfection (and at the same time, nobody should be going thinking Disney is going to tolerate skirting of the rules).

 

[Tjddis]

I really don't see people trying to convince people uncomfortable into still going. What I do see is many people that have decided not to go trying to convince those still going not to go. It is like since they decided it isn't right for them everyone else has to make the same decision they made.

Might it just be that no matter which side you are on you are dug in deep and see the others posts as something you feel the need to “fight off”. I just think, like everything else these days, there are 2 sides to the argument, people are strongly aligned with one side or the other and battling for the undecided in the middle...I know from your posts you are going. I am not. I would not try and convince you of my view. We agree to disagree and I wish only a good and safe trip to you and yours. It is unknowable which of us is right. Why do I say that? You may go and not get sick. Which is my fervent hope for anyone going. I am not going and will never know if I would have gotten sick if I did. You’re staying healthy does not prove I would have...so we should all just agree to disagree and present our reasons. Be well...

 

[xuxa777]

Ok so trying to catch up so the discussion has officially moved from no way they will reopen on time to no way they will enforce the rules they have in place now that they are reopening on time???

I am afraid it is going to really get ugly on here once the AP previews start and the shaming photos that will come from that. I don't doubt with how much traction that one photo got on social media that bloggers and vloggers and for that matter news media will actively be searching seeking to get that shot. I am looking forward to going tomorrow though and enjoying the day in a very safe environment.

 

[osufeth24]

I am afraid it is going to really get ugly on here once the AP previews start and the shaming photos that will come from that. I don't doubt with how much traction that one photo got on social media that bloggers and vloggers and for that matter news media will actively be searching seeking to get that shot. I am looking forward to going tomorrow though and enjoying the day in a very safe environment.

Just find it funny that people will look for everything disney does wrong, but I don't remember seeing such vital when Universal opened.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I really don't see people trying to convince people uncomfortable into still going. What I do see is many people that have decided not to go trying to convince those still going not to go. It is like since they decided it isn't right for them everyone else has to make the same decision they made.

I do think people need to be realistic who are going though. Realistic about the virus itself, the situation in FL, and especially the extent to which Disney can actually prevent people from being people.

There have been so many comments (not here) since DFB posted the picture heard ‘round the Disney community with people freaking out who were formerly on board with everything and had trips planned. People expecting perfection at all times are just going to end up stressed, IMO.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Just find it funny that people will look for everything disney does wrong, but I don't remember seeing such vital when Universal opened.

It happened. I think their CM preview was pretty quiet but there was a lot of talk about their AP preview and screw ups there IRT park entrance if I’m remembering right.

 

[yulilin3]

Just find it funny that people will look for everything disney does wrong, but I don't remember seeing such vital when Universal opened.

there was some, like I mentioned before even the guys from DisUnplugged said it was very crowded on AP days. But Universal never gets the amount of attention, either positive or negative, as much as Disney gets

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Just find it funny that people will look for everything disney does wrong, but I don't remember seeing such vital when Universal opened.

Really? Remember the photos from the Universal AP preview day where there was the backlog at security? Pages and pages of talk about that.

There was lots of talk from folks on here about it being irresponsible for Universal to open so early.

 

[Moliphino]

Really? Remember the photos from the Universal AP preview day where there was the backlog at security? Pages and pages of talk about that.

There was lots of talk from folks on here about it being irresponsible for Universal to open so early.

On here, yes. I saw tons of people elsewhere yesterday criticizing Disney for opening now who had no idea Universal had already opened a month ago.

 

[Brianstl]

Might it just be that no matter which side you are on you are dug in deep and see the others posts as something you feel the need to “fight off”. I just think, like everything else these days, there are 2 sides to the argument, people are strongly aligned with one side or the other and battling for the undecided in the middle...I know from your posts you are going. I am not. I would not try and convince you of my view. We agree to disagree and I wish only a good and safe trip to you and yours. It is unknowable which of us is right. Why do I say that? You may go and not get sick. Which is my fervent hope for anyone going. I am not going and will never know if I would have gotten sick if I did. You’re staying healthy does not prove I would have...so we should all just agree to disagree and present our reasons. Be well...

No, on this I really don't. I understand people deciding not to go is the best decision for them. With the rare exception (like comments like "lower crowds for me"), people still going seem to be fine with those not going. If my trip included seniors or a preexisting condition that made some more susceptible to coronavirus, my decision for our trip at the end of September would be not to go. But there seems to almost be a hatred directed at those that have decided that their situation is one that they are still comfortable heading to WDW.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I think the bottom line is people have different levels of comfort when it comes to being out and about. If seeing some people briefly bunched up is gonna cause you some PTSD now is not the time to go to a theme park. From everything I saw yesterday it is not happening except for that one picture. I'm sure however it will happen at some point in a week of being at Disney (or any theme park).

Those of us who arre going have listened to the experts and scientists and have decided it is ok for our situation. If it's not ok for your situation that's fine too. I'm not wrong for doing what's ok for my family and you're not wrong for doing what you feel comfortable with for your family.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

I think the bottom line is people have different levels of comfort when it comes to being out and about. If seeing some people briefly bunched up is gonna cause you some PTSD now is not the time to go to a theme park. From everything I saw yesterday it is not happening except for that one picture. I'm sure however it will happen at some point in a week of being at Disney (or any theme park).

Those of us who arre going have listened to the experts and scientists and have decided it is ok for our situation. If it's not ok for your situation that's fine too. I'm not wrong for doing what's ok for my family and you're not wrong for doing what you feel comfortable with for your family.

Can you give me an example of experts and scientists who are advocating for out of state travel to FL?

Everyone has made their decision based on their health situation and priorities, and that’s fine. They’re accepting the risks. But come on. No expert or scientist is advocating for out of state travel to a hotspot.

 

[osufeth24]

Really? Remember the photos from the Universal AP preview day where there was the backlog at security? Pages and pages of talk about that.

There was lots of talk from folks on here about it being irresponsible for Universal to open so early.

on here it's different. But there wasn't this media firestorm about it

 

[DGsAtBLT]

on here it's different. But there wasn't this media firestorm about it

Its the blessing and the curse of being 2nd place. Less people care when Universal does something cool or good too.