Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[shoreward]

I don't think any other then the CP (which is a lot especially for WS) have been let go at this point but people still need to know schedules and the like. However, the bigger time issue is things like ordering food and supplies. Disney gave away all their preshable food when they closed. They would have to be re-ordered and delivered before they could open.

I have heard of some CMs being released, while some others were reassigned.

 

[Krandor]

I have heard of some CMs being released, while some others were reassigned.

Interested on released. reassigned I could see. If Disney is going to pay them and they need people to say answer the phones then reassigning CMs to help in other areas where they need bodies makes sense. You may be answering the phones vs. helping at space mountain but you are getting paid so I have no issue with that.

 

[Daisy*Duck*y]

To open without rides then there is no point in opening the parks. Just stick to disney springs and open some of the restaurants in the resorts like Ohana.

Yes. Is it possible that the June 30th date relates to this?

Anyone can cancel without penalty up to June 30th. It could be that the resorts will open before June 30th.

Perhaps July 1st the the current target date for opening the parks?

 

[mshanson3121]

At this point, due to the issues and explosion of cases here in florida, a curve that isnt flattening. Hasn't even flattened in italy yet. We are still likely 6-8 weeks away from the peak, Disney opening is further away than people are assuming.

Cases are still rising, BUT, on the positive side, for the last few days they have seen smaller numbers of new cases. So, hopefully they are starting to slow down and will flatten within the next couple weeks. From what they say, it takes two weeks from the date of implementation of strict measures to start to see any improvement. Their two week mark was yesterday, but apparently they've had a lot of people not obey, too, which drags out the success. But hopefully SOON.

 

[mshanson3121]

In Canada the message from our leader is to Stay Home. If you need to be outside that's what your backyard is for. Its funny how each State seems to have their own rules.

It depends where you are. In our province, while the provincial/Irving owned parks are shut down, their message is still that it's fine to go out for a walk, as long as you avoid people.

 

[mshanson3121]

That’s the way it works here. Local government controls this at the state level.

It's the same in Canada, despite how her post reads, it's all controlled provincially here too, with each province setting/enforcing their own rules. The only way that changes is if they invoke the War Time Measures Act.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

In Canada the message from our leader is to Stay Home. If you need to be outside that's what your backyard is for. Its funny how each State seems to have their own rules.

It’s population density that determines it. If you live in Utah, yeah parks are fine, they’re not that crowded and they’re huge. If you live n NYC, no parks are not fine, too many people.

 

[twinprincesses09]

Im not sure exactly why everyone is waiting for an announcement..
They said April 1st and that is what is happening.


AT THE MOMENT.


Sure there should be an announcement. There probably will be. But we are really just assuming. Facts are April 1st at this moment.

I am waiting for the announcement because we purchased AH tickets for MK and AK on 4/5 and 4/7. If they announce they are closed these dates, the cost should be automatically refunded to me. If for some reason, they are actually going to be open, I will need to call and try to get them refunded. I work in healthcare and my time off has been revoked, so there's no way I can attend even if the parks are open.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I agree - Im saying the board is "what time is the announcement, Im surprised Universal did the announcement and not Disney, etc...".
What I am saying is as far as we are concerned the announcement came. April 1st they are open again.

Do I think that it will be the case? No. Should it be? No
But who knows, maybe they are sticking to the plan. Likely not.

there was some thinking that yesterday would be the day that news came out because word was that releasing the next the CM calendar with what hours people had was pushed back to yesterday. So that could coincide with a release of info from Disney about the parks in general

Also was one week out so people who's vacations were scheduled to start on April 1st would need to know by then if their trips were going to be automatically canceled, or not, etc.

So I think that is why people were specifically looking at yesterday as the day more info would come out

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It’s population density that determines it. If you live in Utah, yeah parks are fine, they’re not that crowded and they’re huge. If you live n NYC, no parks are not fine, too many people.

although Central Park in NYC has opened up more areas (specifically Sheep Meadow) to provide room for people to go out - though they are encouraging social distancing while in the park

https://twitter.com/x/status/1241444529850507264

 

[shoreward]

No regular CM's were let go to my knowledge unless they worked for a third party. Many third party dining locations laid off their employees so they could collect unemployment. CP's and international CMs are a different story.

I heard info regarding CMs being released from someone with firsthand knowledge.

 

[ksdave]

Universal Extended Closure

 

[Alicefan]

I, on the other hand, don't know why people wait in line to take a picture with a minimum-wage, overworked employee dressed up like cartoon characters. It works both ways. Let people do what they want.

Oh you're perfectly free to collect all of the pointless scribble you like. That's not the point. It's just a matter of poor time management and it doesn't look good making them try to hold a pen and see. It makes it completely obvious that it's a person peeping through a hole. And for the record....I don't deal with the characters all all these days other than to point them out as I'm going by. I'm not waiting in a line for any of it.

 

[umichigan10]

Just saw this in my Facebook feed. I’m surprised they aren’t committing to a more long term closure. I really doubt things will be that much better by then

 

[Brett Wyman]

I heard info regarding CMs being released from someone with firsthand knowledge.

Doesn't make sense to save the cash with CM layoffs. You'd lose the gains with the required retraining when the parks open back up. If any thing a temporary furlough would make more sense.

 

[Alicefan]

I'm sorry y'all if I sounded irate the yesterday. It's a really stressful time for us all. For me, I'm out of work, a roofer fell through my roof and I've had no choice but to have strange people in my house fixing the hole and it wiped my savings, and I'm pretty sure I'm losing my sweet 15 year old pug who's been with me through every bad/sad time and loved me beyond anything I've ever been worthy of and I can't afford to take her to the vet because of the above. I'm just a basket case and I'm snapping at everything and my filter (what little there ever was) is gone. Prayers accepted and I'll be doing the same for all of you. To say I'm scared is an understatement.

 

[JaxDad]

Universal Extended Closure

I read on another site that the employees will continue to be paid. I can't find a link to confirm though.

 

[mshanson3121]

I'm sorry y'all if I sounded irate the yesterday. It's a really stressful time for us all. For me, I'm out of work, a roofer fell through my roof and I've had no choice but to have strange people in my house fixing the hole and it wiped my savings, and I'm pretty sure I'm losing my sweet 15 year old pug who's been with me through every bad/sad time and loved me beyond anything I've ever been worthy of and I can't afford to take her to the vet because of the above. I'm just a basket case and I'm snapping at everything and my filter (what little there ever was) is gone. Prayers accepted and I'll be doing the same for all of you. To say I'm scared is an understatement.

I didn't see anything in question from you. But, it happens. I've done it and plenty of others on here have done it, too. Most, if not all of us have let whatever is bugging us in real life, come through in our words online - whether here, Facebook, other places etc.... Hugs to you, that's a lot to be dealing with. I'll keep you in my prayers.

 

[meremac]

I read on another site that the employees will continue to be paid. I can't find a link to confirm though.

I am a TA and I just got off the phone with Universal. The person I spoke to said that employees are being paid and Universal is protecting our commission for all PIF reservations through April 19. Kudos to Universal for keeping everyone informed and taken care of. Still waiting to hear anything from Disney...

 

[JaxDad]

I am a TA and I just got off the phone with Universal. The person I spoke to said that employees are being paid and Universal is protecting our commission for all PIF reservations through April 19. Kudos to Universal for keeping everyone informed and taken care of. Still waiting to hear anything from Disney...

Thank you. I'm very glad to hear that! I saw confirmation on another thread in the Universal forums. I just can't link to it, because of firewall issues with my work computer.