Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[AmberMV]

Hopefully that expires in phase 2. It's based on numbers that are 2 months old.

I'm quite sure that restriction will be lifted come Phase 2. Here is the verbiage for Phase 1:

And here is the verbiage for Phase 2:

 

[Tigger's ally]

I listened to the press conference. Nowhere did he say they couldn't open until Phase 2. He said that they had to submit plans for opening safely, signed off by the mayor of their area. They would be approved by him based on the plans submitted. The "cliff notes" just doesn't say ALL of that.

ETA: that doesn't mean it won't be Phase 2 by then, he just never said they couldn't open until Phase 2.

Yes, when he listed the phases a few weeks ago, he said the big parks would not be held to whatever rules the phases have. They would be allowed to open when they thought they were safe. IF the plan is ok, then it doesn't matter which phase OC is in at the that time.

 

[LSUmiss]

We’ve already seen the Union guidelines, which I’d imagine will look very similar to whatever proposal Disney puts out there. Everything in there is guaranteed to be in place when the parks reopen, and that includes the dreaded face masks.

But it COULD have some exceptions for age (2 & under is all I need) and like they’re not required if you are able to social distance.

 

[lilypgirl]

Not to start the great mask debate but I think by mid June they will only be required indoors even at theme parks and attractions and I don’t think on “roller coaster “ type rides like space mountain. I think getting all spun up now about having to wear them is a little silly. So much will change between now and a possible end of June or July opening. I think this will be for both guest and CM’s. I think the heat and humidity will play a huge role in this.

 

[jlwhitney]

again, he doesn't do what the task force said to do, so he's moving theaters and bars to phase 2. The task force gave him guidelines and he's modifying them as he think is best

did he actually say they are in phase 2? Since at this rate I could see him pushing them back to phase 3z

 

[andyman8]

Are there any updates from this Orange County briefing? I'm not able to listen at the moment.

 

[AmberMV]

did he actually say they are in phase 2? Since at this rate I could see him pushing them back to phase 3z

He said he will accept theme park plans for reopening for review, and everything he has said is very positive in terms of getting things going again and how important tourism is for Florida.

 

[jlwhitney]

He said he will accept theme park plans for reopening for review, and everything he has said is very positive in terms of getting things going again and how important tourism is for Florida.

no referring to theaters and bars and such

 

[Eric Smith]

From one blog concerning walking around with a mask at Universal City Walk

According to my weather app, the temperature was 83 degrees when people entered the entertainment complex.
I’m not naming names on who else I watched, but let’s just say that Dev is the fittest of the batch. He didn’t mind the mask at first, but he admitted that it got to him after a while.
All the video hosts but one acknowledged that they didn’t like wearing a mask while walking around the area. They weren’t used to it, and it agitated them.
While 83 degrees is hot for Florida, the Central Florida area will get 20 degrees warmer over the next few months.
Everyone who appeared on camera started sweating after an hour, sometimes less. At this point, the masks became less convenient.

https://mickeyblog.com/2020/05/15/i...-learned-about-disney-springs-from-universal/
We'll see how enforcement goes in July.

I was talking about the Skyliner buddy. Give it up already

 

[AmberMV]

no referring to theaters and bars and such

He emphasized the fact that the virus doesn't do well outdoors and since movie theaters are indoors and bars tend to be crowded by nature those don't fit that particular criteria. But "full PHase 1" on Monday will allow restaurants to offer 50% indoor capactiy so that's important for Disney

 

[xuxa777]

With all the news today, I am thinking now, moving up my prediction of open resorts to the first part of June, and parks by June 15th, possibly even a week earlier. Also, I would not be surprised to see some pro sports even with fans (25% capacity) in June. With the numbers from the states that have been open for 3 weeks or so still dropping, and by the fact it is becoming more obvious the virus was spreading back in Dec if not earlier, it will make it easier to open. Mask also will be important in June, but by July august will have faded away

Beaches in Jacksonville have been open for a month. remember how some were freaking out over the picture of the "crowds" on the beach when they opened and how Jacksonville was doomed.

 

[atricks]

He emphasized the fact that the virus doesn't do well outdoors and since movie theaters are indoors and bars tend to be crowded by nature those don't fit that particular criteria. But "full PHase 1" on Monday will allow restaurants to offer 50% indoor capactiy so that's important for Disney

Are there any updates from this Orange County briefing? I'm not able to listen at the moment.

Nothing in particular, other than "Sometime in June" and talks, but no formal plans. There is a small park meeting next week.

 

[andyman8]

Nothing in particular, other than "Sometime in June" and talks, but no formal plans. There is a small park meeting next week.

Thanks! "Sometime in June" regarding parks or just resorts?

 

[cakebaker]

Orange County press conference is going on now. Demmings was just asked about Theme Parks. He said he has been talking with Disney.

What he said was fairly interesting, everyone can decipher it as they wish. I found the comments regarding opening hotels and resorts (didn't specifically mention Disney) before the major theme parks open interesting.
The theme park talks starts at about 32:00.

https://newsroom.ocfl.net/media-adv...-update-news-conference-may-15-2020-at-4-p-m/

 

[Pyotr]

From one blog concerning walking around with a mask at Universal City Walk

According to my weather app, the temperature was 83 degrees when people entered the entertainment complex.
I’m not naming names on who else I watched, but let’s just say that Dev is the fittest of the batch. He didn’t mind the mask at first, but he admitted that it got to him after a while.
All the video hosts but one acknowledged that they didn’t like wearing a mask while walking around the area. They weren’t used to it, and it agitated them.
While 83 degrees is hot for Florida, the Central Florida area will get 20 degrees warmer over the next few months.
Everyone who appeared on camera started sweating after an hour, sometimes less. At this point, the masks became less convenient.

https://mickeyblog.com/2020/05/15/i...-learned-about-disney-springs-from-universal/
We'll see how enforcement goes in July.

I watched Dev’s video this morning. At first he didn’t mind the mask. By the end he was sweating pretty good.

 

[cakebaker]

Nothing in particular, other than "Sometime in June"

Or thereafter he said....lol Leaves it wide open. I'll give them this, they are either very good about not slipping up and giving out any information or they really don't know.

 

[atricks]

I watched Dev’s video this morning. At first he didn’t mind the mask. By the end he was sweating pretty good.

Yesterday was low 80s, with a good gusty breeze around that time, when it hits summer in the upper 90s with no breeze we'll see how long it lasts.

 

[SaintsManiac]

With all the news today, I am thinking now, moving up my prediction of open resorts to the first part of June, and parks by June 15th, possibly even a week earlier. Also, I would not be surprised to see some pro sports even with fans (25% capacity) in June. With the numbers from the states that have been open for 3 weeks or so still dropping, and by the fact it is becoming more obvious the virus was spreading back in Dec if not earlier, it will make it easier to open. Mask also will be important in June, but by July august will have faded away

Beaches in Jacksonville have been open for a month. remember how some were freaking out over the picture of the "crowds" on the beach when they opened and how Jacksonville was doomed.

What pro sports? Give an example.

 

[Jrb1979]

Not to start the great mask debate but I think by mid June they will only be required indoors even at theme parks and attractions and I don’t think on “roller coaster “ type rides like space mountain. I think getting all spun up now about having to wear them is a little silly. So much will change between now and a possible end of June or July opening. I think this will be for both guest and CM’s. I think the heat and humidity will play a huge role in this.

The dreaded M word isn't going to just disappear cause you want it to. Just like this virus is going to disappear when everything opens. We have to learn to live with this for the time being. Wearing masks and physical distancing is going to be around for awhile.

 

[andyman8]

With all the news today, I am thinking now, moving up my prediction of open resorts to the first part of June, and parks by June 15th, possibly even a week earlier.

Resorts are not opening until at least June 7. All resort reservations up until that point have been cancelled.