Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[DGsAtBLT]

People, many of whom even a couple days ago would have said they’d make *any* sacrifice, do their part to keep the parks safe, if they could just open are now talking about how they or others can get out of wearing masks. And still how it shouldn’t be their problem and if you’re scared don’t go.

This is my shocked face . We may not represent the majority in the parks here on the DIS but I think it tells us all we need to know about how well this is going to go if enforced.

 

[stephk1981]

I hope they send surveys out to ppl who actually have trips booked in June, July & Aug not just random surveys out to random ppl who are have no intention of going but want to feel good about their self-righteousness & vote for what other ppl should be doing when it really doesn’t affect them.

I agree that I hope they send them out to those who have trips booked this summer. We are currently booked in August, but would add a sooner trip if masks are required. I don't agree with the self righteous comment though. Everyone is entitled to their feelings, right? The survey mostly asked about what would bring us back to the park, just as the one for universal did. I hope whenever you all decide to go that you have a good trip

Edited to add...I know you and your family frequent often to the parks/resorts, so I dohope they survey a large majority of people. I am fine with whatever Disney decides to mandate. If they say wear a mask, we will keep our trips and add a couple more. If not, we are fine cancelling and waiting to go back. No big deal. I do think Disney should do whatever they feel is appropriate, and then if people decide it's right for them, go....if not stay home

 

[Jrb1979]

What I find strange in all of this is how tight lipped Disney has been about their plans for the most part. You see Universal putting out surveys, SeaWorld put out a press release today about some of their plans. Cedar Fair put out information today talking about their plans and delaying their 150th anniversary plans til next year. All through this Disney hasn't said a whole lot.

 

[Tjddis]

So I gotta go cause I’m getting worked up but before I do IF wdw decides to require masks be worn when and IF it opens they will publish that requirement officially and it will be done in conjunction with health professionals that believe it is an important safety precaution. IF they do so it will be the reasonable expectation of anyone that plunks down their increasingly hard to come by cash to attend that all guests will be in accordance with published requirements to ensure safety. Not that anyone would be justified in chasing down an autistic child or anything but they would be justified in being upset with somebody who says “whaaaa it’s too hot...”

Bye happy birthday!

 

[LSUmiss]

People, many of whom even a couple days ago would have said they’d make *any* sacrifice, do their part to keep the parks safe, if they could just open are now talking about how they or others can get out of wearing masks. And still how it shouldn’t be their problem and if you’re scared don’t go.

This is my shocked face . We may not represent the majority in the parks here on the DIS but I think it tells us all we need to know about how well this is going to go if enforced.

Ftr, I have always said it was a deal breaker for us. What’s disappearing, is it’s one of the only things that would be for us.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Ftr, I have always said it was a deal breaker for us. What’s disappearing, is it’s one of the only things that would be for us.

I know you have

 

[Eric Smith]

What I find strange in all of this is how tight lipped Disney has been about their plans for the most part. You see Universal putting out surveys, SeaWorld put out a press release today about some of their plans. Cedar Fair put out information today talking about their plans and delaying their 150th anniversary plans til next year. All through this Disney hasn't said a whole lot.

I'm not too surprised. I don't think either Universal or Sea World are anywhere near Disney in terms of demand. If Disney announced an opening date way ahead of time, I think people would flock to WDW just to be there. I don't think the same is true of those other parks. I also think Disney wants to keep the announcement as close to the opening date as possible to try to keep the opening crowds as low as possible.

I don't see how Universal's surveys will provide any meaningful data. The questions seem to be all over the place and they're only sending them to Annual Passholders who probably have a different mindset than the general public.

 

[rpb718]

You can affect everyone going anywhere so that’s not a valid argument. You are not more likely to contract at wdw than anywhere else.

You are as likely to contract at WDW as anywhere if nothing is done. What WDW is trying to do is make it LESS likely.

 

[Mit88]

No Mask - 1 Fastpass for your entire trip
Wear a Mask - Unlimited Fastpasses for your entire trip + 3 walk on’s for RotR

make your choice

 

[Jrb1979]

No Mask - 1 Fastpass for your entire trip
Wear a Mask - Unlimited Fastpasses for your entire trip + 3 walk on’s for RotR

make your choice

That's the best idea I have heard.

 

[xuxa777]

I'm not too surprised. I don't think either Universal or Sea World are anywhere near Disney in terms of demand. If Disney announced an opening date way ahead of time, I think people would flock to WDW just to be there. I don't think the same is true of those other parks. I also think Disney wants to keep the announcement as close to the opening date as possible to try to keep the opening crowds as low as possible.

I don't see how Universal's surveys will provide any meaningful data. The questions seem to be all over the place and they're only sending them to Annual Passholders who probably have a different mindset than the general public.

Universal/Sea World probably has a business consultant agency on contract that has to justify themselves so they put out surverys

 

[stephk1981]

I'm not too surprised. I don't think either Universal or Sea World are anywhere near Disney in terms of demand. If Disney announced an opening date way ahead of time, I think people would flock to WDW just to be there. I don't think the same is true of those other parks. I also think Disney wants to keep the announcement as close to the opening date as possible to try to keep the opening crowds as low as possible.

I don't see how Universal's surveys will provide any meaningful data. The questions seem to be all over the place and they're only sending them to Annual Passholders who probably have a different mindset than the general public.

We are not annual passholders at Universal but received the survey for them......maybe they are broadening the range of who they survey to reflect the general public now?
We are Florida resident AP holders at Disney and have been for a decade......I hope that every company will survey more than just passholders, as you have said that wouldn't give an unbiased view of how the general public would answer.

 

[rteetz]

Shocking. My detailed reply to this, which laid out some numbers and statistics seems to have magically disappeared. @rteetz has been selectively busy again it seems!

Shocking people don’t know how to stay on topic. Nobody listened to my birthday wish apparently.

 

[The Pho]

News

Cedar Point has delayed its 150th anniversary celebrations until next season.

https://www.cedarpoint.com/park-update

 

[Eric Smith]

We are not annual passholders at Universal but received the survey for them......maybe they are broadening the range of who they survey to reflect the general public now?
We are Florida resident AP holders at Disney and have been for a decade......I hope that every company will survey more than just passholders, as you have said that wouldn't give an unbiased view of how the general public would answer.

Ah, I didn't know that. I thought Universal had just sent the survey's out to passholders.

 

[mshanson3121]

Shocking people don’t know how to stay on topic. Nobody listened to my birthday wish apparently.

Apparently some people are allowed to have off topic comments

 

[Betty Rohrer]

That's a bad idea. The risk from the virus is touching your face with dirty hands. Wearing gloves doesn't alleviate this risk and if you're taking them off and putting them on, your hands will be contaminated as well.

in my area some just put a pair on then do what they need to do then and only then take them off no matter how many stops they make. giving a false sense of security

 

[Brianstl]

Ah, I didn't know that. I thought Universal had just sent the survey's out to passholders.

Disney has started sending out surveys to people with reservations.

 

[cakebaker]

I hope they send surveys out to ppl who actually have trips booked in June, July & Aug not just random surveys out to random ppl who are have no intention of going but want to feel good about their self-righteousness & vote for what other ppl should be doing when it really doesn’t affect them.

March trip cancelled, next trip June/ July. No survey for me.

 

[woody337]

Disney has started sending out surveys to people with reservations.

I understand the surveys but then I dont. I get that they are testing the water but I feel there are some people that wont plan a trip until they know they will be open. Kinda chicken or the egg situation