Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SwirlTheCitrus]

I know things are different over there but it seems odd to shut down again with only 52 new cases

Most likely the government's decision...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1282662420507287554

Just saw this but wasn't sure if accurate as not familiar with the area reporting it (just not familiar with who cover HKDL)

Pretty big if true as it sets precedent - will be interesting to see what numbers caused them to take the action

 

[yulilin3]

Still not letting us park

 

[Karin1984]

I know things are different over there but it seems odd to shut down again with only 52 new cases

Hong Kong is in really bad weather for at least over a year, with the tension (lack of better word) between China and Hong Kong, Covid etc. Not the moment to guide tourists to the city.

 

[rteetz]

I know things are different over there but it seems odd to shut down again with only 52 new cases

Hong Kong is a much different place currently.

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

I know things are different over there but it seems odd to shut down again with only 52 new cases

Perhaps it has more to do with the political unrest than the virus. I’ve seen articles exploring the possibility of Disney losing both China parks because of what’s happening there. Don’t mean to make this political. Unfortunately politics may play a big part in the China Disney parks though. This doesn’t surprise me.

 

[Searc]

Still not letting us park

Is the park supposed to open at 10am?

How do they expect everyone to get through the toll booth, park, get temp screened, get through security and get through the tapstyles in less than 30 minutes? All while supposedly socially distancing??

 

[hertamaniac]

Ending today is the Florida resident 20% discount with the complimentary drink package at Discovery Cove. Passing on to those that might be interested.

https://discoverycove.com/orlando/pricing/limited-time-offers/

 

[yulilin3]

Is the park supposed to open at 10am?

How do they expect everyone to get through the toll booth, park, get temp screened, get through security and get through the tapstyles in less than 30 minutes? All while supposedly socially distancing??

They just started letting us through the toll

 

[AmberMV]

They just started letting us through the toll

So it seems from your last couple attempts that Disney will not let you park until 30 min before opening. So those thinking they will park and stand out front an hour before opening get a little extra sleep because it won't get us in any earlier

 

[Makmak]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1282662420507287554

Looks like in a few days too.

 

[yulilin3]

Through toll. Now holding us under the skyliner

 

[Makmak]

Is anyone currently at Pop? If so what are the pool hours right now and which are open? TIA

 

[lisa12000]

In relation to Hong Kong - i agree with many that I actually have little doubt this has a much to do with state control over unrest than anything else; make big gatherings illegal (gone from 50 to4) and close down leisure again....seems like a big stick unfortunately

 

[mshanson3121]

I'm not sure why this was deleted. It has to do with Disney AND theme parks due to Coronavirus. Interesting the difference in how Europe is handling it
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Because no one (especially Rteetz) wants the great mask debate revitalized.

 

[glocker]

Perhaps it has more to do with the political unrest than the virus. I’ve seen articles exploring the possibility of Disney losing both China parks because of what’s happening there. Don’t mean to make this political. Unfortunately politics may play a big part in the China Disney parks though. This doesn’t surprise me.

But politics has no bearing on WDW being open?!? The entire reason Disney is open in Florida is political.

 

[BrianR]

Because no one (especially Rteetz) wants the great mask debate revitalized.

Like sand through the hourglass... #rteetzdeletz

 

[jade1]

It's frustrating for sure. I have to think that the plans for how to address the AP situation(s) could have been laid out in less than a week. In fact, I feel those plans were made and we are seeing exactly what their plan of execution was. What does that tell us? To me, it says the AP is devalued and moving forward isn't the revenue thrust that it once was.

Just hoping they don't "Charge" for any AP days used over the per day value they come up with.

I think we got about 30 days in before covid, so what are 3 10 day hoppers valued at?

 

[Alicefan]

Frankly, I don't take joy in thinking about it.

I don't want them to close again. I don't want them to operate with Epcot and AK being closed.

I don't choose to spend my time speculating and overthinking it, because why? It's not a happy thought. I have no control over it, so why would I dwell? I'm here to see the changes, see what's coming and see what I can expect when I go next year.

But yes, I do know for certain that your predictions haven't come true yet.

To be fair though, just because these are not your personal thoughts doesn't mean that someone else should be poked fun at for having thoughts that differ and wanting to discuss them. It is a forum for discussion after all. It's okay to have differing thoughts and opinions. I wonder the same thing as the OP. I'm curious to see if Disney will make enough to make it worth it myself. I imagine it's a huge expense in just electricity let alone food prep etc.

 

[dlavender]

Just hoping they don't "Charge" for any AP days used over the per day value they come up with.

I think we got about 30 days in before covid, so what are 3 10 day hoppers valued at?

They aren't going to do that. They've already shown that they aren't.