Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[MichWolv]

there is no evidence that shutting down schools for example is effective at all

There is such evidence...

Science | AAAS

www.sciencemag.org

 

[GoofGoof]

I feel what the governor said indicates Disneyland won't close

Because it’s not mandatory or because it wouldn’t qualify? He is asking for social distancing including not having any crowds where it’s not possible to allow 6 feet of distance between people.

 

[GoofGoof]

Disneyland Paris wasn't required to follow the france rule, since it's an outdoor space.

what about the indoor spaces at the parks.

Newsom has clarified that the parks are exempt from the crowd limit.

Disney needs to imagine the consequences if one of its parks becomes the center of a cluster. Not closing as soon as possible is the height of stupidity.

why cancel public gatherings with 250 people but exempt ones with tens of thousands of people.

 

[Jrn14]

Because the governor said Disneyland is exempt

 

[Casper Gutman]

why cancel public gatherings but exempt ones with tens of thousands of people.

Money

 

[dizneycrazy09]

Is there a petition to close WDW?

You are relentless.

I hope you're putting this much energy into hand washing and self-care.

 

[GoofGoof]

Money

Even money won’t be a good enough excuse soon. It’s only a matter of time.

Because the governor said Disneyland is exempt

Exempt for now but how long can that last?

 

[dizneycrazy09]

what about the indoor spaces at the parks.


why cancel public gatherings with 250 people but exempt ones with tens of thousands of people.

Because economical collapse and public health/safety is a fine balance.

 

[GoofGoof]

Because economical collapse and public health/safety is a fine balance.

Didn’t stop sports leagues, major concerts and even airline travel bans. All will have major economic impacts too.

 

[LSLS]

For what it's worth, I've heard the NHL has asked teams for their arena schedule through july, so they are definitely expecting (hoping?) To be back up and running within a month or so.

 

[Ilovewishes]

I’m a Brit currently living in Germany due to fly to WDW in 48 days for a trip that has been booked for 2 years. Needless to say this is causing me major stress as I’ve no idea if I’m better off sitting tight and seeing what happens or biting the bullet and rescheduling.

 

[SoFloMagic]

Because economical collapse and public health/safety is a fine balance.

Yep. The second DL closes, every other theme park in CA closes too.... Putting 100k people out of work (theme parks, hotels, restaurants, anything that relies on the industry) can't be something they take lightly.

 

[Chef Mickey]

Disney closing is just one of many closures to make and it’s a slippery slope.

As one example, Vegas would need to be closed, for sure. All of it.

All other theme parks. All cruising.

All museums, art galleries, and malls.

Restaurants, movie theaters, and all events are not far behind, perhaps with a little less travel element, but not zero.

Then you have grocery stores, businesses, and countless other means of gathering.

I understand Disney is kind of a hub, but with the banning of Europe travel, what’s so much different than leaving your house? I stood in line to return something at Walmart...it was a zoo in there.

You start closing everything, the stock market is going to drop another 50% and then I’m not sure you’ve stopped this.

 

[SoFloMagic]

Then why did the NBA, MLB, NHL, SxSW, Final Four, Coachella shut down.

A lot of these have more spread out economic impacts. This would be highly localized.

Not to say it shouldn't happen - it's just a hard call to make.

 

[Fordlover]

I don't drive.


You're late to this thread, aren't you?



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Agreed. But don't venture into a Coronavirus topic unless you're prepared to shake your fists at humanity. Actually, any topic...

Yep, late to the thread, appologies.

I find shaking fists at humanity to be a prime example of a useless waste of time, and therefore don't take part. I'm willing to offer a shaking head occasionally, and perhaps a smirk, but otherwise reserve my efforts for more productive pursuits.

 

[Benjamin_Nicholas]

it's always a zoo at Walmart

Literally. Which is why I haven't been into one in 5+ years.

 

[DCBaker]

They have just closed the St. Pete. Grand Prix to the public - it will be shown on TV.

 

[VaderTron]

I've been wondering where a few of the posters that were all over this thread earlier had gone

I actually noted at least one apology, admission of being incorrect, and a change in the direction of their postings (and convictions even). I believe in giving credit where credit is due.

 

[SoFloMagic]

Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Japan have been closed for weeks. They seem to be doing okay over there.

Their workers get paid $60,000 and their government is supporting people who are out of work.

The US doesn't even have paid sick leave

 

[Parker in NYC]

I find shaking fists at humanity to be a prime example of a useless waste of time, and therefore don't take part. I'm willing to offer a shaking head occasionally, and perhaps a smirk, but otherwise reserve my efforts for more productive pursuits.

Except, of course, in this case.