Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[ImperfectPixie]

Some articles are claiming that Springs are still open, any truth to this?

Resorts and Springs according to this.

TIMELINE: Coronavirus updates March 12

A 68-year-old man is the first presumptive case in Seminole County. The man was part of a Nile River cruise that has been a source of concern for COVID-19 cases in Central Florida.

www.wftv.com

 

[BrianLo]

This thread is aggressively moving.

Are there any sources on current refund management? I know this just occurred this hour.

Tickets with set park dates, hotel bookings, partner hotel bookings?

 

[JohnD]

Some articles are claiming that Springs are still open, any truth to this?

It’s not a park. Probably true. Downtown Disney remains open at DLR.

 

[englanddg]

This thread is aggressively moving.

Are there any sources on current refund management? I know this just occurred this hour.

Tickets with set park dates, hotel bookings, partner hotel bookings?

I'm sure the company will issue you credits / rebook / refunds (I suspect they'll work in that order) without question. Probably with a few "perks".

If they don't, they face massive liability, civil suits they will lose.

 

[Prince-1]

It’s ridiculous that they’re closing WDW. Absolutely ridiculous.

It's ridiculous that it took this long.

 

[englanddg]

It's ridiculous that it took this long.

Why?

 

[ImperfectPixie]

It’s ridiculous that they’re closing WDW. Absolutely ridiculous.

No, it really isn't. It's a very responsible move in an effort to help slow the spread.

 

[InnKpr]

It’s ridiculous that they’re closing WDW. Absolutely ridiculous.

I've said this other places, but despite how we feel about this, let's put our trust in the people being paid to make these tough decisions. As hard as it is for us to hear this news, it's harder for them to have to make the tough call... but it's done for a reason. Better to look back on this and reminisce on how we overreacted, than to regret not doing enough.

 

[Dr. Ludwig von Drake]

Hmm ... Seems there are already links to this under news and rumors. Probably best to go there.

 

[Larry Mondello]

What !!! Say it isn't so.

 

[englanddg]

No, it really isn't. It's a very responsible move in an effort to help slow the spread.

Because keeping it open, if you can tie it to any level of contamination, creates a losing civil suit. Period.

This was a financial decision. It doesn't reflect the virus, or it's threat. It reflects our litigious society and how it creates reactions that are emotional when they shouldn't be.

Don't presume it was anything else.

 

[beertiki]

I'm sorry but connecting this to a car accident victim is crazy. Its a theme park! What are you crying about?

It's stress. I have been in some real scary situations, but training and keeping a level head got me thought it. This is different, WDW closing is my confirmation that the world just changed.

 

[zakattack99]

Did all the parks close world wide on 9/11 or will this be the first time there is not a Disney Park open in the world?

 

[skiir97]

It’s official...the world is ending /s

 

[disney4life2008]

Did all the parks close world wide on 9/11 or will this be the first time there is not a Disney Park open in the world?

Good question. I know American parks did but I'm not sure about world wide.

 

[WDW862]

Resorts and Springs according to this.

TIMELINE: Coronavirus updates March 12

A 68-year-old man is the first presumptive case in Seminole County. The man was part of a Nile River cruise that has been a source of concern for COVID-19 cases in Central Florida.

www.wftv.com

This is good news to me, currently training at springs. Delaying my training will mess up my finances.

 

[ToTBellHop]

It's ridiculous that it took this long.

I think the timing is just right given the numbers. If the numbers are wrong (and they are), it’s ridiculous that we haven’t been testing people.

This is far more widespread and the situation far more perilous than we have been led to believe.

Wait til you’re forced to buy black market toilet paper from a man wearing a trench coat on Canal St...

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Obviously safety is the concern. But I think liability played an equal part.

 

[disney4life2008]

I just got a robocall from ncl saying now is the perfect time to book a Caribbean cruise with 70% of sailings and up to $200 obc on last minute sailing in the next 2 weeks lol

 

[Kamikaze]

Plus water parks, and miniature golf courses.

Water parks are considered theme parks.