Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[Lilofan]

I think in this current corona and hopefully soon to be post corona world that when the theme parks open up again Disney will probably be reactive and looking for vacant space to make a bigger first aid location. The first aid locations at DHS and Epcot can barely fit a number of people seeking medical attention. With guests more aware than before about everything corona, there could be a possibility that the current first aid stations when the parks open could be overwhelmed with guests.

 

[Josh Hendy]

If the virus charts actually does run through the end of July and is accurate, it is nearly impossible for WDW to open until at least the fall 2020.

I didn't look at the charts ... but my own, non-scientific hunch is that it's going to be so difficult to squelch the spread of the virus that fall 2020 or later is correct.

So many quarantine breakers out there. Thousands of cruise ship passengers still waiting to come home. Military personnel being rotated home or transferred from base to base. Financial pressure to get back to work no matter what the risk. International travelers getting through with no symptoms and false negative tests. Tens of thousands of people criss crossing the continent, states and cities on transportation and deliveries. I just don't think that masks, rapid testing and distance rules will slow down the spread enough for a rapid recovery.

 

[George]

Ohh, are you going to do a live play by play of your trip or wait until you have the whole thing in the can?

I dunno. Feel like I can be more eloquent if I wait, but play by play is so fun!

 

[GoofGoof]

Looks like Trump is planning to intervene and allow the cruise ships to dock in FL. Coast Guard says they are working on a plan to ensure the local medical resources are not impacted.

Trump plans to intervene on allowing Holland America cruise ships to dock in Florida

The Zaandam and Rotterdam crossed the Panama Canal and is en route to Florida, but whether the ships can dock remains a lingering question.

www.yahoo.com

 

[flynnibus]

Holy hell...what was he thinking?!?

Youd think people would be smart enough to say “just use facetime...”.... but nooooo

 

[lazyboy97o]

I think in this current corona and hopefully soon to be post corona world that when the theme parks open up again Disney will probably be reactive and looking for vacant space to make a bigger first aid location. The first aid locations at DHS and Epcot can barely fit a number of people seeking medical attention. With guests more aware than before about everything corona, there could be a possibility that the current first aid stations when the parks open could be overwhelmed with guests.

Why? They’re not there to deal with serious illness. People who need to see a doctor can be transported by Reedy Creek Emergency Services to AdventHealth Celebration.

 

[VaderTron]

It connevts to the supply... not the tank

Well, in that case I may be interested.

 

[flynnibus]

On Mar 13th the day of the Announcement there were 48 total deaths. On Mar 15th the day they closed there were 69 total deaths in the US. We have over 3800 total deaths (800 more than 9/11) now and it isn’t exactly slowing.

A LOT has changed in 16 days.

Also, a small sample size of beach goers is not exactly enough to extrapolate to the ”vast majority.” Even for a basic majority to feel forced you would need 165,000,000 people and for a “vast majority” or about Seventy five percent you would need at least 247,500,000 people to feel forced to isolate.

I have not done any polling but I doubt 247,500,000 feel they are forced into isolation. Are they happy about it, no, definitely not, but many are very scared (as am I) and definitely aren’t doing it at Gun point.

Yup... never mind that people are really hard to convince “something will happen” and the severity of it... but afterwards you dont have nearly a hard time. Using attitudes pre-incident as a tell of what attitudes will be afterwards is just disingenuous and self serving. It is completely irrational- yet he keeps doing it.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

That would be terrible for the hotels and shopping on International Drive that cater to foreign tourists and the local Orlando shopping outlets and malls that depend on foreign tourists dollars including of course Disney, Universal and Sea World.

You mean it will be. International travel is going to be down for at least 2 years.

Is it though? Is this really a Disney fan board when majority I read are criticisms. Some constructive criticisms but mostly just plain criticisms. Someone on Inside Universal Forums said that this forum is very toxic and that he would rather avoid going here.

Of course it is. We discuss changes and we all have opinions. That’s what makes it a discussion board and not the “everything at Disney is magic” board.

 

[VaderTron]

Forget the wife, he was infected and went into a maternity area with babies, other patients and the doctors and nurses who treat them. Put a lot of vulnerable people at risk for no good reason.

Trust me, I am not defending his actions. However, imagine missing the birth of your child. Just imagine that. I know why he did it. I don't agree with it and think it was very selfish, but I understand the motive.

 

[The Mom]

Trust me, I am not defending his actions. However, imagine missing the birth of your child. Just imagine that. I know why he did it. I don't agree with it and think it was very selfish, but I understand the motive.

My husband was in the military. Happens all the time.

 

[Disney Analyst]

FTFY

Thank you. I fixed it.

 

[GoofGoof]

Trust me, I am not defending his actions. However, imagine missing the birth of your child. Just imagine that. I know why he did it. I don't agree with it and think it was very selfish, but I understand the motive.

I get that it would suck, but imagine your baby or wife gets sick and God forbid dies. No way I’d in any way consider taking that risk. Let alone the guilt I would feel if I got other people sick.

 

[easyrowrdw]

You should watch the daily news conferences in TV

Why do I need press conferences? I have WDWMagic...

 

[DisneyCane]

Why? They’re not there to deal with serious illness. People who need to see a doctor can be transported by Reedy Creek Emergency Services to AdventHealth Celebration.

They can offer a new VIP tour that comes with a point of care COVID-19 test at first aid at the end.

Either I or my wife have been to first aid in the parks for small cuts or blisters. Once for a bad headache to get some ibuprofen. I'd never think to go there for anything more serious.

 

[JoeCamel]

Why do I need press conferences? I have WDWMagic...

Exactly, like an aggregator you get many takes on the same info so you can decide for yourself along with whatever outside sources you choose to color your viewpoints.

 

[VaderTron]

My husband was in the military. Happens all the time.

Like I said, I don't agree he should have done it. But, this is not the same level of foolishness I've seen elsewhere.

I get that it would suck, but imagine your baby or wife gets sick and God forbid dies. No way I’d in any way consider taking that risk. Let alone the guilt I would feel if I got other people sick.

As I said, I'm not defending his actions.
What he did was really stupid. However, unlike many stupid things I've been reading that people have done I can actually relate to the motive.

 

[JoeCamel]

They can offer a new VIP tour that comes with a point of care COVID-19 test at first aid at the end.

Either I or my wife have been to first aid in the parks for small cuts or blisters. Once for a bad headache to get some ibuprofen. I'd never think to go there for anything more serious.

The test is at the start of the tour, the results come at the end....

 

[DCBaker]

This list represents the human lives lost in the month of March to COVID-19.

 

[JoeCamel]

This list represents the human lives lost in the month of March to COVID-19.

Its like Fibonacci numbers, exponential

The lack of testing throws the impact off though.