Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[DisneyDebRob]

They never received initial approval from the government. It could mean something for WDW but it could mean nothing.

You are correct. Also could be a out, that IF WDW was thinking about their decision to open with what’s going on, makes it a little easier for them. IF they wanted.

 

[Andrew C]

They never received initial approval from the government. It could mean something for WDW but it could mean nothing.

Precisely. I’m going with nothing. For now. Of course cases could spiral out of control over the next few weeks and overrun the hospitals. But I’m thinking Florida can get it calmed.

 

[Slpy3270]

OTOH Downtown Disney is reopening as scheduled so at least they'll still make *some* money in the meantime.

 

[lazyboy97o]

OTOH Downtown Disney is reopening as scheduled so at least they'll still make *some* money in the meantime.

Downtown Disney closed earlier than initially announced because nobody was interested in going.

 

[disneygeek90]

right, it would give them an easy way to weasel out of this reopening WDW situation if they wanted to.

Their statement reads that they are not opening due to government direction, not that they don't want to open. I really don't see Florida or WDW pulling back at this point.

 

[oceanbreeze77]

Their statement reads that they are not opening due to government direction, not that they don't want to open. I really don't see Florida or WDW pulling back at this point.

your right, but it also Opens the door for them to pull out if they want. you know "blahblahblah we don't feel right just opening one us side in this climate blahblahblah"

 

[Slpy3270]

Their statement reads that they are not opening due to government direction, not that they don't want to open. I really don't see Florida or WDW pulling back at this point.

Unless, of course, the unions threaten to strike, which they likely will.

 

[MuteSuperstar]

Gut feeling....WDW does not open on the 11th and Uni ends up closing within the next 2 weeks. We shall see.

 

[TeriofTerror]

“Prevent defense”

...”prevents” you from winning

I've said this for years!

 

[oceanbreeze77]

Unless, of course, the unions threaten to strike, which they likely will.

I do find it interesting that they specifically bring up the union issue.

 

[Andrew C]

Gut feeling....WDW does not open on the 11th and Uni ends up closing within the next 2 weeks. We shall see.

If Uni isn’t causing/seeing spread, not sure why they would close.

 

[YodaMan]

If Uni isn’t causing/seeing spread, not sure why they would close.

They are

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Regarding the unions on both sides... the unions made agreeemnts based on how the Covid-19 situation was at the time. Now that the numbers are going up up and up... the Unions have every right to renegotiate.

 

[Andrew C]

They are

Haven’t seen that. Perhaps you can point me in the appropriate direction?

 

[oceanbreeze77]

it'll be interesting to see what impact this has across the markets.

 

[disneygeek90]

They are

How do you know that? I've been to Universal 5 days since opening. It is more distanced and controlled than Publix.

If Universal team members have tested positive since reopen, it's just as if not more likely they picked it up from a restaurant or bar in the area rather than a guest at Universal.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Unless, of course, the unions threaten to strike, which they likely will.

Can’t really have a strike in Florida

 

[Miss Bella]

Can’t really have a strike in Florida

I don't know much about Disney unions, but my DH is in an airline union and it's pretty much impossible to strike.

 

[milordsloth]

Gut feeling....WDW does not open on the 11th and Uni ends up closing within the next 2 weeks. We shall see.

I'm gonna go ahead and say I'm not a fan of your gut feeling. Might be a little biased due to me arriving for my first ever trip to the Florida parks on the 11th...

 

[YodaMan]

How do you know that? I've been to Universal 5 days since opening. It is more distanced and controlled than Publix.

If Universal team members have tested positive since reopen, it's just as if not more likely they picked it up from a restaurant or bar in the area rather than a guest at Universal.

Breakrooms, mostly. Maybe the average guest is safe from the average employee and vice versa. But not nearly enough care was given to backstage areas and break spaces. Quite a few attractions have out breaks from shared break spaces. It’s the main reason CMs want Disney to reconsider. Everything you’ve heard about how guests will kept safe is all well and good. The concern is keeping the CMs from infecting each other.