Downtown Disney Reopens July 9th - Tracking The Changes & Closures

[George Lucas on a Bench]

The Vloggers are just going to have to move to Florida. Disneyland is out of business.

 

[mandelbrot]

Does anyone know if the restaurants are taking reservations for big groups? I’ve called Naples 4 times today and no one picks up the phone nor is there any automated message.

When I dined at Naples on Thursday there was a group of eight or ten seated near us. Not sure how big a group you're talking about but I highly doubt they'd take anything larger than a group of twelve. Have you tried Open Table?

 

[Jiggsawpuzzle35]

When I dined at Naples on Thursday there was a group of eight or ten seated near us. Not sure how big a group you're talking about but I highly doubt they'd take anything larger than a group of twelve. Have you tried Open Table?

Open table only takes groups of 4 at most. I have a party of 10 so looking to book two weeks in advance.

 

[TP2000]

There are some folks on the Twitter machine saying that you have to wait in line to get into the Downtown Disney stores because... they only let six customers inside each store at a time!

And there was a family of 5 upset because they could never go into a store together because there was always a party of 2 already inside, and CM's were telling them they had to split up if they wanted to go inside the store. This obviously wasn't the massive World of Disney, but smaller shops like Wonderground, Dress Shop, Disney Home Store, etc.

How do you run a mall and only let six people shop inside a store at one time?

 

[Curious Constance]

Book two reservations for 4 and one reservation for 2, problem solved.

And then they can all be social distanced apart lol

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

There are some folks on the Twitter machine saying that you have to wait in line to get into the Downtown Disney stores because... they only let six customers inside each store at a time!

And there was a family of 5 upset because they could never go into a store together because there was always a party of 2 already inside, and CM's were telling them they had to split up if they wanted to go inside the store. This obviously wasn't the massive World of Disney, but smaller shops like Wonderground, Dress Shop, Disney Home Store, etc.

How do you run a mall and only let six people shop inside a store at one time?

Social distancing sets all these businesses up to fail.

 

[TP2000]

And then they can all be social distanced apart lol

I have always prided myself on my gracious table manners (my mom used to quiz me on fish fork vs. dessert fork), but in a situation like this and in times like this, I would feel it was perfectly acceptable to start throwing bread rolls and butter packets from one table to another.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I have always prided myself on my gracious table manners (my mom used to quiz me on fish fork vs. dessert fork), but in a situation like this and in times like this, I would feel it was perfectly acceptable to start throwing bread rolls and butter packets from one table to another.

 

[mandelbrot]

There are some folks on the Twitter machine saying that you have to wait in line to get into the Downtown Disney stores because... they only let six customers inside each store at a time!

And there was a family of 5 upset because they could never go into a store together because there was always a party of 2 already inside, and CM's were telling them they had to split up if they wanted to go inside the store. This obviously wasn't the massive World of Disney, but smaller shops like Wonderground, Dress Shop, Disney Home Store, etc.

How do you run a mall and only let six people shop inside a store at one time?

How do you operate a place like Downtown Disney under these conditions and expect it to be successful? The entire business model depends on volume of guests which is currently impossible. That said, some businesses HAVE done okay over the last four days but most have performed miserably. That would be sustainable for a week or two if the parks were opening soon.

If crowds dwindle this week as expected then this whole early opening gambit will have proven to be folly. It will take a miracle for Downtown Disney not to close again by the end of July.

 

[Th3 DUd3]

How do you operate a place like Downtown Disney under these conditions and expect it to be successful? The entire business model depends on volume of guests which is currently impossible. That said, some businesses HAVE done okay over the last four days but most have performed miserably. That would be sustainable for a week or two if the parks were opening soon.

If crowds dwindle this week as expected then this whole early opening gambit will have proven to be folly. It will take a miracle for Downtown Disney not to close again by the end of July.

Well....now that you brought it up. There IS ONE person who may know and I do have my one post of the day to talk about it.

Hears TP2000 giggling

 

[TP2000]

Governor Newsom has just announced that practically the entire state of California is returning to full lockdown mode. Churches, barbers, offices, etc. in Orange County must all close "effective immediately" (Monday at 12:30pm).

One of the industries called out on his little PowerPoint slide was indoor operation of "Malls". So does Downtown Disney count and has to close effective immediately? Or because you walk outdoors between the Essential Services of buying lip gloss Sephora and buying a 65th Anniversary iPhone Case at World of Disney, that makes Downtown Disney exempt?

I guess we'll need to await a statement from Disney and/or the OC officials after Newsom's announcement just now.

 

[Darkbeer1]

If you have read his actual orders, Immediately turns into either starting at Midnight, or even 3 days. His actual order is the legal document.

 

[CastAStone]

Sounds like TWDC aren't the only ones communicating incomplete information in fits and starts.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

"Cardrooms"

I've learned more new words and phrases from these Califorona press conferences than I did in school.

 

[Darkbeer1]

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[TP2000]

"Cardrooms"

I've learned more new words and phrases from these Califorona press conferences than I did in school.

Thank you!

I've seen that word "Cardrooms" in several Sacramento communications on Covid. I had no idea what that was.

I know what a casino is. But what the heck is a "cardroom"? I assume that pertains to playing cards. But playing the slot machines is okay?

I listened to about 90 seconds of Governor Newsom's live announcement on this today. He kept rambling and using the phrase "stretch goals", and how he has other goals "around stretch goals", so I just had to turn it off. I have absolutely no idea how a "stretch goal" differs from a normal goal. I'm sure there are plenty of folks in HR who know what he's trying to say, but I don't.

I imagine cardrooms have stretch goals around indoor operation.

 

[Darkbeer1]

I love the fact "Indoor Protests" are not allowed.

Current safety measures

Steps you can take to protect yourself from COVID-19 and prevent its spread.

covid19.ca.gov

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County data monitoring
California is monitoring COVID-19 closely in each local community and keeping the public informed. We’re teaming up with counties to fight it with every tool we have: current local data, testing, contact tracing, infection control, emergency supplies, containment measures, and more.

Counties should be ready to restore limitations if outbreaks increase. The State Public Health Officer may take action if needed.

Effective July 13, 2020, ALL counties must close indoor operations in these sectors:

• Dine-in restaurants
• Wineries and tasting rooms
• Movie theaters
• Family entertainment centers (for example: bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages and arcades)
• Zoos and museums
• Cardrooms

Additionally, bars, brewpubs, breweries, and pubs must close all operations both indoor and outdoor statewide.

Counties that have remained on the County Monitoring List for 3 consecutive days will be required to shut down the following industries or activities unless they can be modified to operate outside or by pick-up.

• Fitness centers
• Worship services
• Protests
• Offices for non-essential sectors
• Personal care services, like nail salons, body waxing and tattoo parlors
• Hair salons and barbershops
• Malls

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[Travel Junkie]

Thank you!

I've seen that word "Cardrooms" in several Sacramento communications on Covid. I had no idea what that was.

I know what a casino is. But what the heck is a "cardroom"? I assume that pertains to playing cards.

I listened to about 90 seconds of Governor Newsom's live announcement on this today. He kept rambling and using the phrase "stretch goals", and how he has other goals "around stretch goals", so I just had to turn it off. I have absolutely no idea how a "stretch goal" differs from a normal goal. I'm sure there are plenty of folks in HR who know what he's trying to say, but I don't.

I imagine cardrooms have stretch goals around indoor operation.

It's a casino without the slot machines. Like Commerce Casino or The Bicycle Casino. They may say casino in the name, but they are technically card rooms. In an odd legality cardrooms are allowed in California while full fledged casinos are not unless you are on Native American land.

Take this from someone who play a little too much poker.

 

[Darkbeer1]

It's a casino without the slot machines. Like Commerce Casino or The Bicycle Casino. They may say casino in the name, but they are technically card rooms. In an odd legality cardrooms are allowed in California while full fledged casinos are not unless you are on Native American land.

Take this from someone who play a little too much poker.

Cardrooms do not share in the winnings at the table, all games must be player banked, even if it has morphed into a "shared" bank.

Cardrooms collect a rental fee for use at the table, or a pay per hand use.

 

[Th3 DUd3]

To add...think of the poker room in the casino, but it being free standing, add blackjack and other card games, etc.
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