Will Disneyland USA suffer? ALL Of Disney's Theme Parks Now Closed - Reopening Dates Unknown

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TP2000 said:
So for now, Rebecca Campbell and Bob Jr. have decided to ignore Governor Newsom's instructions to close both parks.
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Did the governor's guidance state that Disneyland should close? Did I miss something?

Has anyone here been to the parks this week? I'm curious what traffic has been like.
 
TP2000

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Dr. Hans Reinhardt said:
Did the governor's guidance state that Disneyland should close? Did I miss something?
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Governor Newsom said that events that have 250 or more people in attendance should be cancelled. There's 2,000 people in each showing of Frozen at the Hyperion, big restaurants like Plaza Inn or Pizza Port or Red Rose Taverne all seat more than 250 people plus the CM's working there, the indoor queues of switchbacks hold hundreds of people inside one big room like at Star Tours, Space Mountain, Soarin', etc., etc.

Just the Pirates queue alone seems like it would infect hundreds per hour if one virus carrier touched the handrails on the way in.

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Based on the Governor's wording, I don't know how you could justify keeping Disneyland open while a local flower show and a swap meet and a high school play are cancelled.

But if the businesses of California read the Governor's warning and just shrug and say "No thanks Guv", then I'm not sure what he could do about it. It will be interesting to see how this plays out, but I am rooting for your weekend trip!
 
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el_super

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PiratesMansion said:
They haven't had the opportunity to discuss the governor's memo. He gave it late yesterday. I wouldn't consider this to necessarily be indicative of what they'll be doing over the next few weeks. I don't think there's anything suspect about keeping the parks open until they meet and make a decision.
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Something to note: despite the concerns (read: panic) being raised, there hasn't been any confirmed instance of someone contracting the virus from being at Disneyland. Compare that to the Measles outbreak where visitors noted being at Disneyland.

We know Disneyland has taken precautions against viral transmission (wiping down handrails, deep cleaning facilities, offering sanitizer), so its possible that those efforts are actually being successful so far. That could change if a confirmation of a visitor (or Cast Member) contracting the virus comes out.


TP2000 said:
"Brown said public schools should remain open. But she said all non-essential school-associated gatherings and group activities — such as parent group meetings, field trips and competitions -- should be cancelled."
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Again, it depends on your definition of essential. To old hats on the internet, a day at Disneyland may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but to some its a once in a lifetime event.

I've wanted to check out Strong Water since I first heard about it at Christmastime. I plan to check it out later in the spring when it warms up a bit and I get in the tropical mood. Have you been? Am I going to like it?
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It's pretty good. The food is interesting (try the fries) and the Buzzin' Jungle Bird was ... Interesting. The vibe reminded me a lot of Trader Sam's before the APs found out about it.

Dr. Hans Reinhardt said:
Has anyone here been to the parks this week? I'm curious what traffic has been like.
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Busy, but not unreasonably so. Lots of people already coming in today, possibly to avoid rain today and tomorrow, but maybe also to get one last visit before its closed for a few months.
 
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Darkbeer1 said:
Hans, basically California's guidelines state gatherings over more than 250 people is not recommended.

No official policy, so people/businesses have the final say, for now.
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I appreciate you responding with a straight answer DB. This isn't the time for conjecture and misinformation.
 
SoCalMort

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TP2000 said:
I’ve wanted to check out Strong Water since I first heard about it at Christmastime. I plan to check it out later in the spring when it warms up a bit and I get in the tropical mood. Have you been? Am I going to like it?
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I haven’t been either and, in fact, I have a reservation for tomorrow along with a flex pass rez for the parks. In light of everything I am thinking of cancelling both and not making the trip down from L.A.

Have you been to The Blind Rabbit?
 
TheDisneyDaysOfOurLives

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All of the Power 5 conferences cancelled their tournaments for this week/weekend. I don't see March Madness being cancelled (possibly delayed).

I think in the next few days we will see Disneyland close for a minimum of two weeks. It will be the right decision.
 
Nirya

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Wanted to give @DrAlice an update to a question she asked last night, but a ton of college sports conferences cancelled their basketball tournaments this morning. The PAC-12 is suspending all athletics until further notice. The CIF state basketball championships have been cancelled, with it looking as though the rest of the sports are soon to follow.
 
TheDisneyDaysOfOurLives

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Florida Governor that all mass gatherings should be postponed or cancelled over the next 30 days.

www.tampabay.com

Mass gatherings in Florida should be postponed to stop coronavirus spread, DeSantis says

DeSantis also said he was canceling all non-essential travel by state employees and purchasing an additional 2,500 testing kits.
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I think today you will see Disney close US parks for 30 days.

I wonder how much longer until churches start cancelling services. I've seen one in the DFW area.
 
SSG

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