Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[helloconnie]

Fauci stated in an interview that CDC Guidelines for fully vaccinated people coming soon. The more people that get vaccinated, the more the guidelines will change, then Disney can make operational changes...

https://www.businessinsider.com/fauci-new-cdc-rules-coming-for-fully-vaccinated-people-2021-2

 

[helloconnie]

Where do Disney Cast Members fall in the FL vaccination plan? Or do they?

 

[xuxa777]

I personally do not expect October 2021 to be back to pre pandemic. I hope i am wrong, but i expect reduced capacity into 2022, and masks the same, but that's just my guess.

ETA - the reason i feel this way is i don't see this going away by October. again i hope i am wrong

More concerned about the reaction when cases start going up in the Nov/Dec which they will most likely do, hopefully vaccinations etc. will be strong enough the keep everything calm and at bay.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Fantasmic would be pretty easy for audience but my s/o is good friends with a F! castmember who has heard nothing about being called back and says the show as is would be impossible to distance the cast members. However, perhaps once CMs are vaccinated that could change.

Yes, this is the biggest issue with Fantasmic. Between the crew & performers, space is pretty tight. It would need to be a very pared down production or cast would need to be vaccinated. The logistics of distancing and putting that show on are tough right now.

 

[xuxa777]

Where do Disney Cast Members fall in the FL vaccination plan? Or do they?

nothing special, under the same guidelines as general public

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Would cm be able to hop to a park they were initially blocked out of? My daughter is a cm and she has not been able to get answers to park hopping questions.

So far reports have been yes - you can still hop into a park that is technically "at capacity"

 

[Chris Ehlers]

Yes, this is the biggest issue with Fantasmic. Between the crew & performers, space is pretty tight. It would need to be a very pared down production or cast would need to be vaccinated. The logistics of distancing and putting that show on are tough right now.

current state of Fantasmic

https://twitter.com/x/status/1358577139365330945

 

[MickeyWaffles]

It all depends on how this virus goes. Currently the data is showing we'll be at herd immunity by April.

One Johns Hopkins doctor interpreted data to make that claim in an Op/Ed. That is not what the data clearly shows, but one physician interpreted as such. Other experts disagree. That “data” is by no means fact.

I’m hoping we achieve herd immunity ASAP, but let’s not misconstrue the April projection that appeared in one physician’s opinion/editorial piece.

 

[xuxa777]

One Johns Hopkins doctor interpreted data to make that claim in an Op/Ed. That is not what the data clearly shows, but one physician interpreted as such. Other experts disagree. That “data” is by no means fact.

I’m hoping we achieve herd immunity ASAP, but let’s not misconstrue the April projection.

Correct, but it is not just him that has made that claim, there are many others both making it and and also not saying we will reach it by then.

 

[NJlauren]

More concerned about the reaction when cases start going up in the Nov/Dec which they will most likely do, hopefully vaccinations etc. will be strong enough the keep everything calm and at bay.

Agreed, i could write a novel on my opinions on the topic, but i am going to refrain. Either way I just don't see them lifting all restrictions by October.

 

[NJlauren]

Hmm, well it’s probably endemic now. But as long as everyone has access to the vaccine, what possible justification could there be for restrictions through summer and fall.

Oh i hear you, and i feel you, but i just don't see it happening that quick. No one under 16 is even approved to be vaccinated, and they aren't even testing for anyone under 12, yet. I just don't see them going to a free for all by October. Disney is going to continue to play it safe IMO.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Peoplemover refurb extended into April. What the heck is going on.

I really wonder what is going on here. This is one of the most perplexing closures ever. It clearly has a non-covid related issue, but what is it?!

 

[mshanson3121]

this board has effectively become a facebook comments thread.

I think it might be time to lock it down. I used to come here every single day, multiple times, great dialogue even on a slow news/rumors day. Now it's just worn out arguments and tired reasoning.

The beauty is, no one is forcing you to read it, so you're free to skip it if it bothers you. Many of us are still enjoying the dialogue and the news that is still popping up and being discussed.

 

[Chris Ehlers]

I really wonder what is going on here. This is one of the most perplexing closures ever. It clearly has a non-covid related issue, but what is it?!

when we were back during the initial openings there were visible cracks and missing chunks of concrete in the support posts. there are now new Facades covering those support posts, so my guess is they are still having problems structurally

 

[rockpiece]

I’ve been here for a month now and I’ve seen them testing it and testing it with cast members. I’m leaving today and I figured I would see Remy, peoplemover or Space 220 open and we are leaving today with 0 out of the 3.

 

[mshanson3121]

Well looks like we just got some confirmation Fireworks will be back by the Food and Wine Festival

https://blogmickey.com/2021/02/disn...t-include-harmonious-viewing-in-october-2021/

This makes me happy, and have so much more hope that fireworks/shows will be back in time for our 2022 trip.

Harmonius, Fantasmic would probably be the easiest to bring on for sure. HEA will require a lot more effort from CMs and probably more CMs in general to manage.

It has honestly surprised me that Fantasmic hasn't been able to run, albeit perhaps with some modifications, especially since SW is running theirs. $$??

I personally do not expect October 2021 to be back to pre pandemic.

Oh absolutely not a chance at all. I mean for one, Disney is never going to go back to what it was before the pandemic as far as what it offers; the Disney that we left on March 16th is gone forever. But as others have said, Disney has always changed anyways throughout the years. But even just looking at restrictions etc... pretty much all the experts globally have said masks and distancing will be required in some form throughout the end of the year, possibly into 2022, so while I think things will be better, they won't be "back to normal" as in no masks, no distancing etc...

14 month closure doesn't bode well for the future of that attraction. How wild.

Wow. I had no idea it had been that long! I knew it had been down awhile but... that's kind of crazy.

 

[Chris Ehlers]

here are some old pics of the support post and one showing the new Facades covering them and one that is current in regards to work being done on them before facades

 

[scrappinginontario]

I'm hearing rumblings that the PeopleMover refurb has been extended into April.

Peoplemover refurb extended into April. What the heck is going on.

As OP mentioned, this is just a rumour at this time. UPDATED: New re-opening date Apr 3, 2021

Why would there still be restrictions?

Could it be if some of the travel restrictions are lifted? The US is getting a lot more people immunized then other countries. Would they possibly keep some of the restrictions in place until other countries have the same immunization opportunities the US does? Also, as others have mentioned, children are not being immunized at this time nor anytime in the near future. I can see Disney keeping masking in place until more is known about this.

Not sure, just thinking out loud.

 

[hereforthechurros]

I believe the people mover rumor has been confirmed as Disney has it listed is now opening April 3.

 

[preemiemama]

I believe the people mover rumor has been confirmed as Disney has it listed is now opening April 3.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1364236446547247107