Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

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Hypothetical question: if Disney opened back up but with no rides, just a place to walk around and buy snacks and limited dining opportunities, could they still be profitable? I know some locals would go bbt coukd they buy enough to break even and more? I feel like they could. Especially considering the amount they could save on AP extensions.
 
Hypothetical question: if Disney opened back up but with no rides, just a place to walk around and buy snacks and limited dining opportunities, could they still be profitable? I know some locals would go bbt coukd they buy enough to break even and more? I feel like they could. Especially considering the amount they could save on AP extensions.

At current ticket rates? No.
 
Hypothetical question: if Disney opened back up but with no rides, just a place to walk around and buy snacks and limited dining opportunities, could they still be profitable? I know some locals would go bbt coukd they buy enough to break even and more? I feel like they could. Especially considering the amount they could save on AP extensions.
It's really hard to tell. Disney has never released numbers for daily admissions of ticket holders versus APs, let alone daily operating costs with or without rides operating. I would guess definitely not for WDW, but Disneyland would be tough. We have a ton of APs out here, but a pretty significant number really only care about the rides given my anecdotal experience. I'm sure a lot of people would come out seeking some semblance of normalcy, but it's tough to say that it would be enough for Disney to make back any money after paying for utilities, food and labor.
 
Hypothetical question: if Disney opened back up but with no rides, just a place to walk around and buy snacks and limited dining opportunities, could they still be profitable? I know some locals would go bbt coukd they buy enough to break even and more? I feel like they could. Especially considering the amount they could save on AP extensions.

That is what will happen first, by opening Disney Springs and resorts
 


Hypothetical question: if Disney opened back up but with no rides, just a place to walk around and buy snacks and limited dining opportunities, could they still be profitable? I know some locals would go bbt coukd they buy enough to break even and more? I feel like they could. Especially considering the amount they could save on AP extensions.

Instead of saving on AP extensions, I think that would result in a bunch of pissed off AP phone calls. People didn’t pay hundreds, or thousands for some, for a well themed food court.

If by some chance they did open like that, with no attractions and no anything really (and I personally doubt they would bother), I think they would have to keep the extensions going.
 
Instead of saving on AP extensions, I think that would result in a bunch of pissed off AP phone calls. People didn’t pay hundreds, or thousands for some, for a well themed food court.

If by some chance they did open like that, with no attractions and no anything really (and I personally doubt they would bother), I think they would have to keep the extensions going.

To open without rides then there is no point in opening the parks. Just stick to disney springs and open some of the restaurants in the resorts like Ohana.
 
No update tonight then? It's getting a bit late for an announcement. Watch me put my foot in my mouth if they update right after I post this lol. Am I understanding correctly that those with an April 1st arrival need to make their final payment tomorrow?
 


No update tonight then? It's getting a bit late for an announcement. Watch me put my foot in my mouth if they update right after I post this lol. Am I understanding correctly that those with an April 1st arrival need to make their final payment tomorrow?
I remember the first announcement came around close of business in California so like 8-9 pm ET. I really expect something tonight or tomorrow.
 
No update tonight then? It's getting a bit late for an announcement. Watch me put my foot in my mouth if they update right after I post this lol. Am I understanding correctly that those with an April 1st arrival need to make their final payment tomorrow?

Correct on april 1 arrivals. Don't forget it is only 5pm pacific. They could still do something tonight but looking like tomorrow.
 
I mean, Orange County is under a shelter in place order for two weeks...
Considering Disney is essentially its own entity they sometimes don’t fall under rules of the county. Now I don’t see them opening April 1st but I haven’t found for certain whether they are bound by this rule.
 
Considering Disney is essentially its own entity they sometimes don’t fall under rules of the county. Now I don’t see them opening April 1st but I haven’t found for certain whether they are bound by this rule.

Last i remember reading about any type of "curfew" rule is that Disney is exempt as they need to be able to do shows later at night past a curfew. They need to be able to move supplies on their own property across many miles. They need their own bus system to run. So basically they are under either Bay Lake or Lake Buena Vista* rules.

Edit -- https://insidethemagic.net/2020/03/...hat-does-that-mean-for-walt-disney-world-tm1/ was the article i was reading the other day.
 
Considering Disney is essentially its own entity they sometimes don’t fall under rules of the county. Now I don’t see them opening April 1st but I haven’t found for certain whether they are bound by this rule.

They're technically not in Orange County, right? They may not be bound by this particular order. Although public opinion may dictate that they would be wise to follow it.
 
They're technically not in Orange County, right? They may not be bound by this particular order. Although public opinion may dictate that they would be wise to follow it.
Part of WDW is in Orange County lines and uses their sales tax rules as the other piece is in Osceola county I believe and uses their sales tax. If I am thinking correctly something like the all stars don’t have the same sales tax as some of the other resorts because of where they are located.
 
parks should be ok if just walking
No they are not. The whole point of social distancing is stay home and avoid anyone as much as possible. Other then going to work and grabbing groceries I don't go out. How is it so hard to stay home. Here in Ontario Canada they have closed all provincial parks. If you get caught at one you will be charged with trespassing.
 
I just received an email from Southwest
According to the email because I fly the end of April from New York State we would
be required to quarantine for the first 14’days


 
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