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[ellaphant]

A global pandemic and people flock to a crowded destination??

[Mindy D]

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@ellaphant wrote:

A global pandemic and people flock to a crowded destination??

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I think they expected this. Tourist destinations, including Disney's parks are struggling in the pandemic but Disney is a business and still has to try to stay afloat. Luckily for the company their movies, network TV shows and new channel are going to keep them from totally sinking. This pandemic is just awful on every level. I hope the employees are able to find work elsewhere.

[Nataliesgramma]

Disney World is up to 50% capacity while following social distancing...masks and other protocals...

People are going  who aren't going to live in fear....

[Miss Pepsi]

I have my own thoughts about Disney, not many of them good.  I didn't go to Disney before, I sure as heck wouldn't go now.

I am not living in fear, i am being smart.

[bigtraps]

I also hear that Disney treats their employees really good.  NOT !

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@Miss Pepsi wrote:

I have my own thoughts about Disney, not many of them good.  I didn't go to Disney before, I sure as heck wouldn't go now.

I am not living in fear, i am being smart.

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[AuntG]

Seems logical that any business limiting their capacity will need fewer workers. I really didn't think we'd still be in this situation - very unfortunate.

[Nancy Drew]

I am not sure what you mean by what did they expect? They just like any business made plans to expect the worse, hope for the best. They were figuring it out in real time just like everyone else who never had to deal with this ever before.

[CelticCrafter]

I know for a fact, some employees that were put on furlough were not asked back.

[noodleann]

From what I've read, they simply expected higher attendance. They didn't count on the reluctance of families to travel by air to their destinations.

I'm also reading about more layoffs and furloughs in the aviation industry, and that they're going to seek another bailout. That would probably be throwing good money after bad at this point. But it's hard for me to conceive of what it must be like to work for decades in an industry yet still have years to work before retirement and see that industry fade away before your eyes, your livelihood with it. I think the bailouts should go to the employees.

[Lipstickdiva]

I live in Ohio and we have an awesome amusement park here, Cedar Point.   In years past they had to shut down the park to further visitors because it was so crowded. 

This year is totally different. Everyone must wear a mask unless you are eating or drinking and they are strictly enforcing that.  There are some rides that you are given a specific time to ride so as to avoid crowding while waiting.  Personally, the whole thing sounds like too much of a hassle to me but then I'm not an amusement park fan.  I can only imagine the losses they have incurred this year.