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With that, the presentation is over.
9/22/2020 10:28 AM Pacific Time
"We are ready, and more importantly... it is time" - Josh D'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products.
9/22/2020 10:27 AM Pacific Time
Talking to government officials, he asks that they treat theme parks as they do other sectors. The longer we wait, the more devistating the impact will be.
9/22/2020 10:27 AM Pacific Time
He also shares his appreciation to the cast, crew and Imagineers.
9/22/2020 10:26 AM Pacific Time
The Disney Institute has put together a 3 part course called "Operating During Turbulent Times" and will share with the community.
9/22/2020 10:26 AM Pacific Time
"80,000 jobs rely on Disneyland's operations."
9/22/2020 10:24 AM Pacific Time
"Disney is an important part of the economy."
9/22/2020 10:24 AM Pacific Time
Now, it goes to Josh D'Amaro who is alone at Disney California Adventure.
9/22/2020 10:23 AM Pacific Time
"We are ready, and we can't wait to welcome guests back to the Disneyland Resort"
9/22/2020 10:23 AM Pacific Time
He says that they are eager to open Avengers Campus.
9/22/2020 10:22 AM Pacific Time
Disney is announcing a plan to provide COVID testing in their communities and will announce details soon.
9/22/2020 10:22 AM Pacific Time
Disneyland will be expanding mobile order and contactless payments upon reopening.
9/22/2020 10:21 AM Pacific Time
Disneyland is ready to open the theme park reservation system used at other parks while they have already experience with other procedures.
9/22/2020 10:21 AM Pacific Time
Disney hopes to have guidance from the state soon.
9/22/2020 10:20 AM Pacific Time
None of California's tiers address theme parks, but Disneyland has been in conversation with the governor.
9/22/2020 10:20 AM Pacific Time
He mentions that Orange County is currently at California's red "substantial" tier.
9/22/2020 10:19 AM Pacific Time
They also use a mobile waitlist when lines reach a certain threshold.
9/22/2020 10:19 AM Pacific Time
Disney monitors incoming traffic and pauses entry when required.
9/22/2020 10:18 AM Pacific Time
Patrick is at the Downtown Disney District, which is the one part of the Disneyland Resort which is open.
9/22/2020 10:18 AM Pacific Time
Now it is turned over to Patrick Finnegan, VP of DCA and Downtown Disney.
9/22/2020 10:18 AM Pacific Time
"These times we are in, will not last forever."
9/22/2020 10:17 AM Pacific Time
She brings up the MLS and NBA bubbles and Disney's role in bringing back professional sports.
9/22/2020 10:17 AM Pacific Time
They are on their 3rd generation of cast masks.
9/22/2020 10:17 AM Pacific Time
She also talks about "pixie dust masks" which were designed for cast members.
9/22/2020 10:16 AM Pacific Time
She mentions the Incredicrew who promote and enforce the new guidelines.
9/22/2020 10:16 AM Pacific Time
In order to make testing easy, Disney has worked with the authorities to create a testing site on property for the cast and the public.
9/22/2020 10:15 AM Pacific Time
Each recalled cast member are given a "cast care" kit to promote health & wellness.
9/22/2020 10:14 AM Pacific Time
Disney is giving furloughed employees health insurance and other resources.
9/22/2020 10:14 AM Pacific Time
She said it was "heartbreaking" to close in March.
9/22/2020 10:14 AM Pacific Time
Elizabeth Mullins, VP of Hotels and Resorts, takes over to talk about cast members.
9/22/2020 10:14 AM Pacific Time
The parks across the globe are sharing what they have learned with each other.
9/22/2020 10:13 AM Pacific Time
For the holidays, they are celebrating "in a whole new way"
9/22/2020 10:13 AM Pacific Time
Some musical acts, such as the Jamminators, have been put in venues that allow for physical distancing.
9/22/2020 10:13 AM Pacific Time
While they have halted some entertainment offerings, they have developed 26 new entertainment offerings including those at unannounced times.
9/22/2020 10:12 AM Pacific Time
Melissa says now is a great time to experience the parks.
9/22/2020 10:12 AM Pacific Time
They are now sharing a montage of guest testimonials.
9/22/2020 10:11 AM Pacific Time
Guests are experiencing more attractions due to lower wait times.
9/22/2020 10:11 AM Pacific Time
She also points out the relaxation stations where guests may remove their masks.
9/22/2020 10:10 AM Pacific Time
Many guests applaud Disney's enforcement of their face covering policy.
9/22/2020 10:10 AM Pacific Time
8 of 10 guests feel the safety measures are "just right"
9/22/2020 10:10 AM Pacific Time
"The guests love seeing the smiles behind the masks of our cast members"
9/22/2020 10:09 AM Pacific Time
Now it is turned over to Melissa Valiquette the VP of EPCOT.
9/22/2020 10:09 AM Pacific Time
Industrial engineers have determined the park capacity, but they do not share numbers.
9/22/2020 10:09 AM Pacific Time
To manage attendance, Disney created the Disney Park Pass system so they know how many guests will be in the park on each day.
9/22/2020 10:08 AM Pacific Time
Djuan is now going to take a deeper dive in attendance limits.
9/22/2020 10:08 AM Pacific Time
Djuan says the focus at the moment is on local travelers, but as conditions improve, they will broaden their reach.
9/22/2020 10:08 AM Pacific Time
He also mentions that guests have to be stationary to eat or drink.
9/22/2020 10:07 AM Pacific Time
Djuan mentions they have adapted their procedures as they gained more information, for example, they exclueded gaiters after data showed they were not effective.
9/22/2020 10:07 AM Pacific Time
Disney has limited attendance, required face coverings, imposed physical distancing, added hand washing and sanitizing stations, among other efforts.
9/22/2020 10:06 AM Pacific Time
The presentation turns to Djuan Rivers, the VP of Disney's Animal Kingdom.
9/22/2020 10:05 AM Pacific Time
In Florida, the cases have fallen since WDW has reopened. They will continue to monitor the landscape closely.
9/22/2020 10:05 AM Pacific Time
Disney has used their 65 years of experience operating theme parks to reinvent the way they operate.
9/22/2020 10:04 AM Pacific Time
They talked about the phased reopening of Shanghai Disneyland which recently reintroduced parades and nighttime spectaculars.
9/22/2020 10:03 AM Pacific Time
They begin talking about the company's history of resiliance by showing Steamboat Willie.
9/22/2020 10:03 AM Pacific Time
The presentation is starting.
9/22/2020 10:02 AM Pacific Time
Closing remarks will be given by Josh D'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products.
9/22/2020 9:53 AM Pacific Time
Participants are Djuan Rivers, VP of Disney's Animal Kingdom, Melissa Valiquette VP of EPCOT, Elizabeth Millins, VP of WDW Hotels and Resorts, and Patrick Finnegan, VP of DCA and Downtown Disney.
9/22/2020 9:53 AM Pacific Time
Disney leaders will provide an update on how they are making the magic while continuing to promote health and safety for both cast members and guests.
9/22/2020 9:52 AM Pacific Time
At 10am PT, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products will be presenting an update on Disney Parks' approach to operating during the pandemic.
9/22/2020 9:51 AM Pacific Time
With that, the presentation is over.
9/22/2020 10:28 AM Pacific Time
"We are ready, and more importantly... it is time" - Josh D'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products.
9/22/2020 10:27 AM Pacific Time
Talking to government officials, he asks that they treat theme parks as they do other sectors. The longer we wait, the more devistating the impact will be.
9/22/2020 10:27 AM Pacific Time
He also shares his appreciation to the cast, crew and Imagineers.
9/22/2020 10:26 AM Pacific Time
The Disney Institute has put together a 3 part course called "Operating During Turbulent Times" and will share with the community.
9/22/2020 10:26 AM Pacific Time
"80,000 jobs rely on Disneyland's operations."
9/22/2020 10:24 AM Pacific Time
"Disney is an important part of the economy."
9/22/2020 10:24 AM Pacific Time
Now, it goes to Josh D'Amaro who is alone at Disney California Adventure.
9/22/2020 10:23 AM Pacific Time
"We are ready, and we can't wait to welcome guests back to the Disneyland Resort"
9/22/2020 10:23 AM Pacific Time
He says that they are eager to open Avengers Campus.
9/22/2020 10:22 AM Pacific Time
Disney is announcing a plan to provide COVID testing in their communities and will announce details soon.
9/22/2020 10:22 AM Pacific Time
Disneyland will be expanding mobile order and contactless payments upon reopening.
9/22/2020 10:21 AM Pacific Time
Disneyland is ready to open the theme park reservation system used at other parks while they have already experience with other procedures.
9/22/2020 10:21 AM Pacific Time
Disney hopes to have guidance from the state soon.
9/22/2020 10:20 AM Pacific Time
None of California's tiers address theme parks, but Disneyland has been in conversation with the governor.
9/22/2020 10:20 AM Pacific Time
He mentions that Orange County is currently at California's red "substantial" tier.
9/22/2020 10:19 AM Pacific Time
They also use a mobile waitlist when lines reach a certain threshold.
9/22/2020 10:19 AM Pacific Time
Disney monitors incoming traffic and pauses entry when required.
9/22/2020 10:18 AM Pacific Time
Patrick is at the Downtown Disney District, which is the one part of the Disneyland Resort which is open.
9/22/2020 10:18 AM Pacific Time
Now it is turned over to Patrick Finnegan, VP of DCA and Downtown Disney.
9/22/2020 10:18 AM Pacific Time
"These times we are in, will not last forever."
9/22/2020 10:17 AM Pacific Time
She brings up the MLS and NBA bubbles and Disney's role in bringing back professional sports.
9/22/2020 10:17 AM Pacific Time
They are on their 3rd generation of cast masks.
9/22/2020 10:17 AM Pacific Time
She also talks about "pixie dust masks" which were designed for cast members.
9/22/2020 10:16 AM Pacific Time
She mentions the Incredicrew who promote and enforce the new guidelines.
9/22/2020 10:16 AM Pacific Time
In order to make testing easy, Disney has worked with the authorities to create a testing site on property for the cast and the public.
9/22/2020 10:15 AM Pacific Time
Each recalled cast member are given a "cast care" kit to promote health & wellness.
9/22/2020 10:14 AM Pacific Time
Disney is giving furloughed employees health insurance and other resources.
9/22/2020 10:14 AM Pacific Time
She said it was "heartbreaking" to close in March.
9/22/2020 10:14 AM Pacific Time
Elizabeth Mullins, VP of Hotels and Resorts, takes over to talk about cast members.
9/22/2020 10:14 AM Pacific Time
The parks across the globe are sharing what they have learned with each other.
9/22/2020 10:13 AM Pacific Time
For the holidays, they are celebrating "in a whole new way"
9/22/2020 10:13 AM Pacific Time
Some musical acts, such as the Jamminators, have been put in venues that allow for physical distancing.
9/22/2020 10:13 AM Pacific Time
While they have halted some entertainment offerings, they have developed 26 new entertainment offerings including those at unannounced times.
9/22/2020 10:12 AM Pacific Time
Melissa says now is a great time to experience the parks.
9/22/2020 10:12 AM Pacific Time
They are now sharing a montage of guest testimonials.
9/22/2020 10:11 AM Pacific Time
Guests are experiencing more attractions due to lower wait times.
9/22/2020 10:11 AM Pacific Time
She also points out the relaxation stations where guests may remove their masks.
9/22/2020 10:10 AM Pacific Time
Many guests applaud Disney's enforcement of their face covering policy.
9/22/2020 10:10 AM Pacific Time
8 of 10 guests feel the safety measures are "just right"
9/22/2020 10:10 AM Pacific Time
"The guests love seeing the smiles behind the masks of our cast members"
9/22/2020 10:09 AM Pacific Time
Now it is turned over to Melissa Valiquette the VP of EPCOT.
9/22/2020 10:09 AM Pacific Time
Industrial engineers have determined the park capacity, but they do not share numbers.
9/22/2020 10:09 AM Pacific Time
To manage attendance, Disney created the Disney Park Pass system so they know how many guests will be in the park on each day.
9/22/2020 10:08 AM Pacific Time
Djuan is now going to take a deeper dive in attendance limits.
9/22/2020 10:08 AM Pacific Time
Djuan says the focus at the moment is on local travelers, but as conditions improve, they will broaden their reach.
9/22/2020 10:08 AM Pacific Time
He also mentions that guests have to be stationary to eat or drink.
9/22/2020 10:07 AM Pacific Time
Djuan mentions they have adapted their procedures as they gained more information, for example, they exclueded gaiters after data showed they were not effective.
9/22/2020 10:07 AM Pacific Time
Disney has limited attendance, required face coverings, imposed physical distancing, added hand washing and sanitizing stations, among other efforts.
9/22/2020 10:06 AM Pacific Time
The presentation turns to Djuan Rivers, the VP of Disney's Animal Kingdom.
9/22/2020 10:05 AM Pacific Time
In Florida, the cases have fallen since WDW has reopened. They will continue to monitor the landscape closely.
9/22/2020 10:05 AM Pacific Time
Disney has used their 65 years of experience operating theme parks to reinvent the way they operate.
9/22/2020 10:04 AM Pacific Time
They talked about the phased reopening of Shanghai Disneyland which recently reintroduced parades and nighttime spectaculars.
9/22/2020 10:03 AM Pacific Time
They begin talking about the company's history of resiliance by showing Steamboat Willie.
9/22/2020 10:03 AM Pacific Time
The presentation is starting.
9/22/2020 10:02 AM Pacific Time
Closing remarks will be given by Josh D'Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products.
9/22/2020 9:53 AM Pacific Time
Participants are Djuan Rivers, VP of Disney's Animal Kingdom, Melissa Valiquette VP of EPCOT, Elizabeth Millins, VP of WDW Hotels and Resorts, and Patrick Finnegan, VP of DCA and Downtown Disney.
9/22/2020 9:53 AM Pacific Time
Disney leaders will provide an update on how they are making the magic while continuing to promote health and safety for both cast members and guests.
9/22/2020 9:52 AM Pacific Time
At 10am PT, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products will be presenting an update on Disney Parks' approach to operating during the pandemic.
9/22/2020 9:51 AM Pacific Time
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