COVID-19 & Coasters: Coronavirus Impacts on the Amusement Industry
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SEAS closed their parks... effective Monday.
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Colonial Coasters took my meme :/
edit: but later gave me credit so we good
edit: but later gave me credit so we good
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More from the SEAS blog:
Update on SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Operations
March 13, 2020
As part of our continued commitment to the safety of our guests and Ambassadors, and out of an abundance of caution, we are temporarily closing all our theme parks, effective March 16, through the end of the month.
During this time essential personnel, including animal care experts, will continue to look after the health, safety and nutritional needs of the animals in our care. Our animal rescue and rehabilitation operations will also continue to operate.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will continue to pay our full-time Ambassadors during this period.
We are monitoring this evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation closely and coordinating with public health officials. We look forward to welcoming our valued guests back to our parks soon.
Guests can obtain the latest information on park operations by calling our customer care center at 407-794-0017.
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Please see below for a list of commonly asked questions:
How long will the park be closed due to the coronavirus?
All our theme parks will be temporarily closed starting March 16 through the end of the month.
Will I be refunded for my ticket or experience?
Due to the recent change in operations, you will be refunded for any tickets or in-park experiences that you were not able to use during the time that the park was temporarily closed.
Can I reschedule my trip/event for a later date?
Yes, for guests whose plans are impacted by the recent change in operations, we will be allowing to rebook through 2021, without fees.
I booked my trip to SeaWorld through a third-party vendor can you help me?
Guests who booked travel with a third-party reseller should contact the reseller directly for assistance.
I have a vacation package. Can I get a ticket refund if I cancel my trip?
We would be happy to reschedule your vacation package or provide you with a refund if you are within the 72-hour cancelation window.
I work for a for-profit company or organization. Will my deposit be reimbursed if:
I was planning to attend the park on a school trip or through an educational camp experience during the time the park is closed. Can I get a refund?
Due to the recent change in operations, we will refund school trips or educational camp experiences without penalty. Please contact the park sales team for further information.
Can I get a refund on my…
What are you doing to protect the animals in your care from coronavirus?
At this time, there is no evidence that coronavirus is transmissible from humans back to animals. According to the CDC, no animals in the United States have been identified with the virus. The welfare of our animal ambassadors is always of the utmost importance to us, and we are continuing to monitor developments closely.
Our veterinarians and animal care specialists have a world class health monitoring program in place designed to detect illness as early as possible. In addition, our veterinarians have reviewed the list of symptoms coronaviruses cause in animals as well as response plans. Any new information provided by the CDC, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, American Veterinary Medical Association and local public health offices is reviewed daily by our veterinary professionals to determine whether the risk to animal health has changed.
Update on SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Operations
March 13, 2020
As part of our continued commitment to the safety of our guests and Ambassadors, and out of an abundance of caution, we are temporarily closing all our theme parks, effective March 16, through the end of the month.
During this time essential personnel, including animal care experts, will continue to look after the health, safety and nutritional needs of the animals in our care. Our animal rescue and rehabilitation operations will also continue to operate.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will continue to pay our full-time Ambassadors during this period.
We are monitoring this evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation closely and coordinating with public health officials. We look forward to welcoming our valued guests back to our parks soon.
Guests can obtain the latest information on park operations by calling our customer care center at 407-794-0017.
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Please see below for a list of commonly asked questions:
How long will the park be closed due to the coronavirus?
All our theme parks will be temporarily closed starting March 16 through the end of the month.
Will I be refunded for my ticket or experience?
Due to the recent change in operations, you will be refunded for any tickets or in-park experiences that you were not able to use during the time that the park was temporarily closed.
Can I reschedule my trip/event for a later date?
Yes, for guests whose plans are impacted by the recent change in operations, we will be allowing to rebook through 2021, without fees.
I booked my trip to SeaWorld through a third-party vendor can you help me?
Guests who booked travel with a third-party reseller should contact the reseller directly for assistance.
I have a vacation package. Can I get a ticket refund if I cancel my trip?
We would be happy to reschedule your vacation package or provide you with a refund if you are within the 72-hour cancelation window.
I work for a for-profit company or organization. Will my deposit be reimbursed if:
- I want to cancel my planned event due to coronavirus concerns?
- My company/organization is restricting travel and we can no longer attend our planned event?
I was planning to attend the park on a school trip or through an educational camp experience during the time the park is closed. Can I get a refund?
Due to the recent change in operations, we will refund school trips or educational camp experiences without penalty. Please contact the park sales team for further information.
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What are you doing to protect the animals in your care from coronavirus?
At this time, there is no evidence that coronavirus is transmissible from humans back to animals. According to the CDC, no animals in the United States have been identified with the virus. The welfare of our animal ambassadors is always of the utmost importance to us, and we are continuing to monitor developments closely.
Our veterinarians and animal care specialists have a world class health monitoring program in place designed to detect illness as early as possible. In addition, our veterinarians have reviewed the list of symptoms coronaviruses cause in animals as well as response plans. Any new information provided by the CDC, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, American Veterinary Medical Association and local public health offices is reviewed daily by our veterinary professionals to determine whether the risk to animal health has changed.
Legoland Florida puts up a brick wall and shuts down. The California property has yet to reverse course (unless I missed something)
Curious how much that would force manufacturers to close shop.
If their employees find other work in the same field to keep them going before any reopening is possible, assuming a prolonged shutdown, then these companies are going to have to wine and dine the hell out of their experienced staff or spend a lot of time and effort on training up new staff that aren't familiar with the amusement industry and/or that company's way of doing things.
If their employees find other work in the same field to keep them going before any reopening is possible, assuming a prolonged shutdown, then these companies are going to have to wine and dine the hell out of their experienced staff or spend a lot of time and effort on training up new staff that aren't familiar with the amusement industry and/or that company's way of doing things.
All Cirque du Soleil touring shows under the Big Top and Arenas have been temporarily suspended for now....
What are the measures taken by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group to respond to COVID-19 pandemic?
Taking into consideration the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendation for social distancing as well as the escalation of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, following cancellations and/or postponements of numerous Cirque du Soleil shows in recent days, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group announced the immediate temporary suspension of the following Cirque du Soleil touring shows:
Big Top
Will customers be reimbursed?
All customers who purchased tickets for a Cirque du Soleil show will be contacted by their point of sale.
If you have any questions, please write to contact@cirquedusoleil.com.
What are the measures taken by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group to respond to COVID-19 pandemic?
Taking into consideration the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendation for social distancing as well as the escalation of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, following cancellations and/or postponements of numerous Cirque du Soleil shows in recent days, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group announced the immediate temporary suspension of the following Cirque du Soleil touring shows:
Big Top
- Alegria – Austin, Chicago and Houston
- BAZZAR – New Orleans and Salt Lake City
- Under the Same Sky – Montréal and Boston
- KOOZA – Tel Aviv
- LUZIA – Meloneras
- TOTEM – Munich
- VOLTA – Costa Mesa and Denver
- KURIOS – Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth
- AXEL – United States, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan
- Blue Man Group World Tour – Switzerland, Netherlands, Portugal
- CORTEO – France, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium
- CRYSTAL – U.K., United States and Canada
- OVO – United States
Will customers be reimbursed?
All customers who purchased tickets for a Cirque du Soleil show will be contacted by their point of sale.
If you have any questions, please write to contact@cirquedusoleil.com.
I'm still waiting on the announcement for the new show at Disney that's supposed to open next Friday as I have tickets to that. While the parks are closed, Disney Springs will stay open and that's where the theatre is located. I'm expecting the cancellation to happen any time now as the Florida governor has asked everyone there to engage in social distancing.
That's possible but a lot of 2021 projects at least within SEAS have already started work which means they have been making payments for a while so it's possible that most 2021 projects have been mostly paid for already.
Disney continues to do this right. In addition to agreeing to pay cast members during the shutdowns, they're now extending annual passes and certain multi-day tix.
Apparently, Universal is making attractions team members show up to work and they can call out(with no pay, but no penalty) which im assuming is encouraged
All I've been able to quickly grab was "The Walt Disney Company will pay its cast members during that closure period." I thought I recalled tip based would get an hourly rate computed somehow. But that statement in all their press releases doesn't single out FT only. If it does you'll read the eruption from PTs in next week's Orlando papers. I'm assuming PT maybe be based on average hours worked over a certain period of time.