COVID-19’s Impacts on BGW
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So I'd assume they don't have to cycle since some may be sitting on the maintenance shop floor, so to speak?
My understanding is those were all sent out by corporate marketing to ensure they went out relatively together.
I think it’s possible Pant could open with the park if they’re fine having workers there during the break. We won’t have footage of testing though.
I don't fully know what goes into the state inspections, but I would assume not. I believe they count the maintenance procedures as qualified enough to operate vehicles that are not ready during inspection.
I mean, I do get into depression spells during the winter because the options of what I enjoy doing are limited during the weather. I survive, but it’s miserable at times and my doctors seem to agree it’s an issue I have. So tell me why I shouldn’t be bummed that a thing I enjoy is indefinitely delayed?
You’re right, I’m sure there are other things to do. I enjoy the zoo and aquarium... oh wait.
I’m not saying the parks are making a wrong decision, I’m saying the decision sucks for people who find joy in the things that are closed.
Same here. I'm always a little bit more down on life during January, February, and much of March. Then Busch Gardens opens, baseball season starts, family starts planning for summer vacation and things start to look up. It probably would be a bad idea to go even if they were open and I do think closing is the right move, but I was looking forward to going this weekend to give me a morale boost to get me through the week until Animal Crossing comes out Friday. Stay strong, though.
"There are decades where nothing happens; and then there are weeks where decades happen."
~John Lennon
It's been a wild week for sure.
If the shutdown is short, which is pretty unlikely, and personnel can keep working, then maybe this is possible. If the shutdown stretches for months, everything is getting mothballed and getting a new ride up and running will be low priority at that point.
Perhaps @BGWnut's sources might shed some light on some TMs still working, taking necessary precautions. I've read that Universal will still have crews working during their closures. Carpenters, mechanics, landscaping, etc. (emphasis on necessary precautions) could still work on projects without putting themselves or coworkers at risk.
If I had to guess:
Custodial, animal care, security in full force. Mechanical as needed.
From what I'm hearing certain positions throughout the park are being given the option to come in and work or stay at home.
From what I understand they are treating it more like they are just closing the parks to guests but still open for TMs to work
And social media decided to clarify what they should have clarified originally...
Hearing from some friends that they are holding a meeting for all salaried and full time TMs on Monday. They will be giving them the latest information on the closure at that time.
ETA: don't know if they are holding multiple small meetings or if it's a virtual meeting. I just know that they are telling them that they will be having a meeting on Monday.
ETA: don't know if they are holding multiple small meetings or if it's a virtual meeting. I just know that they are telling them that they will be having a meeting on Monday.
Sadly the call center is still telling people that BGW is opening tomorrow.. as of 15 minutes ago.
Me either and and sadly based on that people are planning to try to go tomorrow
Since it seemed more appropriate to post this here than it does in the overall industry COVID-19 thread, if the park has to cancel 2021 what does that mean with the height waiver process?
Specifically, it was said that the park better make use of the 350' waiver and it seemed that it would be unlikely the county would be willing to grant another without putting the park through the wringer in the future due to KM complaints.
Specifically, it was said that the park better make use of the 350' waiver and it seemed that it would be unlikely the county would be willing to grant another without putting the park through the wringer in the future due to KM complaints.
My guess would be that the county would grant BGW an extension due to these circumstances. I think it will be easier for them do that because of COVID-19. I think that the county was more warning BGW to not do the same thing again with Madrid where they requested a high height waiver only to cancel the project and use it for something smaller.