ESPN WWoS "Bubble" Usage

[PerceptiveCoot]

It’s certainly a risk, but I can’t think of an better way they could handle coming back than doing it at WWoS. Disney was simply giving examples to show that they will do whatever necessary to make the players comfortable.

I think we forget that for some people, and especially for some Dads, being stuck at Walt Disney World is not a dream but a nightmare.

 

[Mad Dog]

I think we forget that for some people, and especially for some Dads, being stuck at Walt Disney World is not a dream but a nightmare.

True. I'd often run into dad's at the resort bars that said they spent much of their their vacations at the bar because they had no interest in the theme parks, where their wife and kids were all day.

 

[Nick]

I think we forget that for some people, and especially for some Dads, being stuck at Walt Disney World is not a dream but a nightmare.

I’m not debating that, but they won’t be going to the parks. That would literally “pop” the bubble.

 

[Magic Feather]

I’m not debating that, but they won’t be going to the parks. That would literally “pop” the bubble.

They will likely get some equivalents of park buyouts. I've heard AK and MK being looked at specifically.

 

[deadbydawn]

Here is a little more news on that NBA situation. Apparently the players will be wearing these "smart rings", created by Oura which is capable of predicting symptoms of COVID-19 three days in advance with 90% accuracy. Overall an interesting article that covers MagicBands and some player concerns.

Inside the NBA's plan to use smart technology and big data to keep players safe from coronavirus

The NBA has provided players with a health and safety plan that includes unique technology and data usage in an effort to curb coronavirus from reaching the Orlando bubble

www.cnbc.com

Also today, California announced a statewide face covering order for high risk settings. I'm guessing this won't affect the theme parks too much more than before, but I thought it was useful info.

Coronavirus California: Gov. Newsom issues statewide order to require face masks in high-risk settings

"Science shows that face coverings and masks work. They are critical to keeping those who are around you safe, keeping businesses open and restarting our economy."

abc7news.com

 

[Nick]

You know things are bad when a company you own is publishing articles about players concerned about coming to WDW amid Florida's COVID peak.

 

[Nick]

If this was just on it's own, it'd be fine, but combined with the ever rising amount of cases in Florida and i'm gonna say that the NBA and MLS will both pull out of WDW.




NBA in Orlando was a growing concern when COVID was "only" around 3-4K cases per day.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

If this was just on it's own, it'd be fine, but combined with the ever rising amount of cases in Florida and i'm gonna say that the NBA and MLS will both pull out of WDW.




NBA in Orlando was a growing concern when COVID was "only" around 3-4K cases per day.

How is it that these players are getting infected? Aren't they restricted on travel and activities as a result of their job?

 

[Nick]

How is it that these players are getting infected? Aren't they restricted on travel and activities as a result of their job?

No. They are people and right now, they aren't playing games. Quite a few foreign players actually went to their homes overseas. Their only mandate is that they stay in shape.

 

[Legacy]

If this was just on it's own, it'd be fine, but combined with the ever rising amount of cases in Florida and i'm gonna say that the NBA and MLS will both pull out of WDW.




NBA in Orlando was a growing concern when COVID was "only" around 3-4K cases per day.

I doubt MLS is pulling out. Their teams are already in the bubble and started training today.

 

[Nick]

NBA will go on... but they are proceeding with extreme caution.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

NBA will go on... but they are proceeding with extreme caution.

“We need to make our money, and we’ll do anything we can to accomplish that.”

Frankly, is how I read that. So irresponsible. I wanna watch an NBA game as much as anyone but I don’t think I can watch this in good faith honestly

 

[Nick]

Disney pretends to hate gambling, but for the MLS, no problem

 

[Nick]

More bad news for the NBA.




And certain coaches have threatened an EEOC lawsuit as they have doctors that are judging if certain coaches should be allowed to go based on their health and age.

 

[BigHouseFootball]

Read NBA is paying Disney $150 million, or $1.5 million a day, to host the games/players.

I guess that’s one way for Disney to bring in money.

 

[Nick]

Read NBA is paying Disney $150 million, or $1.5 million a day, to host the games/players.

I guess that’s one way for Disney to bring in money.

Yup. Although even if they start the season, I’m highly skeptical on if they’ll be able to finish it. If a big player like LeBron gets COVID, it won’t take long to cancel the season.

 

[Nick]

Here’s some of what the MLS players are currently experiencing at Swan & Dolphin:

 

[GAcoaster]

Wow, they need to do something to fix those places up! I believe Marriott now owns and operates the hotels and that is BAD!

 

[Nick]

Figured I’d spin this into it’s own thread - things were sort of being posted all over the place and there's more than enough here for it to deserve it's own thread. I know not everyone is an NBA or MLS fan, but this isn’t necessarily a thread strictly about the sports. This is a very unprecedented time and one in which it just happens in which our world of theme parks and sports are colliding, so any further talk on will be here. This thread is more or less to document the happenings, as it may be of interest to some of you who may not even be fans. As a fan of both WDW and the NBA, i'm extremely interested to watch this play out
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Here's a look inside one of the convention halls at Coronado Springs now turned into Practice courts:

 

[Stryker]

I guess it's ok for practice courts, but the ceiling seems too low. I guess no one will be practicing full court or high arcing shots in there.