Could we see more limited time shows pop up soon?
Right now attendance at the Walt Disney World parks is very light, so the added park capacity that would normally be provided by shows isn't as necessary as it would be in a normal year so we'd imagine that we probably won't see replacements for shows like Festival of the Lion King or Finding Nemo: The Musical in the near future. However, if the dispute with the actors' union drags on, we can assume that Disney may look into more non-actor replacement shows in the future should capacity needs arise.
As of right now it looks like the situation between Disney and the Actors' Union has unfortunately reached a stalemate, with neither side to come to a reasonable compromise that will allow actors to both work in the parks and continue to stay safe as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
However, in the meantime it looks like there will at least be some entertainment for guests to enjoy, even if it isn't quite up to the standard they may have been used to. How do you feel about this disagreement between the Actors' Union and Disney, and the replacement of specific shows?
As always, while this situation is evolving, all travelers should check out the CDC's official site here, which has information on the virus and how to prevent its spread.
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