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Disney Addresses the Fear of Swine Flu Spreading at Its Parks
Actually, it’s not Disney who’s overly concerned about the spread of the deadly virus. The call came after one of the park goers posted a warning on their blog about many people appearing to be sick while they visited the park. Side note: Parents, this truly illustrates the power of social media…use it!
Anywho, Disney and other theme parks, or places where a mass of people congregate have expressed that they are concerned about the spread of the virus. Disney even reports that they have ordered more than 200,000 individual hand sanitizers for Disney World and have placed them in various locations throughout its parks.
Honestly, parents, carry on. No sense living life in fear. Take precautions, but don’t let fears like these stop you from enjoying time with your family.
The New York Times Travel, Michelle Higgins
FOR many Americans, the fear of swine flu has made everyday acts like going to work, going to school or getting on a plane feel fraught with danger — even more so since President Obama recently declared swine flu a national emergency.
Now, even Mickey Mouse is being looked at with suspicion.
With their international visitors, crowded conditions and touchy-feely interaction among guests and dressed-up storybook characters, theme parks like Walt Disney World and Disneyland are being viewed as the perfect petri dishes for the H1N1 virus by some worried travelers.
Disney fans’ discussion boards are buzzing about the fears of transmission and whether some people are putting their fellow vacationers at risk. One visitor recently wrote on DISBoards.com, an online forum for Disney fans, “I just got back last night, and I did notice that there were a few people running around Disney World with what seemed to be more than a little cold.” The discussion came under the heading: “Please do NOT go to Disney World if you (or your children) are sick.” (READ MORE)
Hyatt Regency in San Diego Has Just the Treat to Attract Families for Halloween
The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay in San Diego has this Halloween covered, and is doing what it takes to lure the family traveler to its property. I hear this is the place to take the kids for great Halloween themed water slides, candy stations and most importantly, low room rates.
The marketing team took this on considering they are a stone throw away from SeaWorld and want to cash in on the family crowd. I say, great job! Thanks for thinking about what you (the hotel) can do to make our lives as parents easier, while amusing our kids, and oh yeah, helping make memories.
The Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal Blogger, Jen Leo
Is your neighborhood a dud when it comes to Halloween? If you’re thinking about taking a quick getaway over Halloween weekend this year and haunted hotels and haunted houses are a bit too scary or inappropriate for your kids, you might want to consider a quick jaunt down to San Diego. The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay near Sea World is ramping up the Halloween fun for guests from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, and the room rates won’t scare you one bit.
Halloween travel deal: Room rates starting at $135 per night come with lots of family-friendly Halloween activities, including:
> Three waterslides with haunted music, spooky sounds and lights that will have kids lined up until 10 p.m.
>A spooky family movie in the pool, Halloween s’mores and monster-themed hula-hoop contest.
>Trick-or-treating at several locations in the hotel.
> Halloween-themed pool cabanas for adults.
“We encourage kids to trick-or-treat in costume in our safe family environment and enjoy our many spooky activities ranging from haunted waterslides to Halloween family s’mores,” said Prescott Yee, director of guest services and recreation at the HR Mission Bay.
Tip: Sea World is less than a mile away and having Spooktacular events through Nov. 1.
When: Oct. 30-Nov. 1.
