Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Nightmarefandom]

I wonder when that will lift? I'm in NJ but flying out of Pennsylvania....do I count as restricted? If I do can I stay at relatives in PA for 14 days then fly to FL and be good to go in all parks?

I wouldn’t worry too much about it and it is supposed to expire July 7th.

 

[cakebaker]

I wonder when that will lift? I'm in NJ but flying out of Pennsylvania....do I count as restricted? If I do can I stay at relatives in PA for 14 days then fly to FL and be good to go in all parks?

I would assume very soon. But yes, as long as your departure point isn’t from a restricted area, you’re good to go.

 

[jlwise]

I have a question about this new system. We rebooked our May 2020 trip to May 2021 (did this in April), and we were able to return our Military Salute tickets to our local base. If these ticket types are offered again for next year, I wouldn’t want to buy them before knowing if we will actually get to go the the parks we want to go to for our trip. I miss the old system already because even if we didn’t get a fast pass that we wanted 60 + days in advance, we still got decent ones at the parks we wanted during our vacation. Those military tickets are very strict, and our local base refunding them was I’m sure a one-time deal, so how do people even consider buying tickets in advance again without knowing whether they get to be in the parks they want? Maybe I’m missing something?

Thanks in advance!

 

[nicket]

I have a question about this new system. We rebooked our May 2020 trip to May 2021 (did this in April), and we were able to return our Military Salute tickets to our local base. If these ticket types are offered again for next year, I wouldn’t want to buy them before knowing if we will actually get to go the the parks we want to go to for our trip. I miss the old system already because even if we didn’t get a fast pass that we wanted 60 + days in advance, we still got decent ones at the parks we wanted during our vacation. Those military tickets are very strict, and our local base refunding them was I’m sure a one-time deal, so how do people even consider buying tickets in advance again without knowing whether they get to be in the parks they want? Maybe I’m missing something?

Thanks in advance!

I think the issue of not getting into parks will mostly only be an issue until park capacity increases. Once close to full capacity is reached I think most people will be able to get into parks without a huge issue. Disney is still gonna keep the reservation system in case of future issues and for their own planning. I could be wrong but that seems to what I’ve gathered from reading what’s been confirmed and only implied

 

[Yooperroo]

I have a question about this new system. We rebooked our May 2020 trip to May 2021 (did this in April), and we were able to return our Military Salute tickets to our local base. If these ticket types are offered again for next year, I wouldn’t want to buy them before knowing if we will actually get to go the the parks we want to go to for our trip. I miss the old system already because even if we didn’t get a fast pass that we wanted 60 + days in advance, we still got decent ones at the parks we wanted during our vacation. Those military tickets are very strict, and our local base refunding them was I’m sure a one-time deal, so how do people even consider buying tickets in advance again without knowing whether they get to be in the parks they want? Maybe I’m missing something?

Thanks in advance!

I can't imagine that the parks wouldn't be at full capacity by May 2021. If they are at full capacity you won't have anything to worry about. It's so far off, that's not something I'd worry about at this point.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I have a question about this new system. We rebooked our May 2020 trip to May 2021 (did this in April), and we were able to return our Military Salute tickets to our local base. If these ticket types are offered again for next year, I wouldn’t want to buy them before knowing if we will actually get to go the the parks we want to go to for our trip. I miss the old system already because even if we didn’t get a fast pass that we wanted 60 + days in advance, we still got decent ones at the parks we wanted during our vacation. Those military tickets are very strict, and our local base refunding them was I’m sure a one-time deal, so how do people even consider buying tickets in advance again without knowing whether they get to be in the parks they want? Maybe I’m missing something?

Thanks in advance!

but you can't get a park reservation unless you have a ticket so you'll need to purchase something.

 

[princesscinderella]

Does this mean they’ve already been extended and are reflecting an expiration date mirroring 7/11 as the start date?

I would think we TIW card holders will need to visit guest services once we get on property and have a new card issued with a new expiration date on it since it’s clearly stated on the card. I have always seen servers look at the expiration date before they would run the card.

 

[jenjersnap]

Oh gosh. Luna Park will be crowded. Are you planning on moving out of the Epcot resorts? I can only laugh at this point for myself. I alway zig when Disney zags, just never get it right.

Disney has added that BCV guests may use the Luna Park pool and the quiet pool at BWV to the resort info page that stated Stormalong Bay was closed. On hold to move DVC resorts yet again.

 

[LSUmiss]

Not sure if this is concrete proof but I have a resort reservation for Sept 2021 and the only "ticket" I have is one AP voucher and I got the email saying I will get early access to the system

That’s the best part is I never I got the email & I have regular tickets & an activated AP in my account!

 

[jlwise]

but you can't get a park reservation unless you have a ticket so you'll need to purchase something.

True ... but that is what scares me a little though is to rebuy our tickets and not know whether we can get in or not, but others did reassure me in their replies that I shouldn’t have too much to worry about in May 2021. I will just read these boards if/when the new military tickets come out around October before buying them to make sure things are still looking good.

 

[chicagoshannon]

True ... but that is what scares me a little though is to rebuy our tickets and not know whether we can get in or not, but others did reassure me in their replies that I shouldn’t have too much to worry about in May 2021. I will just read these boards if/when the new military tickets come out around October before buying them to make sure things are still looking good.

I guess you have the gift of time on your hands. I"m really worried about how they're going to treat AP holders. I am an out of state AP holder who sometimes stays off property in my parents Bonnet Creek time share. We have DVC booked for Sept. and Dec. but were thinking about staying off property in Jan or Feb. But if we can only book 3 days that would suck. We hated the FP+ system partly because we could only book 7 days as AP holders off property. But at least that was 7 days and we could still get into parks even without FP. But if we can literally only get into the parks for 3 days of a 10 day trip that will be a huge issue!

 

[rteetz]

Not sure if it’s been mentioned but an update for BCV guests, they can now use the Boardwalk pool.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/resorts/#drawer-card-beachClub
edit: looks like I was late to the party. Y’all move too quickly with too many different conversations.

 

[AmberMV]

The decisions Disney is going to make will be initially guided by revenue. That is my speculation. With limited capacity, that means fewer bodies paying admission to get through the turnstiles, fewer guests buying food and merchandise. While this is an unprecedented situation, that doesn't mean they're just going to throw out their entire business strategy. Their goal in the last 5-7 years in particular has been to maximize guest spending/revenue per capita by A) capturing all available revenue points throughout a guest's vacation, B) attracting guests with higher disposable incomes and higher spending power and C) finding guests who will exercise that power to the greatest practical extent in a condensed period of time (making "room" for the next set of spenders). That's why the resorts are so valuable to them. That's why Disney created the 60(+10) FP+ window. With park reservations, I would expect something closer to the FP+ system than the ADR system.

Will there be a lot of unhappy/nervous local APs and offsite guests? Yes. Will there still be room for them? Yes (that's why Disney is restricting occupancy), but they want the great majority of the guests in the parks to be those in that "maximum guest spending" category. I understand the frustration from that local poster, but from Disney's perspective, she/he is not a huge immediate revenue generator, and that's what they're really looking for right now (it's going to be a long recovery for them). No matter how much she/he spends on limited time merchandise or food, that pales in comparison to the revenue generated by lodging and three meals a day. It's the same reason why he/she had a harder time getting on SDD or FOP. Her/his "friend" in a Disney Resort would get priority for that ride under the old system.

While I do agree with you, I also think that's important not to leave out that many APs may not spend a lot per visit...but in the course of their year long pass they may. Hypothetically, is it better to get $1000 from a once a year family who doesn't live nearby and may decide on a different vacation destination next year? Or is it better for them to get even $50 a visit from a local or AP who visits 2-3 times a month even if they are just buying a few drinks and a snack each time? The math works out in Disney's favor for the local/AP who also probably has a better chance of renewing their AP every year-adding to Disney's couffers. And that's probably the majority of locals/APs who spend that little, and then you still have many APs who are more than willing to spend on resorts, dining plans, etc in addition to their annual pass.

For reference though, I think any person who acts entitled (AP/DVC/once-in-a-lifetime/etc) like that person who was going to be mad if resort guests got priority over his AP is out of line. We are all going through the same mess, now is not the time to be a total (fill in the blank).

 

[Princess Merida]

Oh gosh. Luna Park will be crowded. Are you planning on moving out of the Epcot resorts? I can only laugh at this point for myself. I alway zig when Disney zags, just never get it right.

Unfortunately I suppose so. I want to be at Crescent Lake for the dining options. I’m on with member services right now and they haven’t even heard this information yet. I was considering Polynesian and he just told me that guests cannot walk to the Grand unless they have a reservation there. I also had modified a reservation and was using less points for this room. Member services told me the points on my account were grandfathered, but then put them back anyway since they were not being used. Now I need those to switch to VGF or PVB and may not be able to get them back. This daily 90 minute member services phone call is extremely FUN!

 

[gottalovepluto]

Oh gosh. Luna Park will be crowded. Are you planning on moving out of the Epcot resorts? I can only laugh at this point for myself. I alway zig when Disney zags, just never get it right.

I wouldn't worry too much. The terrifying clown is going to seriously pay off for BW folks... Sure BC folks can come...

 

[jlwise]

I guess you have the gift of time on your hands. I"m really worried about how they're going to treat AP holders. I am an out of state AP holder who sometimes stays off property in my parents Bonnet Creek time share. We have DVC booked for Sept. and Dec. but were thinking about staying off property in Jan or Feb. But if we can only book 3 days that would suck. We hated the FP+ system partly because we could only book 7 days as AP holders off property. But at least that was 7 days and we could still get into parks even without FP. But if we can literally only get into the parks for 3 days of a 10 day trip that will be a huge issue!

Oh my goodness... I hope everything works out for you guys! That would definitely be a bummer to only get 3 park days during a 10 day trip. I hope we find out more about this new system soon. We had booked a backup trip for July when we realized our May trip would be out for this year, and I’m so thankful that we cancelled it. I like knowing how things will go, and there are too many questions and unknowns about the new process really.

 

[npatellye]

Disney has added that BCV guests may use the Luna Park pool and the quiet pool at BWV to the resort info page that stated Stormalong Bay was closed. On hold to move DVC resorts yet again.

Oh boy. We just switched to BWV on Friday bc we had to move the dates of our trip. But now I’m not sure about the crowds at Luna Park and trying to explain that to small kids....not something I feel like doing every single day for 10 days. First world problems, I know.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I wouldn't worry too much. The terrifying clown is going to seriously pay off for BW folks... Sure BC folks can come...

We'll be walking there in September if SAB pool is still closed. My kids aren't scared but they haven't seen IT so.

 

[jenjersnap]

Ugh, I’m sorry. If it helps at all, I truly doubt that they will be policing the walkway between PVB and GFV. That just doesn’t make sense.

Unfortunately I suppose so. I want to be at Crescent Lake for the dining options. I’m on with member services right now and they haven’t even heard this information yet. I was considering Polynesian and he just told me that guests cannot walk to the Grand unless they have a reservation there. I also had modified a reservation and was using less points for this room. Member services told me the points on my account were grandfathered, but then put them back anyway since they were not being used. Now I need those to switch to VGF or PVB and may not be able to get them back. This daily 90 minute member services phone call is extremely FUN!

 

[jenjersnap]

Well, since yesterday I moved most of my trip from BCV to BWV, they will probably completely change their minds and open SAB because that is the kind of horrible luck I have. So BCV people who stayed put can thank me for saving them from the scary clown pool!

I wouldn't worry too much. The terrifying clown is going to seriously pay off for BW folks... Sure BC folks can come...