Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[RangerPooh]

I thought I just read a post from a 15 year DLR AP yesterday that said WDW treats their APs better than DLR?

I don't know about these days, but we maintained both DLR and WDW APs for over a decade and felt that DLR was better. We dropped the DLR APs in 2016, so things may have changed. During our AP holding for both parks, WDW had the AP entrance, DLR did not. At the time DLR had better and more food and merchandise discounts than WDW. At WDW you often had to purchase TIW for discounts, not the case at DLR. These days we're just happy that WDW moved towards plastic AP cards, something DLR has had since 2000. The paper AP cards were ridiculous when frequently using, plus they got wet and wilted easily.

 

[brich330]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1270032605744898048

I wonder if this is the start of a new batch of cancellations. Have they ever confirmed that all Non dvc resorts would open on July 11th?

 

[shoreward]

Dan Murphy just posted this on the Swan/Dolphin thread

https://www.disboards.com/threads/w...s-information-questions.3264274/post-61980644

Source? If correct, Swan & Dolphin dates line up and make perfect sense.

https://www.si.com/soccer/2020/06/0...rnament-orlando-details-questions-coronavirus

 

[disneyfan150]

I was looking to go to Universal with my crew. We looked at Hard Rock. Rooms are 550-600.00 a nite. Is this hotel worth that?

My stay at HH was quite some time ago. We were on the end closest to the parks. We left out the side door and were at the park entrances in to time. It was a nice enough hotel but over priced IMHO. I would stay there again, but would also look at the other newer options. If the Express Pass is important to you, you may want to try it.

 

[TXAKDisneyFan]

Might want to ask someone else. The last time we stayed at a Universal hotel was 5 years ago. I wish I could remember the name because I don't want to stay there again! lol Otherwise, I am a total newbie to Universal.

Edited to add: My daughter tells me it was Portofino and that I'm crazy. It was gorgeous and I just had an attitude because I didn't want to be there. She's probably right. I didn't. I remember trying to talk them into me just staying at WDW while they made a day trip to Universal. Times change.

We've only stayed at a Uni hotel once (Thanksgiving 2017), also Portofino. I'd say the common areas were nice, but the rooms (2 connecting) were very run down. Overcuts behind outlet/switch face plates (not something that would be affected by wear and tear), some face plates completely slanted (shoddy workmanship), very noticeably discolored features (esp in the bathrooms), housekeeping obv did a poor job (dirt/dust filling corners). Honestly we didn't complain bc both rooms were like that and we assumed it was a resort-wide issue, we were tired from travel with 4 kids, and it wasn't like we hadn't seen similar care to other hotels before (but not for the money).
We're looking booking Uni and will prob check out a diff deluxe this time.

 

[rteetz]

Dan Murphy just posted this on the Swan/Dolphin thread

https://www.disboards.com/threads/w...s-information-questions.3264274/post-61980644

https://www.si.com/soccer/2020/06/0...rnament-orlando-details-questions-coronavirus

Yeah looks like it could be for MLS.

 

[andyman8]

Dan Murphy just posted this on the Swan/Dolphin thread

https://www.disboards.com/threads/w...s-information-questions.3264274/post-61980644

https://www.si.com/soccer/2020/06/0...rnament-orlando-details-questions-coronavirus

Yeah looks like it could be for MLS.

I believe it was The Athletic that reported the MLS "championship" or final games would be played between 8/9 and 8/11, so that's interesting...

 

[Mit88]

https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/travelers/

Mandatory 14 day quarantine from the tri state area extended to July 7th

 

[chicagoshannon]

We've only stayed at a Uni hotel once (Thanksgiving 2017), also Portofino. I'd say the common areas were nice, but the rooms (2 connecting) were very run down. Overcuts behind outlet/switch face plates (not something that would be affected by wear and tear), some face plates completely slanted (shoddy workmanship), very noticeably discolored features (esp in the bathrooms), housekeeping obv did a poor job (dirt/dust filling corners). Honestly we didn't complain bc both rooms were like that and we assumed it was a resort-wide issue, we were tired from travel with 4 kids, and it wasn't like we hadn't seen similar care to other hotels before (but not for the money).
We're looking booking Uni and will prob check out a diff deluxe this time.

We stayed at Portofino last May and it was really run down (the rooms). They were very large though and I believe they are remodeling now.

We stayed at Royal Pacific in January and it was leaps and bounds better although the rooms were a bit smaller. I would love to try Hard Rock some day but it seems to be the hardest to get a discount with. We ate breakfast there and I loved the lobby!

 

[chicagoshannon]

https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/travelers/

Mandatory 14 day quarantine from the tri state area extended to July 7th

I think it was already July 7 .

 

[Chris Ehlers]

I wonder if this is the start of a new batch of cancellations. Have they ever confirmed that all Non dvc resorts would open on the July 11th?

Ive been thinking that as well. with our stay at BLT first week of August and our only food options at Contemp. would be strange if there would be no guests there

 

[Melodious]

I'm not saying people are rushing down to Orlando next week, I am just saying that as every week goes by, it is pretty obvious more and more people are more comfortable being out and about . .then say they were in March and April.

I'm pretty sure that is the scenario encompassed by 'reopening'. I doubt Disney has made these plans assuming that most people would be staying in their homes until December. The fact remains that WDW currently has significant restrictions that complicate the decision compared to going to your local Lowe's or the beach.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1270052296924094465

 

[Nightmarefandom]

https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/travelers/

Mandatory 14 day quarantine from the tri state area extended to July 7th

It’s been July 7th nothing has changed

 

[shoreward]

Since when? I dont think there are any guest accessible interior hallways between BC and YC

Most of the walk between the BC and YC is thru interior corridors. There is a very short span, exiting the BC at the door next to Martha's Vineyard, walking outside past B&C, fitness center, etc., and then entering the doors outside the Yachtsman Steakhouse into the YC. It's about a two minute outdoor walk, under cover.

 

[Krandor]

So since SFoG is opening up I went through the reservation process today. Obviously may not be exactly like disney but worth looking at what others are doing.

1. When they opened up today they are allowing reservations in phases (which I assume WDW will do as well). Here is was 10a-1pm were diamond/diamond elite members. Then 1pm-5pm all other members. Then 5pm season pass holders open up. Daily ticket holders 9am tomorrow.
2. For six flags when you signup you have to signup for a day and a time at it looks like 15 minute intervals though they do say you can come after your time (but not before).
3. during reservtion proecess they did display a page of health and safety rules (masks required and all that) including this nugget. "If at any time Six Flags determines that a guest does not meet the criteria outlined in this policy, Six Flags reserves the right to refuse entry or (if the guest is already in the park) immediately remove the guest from the park. These actions are at the sole discretion of Six Flags."

For the most part pretty simple procedure. As of this time, Monday (opening day) has all morning slots gone, Saturday has a few slots gone and the other days are wide open and this is during "phase 2" of allowing people to make reservations. Though they did just annouonce the opening date this morning so many people may not know opening date yet. What slots look like tomorrow morning or tonight may be more telling but so far rush on day 1 and plenty of availability rest of the week.

Interestingly six flags and their video make it look like they are going to be doing x-rays for the security scan.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1270052296924094465

Well if your Florida, there's no point of lifting it before the 4th of July because I would assume people would want to come down for that if anything, so a few days after makes sense. Probably the same reason Disney won't open for the 4th.

 

[Krandor]

Well if your Florida, there's no point of lifting it before the 4th of July because I would assume people would want to come down for that if anything, so a few days after makes sense. Probably the same reason Disney won't open for the 4th.

Yep. discouraging travelling on the 4th weekend is a good idea.

 

[KSL]

https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/travelers/Mandatory 14 day quarantine from the tri state area extended to July 7th

I have seen posts about this EO and that it is in place until July 7th (unless lifted earlier or extended), but I cannot seem to find where that date is given. Can you tell me where/how you see July 7th? I'm sure it's right there somewhere, but I haven't been able to find it....!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1270052296924094465

Now that just seems ridiculous. It's the Governor's Executive Order, but the Governor's office cannot verify whether it has an expiration date (and if so, what that date is) or is in place indefinitely?! How is that possible!? I hope they are looking into it to give a clear answer soon!!!

 

[Lewisc]

Most of the walk between the BC and YC is thru interior corridors. There is a very short span, exiting the BC at the door next to Martha's Vineyard, walking outside past B&C, fitness center, etc., and then entering the doors outside the Yachtsman Steakhouse into the YC. It's about a two minute outdoor walk, under cover.

Then you can't walk between BC and YC (exclusively) through interior corridors. My post was in response to a poster who didn't think you could close YC to regular guests and rent it out to something like MLS since the resorts were connected through interior corridors.