Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TheMaxRebo]

no way he doesent lift it by July 7th right now it’s just a formality they’re not even checking people flying into FL from those areas.

I'm sure - but if I am flying down I would still be really nervous, and the stress from worrying about it wouldn't be worth it to me. Maybe if I was alone or just my wife but no way I would travel down with my family at this point

 

[yulilin3]

So, I got an email from SeaWorld advertising special rates. A weekday single day is now $54. SeaWorld/Aquatica 2 day ticket is $74. And Universal is also offering 15 month annual passes. Me thinks as these parks are opening, with less money-value ratios they are decreasing their prices to drum up interest and fill their capacities. They must not be reaching their capacities per the reservation system and now are offering pretty good deals. I wonder, once Disney allows modifications and cancellations and more people understand the limited experience and offerings available at park reopening if Disney may do the same?

$11 a month for an ap with no block out dates and parking included, no downpayment needed

 

[CastAStone]

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!

Porofino is quite grand and a substantially "better" hotel than even the Grand Flo (and Bice is a legit restaurant) but I agree it needs a refurb so I'm glad to hear it's getting one. Stayed there most recently in Oct 2018. With a refurb it would be far and away the best "on property" resort at any Orlando park.

Hello all!

I’m not easily finding this information searching the threads, so I apologize if any of these are repeated questions.

1. It looks like Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf will be open later in June. Do you think this is a fluke on the WDW website? It does seem like it’s ideal for social distancing. Always wanted to try this! Also, does anybody know if AP discounts apply? Any other mini golf courses that you recommend?

Disney had nothing on their calendars and then started adding things. So I don't think there are any mistakes, just things that haven't been announced yet. Heck, you can see what rides and shows are going to be closed just by looking at the hours page for the parks.

 

[AmberMV]

$11 a month for an ap with no block out dates and parking included, no downpayment needed

Yeah I'm seriously considering it My only issue is that with our three 2-year olds their ability to wear the M word. I have no issue wearing at all, but I'm skeptical they will be able to. And the fine print says your AP starts date of purchase so I couldn't just wait for the restrictions to ease

 

[chad_1138]

I like seeing there are lots of people talking about first trips to UO and getting APs. That is our back up plan if Disney falls through for July. We are planning UO at the end of July, that way with the 15 months we can get 2 fall break trips out of 1 pass.

 

[jenjersnap]

Disney had nothing on their calendars and then started adding things. So I don't think there are any mistakes, just things that haven't been announced yet. Heck, you can see what rides and shows are going to be closed just by looking at the hours page for the parks.

So, since water park hours are listed - added back in - is it your opinion that they could possibly open? I know the hub had a message indicating they weren’t so I figured the water parks (and probably minigolf) were errors on the calendar.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I like seeing there are lots of people talking about first trips to UO and getting APs. That is our back up plan if Disney falls through for July. We are planning UO at the end of July, that way with the 15 months we can get 2 fall break trips out of 1 pass.

I would suggest going to Sea World if you go to Universal. They're both great parks and work well together for a week long vacation.

 

[shoreward]

CSR won't have enough rooms for both if it is true that the NBA is going to require over 1,400 hotel rooms at the beginning between players, coaching staffs, front office people, support staff, referees, medical staffs, etc. I would assume the MLS will require more because the rosters are twice the size of the NBA and they are bringing more teams.

I read that MLS needs accommodations for 2000 people - not meaning 2000 guest rooms. With the capacity of Swan/Dolphin and rooms there no longer available for booking by the public till August, it seems like a very viable option for MLS.

 

[CastAStone]

So, since water park hours are listed - added back in - is it your opinion that they could possibly open? I know the hub had a message indicating they weren’t so I figured the water parks (and probably minigolf) were errors on the calendar.

I did not know that. That puts me more in the “mistake” camp.

 

[jenjersnap]

Well, darn! I wanted to be in the “I like the way you think” camp.

I did not know that. That puts me more in the “mistake” camp.

 

[OKW Lover]

The union is the center of a lot of my Woes during this whole thing.

Please don't blame the union. They can't do anything unilaterally. The current reopening plans are a negotiated joint effort by union and management.

 

[cakebaker]

I like seeing there are lots of people talking about first trips to UO and getting APs. That is our back up plan if Disney falls through for July. We are planning UO at the end of July, that way with the 15 months we can get 2 fall break trips out of 1 pass.

That’s what happens when Disney screws people around enough.

A month ago I would’ve been telling you how much I dislike U/O and how I was staying at WDW when my daughter took my grandson for a day trip during our WDW stay. I had absolutely zero interest in going. Today, I’ve spent most of my day looking their website. At this point, I don’t think we’re even going to try and hit the AP preview.

Disney made their choices, but their delay in opening and then begrudgingly opening and cutting absolutely everything they could, refusing to offer AP’s any recovery, refusing to honor discounts- it will cost them long term. If I’ll jump ship, they’re in trouble. Maybe they’re making enough becoming a pro sports venue that it’s not a worry.

 

[princesscinderella]

I did not know that. That puts me more in the “mistake” camp.

I agree! I think until all of us with MDE get a push notification that we need to update the app that most of what’s on there for park info is not reliable. I would assume the new “system” will require an app update too.

 

[TXAKDisneyFan]

I like seeing there are lots of people talking about first trips to UO and getting APs. That is our back up plan if Disney falls through for July. We are planning UO at the end of July, that way with the 15 months we can get 2 fall break trips out of 1 pass.

We booked a room at Hard Rock as a back up. If CBR is closed and Disney doesn't move us, HRH it is; if CBR is open or Disney moves us, we'll cancel Uni. I was just looking at Uni APs vs regular tickets and it'd def make sense for us to get APs if we do end up going to Uni. (We already have Uni Hollywood APs from last August.) I could even be easily convinced to take a second trip in October if HHN actually happen. I could also see us getting good use out of Uni APs anyway, especially if no park hopping lasts for a while (it'd be pretty easy to decide to take a taxi over to Uni if we couldn't get a Disney park reservation we wanted, or if we finished with the Disney park we had reserved early enough in the day).

 

[deserrai]

That’s what happens when Disney screws people around enough.

A month ago I would’ve been telling you how much I dislike U/O and how I was staying at WDW when my daughter took my grandson for a day trip during our WDW stay. I had absolutely zero interest in going. Today, I’ve spent most of my day looking their website. At this point, I don’t think we’re even going to try and hit the AP preview.

Disney made their choices, but their delay in opening and then begrudgingly opening and cutting absolutely everything they could, refusing to offer AP’s any recovery, refusing to honor discounts- it will cost them long term. If I’ll jump ship, they’re in trouble. Maybe they’re making enough becoming a pro sports venue that it’s not a worry.

I feel exactly the same. The attitude seems to be that we should be grateful they plan to let us in. I have always had complete faith that Disney will always make it right. I no longer feel that way.

 

[Mom2Anna&Elsa]

That’s what happens when Disney screws people around enough.

A month ago I would’ve been telling you how much I dislike U/O and how I was staying at WDW when my daughter took my grandson for a day trip during our WDW stay. I had absolutely zero interest in going. Today, I’ve spent most of my day looking their website. At this point, I don’t think we’re even going to try and hit the AP preview.

Disney made their choices, but their delay in opening and then begrudgingly opening and cutting absolutely everything they could, refusing to offer AP’s any recovery, refusing to honor discounts- it will cost them long term. If I’ll jump ship, they’re in trouble. Maybe they’re making enough becoming a pro sports venue that it’s not a worry.

Agreed, I took my airline credits and booked Portofino Bay for Thanksgiving 2021. I originally thought I’d book Disney, but not now.

There will be plenty of people that will go back to Disney, they’ll be fine, I’m just disappointed so I’ll check other stuff out. My oldest girl might be into Harry Potter then.

 

[Tahoegal]

Hello all!

I’m not easily finding this information searching the threads, so I apologize if any of these are repeated questions.

1. It looks like Fantasia Gardens Mini Golf will be open later in June. Do you think this is a fluke on the WDW website? It does seem like it’s ideal for social distancing. Always wanted to try this! Also, does anybody know if AP discounts apply? Any other mini golf courses that you recommend?

2. How challenging is it to get reservations at Swalfin restaurants? I am under the impression that they are opened/opening. Do they require a mask to walk around the property?

3. Does anybody know if the silhouette souvenir stands are operating in Disney Springs?

4. Going back to Swalfin: since it’s walking distance to the Boardwalk, do you think that it will be accessible to walk around that resort and eat at some of the restaurants or lounges?

5. When do we think that TheVoid will open?

I just got my kids silhouettes done in DS last week. They are open!

 

[CastAStone]

$11 a month for an ap with no block out dates and parking included, no downpayment needed

Where do you see that offer?

 

[hertamaniac]

For you late owls visiting/living in Orlando, it looks like Orange County has lifted their curfew effective immediately.

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/orange-county-10-p-m-curfew-lifted-effective-immediately

 

[disneymagicgirl]

Why would you say that? The union is protecting its workers in order of seniority. These are the cast members who make the magic happen-- can you imagine what we would lose if Disney went with new, cheaper employees, or CPs only (or even primarily)? A lot of the soul would be gone.

Are you implying CPs aren’t a lot of the soul? Because my child was dcpx2 and I can tell you those kids are full of soul. Did you not watch the videos of them heartbroken when they were sent home?
ETA: I also never said they shouldn’t go in order of seniority. My comment was not directed at that at all. They definitely should.