Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[DGsAtBLT]

MLS is using Swan and Dolphin. Those hotels were announced the other day to be closed through 7/29.

Missed that, thanks!

 

[SaintsManiac]

Me waiting the the AP preview e-mail to come in.

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Me waiting for 2021 bookings to open back up. LOL

 

[Eric Smith]

People feel the way they feel. Reading all the rumors on this board, especially latest about nothing but DVC opening until the end of the year can make people think it's slightly excessive.

So what if they think that? It can be both. You can think yes this needs to be implemented this way for now, but continuing almost to next year might be excessive. And of course we are thinking of it going to next year because that's what's being talked about on this thread! And before anyone says quit panicking, I'm not actually panicking. I'm just discussing the future with everyone else because there is nothing else to discuss at the moment.
I may have a different opinion than you, but it doesn't mean I'm hysterical!

I don't understand why this is a controversial opinion. Certainly nothing to be upset over.

And really, please stop explaining to me it's a pandemic, never happened before, need to be cautious - I get it. Search my posts and I'm sure I've said those same phrases long before this.
I can agree with that, and I can also think maybe, just maybe, if it goes on for long, Disney might be taking this a touch too far.

No one should be making long term decisions about what they're going to do based on rumors flying around this board. Case in point is Jambo house.

 

[woody337]

I just got an email confirmation from Disney for my August 24th Grand Floridian trip. My military room & dining plan ticketless package has been converted to "Military Disney Resort Hotel Package Basic Plan" and my total has been updated to reflect the dining plan removal.

I have not received this email for my July 19th stay at Pop yet, which was booked with the same military room & dining plan ticketless package. However, I logged into my MDE and it looks like the same change was made. The amount has not yet been refunded back to my gift cards.

This is a recent update as both still had the dining plan attached yesterday.

So with your reservations, it still shows booked at both of those resorts?

 

[rteetz]

Is MLS a bubble or do they just need a place to stay? Could they be partially in Jambo, but DVC can still use their small portion of rooms?

Bubble as well as far as I know. Swolphin it is.

 

[RWinNOLA]

Yes it looks like Jambo and Kidani both are wide open for most DVC room Types. Last week Jambo had no avaialblity. I guess when MLS is going to Swalphin they dont need those rooms

Yep. Jambo went from no availability to wide open for all room types in July and August.

What’s weird is most DVC resorts have lots of availability in July and August but there is a significant drop off from September thru the end of the year and then things open up again in January.

 

[Stewa646]

I have a reservation for the Dolphin for July 21-23, when it looks like the soccer people will be there.

I just got an email from Swolphin. They note my upcoming reservation, then state that they are reaching out to me to let me know that when the parks re-open, it will be at reduced capacities, that park entry can't be guaranteed, and that they don't know what limits and restrictions may be in place, etc. Then they tell me that the Swan and Dolphin themselves will be offering limited services, etc.

Then they tell me that in light of this they understand if I'd rather cancel and that I need to let them know if I still want to come by June 15 or they're going to cancel my reservation for me.

I'm pretty sure they're gonna cancel my reservation anyway so I don't see the need for all the subterfuge.

Hm I wonder how they will handle the packages booked through Costco. I have not heard a peep from them about this and assume I won't be getting this email since I booked third party. I'm thinking I'll end up getting canceled.

As a second question, have people been able to get July tickets refunded instead of just extended by calling? Costco told me Disney is only allowing extension currently.

 

[Chris Ehlers]

There aren’t a ton of units there, right? We stayed DVC there last year but I can’t remember.

660 Total DVC rooms at Kidani and 288 total DVC rooms at Jambo

 

[DisneyEater]

Yep. Jambo went from no availability to wide open for all room types in July and August.

What’s weird is most DVC resorts have lots of availability in July and August but there is a significant drop off from September thru the end of the year and then things open up again in January.

I would guess that's because it's more points in the summer combined with people hoping restrictions will ease later in the year.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

So with your reservations, it still shows booked at both of those resorts?

Yes, but I am outside of the current resort change/confirm window so that part isn't surprising to me.

 

[kylenne]

Hm I wonder how they will handle the packages booked through Costco. I have not heard a peep from them about this and assume I won't be getting this email since I booked third party. I'm thinking I'll end up getting canceled.

As a second question, have people been able to get July tickets refunded instead of just extended by calling? Costco told me Disney is only allowing extension currently.

Here's the latest information I saw. You'll have to contact Costco Travel:

In order to better serve our guests during the temporary closure of Walt Disney World Theme Parks and hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin will close effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 12:00pm EST through July 29, 2020.

For guests with existing reservations for any future arrival date, including reservations with pre-paid rates that are typically more restrictive, we will allow full changes or cancellation without a charge up to 24 hours prior to arrival, as long as the change or cancellation is made by July 29, 2020. Please note that any changes to existing reservations will be subject to availability and any rate differences.

For guests making new reservations for any future arrival date, including reservations with pre-paid rates, from today until July 29, 2020, we will allow the reservation to be changed or cancelled at no charge up to 24 hours before your scheduled arrival date. Please note that changes to the reservation will be subject to availability and any rate differences.

Please note that this policy does NOT apply to travel associated with a group booking. Guests who booked via online travel agents or other third-party travel professionals are advised to contact their booking provider for information on their policies.

We will continue to make adjustments to our operations as appropriate and look forward to welcoming guests back as soon as it is advisable. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/swan...n-with-disney-world-closed-through-july-29th/

 

[Pyotr]

Yep. Jambo went from no availability to wide open for all room types in July and August.

What’s weird is most DVC resorts have lots of availability in July and August but there is a significant drop off from September thru the end of the year and then things open up again in January.

That’s normal for DVC rooms. It’s called the “Fall Frenzy.” Lower point rooms coupled with better weather and festivals make it the most popular time to go.

 

[Farro]

No one should be making long term decisions about what they're going to do based on rumors flying around this board. Case in point is Jambo house.

Discussing, not making decisions. Did I say making decisions?

Just forget it.

 

[Lewisc]

We stay at YC several times a year for about 20 years. Just did a quick count of where I remember the life guards to be... I count 13, including the one at the top of the slide & the one at the kiddie slide. And I may have even missed one. And there are 2 shifts of lifeguards too. That is a lot of people to pay for a severely limited guest count.

BC and YC have around 1200 rooms. It makes no sense opening SAB fur just BCV. Particularly since 100% of the costs would have to be charged to BCV.

 

[westie55]

What’s weird is most DVC resorts have lots of availability in July and August but there is a significant drop off from September thru the end of the year and then things open up again in January.

This makes sense to me. It will take time for people to get back to work and be comfortable travelling again, not to mention all the restrictions and closures that are inevitable in the early days of opening. Summer people are starting to cancel in droves while people with fall reservations are still holding out to see what things will be like. I don't expect July and August to be busy at Disney. It takes a "special" person (like me lol) to be chomping at the bit to pay normal prices for a greatly reduced experience all while walking around in a mask in the brutal heat.

 

[Marionnette]

There aren’t a ton of units there, right? We stayed DVC there last year but I can’t remember.

A maximum of 216 villas in Jambo. That would be if every 2BR lockoff were to be booked as a separate 1BR and studio.

 

[Eric Smith]

Yep. Jambo went from no availability to wide open for all room types in July and August.

What’s weird is most DVC resorts have lots of availability in July and August but there is a significant drop off from September thru the end of the year and then things open up again in January.

Most people rebooked their cancelled trips for the fall which is already a busy time for DVC. With the possibility of losing points, a lot of owners didn't want to cut it close to the potential opening date.

 

[Eric Smith]

Discussing, not making decisions. Did I say making decisions?

Just forget it.

The original post that I replied to was talking about making decisions.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Me waiting the the AP preview e-mail to come in.

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[SwirlTheCitrus]

hhn is a go?!

Maybe MNSSHP is possible?!