Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Looks like Jambo is available for DVC members to book through the end of the year again.

Time to create some conspiracy theories around that!

 

[coolbrook]

When I called Magical Express to do this directly, they directed me to this website (www.disneymagicalexpress.com)
where I was able to enter my flight info. I got followup email confirmation that stated we may not get our luggage tags, but that if we turned in our baggage claim tickets, they would pick up our bags.

Thank you so much for providing this website address. I was just able to complete my Magical Express request for my July 13 arrival.

 

[Sandisw]

Looks like Jambo is available for DVC members to book through the end of the year again.

Time to create some conspiracy theories around that!

Here is mine, They pulled them when they thought NBA would be there. Then the realized that they had no legal way to keep DVC owners out of already booked rooms, once they open the building to guests, including NBA.

To add, they dumped all dates...so I could just book June 18th if I wanted...even though no resort is open...

The reason DVC did not open Jambo building right away is that Kidani has a lot of openings and it did not make sense to open both buildings right now. This came from Terri Shultz to a DVC owner.

I think this is a good sign that those that are at Jambo in DVC will not be moved when the resort opens to hotel guests.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Here is mine, They pulled them when they thought NBA would be there. Then the realized that they had no legal way to keep DVC owners out of already booked rooms, once they open the building to guests, including NBA.

To add, they dumped all dates...so I could just book June 18th if I wanted...even though no resort is open...

The reason DVC did not open Jambo building right away is that Kidani has a lot of openings and it did not make sense to open both buildings right now. This came from Terri Shultz to a DVC owner.

I think this is a good sign that those that are at Jambo in DVC will not be moved when the resort opens to hotel guests.

I'm selfishly hoping that we start to see people moved over to Jambo/Kidani with these resort closure moves.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1270738396206563329

 

[Mal6586]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1270738396206563329

I hope Disney does something similar. When I gave blood last week, my forehead temp with the touchless thing was like 99.5 but when they took it orally in the interview room, it was 97.7. That’s a big difference!

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Looks like Jambo is available for DVC members to book through the end of the year again.

Time to create some conspiracy theories around that!

conspiracy theory ....

MLS passed on Jambo House because the YC is available and SAB which isn’t open to guests - will be used by soccer players

 

[rteetz]

Not sure why one would think it’s a good idea to bring up political conventions here but just a reminder politics aren’t allowed and off topic comments are also not allowed.

 

[cakebaker]

hhn is a go?!

Maybe MNSSHP is possible?!

I don’t think what Universal is doing gives any encouragement that WDW will do the same. U/O has been much quicker to open up than WDW has been.

 

[Lewisc]

I hope Disney does something similar. When I gave blood last week, my forehead temp with the touchless thing was like 99.5 but when they took it orally in the interview room, it was 97.7. That’s a big difference!

Isn't rectal temperature the most accurate?

 

[andyman8]

I went back too. I listen to it as a Podcast through Apple and ~35:30 John says,
“Everyone’s going to have to take a chill pill and relax. Everybody wants to know, ‘I’m traveling in November—what’s going to happen to my reservation?’ You got to wait and see what Disney says about it. As far as we know only DVC properties and Fort Wilderness will be open through the end of they year.”

Yeah, but that’s what has been posted on this thread for weeks.
The (now-deleted) post from last night said the agency had essentially received official word from Disney that no other resorts would be open through the end of the year. I think that’s a different sentiment from what John said. He wasn’t saying “We at Dreams have been told that only DVC resorts and FW will be open through the end of the year.” He’s interpreting the same information we have. His advice is good though: everyone just needs to take a breather and wait for an official Disney announcement. Disney has not commented on the reopening plans for future hotels.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

I don’t think what Universal is doing gives any encouragement that WDW will do the same. U/O has been much quicker to open up than WDW has been.

If UO has HHN and WDW doesn't have F&W or MNSSHP they would lose an incredible number of visitors-- there would be no impetus for fall travel whatsoever. Additionally, I highly doubt that the current restrictions will remain stagnent-- masks may be here for a while, but to think that Disney won't continue to reopen incrementally is unsupportable.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

If UO has HHN and WDW doesn't have F&W or MNSSHP they would lose an incredible number of visitors-- there would be no impetus for fall travel whatsoever. Additionally, I highly doubt that the current restrictions will remain stagnent-- masks may be here for a while, but to think that Disney won't continue to reopen incrementally is unsupportable.

I think Disney will see how it goes and how staffing is (F&W does take a lot of staff0 ... I could see some delays, like not having any MNSSHP in August, but baring any big setbacks I would be surprised if there aren't *some* MNSSHP and at least some form of F&WF - I think they just bring in too much $ for Disney to not try to have something for them, even if reduced experience

 

[DisFitz]

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.

I had June park tickets and those were refunded at my request.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

If UO has HHN and WDW doesn't have F&W or MNSSHP they would lose an incredible number of visitors-- there would be no impetus for fall travel whatsoever. Additionally, I highly doubt that the current restrictions will remain stagnent-- masks may be here for a while, but to think that Disney won't continue to reopen incrementally is unsupportable.

I’m not sure about HHN having anything to do with that. HHN and MNSSHP are so so different and their target audience is vastly different. Sure, there is is *some* crossover - people who would do both. But I don’t really see HHN taking the place of MNSSHP for people who were set on that.

For years Disney didn’t have F&W or MNSSHP. I don’t see a connection with those guests switching over to HHN. I think the people who really want a Disney fix soon and are comfortable traveling during a pandemic will go get their Disney fix, festival, party or not. I think parties and festivals will definitely come back, but I don’t think Disney needs to rush them this year.

I think Disney without MNSSHP and F&W would draw more guests than UO without HHN. I think UO has more to lose if they don’t do HHN.

 

[Dsny4fun]

Housekeeping for hotels...does this mean they will not be making the beds daily but instead they will bring towels and empty garbage every 2 days?

 

[Flamingeaux]

Isn't rectal temperature the most accurate?

Why do I feel like Disney is giving us all a rectal temp reading the last few months???

 

[Flamingeaux]

Housekeeping for hotels...does this mean they will not be making the beds daily but instead they will bring towels and empty garbage every 2 days?

I would think they would push hard on the no mousekeeping offer. Heck, even bump up the amount a little to make it more appealing.

 

[gatechfan99]

I hope Disney does something similar. When I gave blood last week, my forehead temp with the touchless thing was like 99.5 but when they took it orally in the interview room, it was 97.7. That’s a big difference!

Very similar experience yesterday. I have my temp checked at work every day and it's always in the 97.5-98 range. I went to the dentist yesterday and you have to wait in your car before they're ready. I was about 20 minutes early, sat there with the car turned off but the windows rolled down so I didn't feel too hot. I went in and they checked it immediately and was 99.4. A minute later in the AC and I was already down to 98.6.

Just makes me wonder how much of a problem this will be after long walks from parking lots or buses, and then standing in the direct sun for a slow moving line. Yes, they may take you somewhere to do a follow up temp and you still get in, but how slow moving will this process be on those types of days for a majority of parties.

 

[cakebaker]

If UO has HHN and WDW doesn't have F&W or MNSSHP they would lose an incredible number of visitors-- there would be no impetus for fall travel whatsoever.

We could say that about the water parks too. I don’t think Disney is trying to encourage people coming to the parks and won’t be for quite some time.

I’d be amazed, with all the restrictions in place, that they would have MNSSHP. I think the original dates are a near sure bet not to happen. I suppose if things improve dramatically, perhaps a few in October, but they’d have to return to fireworks, shows and parades and a huge increase in capacity limits. You have have to wonder if a few dates are worth it cost wise. I just don’t see it happening.