Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Tjddis]

or they provide a different experience for MNSSHP - almost more of an after hours event with really reduced crowds but with a bit of Halloween Theme - - maybe still the trails and character out for distance phtoo ops in halloween outfits. But no fireworks or parade

Then see if people think it is worth the cost

I don’t know...the Halloween party without Boo To You Parade, the special fireworks, the castle show and the unique character greetings? IMHO I would see absolutely no value in that.

 

[Marissa227]

or they provide a different experience for MNSSHP - almost more of an after hours event with really reduced crowds but with a bit of Halloween Theme - - maybe still the trails and character out for distance phtoo ops in halloween outfits. But no fireworks or parade

Then see if people think it is worth the cost

We’ve already bought our tickets and I’m hoping for this!

 

[Randy Miller]

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

Please move me to Jambo from YC if SAB and Hurricane Hannas are going to be closed.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I don’t know...the Halloween party without Boo To You Parade, the special fireworks, the castle show and the unique character greetings? IMHO I would see absolutely no value in that.

and I am sure you are not alone ... but I could see other people saying "this sounds better than nothing" or 'Would love to experience the park at night, with unique characters out, no lines for rides, etc."

and if they have fewer nights for it and reduce capacity for it, don't need as many people willing to "check it out" to make it worth while

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

or they provide a different experience for MNSSHP - almost more of an after hours event with really reduced crowds but with a bit of Halloween Theme - - maybe still the trails and character out for distance phtoo ops in halloween outfits. But no fireworks or parade

Then see if people think it is worth the cost

It won’t be worth the cost because they will charge the exact same price for a lesser experience, yet people will buy it up justifying it

 

[Marissa227]

It won’t be worth the cost because they will charge the exact same price for a lesser experience, yet people will buy it up justifying it

I’m one of those people I guess. Coolest time of day, lower crowds, just getting in to MK with new reservation system. We would be happy to wave at characters from a distance. I guess it would have more value for families like us that were using MNSSHP as one of our park days for our trip, and less for local families with AP.

 

[Eric Smith]

and I am sure you are not alone ... but I could see other people saying "this sounds better than nothing" or 'Would love to experience the park at night, with unique characters out, no lines for rides, etc."

and if they have fewer nights for it and reduce capacity for it, don't need as many people willing to "check it out" to make it worth while

If park hopping still isn't a thing in the early fall, this kind of Halloween party would be an interesting way to hit two parks in a day.

 

[mouselovenfamily]

So as of right now, DVC members can go back to DVC resorts on June 22nd, but the parks do not open until July 11th? And there are no other Resorts that are scheduled to open besides DVC?

 

[andyman8]

I don’t know...the Halloween party without Boo To You Parade, the special fireworks, the castle show and the unique character greetings? IMHO I would see absolutely no value in that.

It's called Disney Villains After Hours!

 

[Hoodie]

We’ve already bought our tickets and I’m hoping for this!

We already bought ours as well. At this point, I'd probably take a refund if Disney would offer it. I still don't have a lot of hope that it will go on, at least not for our dates (first party). Even though it wasn't sold out yet, I know that first one tends to be crazy so I don't know how they could even manage it as an after hours event with what they have likely sold already.

 

[focusondisney]

It's called Disney Villains After Hours!

And it costs just as much!

 

[Marissa227]

We already bought ours as well. At this point, I'd probably take a refund if Disney would offer it. I still don't have a lot of hope that it will go on, at least not for our dates (first party). Even though it wasn't sold out yet, I know that first one tends to be crazy so I don't know how they could even manage it as an after hours event with what they have likely sold already.

True. I’m expecting it to be cancelled, but we’ll go if it’s happening. We didn’t buy a park ticket for our MNSSHP day because it’s too long of a day for the kids, and I kind of doubt they’ll allow us to add a day of park tickets to our package now.

 

[yulilin3]

So as of right now, DVC members can go back to DVC resorts on June 22nd, but the parks do not open until July 11th? And there are no other Resorts that are scheduled to open besides DVC?

Fort Wilderness. It's all explained here https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

 

[Tjddis]

So from what I can glean from this board and other sources the rollout of all this has been clunky to say the least. Am I understanding things correctly that people are being moved to more expensive DVC properties, up charged for that and then given 35%? And of course if you do plan to go you still have no idea where/when you can get a dining reservation, how/when/if you can get a park reservation, which rides/attractions will be available, all while walking around in oppressive heat with a face covering? If any of that is an incorrect assumption lmk
Additionally phone CMS (bless their overwhelmed hearts) are unsure/incapable of really speaking to any of this and are hamstrung by the limitations of already shaky Disney IT. So basically what we have here is a giant mess and Disney standing in the middle saying “trust us, come on in and give us lots of money, we have been really bad in communicating so far but it will all be Magic when you get here”
So I have not yet cancelled August because I don’t have to given the new cancellation policy and I suspect all of this will implode to the point where they are going to have to dole out some serious incentives after the massive cancellations/backlash.
So aside from those that have DVC they need to redeem or APs they need to use I am interested to know if you are still going what is the motivation? Blind faith in Disney? Being so frustrated from Covid lockdown you are looking for any outlet you can get? It seems completely unreasonable to me to ask people to revise resort plans with no explanation of Park admittance/reservation procedure

 

[CastAStone]

So as of right now, DVC members can go back to DVC resorts on June 22nd, but the parks do not open until July 11th? And there are no other Resorts that are scheduled to open besides DVC?

Fort Wilderness. It's all explained here https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

Also Disney has not commented on when they will expand the number of open resorts. Just that those resorts are opening June 22.

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

I don't think there is much crossover between the HHN crowd and the MNSSHP crowd except for locals who would normally go to both. HHN is way more adult oriented than MNSSHP. I think whether either event happens will depend on what the situation is with the virus in the country in a couple months.

As a local I’ve done both events. HHN is pretty much for teens and adults. There’s a lot of walking and waiting involved. Disney’s event I think is more family oriented with treats being handed out. Two different vibes completely. I prefer Disney but HHN is worth a try if possible.

 

[CastAStone]

So from what I can glean from this board and other sources the rollout of all this has been clunky to say the least. Am I understanding things correctly that people are being moved to more expensive DVC properties, up charged for that and then given 35%? And of course if you do plan to go you still have no idea where/when you can get a dining reservation, how/when/if you can get a park reservation, which rides/attractions will be available, all while walking around in oppressive heat with a face covering? If any of that is an incorrect assumption lmk
Additionally phone CMS (bless their overwhelmed hearts) are unsure/incapable of really speaking to any of this and are hamstrung by the limitations of already shaky Disney IT. So basically what we have here is a giant mess and Disney standing in the middle saying “trust us, come on in and give us lots of money, we have been really bad in communicating so far but it will all be Magic when you get here”
So I have not yet cancelled August because I don’t have to given the new cancellation policy and I suspect all of this will implode to the point where they are going to have to dole out some serious incentives after the massive cancellations/backlash.
So aside from those that have DVC they need to redeem or APs they need to use I am interested to know if you are still going what is the motivation? Blind faith in Disney? Being so frustrated from Covid lockdown you are looking for any outlet you can get? It seems completely unreasonable to me to ask people to revise resort plans with no explanation of Park admittance/reservation procedure

That is more or less right for the end of June/Early July (guests with check ins June 22-July 4 have had success insisting that their move to a DVC room is without an upcharge, but you may need to call several times to get a CM willing to do it; there's a thread on the resorts board). But we have zero idea what will be true in August when you plan to go. I would, like you plan to, wait and see.

 

[chasgoose]

If park hopping still isn't a thing in the early fall, this kind of Halloween party would be an interesting way to hit two parks in a day.

Yeah I could see a lot of value in this if it allowed you reserve a non-MK park and the Halloween party on the same day. Honestly, as Disney gets more comfortable operationally after opening, I could see hard ticketed Early Morning Magic/After Hours events (probably unthemed or very lightly themed and w/o things like M&Gs or fireworks or parades, just extra time in the parks or certain parts of them) coming back sooner than park hopping, at least until they feel comfortable opening to a fuller capacity at all parks consistently.

 

[khmoorefield]

Just saw someone post to a Disney Facebook group, some Tour company posted that Disney resorts opening July 4. TMR Tours...never heard of them, but doesn’t mean anything (hope I can post the name, otherwise let me know and I’ll edit/erase). Definitely nothing official, just interesting to see after some of the other TA “announcements.”

 

[cakebaker]

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.

I doubt you’ll get anything for defining what little service they’re giving. It’s Disneys new promotion..Spend more, get less, just be grateful you get to be here at all.