Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[andyman8]

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.”

Lol I just can't anymore

 

[AmberMV]

Um, if you guys pull up your MDE and look at your "FP PLANNING KEY CARD" does your "Valid" date show 6/12/2020?

 

[mouselovenfamily]

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.

For people that are traveling in July, and their Resort is not open, Disney is expecting them to pay an upcharge to move to a resort that is open? Or are they starting to give upgrades at no additional charge right now?

 

[cakebaker]

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

There are always people willing to pay for less. It’s how they get away with what they do. I’m not one of themanymore, but then I quit doing the parties when Disney thought stuffing them to the point you couldn’t move was a great idea. There’s one positive out of this, they can’t do that, at least not for a while. I’m willing to give Disney all my money, I just expect something good in return.

 

[chasgoose]

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.

My understanding is that so long as people with June 22-July 4 reservations keep the same dates, Disney will move people without changing their rates (except for whatever adjustments need to be made for removing free dining and adding the 35% discount on the rack rate of their originally booked room). It's only when you try to change dates that you will have to pay 35% off the rack rate of whatever DVC/FW option they offer you. Not sure what would happen to someone keeping their dates who is moved from a premium view room at a Deluxe resort to a DVC studio or FW cabin (in which case they could be being moved to a cheaper room) but for those who were moved from a value or moderate, they usually have been able to pay the same rate, adjusting for the FD to 35% RO difference.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

For people that are traveling in July, and their Resort is not open, Disney is expecting them to pay an upcharge to move to a resort that is open? Or are they starting to give upgrades at no additional charge right now?

for ONLY certain dates: June 22 to July 4 right now:

Keep your trip dates - Disney is moving people to an open resort and not charging an upgrade fee
Change to later in the year - you pay the difference

Some people have reported being able to drop a few nights off of longer trips without charge, but you can't move the whole trip without the difference charge right now.

 

[Tjddis]

And it costs just as much!

Yep. Never really saw the point in VAH. We would take advantage of evening EMH instead. I am not a big fan of the paid EMH events that don’t offer anything unique. After all that’s one reason I pay extra to stay on property
As a window into my thought process I am also over the Desert parties. The Pirates and Pals cruise aside. The ones in DHS (Frozen & SW have some cool perks too, including unique alcohol! Back in the day we did Tomorrowland Terrace, but now they oversell it and it’s just not worth the cost. How much desert can one eat? Plus there are plenty of cool spots to catch the FW and HEA if you just put in a little effort. I learned those spots on these boards so thank you all...

 

[cakebaker]

Um, if you guys pull up your MDE and look at your "FP PLANNING KEY CARD" does your "Valid" date show 6/12/2020?

I have no idea where I would see this.

 

[AmberMV]

Um, if you guys pull up your MDE and look at your "FP PLANNING KEY CARD" does your "Valid" date show 6/12/2020?

Early prediction based on my own single speculation from what I see: Reservation system comes online 6/12/2020, 30 days ahead of July 11 opening

 

[TheMaxRebo]

There are always people willing to pay for less. It’s how they get away with what they do. I’m not one of themanymore, but then I quit doing the parties when Disney thought stuffing them to the point you couldn’t move was a great idea. There’s one positive out of this, they can’t do that, at least not for a while. I’m willing to give Disney all my money, I just expect something good in return.

I think for some people though they would see a chance in the parks at night with very low crowds and a lot of Halloween themeing as getting "more" than what they were getting from the current parties (one of the biggest complaints I have seen of late of the parties is the over crowding of them ... so, see, Disney can market is as "due to guest demand ...")

 

[AmberMV]

I have no idea where I would see this.

Pull up MDE app, select your tickets and see what your FP planning key card valid date is

 

[Tjddis]

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.

Thanks for validating me! I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you I always appreciate your posts and perspective. And not just cause you validated me!

 

[woody337]

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.”

Which Facebook group was it ?

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Yep. Never really saw the point in VAH. We would take advantage of evening EMH instead. I am not a big fan of the paid EMH events that don’t offer anything unique. After all that’s one reason I pay extra to stay on property
As a window into my thought process I am also over the Desert parties. The Pirates and Pals cruise aside. The ones in DHS (Frozen & SW have some cool perks too, including unique alcohol! Back in the day we did Tomorrowland Terrace, but now they oversell it and it’s just not worth the cost. How much desert can one eat? Plus there are plenty of cool spots to catch the FW and HEA if you just put in a little effort. I learned those spots on these boards so thank you all...

We are generally no in park extras kind of people and prefer to spend extra on our resort and dining instead. I have never done VAH but did do the regular one, they are unique in that they offered the ability to walk around MK and ride whatever you want whenever you want with no effort and with little to no wait (7DMT an exception when we went).

They’re expensive and hard to justify IMO, especially when we go for longer periods and don’t really need it, but they did offer something unique in the world of long waits and crowded and shortened EMH. I can see why a modified MNSSHP that kind of mimicked that with some extra Halloween flair would be appealing.

 

[mcmry5]

Pull up MDE app, select your tickets and see what your FP planning key card valid date is

Where would the "FP Planning Key Card Valid Date" be? I have two Gold APs and three 6-day base tickets in MDE for our family from our trip in March and a trip booked 7/19-24 at a DVC resort. I don't see anything that says FP planning key card. . . . Do you have a screen shot you could share?

 

[Rosanne]

Where would the "FP Planning Key Card Valid Date" be? I have two Gold APs and three 6-day base tickets in MDE for our family from our trip in March and a trip booked 7/19-24 at a DVC resort. I don't see anything that says FP planning key card. . . . Do you have a screen shot you could share?

Me too. I can never find the things people talk about on MDE ... either app or desktop and I reinstalled my app about two weeks ago.

 

[one_cat]

Pull up MDE app, select your tickets and see what your FP planning key card valid date is

I don’t see one of those.

 

[AmberMV]

This

 

[khmoorefield]

Which Facebook group was it ?

Disney Yacht and Beach Club group

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

​ This Thanks for posting a pic. WTheck, I don't have that either.