Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TheMaxRebo]

What I find a little entitled are journalists that will be down at WDW covering the remainder of the season calling it a “hostage” situation being “stuck” at WDW for 2+ months. Sorry, but there are far worse situations you could be in for 2 months than being “stuck” at world class resorts with plentiful amenities, while getting paid

"hostage" is definitely too strong and the wrong word to use. I can see being concerned and not happy about being away from family and "stuck" in one location for months. Doesn't mean you don't suck it up and do it but I can understand not being crazy about that aspect

 

[Sandisw]

My understanding is that CM's are booking Pop and CBR for dates in later 2020 and they should not be. Not sure what will happen with this reservations as we move forward. But, the current status is they should only be rebooking DVC or FW for any dates in 2020 at this time.
Needless to say, this is a huge mess. I have some choice opinions on it - but as a TA - I'll respect my pride and joy for now!

Sorry. I meant reporting that CMs are being called back to work soon at those places .

 

[sullivan.kscott]

Well I think it’s working. I’m so considering dropping my Disney trip for August and going to Universal. I know when I’m not wanted

We postponed Disney indefinitely, and extended what was a bookend to start the trip to a week at Universal in August. Surprisingly, my kids took it better than I did! They’ve been waiting for a while to build some droids, so I thought they’d be devastated.

 

[skeeter31]

Once all the parks open up, no way can they go with just the DVC hotels being open. CBR and Pop are large hotels plus with the Skyliner access it’s will be easier to social distance on Skyliner than a bus.

Well they definitely can keep just those resorts open if they don’t want a large amount of people on property. CBR and Pop being large also works against them from a staffing prospective. A lot more housekeeping staff needed in those resorts.

 

[yulilin3]

Some CM have been recalled for the DVC resorts, start to work next Wednesday June 17
The schedules have now shifted to coming out on Wednesday as well.
No CM theme parks calls have been made, some merchandise park CM have been recalled to go to DS and Warehouse to start "soon"

 

[Skippyboo]

My understanding is that CM's are booking Pop and CBR for dates in later 2020 and they should not be. Not sure what will happen with this reservations as we move forward. But, the current status is they should only be rebooking DVC or FW for any dates in 2020 at this time.
Needless to say, this is a huge mess. I have some choice opinions on it - but as a TA - I'll respect my pride and joy for now!

How can they take all the people booked at Pop, All Stars, Caribbean Beach and the both Port Orleans and tell them you have to go to DVC which are Deluxe resorts? Are they going to make them pay the price difference?

 

[Krandor]

"hostage" is definitely too strong and the wrong word to use. I can see being concerned and not happy about being away from family and "stuck" in one location for months. Doesn't mean you don't suck it up and do it but I can understand not being crazy about that aspect

I've been on business trips to nice locations before and still didn't enjoy being away from home. Weeks or months on end would be rough.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

some merchandise park CM have been recalled to go to DS and Warehouse to start "soon"

I wonder if this is where those Pop merch CMs that are rumored to have been recalled are going.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Homecomin' releases temporary menu and statement on reusable squeeze bottles (refills will still be offered). note brunch will not be offered when they first reopen

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/home...ment-on-refillable-moonshine-squeeze-bottles/

 

[Searc]

What I find a little entitled are journalists that will be down at WDW covering the remainder of the season calling it a “hostage” situation being “stuck” at WDW for 2+ months. Sorry, but there are far worse situations you could be in for 2 months than being “stuck” at world class resorts with plentiful amenities, while getting paid

I'd rather be with my family for those two months, but that's just me.

 

[Eric Smith]

How can they take all the people booked at Pop, All Stars, Caribbean Beach and the both Port Orleans and tell them you have to go to DVC which are Deluxe resorts? Are they going to make them pay the price difference?

So far, as long as people have kept the same dates, there was no price increase. The people also didn't get a choice as to what resort they were moved to from what I've heard.

 

[CastAStone]

Just because they open CBR and Pop doesn't mean that they open all of CBR and Pop. Something to watch for.

 

[woody337]

Once all the parks open up, no way can they go with just the DVC hotels being open. CBR and Pop are large hotels plus with the Skyliner access it’s will be easier to social distance on Skyliner than a bus.

Thats been my concern. There simply isn't enough space to condense all the guests to the dvc resorts. If they are expecting that many people that will make it even harder to get park reservations

 

[SaintsManiac]

What I find a little entitled are journalists that will be down at WDW covering the remainder of the season calling it a “hostage” situation being “stuck” at WDW for 2+ months. Sorry, but there are far worse situations you could be in for 2 months than being “stuck” at world class resorts with plentiful amenities, while getting paid

You are taking it too personally. This situation turned pro sports upside down. Not everyone is going to be happy about this arrangement. Yes they will do what needs to be done, but they can complain if they want to just like anyone else.

 

[Searc]

How can they take all the people booked at Pop, All Stars, Caribbean Beach and the both Port Orleans and tell them you have to go to DVC which are Deluxe resorts? Are they going to make them pay the price difference?

If Disney moves you, you will not be charged the price difference. It wasn't the guests decision to close a resort.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I'd rather be with my family for those two months, but that's just me.

For millions of dollars I'd pack my husband's bags for him

 

[yulilin3]

I wonder if this is where those Pop merch CMs that are rumored to have been recalled are going.

No idea, i have several friends who know co workers have been called to DS, warehouse and then most of the dvc resorts

 

[Searc]

I've been on business trips to nice locations before and still didn't enjoy being away from home. Weeks or months on end would be rough.

Yep, my DH hates traveling for work.

 

[Searc]

For millions of dollars I'd pack my husband's bags for him

Sports writers/media don't make millions of dollars. The only ones getting rich are the players and coaches.

 

[wombat_5606]

I'd rather be with my family for those two months, but that's just me.

This year, I'd jump at the chance.