Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[AmberMV]

Just logged onto my MDE (PC) and FP bubble is now missing.

 

[cakebaker]

Who cares about the NBA? It has nothing to do with park openings, nor will they be going into the park.

Personally, I think it has a lot to do with opening. I think having the cash flow from the NBA allows them to open much more slowly- they're not really even interested in people coming right now. And please, don't tell me about their concern for my safety. lol If you think the NBA elites aren't going to get some park time- separated from us peons of course, I've got a bridge to sell you. Of course they will.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Did you miss the Disneyland reopening announcement yesterday?

I liked the part where DLR is opening the first full on Disney hotel (no DVC and please campgrounds do not count) in the US and WDW has nada scheduled

Who had Paradise Pier on the 2020 bingo card for first non-DVC Disney Hotel to re-open?

 

[cakebaker]

I expect Disney will likely upgrade people to a better resort in this situation.

They sure didn't for me. A move from the YC, CL to a 1 br at the Riviera is not an upgrade. It may be newer, the rooms may look nicer, but dollar for dollar, my previous reservation at the Rivera was much less than what I was paying for the YC. No thanks. And yes, right now and for the forseeable future, if they don't give resort guests exclusive first dibs to park reservations, there is no benefit at all to staying on site. The transportation benefit is minimal at best and with the reduced options for transportation, it's completely gone.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

A player rep will survey his teammates before he votes. None of the players were complaining about the deal when it occurred.

you are positive no players complained?

This article says 40-50 players were voicing concerns on a conference call: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29293985/faction-nba-players-hesitant-restart-sources-say


At the end of the day they are part of a union and this is what was negotiated so unless they make arrangements to sit out (as some seem to potentially do) they will have to go and deal with the conditions ... doesn't mean they can't voice concerns while doing so

 

[Brianstl]

you are positive no players complained?

This article says 40-50 players were voicing concerns on a conference call: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29293985/faction-nba-players-hesitant-restart-sources-say


At the end of the day they are part of a union and this is what was negotiated so unless they make arrangements to sit out (as some seem to potentially do) they will have to go and deal with the conditions ... doesn't mean they can't voice concerns while doing so

That conference call was after the vote. I will have no problem if a player decides to sit home and not get paid. That said, this sounds more like trying to change the terms of the deal after they agreed to the deals terms.

 

[Farro]

Just logged onto my MDE (PC) and FP bubble is now missing.
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Yeah, mine was removed too and we aren't going until 2021! Probably just updated everyone's and then can add back in when/if fast passes come back.

 

[CogsworthTN]

Just logged onto my MDE (PC) and FP bubble is now missing.
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I noticed the same this morning on my account

 

[yulilin3]

You can book a lot of DS direct or via Open Table.

you can book most of DS on the WDW website too

 

[LSUmiss]

Nah. They announced the new cleaning procedures for rooms this week.

I was going to say no they announced tv remotes will be in a plastic bag.

 

[yulilin3]

Just logged onto my MDE (PC) and FP bubble is now missing.
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saw this reported as well on the TPAS thread, my fp has been gone for weeks now, so not new, but what is new is that I was able to book reservations for zDS on the app as of yesterday but today is not letting me do it, so they are working on the app rn

 

[Mit88]

you are positive no players complained?

This article says 40-50 players were voicing concerns on a conference call: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29293985/faction-nba-players-hesitant-restart-sources-say


At the end of the day they are part of a union and this is what was negotiated so unless they make arrangements to sit out (as some seem to potentially do) they will have to go and deal with the conditions ... doesn't mean they can't voice concerns while doing so

If everything had to be a unanimous vote to get things done, there would be very little progress in the world.
The season proposal that was expected wasn’t unanimous, the Trail Blazers said no because there are 8 games and theyre 3.5 games out of a playoff spot, so these non playoff teams are essentially there for the 16 playoff teams to get game ready. Yes, there’s a chance they could sneak into a playoff spot, but it’s going to be very tough. But they’re going down there to play anyway because they’re being paid to do so.

 

[sromanello815]

Coming from NY in August and I honestly don't know what we should do at this point. It's so disheartening with this travel ban

 

[andyman8]

People are reporting in another thread that POP and CBR are headed back soon. Anyone else hear this?

You’re on the right track...

 

[Mit88]

Coming from NY in August and I honestly don't know what we should do at this point. It's so disheartening with this travel ban

There are ways around the travel ban, but I will not discuss those.

But I also don’t think the travel ban will last much longer, if at all past the current expiration date in July. There would be lawsuits galore on the timeshare industry, not just DVC unless certain things were completely waived. Yes, youcan stay at a timeshare for more than 14 days, and then continue with your vacation after that. But that would not hold up in court. You’re paying for a vacation home, not a roof for house arrest. Disney needs people to use their points. You’re not going to find very many people that will be willing to come down to stay in their room for 14 days.

 

[Spridell]

Coming from NY in August and I honestly don't know what we should do at this point. It's so disheartening with this travel ban

There are rumors the travel band will end by first week of july.

So don't worry yet

 

[Krandor]

There are ways around the travel ban, but I will not discuss those.

But I also don’t think the travel ban will last much longer, if at all past the current expiration date in July. There would be lawsuits galore on the timeshare industry, not just DVC unless certain things were completely waived. Yes, youcan stay at a timeshare for more than 14 days, and then continue with your vacation after that. But that would not hold up in court. You’re paying for a vacation home, not a roof for house arrest. Disney needs people to use their points. You’re not going to find very many people that will be willing to come down to stay in their room for 14 days.

my guess is they want to keep it through the holiday weekend and then will drop it afterward so I think the 7/7 will be the end.

i just doubt they drop it right before a holiday weekend.

 

[Eric Smith]

Personally, I think it has a lot to do with opening. I think having the cash flow from the NBA allows them to open much more slowly- they're not really even interested in people coming right now. And please, don't tell me about their concern for my safety. lol And if you think the NBA elites aren't going to get some park time- separated from us peons of course, I've got a bridge to sell you. Of course they will.

The NBA has said that they won't so there's that. Disney is trying as hard as they can not to have a breakout associated with WDW. That's why their doing this, it is because of safety.

 

[runjulesrun]

Can someone define "soon" for me? Any guesses on if "soon" will be today? If today, what time? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Coming from NY in August and I honestly don't know what we should do at this point. It's so disheartening with this travel ban

There are rumors the travel band will end by first week of july.

So don't worry yet

I was interested in this so I just called the Florida Deparment of Health (as instructed to on their website if you have questions about the quarantine) and the person I spoke with said the exeuctive order is set to expire on July 7th. He did say "I can't guess what the governor will do" so it could be extended

But this seems counter to other things I have seen where people were saying the expiration tied to the specific regulation was removed/indefinite