Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[disneyfan150]

So maybe it’s just me... but it seems that they have removed the fireworks over the castle when you open the MDE App

Yes! How sad!

 

[SarahC97]

I was thinking this same thing. For our trip in July, we have my husband and myself with APs and our three kids with six day tickets, all tied to our DVC reservation. I am inclined to think that if APs also have resort reservations they would be able to make more than three days worth of park reservations, at least to align with their resort stay.

I know assuming is a bad idea, but I agree with you. I assume APs with resort reservations will be able to make theme park reservations for each day they're booked. At least, I hope so!

 

[mcmry5]

I know assuming is a bad idea, but I agree with you. I assume APs with resort reservations will be able to make theme park reservations for each day they're booked. At least, I hope so!

My primary thought is that we are not local APs. We live in Illinois. However with the number of trips we had planned it made sense to buy APs. We only use the APs when staying on property. So, to give the option of a certain number of visits during a certain time frame wouldn’t work for us. I believe there are others in that same situation.

I know there are also different levels of APs. Perhaps that will play into number of reserved days, although that seems to make it more complicated than it needs to be.

Sigh.....how much I’d love some news right now....

 

[Jrb1979]

Disney is very good at distracting their fans from the news they want by releasing new magic bands.

If I was Disney I would be concerned about losing a lot of fans over how they are handling this. Look at the few hardcore fans here coming over to the dark side.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Disney is very good at distracting their fans from the news they want by releasing new magic bands.

If I was Disney I would be concerned about losing a lot of fans over how they are handling this. Look at the few hardcore fans here coming over to the dark side.

People who are upset with Disney still have trips booked. I wouldn’t worry too much about them losing fans.

 

[bks9581]

It also appears as if they removed FP+ from the My Plans header in MDE. Seems they are making changes behind the scenes, hopefully we'll hear something "soon"

*Edited to add that FP+ doesn't seem to appear in any menus in MDE.

 

[SarahC97]

My primary thought is that we are not local APs. We live in Illinois. However with the number of trips we had planned it made sense to buy APs. We only use the APs when staying on property. So, to give the option of a certain number of visits during a certain time frame wouldn’t work for us. I believe there are others in that same situation.

I know there are also different levels of APs. Perhaps that will play into number of reserved days, although that seems to make it more complicated than it needs to be.

Sigh.....how much I’d love some news right now....

I'm with you. We live in Indiana, so flexibility with our platinum passes is the whole reason we bought them. Hopefully we'll hear soon.

 

[Disneysoule]

My primary thought is that we are not local APs. We live in Illinois. However with the number of trips we had planned it made sense to buy APs. We only use the APs when staying on property. So, to give the option of a certain number of visits during a certain time frame wouldn’t work for us. I believe there are others in that same situation.

I know there are also different levels of APs. Perhaps that will play into number of reserved days, although that seems to make it more complicated than it needs to be.

Sigh.....how much I’d love some news right now....

We are in the same boat. Out of state AP's from MA. It made sense for us to buy AP because of the number of trips this year. We also stay on property but if we only get a certain number of park days we need to figure out other plans for days with no park or cancel. It is what it is but we just need some info our trip is in 44 days! As we all do... I hope we get some news soon!!

 

[skeeter31]

I'm with you. We live in Indiana, so flexibility with our platinum passes is the whole reason we bought them. Hopefully we'll hear soon.

But there are Floridians like us who also have Platinum APs and I wouldn’t want to be treated differently than out of state Platinums when it comes to reserving park days just because I live closer. If they’re going to allow a certain level of APs to book as many days as they want, it needs to be universal, not just for out of staters.

 

[Eric Smith]

For the guest arriving July 11th, 12th, 13th, they have had to make final payments with out knowing if they have a park reservation? No dining can be set up still?

Final payments are due 7 days out right now.

 

[SarahC97]

But there are Floridians like us who also have Platinum APs and I wouldn’t want to be treated differently than out of state Platinums when it comes to reserving park days just because I live closer. If they’re going to allow a certain level of APs to book as many days as they want, it needs to be universal, not just for out of staters.

Yes, but I think any AP with a resort reservation should be able to book parks for the length of their stay. That's the context we were talking about this in.

 

[Dsny4fun]

People who are upset with Disney still have trips booked. I wouldn’t worry too much about them losing fans.

I may still have a trip booked right now, but if restrictions don't ease up, then yes I will cancel

 

[SaintsManiac]

It also appears as if they removed FP+ from the My Plans header in MDE. Seems they are making changes behind the scenes, hopefully we'll hear something "soon"

*Edited to add that FP+ doesn't seem to appear in any menus in MDE.

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yep I think it disappeared yesterday. I noticed when I logged in to grab photos on my phone.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I may still have a trip booked right now, but if restrictions don't ease up, then yes I will cancel

oh I understand. The person I quoted wasn’t referring to restrictions.

 

[mcmry5]

But there are Floridians like us who also have Platinum APs and I wouldn’t want to be treated differently than out of state Platinums when it comes to reserving park days just because I live closer. If they’re going to allow a certain level of APs to book as many days as they want, it needs to be universal, not just for out of staters.

Right, and that was why I wondered if they might do something with the levels of APs.

I was just saying that the limited days wouldn’t work for us because we don’t live close enough to go for a day.

 

[skeeter31]

Yes, but I think any AP with a resort reservation should be able to book parks for the length of their stay. That's the context we were talking about this in.

In that regard, anyone with a purchased ticket that’s set for a number of days should be able to book parks for the length of their stay/ticket. And as I posted earlier today, I really think people will be able to do just that (aside from the first week of opening and maybe some weekend days not being able to get their first choice of park). Being on these forums everyday does inflate the Disney desire as we’re surrounded by like minded people who are die hard Disney fans and can’t wait to return. But as we’re seeing with UO, the demands just isn’t going to be there outside of the diehards. Disney is covering themselves by saying you may not be able to book for everyday, but I really don’t see it being an issue.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

This makes perfect sense for guests with regular tickets. But for APs Im hoping that there is some compensation as well. Park hopping and entering any park we want, when we want, is one of the main reasons we buy AP. If they limit the days we can enter they remove the value of purchasing AP.

That is exactly what I have been thinking. Are there AP holders who will be ok with one of the rumors about only being able to book 3 days out of 30 days? If you only get to enter 10% of the time, is Disney going to refund 90% of the cost of your AP (prorated for time period they have such restrictions) or extend the valid date for same number of days they restrict use? I know it is just a rumor, and it could be only for the time they operate under limited capacity, but that is still a significant reduction in the value of your AP, and a Figment magnet won't cut it!

 

[mcmry5]

That is exactly what I have been thinking. Are there AP holders who will be ok with one of the rumors about only being able to book 3 days out of 30 days? If you only get to enter 10% of the time, is Disney going to refund 90% of the cost of your AP (prorated for time period they have such restrictions) or extend the valid date for same number of days they restrict use? I know it is just a rumor, and it could be only for the time they operate under limited capacity, but that is still a significant reduction in the value of your AP, and a Figment magnet won't cut it!

Great points, but... I don’t have a Figment magnet yet!

 

[A2DisneyMom]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1271800710775091200

Woohoo!

Includes premium! 16 choices at least.

This is great and I ordered the whole family a premium band for our 7/13 check-in, but they released them so late that we now have to pick up at check-in...the same in-person check-in that MDE is urging me to skip by doing on-line check in and going straight to my room.

Just another example of Disney contradicting itself and leaving guests more confused than ever less than 30 days from their arrival.

We’ve definitely reached the point where more information from Disney isn’t just appreciated, it’s essential.

 

[AmberMV]

Come on, Disney, give us some real news. We are getting scrappy