Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[runjulesrun]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/disney-will-discontinue-airline-travel-packages-in-2021/As has been discussed here already, WDW is going to use the current situation to make some changes they’ve been wanting to for a while. Here’s an example. They’ve been wanting to do this for a while.

This is a good change. As a TA, I spent 10 1/2 hrs on hold trying to get through to Disney's air department when they announced they were closing in March. After multiple disconnections, they closed at 9pm and I never got through. Client rented a car and drove home since we couldn't fix his air in time. It was awful. I wouldn't use their air in the future anyway.

 

[Jrb1979]

I dont disagree, but you can’t restrict people forever. Living your one and only life being forced to wear a mask, not be able to socialize etc is not healthy. Its acceptable for the time being, but eventually it has to go. States are opening up, and once they’re fully open, theres little chance you’re going to be able to convince people to shut down again

I'm not saying you can't open things. What's so hard about being 6 ft apart for the time being. You can still socialize at that distance. What more do you want? It feels like everyone wants the physical distancing to just go away.

 

[Mit88]

I'm not saying you can't open things. What's so hard about being 6 ft apart for the time being. You can still socialize at that distance. What more do you want? It feels like everyone wants the physical distancing to just go away.

What does physical distancing have to do with the reason why you replied to me in the first place? Many, if not all of the things you claimed couldn’t be brought back in a month dont require close distance. You can have EMM EMH without people being closer than 6ft from you. You can discontinue the mask mandate without forcing people to be within 6ft away from one another.

The only thing I mentioned that might cause the 6ft distancing to go away is something your favorite park, Universal started doing, removing SD markers and telling people to fill in excess space. Now, that doesnt mean they all of a sudden don’t care. It just means they’re transitioning.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Trimmed down menu at Topolino's revealed.

Bummer the ricotta app is gone

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/topolinos-terrace-trims-down-menu-ahead-of-reopening/

 

[Sandisw]

I have read elsewhere that MS has been telling some DVC owners today that Jambo is on a list for July 10th to reopen,

I wonder if this means we may see a few other deluxe hotels announced this week?

 

[vinotinto]

Trimmed down menu at Topolino's revealed.

Bummer the ricotta app is gone

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/topolinos-terrace-trims-down-menu-ahead-of-reopening/

Yeah, they have been updating the reopening menus, and they are indeed “trimmed.” At Topolino’s, the heartier breakfast options, such as the steak and the sausage hash, have been removed. Even with the “modified” character experience, it is rough to pay $42 for an omelette or a fruit salad.

Kona is down to 4 breakfast options. If carbs are not your thing, you can have two eggs with bacon. Not too exciting, really.

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

Aw. I remember we used to do the Eastern Airlines packages when I was a kid in the 70s/80s. Then my dad would take me on the If You Had Wings ride over and over - back then it was sponsored by Eastern. The pilot even gave me a wings pin once!

I was a model as a child and I did one of the original photo shoots for Eastern Airlines as the official carrier for WDW back in 1971. We were flown down from D.C. in the morning, did photos (Tomorrowland wasn't even completed yet) did a bunch of other attractions for the camera, and flew back late that night. We had several photogenic flight attendants....although they were stewardesses then, LOL, in the photos with us. Back then, you flew into the converted military base. Good times.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I have read elsewhere that MS has been telling some DVC owners today that Jambo is on a list for July 10th to reopen,

I wonder if this means we may see a few other deluxe hotels announced this week?

C'mon Beach Club. I want to go in the pool!

 

[MickeyEars]

I was a model as a child and I did one of the original photo shoots for Eastern Airlines as the official carrier for WDW back in 1971. We were flown down from D.C. in the morning, did photos (Tomorrowland wasn't even completed yet) did a bunch of other attractions for the camera, and flew back late that night. We had several photogenic flight attendants....although they were stewardesses then, LOL, in the photos with us. Back then, you flew into the converted military base. Good times.

That’s so neat, thanks for sharing your story!!

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

Yeah, they have been updating the reopening menus, and they are indeed “trimmed.” At Topolino’s, the heartier breakfast options, such as the steak and the sausage hash, have been removed. Even with the “modified” character experience, it is rough to pay $42 for an omelette or a fruit salad.

Kona is down to 4 breakfast options. If carbs are not your thing, you can have two eggs with bacon. Not too exciting, really.

Yeah, I'd be hard pressed to book that one at this point.

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

Trimmed down menu at Topolino's revealed.

Bummer the ricotta app is gone

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/topolinos-terrace-trims-down-menu-ahead-of-reopening/

The Burrata is gone, but I see the ricotta.

 

[andyman8]

I have read elsewhere that MS has been telling some DVC owners today that Jambo is on a list for July 10th to reopen,

I wonder if this means we may see a few other deluxe hotels announced this week?

Interesting! Can DVC Members still book Jambo for 6/22 to 7/10?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The Burrata is gone, but I see the ricotta.

Ah, I totally misread that, I thought the list of what was left but it is what is removed. So ricotta is still there but buratta removed.

Guess it does seem like more expensive items removed not that I can read properly (like the tomohawk veal shank being removed)

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

Ah, I totally misread that, I thought the list of what was left but it is what is removed. So ricotta is still there but buratta removed.

Guess it does seem like more expensive items removed not that I can read properly (like the tomohawk veal shank being removed)

At least the dinner menu still has a reasonable assortment of items, the fixed price breakfast menu was decimated !

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Interesting! Can DVC Members still book Jambo for 6/22 to 7/10?

Yes.. and there's full availability, even in the value options!

 

[mmackeymouse]

Trimmed down menu at Topolino's revealed.

Bummer the ricotta app is gone

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/topolinos-terrace-trims-down-menu-ahead-of-reopening/

Noooooooooooooooooo. Was planning to head to the Lounge specifically just for the burrata.

Yeah, they have been updating the reopening menus, and they are indeed “trimmed.” At Topolino’s, the heartier breakfast options, such as the steak and the sausage hash, have been removed. Even with the “modified” character experience, it is rough to pay $42 for an omelette or a fruit salad.

Kona is down to 4 breakfast options. If carbs are not your thing, you can have two eggs with bacon. Not too exciting, really.

I would like to assume that the modified character experience along with the trimmed menu would lead to a lower price.

But...I'm sure I will be disappointed.

The Burrata is gone, but I see the ricotta.

Oh thank goodness for small miracles.

 

[cakebaker]

I would like to assume that the modified character experience along with the trimmed menu would lead to a lower price.

That’s funny!

 

[Doingitagain]

I have read elsewhere that MS has been telling some DVC owners today that Jambo is on a list for July 10th to reopen,

I wonder if this means we may see a few other deluxe hotels announced this week?

That would be wonderful! But could it also be one of the MS mistakes? I was told that Jambo would be open "because all DVC resorts will be open" and people were clearly moved from Jambo to Kidani.

 

[mmackeymouse]

That’s funny!

It is. But, it's not.

It's one of those things where you laugh because if you didn't, you'd cry.

I just don't know how they could justify the price considering the offerings. I really and honestly don't.

 

[BrianR]

Yes.. and there's full availability, even in the value options!

Half of the value studios give you a savannah view, and half the front of the resort. We lucked into the savannah ones on a split stay that opened up (typically those are like the holy grail due to how cheap the points are) and we had a great time. If Jambo is still closed it may be worth a flyer if someone is staying at Kidani just to get the cheaper points amount and have them move you right back on over to Kidani. Then again with how much of a DVC points crush there will eventually be with all of these banking exceptions it may not be worth it to save some points.