Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[chicagoshannon]

Disney Hilton Head DVC opens tomorrow and they sent the below operational update to guests checking in soon. They also posted their recreation schedule and modified menus (they only have quick service at this resort).

I know it's small but in summary both pools open with normal hours. Crafts will still be offered, bike and other equipment rental.

The main changes I see are no movies under the stars, no campfire, the beach house QS will only be open Fri/Sat/Sun, and they reduced a few options from the menus. Overall nothing too impactful.


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I wonder why no movies. I think they've said the DisneyWOrld resorts will still have the movies.

 

[bernina]

I wonder why no movies. I think they've said the DisneyWOrld resorts will still have the movies.

At Hilton Head it's a very small area with maybe 10 benches under an old live oak (it's gorgeous). Given the benches and having to work around trees there aren't a lot of options for folks to spread out. The playground is also right there and since it's closed it may pose a problem, not sure.

 

[Disneysoule]

Disney Hilton Head DVC opens tomorrow and they sent the below operational update to guests checking in soon. They also posted their recreation schedule and modified menus (they only have quick service at this resort).

I know it's small but in summary both pools open with normal hours. Crafts will still be offered, bike and other equipment rental.

The main changes I see are no movies under the stars, no campfire, the beach house QS will only be open Fri/Sat/Sun, and they reduced a few options from the menus. Overall nothing too impactful.

I realize this isn't fully on topic about theme parks or cruises but since DVC is what's openning first I have to think other resorts will have similar operating updates. Keep in mind this is in SC and not FL, but again, I would expect more similarities than differences.

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Thanks for sharing that!

 

[skeeter31]

I wonder why no movies. I think they've said the DisneyWOrld resorts will still have the movies.

They haven’t said one way or the other on the movies at WDW. It wasn’t one of the named activities that definitely won’t be happening, but it does say that other resort activities and schedules will vary day to day and will be posted. So maybe some resorts will be able to still have the movies but others won’t. Like I could see Poly not having their movies as it’s right in the middle of a busy walkway.

 

[chicagoshannon]

At Hilton Head it's a very small area with maybe 10 benches under an old live oak (it's gorgeous). Given the benches and having to work around trees there aren't a lot of options for folks to spread out. The playground is also right there and since it's closed it may pose a problem, not sure.

Ah that makes sense. I"ve never been to HH (or VB) so didn't know the layout.

 

[bernina]

At Hilton Head it's a very small area with maybe 10 benches under an old live oak (it's gorgeous). Given the benches and having to work around trees there aren't a lot of options for folks to spread out. The playground is also right there and since it's closed it may pose a problem, not sure.

Here's a good photo of their movie setup.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I don't think that's it. The article said Goofy's is closed for 3 days and the art store will be closed for a week. It also said the Toy Store is going to close sometime this week. IF it was for Corona they would close them all at the same time for the same length.

Exactly. Sounds operational... maybe sales aren’t so hot?

 

[Anna_Sh]

Exactly. Sounds operational... maybe sales aren’t so hot?

Maybe they’re getting ready for something else (I’m not sure if there are any Disney stores/restaurants that haven’t opened yet), and they need the CMs for that?

 

[Doingitagain]

They haven’t said one way or the other on the movies at WDW. It wasn’t one of the named activities that definitely won’t be happening, but it does say that other resort activities and schedules will vary day to day and will be posted. So maybe some resorts will be able to still have the movies but others won’t. Like I could see Poly not having their movies as it’s right in the middle of a busy walkway.

If you look under the specific resort in the reopening updates, it lists activities.

For example, for Kidani it shows they will have Movies Under the Stars.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/resorts/#drawer-card-animalKingdomKidani

 

[chicagoshannon]

If you look under the specific resort in the reopening updates, it lists activities.

For example, for Kidani it shows they will have Movies Under the Stars.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/resorts/#drawer-card-animalKingdomKidani

thanks. I knew I had seen it somewhere!

 

[hereforthechurros]

26 days out for a 17 night stay so I'm with ya! I'm sure we will modify it to be shorter if we can, but each day we get closer without more info, I'm more ready to throw in the towel on the whole thing completely. I've already rescheduled twice before this.

Ouch. 17 days of wearing a mask in the heat constantly + limited dining options + park and possibly pool capacity doesn’t sound fun at all.

 

[mshanson3121]

I don't think that's it. The article said Goofy's is closed for 3 days and the art store will be closed for a week. It also said the Toy Store is going to close sometime this week. IF it was for Corona they would close them all at the same time for the same length.

Maybe, but not necessarily. Different stores here have closed due to Covid-issues and the length of time they're closed depends on what the issue is. Some have only closed for a couple days because there was a suspected guest in the store that had Covid - so they closed for 2-3 days for cleaning. However, when an employee actually tested positive, then the store was shut down longer due to staffing issues. If those stores have cross-over staff, then the reason the CM said the store may be closing this week is due to staffing shortage. Or she could be playing the bus-driver game.

 

[cakebaker]

I don't think that's it. The article said Goofy's is closed for 3 days and the art store will be closed for a week. It also said the Toy Store is going to close sometime this week. IF it was for Corona they would close them all at the same time for the same length.

I have no idea, but you’d think if that wasn’t it, they’d say why or at least something in regards to that not being it, because I think that’s the first thing that comes to most people’s minds these days.

 

[Dulcee]

As far as trimmed down menus, I'd imagine that has more to do with stocking kitchens and anticipating just what service will look like. With capacity significantly down (especially pre park opening and no ADRs) all of these restaurants need to completely change how they plan on stocking perishable foods. Local restaurants in my city have gone to similar measures as they try to navigate reopening without any real idea as to what business will look like.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I have no idea, but you’d think if that wasn’t it, they’d say why or at least something in regards to that not being it, because I think that’s the first thing that comes to most people’s minds these days.

Since when does Disney tell us anything? lol

 

[vinotinto]

Menus? Do you really need a menu to ask if a patron if they want the $41 or $42 (have seen both, LOL) eggs, quiche, bagel, fruit, or waffle?

The menu is not for the food, duh. It’s to entice guests with the upcharge / adult beverages. Would you like to add a cappuccino or a latte to your bagel? And would you like to add a Mimosa, Bellini, or Bloody Mary? And would the kids like to add a specialty beverage with a glow cube?

 

[brich330]

So...any guesses to when (or if) Disney will release additional information this week? We’re less than 30 days out and surely enough people have canceled by now. Bring on the reservation system already!

 

[cakebaker]

Since when does Disney tell us anything? lol

This is very true, but in this case, it would help them prevent a lot of rumors that could affect them. I certainly don't expect them to give us news that would be of help to us. That ship sailed a long time ago.

 

[yulilin3]

So...any guesses to when (or if) Disney will release additional information this week? We’re less than 30 days out and surely enough people have canceled by now. Bring on the reservation system already!

My guess is last week of June

 

[chicagoshannon]

This is very true, but in this case, it would help them prevent a lot of rumors that could affect them. I certainly don't expect them to give us news that would be of help to us. That ship sailed a long time ago.

There is a lot of information they can give us that would help them. Like when the hotels will open, when will the reservation system go live etc. They don't care. I've read of at least 5 people today that decided to cancel their Disney trips in favor of Universal in September because of lack of information!

They just really don't care what people assume at this point.