Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Eric Smith]

with the rise of cases, does anyone think Florida will go into lockdown again?

With the politicians that are running the state, I think there is zero chance that Florida will go back in to lockdown.

 

[Ninjagrrl]

You’re being ridiculous. Have fun in your anger spiral.

I stopped responding because clearly they just want to be angry and poop on everyone who doesn't share their anger.

 

[Eeyore daily]

with the rise of cases, does anyone think Florida will go into lockdown again?

No

 

[Sandiz08]

I am really sad that they are still not communicating what they are planning on doing with my 7/10-7/20 Pop reservation. However, I will dig my heels in and wait them out. It’s like who blinks first. They are so trying to make people cancel.

Somebody posted this morning that they were given the option to modify a 7/14 checkout, oh the inconsistency.

 

[HorizonOne]

FYI to premier passholders, my pass just updated in MDE (no update on the Disneyland app yet). It added 125 days, which is long Disneyland will have been closed for. I did my premier pass upgrade at a Disneyland ticket booth for reference.

I have the Premier too, also bought at Disneyland and have been extended 125 days too. From end of December to May.

 

[Krandor]

with the rise of cases, does anyone think Florida will go into lockdown again?

No but I could see capacity limitss for places reduced again and a longer time before the next phase. So basicaly going back a phase is possible. Going back to phase 0 (lockdown (isnt)

 

[Sandisw]

But it’s always good to prepare for worst case scenarios, as we’ve seen for the last few months, not even with just Disney.

It was apparently “Too early” to prepare for COVID in January as well.

If Disney does well by their AP holders, great. But what have we honestly seen from decision making that is better than what was expected?

I personally never expect more than I am entitled to and honestly, am fine with the 4 months.

I also try not to worry about some things until I know for sure it will be an issue and then I take action.

Still think until things roll out, we have to wait to see. I do think they should be sending a lot more info out since they announced openings.

Now, I do think it would be nice for Disney to offer any AP holder who is not happy a chance to be refunded based on how many days were used and compare to multi-way ticket, So, if someone used 8 days and park hopped, then subtract that cost from what was paid and refund.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

At least the WDW refund process on reservation stuff has been faster than Disneyland Paris. I'm still waiting on a refund from my May 30th stay that I requested to cancel in March. Last time I called I was told to expect 8-12 more weeks

 

[LSUmiss]

I personally never expect more than I am entitled to and honestly, am fine with the 4 months.

I also try not to worry about some things until I know for sure it will be an issue and then I take action.

Still think until things roll out, we have to wait to see. I do think they should be sending a lot more info out since they announced openings.

Now, I do think it would be nice for Disney to offer any AP holder who is not happy a chance to be refunded based on how many days were used and compare to multi-way ticket, So, if someone used 8 days and park hopped, then subtract that cost from what was paid and refund.

And for some it works out better. My pass was to expire on 7/14. I had not planned another trip, but now that it’s extended to 11/8, I probably will. I’m also hoping that Nov will be my new renewal date. I think there is a good chance it will be since the option to renew has been removed now.

 

[Sandisw]

Why would anyone call to request a refund when you dont know what the refund is? There is no standard they legally have to meet for a refund. They could send you a $5 Disney gift card and call it a refund if they choose to. Going in blind when making a decision of Refund vs Extension is the issue for myself and DGsAtBLT. I’m able to get the Gold card with my DVC, so its not a huge deal for me. But I’m fully understanding of people that have the Platinuim pass that costs 1,200 dollars per person and are now rumored to lose out on many of the perks that had them buying those passes in the first place.

We can keep saying “stop complaining until things are official” but then they become official and you’ll say “stop complaining, at least theres still a park to go to”. This is a rumor thread on a page dedicated to a vacationing spot that costs ALOT of money. I think people are as entitled to being upset as they are the people saying they’re not upset

The email that was sent was for days closed for refunds. So, people were given that and on May 28th, they announced opening on July 11th.

Im confused as how someone can say they don’t know? Now, if someone is holding out to decide if it will be more, that is different, but to say they didn’t let AP holders now is not true.

 

[focusondisney]

But are those guests then allowed to visit the parks if they choose to play basketball?

Well, my statement was really meant as a joke, because the NBA seems to be getting things all of us would like... confirmed hotels, plans, & dining . But to answer honestly, someone posted a few days ago that Disney is leaving that up to the NBA to decide & police. Rumors are special after hours events but who knows for sure.

 

[Mit88]

I personally never expect more than I am entitled to and honestly, am fine with the 4 months.

I also try not to worry about some things until I know for sure it will be an issue and then I take action.

Still think until things roll out, we have to wait to see. I do think they should be sending a lot more info out since they announced openings.

Now, I do think it would be nice for Disney to offer any AP holder who is not happy a chance to be refunded based on how many days were used and compare to multi-way ticket, So, if someone used 8 days and park hopped, then subtract that cost from what was paid and refund.

The 4 month extension is great for Florida residents, or people that can drop everything at anytime to go to the parks.

But for people that had been cancelled on during the closure, and can’t logistically make it back even with that 4 month extension, those are the people that it doesnt work for.

And if the refund is indeed fully prorated, great. But they’re not forced to do that. Baseball is having that same issue where the owners dont want to pay 100% prorated salaries for 1/3 of a season. Difference is, Disney guests dont have a union to back them up.

 

[Mit88]

Well, my statement was really meant as a joke, because the NBA seems to be getting things all of us would like... confirmed hotels, plans, & dining . But to answer honestly, someone posted a few days ago that Disney is leaving that up to the NBA to decide & police. Rumors are special after hours events but who knows for sure.

So was mine, because of the long standing debate on whether NBA players should/would be allowed to use the parks

 

[focusondisney]

So was mine, because of the long standing debate on whether NBA players should/would be allowed to use the parks

Sorry, I guess I just rely on the “” too much.

 

[Sandisw]

Not necessarily. In this case the “for” could basically be in place of “because of”. They’re giving out partial refunds because of the parks closure. If it was a prorated refund, then they’d state that. But using the wording they did, it doesn’t give out anything definitive

With all due respect, that is just silly to assume that doesn’t mean what it says. Feel free to be upset and angry, but the email is written with common sense that the refund will be for the number of days closed.

 

[Marissaq]

I rented a vacation club for August. I booked it without tickets because I just want a break from New York and thought Disney would make sure we would have a good time. I am still hoping this is true despite that everything is in Disney's hands at this point.

Do you think by August we will see more restaurants or experiences open up. (ex: another character breakfast, a return of some more popular restaurants, new activities addressing social distancing)

 

[hedg12]

Still patiently waiting on our FL res weekday select extensions. We have a trip in Nov. & the extensions will easily cover those dates (plus maybe another trip in January or February )

A Disney bus driver told me over the phone that there will be a secret park hopping tunnel that runs under all of WDW that certain guests will be able to use

I can verify that those tunnels were hand dug with gold spoons that were originally meant for BOG restaurant...

 

[woody337]

Still patiently waiting on our FL res weekday select extensions. We have a trip in Nov. & the extensions will easily cover those dates (plus maybe another trip in January or February )


I can verify that those tunnels were hand dug with gold spoons that were originally meant for BOG restaurant...

Is that where they are using the MK VII monorails?

 

[Krandor]

A Disney bus driver told me over the phone that there will be a secret park hopping tunnel that runs under all of WDW that certain guests will be able to use

It's true and there are entrences to the tunnel at GDT, GF, and YC.

 

[Mit88]

With all due respect, that is just silly to assume that doesn’t mean what it says. Feel free to be upset and angry, but the email is written with common sense that the refund will be for the number of days closed.

And the fine print that says “Not guaranteed entrance to a park” doesnt mean they expect the parks to hit capacity on any other days outside of July 4th, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve, but they put it in there and are clearly using that language on their side now for a completely different reason they originally intended that language.

If theres no definitive nature to a statement, they can easily change what it means.

I never said that they will, I’m saying that they could