Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[fla4fun]

Didn't they say AP holders could only book three days at once or was that just a rumor?

I have seen rumors of three and rumors of seven, but nothing official from Disney.

 

[CastAStone]

I definitely want to know what they mean by “later this summer” as I have a September trip and no tickets. It could mean mid July end of July or even August at this point! Not happy that we have a DVC reservation booked but can’t get a ticket. Resort guestS without tickets should get priority over those with tickets and no resort reservation.

I don’t agree that all resort guests should be prioritized over off site ticketed guests, as the ticketed guest has made a non-refundable commitment and the cash resort guest has made a refundable commitment. Disney should show their loyalty to those who had more on the line.

Now following that same logic, I think DVC guests should absolutely be prioritized similar to AP, and certainly before offsite. DVC has made the largest commitment of all, if I were you, I’d complain as loudly and as far and wide as I possibly could, because that’s just not right. I’d start by emailing Terri Schultz Who runs DVC.

 

[Eric Smith]

I’m guessing an inactivated AP voucher wouldn’t count as a ticket to allow park reservations correct?

I would think so, it counts as a ticket for FP+ reservations. I hope it does because those are the only tickets we have linked.

 

[NashvilleMama]

I'm trying to catch up for the 1st time today and hoo boy! I just can't....

So am I understanding correctly that on Monday we can reserve park days for however many ticket days we have? Staying on-site Thanksgiving week, but I only have tickets for 2 days....we'd added on another night to our stay when rescheduling but I hadn't yet bought another day's worth of tickets before they shut it down. Does this mean I'm likely out of luck for that 3rd day?? Or we just don't fully know yet? (guessing the latter.)

 

[Mit88]

Did anyone catch Pete’s video on all of this? I’m wondering how he feels about this mega dump of information

 

[CastAStone]

I just got the following email from the Dolphin. I think it's just the same info published by Disney but just in case.

We’ve shared the information below about our new Disney Park Pass system for reserving Theme Park visits to Walt Disney World Resort, and we want to make sure you have it. We look forward to welcoming our Guests back soon!
Introducing the Disney Park Pass System for Reserving Theme Park Visits to Walt Disney World Resort
It’s almost time for magic as we prepare for the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, starting July 11 with Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom and followed July 15 by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’re taking a deliberate approach that includes limits on attendance and controlled guest density to align with guidance from health and government authorities on physical distancing. We’re also using technology to power creative solutions as we develop new ways for guests to visit The Most Magical Place on Earth in this unique environment.
To manage attendance during this reopening period we are introducing the new Disney Park Pass system. During this time, all guests with a ticket or Annual Pass will be required to make a reservation in advance for each park entry, using this new online tool on DisneyWorld.com.

Here are a few important details to know about this new system:

• • You’ll need a My Disney Experience account, as this is where your Walt Disney World Resort plans are stored and managed.
• • You’ll also need a valid theme park ticket or Annual Pass that’s linked to your My Disney Experience account.
• • If you have a Disney Resort hotel reservation, be sure to link it to your My Disney Experience account beforehand, as well.

Once you’ve logged into your My Disney Experience account and linked your ticket, you’ll have access to a calendar of available reservation dates for each theme park. If you have a multi-day ticket, you will be required to make a park reservation for each date of your visit. Families and friends can link their tickets together and look to arrange theme park entries at the same time.
Please note, park reservations are limited in number and subject to availability. Availability can change until the reservation is finalized. At this time, guests will be able to select one park per day; visiting more than one park per day will be temporarily unavailable upon the reopening of the theme parks due to attendance limitations. Guests with existing tickets that include the Park Hopper Option or Park Hopper Plus Option have options available to them for ticket modifications and cancellations, and can visit DisneyWorld.com/Updates for more information. We hope to bring back the ability to visit more than one park per day soon and will continue to offer these add-ons for 2021 ticket purchases.

For Existing Ticket Holders and Annual Passholders: Beginning this week, we will reach out to existing ticket holders and Annual Passholders with more information on when they will be able to check availability to make their park reservations. We will open the Disney Park Pass system to these guests in phases, beginning with those with future Disney Resort and other select hotel stays. Later this summer, we will resume sales of 2020 tickets and Disney Resort hotel arrivals, based on availability of park reservations, while we continue to provide guests with existing tickets and Annual Passholders the opportunity to make park reservations for 2020 dates. For more information, click here or see the graphic below.

Planning a New Trip for Next Year: By June 28, all guests will be able to purchase new Disney Resort hotel packages and theme park tickets and make their park reservations for arrivals starting in 2021 as our phased reopening continues. Guests will be able to view park reservation availability on DisneyWorld.com prior to purchasing their tickets.
As you begin planning your upcoming visits, we’re also exploring engaging ways for guests to use their mobile tech to experience the magic – particularly now as the use of phones and apps continues to evolve. In 2021, we plan to unveil an innovative new offering as part of the My Disney Experience app that will bring features of a MagicBand to your smart devices, building on the app’s existing digital key feature. With this new offering on the horizon, we will be retiring our complimentary MagicBand distribution to Disney Resort hotel guests for new reservations with arrivals beginning Jan. 1, 2021. Disney Resort hotel guests will continue to have the option to purchase new MagicBands at a discount, and we'll be introducing even more colors and designs featuring favorite Disney characters in the future. Guests who prefer not to purchase a discounted MagicBand will be able to use the My Disney Experience app or a Key to the World card during their visit. We will still offer MagicBands in retail locations and on shopDisney.com, and guests will be able to continue using the wearables throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

We understand these updates may change the way you plan your visits to the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and Disney Resort hotels for the time being. We are focused on making your Walt Disney World Resort experience magical, convenient and enjoyable.

We look forward to welcoming you back to The Most Magical Place on Earth!

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If you are someone who has tickets, but a different offsite reservation, I would point out that Swan and Dolphin are both available to book right now. And for dates through early September, they are dirt cheap.

 

[Skippyboo]

OT but I legitimately want a shirt that says POP Peasant now...

In Old English Font

 

[jenjersnap]

Thank you for being so helpful! I have been taking Disney at their word re: resort amenities, they haven't promised much and I doubt they will deliver much.

Well, the DVC disappointment was two-fold: 1) not being given priority alongside AP holders if they don't have tickets (which some DVC members were hoping for) and 2) the lack of amenities that will be available at their home resorts. I believe there will be more info on that slowly trickling out as we approach 7/11, but I wouldn't be expecting any grand additions to what we already know.

For those wondering, the AP disappointment was mostly about the delayed booking window (and the forthcoming restrictions about how many active reservations an AP holder without a resort stay can have). That and the minimum extension. Again, I don't think any of this is devastating but it might be disappointing.

The next piece of the puzzle will be resort guests, particularly Value/Mod...

 

[TropicalDIS]

Wonder if you can enter the park after your reservation time if you happen to miss it? Also. I’m staying at Movies in July, but we know they won’t be open. Wonder if I even need to worry about reservations

You could at Shanghai. I think same here. If you have a 10:00 entry time, you can’t enter before that time, but any time after.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

The next piece of the puzzle will be resort guests, particularly Value/Mod...

Can you give a hint - moving is one thing but cancelling is quite another!!

 

[cakebaker]

Rumor I think.

Exact details were rumor but I believe Disney did say AP’s would have limitations due to capacity. They just didn’t specify what those were. I don’t think they’re going to allow unlimited booking of park reservations for anyone. Resort guest are limited to length of stay much like they were booking FP. My guess is they‘ll limit non resort park reservations as well.

 

[Eric Smith]

Did anyone catch Pete’s video on all of this? I’m wondering how he feels about this mega dump of information

DIS Unplugged is supposed to go live at 4:00 on YouTube.

 

[shoegal9]

Exact details were rumor but I believe Disney did say AP’s would have limitations due to capacity. They just didn’t specify what those were. I don’t think they’re going to allow unlimited booking of park reservations for anyone. Resort guest are limited to length of stay much like they were booking FP. My guess is they‘ll limit non resort park reservations as well.

Yeah, I hope so. But I guess to be safe people in my boat could just make resort reservations as well as a just in case. That’s probably what I’ll do... and just cancel.
If I change my mind.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Did anyone catch Pete’s video on all of this? I’m wondering how he feels about this mega dump of information

He said that he thinks they are doing an excellent job in regards to public safety. They discussed the blog post and said they also have many questions. They didn't get into too much opinion just yet.

 

[gatechfan99]

Carlye just said on Twitter she is hearing but not confirmed that non-resort APs will be limited to TWO days at a time of reservations.

 

[SaintsManiac]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274040271265599488

 

[randumb0]

I've bookmarked this to see if the larger cruise lines (>250 passengers) start sailing in August. I'm not talking about only DCL as I also think the initial sailings will be very limited in terms of on-board entertainment.

I can envision the larger cruise lines leaving a Florida port and going only to their own respective islands as a sort of soft-opening.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/19/cru...-us-ports-until-sept-15-trade-group-says.html

 

[Mit88]

He said that he thinks they are doing an excellent job in regards to public safety. They discussed the blog post and said they also have many questions. They didn't get into too much opinion just yet.

Thats what I figured given it was only 38 minutes. I feel like you could spend 38 minutes on each item of information that dropped this morning.

 

[cakebaker]

I would think so, it counts as a ticket for FP+ reservations. I hope it does because those are the only tickets we have linked.

Sandisw confirmed vouchers will work as a valid ticket.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

The other place just had someone on the training say park hopper will return

"Later this year"

So, some clarification on one meaning of soon.