Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SaintsManiac]

Am I reading this right that we will get 5 months instead of 4 months if we are paid in full?

Reopening Policy Options

As the Walt Disney World theme parks prepare to reopen, we see a lot of Passholder enthusiasm to get back to the magic. We are eager to see our cherished Passholders too. We also recognize that Park reservations will change the way that many of our Passholders prefer to enjoy their pass. With that in mind, we are offering these alternative options to manage your pass.
If you are an Annual Passholder that has paid in full, your options include:

• You will receive a one month extension to your pass (unless you choose one of the alternative options below). This additional month will automatically be processed and visible in your My Disney Experience account in October 2020.
• Alternatively, and in lieu of the one month extension, Passholders who have paid in full may choose to cancel their annual pass and receive a partial refund.

Yes.

 

[SierraT]

I’m so confused. All I need to know is if they will allow me to re-book or the very least book a room this summer. I had to reschedule twice and was then cancelled (well, I cancelled so should rephrase).

 

[Disneysoule]

I have a DVC reservation with tickets for the first week of opening. Haven’t received any communication from WDW since the first e-mail announcing reopening and cancellation of FP+ and ADRs. Weird.

I am in The same boat dvc reservations for end of July and annual pass but no emails yet. Assuming I get to book a reservation I have a question. We are debating flying or driving from Massachusetts. We can go either route but wonder what the group thinks is the safer way at this point?

 

[Shelleyfs]

Thank you. My brain is going in circles like so many of us.

 

[Sandisw]

So the AP extension of 30 days says it’ll show up in October. What about those of us who currently with the 117 day extension expire before that? Ours expire August 9 now and we have a trip planned Aug 20-30. DVC so we have points we have to use. Thanks Disney.

It wouod show up on the renewal. If you are not renewing I’d give them a call next week to check.

 

[WhitneyMB]

Thats a big question. Could people purchase APs now and they’d work fine on monday (if they have a resort reservation). Thats a big risk to take without having a definitive answer

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

Well find out Monday unless someone gets clarification before then!

I talked to three different phone cast members today and they all told me that an annual pass linked to your MDE that had not yet been officially activated would work fine for reservations on Monday. I’m seeing others across the internet being given that answer too, so fingers crossed!

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

We're platinum APs with 4 trips booked (July/Aug, early Nov, Thanksgiving week, and Jan). Neither DH or I have received a single e-mail yet.

S**N, S**N!!

 

[Krandor]

I’m so confused. All I need to know is if they will allow me to re-book or the very least book a room this summer. I had to reschedule twice and was then cancelled (well, I cancelled so should rephrase).

Cannot re-book or book at this point. Coming soon.

 

[Sandisw]

I’m so confused. All I need to know is if they will allow me to re-book or the very least book a room this summer. I had to reschedule twice and was then cancelled (well, I cancelled so should rephrase).

Basically, no new reservations or tickets will happen until those who have them already have been given a chance to book.

I think anyone wanting to go in 2020 who has no room or ticket, is going to have a tough time.

 

[fla4fun]

I am I. The same boat dvc reservations for end of July and annual pass but no emails yet. Assuming I get to book a reservation I have a question. We are debating flying or driving from Massachusetts. We can go either route but wonder what the group thinks is the safer way at this point?

If it were me, I would drive, because you have more control regarding social distancing and other protective measures. You don’t have a lot of control over whether an asymptomatic person sits near you on the plane. It would depend on the airline and how full the plane would be.

 

[twinmom13]

So if you have a resort package with hoppers, you can call and modify the package starting Monday, presumably to remove the hoppers. If you bought your package before the price increase, does that mean you are rebooked at the higher price and lose the benefit of the lower rate?

 

[wareagle57]

CM preview dates. Each CM can bring up to 3 guests

• July 7 & 8: Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
• July 13 & 14: Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT

not sure if it was posted already, haven't followed this thread since this morning
Did I miss something? lol

I read elsewhere but have not seen on the HUB that only one preview slot will be available for CMs. I'm wondering if that means 1 out of the 4 days or 1 out of the 2 days for MK/AK. Sure would be great to be able to get one for MK or AK and then one for HS or Epcot. I have calmed down quite a bit after seeing all the previews and the fact that they are apparently extending passed by an additional month. Still really want to be there on the 11th but oh well.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274074439215390722

Oh great now I gotta pay for photopass. Portrait mode photos look better. I get it though

 

[Sandisw]

So do we know if children need separate MDE accounts? This doesn’t sound correct.
If they have tickets and are listed on my account and are under 18 , we should good.

I was told no.

 

[SierraT]

Basically, no new reservations or tickets will happen until those who have them already have been given a chance to book.

I think anyone wanting to go in 2020 who has no room or ticket, is going to have a tough time.

Thanks, that‘s what I thought. Kinda sad but it’s ok.

It may not necessarily be a bad thing, I’m just looking forward to at the very least seeing the parks opened and people enjoying them again.

 

[marsh0013]

It wouod show up on the renewal. If you are not renewing I’d give them a call next week to check.

Yeah no interest in renewing. We’re just trying to get one last trip in to make up for a March/April cancellation and use up DVC points. And to make park reservations on Monday, I’ll need it before then. So I have to call. Tried now but keep getting all circuits busy.

 

[fla4fun]

Oh great now I gotta pay for photopass

Either that, or it’s back to the days of asking a fellow guest to take your photo. I have taken a lot of photos for other guests over the years, and so long as I can hit the hand sanitizers afterward, would not mind doing it now.

 

[yulilin3]

I read elsewhere but have not seen on the HUB that only one preview slot will be available for CMs. I'm wondering if that means 1 out of the 4 days or 1 out of the 2 days for MK/AK. Sure would be great to be able to get one for MK or AK and then one for HS or Epcot. I have calmed down quite a bit after seeing all the previews and the fact that they are apparently extending passed by an additional month. Still really want to be there on the 11th but oh well.

it says the CM needs to pick one park only per preview so either MK or AK and either DHS or EP
ETA it might just be 1 out of the 4
Cast Members and up to three (3) additional Guests (or the total number of eligible dependents on your Main Entrance Pass, whichever is higher), to visit one theme park of your choice on one of the following dates:

 

[vinotinto]

So what’s the betting odds for Monday? We getting Stitch ate the page or Donald having to duck out. Or are we getting the ole standby of space mountain in orbit? Place your bets people!

Like this post if you think Space Mountain
Laugh, if you think Donald will have to duck out
Wow, if you think Stitch will eat the page
Love, if you think Disney's amazing graphic artists will create a new Disney IT can't handle it page *just* for Monday's expected debacle!

(BTW, mods, we need an in-post poll feature)!

 

[johnnyr]

Did you count the one month extension that APs are getting for the park hopping being not available? It would be great if your pass expired in January not December.

My AP was set to expire on 8/29/2020. It was just extended until 12/24/2020. I arrive onsite 12/25/2020 through 1/1/2021. Are you saying they are giving AP holders an additional 30 days past the extension?