Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[OKWFan88]

We have AP's and were able to book for POP for Feb 2021. Not a fan of the rack rate, but at least it's booked. Didn't have to purchase tickets which is good since we already have AP's. Also was able to do park reservations for our trip. Did this all online, took less than 15 min.

 

[Raggou]

Yikes! That's almost all the values!!!

While unfortunate I think this makes sense... at least for now.

 

[Farro]

While unfortunate I think this makes sense... at least for now.

I think it's premature of them to not allow booking for values all the way through 2021!

 

[Azziefan]

Hi everyone!

If this question Would be better on another thread please send me a link to another.. okay so I understand we have to wear masks which I’m fine with.. but has anyone heard how strict this policy is? Just because I really want to take them off just or pictures... do we think that would be allowed?

 

[Farro]

Yep, able to get pop for July - pricing is pretty crazy - room only - $367 for one night deposit
I still have that fear of buying pkg right now - thought of buying tix doesn't agree w me right now

If you are booking completely new, you are better off buying a package. Only $200 down and due 30 days out from start of trip (I think). If you cancel by 30 days you get all your money back.

If you do room only, you put down a bigger deposit (unless room less than $200) and buy tickets separate, which I'm not sure if tickets are refundable if you need to cancel. Also, if you wait to buy tickets, always the chance price increases!

 

[Jen0107c]

Has anyone else noticed crazy high rates for 2021? I put down three deposited; end of March at GF Main building cl, end of June beach club cl, and Fourth of July week 2 bedroom cl at contemporary. While I know the prices are always high on the club room, prices are way up from this past year.

 

[rteetz]

Anyone able to add tickets for stays in sept 2020? I need only 1 more ticket.

Cannot add 2020 at this time. Disney said “later this summer”

 

[Snowysmom]

Finally got through and am on hold for who knows how long! Now listening to It's a Small World. Yikes!

 

[CastAStone]

We booked online, Pop Century. When we pulled up our July date, none of the All-Star resorts showed up. I think they might only be showing resorts that have been announced to be reopening. All-Stars have not been announced for a reopen date, so that may be why they are not showing.

As a value POP is crazy high without a discount

We have AP's and were able to book for POP for Feb 2021. Not a fan of the rack rate, but at least it's booked. Didn't have to purchase tickets which is good since we already have AP's. Also was able to do park reservations for our trip. Did this all online, took less than 15 min.

We also booked Pop Century; Preferred room for $250/day after tax for April. Hoping to move to a preferred room at All Star Movies eventually.

We had previously had POR booked for about the same rate for September 2020, but all the moderates were $330+ after tax for our dates and I can't even begin to justify that.

 

[tinkerhon]

If you are booking completely new, you are better off buying a package. Only $200 down and due 30 days out from start of trip (I think). If you cancel by 30 days you get all your money back.

If you do room only, you put down a bigger deposit (unless room less than $200) and buy tickets separate, which I'm not sure if tickets are refundable if you need to cancel. Also, if you wait to buy tickets, always the chance price increases!

Thanks ! Might go that way !

 

[nkosiek]

Here is a list of what is not opening from shops to restaurants

https://comicbook.com/irl/news/disn...aurants-that-wont-reopen-with-parks-revealed/

That's a lot of shops closed. Looks like everything in SWGE and almost every shop in World Showcase. I'm surprised there's not a push to bring more staff in, including those non-union positions of lower management who aren't being called back yet to get some of these places open.

 

[Ninjagrrl]

So, where's our resident person with the inside info?
I'm hearing a rumor that AKL hotel side is going to open this year and those trying to get rooms moved from there are being told to wait, or that it's not closed, they just haven't announced it's opening date yet.
Is it @andyman8 that usually has the Intel?

 

[The Pho]

News

Six Flags Great Adventure will be opening on July 3rd.

Virginia Parks will be allowed to open July 1st.
However it looks like Busch Gardens Williamsburg will remain closed until at least phase 4, to avoid the 1000 person limit the state has imposed on them.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

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@Blog_Mickey: Disney World Claims Disney Park Pass System Didn’t Have Glitches, Blames User Error
https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/disn...system-didnt-have-glitches-blames-user-error/

 

[tinkerhon]

We only put the $200 deposit down. Not planning on paying anymore until probably next spring. Hopefully a good discount will come out in January to apply.

Yea, I was looking at the price per.night w tax , which was $367
I would have to leave $225 down for room only

 

[woody337]

Finally got through and am on hold for who knows how long! Now listening to It's a Small World. Yikes!

You will hear that about 30 times.......good luck

 

[CastAStone]

Has anyone else noticed crazy high rates for 2021? I put down three deposited; end of March at GF Main building cl, end of June beach club cl, and Fourth of July week 2 bedroom cl at contemporary. While I know the prices are always high on the club room, prices are way up from this past year.

I compared 2020 to 2021 for equivalent dates in April before booking; CBR Standard Room went up about 12%; AoA LM and Pop Preferred went up roughly 7% each. Call it the Skyliner Tax.

I didn't compare any other resorts, sorry.

 

[rockpiece]

How long have people been stuck on this stupid "We're Almost in Orbit" screen when trying to book 2021 resorts today? I've been on It for about 35 minutes now.

 

[Marionnette]

Hi everyone!

If this question Would be better on another thread please send me a link to another.. okay so I understand we have to wear masks which I’m fine with.. but has anyone heard how strict this policy is? Just because I really want to take them off just or pictures... do we think that would be allowed?

There will be designated areas in the parks to relax in if you feel the need to remove your mask. You can remove it to eat or drink or if you’re in the pool. Otherwise, they ask that you keep masks on.

Just like anything else with Disney, there are varying degrees of enforcement. I’ve read accounts of lax enforcement in DS and then very strict enforcement in the resorts. But the rule is “Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members. Please bring your own face coverings and wear them at all times, except when dining or swimming.”

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Yep, able to get pop for July - pricing is pretty crazy - room only - $367 for one night deposit
I still have that fear of buying pkg right now - thought of buying tix doesn't agree w me right now

wow - POP is $367/night?