Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[armerida]

Thanks. Not sure why it won’t let me. 30 min on hold with Disney...

Yes - I didn’t see the button for it on the app but the “Change reservation” button appeared under my res on the browser website. Try following this link and click on “already have a reservation? See if you can apply...
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/passholder-summer-room-offer/

 

[Leigh L]

So much awesome news this morning!!! This is great!!

Out of curiosity- are they still offering military room rates similar to the discount structure before the mess? I'm all booked up for this year but I'm nosey It looks like the return of discounts has come earlier than expected which is AWESOME! ❤

That is awesome! So happy for everyone who can get these new discounts!!

With the military rates, it's hard to say. My phone call was to book a 1-night stay at Poly. Originally we were booked at WL and moved to the Poly with the protected rate (awesome deal since we had 40% off at WL). SOG announced yesterday they aren't opening until 8/12 which is too close for comfort! (we have a night on 8/15 after our Poly stay).

A couple of weeks ago when I'd called about WL not opening, that CM kept trying to find me a new resort (I thought we were still waiting for Guest Services) and it seemed the military discounts were similar as before things shut down based on the quotes I was getting. Now I'm not sure, the CM on today's call said there were no military room rates available for the Poly and I was offered rack rate for the night. $686 incl. tax.

I wonder if the military rate inventory is truly gone with people still going or if they've lowered the number of rooms normally available for the Salute rate?

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

That is awesome! So happy for everyone who can get these new discounts!!

With the military rates, it's hard to say. My phone call was to book a 1-night stay at Poly. Originally we were booked at WL and moved to the Poly with the protected rate (awesome deal since we had 40% off at WL). SOG announced yesterday they aren't opening until 8/12 which is too close for comfort! (we have a night on 8/15 after our Poly stay).

A couple of weeks ago when I'd called about WL not opening, that CM kept trying to find me a new resort (I thought we were still waiting for Guest Services) and it seemed the military discounts were similar as before things shut down based on the quotes I was getting. Now I'm not sure, the CM on today's call said there were no military room rates available for the Poly and I was offered rack rate for the night. $686 incl. tax.

I wonder if the military rate inventory is truly gone with people still going or if they've lowered the number of rooms normally available for the Salute rate?

WOW. I totally missed the 8/12 shades announcement. That's like the 3rd delay over there.

It will be interesting to see what happens to the Armed Forces Salute room rates over time from this. Availability has been getting lower and lower in recent years it seems anyway. I'm sure the current travel restrictions have a big impact on shades and AFS demand as well.

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

Yes - I didn’t see the button for it on the app but the “Change reservation” button appeared under my res on the browser website. Try following this link and click on “already have a reservation? See if you can apply...”
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/passholder-summer-room-offer/

Yeah, I do all that, but it says "Unable to show rates at this time" for all room options, but allowed me to book new. Weird.
(My split resorts are BLT/BCV.)
I'll keep trying to modify, but I got my rooms with new reservations, I just need to make sure it acts like FP, and wont delete my PR when I cancel the original reservations.

 

[Pdollar88]

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OMG this makes it much more tempting for me to go down in September. If only I a) had the money and b) felt better about traveling in September. I definitely want that price on Yacht/Beach Club!

*EDITED* I can see it now. I had to refresh my login.

 

[dreamit]

If you have resort reservations any time soon, I recommend looking at the current offers. Especially for AP, I’m seeing excellent rates. I’ve been modifying for my stay that begins tomorrow. ( I still can’t believe I’ll be there tomorrow—soooo happy and excited!)

 

[BrianR]

I just saved over $30 a night on my Pop Peasant Preferred room next week. That's like 2 free drinks a night at the pool bar!

 

[slyster]

I just got off the phone, wait time was about 10 minutes before CM picked up, so not so bad! (We weren't able to get what we wanted/hoped since military rate rooms are sold out, so on to plan B )

Good luck to everyone calling!

It's nuts. I called at 7:00:01 and still waiting to connect LOL!

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Are AP purchases available?!

 

[02AggieGirl]

It's nuts. I called at 7:00:01 and still waiting to connect LOL!

I called right at 7. I've been on hold for over a hour now.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Mickey Views (via Instagram) is saying they are letting small batches of cars into the MK parking lot at a time so as to not overwhelm temp and bag check today.

Good luck to anyone at AP preview today! Hope everything goes smoothly!

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1281198373912051713

 

[JBeaty0507]

Yeah, I do all that, but it says "Unable to show rates at this time" for all room options, but allowed me to book new. Weird.
(My split resorts are BLT/BCV.)
I'll keep trying to modify, but I got my rooms with new reservations, I just need to make sure it acts like FP, and wont delete my PR when I cancel the original reservations.

I’m having this same problem. I NEED those AP rates. Lol

 

[osufeth24]

Not sure what's going on at the parking booth. Haven't moved an inch for a while.

A few lights that were green went red. Don't see any line moving

 

[kverdon]

Not sure what's going on at the parking booth. Haven't moved an inch for a while.

A few lights that were green went red. Don't see any line moving

Parking is very slow. Probably went red until there is space past the booths.

 

[osufeth24]

Just weird they haven't sent a single car through for 10 minutes. In any line

 

[Disneysoule]

So awesome about all the discounts today! Hoping the AP previews go as well as the CM previews but let’s remember this a possible worst case in terms of crowd levels. Things will need to keep being fine tuned best as possible to keep evolving safety measures going forward.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1281198373912051713

Photo of the parking:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1281201587088695296

 

[kverdon]

Looks like they are staging waves into the park.

 

[A2DisneyMom]

Yes - I didn’t see the button for it on the app but the “Change reservation” button appeared under my res on the browser website. Try following this link and click on “already have a reservation? See if you can apply...
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/passholder-summer-room-offer/

Thanks. Yes, that’s what I’m trying. It applies, but gives an error about being able to search for rooms “please try again later”. There is availability for our room as I was able to make a new reservation with the discount. Now still on hold (1hr, 10min and counting) to just try to apply to original, or cancel the original and not lose my park reservations!