Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[OnceUponATime15]

That is a good observation, makes sense for Disney. They could still hold the competitions, maybe no crowd (which would be a bummer) but very doable. Plus they could do this without the park being open, which probably wont be open in June, answers the questions that some had, why would anyone stay at the resorts without the park, well this is one big case. Lends more credance to the resorts being open in June.

A crowd of cheer families is still a crowd. Until the restrictions on large group gatherings are lifted, resort or park or ESPN Sports complex won’t make a difference.

 

[Sandiz08]

The cheer competitions are a big deal. A lot of money and preparation go into routines. It would depend on how many gyms are actually participating. I know some gyms have pulled out. The National cheer org has already said the competitions will not happen past June 30. The new season would start July 1, so there may just not be any this year.

 

[HuskieJohn]

It wasn't. Covid is the problem.

CoViD exposed the problems...

People being overall not hygienic was the problem.
My shop went from using 1 tub a soap in a month to 4-5 and that is with a few less people.

People coming to work even if they are sick was the problem.
My shop/office frequently has sick people come in to work to power through...heck even now people are still coming in sick

People who are sick are not being able to get tested immediately is the problem.
My dad and his wife had CoViD and it took them 6 different calls and 4 different Dr virtual visits before they would agree to testing. Once tested it took 12 days to get them their positive results.

Many more problems exposed but this is just to give an idea

 

[HuskieJohn]

We had a split-stay reservation for June 22-29 and last night we got a notification that Disney was canceling our first night (no explanation and today it was removed from MDE). They still haven’t canceled our second stay...

What resorts were you booked for?

I wondering if the rumors from the other site that shall not be named about room cancellations if that is true for only some resorts.

My guess is the canceled room was from a non-DVC resort and your good reservation if from a resort that has DVC...but just a guess.

 

[xuxa777]

A crowd of cheer families is still a crowd. Until the restrictions on large group gatherings are lifted, resort or park or ESPN Sports complex won’t make a difference.

By no crowd, I meant no cheer families or friends in the building, which at these competitions is pretty much the crowd

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

Over on the Theme Parks board some folks have reported their reservations being canceled for early May and a lot of the Disney news sites have reported cancellation emails starting to go out for stays through May 16. It seems like some May stays are being cancelled now but lots of people are reporting not receiving anything from Disney yet.

I imagine they are doing it in waves--canceling all of May at one time would result in a flood of calls, so cancel in increments and deal with those individuals. I cannot imagine Disney reopening in May, especially since Universal has announced it is closed through the end of May.

 

[Moliphino]

Over on the Theme Parks board some folks have reported their reservations being canceled for early May and a lot of the Disney news sites have reported cancellation emails starting to go out for stays through May 16. It seems like some May stays are being cancelled now but lots of people are reporting not receiving anything from Disney yet.

My May 16-24 is still showing in MDE, as are all my fastpasses and ADRs. I'm pretty sure it won't be happening, but it's not canceled yet.

 

[Farro]

CoViD exposed the problems...

People being overall not hygienic was the problem.
My shop went from using 1 tub a soap in a month to 4-5 and that is with a few less people.

People coming to work even if they are sick was the problem.
My shop/office frequently has sick people come in to work to power through...heck even now people are still coming in sick

People who are sick are not being able to get tested immediately is the problem.
My dad and his wife had CoViD and it took them 6 different calls and 4 different Dr virtual visits before they would agree to testing. Once tested it took 12 days to get them their positive results.

Many more problems exposed but this is just to give an idea

Would love to expand on your list - especially some of the causes of your above problems, but can't on this thread.

Post on another forum!

 

[anthony2k7]

What resorts were you booked for?

I wondering if the rumors from the other site that shall not be named about room cancellations if that is true for only some resorts.

My guess is the canceled room was from a non-DVC resort and your good reservation if from a resort that has DVC...but just a guess.

Makes sense. Far more sense than the cheer event theory.

I predicted a while ago several resorts would remain closed - especially the ones with only buses for transport and no DVC.

 

[mmackeymouse]

What resorts were you booked for?

I wondering if the rumors from the other site that shall not be named about room cancellations if that is true for only some resorts.

My guess is the canceled room was from a non-DVC resort and your good reservation if from a resort that has DVC...but just a guess.

This entirely makes sense. The only thing that doesn't make sense to me is that it was cancelled, with no explanation. And, Disney wasn't even offering any sort of re-schedule option.

If they start shutting down resorts, I fully expect/expected them to make good on those reservations, and move them around, even if it is to a mod, even if it is to a Deluxe, like SSR. I would not expect them to just cancel, with absolutely no help to the guest.

 

[lilypgirl]

Makes sense. Far more sense than the cheer event theory.

I predicted a while ago several resorts would remain closed - especially the ones with only buses for transport and no DVC.

Lots of money to be had by both Disney and Varsity at these competitions so don’t count it out so quickly.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

By no crowd, I meant no cheer families or friends in the building, which at these competitions is pretty much the crowd

Speaking as someone who for many years attended national & International competitions. (dance not cheer) The audience is only a small part of the competition, cheer groups tend to be very large onto themselves, many studios and many age levels competing. Not unusual to have several thousand kids at a large meet.

I’ve been during Pop Warner a few times, you have kids all over the resorts practicing their routines - how do you take the group (who are not practicing right now due to the group size restrictions & social distancing) to a competition and expect them not to socialize or practice before hitting the stage to compete. Add in crowded dressing areas, arrivals at the venue about two hours before your time slot in case of last minute scheduling changes and the kid’s themselves watching their competitors.. it’s always a crowd.

It’s great to be optimistic but the logistics of group gathering still come into play.

 

[Sandiz08]

Lots of money to be had by both Disney and Varsity at these competitions so don’t count it out so quickly.

Yep, my daughter does cheer. She isn’t competing this year. The only thing that’s confusing is why the previous poster wasn’t notified about the cancellation.

 

[MissPotts]

What resorts were you booked for?

I wondering if the rumors from the other site that shall not be named about room cancellations if that is true for only some resorts.

My guess is the canceled room was from a non-DVC resort and your good reservation if from a resort that has DVC...but just a guess.

actually both were Value - Music and Movies. Music was canceled

 

[Mrs Grumpy]

actually both were Value - Music and Movies. Music was canceled

Have you called to find out why yet?

 

[xuxa777]

Speaking as someone who for many years attended national & International competitions. (dance not cheer) The audience is only a small part of the competition, cheer groups tend to be very large onto themselves, many studios and many age levels competing. Not unusual to have several thousand kids at a large meet.

I’ve been during Pop Warner a few times, you have kids all over the resorts practicing their routines - how do you take the group (who are not practicing right now due to the group size restrictions & social distancing) to a competition and expect them not to socialize or practice before hitting the stage to compete. Add in crowded dressing areas, arrivals at the venue about two hours before your time slot in case of last minute scheduling changes and the kid’s themselves watching their competitors.. it’s always a crowd.

It’s great to be optimistic but the logistics of group gathering still come into play.

Yes I sadly know from experience too, plus we have all seen CHEER on netflix by now (for those that haven't you should, it is good). There will be ways to mitigate around any issues to handle these events in June. It might not happen because of other issues, but the are probably trying to see if they can do it.

 

[Jroceagles]

Have you called to find out why yet?

yes love to hear what they say

 

[MissPotts]

Have you called to find out why yet?

DH is calling today to get more info. Our magical express reservation was not canceled, but is now showing for arrival for our second stay. Very strange.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

DH is calling today to get more info. Our magical express reservation was not canceled, but is now showing for arrival for our second stay. Very strange.

Keep us posted, like others I’m curious why a cancellation and not a relocation.

 

[HuskieJohn]

This entirely makes sense. The only thing that doesn't make sense to me is that it was cancelled, with no explanation. And, Disney wasn't even offering any sort of re-schedule option.

If they start shutting down resorts, I fully expect/expected them to make good on those reservations, and move them around, even if it is to a mod, even if it is to a Deluxe, like SSR. I would not expect them to just cancel, with absolutely no help to the guest.

Agreed. If that were me and was flying in/out and now had a day or two without a room I would be upset and on the phone until it was resolved.