Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Sandisw]

That’s what I’m thinking. They’re sold out there. The demand at VGC far exceeds the amount of rooms/contracts. Even though its such a small footprint, there are still people that need to use their pts. And if they’re not willing or able to travel to WDW, then theres going to be a big problem. I’m not sure we know where most of the VGC members live, but I would guess theres a good percentage that live in California

I do not own at VGC, so I don't know what the POS says, but there is language that allows owners of DVC to use the points elsewhere while their resort is closed...and it even mentions it makes it more than a one to one ratio...which is what is happening right now with VGC and AUL owners being allowed to book all other DVC

However, this does not mean they won't do something for those owners.

 

[cristen72]

SAB will reopen on August 24.

From DisneyWorld.com:

“Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts will reopen on August 24; Prior to this date, Guests of this Disney Resort hotel may enjoy the leisure pool at Disney's Beach Club Villas or Luna Park Pool and the leisure pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas”

Also hearing reports that YS and Ale and Compass should come back around that time, similar to CG and CM at Contemporary.

This is great news!!

 

[palmer220]

I have a really important question.... any news on the electrical water pagent?

I stayed at the Polynesian a couple weeks ago (8/1/20 - 8/6/20) and the Electrical Water Pageant wasn't running yet. I hope it comes back soon!

 

[Dentam]

Busy involves perspective. While obviously there won't be as many ppl. on Disney property this LD; the wait times for things could very well be higher than normal for that time and honestly probably will be. There won't be as many workers as usual, loading capacity is much less than usual, there are lots of things closed and hrs are extremely reduced. I think there's a very good chance ppl. going the first few weeks of September are not going to find wait times of what they're used to for that time of year, and instead they'll be waiting longer.

Well, let's hope not. I'll be there Labor Day week.

SAB will reopen on August 24.

From DisneyWorld.com:

“Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts will reopen on August 24; Prior to this date, Guests of this Disney Resort hotel may enjoy the leisure pool at Disney's Beach Club Villas or Luna Park Pool and the leisure pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas”

Also hearing reports that YS and Ale and Compass should come back around that time, similar to CG and CM at Contemporary.

I wonder if they'll let ppl staying at the BWV use Stormalong Bay. Probably not, but would be nice if they did considering there won't be many guests staying in these Epcot area resorts.

 

[osufeth24]

Well, let's hope not. I'll be there Labor Day week.

I think you'll see the biggest differences at MK maybe AK as well.

DHS is already pretty crowded (always hits capacity with APs), so not sure how much more croweded it will be. But I can see MK having much higher crowds than what it's been

 

[anthony2k7]

For anyone thinking it’s funny because the increase isnt that much. As she states, an increase is an increase. It doesn’t have to be 100 strollers to be a difference.

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But the difference is so little, 5 minutes later there could have been less or even zero there in the most recent photo

 

[anthony2k7]

Back to the Future is probably by my favorite non comic book movie of all time. I'm tempted to see it

Mine to... ironic really considering how little else we agree on.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Mine to... ironic really considering how little else we agree on.

 

[anthony2k7]

I saw it in the theatre, I was 12 and I still remember it, the greatest!

Iv seen it more times in theatres than I remember. It seems like whenever a theatre have an empty screen they bring it back. Plus anniversaries etc.

 

[Farro]

Mine to... ironic really considering how little else we agree on.

Mine is Raiders of The Lost Ark.

Oh man, if they could bring that back to the theatre....just thinking about the very beginning part....

 

[JacknSally]

Some added perks for UOAPs (image is a tweeted screenshot of a new email from UO. I’m not a UOAP.)

 

[brockash]

Well, let's hope not. I'll be there Labor Day week.



I wonder if they'll let ppl staying at the BWV use Stormalong Bay. Probably not, but would be nice if they did considering there won't be many guests staying in these Epcot area resorts.

Me too, but after last weekend and the availability calendar; I'm getting a little concerned (at least for that Fri-Mon.) We'll see; hopefully I'm pleasantly surprised...either way I'm just going to try to focus on that I'm at Disney something we've been trying to do since April lol.

 

[brockash]

I stayed at the Polynesian a couple weeks ago (8/1/20 - 8/6/20) and the Electrical Water Pageant wasn't running yet. I hope it comes back soon!

It makes me sad; but it wouldn't surprise at all if we've already seen the last EWP.

 

[Mit88]

Some added perks for UOAPs (image is a tweeted screenshot of a new email from UO. I’m not a UOAP.)

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Nothing major, but better than nothing.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Okay, since none of y'all answered me about the all-important teriyaki chicken bun-- it's back in Japan!!


I flew down JUST TO CHECK!

 

[TXAKDisneyFan]

Mine is Raiders of The Lost Ark.

Oh man, if they could bring that back to the theatre....just thinking about the very beginning part....

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Our local theatre chain has been open, showing a variety of old and newer movies (everything from Pulp Fiction to Ready Player One, 1917, Jurassic Park, Gladiator, The Empire Strikes Back,...). I just checked and the location we usually go to is showing Raiders.

I'm usually not impressed with AMC seating, but it depends on what you're used to. We're spoiled with our local chain (we usually go there or to the Drafthouse). Some markets have *terrible* theatres and AMC is better than any other option. I've not been to the AMC at DS, but given the early park resort amenities closing times (main CBR pool closed at 9), we might've considered a movie if it'd been open a week and a half ago.

 

[yulilin3]

Just back from Universal Studios definitely more kids and more strollers it is noticeable when it's been so quiet in terms of little screamers. Wait times hovered around the 20 to 30 min mark, I can't stream on rides at Universal like I do at Disney so did the gift shops, the HHN Tribute store and Blues Brothers and Beat Builders shows. Cannot tell you how much live music brings to these parks, the park felt alive as opposed t how Epcot is feeling right now. Got my AP button magnet and AP special voodoo donut. But the heat has been awful, it's not even the masks issue, the heat has been so bad this year

 

[TXAKDisneyFan]

Some added perks for UOAPs (image is a tweeted screenshot of a new email from UO. I’m not a UOAP.)

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We're Universal Studios Hollywood Pass holders. This is what we're getting so far

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Proof! Okay, imma go get an Italian margarita, ttyl!

 

[Mit88]

I know this conversation didnt go well the other day, but it wasn’t in regards to Prince Charming Dev himself. But for anyone that wants to know, him and Bianca tested negative for COVID-19.