Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[midnight star]

And very soon they will be launching new incentives for national travel and that the tourism industry will bounceback hopefully in a matter of years

Hope they do something for states far away

 

[Tigger's ally]

The original plan (from late June/very early July) was to reopen remaining resort restaurants when their “cash-side” reopened. For example, BLT at Contemporary reopened on 6/22 with The Wave and Contempo Cafe then when the actual hotel reopened on 7/10, CG and CM came back. Given that attendance hasn’t been where they expected (and resort occupancy has been disappointing), that plan has basically been thrown out. Hotel reopenings were called off. When CBR reopened, Sebastian’s Bistro didn’t reopened (and may never, based on some unconfirmed rumors). When YC reopened, YS and Crew’s Cup stayed closed (even though they had configured and marked up the spaces for social distancing), much to the surprise of many who worked. The hope with those two is that maybe they’ll come back later this year, depending on how Resort occupancy and attendance goes.

With no official reopening date set for BWI at the moment, the pessimistic answer is that neither of those locations you mentioned will be back anytime soon. Some on the Dining Boards reported that Yelp has November reopening dates listed for them, but I wouldn’t put any stock in that. Those type of third party sites have been all over the place with these closures. That said, with BW, I could see a scenario where DVC demand picks up in October and perhaps they open at least one of those restaurants. If things go really well in October, it’s also possible that maybe they’ll open up BWI (or BC) for Thanksgiving and/or the December holidays and maybe those restaurants reopen with it. As I’ve said before, October is going to be an important month in determining what the remainder of the year and early 2021 look like.

Short answer: as of now, not anytime soon, but there’s a not impossible chance (hopefully) that will change. We probably won’t get a lot of notice.

Should have put the short answer up top.....

 

[LSUmiss]

I'm curious to see what the price will be without the characters.

There will be characters it says.

 

[KayMichigan]

There will be characters it says.

I'm afraid not:

The princesses will be taking a break from their royal duties greeting Guests, but there will be plenty of delicious fare and fun to be enjoyed in this beautiful, one-of-a-kind restaurant.<<

 

[Disney Bobby]

I don't like the Poly Moana overhaul. The Polynesian doesn't need to be character themed like the cheap hotels. It's an experience that stand on it's own and is classic Disney. It's already got a theme that Walt picked out. Doesn't need a theme on top of the original theme.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Hope they do something for states far away

Yeah, with Disney World specifically not incentivising national travel FL shouldn’t waste any money on that right now...

 

[Mit88]

I don't like the Poly Moana overhaul. The Polynesian doesn't need to be character themed like the cheap hotels. It's an experience that stand on it's own and is classic Disney. It's already got a theme that Walt picked out. Doesn't need a theme on top of the original theme.

Ill reserve my judgement until its finished. But theoretically I agree with you. If its in-your-face Moana themed, I’m going to be disappointed, and I think Moana is one of the best animated movies in the last ~20 years. But if its just loosely themed where maybe theres a few murals, and patterns, I’d be OK with that. That resort needed/needs a touch up. I like the vintage longhouse buildings, but the inside of the buildings are very worn

 

[midnight star]

Yeah, with Disney World specifically not incentivising national travel FL shouldn’t waste any money on that right now...

Wahhh lol

 

[Marionnette]

I don't like the Poly Moana overhaul. The Polynesian doesn't need to be character themed like the cheap hotels. It's an experience that stand on it's own and is classic Disney. It's already got a theme that Walt picked out. Doesn't need a theme on top of the original theme.

I don’t think it will be an “in your face” refurb. If previously leaked photos are any indication, the colors will be a little more vibrant (think Polynesian floral tones in the hallway carpets) and there will be subtle nods to Moana like Koru symbols on lights or Maui’s tattoos carved into mirror frames.

 

[xuxa777]

I'm afraid not:

The princesses will be taking a break from their royal duties greeting Guests, but there will be plenty of delicious fare and fun to be enjoyed in this beautiful, one-of-a-kind restaurant.<<

Probably because the princesses would have to wear masks

 

[gottalovepluto]

I don't like the Poly Moana overhaul. The Polynesian doesn't need to be character themed like the cheap hotels. It's an experience that stand on it's own and is classic Disney. It's already got a theme that Walt picked out. Doesn't need a theme on top of the original theme.

Classic Counter Argument: I paid all this money where is the Disney theming?!

 

[mattpeto]

Probably because the princesses would have to wear masks

Maybe they will entice people with the food there finally. They will need to overhaul the kitchen first though.

 

[fla4fun]

Maybe they will entice people with the food there finally. They will need to overhaul the kitchen first though.

We used to eat there a lot before it became a character meal. The food was good then. I would be willing to make a reservation w/o characters now if the food warranted it.

 

[Brianstl]

I don't like the Poly Moana overhaul. The Polynesian doesn't need to be character themed like the cheap hotels. It's an experience that stand on it's own and is classic Disney. It's already got a theme that Walt picked out. Doesn't need a theme on top of the original theme.

You know they added Moana theming during the 2015 refurb?

 

[hereforthechurros]

I'm so torn: cinnamon roll or LeFou's Brew. Cinnamon roll or LeFou's Brew....

Yes, there are people who would say to do both, but...there's a lot of stuff in the World to eat/drink, and I need to pace myself.

Plus both = SUGAR BOMB

Seeing the Master’s cupcake on the menu so perhaps it’s somewhere to finally get the grey stuff outside of BOG. Solves the problem of people taking an ADR for a cupcake, if/when they reopen as QS at any point.

 

[mmackeymouse]

Plus both = SUGAR BOMB

Seeing the Master’s cupcake on the menu so perhaps it’s somewhere to finally get the grey stuff outside of BOG. Solves the problem of people taking an ADR for a cupcake, if/when they reopen as QS at any point.

Yes, I saw that too! I think that's pretty awesome to be able to get the Grey Stuff outside BOG...makes sense.

The thing for me is.....I've had that Cinnamon Roll many times. And, I keep coming back to it, because it's just so dang good. You know what they say.....if it's not Baroque, don't fix it. (nailed it)

But with LeFou's Brew....I could be missing out on something world-changing. I could have it, and think....."Where have you been all my life?" But, it's hard to abandon Old Faithful.

 

[LSUmiss]

I'm afraid not:

The princesses will be taking a break from their royal duties greeting Guests, but there will be plenty of delicious fare and fun to be enjoyed in this beautiful, one-of-a-kind restaurant.<<

Oh I missed that!

 

[Disney Bobby]

You know they added Moana theming during the 2015 refurb?

Yes, I stay there several times a year. I didn't say it shouldn't have any Moana. But how much Moana makes it the Moana resort instead of the classic Polynesian resort? Like I said, the resort already has a theme, and that was original Disney. That theme should remain the primary theme.

I guess we will see.

 

[Vern60]

I'm so torn: cinnamon roll or LeFou's Brew. Cinnamon roll or LeFou's Brew....

Yes, there are people who would say to do both, but...there's a lot of stuff in the World to eat/drink, and I need to pace myself.

Pace yourself on vacation?
Blasphemy!

 

[butterscotchcollins]

The thing for me is.....I've had that Cinnamon Roll many times. And, I keep coming back to it, because it's just so dang good. You know what they say.....if it's not Baroque, don't fix it. (nailed it)

I’m so jealous of people who have love for this cinnamon roll and seem to have avoided the stale flavorless cardboard that I’ve gotten instead