Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[little_orange_bird]

Just reminding that no matter what disney wants to do, they still have guidelines to be followed as well as the virus that got us here to be contended with.

I believe in disney’s ability to get this done in a safe and intelligent way - without a doubt.

The unknown is the virus itself and how it behaves once social distancing is relaxed. That will be the biggest driving factor going forward.

i see! Thank you for explaining!

 

[karen4546]

I think I may snag a WL room for my July dates just in case.
I already have a DVC rental booked and room at Beach Club for the same dates and was going to cancel 1. What’s one more? Lol.

We would probably go if all parks but Epcot were open.
Water parks would be nice too and that shouldn’t be as much of an issue as theme parks.

If it’s literally only MK open we may cancel..
I just don’t know yet..

We had some plans out of Beach Club like the Pirate Adventure Cruise and Captain Hook Pirate Cruise. My son will be sad about those. But assume they won’t run if resort is closed.

He did tell me that if the reservation is a cash reservation then there is no need to do anything because the reservation 5 days prior but if you want to reschedule then sooner is better than later. I doubt the PAC will be happening but I have not information on those. Sorry

 

[Jacq7414]

Did he say specifically WL will be open?

It is MK area isn’t it? Or that’s what I thought. But you do need a boat to get to MK

 

[abnihon]

It is MK area isn’t it? Or that’s what I thought. But you do need a boat to get to MK

It is but maybe he meant “monorail”. Maybe I should book Contemporary. Or both. I don’t know, I’m all over the place! Lol.

 

[merry_nbright]

I am sorry to say that the CM said MK resorts. This is not set in stone and it is only the information he gave me. sorry again

Don’t be sorry! This is EXACTLY what I was hoping for! I want to change to November! I just have to play the waiting game until it’s “closed.”

 

[Jacq7414]

It is but maybe he meant “monorail”. Maybe I should book Contemporary. Or both. I don’t know, I’m all over the place! Lol.

We actually have a WL stay booked for 7/7, but I can’t imagine going to Disney and my 4 year old not being able to see the characters. That’s what she gets really excited about.

we will probably push out the trip to next year then

 

[Jacq7414]

Don’t be sorry! This is EXACTLY what I was hoping for! I want to change to November! I just have to play the waiting game until it’s “closed.”

I’m just waiting for JetBlue to extend their no fee cancellation policy to july

 

[e_yerger]

Hmm I have a lot of feelings about this.
1. I'm not being dismissive, and I'm grateful that this poster shared her conversation she had with the DVC Member Services CM. But I personally am not going to change my vacation plans until I get a direct press release from Disney outlying their plans.
2. It kinda bothers me that they are saying MK area resorts only.... so only deluxe. I feel bad for people who have trips booked at moderate & values that may have their vacations cancelled because only the expensive resorts are open. Doesn't seem fair to me. (and before anyone starts, I know life's not fair - but it doesn't seem very "Disney" to me)

 

[merry_nbright]

Hmm I have a lot of feelings about this.
1. I'm not being dismissive, and I'm grateful that this poster shared her conversation she had with the DVC Member Services CM. But I personally am not going to change my vacation plans until I get a direct press release from Disney outlying their plans.
2. It kinda bothers me that they are saying MK area resorts only.... so only deluxe. I feel bad for people who have trips booked at moderate & values that may have their vacations cancelled because only the expensive resorts are open. Doesn't seem fair to me. (and before anyone starts, I know life's not fair - but it doesn't seem very "Disney" to me)

Fort Wilderness is considered a MK resort and it’s a Moderate. Still, I see where you’re coming from. I want to change my reservation because my Dad, who’s almost 70, will be going with me and I’d just enjoy myself more at Christmas time.

 

[Jrb1979]

Hmm I have a lot of feelings about this.
1. I'm not being dismissive, and I'm grateful that this poster shared her conversation she had with the DVC Member Services CM. But I personally am not going to change my vacation plans until I get a direct press release from Disney outlying their plans.
2. It kinda bothers me that they are saying MK area resorts only.... so only deluxe. I feel bad for people who have trips booked at moderate & values that may have their vacations cancelled because only the expensive resorts are open. Doesn't seem fair to me. (and before anyone starts, I know life's not fair - but it doesn't seem very "Disney" to me)

It does coincide with the rumored opening measures that were put out on this site. Disney shouldn't have encouraged booking for June 1st. Now they will most likely have lots of people upset. Their intentions may have been good at the time but with so much unknown they would have been better off not mentioning it.

 

[Halloweenqueen]

I worked for Disney phone customer service for 7 years and I can honestly say we were the last folks to ever know something. Half the time we found out from morning callers when events became available. This must be done intentionally as to stop an agent from spilling the beans. That CM was probably just itching to share their best guess. We are specially told not to speculate.

 

[Farro]

Hmm I have a lot of feelings about this.
1. I'm not being dismissive, and I'm grateful that this poster shared her conversation she had with the DVC Member Services CM. But I personally am not going to change my vacation plans until I get a direct press release from Disney outlying their plans.
2. It kinda bothers me that they are saying MK area resorts only.... so only deluxe. I feel bad for people who have trips booked at moderate & values that may have their vacations cancelled because only the expensive resorts are open. Doesn't seem fair to me. (and before anyone starts, I know life's not fair - but it doesn't seem very "Disney" to me)

I feel like people who already have reservations in the values/mods should automatically be moved over to the MK resorts, even the DVC rooms, before any new bookings are allowed. Even then won't be enough rooms probably, but maybe a lot would cancel.

 

[Halloweenqueen]

Ever business is encouraging booking. It is easy interest money. The casinos, hotel, airlines etc all are playing that game. Wynn casino let me know my May 21st reservation was cancelled. The same date of the email I could still book the dates online.

 

[CvilleDiane]

I’m just waiting for JetBlue to extend their no fee cancellation policy to july

they’ve extended it! I canceled October today with no fee

 

[goofystitch]

Disney has been known to under-promise in order to over-deliver, so it'll be interesting to see what happens.

 

[UkDisney73]

A holiday to Disney from the UK is such a financial undertaking that it would make absolutely no sense to go unless you're able to enjoy the full disney experience, shows, parades, fireworks and in all the parks. Disney should let people know what's happening so that they can rearrange or cancel their plans. It's a holiday of a lifetime and you should be able to experience just that.
My holiday date is August 4 and it seems incredibly far fetched as things stand at the moment that Disney will get everything up and running by that time.

 

[DisSurfer878]

I feel like people who already have reservations in the values/mods should automatically be moved over to the MK resorts, even the DVC rooms, before any new bookings are allowed. Even then won't be enough rooms probably, but maybe a lot would cancel.

I do wonder how this would effect those in June who booked free dining if they were moved (read:upgraded)

 

[OnceUponATime15]

I’m guessing.. guessing. that all guests who booked summer trips before this covid nightmare began will be taken care of by disney somehow - could be upgraded, now if possible or later if necessary.. pretty sure something will be done, if past history is the predictor.

For those who made new bookings once covid hit hoping for the best - that could be a technicality that may not be ignored. Time will tell.

For those who rebooked using the free dining for previously cancelled spring trips - disney made good once - there is no reason to think there isn’t a new offer coming if your trip is affected.

Phase one will not last months if the viral spread is managed or contained. Once phase two hits it should mean more resorts and additional parks.

Disney needs a way to test the waters - what was posted allows that and allows things to be modified both good and not so good. Guest safety has to be the priority or the PR nightmare created could damage the standing of the company.

 

[Mandy91]

Thinking about how Disney decides to handle opening makes me wonder if all parks in the area will do the same, such as Universal. I know they’re kind of apples and oranges, but at the end of the day they’re both still theme parks. Would Disney do resort guests only and Universal not? I can imagine that would make Universal look better in the eyes of a local. I imagine what one park does the other would have to do something similar. Interesting to speculate all this and look at all the angles either way.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

There is a disney statement (perhaps a shareholder video chat?) happening May 5/20 there may be more info about how things will be moving forward then from an official standpoint