Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SarahC97]

They may not have a choice. Disney isn’t the only timeshare company dealing with this.

I was going to say, aren't there rules for timeshares that wouldn't allow them to extend UY? I'm not a DVC owner, but I thought I remembered reading something like that.

 

[rteetz]

I was going to say, aren't there rules for timeshares that wouldn't allow them to extend UY? I'm not a DVC owner, but I thought I remembered reading something like that.

I am not either so I don’t know all the specifics but Disney had been slow to react to DVC. There are a lot of legalities to deal with there.

 

[Mom2Anna&Elsa]

I was going to say, aren't there rules for timeshares that wouldn't allow them to extend UY? I'm not a DVC owner, but I thought I remembered reading something like that.

They’ve recently extended banked 2018 points that would expire up to May 31st by 6 months & limited borrowing for all members on future reservations for up to 50% of future points to offset the point differentials.

 

[e_yerger]

For those that haven't opened the Disney Park Blog article, these are the guidelines Disney is working with closely
https://www.ustravel.org/sites/default/files/media_root/document/HealthandSafetyGuidance.pdfstraight from the guidelines:
Responding effectively to COVID-19 is a shared responsibility. Our guidance reflects the essential role the travel industry must play to help promote the health and safety of our customers and employees. But no industry can overcome this challenge alone. Travelers also have a responsibility. They must adopt new travel practices and follow sciencebased guidelines to help protect the health of their family and those around them, including fellow travelers and industry employees. In the spirit of collective action needed to defeat COVID-19, we urge travelers to do their part and follow government and industry guidance to help protect themselves and others. By working together, we can overcome the challenge, begin to reopen our economy and responsibly get America traveling again.

That right there is the big topic that always gets people so fired up in this thread. If CDC recommends masks when 6 ft social distancing isn't possible, then you're gonna need a mask.

 

[e_yerger]

My baseless speculation : I have a sneaking suspicion AP's are going to be eliminated for at least 6 months after opening.

I can not see this happening.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

I can not see this happening.

If the precedent they’ve set with different package offerings is used - where they require park tickets to be purchased in order to get free dining for example and you can’t use tickets or APs you already have as part of the package - APs being paused could happen. Hard to say.

So many things they will need to consider when they put together their reopening plan.

 

[e_yerger]

Wow uh.... we get actual Disney news and this thread isn't imploding?

 

[e_yerger]

If the precedent they’ve set with different package offerings is used - where they require park tickets to be purchased in order to get free dining for example and you can’t use tickets or APs you already have as part of the package - APs being paused could happen. Hard to say.

So many things they will need to consider when they put together their reopening plan.

I guess my mindset is a little different as an AP who lives out of state and always stays on property. I have a resort reservation for the end of July and I'll be annoyed if I can't use my AP during that time.

 

[J-BOY]

Wow uh.... we get actual Disney news and this thread isn't imploding?

It's almost as if purely opinion-based speculation about a sensitive topic can lead to fiery emotions, especially so when there is very little actual news to discuss...

 

[Janet McDonald]

With Shanghai opening on the 11th, and we are just now hearing this news, does that mean there were no leaks etc on the exact date and im wondering how much advance notice did their cast members have of re opening? Or can any of that info even be used to gauge how Disney World will start cast member training etc and how long it will take once a decision is made? I mean, May 11th is like in a week! Not a lot of warning.

 

[cakebaker]

I guess my mindset is a little different as an AP who lives out of state and always stays on property. I have a resort reservation for the end of July and I'll be annoyed if I can't use my AP during that time.

If they were going to block AP's, and I don't think they will, it would only apply to day guests with AP's I'm sure. We're out of state AP holders too and I have no doubt that when I'm spending upwards of $600 a night for our stay that I'll be allowed into the parks with my AP.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

I guess my mindset is a little different as an AP who lives out of state and always stays on property. I have a resort reservation for the end of July and I'll be annoyed if I can't use my AP during that time.

I have a feeling that no matter what they do.. someone will end up angry, or frustrated or distraught. I’d be angry too if I still had my AP.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I guess my mindset is a little different as an AP who lives out of state and always stays on property. I have a resort reservation for the end of July and I'll be annoyed if I can't use my AP during that time.

We’re often forgotten about in the AP conversation IMO.

I think there are a lot of out of state (and country) AP holders that behave closer to your average multi day ticket holder vacationer than locals. I agree with you, I would be very angry if I needed to buy an extra ticket but was otherwise good to go for an on-site vacation. Luckily I think on the off chance they blocked all APs for a period, that type of scenario would probably be an exception.

 

[SaintsManiac]

We’re often forgotten about in the AP conversation IMO.

I think there are a lot of out of state (and country) AP holders that behave closer to your average multi day ticket holder vacationer than locals. I agree with you, I would be very angry if I needed to buy an extra ticket but was otherwise good to go for an on-site vacation. Luckily I think on the off chance they blocked all APs for a period, that type of scenario would probably be an exception.

I don’t think an extra ticket would be necessary for APs, but if they made you reserve a park day in addition to already having FPs, ADR, resort reservations, it could get messy.

that is all I was thinking. I should bow out because people get really upset in these threads.

 

[e_yerger]

With Shanghai opening on the 11th, and we are just now hearing this news, does that mean there were no leaks etc on the exact date and im wondering how much advance notice did their cast members have of re opening? Or can any of that info even be used to gauge how Disney World will start cast member training etc and how long it will take once a decision is made? I mean, May 11th is like in a week! Not a lot of warning.

I believe there were reports that some CMs were already back in Shanghai. They've been taping out 6ft areas in queues, they did a run-through of their nighttime show the other day. But still really fascinating that this information wasn't leaked! I'm sure that the high-ups kept tight lips until today.

 

[aibo]

I believe there were reports that some CMs were already back in Shanghai. They've been taping out 6ft areas in queues, they did a run-through of their nighttime show the other day. But still really fascinating that this information wasn't leaked! I'm sure that the high-ups kept tight lips until today.

Shanghai opening May 11th, but
China’s ‘Color Codes’ system after the pandemic..The apps evaluate the public health risk posed by a user based on their state-issued ID number, address, travel history, and self-reported health status.
They are given a 'health code' or 'color code' - from green for good-to-go, to red for quarantine, which grants them access to shops and life outside. Will America and Disney be willing to implement a strict system like this ? To be able to enter the parks ?

 

[cakebaker]

Shanghai opening May 11th, but
China’s ‘Color Codes’ system after the pandemic..The apps evaluate the public health risk posed by a user based on their state-issued ID number, address, travel history, and self-reported health status.
They are given a 'health code' or 'color code' - from green for good-to-go, to red for quarantine, which grants them access to shops and life outside. Will America and Disney be willing to implement a strict system like this ? To be able to enter the parks ?

I think I can safely say, Americans will never stand for such a system in this country. I want to go to WDW almost more than anything else, but not that badly.

 

[JacknSally]

Will America and Disney be willing to implement a strict system like this ? To be able to enter the parks ?

No way will this exact system be possible in America. A private property like Disney could implement a system if they wanted, but I think they know enough people will have issues with it that it wouldn’t be feasible for them, either.

 

[e_yerger]

Shanghai opening May 11th, but
China’s ‘Color Codes’ system after the pandemic..The apps evaluate the public health risk posed by a user based on their state-issued ID number, address, travel history, and self-reported health status.
They are given a 'health code' or 'color code' - from green for good-to-go, to red for quarantine, which grants them access to shops and life outside. Will America and Disney be willing to implement a strict system like this ? To be able to enter the parks ?

I uh.... am unsure why you quote replied me to this?

But if you're asking me, no - i dont think Disney would do something like this. There is too much red table in the american legislation to allow for this.

But I would love it if they did.

 

[aibo]

I think I can safely say, Americans will never stand for such a system in this country. I want to go to WDW almost more than anything else, but not that badly.

I agree,i would never stad for it, but i think it is important to know what we are "celebrating" since Shanghai is opening may 11th. The rules are extreme to be able to enter the park.