Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Searc]

Attempted to check in on my reservation this morning and Stitch is constantly eating the page. This may be a typical morning because I don’t check it often, or maybe they are making changes?

It's Tuesday.

 

[Jroceagles]

Owner of the Disboards and Dreams Unlimited TA.

is there somewhere we can listen to that?

 

[JaNelson38]

Obligatory: means nothing for summer trips.

WDW isn't dumb enough to let the commission break their big news when it comes.

Correct. They'll almost certainly have a press conference to announce their intentions, maybe jointly with Universal, SeaWorld, etc. I'm sure they'll all open pretty much at the same time, as that makes the most sense.

I still maintain that WDW will be open in June. It will be financial suicide if they're not open for the summer for the state of Florida - and on top of that WDW is the largest private employer in the state. Its simply not sustainable to stay closed, especially as the rest of the state opens around them. As I understand it from a couple of business folks I know in Florida, the rumor running through the grapevine privately is that "phase 2" in Florida (which increases the capacity in bars/restaurants and technically allows theme parks to open if they wish) is going to begin on Memorial Day weekend. If that happens, WDW probably starts calling back CM's around then to prepare for an opening sometime in early to mid June.

 

[gottalovepluto]

This is the best evidence that “ sources” are unreliable at best. Someone just posted on the cancellation thread she just got the email from WDW for her early June trip. So much for June 1 and so much for the idea that they stopped bookings due to capacity. Unless it comes directly from Disney, I believe nothing.

And it was a Poly Res...

 

[Searc]

I wonder if we are going to be able to bring a 6-8 oz sanitizer bottle in or limited to 3oz like planes, since it’s so hard to get them.

TSA has adjusted the amount allowed for hand sanitizer. It's now 12 oz, sanitizer only.

 

[Mit88]

Was that in the Disney Springs episode? I didn’t listen to the whole thing...

He said it at the beginning of yesterday’s DVC show, which was recorded Friday (before Disney closed off June reservations and started booking only for July 1st and after)

 

[TropicalDIS]

This is the best evidence that “ sources” are unreliable at best. Someone just posted on the cancellation thread she just got the email from WDW for her early June trip. So much for June 1 and so much for the idea that they stopped bookings due to capacity. Unless it comes directly from Disney, I believe nothing.

This. There’s so much different info out there, and clearly everyone has an opinion, so until it comes from the house of mouse, it is just a rumour.

 

[JacknSally]

is there someone we can listen to that?

Their YouTube channels!

He said it at the beginning of yesterday’s DVC show, which was recorded Friday (before Disney closed off June reservations and started booking only for July 1st and after)

Yesterday's DVC show

There should be a WDW show at 1pm EDT today - not sure what the topic will be.

 

[Mit88]

Their YouTube channels!



Yesterday's DVC show

There should be a WDW show at 1pm EDT today - not sure what the topic will be.

Im guessing it’ll heavily feature the Shanghai opening and what it means for WDW and DL when they open, and probably Disney Springs reopening

 

[gottalovepluto]

There is way to much finger wagging and criticism toward others that are in positions that we have no clue what it’s like. Dissecting videos of cast members in Shanghai etc. it must be very difficult to change all behaviors you have ever known and try to cope in this situation. Let people put cameras on all of us and talk about us every time we touch our nose out of habit. Sheesh.
*Also idk why this typed out in italics I’m sorta technology stupid so there’s that.

I like the italics here, it's like classy yelling lol

 

[gottalovepluto]

This is the best evidence that “ sources” are unreliable at best. Someone just posted on the cancellation thread she just got the email from WDW for her early June trip. So much for June 1 and so much for the idea that they stopped bookings due to capacity. Unless it comes directly from Disney, I believe nothing.

Can I just say the timing of that cancellation was just crazy. I've been really good about not letting a glimmer of hope through for my late June trip the last week. Lock those emotions down. But today, it started peaking it's way through and then like 20 mins later... SLAP!

 

[JacknSally]

Im guessing it’ll heavily feature the Shanghai opening and what it means for WDW and DL when they open, and probably Disney Springs reopening

Yup, that's my assumption as well, I just haven't seen their topics announced yet so I didn't want to promise anything they weren't going to deliver

 

[Mit88]

Yup, that's my assumption as well, I just haven't seen their topics announced yet so I didn't want to promise anything they weren't going to deliver

I just figured that’s the easiest assumption given there isn’t much else to talk about. Maybe talk about the earnings report since it came out after the show last Tuesday, but Pete and Ryno did their own show about it

 

[SierraT]

Can I just say the timing of that cancellation was just crazy. I've been really good about not letting a glimmer of hope through for my late June trip the last week. Lock those emotions down. But today, it started peaking it's way through and then like 20 mins later... SLAP!

Thanks, found the answer.

 

[NJlauren]

Since I’ve always been somewhat of a germaphobe, contents of my bag are separated into big ziplocks. It’s very efficient for security to grab the 2 or 3 ziplock bags and they can see all the contents without digging around in the dark bag. I started this on my daughter’s first visit so they weren’t digging around and touching things like burp cloths, bottles/cups, pacifiers, sunglasses, etc. I still do this even though my kids aren’t babies anymore.

This is a good option if you’re concerned about germs at security, especially since you can always wipe down the outside of the ziploc bags after security if you want.

We do this as well, makes security much faster as well.

 

[Eric Smith]

This is the best evidence that “ sources” are unreliable at best. Someone just posted on the cancellation thread she just got the email from WDW for her early June trip. So much for June 1 and so much for the idea that they stopped bookings due to capacity. Unless it comes directly from Disney, I believe nothing.

So do you also not believe the person who said their Poly stay was cancelled?

 

[JacknSally]

Yup, that's my assumption as well, I just haven't seen their topics announced yet so I didn't want to promise anything they weren't going to deliver

I just figured that’s the easiest assumption given there isn’t much else to talk about. Maybe talk about the earnings report since it came out after the show last Tuesday, but Pete and Ryno did their own show about it

Today's show has been posted on YouTube! Today's DisUnplugged show description...

In this episode, Disney Springs is set to reopen on May 20 with limited capacity and operating hours, Shanghai Disneyland has reopened to guests, Walt Disney World is now only accepting hotel reservations for arrival on July 1 or later, plus so much more!

Livestream will start around 1pm EDT here.

 

[enchantedpixiedust]

So do you also not believe the person who said their Poly stay was cancelled?

Hopefully they'll respond to the questions asking for more details about what email said/offers. There weren't any details except they cancelled and I can't find anything anywhere on other cancellations besides charter groups through travel agents. Ugh, I hate this.

 

[Eric Smith]

Hopefully they'll respond to the questions asking for more details about what email said/offers. There weren't any details except they cancelled and I can't find anything anywhere on other cancellations besides charter groups through travel agents. Ugh, I hate this.

I agree, I'm a bit skeptical on that one because there aren't more reports of cancellations. Also, Disney has been cancelling on a regular basis so the cancellation emails for June 6 should be a week away if they went out.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Hopefully they'll respond to the questions asking for more details about what email said/offers. There weren't any details except they cancelled and I can't find anything anywhere on other cancellations besides charter groups through travel agents. Ugh, I hate this.

I just asked if they booked via TA, waiting on answer. Watch them pop back on in like 3 days to all these responses hahaha