Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[FlagrantFleur]

Maybe not a camp, but i open my small tent to anyone that's stuck in ther middle, loving both parks but acknowledging when any of the two parks do wong to their guest

Woo! I like that tent, is it BYOB?

 

[Pickle Rick]

Alcohol by far is the best profit margin at any alcohol-serving establishment. Everyone knows Epcot for the adult beverage options. It would maybe be the best money maker

I disagree. When people think of Disney, they think of MK. It IS Disney World in the minds of many people.

 

[LSUmiss]

Start the speculation. Why, starting June 7, are the hours showing for only: Disney Springs, DHS, Epcot and Typhoon Lagoon? First week of June only Springs has hours. 3rd week of June all 4 parks have hours.
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I thought this happened in May too & they just hadn’t updated the calendar?

 

[Jrb1979]

But I don't like Universal . I'm really glad other people do, my grandson is so excited to get to go now that he can actually ride something, but it's not my kind of park. I'm not interested in spending money to go to Dollywood or a theme park where the focus is on extreme thrill rides. My money is already where my mouth is- WDW. That doesn't mean I'm wearing rose colored glasses, it means I like what they sell. Why don't we just let everyone make their own choices about where they want to spend their money and not insult them for their choices.

I wasn't trying to insult ppl on their choices. I was trying to make a point about those that are upset with how Disney is doing things. All I was trying to say is if you are so upset about it stop giving your money to them. I'm glad you like Disney and ppl have to right to make their own decisions. What is wrong with being upset with them and saying to take your money elsewhere.

 

[JacknSally]

So... basically... exactly what I already said

Sorry, that line in your post read to me like you thought we might be misinterpreting what that term meant, so I was just clarifying that most of us were going off the general definition of "positive contribution". Apologies if I misinterpreted your post!

 

[Sarahslay]

Maybe it's time ppl put their money where there mouth is and stop giving it to the Mouse. Ppl need to take off their Mickey coloured glasses. Take a Dollywood or Cedar Point vacation instead. Or if you want to go to Orlando give it to Universal.

I really don't understand the point of this. Other parks don't offer what my family enjoys. My husband has inner ear issues that cause extreme vertigo, and most of the rides at Universal just don't jive well with that. Then we have my youngest daughter who will not ride simulators or coasters (aside from SDD and Soarin'), and pretty much refuses to go to Universal because she know what kinds of rides they have there. My oldest and I have been when they held the Celebration of Harry Potter events, and we agree it's a 2 day trip at best, not worthy of a long vacation. We are in driving distance of Dollywood (about two hours drive or so), it's a day trip and nothing more, and frankly it's on Six Flags level for me and I have no interest in taking a vacation there. Frankly, I don't enjoy Sea World or Legoland, so there's that. Meanwhile, Disney is full of all of the things we enjoy and we can get a full vacation out of it no problem. No Disney colored glasses here, it's just what we as a family enjoy, it doesn't mean I'm not aggrevated by how they're handling this by any means, but we will still go on our planned trips when they open. Just because someone wants to go on their anticipated trips doesn't mean they are somehow blinded by Disney magic, they just want to go on their trip(s) they've been planning, and as a "Dis Veteran" you should realize that.

 

[mshanson3121]

Sorry, that line in your post read to me like you thought we might be misinterpreting what that term meant, so I was just clarifying that most of us were going off the general definition of "positive contribution". Apologies if I misinterpreted your post!

No, I was trying to say that basically we have all been assuming that "positive contribution" meant they would open even if still taking a loss, because losing $10 is better than losing $30. But, that Disney may disagree with us. Their total silence and willingness to let Universal take the lead, is odd.

 

[Sarahslay]

Start the speculation. Why, starting June 7, are the hours showing for only: Disney Springs, DHS, Epcot and Typhoon Lagoon? First week of June only Springs has hours. 3rd week of June all 4 parks have hours.
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They won't take down the hours for the week they just cancelled until tomorrow more than likely, it's usually a day after they send the dreaded emails, which for this round start on June 7.

 

[AmberMV]

They won't take down the hours for the week they just cancelled until tomorrow more than likely, it's usually a day after they send the dreaded emails, which for this round start on June 7.

Probably. Just thought it was strange that 2 out of 4 of the main parks had hours that week

 

[Sarahslay]

Probably. Just thought it was strange that 2 out of 4 of the main parks had hours that week

It is weird, but you know Disney IT, this is just par for the Disney IT course I think.

 

[AmberMV]

It is weird, but you know Disney IT, this is just par for the Disney IT course I think.

Where is @gottalovepluto with the "Operational Change or Disney IT" gameshow?

Either way, I had a resort stay at BC June 10-12. I have not gotten any email about it, my FP and res still show in MDE, the CM I spoke with this morning said it was odd that everyone that should have been cancelled should have gotten an email already, but my ADRs disappeared shortly after so I know it's toast. 3rd time is NOT a charm

 

[LSUmiss]

So is it officially confirmed that Disney won’t say anything at the task force meeting today?

 

[gottalovepluto]

Where is @gottalovepluto with the "Operational Change or Disney IT" gameshow?

Either way, I had a resort stay at BC June 10-12. I have not gotten any email about it, my FP and res still show in MDE, the CM I spoke with this morning said it was odd that everyone that should have been cancelled should have gotten an email already, but my ADRs disappeared shortly after so I know it's toast. 3rd time is NOT a charm

OOOOHHH! YES! Let's play!!

Operational Change. I think it's a slow roll out on the cancellations as that's something we've seen before.

(Sorry about your trip but yeah, it's definitely toast. TA notification solidifies that to me.)

 

[yulilin3]

Woo! I like that tent, is it BYOB?

Yes ma'am, party at the neutral tent!!

 

[gottalovepluto]

So is it officially confirmed that Disney won’t say anything at the task force meeting today?

Disney has told a couple sources that now that they won't so I'm thinking no...

 

[Letsoflyakite]

Yes ma'am, party at the neutral tent!!

Don't forget the hot dog griller!

 

[yulilin3]

So is it officially confirmed that Disney won’t say anything at the task force meeting today?

no
I always wait on official word. Our official word is coming in 30 min

 

[Raggou]

no
I always wait on official word. Our official word is coming in 30 min

Is their a live broadcast of this meeting? Where will the info be posted?

 

[Violetspider]

Yes ma'am, party at the neutral tent!!

I'd like to be in the neutral tent, but I've never been to UO. I want to, just haven't had a willing co-conspirator to go with. I've loved my solo trips to WDW and DLR, but that's only because I'd been to them before (in the case of DLR many times). I'd like my first experience to be with someone.

 

[LSUmiss]

no
I always wait on official word. Our official word is coming in 30 min

At this point I’d be happy if Disney gave a date for a date! Like if they gave a date today for when they think they might be ready to announce an opening date!