Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[npatellye]

I rented points from an owner for April (we moved due to cancellation) to June. I am from NY and not sure if quarentine thing still in place on June 26 (which would be crazy). Anyhow I read these posts and there seems to be an advantage of canceling before Disney cancel you. Should I reach out to my owner? I love Disney but feel like I should go this year if it’s on because who knows the restrictions next year brings. However the magic o used to feel for Disney is turning into disgust when I feel like they are doing the worst job commjnicating w people. The govt gave them bailout money. I pay the bailout money w my taxes. So Disney can’t sit on high horse forever. Anyhow, sorry for rant, suggestions on dvc points I’ve rented?

The quarantine orders for NY/NJ/CT residents are in effect until some time in July (the 6th or 7th or 8th, I forget which one). I live in CT and, if I had rented points for June, I would reach out to the owner. I wouldn’t be willing to go there and stay in the room for the entire trip because of the quarantine order.

 

[jerry557]

The reason I said I have a week to decide in my earlier post is because if the current policy of putting points back into their use year stops (presumably when they open) then those points all go in to holding unless I cancel prior to 30 days before my trip. That means they must be used by the end of my use year and I can only be book a room 60 days in advance. For my family, this would essentially mean losing those points. This is not true for everyone- some people can and will travel in time to use the points. For me, canceling at 31 days allows me to bank those points into the next year. It might be worth reaching out and checking with your owner to see if they have an opinion. Especially since the 30 day mark is coming up for your trip.

I believe the current policy is if you have a reservation through June 30th, you can cancel or modify the reservation and the points are not put in holding regardless if it is within 31 days. Maybe someone else can confirm that.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

In these uncertain times and financial uncertainty for all parties... maybe Comcast and Disney can come to a deal for Marvel rights in the parks somehow...

I would like to never see Marvel in any Disney park in Orlando personally... doesn’t feel Disney to me. Just my opinion

Maybe universal can open cause it doesn’t need to cater to more familes or kids like Disney does? Or because They don’t have the National/international cast members that Disney do and makes it easier to open?

All just ideas

 

[preemiemama]

Not a fan with how Disney has handled any of this. The lack of communication is atrocious.


I believe the current policy is if you have a reservation through June 30th, you can cancel or modify the reservation and the points are not put in holding regardless if it is within 31 days. Maybe someone else can confirm that.

I would be fine waiting if that is the case. The only thing I have been able to see is a stating that same policy from April saying "for the next 30 days" that was the case. If it is through June 30th, we will wait and see. My fear is they open resorts only and I can't cancel without the points going into holding.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I would like to never see Marvel in any Disney park in Orlando personally... doesn’t feel Disney to me. Just my opinion

I’ll amend that to no more past what is already on its way in Epcot, but I agree.

It doesn’t feel Disney to me either. Star Wars was easier for me to accept as Disney because of its existence in DHS (MGM).

 

[gottalovepluto]

I rented points from an owner for April (we moved due to cancellation) to June. I am from NY and not sure if quarentine thing still in place on June 26 (which would be crazy). Anyhow I read these posts and there seems to be an advantage of canceling before Disney cancel you. Should I reach out to my owner? I love Disney but feel like I should go this year if it’s on because who knows the restrictions next year brings. However the magic o used to feel for Disney is turning into disgust when I feel like they are doing the worst job commjnicating w people. The govt gave them bailout money. I pay the bailout money w my taxes. So Disney can’t sit on high horse forever. Anyhow, sorry for rant, suggestions on dvc points I’ve rented?

I would hit up the DVC side of the boards here. DVC point rentals are a completely different beast than cash bookings.

 

[atricks]

Disney is submitting reopening plans early next week according to this interview with Jerry Demmings. (4 1/2 minutes in or so)

Also he approved Universal's request and is sending it to the Governor tomorrow morning. It's pretty much a sure bet at this point.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1263646087790956546

 

[tinkerhon]

They could always reopen without transportation. You are responsible for bringing or renting a car.

So then ppl that can't wear masks OR drive have to stay away - good way to keep capacity low. )

 

[AmberMV]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1263646087790956546

I take this to mean Disney will open about a week after Universal, which is what I've been saying and people have been laughing at the possibility lol. I think I know my parks

 

[skeeter31]

I take this to mean Disney will open about a week after Universal, which is what I've been saying and people have been laughing at the possibility lol. I think I know my parks

I still highly doubt that. But we shall see

 

[TexasChick123]

I take this to mean Disney will open about a week after Universal, which is what I've been saying and people have been laughing at the possibility lol. I think I know my parks

I hope you are correct, but I think June 14 or 15 is their target for the public. They may open a day or two beforehand for CMs only. I would LOVE for you to be right though with only a week behind Universal!!!

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I hope you are correct, but I think June 14 or 15 is their target for the public. They may open a day or two beforehand for CMs only. I would LOVE for you to be right though with only a week behind Universal!!!

That is basically a week after their public date. 2-3 days longer.

 

[skeeter31]

And just keep in mind there may not be an announcement next week. The Mayor said he’s gotten indications Disney may present their plan then, not that they’re on the agenda already or anything like that.

 

[jbreen2010]

So if they’re submitting next week, did they just cancel my June 12th reservation because they were going to be over capacity for then if they’re open? Maybe opening June 14th?

 

[AmberMV]

So if they’re submitting next week, did they just cancel my June 12th reservation because they were going to be over capacity for then if they’re open? Maybe opening June 14th?

My June 10 got cancelled as well. I'm thinking resorts will come after the initial opening. There are way too many logistics tied up in the resort-park operations than just the park operations (which are already extensive)

 

[skeeter31]

So if they’re submitting next week, did they just cancel my June 12th reservation because they were going to be over capacity for then if they’re open? Maybe opening June 14th?

No, they cancelled all reservations beginning through 6/13. They’re not going to open before then and face that backlash. By cancelling those reservations its pretty much a guarantee the parks won’t open prior to at least 6/15. I’m still thinking post Fourth of July.

 

[TexasChick123]

So if they’re submitting next week, did they just cancel my June 12th reservation because they were going to be over capacity for then if they’re open? Maybe opening June 14th?

My June 10 got cancelled as well. I'm thinking resorts will come after the initial opening. There are way too many logistics tied up in the resort-park operations than just the park operations (which are already extensive)

I don’t think they will be open to the public before 6/14 considering they wiped everything from MDE through the 13th or are in the process of it from what people have said. We’ll see though.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

So if they’re submitting next week, did they just cancel my June 12th reservation because they were going to be over capacity for then if they’re open? Maybe opening June 14th?

I don’t think they’re going to start cancelling some reservations and not others arbitrarily. Now that would be bad PR. I think if it’s cancelled it’s because they are absolutely not opening resorts on that check in date. If they did open resorts with some and not others, I think we would see Disney moving people around not cancelling.

I believe it’s the check in dates though, so there’s nothing to say they aren’t opening in some fashion (parks, resorts, or both) during your former reservation.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

With the stopping reservations in June, I think July 1 resort opening and mid June park openings (Sven!) could make a lot of sense.

I have a hard time picturing Sven getting the MK resort only portion correct though lol.