Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[merry_nbright]

I'm sitting here sobbing... I have had three vacations scrapped, one today, and haven't cried once. I feel like I can finally breathe after three months.

I FEEL YOU!!! Thankfully, mine was “cancelled” last week, but it’s been a rough road ahead. This waiting game has just added most stress in a stressful time. Can only go up from here!

 

[Sarahslay]

Hotels weren’t included in UOR presentation. I think that is because the task force doesn’t have anything to do with them...

Resorts technically aren't included since hotels operate under different guidelines in the phased reopenings, they only have to get approval for the parks. I'm hoping they at least mention them tomorrow since they have control of their resorts, unlike UO.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Anyone else think Disney presents TMW and gets approved same day and they do some surprise thing at world of Disney the meeting is very early in the morning compared to last weeks

No

 

[gottalovepluto]

I also wonder if “phased reopening” refers to the capacity rather than specific parks.

I wish honestly!

 

[cakebaker]

Well, we just found my trip-cancelling point.

One word... Depends.

 

[JacknSally]

One word... Depends.

People think the MouseGear area smells bad now, just wait!

 

[gappedout]

I’m assuming 10am est?

Yes!

 

[jenjersnap]

I got one for Royal Pacific within the past week (we stayed a night in December).

I received one this morning from Portofino Bay (where we have never stayed, I have stayed at RPR and have HRH booked this summer). It asked my expectations re: housekeeping, amenities and food.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Well, Tyson doesn't fight before the undercard.

although I kinda wish they had Disney go first and then SeaWorld just say "uh, yeah, same. ditto"

 

[andyman8]

Resorts technically aren't included since hotels operate under different guidelines in the phased reopenings, they only have to get approval for the parks. I'm hoping they at least mention them tomorrow since they have control of their resorts, unlike UO.

I think UOR didn't comment really on hotels because they're owned and managed by a third-party company entirely who was not bound by the Mayor's approval. Given the dynamics of UOR and Loews' partnership, my guess is UOR basically just gave Loews a head's up "we're announcing a reopening on June 5 tomorrow," and they said "okay." Given the close and integrated nature of the Disney Resorts with the parks, I'd be surprised if they didn't at least address the resorts tomorrow.

 

[cakebaker]

I am so very excited to get news tomorrow, but don’t want to get my hopes up too high. It really is a rollercoaster.

I’m just glad to get a start date. There are so many things that could happen that would cause us to cancel, but I want to know so I can just move on. But no, I’m not getting my hopes up at all. Just glad to hear something that’s not a bunch of rumors and speculation finally.

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

I just need the parks to reopen by June 29th. I made a backup reservation for Universal June 29-July 1st and kept my BLT reservation for July 1-4. We’ll see how that works out for me...

My reservation is for June 12-16. I got The Email but it's still in MDE. It would be awesome, if they opened on June 14/15, for them to let me keep it. I'd be happy to spend a few days at the pool or in Disney Springs before the parks open! I don't think it'll happen, but....happy thoughts.

 

[gottalovepluto]

My reservation is for June 12-16. I got The Email but it's still in MDE. It would be awesome, if they opened on June 14/15, for them to let me keep it. I'd be happy to spend a few days at the pool or in Disney Springs before the parks open! I don't think it'll happen, but....happy thoughts.

Can you go in and modify the dates if you catch it prior to Disney cancelling it?

 

[zumo104]

Oh for sure, they can move people around. All I was saying that I don't think there will be a World Showcase devoid of cast members representing their home country if EP were to open soon-ish as I have heard that some are not in the U.S. on the cultural exchange visa.

Hi Shoegal - was just reading this thread as a former Q1 at Epcot and saw that you are an immigration attorney - is it possible to contact you somehow to discuss a few questions I have? Consider it a jumpstart/initial case study to your dream job! Thanks so much

 

[DisneyWishes14]

Can you go in and modify the dates if you catch it prior to Disney cancelling it?

If you mean modifying it to other dates in June, that's not possible anymore as they are not allowing June bookings anymore.

 

[mikejuliestl]

Soooooooooooo who's muting it during public comments, and who's going to be hanging on every word? Lol.

They could pre record the public comments and likely be 95% accurate.

 

[cakebaker]

I wish honestly!

Universal is calling theirs a phased opening too. I think it’s really just a simple matter of it meaning the parks aren’t going to open full blast from day one. I don’t think it has anything to do with the resorts. For me, it’s just a given that at least by whatever date the general public is allowed in, resorts will be open in some fashion. They may condense and not open them all, but they’ll be enough for anyone who has reservations for opening day and after.

 

[MickeyEars]

Does anyone know if DVC is allowing June reservations? I rented points so I can’t check myself.
Thanks!!

 

[xuxa777]

We will find out tomorrow. Universal is doing it that way.

Universal has not announced an opening plan for their resorts.

May not have announced, but I believe you can book some Universal resorts like HRH with rooms arrivals starting on 6/2 now

 

[cakebaker]

If you mean modifying it to other dates in June, that's not possible anymore as they are not allowing June bookings anymore.

You can’t modify to dates in June, but like ours that starts in June, but goes into July- if they opened July 1, I can modify to drop off those June dates- or just make a whole new reservation. I don’t have to lose the entire trip.

But, should they announce a June opening, they might lift those restrictions, who knows.