Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Kadorto]

We had a back up plan to go to the national parks if Disney didn't open for June, as my s/o won't get another vacation this year. I've been to many of the parks (Yellowstone, etc) but have never been to the grand canyon so it's not a total loss for us.

Planning on being in the GC June 18-23rd.. hoping that trip works out!

 

[jflanderbo1]

You didn’t get a cancellation notice? Or are you DVC?

I'm DVC. Still booked... Not going, but will let them cancel. Again. They sent us home in March.

 

[Sara W]

I feel really bad for DVC renters in that couple week period.

I have a DVC reservation from July 6-10, and I'm actually pretty happy about this. It was always going to be a resort stay. My husband was not excited about being around a ton of people on Disney property, so now I assume he'll be much happier knowing it's only DVC at the resort and parks are closed.

 

[VeronicaZS]

Thanks! I agree. We stayed Swan in Oct. I said Dolphin b/c it was cheaper & if we can’t get our planned trip, I was going to go as cheap as possible & rebook our current trip for Nov.

too bad you can’t charge back to the room on your magic band though

 

[wdwoutsider]

dont get why anyone would want to go right now. Plus what we know now is only party of the story. What does mainstreet look like when every shop has limited number of guests/virtual queues. How do shows work? How does CS/TS work in the parks? How does queuing to enter the parks work? How does that mid afternoon daily thunderstorm work? Oh and how does transportation work?

Not one of those is likely to be a good experience

100% if you are local go have a blast, you can figure things out and probably have a season pass. They won't have good soltuons to any of these problems and just say they are doing the best they can.

For a family to risk flying(that's still a huge risk) and paying tens of thousands of dollars, you are not going to have the experience your money deserves. Go somewhere more normal like a beach or park this summer where you can actually enjoy yourself.

 

[andyman8]

I wonder if they'll use the next month and a half to get ahead on (well, caught up on, I guess) some construction, or maybe finish painting the castle before MK reopens.

We know construction on a few projects (Galactic Starcruiser and Reflections) has resumed a little bit, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Disney at least finished painting the castle (given how many pictures of reopening day will be circulating in the media) but I wouldn’t expect any massive construction efforts to resume before reopening day.

 

[VeronicaZS]

For me the bathroom is the most worrying place in the park lol I think I deff want my mask on in there. Unless they limit people in it

If you are worried about catching the virus you probably shouldn’t be going to a theme park.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1265699823765856261

 

[NJlauren]

Of course disney knows which hotels will be closed. They are not saying because they don't want to offer refunds yet. They easily could automatically submit refunds if they wanted. They are keeping your cash to save themselves money. Really getting uncool of them

I don't know how anyone could consider going in July , full price for a quarter of the experience (at most). You should really think about the logistical challenges on everything in Disney wearing a mask and public transportation in super hot summer and humidity , go when it's more normal and can actually enjoy it and have fun. It's not gonna be the same, or even close. If your a local then sure go have a blast but don't pull full price in hotels for this if you have to travel.

The stock is up only because chapeck keeps promising they will make money on day one of park operations. Huge gamble for him if that doesn't happen but the market wants to hear that. They are just kicking the ball down the road saying everything the investors want to hear, he has ALOT to deliver on. I don't think they can deliver and they are burning cash much faster then they will admit (to temporarily save stock price) Q2 earnings call is when the picture they have been painting could be exposed for not reality. Even Q3 chapeck has promised profits gonna be hard to deliver on that with more staff needed per guest and alot of extra expenses.

He didn’t say they will make money on day one. I don’t think anyone expects them too. He said they want to be able to cover costs.

Actually he didn’t even say cover costs. He said cover variable costs and contribute to fixed costs.

The idea is to decrease the loss.

 

[Arguetafamily]

All my fast passes disappeared for July

Strange I was able to actually GET FOP for July 17...

 

[tinkerhon]

Of course disney knows which hotels will be closed. They are not saying because they don't want to offer refunds yet. They easily could automatically submit refunds if they wanted. They are keeping your cash to save themselves money. Really getting uncool of them

I don't know how anyone could consider going in July , full price for a quarter of the experience (at most). You should really think about the logistical challenges on everything in Disney wearing a mask and public transportation in super hot summer and humidity , go when it's more normal and can actually enjoy it and have fun. It's not gonna be the same, or even close. If your a local then sure go have a blast but don't pull full price in hotels for this if you have to travel.

The stock is up only because chapeck keeps promising they will make money on day one of park operations. Huge gamble for him if that doesn't happen but the market wants to hear that. They are just kicking the ball down the road saying everything the investors want to hear, he has ALOT to deliver on. I don't think they can deliver and they are burning cash much faster then they will admit (to temporarily save stock price) Q2 earnings call is when the picture they have been painting could be exposed for not reality. Even Q3 chapeck has promised profits gonna be hard to deliver on that with more staff needed per guest and alot of extra expenses.

Totally agree and this is coming from someone that IS booked for July 14 ! With first park day (epcot ) of 7/16 - so, timing is good, but I can't let this be the trip my kids remember most out of all of them - all beautiful memories ! Regarding the stock - I am not a stock investor (in any stock ) but I would a lot of economic shows on YouTube and tv, and both times talk of a possible vaccine was mentioned, Disney stock went up - believe it went up 7% after the moderna news, per financial analysts

 

[Mit88]

Rebooked for July 27th-August 5th. Its actually more ideal. Booked 3 nights at everyone’s favorite, Saratoga Springs so I can walk to and from DS and watch the NHL and maybe NBA Playoffs at City Works (if theyre open by then). Or sit at HoB and watch the games on the screens outside of the NBA Experience (I’m assuming they’re doing that? I remember it was initially shown that theyd play games on those screens in the concept art). Got 3 nights at Beach Club, and the last 3 at Poly.

 

[abnihon]

Leaning towards canceling our July 11-19 trip. So many unknowns and I doubt my son will wear a mask.
We may go to Hilton Head Disney resort instead.
Any thoughts on if it will be fully operational in July with activities?
Is their beach private?

 

[Arguetafamily]

I have a DVC reservation from July 6-10, and I'm actually pretty happy about this. It was always going to be a resort stay. My husband was not excited about being around a ton of people on Disney property, so now I assume he'll be much happier knowing it's only DVC at the resort and parks are closed.

We are as well. Adults only, we were going to make the best of it either way

 

[LSUmiss]

Disney is looking at having relaxation zones where guests can social distance and take off their masks. That’s good news for most.

This is one reason we were considering still going even with masks.

eta: Maybe I’m being naive, but I also think it’s a way for Disney to relax the mask rule unofficial without getting bad PR drama about it.

 

[rteetz]

Actually he didn’t even say cover costs. He said cover variable costs and contribute to fixed costs.

The idea is to decrease the loss.

Exactly, either way they aren’t looking to make money day one.

 

[DanSG]

Disney really is screwing over their Florida residents! First off, Disney has yet to communicate to florida residents and passholders; Universal immediately contacted their passholders and gave them OPTIONS. Disney on the other hand is only worrying about their pockets, but yet wants to open in 2 months...

 

[vinotinto]

So, of course, I have a million questions and cannot wait until we hear more.

My trip is a Free Dining Bounceback July 18 - 26. I had to get 4 day PHs for the promo, and so I have 9 day PH Plus.

Our APs expired March 31st. When I booked the bounceback, I didn't think we would have APs. But now, our APs should cover exactly our trip! Which means, I don't need a 9-day hopper plus anymore. I need to reduce the hoppers to 4 days and save them for the future.

I need them to extend the APs and then I will need to call in (ugh!) to reduce to 4 days. So much still in the air, but so excited that they are reopening!

 

[tinkerhon]

And still pay the old prices!!

I dont get why anyone would want to go right now. Plus what we know now is only part of the story. What does mainstreet look like when every shop has limited number of guests/virtual queues. How do shows work? How does CS/TS work in the parks? How does queuing to enter the parks work? How does that mid afternoon daily thunderstorm work? Oh and how does transportation work?

Not one of those is likely to be a good experience.

I can picture waiting around 4 hrs to get back to our hotel from DS using a socially distanced Disney bus ! We have waits of 45-60 mins normally !

 

[SoonersLUVmickey]

Strange I was able to actually GET FOP for July 17...

They’re back now.. I literally almost had a heart attack