Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[5kidsmommy]

Can you see it from Wilderness?

Yep, you have a great view there.

 

[RamblingMad]

Isn’t the point of wearing masks to have everyone do it to not infect each other? Wouldn’t people just infect each other at the relaxation station?

It’s like that choir, where one infected person showed up.

Since it takes on average 5 days for symptoms to show, they will most likely be back home before it hits them.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Just tried to look at MNSSHP tickets, and after clicking, the page is gone-- replaced by the "no more tickets until we process" generic message.
This could be:
1. They are cancelled
2. They are ceasing tickets right now in the same guise: limiting capacity of those who've already purchased.

...hoping for the last one!

 

[cakebaker]

If that’s the case, then frozen show, Disney jr show, Indiana Jones show, little mermaid show, & beauty & the beast show will also be cancelled. I’m thinking it’s also b/c they don’t want the transportation headache of parking closing crowds after a show.

Those are all showing as closed for FP, so yes, they’ll be gone as well.

 

[goofystitch]

I don't know if someone has already posted this because I can't keep up with this thread, LOL. I just got a DVC email that said Vero and HHI are opening 6/15 and the WDW DVC resorts open 6/22!

 

[Tjddis]

Yes we got a date today. And we got scant few details on some of the impact of the restrictions. To those of us that are/were evaluating if we wanted to spend the incredible amount of money it costs to go to wdw these limitations caused us to tap out. Plus Disney has not exactly covered themselves in glory as far as communication goes. Chapek said a lot of nothing today. Things he did say came off a bit arrogant to some, and it seems like the gist is “trust us, we’re Disney”. Anyone disillusioned with how they have handled things is not inclined to do so. Does that make us pessimists? As someone said it’s discussion on a discussion board. If you are going and happy to do so and limitations at these prices don’t bother you I say God Bless, have fun. Make sure you post your experiences and I hope I wind up kicking myself for not going

 

[LSUmiss]

Those are all showing as closed for FP, so yes, they’ll be gone as well.

They’re showing now as closed? I made fastpasses for some of them just yesterday.

 

[SmittS]

I have a question I am not sure can be answered! I feel a bit in limbo because we purchased our APs in February (faaaaaabulous timing) but now haven't activated them. So am I an annual passholder for purposes of being contacted about my reservation for my July trip? Or am I out of luck because I can't activate it until I get there? MDE shows that I have an annual pass and it is linked to my DVC reservation. But I know we don't have AP benefits yet for things like buying merchandise.

I'm in a similar boat. Ordered APs last year (before the price increases, whew...) but I was going to activate for our June, then early July, now potentially late July trip. I'm 50/50 on if we're even going to go as it's a shorter trip than Plan A or Plan B were due to the way the days shook out and my vacation availability, and now with the restrictions. I'm curious if WDW will continue to freeze the clock on APs as they're doing in Shanghai, essentially letting APs there visit for "free" during the reservation period. If we can go and I can activate my AP, but my clock not start until after this reservation period starts, we'll definitely go in July. We go once per year on a big trip (so 2 per AP) and 2-3 smaller trips through the year. This would be a "big" trip, but I'm ok with it being a limited experience and paying the money on hotel and dining if my AP clock doesn't start. If it does, I'm back to 50/50 and just pushing to next year.

 

[MrsBooch]

Just tried to look at MNSSHP tickets, and after clicking, the page is gone-- replaced by the "no more tickets until we process" generic message.
This could be:
1. They are cancelled
2. They are ceasing tickets right now in the same guise: limiting capacity of those who've already purchased.

...hoping for the last one!

this is from the website:

New Ticket Sales: At this time, new ticket sales are temporarily paused. Existing ticket holders and Annual Passholders will be able to make reservation requests in phases before new tickets are sold. Additional details will be shared with these Guests soon. New ticket sales will resume after that period of time.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

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...

If you are referring to Florida resident tickets and APs, Disney has posted all of the options on their website. This was released quite a while ago - just click on Tickets and Annual Passes: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/travel-information/

I don't know that what you're going to see at WDW is much different than the experience you'd get anywhere else this summer on vacation. I agree it won't be the same, but there are a lot of people who just want to take a vacation. For people who go a lot, it's probably much easier to accept the limitations and make the most of the trips. This could be an opportunity to get in to the parks with historically low crowd levels. It might be a more relaxing experience than it typically is. I think it would be up to how you look at it. At the very least, it would end up as a story.

I’m actually looking forward to taking my Disney pandemic mask photos. It will complete my set with my Disney after 9/11 and Disney with a Hurricane going to hit in just a few hours photos . Seriously though, every Disney trip is different, and I love it every time. This will at least be something new.

Yes, this is how I feel as well! We toured WDW through a 72 hour, non-stop tropical storm, escaped a hurricane to get to WDW, etc. I have a great picture of DS in front of the castle in a stroller completely encased in a rain cover covered in water during the tropical storm - we still laugh about it. I would be very happy to have my pandemic mask photo! My DS12 asked me today if his kids will ask him about the pandemic. How fun would it be to show them the mask photo in front of the castle?! I don't know - I lived in southeastern PA during Three Mile Island and NYC on 9/11. I feel like this is just another difficult moment in time where we have to find happiness wherever we can. I am also an AP holder and frequent guest, which, I'm sure makes a huge difference in my attitude toward going. I am ok with the limited experience. If this were a one-and-done trip, I would very much consider postponing.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

this is from the website:

New Ticket Sales: At this time, new ticket sales are temporarily paused. Existing ticket holders and Annual Passholders will be able to make reservation requests in phases before new tickets are sold. Additional details will be shared with these Guests soon. New ticket sales will resume after that period of time.

Yeah-- but isn't that the same thing as the normal ticket sales? I'm seriously hoping that this is face value for MNSS too...

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

If you are referring to Florida resident tickets and APs, Disney has posted all of the options on their website. This was released quite a while ago - just click on Tickets and Annual Passes: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/travel-information/





Yes, this is how I feel as well! We toured WDW through a 72 hour, non-stop tropical storm, escaped a hurricane to get to WDW, etc. I have a great picture of DS in front of the castle in a stroller completely encased in a rain cover covered in water during the tropical storm - we still laugh about it. I would be very happy to have my pandemic mask photo! My DS12 asked me today if his kids will ask him about the pandemic. How fun would it be to show them the mask photo in front of the castle?! I don't know - I lived in southeastern PA during Three Mile Island and NYC on 9/11. I feel like this is just another difficult moment in time where we have to find happiness wherever we can. I am also an AP holder and frequent guest, which, I'm sure makes a huge difference in my attitude toward going. I am ok with the limited experience. If this were a one-and-done trip, I would very much consider postponing.

You are my hero of the day.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Back and forth discussion on a discussion board, the worst!

Discussion of the discussion on a discussion board, even worse!

 

[The Pho]

News

Conneaut Lake Park will not open this year.

http://www.newconneautlakepark.com/2020-season-update/cancellation-of-2020-season.cfm

 

[jenjersnap]

I don’t have an answer - I don’t know Disney has an answer - but I have an AP voucher too. They already have my money so I will be pretty ticked if we aren’t included as “valid tickets” when park registration begins! On MDE, it treats me as a full APH, including being able to book discounted special events tickets but who knows with a new system. Keeping a close eye on this...

I have a question for people that may be more informed on this. A friend of mine became a DVC member in January. He has a trip in late August planned and was asking if he purchased an Annual Pass online if that would count towards them having a ticket in place for the early reservation system, or if they’d have to wait until they enter the park to active the pass before it would become “valid” for that type of scenario. Ive only ever gotten or renewed my AP while I was on property, so I’m not sure how it all works when getting an AP online.

 

[Sarahslay]

Magic Kingdom July hours just reduced from 10 pm to 7 pm.

Magic Kingdom Hours on MNSSHP dates just increased from 6pm to 7pm. So, very unlikely there will be any parties.

They changed August dates as well, not just MNSSHP nights. I do have a feeling there won't be parties or Epcot festivals for a bit, at leaset I'll get to bed early on my MK days in late August.

 

[SmittS]

I don’t have an answer - I don’t know Disney has an answer - but I have an AP voucher too. They already have my money so I will be pretty ticked if we aren’t included as “valid tickets” when park registration begins! On MDE, it treats me as a full APH, including being able to book discounted special events tickets but who knows with a new system. Keeping a close eye on this...

There are dozens of us. Dozens!

The system seems to recognize my non-activated AP as I can book FPs. But for some reason AP discounts for resorts didn't show up. To get AP discount applied to my recent reservation, I had to call to get them to do it. I hope my AP is recognized for the reservation system...

 

[Mit88]

Im good with the 7pm closure....as a passholder. There are so many things on property that I dont do because I’m at the parks until 10-11pm. Closing at 7 gives us more of an opportunity to hit up Trader Sams when its not last call. Grab a couple drinks at Disney Springs. Hit up some other Resort bars. Ok, so mostly its just drinking related.

 

[cakebaker]

They’re showing now as closed? I made fastpasses for some of them just yesterday.

Some shows are closed just for August as they have been for a few days. Others, they’ve gotten around to blocking July out as well. Most of the above still show July days open, but they probably just haven’t gotten to them at all yet. Thing is, if they’d blocked out all of July before the announcement, we would’ve known for sure they’d be closed. As it was, most of us just thought it was a glitch.

 

[JaNelson38]

Yep . .I don't think it has sunk in to a lot of people yet that have been itching to go on their big, pre-planned WDW vacation. I don't see WDW as very magical without fireworks, character M&Gs, shows, parades and every single person wearing a soulless, dehumanizing mask where I can't see anyone's smiling face and feel like I am in a hospital, not a (primarily outdoor) theme park. I could be wrong, but I am not willing to spend the amount of money it takes to find out.

This is a big deal for me, too.

My daughter just turned 6. Loves everything Disney. Would do just about anything to go to WDW, and I'd love to take her. And if I did take her now, she wouldn't get near the experience for full price, and I can't even see her smile.

WDW is going to have an issue on their hands with regards to the mask mandate if it goes on for an extended period of time. Forget the heat part of it...just the vacation part of it. A photo album full of mask-covered faces doesn't exactly scream "memories" to me.