Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

And it's no longer there, LOL! I've been out FINALLY getting a haircut, so I have no idea when it disappeared.

Oh man, getting a haircut. That would be amazing

 

[cakebaker]

It’s to save money. No nighttime spectaculars to sell tickets too and limited restaurants outside of EP.

Bingo.

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

When I was an Attractions CM, there were a number of instances when a Passholder would come up to me at the Attraction Entrance and say (not ask) that they should be let through FastPass because of their Annual Pass. I wish I could say they were joking, but that was rarely the case it seems. I even once had a DVC Member tell me she owned part of Disney World and therefore she owned part of me so I should do what she says! I would never say the majority of those folks are that way (I think it's actually a quite small percentage), but it has become something of a joke amongst CMs. Over time, I met a number of absolutely lovely Passholders and DVC members, and now, as a Passholder myself, I do understand just how hefty a cost it really is (still not an excuse) and am definitely the butt of many jokes amongst my CM friends.

So how does this relate to the topic of this thread? Everyone, please try to be extra kind and considerate to the CMs when you return to WDW. Today was wonderful news for most of us, and while I'm sure CMs are thrilled to have an end date in sight, they're also being asked to stick it out for another month. Many of them have still not seen an unemployment check and some learned today they may not see another check for another month and a half. Whatever they ask you to do or whatever potentially upsetting news they may have to deliver, just remember it's not their fault; they're just the messenger and are adapting to this new normal as well.

I know everyone is worried about their FP+ plans and ADRs and the good news is that Disney has a whole team of CMs right now dedicated to assessing everyone's plans and working hard to try to fit everyone they can in within these new parameters. They could've just cancelled everything, but they've hit the pause button to try to take care of our FastPasses, ADRs, resort stays, and passes. As frustrating as this all is (and trust me, I feel that), the CMs are the folks that are going to get us through these changes.

I can't tell you how proud and in awe I am of so many CMs right now. In a situation like this (i.e. a furlough), they'd have every right to be so angry, jaded, and upset, but I've not seen anything but appreciative and positive posts from them: eager to get back to work and make magic for their guests. These are people who truly love what they do and truly love making people like us happy. I wish I could share with you all the posts online I've seen over the last few months from CMs; they'd bring a smile to everyone's faces. I don't mean to sound preachy.

What a wonderful post. It’s true what you say. Through all of this I’ve not heard anger from cast members, although I’m sure there are some. Most are very excited at the prospect to be able to get back to work. This is their normalcy.

 

[Remy is Up]

Bingo.

And again you can beat that drum but you have no facts to prove it and I can tell you without question that isn't the case

 

[Krandor]

Interesting that resort hotels look to also be the 11th. I'd have thought you'd want to open them a day earlier on the 10th but then that could avoid a July 11th that looks like DS did today.

 

[fla4fun]

And it's no longer there, LOL! I've been out FINALLY getting a haircut, so I have no idea when it disappeared.

I wonder if it was removed because they aren’t taking any additional reservations right now. It might have been seen as misleading to say the hotels are opening on July 11, but we won’t let you book one. This may be one time it’s better to say nothing . . .

 

[rileyz]

Those park hours are awful!!! In July/August, it's necessary to have early mornings and late evenings to deal with the oppressive heat.

yeah, I need the late nights. I’m hoping I can convince my hosts to postpone.

 

[Remy is Up]

Interesting that resort hotels look to also be the 11th. I'd have thought you'd want to open them a day earlier on the 10th but then that could avoid a July 11th that looks like DS did today.

After they roll out the daily park reservations for current resort reservations and ap holders they will determine remaining capacity at each park daily available and open up the reservations to anyone else

 

[hertamaniac]

Will there be a penalty to make a reservation as an AP and not show? Maybe that is TBD.

 

[Remy is Up]

yeah, I need the late nights. I’m hoping I can convince my hosts to postpone.

I would suggest to anyone not an ap holder to hold off till late fall at the earliest. There are no guarantees at this point. These restrictions won't be just for a few weeks.

 

[tinkerhon]

This ordeal is wreaking havoc with my OCD ! New park hours and can't even amend FPS - !
Well, guess it's same to cancel my dessert party now with mk closing at 7pm - in the summer ? Wow !
Well, at least we can leave the park early and get back to the hotel (which are not sure will be open anymore) and lie down at the pool deck with our masks on !

 

[Remy is Up]

Will there be a penalty to make a reservation as an AP and not show? Maybe that is TBD.

They have ideas in place so people don't abuse it.

 

[rileyz]

I would suggest to anyone not an ap holder to hold off till late fall at the earliest. There are no guarantees at this point. These restrictions won't be just for a few weeks.

We are AP holders but still, I can deal with some restrictions but I don’t want every element compromised. Of course I’m trying to convince people who up until April 30th thought their May vacation might happen. Very frustrating.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

For anyone who was curious I went back and looked and Remy was saying mid July at the earliest but possibly August way back in mid April while the other sources were saying May and June. And not as a prediction either.

 

[Remy is Up]

We are AP holders but still, I can deal with some restrictions but I don’t want every element compromised. Of course I’m trying to convince people who up until April 30th thought their May vacation might happen. Very frustrating.

I get that. Ap holders out of state who are spending a lot of money. I'd say hold off as well

 

[fla4fun]

Interesting that resort hotels look to also be the 11th. I'd have thought you'd want to open them a day earlier on the 10th but then that could avoid a July 11th that looks like DS did today.

Whatever day the resorts open it should be OK. I stayed at BLT opening day, and since there were no guests there the night before, everyone could be processed and get immediate access to their room as they came in. It’s not like everyone is arriving at the same time, as they would for a park opening or even a DS opening. With more people tempted to drive, the arrivals could be even more spread out than usual. I would guess more people will use online check in as well, so fewer people in the lobby. I would take a check in on opening day over a regular check in any time.

 

[tinkerhon]

So just as a clarification point - how are we doing on the opening status of bars? Resort bars, particularly...

I'm just saying if the parks are all closing early I know where I will be spending my evenings!

Watching NBA at the pool bar !!

 

[JacknSally]

For anyone who was curious I went back and looked and Remy was saying mid July at the earliest but possibly August way back in mid April while the other sources were saying May and June. And not as a prediction either.

Remy, can you help pick numbers for lotto tickets?

 

[vinotinto]

I've been in #TeamMasks since Day 1, but even I have to scratch my head at masks while sitting on a pool chair. They can distance groups by having the chairs at least 6 feet from the next party and it's all outdoors. These are conditions that are associated with less chance of spread. It's not like at a theme park where it's basically impossible to always be at least 6 feet away from every other party.

 

[Farro]

I've been in #TeamMasks since Day 1, but even I have to scratch my head at masks while sitting on a pool chair. They can distance groups by having the chairs at least 6 feet from the next party and it's all outdoors. These are conditions that are associated with less chance of spread. It's not like at a theme park where it's basically impossible to always be at least 6 feet away from every other party.

That's what I was thinking. Perhaps they will have everyone social distance and "recommend" masks on the pool deck.

I wonder if you will be able to book times at the pool? I can't imagine a line where people wait for someone to come out so they can go in!