Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[tlmadden73]

That is kind of what I meant. I believe FPs won't be a thing for a while.

Exactly. . why would FPs be needed if only X thousand people allowed in the parks.

FPs as we know it will probably be changed (not used) until they get back to FULL operation (full capacity, all attractions running). Or if they implement a virtual queue system, they are just used for something like that. *shrug*

Will be an interesting year. I think we can toss out everything we "knew" about Disney planning until we know more in July/August. Even if the opening goes smoothly .. no way to know if the fall will be "normal" yet.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

I could list them all off, but then you’d respond how it’s all safety, then I’d give you all the reasons it’s not.

But, here’s 1- a water park. There is no proof that water parks are more risky open than theme parks. In fact, they’re probably safer. They aren’t keeping them closed for safety’s sake.

But here’s the thing - don’t you think they could be watching to see what happens with Volcano Bay? Perhaps we will see a water park announcement before July 11. Is it a sure thing that they won’t open a water park up?

 

[SaintsManiac]

Exactly. . why would FPs be needed if only X thousand people allowed in the parks.

FPs as we know it will probably be changed (not used) until they get back to FULL operation (full capacity, all attractions running). Or if they implement a virtual queue system, they are just used for something like that. *shrug*

Will be an interesting year. I think we can toss out everything we "knew" about Disney planning until we know more in July/August. Even if the opening goes smoothly .. no way to know if the fall will be "normal" yet.

Indeed. I'm glad my next trip is a year away.

Hope they aren't going to make the switch to paid FPs...

 

[Raggou]

and a cautionary tale not to base "new" WDW demand on July 11 and 15. Will be lots of people wanting to be able to say they were there on day 1.

Well these people wont be able to get in “Day 1“ Unless they have a reservation now

 

[pasta]

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[Aurora0427]

I'm getting to that point now that I know we aren't all going to die from grocery shopping. I still think opening up slowly with safety measures and then easing back to normal is the smart way to do it.

Seriously. For the first time in two months, yesterday I didn’t disinfect my groceries when I came home. It was liberating. Hoping the latest findings from the CDC are correct, and my groceries aren’t actually going to kill me.

I’m eager to watch from afar to see how everything goes at WDW!

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I could list them all off, but then you’d respond how it’s all safety, then I’d give you all the reasons it’s not.

But, here’s 1- a water park. There is no proof that water parks are more risky open than theme parks. In fact, they’re probably safer. They aren’t keeping them closed for safety’s sake.

They could be keeping them closed to save money due to lack of demand. Or they could feel the resources needed to open the water parks are better served elsewhere, like transportation and CMs.

We don’t really know. They are certainty turning away a lot of revenue with the choices they’ve made including timing of opening and precautions taken when operating, there is a solid argument to be made IMO that they’re putting safety over profits for the time being.

 

[Kadorto]

Yep... July 11-19

me too..

 

[Krandor]

But they don't have to be. When you make a fast pass, you select the park you want to attend for the day. I don't see why that couldn't be my reservation to get in the park that day. I have made fastpasses twice. One trip was cancelled, one is in July. If Disney tells me I have to go through this again and make reservations for a park and then fastpasses again... I will not be happy. Hoping they're transferring them to a new system or it's a glitch.

I would have thought FPs would be converted to reservations. If they are removing them compeltey (and this isn't a glitch while they update things) then it would indicate they may go virtual queue only and no FPs. Just have to wait and see.

 

[LSUmiss]

Complaining is totally fine. Wanting something to look forward to is too, we all need that. Entitlement gets thrown around a lot but that's been the biggest issue. It's clear many people don't go anywhere else but WDW and it being closed has brought out some bad behavior/desperate feelings that are a turn off. It's okay to chill, especially if you're lucky enough to go a lot. Like everything in life, it's okay handle it with some grace

How do you know it’s b/c ppl don’t go anywhere else? This is a wdw message board so yeah most of the ppl on the board have/had a trips planned & are disappointed by the outcome. I know ppl irl who had trips cancelled to Europe who are equally angry with their travel agency. Their just not posting on here.

 

[Letsoflyakite]

On a lighter subject, which is tough for me sometimes, I am amazed at the efficiency of DVC members. Availability has been tight for the foreseeable future at WDW. Then I decided to check my dashboard for availability 30 minutes after the July 11th date was announced....every resort was WIDE open prior to the July 11th date, where they were booked solid for the longest time.

I'd just like to say, well done, that really impressed me how on top of and passionate people are about the parks and not necessarily staycations at Resorts.

 

[pasta]

All of my fast passes from July 11-22 were present this morning, but now they are gone. I haven’t tried to make new ones. I’m afraid to touch anything I’m waiting a few days to see if I get communication from Disney. My ADRs are still there.

 

[Krandor]

But here’s the thing - don’t you think they could be watching to see what happens with Volcano Bay? Perhaps we will see a water park announcement before July 11. Is it a sure thing that they won’t open a water park up?

That is what disney has stated to CMs that water parks are not opening and they are focused on theme parks.

 

[RamblingMad]

I would have thought FPs would be converted to reservations. If they are removing them compeltey (and this isn't a glitch while they update things) then it would indicate they may go virtual queue only and no FPs. Just have to wait and see.

I’d take a screen shot of your ADRs and FPs. Stuff will get messed up with them moving to a new reservation system.

 

[mhautz]

All of my fast passes from July 11-22 were present this morning, but now they are gone. I haven’t tried to make new ones. I’m afraid to touch anything I’m waiting a few days to see if I get communication from Disney. My ADRs are still there.

The app shows nothing for me either, but the website says "We cannot display your FastPass+ details right now. You can still add or modify other plans." (Sorry can't screenshot)

 

[SaintsManiac]

The app shows nothing for me either, but the website says "We cannot display your FastPass+ details right now. You can still add or modify other plans." (Sorry can't screenshot)

Yep. I don't even have FPs booked and I get that message.

 

[Leigh L]

Yep. I don't even have FPs booked and I get that message.

Same
My FP day isn't for another couple of weeks but my dining is still there (not modifiable online).

 

[Krandor]

The app shows nothing for me either, but the website says "We cannot display your FastPass+ details right now. You can still add or modify other plans." (Sorry can't screenshot)

I think they are doing some work on some backend systems.

Though with the shortened hours and the possibility of no park hopping, it might be easier to remove all FP and ADRs and start clean.

 

[BrianR]

I had a great set of passes booked for my whole trip in July. Here's to hoping it's just a conversion thing vs. jacking systems up without communicating the details of the plan.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

These increasingly frequent games of operational change or It update are starting to really bum me out!

I'm looking forward to more official news. I'm genuinely curious how they are going to handle everything.