Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SaintsManiac]

No luck here, yet.. what is the official extension?

Their tickets for first week of August were extended to end of September 2021.

I saw the screen shot, but it’s a private group so I’m not posting it here.

 

[mhautz]

After today I have a newfound understanding of mask concerns. I had thought, Eh, we're AP, so even if we only go for a couple hours then chill in the hotel the rest of the day, it's better than nothing, right? I'm now not so sure, and feel so badly for these CMs who don't have a choice.

I was outside today for two hours collecting textbooks outside of the school I teach at - Michigan, about 80 degree weather, and it had just rained, so fairly humid. Still, obviously I know Disney will be hotter and more humid. I would usually be pretty unaffected by 80 degree heat...but with the mask on my face was turning red and I was overheating much more quickly - I'll definitely need to try out other mask materials/styles. And when I took off the plastic gloves, my hands were pruny and completely drenched in sweat. Even now that I'n in the AC and they've been washed and dried, my skin is quite irritated. I can't fathom doing this in July Disney weather. We should probably cancel our reservation, but I'm feeling very torn. I think I'm going to wait until closer to time and see if anything changes by July, especially since the other parks will have been open for weeks at that point.

I try to avoid the mask debate. I fully intend to wear a mask at all times necessary and definitely where required, but I assume after a month plus of summer mask wearing, a more moderated approach to it will be established throughout the country. I don't know what that will mean, just that I think we'll "accept" that 100% mask wearing is not the answer.

 

[courtney1188]

How else do you expect them to institute the plan for everyone to reserve parks for each day? They have to start with a clean slate.

Looks like they are back, so all is well! But someone is going to have to end up unhappy somehow...

I disagree. I think a fairer way would be for those who already have FPs or dining reservations (especially if it's associated with a hotel stay) to automatically get a reservation. Like, July 19 I have three morning Fastpasses setup at Magic Kingdom plus a dining reservation. I am hoping that will mean I have a Magic Kingdom reservation, and that those with pre-existing plans will be accommodated first (which seems to be what was said in the interviews yesterday in regards to the reservation system to get into the park - they said someone people already have reservations).

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I feel like Disney changed the resorts wording on the website to give people a little less to speculate on regarding resorts until actual news is published. I also think Disney underestimates just how little we need to go off of to start wild speculation here.

 

[SaintsManiac]

What are these cooler masks, @SaintsManiac or @Farro?

I ordered from Vivian and Vincent.

https://vivianvincent.com/

 

[skeeter31]

I disagree. I think a fairer way would be for those who already have FPs or dining reservations (especially if it's associated with a hotel stay) to automatically get a reservation. Like, July 19 I have three morning Fastpasses setup at Magic Kingdom plus a dining reservation. I am hoping that will mean I have a Magic Kingdom reservation, and that those with pre-existing plans will be accommodated first (which seems to be what was said in the interviews yesterday in regards to the reservation system to get into the park - they said someone people already have reservations).

But what if you had those 3 morning MK fast passes but then had a dining reservation for Rose and Crown for dinner? Which park would you want to be reserved for? And how is Disney going to know which park to reserve you for? People will be upset one way or the other.

 

[courtney1188]

I have a homemade cloth mask and there's no way right now where I live (Indiana) that would be comfortable outside. I have been wearing surgical masks (the generic blue kind) and those are much more comfortable in heat and humidity. I also ordered some masks sewn from a cooling material that I want to try out to see if those might be better for Disney. But those cloth masks -- no way.

I’d try masks made out of different fabrics first. Cotton and high humidity don’t mix well.

It wasn't a cloth mask - it was one of the generic surgical masks. However, it was a cheap one with a super awful strap (thin and round and not super stretchy) - I've worn more comfortable ones in the past, but this was all I had on hand today.

 

[jenjersnap]

See?

All better!

Disney IT for the win! Or, is that for the loss? Let’s call it both.

 

[Farro]

I ordered from Vivien and Vincent.

Yes and you can also find on Etsy.com @MKEMSE

 

[LSUmiss]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the CDC reversed their opinion on the virus transmitting on surfaces. I saw it on the news last night and was a bit upset. I’m back to wiping down my groceries. It was a positive development when it came out for the theme parks in regards to guests touching everything.

Seriously?? I hadn’t heard. This is why so many don’t trust the info & has just decided to take their chances or take no chances. There is just so much they don’t know & the back & forth messaging makes ppl weary.

 

[courtney1188]

But what if you had those 3 morning MK fast passes but then had a dining reservation for Rose and Crown for dinner? Which park would you want to be reserved for? And how is Disney going to know which park to reserve you for? People will be upset one way or the other.

That's a good question - if there will be no park hopping, giving people the choice would be complicated (and I'm sure they are wanting to cut restaurant capacity), so I would guess they'd go by FP rather than dining reservations then.

 

[Eric Smith]

How else do you expect them to institute the plan for everyone to reserve parks for each day? They have to start with a clean slate.

Looks like they are back, so all is well! But someone is going to have to end up unhappy somehow...

Since you can only reserve fast passes in one park on a day, I don't think one would affect the other. Worst case, having fast passes wouldn't guarantee park entry but I don't see them eliminating fast passes totally.

 

[michellibell]

See?

All better!

I have a July 11-14th. Both my FPs and ALL MY PLANS have disappeared. Ugh. I hope it's just a glitch.

 

[Eric Smith]

I have a homemade cloth mask and there's no way right now where I live (Indiana) that would be comfortable outside. I have been wearing surgical masks (the generic blue kind) and those are much more comfortable in heat and humidity. I also ordered some masks sewn from a cooling material that I want to try out to see if those might be better for Disney. But those cloth masks -- no way.

I just told my wife the same thing last night. We live in Indiana as well. I went to the doctor yesterday and it is required to wear a mask that they provide. It's a paper mask and I had a much easier time breathing than I do in any of the cloth masks. It was physical therapy so I was even exerting myself a bit. We're planning to go in September and I plan on buying a bunch of paper masks and just taking them on our trip.

 

[courtney1188]

I have a July 11-14th. Both my FPs and ALL MY PLANS have disappeared. Ugh. I hope it's just a glitch.

With them talking about moving over to a brand new reservation system, I would expect a lot of gitches.

 

[skeeter31]

That's a good question - if there will be no park hopping, giving people the choice would be complicated (and I'm sure they are wanting to cut restaurant capacity), so I would guess they'd go by FP rather than dining reservations then.

But, I would want the opposite way. To me and my family, dining is most important and we usually plan our days around our dinners. And some days we do a different park in the morning with FPs. So if Disney just unilaterally barred us from our dinner dining parks because we had morning FPs to a different park, we would be upset.

So that’s why I’m thinking the easiest thing will be to wipe the slate clean of all pre reserved things and start fresh.

Plus, what if there aren’t going to be Fastpasses once the park reopens? Then it wouldn’t matter if you had them reserved for a day.

And I’m not just picking on you, I know I keep responding to your posts. Just being devils advocate here for the idea.

 

[Mrs Grumpy]

All my plans are gone for our Sept trip

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

My July 19-24, August 24-28, & even Oct 2021 reservations and plans are all not showing. IT is definitely doing some tinkering right now.

 

[LSUmiss]

Keep us posted if you find anything out about cash stays at DVC units

So far mine is still on mde.

 

[Moliphino]

Their tickets for first week of August were extended to end of September 2021.

I saw the screen shot, but it’s a private group so I’m not posting it here.

What kind of tickets? I can't even see mine on the website right now. On the app they still show through 12/15/2020.