Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Yooperroo]

So, the phased reopening is planned until September 2021? Wow.

But, you can't book dining plans for Sept 2021. They have released packages for 2021 yet. Right? So is that a typo and should read 2020? Where did this even come from?

 

[SMRT-1]

Forgive me for asking, I haven't been able to follow closely the last week or so, but did Universals plans get state approval? If so, how long did it take?

IIRC, Universal presented the proposal last Thursday, and it was approved by the task force and then the OC Mayor that same day, with the Governor approving it the next day on Friday.

 

[Krandor]

Should we assume the Sept 2021 date is a big typo?

That is when tickets are being extended to so no i don't think it's a typo.

 

[SaintsManiac]

But, you can't book dining plans for Sept 2021. They have released packages for 2021 yet. Right? So is that a typo and should read 2020? Where did this even come from?

Tickets were extended to September 2021 today.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Never a dull moment around here.

 

[CastAStone]

But, you can't book dining plans for Sept 2021. They have released packages for 2021 yet. Right? So is that a typo and should read 2020? Where did this even come from?

I believe DVC can add dining 11 months out

(edited for clarity)

 

[mshanson3121]

So, the phased reopening is planned until September 2021? Wow.

I'm guessing a typo

 

[Krandor]

I think that date is simply for the extension of the tickets. I don’t think free dining was able to be booked all that way out.

Yeah I think basically ALL FPs, ADRs, hard tickets, and DDPs are being cancelled and they are going to start off with a clean slate accross the board. Don't think the dates really matter. Looks like just a complete reset.

 

[mshanson3121]

Tickets were extended to September 2021 today.

Well that doesn't bode well for our June 2021 trip, hoping for normalcy

 

[SaintsManiac]

Well that doesn't bode well for our June 2021 trip, hoping for normalcy

Don’t read too much into it. It’s not even an official link yet. Let’s see what WDW actually sends out.

 

[CogsworthTN]

All FP and DINING Reservations TO BE CANCELLED
No DDP
From the WDWMagic boards:View attachment 497643

Will the cancellation of ADR’s happen for trip reservations in the later months like October and November? I could kick myself for booking airfare today for my November trip. My southwest funds were good until next year and now since I have used them if I cancel flight now, I will lose the money (the original booking was made in October 2019 for March trip)

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Yeah I think basically ALL FPs, ADRs, hard tickets, and DDPs are being cancelled and they are going to start off with a clean slate accross the board. Don't think the dates really matter. Looks like just a complete reset.

Hope so, and it’s not a reflection on how long they feel they can’t operate restaurants/parks somewhat normally. What gives me pause is changing Free Dining to 35% off instead.

Leads me to believe they are not confident they can deliver on the DDP for a loooong time.

 

[mshanson3121]

IIRC, Universal presented the proposal last Thursday, and it was approved by the task force and then the OC Mayor that same day, with the Governor approving it the next day on Friday.

Okay that's what I though. Why the hold up on Disney I wonder?

 

[SaintsManiac]

Guys please take a breath. Try to have patience for official word. I know it’s hard. I have a trip next May. I get it. Let’s not go off the rails.

 

[Krandor]

Well that doesn't bode well for our June 2021 trip, hoping for normalcy

They are just trying to reset the board so they don't have any outstanding ADRs, FPs, DDP, etc out there in what will be modified conditions but they don't know how long things will be modified so better to just reset Everything, start with the "new normal" and they can always add stuff from there. By June 2021 things could be normal.

 

[Farro]

All FP and DINING Reservations TO BE CANCELLED
No DDP
From the WDWMagic boards:View attachment 497643

Makes sense. Its really the only fair way.

I'm a little afraid this new reservation system is here to stay. I bet at some point you can pay extra to reserve 2 parks in a day...

 

[mhautz]

I'm guessing a typo

I mean it could be real, but I stand by my skepticism.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Double post sorry

 

[Yooperroo]

Yeah that person dropped that bomb on two different threads over there and then ghosted. People have asked where it's come from and he/she is not responding.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Makes sense. Its really the only fair way.

I'm a little afraid this new reservation system is here to stay. I bet at some point you can pay extra to reserve 2 parks in a day...

It could be a ticket add on with a cute name. Park Hopper sounds like it could catch on.