Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[DGsAtBLT]

Just caught up on the thread, and honestly, I've been cheerleading for Disney throughout the whole process, but honestly feeling sick to my stomach right now. If all of my ADRs, DDP, and FPs were cancelled, that would definitely be my tipping point. Masks? Cool. Reduced hours. Totally understandable. While that would also be understandable, having to start all over would just be kind of a disaster.

Hopefully this isn't official, but I have a bad feeling it's going to be.

Even if this particular report isn’t true right now, I think it’s something you have to be prepared for possibly happening to a trip this summer.

I think it might be a good idea to emotionally detach from existing plans a bit. They could absolutely pull FP across the board, keep restaurants closed or change them completely, and really turn what we know about park touring on its head.

 

[Farro]

Sept 2021 has to be wrong though. You can't buy tickets yet for 2021 and they think dining won't be back until October 2021?

And I thought Chicago was strict!

 

[gottalovepluto]

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

I wouldn’t.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Do what you must to my summer trip Disney, but leave my dream trip for the 50th out of this nonsense!

Sept 2021 is encroaching....

 

[NJlauren]

I saw the ADR news and DDP news posted by a travel agent early this morning in a Facebook group.

Not sure if they actually were told that or what....

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Sept 2021 has to be wrong though. You can't buy tickets yet for 2021 and they think dining won't be back until October 2021?

And I thought Chicago was strict!

I didn’t even connect that ticket extension to expiring right before October 1 2021 until you said October. Sneaky sneaky.

 

[casaya95]

Even if this particular report isn’t true right now, I think it’s something you have to be prepared for possibly happening to a trip this summer.

I think it might be a good idea to emotionally detach from existing plans a bit. They could absolutely pull FP across the board, keep restaurants closed or change them completely, and really turn what we know about park touring on its head.

Of course! And I will still continue to give Disney the benefit of the doubt, because they have to roll with the punches just like everyone else. My only issue with this whole thing is that we rebooked on the promise of a free DDP as a guest recovery measure, and if that's taken away, it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. That's all.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Of course! And I will still continue to give Disney the benefit of the doubt, because they have to roll with the punches just like everyone else. My only issue with this whole thing is that we rebooked on the promise of a free DDP as a guest recovery measure, and if that's taken away, it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. That's all.

If the post is accurate, 35% is a great discount. At least there’s that?

 

[Krandor]

I wouldn’t.

Agreed. Tickets are being extended to Sep 2021 and this announcement covers through sep 2021. Summers are the 50th will start Oct 20201. Dates line up too nicely.

 

[casaya95]

If the post is accurate, 35% is a great discount. At least there’s that?

Right, but we won't be able to go again until 2022; unless I missed something it looked like it was only for a limited time.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

If the post is accurate, 35% is a great discount. At least there’s that?

I'm pretty sure that is the percentage impacted Aulani guests got, if that means anything.

 

[cakebaker]

Maybe I’m missing something, and I’m certainly not defending them because I think they’re wrong from the beginning on this deal, but did anyone expect they wouldn’t cancel all adrs and FP’s? They’ve got a reservation system now. You can’t guarantee you’ll get into a park to make your adr or FP. They can’t guarantee you’ll have a particular restaurant to eat at. All I know is I’m feeling more sure by the minute that not going is the right choice. If you go now, be prepared for anything to not happen.

 

[Krandor]

Maybe I’m missing something, and I’m certainly not defending them because I think they’re wrong from the beginning on this deal, but did anyone expect they wouldn’t cancel all adrs and FP’s? They’ve got a reservation system now. You can’t guarantee you’ll get into a park to make your adr or FP. They can’t guarantee you’ll have a particular restaurant to eat at. All I know is I’m feeling more sure by the minute that not going is the right choice. If you go now, be prepared for anything to not happen.

I speculated eithe last night or this morning about possible doing that. Eliminates a lot of "what about this situation?" Issues.

 

[Funfire240]

Could the September 2021 date be due to overseas booking? Doesn't the UK for example book free dining a year in advance? I could be wrong but that might make a difference??

 

[DebbieB]

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?

UK can.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Maybe I’m missing something, and I’m certainly not defending them because I think they’re wrong from the beginning on this deal, but did anyone expect they wouldn’t cancel all adrs and FP’s? They’ve got a reservation system now. You can’t guarantee you’ll get into a park to make your adr or FP. They can’t guarantee you’ll have a particular restaurant to eat at. All I know is I’m feeling more sure by the minute that not going is the right choice. If you go now, be prepared for anything to not happen.

Welcome to the pessimistic side. We have cookies.

 

[cakebaker]

Of course! And I will still continue to give Disney the benefit of the doubt, because they have to roll with the punches just like everyone else. My only issue with this whole thing is that we rebooked on the promise of a free DDP as a guest recovery measure, and if that's taken away, it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. That's all.

Lots of people rebooked that have already lost their recovery booking with no recourse. They won’t get a 35% discount.

 

[CastAStone]

Of course! And I will still continue to give Disney the benefit of the doubt, because they have to roll with the punches just like everyone else. My only issue with this whole thing is that we rebooked on the promise of a free DDP as a guest recovery measure, and if that's taken away, it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. That's all.

It’s tough to offer the dining plan if there isn’t going to be enough dining, and so I think they’re a bit stuck.

 

[JPM4]

This is def the less fun version of stalking the galaxy’s edge AP preview thread from last summer.

 

[Vern60]

Maybe I’m missing something, and I’m certainly not defending them because I think they’re wrong from the beginning on this deal, but did anyone expect they wouldn’t cancel all adrs and FP’s? They’ve got a reservation system now. You can’t guarantee you’ll get into a park to make your adr or FP. They can’t guarantee you’ll have a particular restaurant to eat at. All I know is I’m feeling more sure by the minute that not going is the right choice. If you go now, be prepared for anything to not happen.

Except for getting your money back if you're not satisfied with your "magical experience" hehe