Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[NJlauren]

TAs have not been told anything

Which is what i figured and why this morning i didn't post this 'news' but now that its from somewhere else as well i thought i would share i saw it as well.

 

[zemmer]

I did it three times. My November stay is my fourth reservation for the same March trip.

Same. And I’m ok with the 60 day ADR window except that I had great reservations for November already that I’ll now have to book AGAIN.

 

[Spaceguy55]

Looks like the start of a loophole free Disney vacation again, the playing field will be level for everyone...for a time.

 

[mhautz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1266180170647470086

This is just getting surreal...I mean even by 2020 standards

 

[hereforthechurros]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1266180170647470086

Buckle up always worries me

 

[Eric Smith]

As a result of limited capacity, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all existing dining reservations and experience bookings, including Disney dining plans included in packages, through the end of the year. We will reopen dining and experience bookings with more limited numbers closer to when the parks reopen. We will also shift from a 180-day booking window to a 60-day booking window for dining and experience bookings going forward to allow Guests to make their plans closer to their visits.


!!!!!!

I kind of hope they keep dining at 60 days forever. 180 days is a bit too far out.

 

[andyman8]

I will say I feel for the Disney TAs out there, as I know losing the DDP will cut out a nice chunk of their commissions, and given the economic situation the country is now in, I can't imagine business is booming as is.

In the interest of fairness, I also want to be clear that I did not initially expect them to cancel all FP+s, ADRs, and even the DDP. Prior to this afternoon/evening, the concept of canceling all FP+s and ADRs seemed quite improbable to me. Scrapping the DDP seemed even less likely. I also thought it was surprising to hear about an announcement coming on DPB after dinner on a Thursday night, but none the less, here we are. I try to balance personal speculation with any more credible rumor, and I'm definitely going to try to be clearer about which is which in the future, because I know this is a very sensitive situation, and I feel for all those that had certain plans potentially scrapped tonight. I do have faith in those making the decisions at Disney and specifically WDW now though (and I'm not one to always say that).

As Ryan has said, there are some other things that may need to fall into place before we get some perhaps better news.

 

[osufeth24]

Buckle up always worries me

I mean, what else could there be?!

 

[Eric Smith]

WAIT DOES THIS MEAN FASTPASS IS DEAD?!

No, it doesn’t. It means fast pass won’t be a thing as long as they need that queue space to facilitate distancing.

 

[runjulesrun]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1266180170647470086

I know this impacts my July 25-Aug 2 trip but in all honesty, I'm so curious it almost doesn't matter. We will decide if we are going when we have all the facts. As AP holders, I think we will go with the flow and enjoy what we can but this is morbidly exciting if that makes sense. Sorry to everyone else who is in a different boat.

 

[Spridell]

Park hopping has to be gone.

I bet that's going to be the next big piece of news.

 

[Yooperroo]

Think the other change that is coming is that they will wipe all non-DVC resort reservations as well and allow guests who had reservations first dibs at rebooking at whatever resorts they open with however many rooms they make available?

 

[rteetz]

Park hopping has to be gone.

I bet that's going to be the next big piece of news.

That’s exactly what I was going to say. I don’t know that for sure but that’s what I’m expecting.

 

[LSUmiss]

WAIT DOES THIS MEAN FASTPASS IS DEAD?!

I used to hate fast pass plus & now I need it b/c DS is 2 .

 

[JacknSally]

WANNA TALK ABOUT MASKS?!

I legitimately laughed out loud at this, while I was drinking water. It was not pretty.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Think the other change that is coming is that they will wipe all non-DVC resort reservations as well and allow guests who had reservations first dibs at rebooking at whatever resorts they open with however many rooms they make available?

It’s got something to do with the resorts. I’m thinking they stay closed until August.

 

[hereforthechurros]

This is just getting surreal...I mean even by 2020 standards

Murder hornets spotted at Epcot!!!

 

[skeeter31]

That’s exactly what I was going to say. I don’t know that for sure but that’s what I’m expecting.

Wouldn’t shock me. Or only allow park hopping after a certain time (like 5-6pm).

 

[mhautz]

Park hopping has to be gone.

I bet that's going to be the next big piece of news.

Didn't think about that, but it makes perfect sense.

 

[Farro]

Park hopping has to be gone.

I bet that's going to be the next big piece of news.

That’s exactly what I was going to say. I don’t know that for sure but that’s what I’m expecting.

Maybe at first, but they will "allow" you to purchase an extra park each day, I'm sure.