Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Jessj0012]

So has anyone been refunded their money on purchased Dining Plans to this point?

No refund yet here still haven't even received the email for our ddp as part of a package stay.

 

[mshanson3121]

I don't know if I even dare ask, but has anything been formally decided on the NBA?

 

[JacknSally]

Pour some wine and stop worrying about May 2021!!!

I've already got my resort refillable mug of wine ready to go!

 

[Violetspider]

The F Bombs have been dropping all day.

I think maybe those were fire crackers to keep us hopping.

 

[jarestel]

I can see that being cut .. mainly because Disney can cut those cast members to save money .. because as it stands now .. I don't see how anyone is going to be coming out to Disney in droves.

This is a very important point to comprehend... Disney does not not want people coming in droves at this point in time. We really need to let go of the "business as usual" mindset if we want to seem tuned in to today's realities.

 

[JacknSally]

I don't know if I even dare ask, but has anything been formally decided on the NBA?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1266445710196695040

Majority of GMs Voted to Go Straight to Playoffs

Nothing official about Disney yet. I was thinking NBA was supposed to announce officially on June 1? Was that just a rumor? Did I make it up?

 

[xuxa777]

Yes. Because there are many variables to account for when inviting people living in a “bubble environment” and having them interacting with CMs or surfaces that were also interacted with by day guests.

Its either live in the bubble, or dont.

The bubble is not a surgical environment, they will rent out areas of the park and still be in the "bubble". , and in my opinion the "bubble" concept for the NBA will not be required by the time August rolls around.

 

[tfiga]

My stay is 8/31 to 9/6 at CBR. No emails and the only ADR missing is Sebastian Bistro.

 

[KrissyD715]

For all those that are saying that they have not received an e-mail, have you checked you junk/spam e-mail folder? I generally receive e-mail from Disney for resort and dining reservations and they go straight to my inbox.

For some reason, the two e-mails sent from Disney Destinations late last night were initially blocked and I had to manually release them to my inbox once notified.

Yes, all the folders. Nothing

 

[jlwise]

My guess for the news today will be obviously about park hopping and CL cuts, but also they will name the hotels that aren't going to open. Maybe about dining.

At the end they will say "Farro, you will specifically be affected next May by everything you are worried about, even if restrictions are lifted for everyone else".

We had a May 2020 trip booked (planned one year in advance) that was obviously cancelled, and like you, we rescheduled for May 2021. All of these changes definitely worry me as well because I wonder how long they will last, and I wonder if Disney will ever be what it was.

Note: I did receive the email about the advance reservation for parks due to my reservation even though we returned our Military Salute tickets. I’m sure that a lot of us are receiving that due to resort reservations, but I’m positive that only those with valid tickets and reservations will actual be able to reserve park days. I took the email to be more of a procedural change notice, which again scares me that they feel this new process will last into 2021. We are also booked for Club Level, so I’m curious when/if that will be back...

 

[tfiga]

My stay is 8/31 to 9/6 at CBR. No emails and the only ADR missing is Sebastian Bistro.

Just refreshed and Topiinos Terrace is gone also.

 

[LSUmiss]

I just got the email stating because I have valid tickets I will get priority access, and the only tickets I have on my account are unactivated APs. So they are definitely counting those as valid tickets. I currently have split stay reservations for July and one in October.

Unactivated as in new vouchers or expired ones that technically aren’t expired yet?

 

[gottalovepluto]

I'm an AP and I have three 2-year olds...just getting in and out of one park with all the strollers and gear is an Olympic sport. In other words, We don't park hop and that's not a deal breaker for us

Holy smokes!! With 3 two year olds the mask thing would a solid deal breaker for me. I wouldn’t have the patience to deal with that

 

[Yooperroo]

Unactivated as in new vouchers or expired ones that technically aren’t expired yet?

New vouchers. Our trip we cancelled so they were never activated

 

[rteetz]

I don't know if I even dare ask, but has anything been formally decided on the NBA?

Not yet, NBA Board of Governors met today to discuss more but no vote was held. They are prepping for a July start though.

 

[xuxa777]

There have been plenty of pitchforks going around. I don't think the folks who called for/suggested it be closed longer got it any worse than those who called for/suggested it open earlier. From what I've seen, read and participated in, the board's been pretty split the whole way through.

Agree it has been split pretty evenly and mid July was considered an early date to open.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I was also thinking what about the silver annual passholders that normally have blackout dates...I pretty sure they were normally allowed to go during April and May, but blackout during the summer...?

The AP page specifically tells APs to check the blockout calendar before making park reservations so I think they are sticking to it.

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

I wonder if Disney will ever be what it was.

Based on the Sept 2021 date, it seems like Disney wants to be back (or even better...we don't know about changes yet) in time for 50th. I think they are going to push people to come between Oct 2021 and Sept 2022 and have lots of new upcharges for 50th.

 

[Raggou]

So you like it because Universal is opening earlier? That doesn't say anything about how they communicated or how Disney communicated poorly. Since you're not sure on the 2 for 1 tickets, that also doesn't lead to the conclusion that Universal's communications are better.

I realize the grass is greener on the other side, but once you realize all that grass really has is Harry Potter you'll be sorely disappointed.

Woah woah.. Dont want to start a Universal vs Disney ATTRACTION DEBATE. However... with a Universal Trip June 4th-7th and a Disney Trip July 14th-17th. Universal has far been the easier and much clearer player. Yes Disney is bigger. Yes I get Disney has more concerns. I agree with that. However as a adult who enjoys both. Universal definitely has handled this better in my personal opinion.

Now to be absolutely clear. Disney has my heart and soul and I love it far more.

 

[xuxa777]

The AP page specifically tells APs to check the blockout calendar before making park reservations so I think they are sticking to it.

No reason not to, plus the summer blockouts lifts in 2-3 weeks following the opening