Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[jjtrinva]

Last number I saw was 4k

Wow, thank you. I had no idea. Now I understand the comments about the park having to remain closed until the new group shows up.

 

[Brianstl]

It took air travel years to recover from 9/11. I think the impact this has might not last as long but we are talking months not weeks before the country as a whole will have the appetite to travel again.

 

[PamNC]

I don't think anyone would turn their back on them.

I think in two months (less actually) people are going to be climbing walls and desperate to get some sense of normalcy. Provided Disney does it in a as safe (?) a way as possible, people will flock in droves, even to a limited opening.

I for one plan to flock !! I don't have a trip planned but I'm sort of panicked anyway ... because Disneyworld is closed. I know that sounds stupid. I was thinking of a quick weekend trip for my birthday but didn't have anything nailed down. I like last minute trips as well as long planned out trips. Anyway, my birthday is 4/2 so obviously that isn't going to happen. Anyway - I plan on flocking.

 

[PamNC]

I would go for the "reduced plan" if they offered really really good ticket and hotel deals

 

[Bloor Street Mama]

I just joined the boards two weeks ago in preparation for my would-be trip this current week. I have been to WDW three times and DL once over many years, and I love the parks. I, however, am Canadian—and our dollar truly sucks right now. I requested a refund (vs. a future credit) for my trip, as I would prefer to have precious USD in my account at a time when we are headed towards a recession. I, like many of my Canadian friends who were also supposed to be at WDW this week, will not be back unless and until the economy substantially improves. And I would imagine that Disney would offer much better discounts than the 20% Canadian Resident discount that I’d paid for originally if they want Canadian visitors. I’ll wait until next spring or summer if need be. And I might drive if I don’t get over my fear of flying after Covid -19...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I would go for the "reduced plan" if they offered really really good ticket and hotel deals

I don't think Disney will ever just cut the ticket prices - I think that opens up issues with people that previously bought tickets wanting refunds, etc. and just sets a precedence I don't think they want to

I actually think they may reopen without tons of deals - figuring that will help them ease into back being open and the people that are "desperate" to get back will be willing to pay full price

Then in the fall (or whenever) I expect big deals on hotels stays and packages (so they can bury ticket discounts without having to actually discount the tickets)

Other thing is I expect more "perks" for AP holders - that was one thing we saw after the financial crisis was ramping up "being nice to AP holders"

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

To be fair, the people on this board don't represent the majority of "regular" people. They're a miniscule percent of Disney travelers, and do not in any way represent the norm. And I really don't think they represent the norm of general travelers, either.

We're definitely irregular and abnormal around here!

 

[vinotinto]

I would go for the "reduced plan" if they offered really really good ticket and hotel deals

And if they don't? Would regular travelers still pay full price for tickets and a discounted 30% off rooms if they don't have fireworks shows, nighttime shows, meet and greets, and can only participate in a limited number of experiences per day, as they reduce the number of people that can ride per hour, and cannot get the ADRs to your favorite restaurants since they are only filling them to XX capacity? I just don't see the average traveler paying a premium to get a limited experience, even if they feel comfortable traveling.

 

[fsjking]

Not a chance we will, and I literally cannot tell you a single person I know in real life, that would travel there for this scenario, either. However, I'm sure distance plays a factor. If you're a local AP holder, then sure why not. But if you have to travel halfway across the country, or heck, from another country, or you're in the vast majority of people that can only afford a trip once in a lifetime, or once every few years, then I just don't see it happening.

My December reservation is paid and non-refundable. I'm going, but wouldn't be happy about the changes. I like the nighttime things at Disney more than about anything else there. So if they have no fireworks, no night shows, no night parades, and probably reduced hours, it'll be a huge letdown.

 

[mshanson3121]

My December reservation is paid and non-refundable. I'm going, but wouldn't be happy about the changes. I like the nighttime things at Disney more than about anything else there. So if they have no fireworks, no night shows, no night parades, and probably reduced hours, it'll be a huge letdown.

Why is it non-refundable? Did you not book through Disney?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

In SEC filing, Disney warns of uncertain future due to Covid-19

https://blogmickey.com/2020/03/disney-warns-of-uncertain-future-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic

 

[Lperd]

And if they don't? Would regular travelers still pay full price for tickets and a discounted 30% off rooms if they don't have fireworks shows, nighttime shows, meet and greets, and can only participate in a limited number of experiences per day, as they reduce the number of people that can ride per hour, and cannot get the ADRs to your favorite restaurants since they are only filling them to XX capacity? I just don't see the average traveler paying a premium to get a limited experience, even if they feel comfortable traveling.

We’re Canadian and we want the full Disney Magic when we do a WDW trip. Even if they did a
70% room discount but the parks were open with limited operations we wouldn’t go. There are still other big expenses for international visitors, namely airfares, park tickets (with Canadian dollar these are now very expensive), and food.
It’s hard enough to get fastpasses and ADRs as it is, if they limit these then then WDW becomes even less magical.

 

[rteetz]

Disney's Magical Express to Cease Motorcoach Operation this Friday at Walt Disney World

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Disney's Magical Express to Cease Motorcoach Operation this Friday at Walt Disney World

It makes sense that this coincides with the resort closures.

 

[Krandor]

It makes sense that this coincides with the resort closures.

yeah once everybody is out of the resorts and resorts closed no need for the service anymore.

 

[Iowamomof4]

On the positive side, I do think however we're going to have treatments available before a vaccine. There are already a few trials/studies going. Which hopefully will bode well for people's comfort levels.

I agree with this. I've been reading about different treatment protocols that seem to be working for some patients. If we could find effective treatments, that would be a real game-changer in this whole crisis!

 

[Iowamomof4]

We will really have to go whenever they reopen. Our APs were set to expire on May 12 and while they seem to be extending them as long as the parks are closed, we will still need to go to WDW within 2 months of them reopening because that's probably how long we'll have to use our tickets. I'll be okay with reduced operations as long as ROTR is online plus enough other things we enjoy. I can live without shows and nighttime fireworks and things like that.

 

[mshanson3121]

I agree with this. I've been reading about different treatment protocols that seem to be working for some patients. If we could find effective treatments, that would be a real game-changer in this whole crisis!

My husband said last night, NOT that there is ever a "good" time for this, or that we ever want a situation like this, but...

In a sense, North America is better set up than the countries before us:

- IF summer is going to slow this down like it does influenza (and we know the jury is out on this), then, we're much closer to that season than China/Italy were when their peaks started.

- We are now able to look at a few different countries, see what happened there, and learn from their mistakes/successes

- We've now had time for several studies to start, for drug trials to start, and we're starting to see some promising results

 

[mattpeto]

NEWS

In SEC filing, Disney warns of uncertain future due to Covid-19

https://blogmickey.com/2020/03/disney-warns-of-uncertain-future-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic

Oh dear.

 

[rteetz]

Oh dear.

This doesn't really mean much in the grand scheme of things. Lots of companies will do this. Its to note that the future is uncertain. Doesn't mean the company is closing or selling off or something like that.