Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Krandor]

Pardon me... but if my college kid said they were going on a Spring Break trip, I'd pull the plug so fast! At very least I'd discuss the repercussions of travel during this virus outbreak. Maybe these kids live in a bubble....

if they are in college and have their own money you can't stop them but having a long discussion about why it's a stupid idea would defintiely be warranted.

 

[WDWNerd]

Stupid question, but why do we think they are allowing bookings starting 4/1 if they’re not reopening then?

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Pardon me... but if my college kid said they were going on a Spring Break trip, I'd pull the plug so fast! At very least I'd discuss the repercussions of travel during this virus outbreak. Maybe these kids live in a bubble....

what happens if your college age child tells you after they left or just tell you they are going and are paying for themselves. you might not be able to stop them even after you talk with them. sounds like a lot of 18 to 25 year old that I have worked with

 

[Krandor]

Stupid question, but why do we think they are allowing bookings starting 4/1 if they’re not reopening then?

Because they haven't official said they were closing then. If you couldn't book from 4/1 to 4/15 with no disney announcement it would be clear they were closing those dates. Announce first - stop booking second.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1240815720449150983

 

[DGsAtBLT]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1240815720449150983

Anyone who still needs to call Disney, might be a good idea to do it sooner than later. I bet there's a whole new slew of people frantically calling soon.

 

[Krandor]

Anyone who still needs to call Disney, might be a good idea to do it sooner than later. I bet there's a whole new slew of people frantically calling soon.

Yep if they announce an extension to the closing tomorrow or saturday (as I expect) then yeah phone lines will be jammed at disney plus at the DVC rental places and anything like this.

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

34:16, That's how long I was just on the phone with Disney Reservations. I called tonight and after going through all the automated questions, a CM picked up within 1 minute. We did have Vero Beach booked from 4/1-4/6 then WDW from 4/6-4/12. My first question was will WDW be open on 4/1. He actually put me on hold for a few minutes and when he came back he said yes. I asked "Vero Beach also?" and he said maybe. We chatted about Vero for a minute and he told me I was lucky to get an ocean view room as they sell out quick but anyway, he said Vero Beach is "Probably" going to open but nothing definitive. He said WDW will be open on the 1st so I cancelled VB and changed our YC stay to 4/3-4/12. Now I do know there is a very good chance that Disney will extend the closure but if so, why even let me modify my stay? He did seem very knowledgeable but I'm no sucker lol. I remember talking to a CM that assured me that MNSSHP was very limited and rides were "walk on". Well, we all know that's a load of crap. Either way, I have a backup vacation booked for May, June and July. Just wanted to share the information I received.

 

[Krandor]

34:16, That's how long I was just on the phone with Disney Reservations. I called tonight and after going through all the automated questions, a CM picked up within 1 minute. We did have Vero Beach booked from 4/1-4/6 then WDW from 4/6-4/12. My first question was will WDW be open on 4/1. He actually put me on hold for a few minutes and when he came back he said yes. I asked "Vero Beach also?" and he said maybe. We chatted about Vero for a minute and he told me I was lucky to get an ocean view room as they sell out quick but anyway, he said Vero Beach is "Probably" going to open but nothing definitive. He said WDW will be open on the 1st so I cancelled VB and changed our YC stay to 4/3-4/12. Now I do know there is a very good chance that Disney will extend the closure but if so, why even let me modify my stay? He did seem very knowledgeable but I'm no sucker lol. I remember talking to a CM that assured me that MNSSHP was very limited and rides were "walk on". Well, we all know that's a load of crap. Either way, I have a backup vacation booked for May, June and July. Just wanted to share the information I received.

They simply haven't been told yet and won't be until it's official. They will let you book and change up until the point that it is officially closed. To do otherwise would let people know before the official announcement.

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

They simply haven't been told yet and won't be until it's official. They will let you book and change up until the point that it is officially closed. To do otherwise would let people know before the official announcement.

And that would be why I said "Now I do know there is a very good chance that Disney will extend the closure"

 

[dina444444]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1240815720449150983

I expect Disneyland is going to be closed through 4/19/20 at a minimum based on the new shelter in place state order.

 

[Krandor]

And that would be why I said "Now I do know there is a very good chance that Disney will extend the closure"

You asked a question "why would they let me modify my stay?" And was simply answering.

If they told the people answering the phones today they would be closed through 4/31 and not to modify reservation to those date and blocked out those dates from being changed that would stay a secret all of 5 minutes before it's all over the news. That is simply why they still let you modify your reservation. That will be possible up to the very minute disney makes the announcement they are closing longer then 3/31.

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

You asked a question "why would they let me modify my stay?" And was simply answering.

It was a rhetorical question. Not meant to be answered lol.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1240537871393501184

 

[TwoMisfits]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1240537871393501184

Was it just me, or did the escalator cleaners look totally staged?

But, we'll see. A movie theater did try to open in China on Monday and got zero visitors its 1st day. Not sure how Deadline got that news (and how it got out from the state media) - the theater said they'd try a few days and then close again if no one came and try again later...

 

[Krandor]

Was it just me, or did the escalator cleaners look totally staged?

But, we'll see. A movie theater did try to open in China on Monday and got zero visitors its 1st day. Not sure how Deadline got that news (and how it got out from the state media) - the theater said they'd try a few days and then close again if no one came and try again later...

That is going to be a real danger for everybody. Even after cases go down and the curve is flattened are people going to want to rush right back out to bars, restaurants, even WDW Or are they still going to be more cautious since the virus is still out there? I don't think anybody knows right now.

 

[fsjking]

And that would be why I said "Now I do know there is a very good chance that Disney will extend the closure"

As someone who runs a business that hosts outside events where weather plays a huge role in cancellations, you never say anything but everything is still on until it's not. The second you tell someone that it doesn't look good or theres a good chance we'll close, you are cancelled. With the internet, things are shared instantly. Until they officially announce something, they will take your money and make changes like nothing has happened.

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

As someone who runs a business that hosts outside events where weather plays a huge role in cancellations, you never say anything but everything is still on until it's not. The second you tell someone that it doesn't look good or theres a good chance we'll close, you are cancelled. With the internet, things are shared instantly. Until they officially announce something, they will take your money and make changes like nothing has happened.

And again, That's why I said "Now I do know there is a very good chance that Disney will extend the closure"

 

[Krandor]

And again, That's why I said "Now I do know there is a very good chance that Disney will extend the closure"

So what was the point of your post then? You called disney to reschedule a vacation plan to dates they currently say they are going to be open and they did so. Why would anybody expect anything different? That is what they should do until things change.

So you let us know things are business as usual for Disney right now. Thanks.

 

[Bleck]

As we get closer to mid-May folks like WDW will begin to assess some reopening. Can’t imagine anything happening until at least then. Hint: watch the Pentagon.