Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Searc]

Well if this true then I’m totally cancelling my July trip. Thanks for the info.

Phone CM's have no credibility. None.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I am a little stuck on the no-fastpasses plan that Finn or Flynn or whatever his name is talked about. If there are going to be no fastpasses and they are certain of that already, then what a disservice they are doing to all of us who plan and get up early and spend a lot of time booking the perfect fastpasses. If there is some sort of new system, maybe they can roll people's existing fastpasses over into the new system?

Maybe fastpasses won't even be necessary, if as many people don't go who say they aren't going based on all of the rumored modifications and extreme limitations.

If the rumour is true, I expect too bad so sad for those who have already booked FP, at least you get to go to Disney. I imagine most people who are willing to go to Disney in this state are already of the mindset that details don't matter they just want whatever Disney can give them.

There are tons of people who spent a lot of time and effort planning vacations that never happened at all. I don't think Disney would treat people who had FP booked if they are not using the FP system any differently than all those other people.

 

[jerry557]

Which doesn’t really make much sense. Let’s say movie theaters open with 50% theater capacity. You’ll find far more people at a grocery store, target, or Walmart, literally at any given time during business hours.And those people are touching things, putting them back on shelves. 100s of hands could touch a box of cereal before it’s purchased. Not to mention how many people you’re passing without 6 feet of space. While at movie theaters you’re sitting in one seat, isolated by at least 6 feet from anyone other than people you’re already in close contact with at home. What are you touching in a movie theater? Seat, arm rest, maybe the railing on the stairs walking up to your seat?

the difference between those stores and a movie theater is that they’re essential businesses, while movie theaters aren’t. But if you ask me where I’d feel safer from catching a virus? It’s movie theater every day

So you are saying you feel safer SITTING in a movie theater for 3 hours (because it seems that's the length of movies these days) than moving quickly through a grocery store?

You don't catch a virus by walking by someone in a store aisle. But if a guy behind you in the theater has coronavirus, you are going to be exposed for a long period of time.

 

[disney1474]

For what it's worth, I called DVC member services and I asked the CM on the phone about opening on July 15th and he said he didn't know anything and that I would probably know before he does!!!

 

[cakebaker]

I am a little stuck on the no-fastpasses plan that Finn or Flynn or whatever his name is talked about. If there are going to be no fastpasses and they are certain of that already, then what a disservice they are doing to all of us who plan and get up early and spend a lot of time booking the perfect fastpasses. If there is some sort of new system, maybe they can roll people's existing fastpasses over into the new system?

Maybe fastpasses won't even be necessary, if as many people don't go who say they aren't going based on all of the rumored modifications and extreme limitations.

You could be us. I spent 2 months perfecting our FP line up. I even lucked out and was online when they dropped FP’s for Mmrr. We lost them all. I don’t believe, even if it turns out to be true, that it’s currently the definite plan they have in mind to go with. This is just the chance we take when booking in the time frame when we don’t know what will happen. We have the choice not to take the chance.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

You could be us. I spent 2 months perfecting our FP line up. I even lucked out and was online when they dropped FP’s for Mmrr. We lost them all. I don’t believe, even if it turns out to be true, that it’s currently the definite plan they have in mind to go with. This is just the chance we take when booking in the time frame when we don’t know what will happen. We have the choice not to take the chance.

I lost a hugely anticipated stay at the Poly. I lost what I consider the perfect FP and ADR line up, also the trip being a March one was caught up in 2 (3?) major DHS changes after my window opened. We were in the planning phase for at least a year. I spent tons of time planning the "perfect" trip, and that's not even including all the time I spent learning about freaking boarding groups. Worrying about RotR being reliable was the biggest hurdle, good times.

I've got nothing to show for it. I don't expect Disney to do anything about that.

 

[cakebaker]

I lost a hugely anticipated stay at the Poly. I lost what I consider the perfect FP and ADR line up, also the trip being a March one was caught up in 2 (3?) major DHS changes after my window opened. We were in the planning phase for at least a year. I spent tons of time planning the "perfect" trip, and that's not even including all the time I spent learning about freaking boarding groups. Worrying about RotR being reliable was the biggest hurdle, good times.

I've got nothing to show for it. I don't expect Disney to do anything about that.

Same here! We had to work harder and make more last minute changes than we ever had to- tiers changing, new ride, changes in SR- you name it, they threw it at us. And ours was at a time no one was even thinking WDW would ever close until just before they did. I’m with you- worrying about getting a boarding group was the only thing up in the air. What I wouldn’t give ....

 

[Jrb1979]

Same here! We had to work harder and make more last minute changes than we ever had to- tiers changing, new ride, changes in SR- you name it, they threw it at us. And ours was at a time no one was even thinking WDW would ever close until just before they did. I’m with you- worrying about getting a boarding group was the only thing up in the air. What I wouldn’t give ....

All of that sounds like to much work for a vacation. I'm hoping they do go to virtual queues for awhile. I would be more inclined to go more often if they went back to the way it used to be.

 

[godisney14]

Thats how my local theater is. If I see a new release on a Sunday, theres more often times that there are 10 people or less, many times its just the two of us, than a packed theater. Outside of seeing Marvel movies on opening night, I always choose seats that has 1-2 extra seats between me. For the most part, theater goers will choose an empty row, if they can, not sit in a seat next to strangers, and thats before this pandemic. I’ve never met anyone that goes to a movie and seeks out sitting next to a bunch of strangers if they have the ability to have empty seat(s) between.

Got it.
Yea, we live in different parts of the country. More densely populated area where I am I guess.
Our theaters are always pretty much full for the first month of any decent new release. On the very slow times, it’s probably still at least 25% full.

 

[cakebaker]

All of that sounds like to much work for a vacation. I'm hoping they do go to virtual queues for awhile. I would be more inclined to go more often if they went back to the way it used to be.

I usually enjoy every minute of planning- even that trip. It was highly unusual to have so many changes for 1 trip though. But if I’m looking for a relaxing vacation, WDW isn’t my choice. It never was.

 

[pinkle]

I lost a hugely anticipated stay at the Poly. I lost what I consider the perfect FP and ADR line up, also the trip being a March one was caught up in 2 (3?) major DHS changes after my window opened. We were in the planning phase for at least a year. I spent tons of time planning the "perfect" trip, and that's not even including all the time I spent learning about freaking boarding groups. Worrying about RotR being reliable was the biggest hurdle, good times.

I've got nothing to show for it. I don't expect Disney to do anything about that.

I did the exact same thing. We were supposed to arrive Monday with the most perfect plan. It’s so sad. We have rebooked in September but we were not able to get all the ADRs we had hoped for. I hope it’s all a go by then

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

Phone CM's have no credibility. None.

I’ve definitely had far more inaccurate info from them than from the bus drivers.
Just yesterday a phone CM told me that no one ever holds more than ten days of fastpasses at a time. Never. Not ever. The system does not allow it.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Another change due to covid 19

No more visits to the front desk at check in..,

This is posted on my FB page - did not direct link because my page is locked down & I don’t want to make it public.

Check your upcoming reservations on MDE..

 

[Jrb1979]

I usually enjoy every minute of planning- even that trip. It was highly unusual to have so many changes for 1 trip though. But if I’m looking for a relaxing vacation, WDW isn’t my choice. It never was.

I have never put much effort into a vacation. I book my hotel and my flight. The rest I figure it out as I go. Last February I had a week at Universal and never planned anything. It was the best vacation ever.

 

[mshanson3121]

Another change due to covid 19

No more visits to the front desk at check in..,

This is posted on my FB page - did not direct link because my page is locked down & I don’t want to make it public.

Check your upcoming reservations on MDE..

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Makes total sense. And, a good sign for July!

 

[cakebaker]

Another change due to covid 19

No more visits to the front desk at check in..,

This is posted on my FB page - did not direct link because my page is locked down & I don’t want to make it public.

Check your upcoming reservations on MDE..

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I read this earlier and check our 3 resorts and don’t have that notification yet.

 

[Halloweenqueen]

The easiest way to confirm the CM DVC info is for someone to call. If it is official info any CM will have it.
I have four trips booked this year. I wish I could say I hope to go this year, but 2021 looks more the reality.

 

[halfpintpeggy]

Another change due to covid 19

No more visits to the front desk at check in..,

This is posted on my FB page - did not direct link because my page is locked down & I don’t want to make it public.

Check your upcoming reservations on MDE..

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I really hope another change will be the daily room checks. If we opt out of mousekeeping, the last thing I want are people going from room to room & then entering ours.
Quite frankly, I don’t want anyone else in our room - particularly after I disinfect it as best I can.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

That online check in thing makes me wonder if the resorts may be partially open when they do open. The straight to your room thing reads 2 ways IMO, you must check in online and therefore can proceed directly to your room without having to do anything else, or you must check in online and then *must* go directly to your room and not wander, hang out in formerly public areas, visit the pool, etc. Wonder if the resorts will be very bare bones initially.

 

[Jrb1979]

I really hope another change will be the daily room checks. If we opt out of mousekeeping, the last thing I want are people going from room to room & then entering ours.
Quite frankly, I don’t want anyone else in our room - particularly after I disinfect it as best I can.

I'm thinking it will be like what the rumors of hotels in Vegas are going to do. No housekeeping during your stay and towels to be left at your door everyday.