Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Spaceguy55]

Since it was mentioned up thread and for a change of subject......I think the Skyliner will be open and is probable the safest mode of transportation other your own car on property when they re-open. It is pretty much a flying bird cage with all the windows and vents and no touch points other than the seats for your backside...a hand sanitizer station before and after getting on and it's about as safe as it gets. No grab handle, stainless poles or plastic seats, plus they can give every group or family their own gondola.

 

[Farro]

Heck I have a backup week picked for 2021 if May doesn't work out!

I'm just planning different destinations at this point. I figure if May 2021 isn't a go, then Disney just isn't reopening!

But let's not go there yet...

 

[SaintsManiac]

I don’t blame them. I do think they should honor your existing price & think they should make a statement like although we are only taking July reservations now we still hope to at least partially open in June if possible or say they won’t be opening at all in June if they know they can’t.

It will come. This literally just happened last night. I know it's hard to be patient, but you just have to be when planning Disney trips. They change stuff at the last minute when there isn't a pandemic going on.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I'm just planning different destinations at this point. I figure if May 2021 isn't a go, then Disney just isn't reopening!

But let's not go there yet...

They'll be open, but it might not be the way we (my family) want it to be.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Perfectly reasonable.

But at this point you are going in with your eyes open and I don't think Disney holds any blame if you are cancelled again.

I’ll blame whoever/whatever the heck I please and people can give me angry faces, sad faces, likes and love. Who cares? Corporate entity or the man on the moon- blame is simply an ethical construct in the mind of the person placing it. So if people want to get on here and blame Disney- go for it. If it annoys me I’ll skip it, be angry at it, or ignore them. Most likely I’ll feel bad for their loss and give them a sad face.

 

[Farro]

I’ll blame whoever/whatever the heck I please and people can give me angry faces, sad faces, likes and love. Who cares? Corporate entity or the man on the moon- blame is simply an ethical construct in the mind of the person placing it. So if people want to get on here and blame Disney- go for it. If it annoys me I’ll skip it, be angry at it, or ignore them. Most likely I’ll feel bad for their loss and give them a sad face.

I'm not annoyed or angry. And I do feel bad for those cancelling.

 

[jade1]

Perfectly reasonable.

But at this point you are going in with your eyes open and I don't think Disney holds any blame if you are cancelled again.

That's the thing. Why is July safe now? August? Who knows, esp if things spike again.

What's the definition of insanity?

But the good news for those holding ressies (at least I would think) is "IF" they open (remove the closed indefinitely), they are ready to go.

 

[bookwormde]

My husband just said let it ride and see what happens, then we’ll reschedule to another time. I was thinking of moving it and then forgot the cast members here will post if people are going to be called back (I think it’s either Saturday or Sunday). I think we can figure it out when they let us know if the schedules come out this week given it’s so close to June 1 now.

while it is clear that something changed to cause WDW to stop staking reservations for cash rooms, dining and other events in June. I think while it is possible that they have abandoned June, I think it is much more likely that they finally have a reasonably complete opening plan and need to align it with existing reservations to know if they can take new ones. There will be some lag to get IT systems and CMs aligned with the plan.

If by May 20th there is no announcement of the initial plan phase then the early part of June will be unlikely. My guess is that if WDW has a plan now that even if they delay the announcement as soon as they start training CMs on it we will begin to get unofficial details

 

[jade1]

Heck I have a backup week picked for 2021 if May doesn't work out!

We have a bunch actually.

But after all of what's gone on, I would no way be surprised if they closed again from a nationwide spike again next year.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Since it was mentioned up thread and for a change of subject......I think the Skyliner will be open and is probable the safest mode of transportation other your own car on property when they re-open. It is pretty much a flying bird cage with all the windows and vents and no touch points other than the seats for your backside...a hand sanitizer station before and after getting on and it's about as safe as it gets. No grab handle, stainles poles or plastic seats, plus they can give every group or family their own gondola.

I think so too.

Way easier to just stick one party per vehicle than it is to worry about spacing people far enough apart on buses, boats, or monorails (and people listening). I doubt they’ll be sanitizing any transportation method between guests so that isn’t a downside of the skyliner IMO. Treat it like a ride vehicle and have people sanitize after.

 

[whoiam]

Disney is still taking reservations and not telling you anything because they want your $$$. It’s essentially their only source of revenue. They are not going to tell everyone they’re closed in June right now because they will be overwhelmed with calls. It’s the same reason they did it week by week for May. They never intended on opening.

If you are really upset with Disney, put your money where your mouth is and stop rebooking until they give an opening date.

 

[jade1]

If you are really upset with Disney, put your money where your mouth is and stop rebooking until they give an opening date.

Ah, the good ole days on the dis. I miss those times.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Ah, the good ole days on the dis. I miss those times.

You knew it was coming!

 

[ruthies12]

And for those with little kids, their age is a huge factor. Next year won’t be the same as far as what DS is into etc. It might be more, but it might be less. And with little kids everything is FLUID () so I’m big on seizing the moment whenever I can. So I will hold out hope until it really is over.

This right here is my problem. I had my March trip canceled on me and have a pre-teen who will soon be too old for BBB and jedi training which she wanted to do. She also wanted to do pirates league one more time which they are closing down. And my 7 year old is right on that cusp of not believing in characters anymore.

We rescheduled for mid june with free dining. I'm holding out on canceling in the hope that if they cancel on us they will let us move our free dining to later in the year.

 

[whoiam]

Ah, the good ole days on the dis. I miss those times.

Hm. Must’ve missed that one. Lol

 

[jade1]

Hm. Must’ve missed that one. Lol

It's right behind "vote with your wallet".

 

[whoiam]

It's right behind "vote with your wallet".

Ah. Not amused with my cliches?? Haha. The pandemic really brought out the worst and most predictable in me I guess.

 

[marinejjh]

Not to sound pessimistic, but the NCAA just announced that they aren't entirely sure football will happen and if it does not sure it will start on time. Makes me more likely to think Disney will open later than sooner. The other thing is all the people on here complaining about Disney not making an announcement. If people are that bothered by this, than find other vacation spots and spend your money elsewhere. It's exactly what our family is doing this fall. Depending on what and how Disney handles everything, we may never go back.

 

[Farro]

The removal of the free dining offer through September - I'm guessing if they open there really will be very limited dining available?

 

[Carrie W]

I think they are waiting for phase 2 to be announced and then they will announce reopen plans. They have said they won't open until phase 2 and as far as I know the Governor hasn't announced a date for that yet. We have late June reservations and I would love more information, but I don't blame Disney that we don't know yet.