Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[merry_nbright]

I did not get a cancellation email, it just disappeared eventually.

Did you rent through a broker or privately? Privately, reach out now to see what your owner is able to do. A broker, at least with David’s, you are likely out of luck trying to get them to do anything before it’s officially cancelled, and once it is you may still have difficulty moving it around (due to communication breakdowns, owner being unwilling/unable to move you, or DVC availability). You will be offered a credit with David’s if your reservation is cancelled.

There’s an ongoing very long thread on the DVC boards about renting specifically with David’s at this time.

I was told that a voucher would be issued two weeks before the scheduled “check in” date with David’s. I emailed them today because my check in date was the 13th and if they don’t reply, then I will just call them. I’m the most annoying customer, I don’t give up or stop.

 

[tinkerhon]

I'm starting to wonder if the parks and resorts won't open until plans are finalized with the NBA. Having the league resume play while consuming resources will make it challenging to open parks and resorts.

Interview with Mark Cuban last night, and he mentioned nothing regarding the NBA plans - kind of surprised - (I did, however, LOVE his stimulus idea!)

 

[skeeter31]

DVC has been waiting until 5 days prior to check in to cancel their reservations. Their system seems to be even more antiquated than regular Disney’s IT. But if cash rooms are cancelled, DVC are as well.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I was told that a voucher would be issued two weeks before the scheduled “check in” date with David’s. I emailed them today because my check in date was the 13th and if they don’t reply, then I will just call them. I’m the most annoying customer, I don’t give up or stop.

Lol good luck. I feel like a seasoned veteran of this dealing with David’s game at this point .

 

[LSUmiss]

It’s really getting ridiculous. I get they might not know when, but I doubt they just decided this morning they can’t open 6/7. Hopefully we find out something we they submit they’re reopening plans.

 

[rteetz]

https://allears.net/2020/05/21/news...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

 

[OnceUponATime15]

I'm starting to wonder if the parks and resorts won't open until plans are finalized with the NBA. Having the league resume play while consuming resources will make it challenging to open parks and resorts.

Very possible.. I haven’t heard much about MLS since the first round of chatter last week, but that could add to the logistics of opening as well if it’s a go.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

I read on David’s DVC fb page yesterday that they’ve extended their 24 month credit to 36 months... said it would automatically be reflected in accounts affected by cancellations.

 

[Yooperroo]

I have a split stay 13-15 and 15-29 (I couldn't book more than 14 nights with a bounce back offer). I just got the email that our reservation has been impacted. I'm assuming it's for the 13-15 stay. We are out of state Passholders and the 2 night stay beginning on the 13th was at All Star Movies. We had cancelled our flights a month ago when they rerouted us so much we were going to miss connections, so we are flexible on which day we can arrive on the off chance our 15-29 reservation doesn't get cancelled. Back in early April we had booked back up dates July 3-20 so we were kind of anticipating June being a wash anyway. But if hadn't booked a split stay, our cancellation would have taken us to the end of June. If they plan on opening in June at all, by next week you would think they would change how they are cancelling and allow for modifications again to change the start date of your vacation.

 

[wdw_dine_junkie]

Got the email. June 11-15. Fort Wilderness

 

[e_yerger]

It’s really getting ridiculous. I get they might not know when, but I doubt they just decided this morning they can’t open 6/7. Hopefully we find out something we they submit they’re reopening plans.

I said this in another thread but:
Opening plans need to be approved by the governor and OC mayor - which they are required to deliver today (but only UOR is presenting). Once it is approved, I think we will see a PR from Disney with the date and what their procedures will look like.

We are forgetting that they need to get all procedures approved for CDC compliance. I have faith that we will know very soon what their opening date is.

I'm voting June 14th.

 

[KBoopaloo]

I'm starting to wonder if the parks and resorts won't open until plans are finalized with the NBA. Having the league resume play while consuming resources will make it challenging to open parks and resorts.

Or if they’d maybe open parks without resorts at first if they can fill some rooms with the NBA at the same time. I still think the biggest challenge Disney has in reopening is transportation (buses and monorails especially) so if they can open the parks to locals or those offsite who have to provide their own transportation while collecting some room revenue from the NBA it could buy them some more time to work out the transportation issues. And it would be a way to naturally limit capacity.

 

[TexasChick123]

As I said yesterday, I think we deserve to know their target date considering they’re submitting a plan to the OC task force today. This has been going on for months now. Share the target date. I understand the implications with them being a publicly traded company, but this is ridiculous. If WDW can’t happen at the end of June for us, I’d like to make other plans.

 

[e_yerger]

Or if they’d maybe open parks without resorts at first if they can fill some rooms with the NBA at the same time. I still think the biggest challenge Disney has in reopening is transportation (buses and monorails especially) so if they can open the parks to locals or those offsite who have to provide their own transportation while collecting some room revenue from the NBA it could buy them some more time to work out the transportation issues. And it would be a way to naturally limit capacity.

Wasn't there a hooplah a couple weeks ago about GDT being opened for them and resort stays being cancelled?

 

[FlagrantFleur]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/05/update-disney-will-not-submit-a-reopening-proposal-tomorrow/. Not sure if this has been brought up already, but Disney confirmed it WILL NOT be submitting a proposal today.

 

[FlagrantFleur]

Wasn't there a hooplah a couple weeks ago about GDT being opened for them and resort stays being cancelled?

I was one of those guests, we had a GDT stay for 6/1-6/10. Now way to know for sure if that’s why we were cancelled, but I doubt it, as our dates were so early compared to others.

 

[skeeter31]

As I said yesterday, I think we deserve to know their target date considering they’re submitting a plan to the OC task force today. This has been going on for months now. Share the target date. I understand the implications with them being a publicly traded company, but this is ridiculous. If WDW can’t happen at the end of June for us, I’d like to make other plans.

I still think people are putting too much faith in the plan being submitted to Orange County. I have a feeling all 3 parks are going to give a date range of a couple of weeks as they’re opening date. None are going to be able to, for certain say, we’re opening on this date. Most likely it’s going to be, “We’re currently planning on opening either the last week of June or the first week of July” type of thing. And they’ll most likely all add in that these dates are subject to change. At least it would be some sort of an answer, but it’s not going to be what everyone is hoping for. And keep in mind, the parks are going to be a vastly different place than what we’re used to when they do first open up.

 

[mcomber7]

Just got the email for our June 12-19 stay at pop

 

[e_yerger]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/05/update-disney-will-not-submit-a-reopening-proposal-tomorrow/. Not sure if this has been brought up already, but Disney confirmed it WILL NOT be submitting a proposal today.

So i'm pretty sure they don't have to present, but DeSantis and OC Mayor are expecting them to give their proposals and dates today.

 

[SaintsManiac]

As I said yesterday, I think we deserve to know their target date considering they’re submitting a plan to the OC task force today. This has been going on for months now. Share the target date. I understand the implications with them being a publicly traded company, but this is ridiculous. If WDW can’t happen at the end of June for us, I’d like to make other plans.

They cannot give a date, because they simply don't have one.