Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Dave006]

But if , as speculated by some, only dvc and Fw are open, where do they relocate you to? Would they put everyone that had to be moved to DVC ?

No. The reason that DVC resorts and FW are open for reservations is because they will open on June 22. This was announced yesterday. Since nothing has been announced concerning the other resorts, they are on hold for now.

Note: Cash reservations are not currently available at DVC resorts.

Dave

 

[Eric Smith]

But they don't have to be. When you make a fast pass, you select the park you want to attend for the day. I don't see why that couldn't be my reservation to get in the park that day. I have made fastpasses twice. One trip was cancelled, one is in July. If Disney tells me I have to go through this again and make reservations for a park and then fastpasses again... I will not be happy. Hoping they're transferring them to a new system or it's a glitch.

I would guess glitch. They're probably putting in the framework for the park reservation system.

 

[Jennifer Harris]

All and I mean ALL my FPs have vanished between 1 and 19 July!!!! Anyone else??

Mine too! A message on the website says “we cannot display all your FP+ details right now. Please check back later.”

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

It's simple. There were far more FPs out there then there will be reservations to get into the park.

No, be an optimist .

 

[SaintsManiac]

No, be an optimist .

Sorry that was my logical personality. I switch back and forth in here.

 

[MrsSmith07]

NVM, responded to a post, but I see it was answered many times already

 

[SaintsManiac]

Would this be the timing for another round of June cancellations?

 

[JacknSally]

I don't remember if they outright said it yesterday or if it was just implied, but my understanding was they're transferring everything to a whole new system.... so I'm not surprised fastpasses and whatever else are disappearing from the old system. They may be fully intact as they were once you get over to the new system.

 

[cakebaker]

I get the sense the ones that seen to be the most upset from what Disney is planning on opening were in denial that Disney would cut out so many things.

IMO what they planned feels rushed. I honestly believe they originally planned on opening later then mid July. I am starting to think the rumor about Universal opening so quick made Disney open things faster than planned.

I wasn’t in denial that they would make cuts. But I was not prepared for the gutting either. Some cuts are clearly to save money and have nothing to do with safety and those surprised me. I am certainly looking at Disney with clearer eyes now.

While I thought it was garbage at the time- mostly because I chose not to believe Disney would take our money knowing they weren’t going to open - I absolutely believe the August rumor now and that Universal drove the engine that forced Disney to open. I think the NBA deal played a huge part in a planned August opening. That influx of cash gave them the freedom to try and wait until they thought it would be more profitable to open. So they technically opened with as little as they possibly could. I don’t think they’re truly interested in anyone showing up. And that all makes me sad and disappointed and fueled our decision not to go, even though we still could have.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I wasn’t in denial that they would make cuts. But I was not prepared for the gutting either. Some cuts are clearly to save money and have nothing to do with safety and those surprised me. I am certainly looking at Disney with clearer eyes now.

While I thought it was garbage at the time- mostly because I chose not to believe Disney would take our money knowing they weren’t going to open - I absolutely believe the August rumor now and that Universal drove the engine that forced Disney to open. I think the NBA deal played a huge part in a planned August opening. That influx of cash gave them the freedom to try and wait until they thought it would be more profitable to open. So they technically opened with as little as they possibly could. I don’t think they’re truly interested in anyone showing up. And that all makes me sad and disappointed and fueled our decision not to go, even though we still could have.

I may have missed something, but what are they cutting just to save money?

 

[DGsAtBLT]

It's simple. There were far more FPs out there then there will be reservations to get into the park.

It could also be they may not be using the FP system as we knew it initially.

 

[SaintsManiac]

It could also be they may not be using the FP system as we knew it initially.

That is kind of what I meant. I believe FPs won't be a thing for a while.

 

[e_yerger]

honestly, i’m just strapped in and ready to ride this Disney rollercoaster.

What does Corey say? “I’m just happy to be here”

 

[SaintsManiac]

honestly, i’m just strapped in and ready to ride this Disney rollercoaster.

What does Corey say? “I’m just happy to be here”

Not gonna lie, I have moments when I just want to ride Dumbo and hear the music of Frontierland. If I was local I would totally try to go. I found some cooler face coverings thanks to @Farro. I think I could handle it for a few hours just to see the castle.

 

[GusGusTheMouse]

That is kind of what I meant. I believe FPs won't be a thing for a while.

With reduced capacity are FPs needed? The lines will be determined on how long it takes to disinfect, FP or not...

 

[SaintsManiac]

With reduced capacity are FPs needed? The lines will be determined on how long it takes to disinfect, FP or not...

No, I don't think they will be needed.

 

[cakebaker]

I may have missed something, but what are they cutting just to save money?

I could list them all off, but then you’d respond how it’s all safety, then I’d give you all the reasons it’s not.

But, here’s 1- a water park. There is no proof that water parks are more risky to open than theme parks. In fact, they’re probably safer. They aren’t keeping them closed for safety’s sake.

 

[J-BOY]

I could list them all off, but then you’d respond how it’s all safety, then I’d give you all the reasons it’s not.

But, here’s 1- a water park. There is no proof that water parks are more risky open than theme parks. In fact, they’re probably safer. They aren’t keeping them closed for safety’s sake.

Outside of the water parks, have there been any restrictions or cutbacks that Universal is not doing? I just want to understand why you feel it's been so drastically "gutted" when it seems like they're following industry standard.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I could list them all off, but then you’d respond how it’s all safety, then I’d give you all the reasons it’s not.

But, here’s 1- a water park. There is no proof that water parks are more risky open than theme parks. In fact, they’re probably safer. They aren’t keeping them closed for safety’s sake.

hey hey don't get mad at me. I don't have a problem with people being upset about their trips being ruined.

I don't care about water parks at all, so I haven't been paying attention to that. I do remember Corey from the DIS Unplugged saying he thinks wave pool social distancing might be an issue. He was a lifeguard at one of the parks back in the day.

 

[JacknSally]

honestly, i’m just strapped in and ready to ride this Disney rollercoaster.

What does Corey say? “I’m just happy to be here”

This! Southwest released their flights for November and December today. We took the gamble and went ahead and booked flights since fares were really good and we had points to cover the flights down. No clue if we'll actually be following through with our planned trip by then, or if we'll be comfortable flying if we do, but I knew I'd kick myself if things were "normal"ish by then and the fares had skyrocketed in the meantime.

Who knows what the week after Thanksgiving will look like for the world or the World, but DH and I are lucky to have been enough that we can roll with most of the punches Disney sends our way. I know not everyone is in that same position, though. As of right now we're just trying to be optimistic and keep moving forward as planned. Come October, I may have a completely different tone.