Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[LeeLee'sMom]

Question - to those cancelling trips this summer due to the mandatory mask rule, where are you coming from? I’m from Massachusetts where the expectation is you don’t leave your house to walk your dog without wearing a mask. So this whole mandatory mask thing literally is no different than what we are dealing with right now, plus the uncomfortable Florida heat added to it. But I get that and am prepared for that extra element.

I’m interested in understanding if people cancelling due to this are from states where mask use is more flexible or not as vastly used.

Hello fellow Baystater. I am from Mass also and yes I have to say for the most part, most people are following the mandatory mask thing very well. Our problem is we only booked the room months ago, did not get the tickets right away so hopefully at some point they will let us add tickets to our room...

 

[RamblingMad]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the CDC reversed their opinion on the virus transmitting on surfaces. I saw it on the news last night and was a bit upset. I’m back to wiping down my groceries. It was a positive development when it came out for the theme parks in regards to guests touching everything.

I don’t really trust the CDC. I’ll stick to WHO.

 

[cakebaker]

That’s how I feel too & this is where the anger comes in b/c they continued to allow ppl to give them money knowing full well they weren’t opening. I think it was you who said you’re not a bank that they can just draw funds from as needed. It also bothers me that other ppl have continued to make excuses for them. It seems naive to believe that this is for health & safety only. Then you get called entitled if you are angry that they were intentionally deceptive. Now the statements made regarding them not necessarily opening just because they’re taking reservations in June & then July make sense. But also is infuriating. I was rationalizing still going b/c out dates were still valid. But the more I think about how they have done things the angrier I get.

I’m glad someone else gets it. I could still go, but I can’t get past what they’ve done. This coming from someone who has literally been called every name you can think of in the past for being a disney cheerleader. It’s not like I don’t defend almost every move they make. I can’t defend this one.

 

[jenjersnap]

That's what pocket sanitizing wipes are for. Remember the CDC has changed positions on the transmission of the virus on surfaces.

No, not gonna do it. All those little nooks and crannies.

 

[LSUmiss]

No masks are mandatory in my state unless a store requires them. Most people wear one anyway. I don't wear one walking my dog or driving or doing yard work, only when I will be in contact with others. I expected WDW to follow CDC guidelines but seems they are going above and beyond:

And that’s the complaint of a lot of ppl. I expect them to follow cdc guidelines, but wearing masks outside in an empty park is absurd.

 

[Violetspider]

No, not gonna do it. All those little nooks and crannies.

I don't blame!

 

[hertamaniac]

I was one of those!! I was watching the livestream of the Task Force and as soon as they announced the date, I was already moving my July 5 trip to July 26 (the only week my family can go before my daughter leaves for college).

I've seen a lot of people talking about how they don't understand how anyone would go to Disney with everything being scaled back so much. We're DVC and AP and I will admit there are trips where we literally do 3 FP in the morning, have a nice lunch somewhere, then go back to our room and nap and hang out. Then head out somewhere (back into a park, Disney Springs, Boardwalk, etc) to have a nice dinner. We have enough Southwest points not to pay for our flights. DVC for our room. Annual Passes we paid for in February. Taking aside safety issues (which is a completely different conversation), we'll get our money's worth in only really paying for food and a rental car. Just smelling the Disney smells....seeing our favorite sights...being in our favorite hotel (that of course we call "home") will hopefully be enough to scratch our Disney itch until we can go back again.

Your enthusiasm is contagious and provides me with perspective. It's easy for us to take for granted the proximity and countless times we've been to WDW. Thanks for reminding me that this can be more than a theme park.

But I simply can't ignore the safety concern and has given us pause to return even to DS or CityWalk at this time.

 

[Disneysoule]

Hello fellow Baystater. I am from Mass also and yes I have to say for the most part, most people are following the mandatory mask thing very well. Our problem is we only booked the room months ago, did not get the tickets right away so hopefully at some point they will let us add tickets to our room...

we are from MA too. I agree most people here are doing a great job wearing masks and I know I too do when I take my dog out or go to work. For me I’d rather be at Disney if I have to wear a mask anyway then work or the T. Being a dvc member and AP I think makes it easier because we know we will go again soon and can take it slow and easy. If it was a once in a life time trip I don’t think I would feel the same.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

That's what pocket sanitizing wipes are for. Remember the CDC has changed positions on the transmission of the virus on surfaces.

They never changed their stance... They changed wording on their website that *caused confusion. You are much less likely to get this from surfaces than from direct contact, or airborne means. They specifically said that regularly touched surfaces like doorknobs are the main issue, NOT groceries or take out containers.

 

[Luvears]

I wonder if this will apply to cash reservations for DVC rooms since the property is open anyway?

Keep us posted if you find anything out about cash stays at DVC units

 

[FlagrantFleur]

Anyone else with cash reservations who were incentivized by Disney to rebook in June going to rebook again? After hearing that we will probably not be given another offer, or asked to pay the difference if we get moved to a different hotel, or even be able to book at all, I'm not feeling super inclined. Happy for everyone who is still able to go!

 

[LSUmiss]

Ummm ... because I love Disney, I’m interested in their operations and how they are approaching the pandemic. I’m a shareholder, I’m a DVC member, I used to work at WDW, we will be going back to Disney at some point ... this is a thread about cruise and theme park operational updates related to the pandemic, which I do have an interest in. You really want this to just be an echo chamber of the same opinion? It’s a DISCUSSION board. My goodness.

So Disboards is only for people who currently have a trip on the calendar? That’s news to me.

Not the board in general, but I personally tend not to spend all that much time (if any) in threads that don’t really have anything to do with my situation.

 

[Mit88]

I’m glad someone else gets it. I could still go, but I can’t get past what they’ve done. This coming from someone who has literally been called every name you can think of in the past for being a disney cheerleader. It’s not like I don’t defend almost every move they make. I can’t defend this one.

When he revealed they were opening up on June 11th, my heart immediately hurt for you, and I dont even know you. But you’ve stayed positive through all of this even despite cancellation after cancellation of your reservations. All you, and people in similar situations, wanted was for Disney to take your money and let you and your family’s enjoy a vacation no matter the guidelines, just to get a semblance of normalcy. I think some people have just had unwarranted comments towards people that are bummed and upset about losing their reservations, and that to me is messed up

 

[Eric Smith]

Does anyone think it’s possible non dvc resorts stay closed through July?

I don't think so. I could even see the resorts opening sooner than the parks.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I’m in New Orleans & it’s up to businesses to decide on masks & I would say it’s about 60/40 here. Newly opened up things likes salons are 100%, but things like Target & Walmart are about 60/40 (at best) NO masks. There were a lot more ppl with them before it got hot. And ppl rip them off as soon as they walk outside no matter what business it is. I think that’s what I have the issue with is wearing them outside in wdw or anywhere. Seems like overkill. Very few ppl wear them outside here especially when they’re able to social distance themselves.

I am in NY (north of NYC) and in stores face coverings are mandated and I see 100% compliance. When outside and social distancing is easily possible then I'd say vast majority are not wearing anything, but have something with them should something be needed

For example, I went for a run on the bike trail in the area and carried a mask with me but was largely able to keep plenty of distance from others and that is what it seemed like nearly everyone else was doing


I think the challenge at a themepark is ensuring people keep that required distance away when just walking around and people trying to go in different directions, etc. .... but if things trend positively I could see the face covering rule be modified eventually to only be required for indoor situations or in gathers (like for watching shows or fireworks or something). Might be a reasonable compromise

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Does anyone think it’s possible non dvc resorts stay closed through July?

The last couple of posts on the news thread mention this: it specifically mentions that resorts and Parks will be reopening starting July 11th!

https://www.disboards.com/threads/w...ening-updates-news-only.3802762/post-61931115

 

[SaintsManiac]

Someone on FB reported their tickets being extended just now. You guys with tickets might want to check.

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

I just got an email from KTP saying WDW took out the part about resorts opening on front page of MDE

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020...ng-date-taken-down-from-disney-world-website/

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Someone on FB reported their tickets being extended just now. You guys with tickets might want to check.

No luck here, yet.. what is the official extension?

 

[mhautz]

The last couple of posts on the news thread mention this: it specifically mentions that resorts and Parks will be reopening starting July 11th!

https://www.disboards.com/threads/w...ening-updates-news-only.3802762/post-61931115

I saw on another news site that the resorts language was removed from the Disney World front page, and it appears that is actually what happened.