Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[gottalovepluto]

The governor hasn't approved the proposal yet right? Didn't Universal get their approval the day after presenting for their 3 theme parks?

 

[CastAStone]

I'm wondering if they're simply not going to open all the resorts at first and consolidate them, moving current bookings around. Perhaps they edited out resorts from the language because not every resort will be open

Bob Chapek indicates that is the plan on CNBC yesterday

 

[CastAStone]

It could also just prove that they weren’t ready to make a blanket statement about resorts until they get approval and/or that they plan to make specific announcements about specific resorts.

They could open the hotels tomorrow; there are no restrictions or approvals needed in Florida to reopen hotels now. Approvals were specifically for the theme parks.

 

[casaya95]

Bob Chapek indicates that is the plan on CNBC yesterday

I think his statement was a little too vague to infer that's their exact plan though.

 

[zumfelde]

This was just added to the WDW "Know Before You Go" webpage:

So does that mean you must wear mask when on pool deck?

 

[Azziefan]

The Disney website took off the July 11 hotel Opening date . I have a package for July 23-29 at pop century.... At this point, should I be worried that Disney will cancel on me? Or do you think if pop was closed they would just move me?

 

[zumfelde]

I just can't see Disney not having any on-site non-DVC resorts open by July 11th. They make too much money from people who stay "in the bubble".

I expect the resort situation will be its own announcement down the line.

They might keep them closed for a couple of weeks to keep crowd levels down and less people to transport around

 

[MickeyMinnie1971]

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[chicagoshannon]

The Disney website took off the July 11 hotel Opening date . I have a package for July 23-29 at pop century.... At this point, should I be worried that Disney will cancel on me? Or do you think if pop was closed they would just move me?

I don't think they'd cancel. But you might be moved depending on which hotels they'll have open. You never know you could get a really nice hotel upgrade.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

The Disney website took off the July 11 hotel Opening date . I have a package for July 23-29 at pop century.... At this point, should I be worried that Disney will cancel on me? Or do you think if pop was closed they would just move me?

My guess would be that they would move you. Upgrade!

On a different note, I'm fairly certain that all of the DVC connected cash resorts will be reopened; Bay lake tower and copper Creek, Boardwalk, etc do not have the facilities for DVC guests even to eat if they're not reopened.

 

[casaya95]

The Disney website took off the July 11 hotel Opening date . I have a package for July 23-29 at pop century.... At this point, should I be worried that Disney will cancel on me? Or do you think if pop was closed they would just move me?

I'm at POP the week before you; if they're going to have a Value open, I feel like it would have to be POP since it's larger (easier to social distance) and on the Skyliner.

 

[e_yerger]

The Disney website took off the July 11 hotel Opening date . I have a package for July 23-29 at pop century.... At this point, should I be worried that Disney will cancel on me? Or do you think if pop was closed they would just move me?

Patience.... patience..... i know it’s hard to to be in limbo like this, but Disney’s opening procedures haven’t even been approved by DeSantis yet. Just because we don’t have an answer for something doesn’t mean it will be closed. It will all be clear soon.

 

[Vern60]

I'm wondering if they're simply not going to open all the resorts at first and consolidate them, moving current bookings around. Perhaps they edited out resorts from the language because not every resort will be open

My understanding is that only the DVC properties will open at first. From Disney's web site:

• Additionally, Disney Vacation Club properties at Walt Disney World and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will begin to reopen to Members and Guests on June 22.

But it does say they will open to members AND GUESTS. CastAStone had informative posts on this, I think in the news thread but he summarized what resorts will most likely be closed, at least at first. (Basically all the Non DVC resorts).

 

[Krandor]

So is it saying those soft openings will be before 7/11 & 7/11 is to the general public (who have reserved a spot).

Correct. Probably in that week between 4th of july and 7/11.

 

[MickeyEars]

When I checked earlier it hadn’t changed, but now it has. DH’s tickets were for 7/13-7/23 & now say 9/2021. I have an AP & it hasn’t changed yet.

One our 2 tickets has changed dates on it’s own.That one has extended all the way to September 2021 but the other one still says July 23. Will it change also or am I going to have to call ticket services? Ticket services has been down for 2 days and is a an hour wait last time I checked.
Any ideas?

 

[e_yerger]

One our 2 tickets has changed dates on it’s own.That one has extended all the way to September 2021 but the other one still says July 23. Will it change also or am I going to have to call ticket services? Ticket services has been down for 2 days and is a an hour wait last time I checked.
Any ideas?

Patience. Wait. We don’t understand what’s happening or why these extensions are happening. For all we know they may switch back to original dates.

 

[Vern60]

My guess would be that they would move you. Upgrade!

On a different note, I'm fairly certain that all of the DVC connected cash resorts will be reopened; Bay lake tower and copper Creek, Boardwalk, etc do not have the facilities for DVC guests even to eat if they're not reopened.

This would be my guess as well. I mean if Beach Club villas are open, I would imagine they will open the Beach Club as well, but not the Yacht Club for instance.

 

[coolbrook]

I believe wet or dampened surgical masks should not be used as they can actually become a better reservoir for the virus.

That actually brings up my biggest concern with the masks. I'm more afraid of the masks being contaminated and giving me Covid than any other issue. I'm good about not putting my hands anywhere near my face. However, if the mask is laid down while eating on a surface (or especially by my kids) and then put over my mouth and nose, that's a big concern.

We've got reservations for late July. I think what we're going to do is bring big ziplock bags for everyone and have each of us take the mask off with clean hands and immediately put it into our own bags every time we start to eat. Hopefully that will be a safe place to store it without contaminating it or vice versa contaminating a surface. I was hoping to use the neck gaiters that would be easier to just pull down but not take off while eating, but sounds like initially, those won't be allowed.

I read somewhere that the best way to store your mask when you take it off is in a paper bag, so when I take mine off at the zoo to eat lunch I put it in a paper envelope or paper lunch sack.

 

[Azziefan]

My understanding is that only the DVC properties will open at first. From Disney's web site:

• Additionally, Disney Vacation Club properties at Walt Disney World and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will begin to reopen to Members and Guests on June 22.

But it does say they will open to members AND GUESTS. CastAStone had informative posts on this, I think in the news thread but he summarized what resorts will most likely be closed, at least at first. (Basically all the Non DVC resorts).

So I’m already booked though for July 23 at pop. Are you assuming they would cancel on someone like me or move me?

 

[cakebaker]

I wouldn’t count on upgrades like they used to do. If they keep at least 1 resort in every category open, they’ll just move value to value, moderate to moderate. It always seemed sensible to me that they’d condense and even more now since I would imagine they’re getting slammed with cancellations now that the details are out. It doesn’t make sense to me that they’d delay opening all resorts after their talk about contacting resort guests for reservations. But then, let’s all remember my track record on guessing....it’s sucks.