Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Krandor]

im second week in sep on free dining recovery. no email on reservations or cancellation

 

[TheMaxRebo]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1266442362512912386

Approved. As if there was any doubt.

part of me wanted to see the Disney Internet Community just explode if it came back that WDW's plan was not accepted

 

[DGsAtBLT]

part of me wanted to see the Disney Internet Community just explode if it came back that WDW's plan was not accepted

Was there not enough chaos (and memes) last night for you?

 

[Pickle Rick]

part of me wanted to see the Disney Internet Community just explode if it came back that WDW's plan was not accepted

lol, if it were up to DeSantis he would want everything open tomorrow. So it's obvious he was going to approve whatever Disney, UO, and SW wanted approved.

 

[jbee]

I have a room only reservation (rented DVC points) for my October trip... no tickets... and I got the email this morning.

 

[mshanson3121]

So let me ask you this (genuine question): how would you feel if Disney went ahead and canceled your resort reservation (if you don’t have one, pretend like you do) for late July today (even though the official extension has not been announced) with what you’re saying in mind? What about for August or September? At what point do you feel it would be too early for them to cancel your reservation?

I'm a hard one to ask of that, because myself personally, I would be fine with it. I won't travel to the US until the risk is much lower. And I think *that* is going to be the biggest determining factor in what you're trying to ask. I think people that are comfortable going and really wanted to still go will be upset. Those on the fence, that were just waiting to see how things go, probably won't be as upset.

 

[jlwhitney]

lol, if it were up to DeSantis he would want everything open tomorrow. So it's obvious he was going to approve whatever Disney, UO, and SW wanted approved.

I am not totally sure with him dragging his feet on phase 2.

 

[mshanson3121]

Was there not enough chaos (and memes) last night for you?

And I expect more after 5:00 Charlie flies by to drop his bomb

 

[Tiggr88]

From an ESPN article, since the subject of NBA families has come up:

Will family members be able to join players in Orlando?
The NBA and the union are progressing on a plan that would allow for a limited number of family members in the bubble environment, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Conversations have centered on the timing of family arrivals at Walt Disney World Resort, which are likely to start once an initial wave of teams is eliminated and the number of people within the league's bubble decreases.
Family members would be subjected to the same safety and coronavirus testing protocols as everyone else living in the NBA's biosphere. Many players are eager to have family join them in Orlando, particularly those on contending teams who anticipate lengthy stays in the playoffs.

 

[whiporee]

This is purely speculation, but I'm bettting sometime in 2021, all of us who have trips cancelled because of this will get a nice offer from WDW. They won't do it until things clear up and get back to normal, but at the end of the day I think they pay us back in one form or another.

Just a guess, but I'll bet it's coming in a year or so.

 

[princesscinderella]

though would be a nice sentiment if they soft opened EPCOT on July 4th for CMs and did the 4th of July fireworks for them

I am secretly hoping for this too! We will be at VGF on the 4th as we are keeping our DVC reservation made at 11 mos, I would love to see fireworks from the boat dock there or on the poly beach! We have park tickets in our account because we were given one day hoppers after the ROTR opening weekend constant breakdowns and getting escorted off the ride. Not sure if we will use them if the parks are in a soft opening for DVC during that time. I also got my email, but my dining reservations still show up in MDE. I’m sure they will be gone soon though.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

File this under if we don’t laugh we’d cry.

 

[sullivan.kscott]

The Universal vs Disney difference, people would be losing their minds if Disney didn’t officially announce hotel opening and plans for hotel guests until a week before official park opening.

When Universal does it it’s good communication.

I’ve been heavy handed on Disney for the past 24 hours, but UOR was starting to irritate me by being mum on their hotel situation. I was letting it slide personally because we don’t arrive until 8/1 and I figured they’d be open by then anyway. If we had an early to mid June trip planned I would have been chomping at the bit or, more likely, cancelled long before today. That level of uncertainty drives my type A neurons bonkers.
Much like I’ve stated we would have rolled with quite a bit at Disney, we’re rolling with whatever we get from Universal. It feels like Disney is stripping away so much of its core experience after close of business, relying on their oddly loyal Twitter “reporter” base to disseminate the info that hurts. Chapek was all over the news circuit after presentations were made and came across as arrogant and out of touch to their fan base, IMO. Most of what they’re doing makes sense short term but scares me for how the dust will settle if they make a modicum of profit over the next 4 months.
I still think CW opening was rushed in an effort to “beat Disney.” Company owned shops, donuts, and 2 restaurants is hardly open. And, we still don't know which attractions will even be open. Will my Express Pass being a Royal Pacific guest be valid? If not, can I change my resort without penalty and without missing out on park entrance (because we really wanted to stay at Aventura but way back last fall Express on a two day stay was necessary)? So, no, Universal isn’t mopping the floor with Disney by any means.

 

[CastAStone]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1266442362512912386

Approved. As if there was any doubt.

That's not possible a poster on these boards said last night that it wasn't going to be approved so it can't be.

 

[Pickle Rick]

This is purely speculation, but I'm bettting sometime in 2021, all of us who have trips cancelled because of this will get a nice offer from WDW. They won't do it until things clear up and get back to normal, but at the end of the day I think they pay us back in one form or another.

Just a guess, but I'll bet it's coming in a year or so.

Patience is definitely the key here, agreed.

 

[Krandor]

Was there not enough chaos (and memes) last night for you?

wait till we get the Friday night info dump tonight.

 

[Thailog]

I have a stay at the B Resort booked for late September and I have not purchased theme park tickets yet. I did receive the email last night.

 

[Snowysmom]

I would like to know how far in advance you can make the park reservations in the new system. Is that info anywhere or it is coming soon? Since they are changing the time frame for ADR's I wonder if they will do the same time frame for which park you can reserve. I haven't read the entire thread, just scanned so forgive me if the info is here. I have a trip for November and do not have tickets yet. I want to wait until I see how this all unfolds. If it is 60 days then I have plenty of time to buy tickets. If it is as soon as you can get into the new reservation system then I guess I will have to make a decision sooner. LOL! Decisions! Decisions!

 

[JacknSally]

I would like to know how far in advance you can make the park reservations in the new system. Is that info anywhere or it is coming soon? Since they are changing the time frame for ADR's I wonder if they will do the same time frame for which park you can reserve. I haven't read the entire thread, just scanned so forgive me if the info is here. I have a trip for November and do not have tickets yet. I want to wait until I see how this all unfolds. If it is 60 days then I have plenty of time to buy tickets. If it is as soon as you can get into the new reservation system then I guess I will have to make a decision sooner. LOL! Decisions! Decisions!

We don't know yet. They haven't announced much of anything yet. Rumor from Remy is it will be a rolling 30-day window.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

From an ESPN article, since the subject of NBA families has come up:

Will family members be able to join players in Orlando?
The NBA and the union are progressing on a plan that would allow for a limited number of family members in the bubble environment, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Conversations have centered on the timing of family arrivals at Walt Disney World Resort, which are likely to start once an initial wave of teams is eliminated and the number of people within the league's bubble decreases.
Family members would be subjected to the same safety and coronavirus testing protocols as everyone else living in the NBA's biosphere. Many players are eager to have family join them in Orlando, particularly those on contending teams who anticipate lengthy stays in the playoffs.

can't wait for it to play out for larger families

"alright kids, time to figure out which 2 of you get to come with us to Walt Disney World!"