Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Proposal to make Stitch's Great Escape a big indoor sitting area with outlets! I mean we could use that anyway.

 

[New Mouse]

Im curious to see how they handle a situation where 1 person has an ap but the rest of the family hasnt purchased tickets yet. There are just too many variables Disney has not accounted for. They did good by resetting dining and fp, but now they need to do the same for aps and ticket holders as well.

The DVC situation is jacked up beyond repair at the moment...and well Disney doesnt have the best track record of new technology rollouts.

 

[CastAStone]

I am dying to know what kind of deal they will offer to people to rebook for next year. ALMOST makes me wish I had a trip booked for this summer just to volunteer as tribute.

We were still considering our now-September trip to be speculative, unsure on exactly when we wanted to go this fall, but I wanted to get a date booked about a month ago just to make sure 1) we had a shot, period, and 2) we got in ahead of any cancellation deals if the restrictions looked too onerous.

As it is we never bought tickets so I am assuming we will be first in line to get bumped. My only hope is that the week we’re booked in September is the 2nd least popular travel dates of the year.

 

[rteetz]

Are you thinking the droid building will be closed?

They could limited a capacity and spread out builders.

 

[LuvDaisy&Minnie]

Some are long term. Some can be modified. Honestly,, the situation is fluid and things change daily. Seems anytime I talk to anyone at any of the big 3 companies, something else is changing. And disney being the biggest one. It happens the most. I'd give it till the end of August and see what they are saying then. I'm aware of some things I can't post but I'll either post or allude to things I can.

Thanks for your response. I will eagerly await any info you have and try my best to be patient until at least end of August! I appreciate you and the others who are in the know.

 

[only hope]

Am I the only one who doesn't expect them to clean ride vehicles between every ride?

I don't. It's not necessary. Wash your hands before touching your stuff (especially your phone) or your face etc. Once you get back to your home/hotel, change your clothes before sitting and wash your hands again.

Wouldn’t shock me to see the whole land closed off. To avoid the congestion in that area. Both rides would be untenable with social distancing, as would Oga’s, droids, Savis, and most of the shops.

I don't think they'll close GE. I think they'll use boarding groups for land entry again, on a daily basis with a much lower capacity than the opening day boarding groups, in addition to virtual queues. They could make traffic through the marketplace one way and have a socially distanced queue form headed towards Rise. GE is a huge money maker, and still would be even at reduced capacity.

 

[chicagoshannon]

I don't. It's not necessary. Wash your hands before touching your stuff (especially your phone) or your face etc. Once you get back to your home/hotel, change your clothes before sitting and wash your hands again.



I don't think they'll close GE. I think they'll use boarding groups for land entry again, on a daily basis with a much lower capacity than the opening day boarding groups, in addition to virtual queues. They could make traffic through the marketplace one way and have a socially distanced queue form headed towards Rise. GE is a huge money maker, and still would be even at reduced capacity.

This is what I think and hope too. I know it's possible it's just whether they want to do it or not.

 

[Raggou]

Just to add color: I think Disney will everything they can to avoid canceling guests, even if it means bribing them to move their reservation to next year. But there were dates nearly sold out over the next few months which is something like 100,000 guests just on site, and they can’t handle that attendance level if they are sincerely sticking to what they told the state.

Sure so even in that scenario... these guests who DO come will be taken care of first.... So like I said GL if your not staying OnSite / with tickets. If what you say is true if you dont have a hotel rez your not going to get in me thinks

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

I am sure of it.

How will entrants/non-entrants be selected?

 

[tcherjen]

I hope to find out something soon.
Like everyone my FP are gone.
Our stay starts July 19-24 staying at FQ. I would love to know if this resort will be open.

 

[hereforthechurros]

The reality is. This is a very limited group they want at the parks so they maintain control. Aps will be fine and have plenty of opportunity to reserve days. It is the out of state and day ticket guests that are being limited under the new system

Any guess if those with resort reservations will get a chance to purchase tickets? Many people had rooms booked but not yet tickets and are stuck. If you have any idea of a time frame or plan.

 

[jbreen2010]

Interesting. I had a package booked (tickets and hotel at CBR July 24-29). Got that cryptic email about the reopen and called to ask. Asked if they know if CBR will def be open before I rebook flights...agent was very candid and said I would try to see what additional guidance comes out next week before rebooking. Maybe I’m on the list to get cut. All my fast passes and dining reservations already disappeared. I also asked what it meant by needing park reservations - we had dated hopper passes...but are hoppers even going to be allowed...and do I have to be in a raffle or something for Epcot vs MK resorts? Lol so many uncertainties

 

[catfan98]

@Remy is Up Since as of the moment, the Halloween party is still on, and since no new tickets are being sold for now, do you think they’ll cap it at what they’ve sold and those of us who didn’t get tickets yet, are we SOL?

ETA: Good grief it’s been a rough few days on the news front...up down, up down. I need a drink, lol. TGIF

 

[cakebaker]

I am sure of it.

Then how will any AP’s without reservations get in if resorts get first dibs?

 

[jlwhitney]

@Remy is Up Since as of the moment, the Halloween party is still on, and since no new tickets are being sold for now, do you think they’ll cap it at what they’ve sold and those of us who didn’t get tickets yet, are we SOL?

They probably don't know what they are doing with the partys.

 

[CastAStone]

How will entrants/non-entrants be selected?

Good question. I imagine DVC will be 1st and those with both an on-site reservation and tickets/AP will be 2nd. Beyond that I am not sure, and how they will divvy up that second group if they are over the limit I am not sure.

 

[CastAStone]

Then how will any AP’s without reservations get in if resorts get first dibs?

I don’t know but I’m betting they have a plan. From what I read today they may introduce new blackout dates for APs.

 

[StevieB81]

Alright so here is my situation: no email, fastpasses gone, dining still there.

I've gotten the email. Didn't have FPs (8/2-/8/12), but all my ADRs are still there, including 6/14 becaue a glitch won't let me cancel on my own. What does this mean?

 

[skeeter31]

Good question. I imagine DVC will be 1st and those with both an on-site reservation and tickets/AP will be 2nd. Beyond that I am not sure, and how they will divvy up that second group if they are over the limit I am not sure.

Would be nice for DVC to be first, but it’s been decades since Disney treated DVC as “first” in a long time. My guess is they won’t be first in line at all.

 

[cakebaker]

Good question. I imagine DVC will be 1st and those with both an on-site reservation and tickets/AP will be 2nd. Beyond that I am not sure, and how they will divvy up that second group if they are over the limit I am not sure.

There are an awful lot of locals ( not all here) that seem to think they’re going to get to enjoy empty parks without vacationers. Not going to be a happy bunch if they can’t get in. I suppose they can just join the I’m not happy club. lol