Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SarahC97]

I'm very curious to see how/if DAS may work with the new virtual system in place. I suppose that if the lines aren't very long for attractions and you can use a virtual queue, that DAS may not be needed.

 

[Mom2Anna&Elsa]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1267822267032977411

 

[mshanson3121]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1267819654266814477

So, are there any details floating around out there as to how these work? Can you book a second one as soon as you've used one, or are they like FP+ where you have to use them both up first, before you can book more? Are any rides walk on (standby), or do all require a VQ?

 

[gottalovepluto]

Wonder if Disney will clear out hotel reservations from 6/14 and beyond after they finish with ADRs? I'm surprised they still haven't gotten around to clearing my EP ADRs yet, this system reset is taking a while.

 

[Mom2Anna&Elsa]

So, are there any details floating around out there as to how these work? Can you book a second one as soon as you've used one, or are they like FP+ where you have to use them both up first, before you can book more? Are any rides walk on (standby), or do all require a VQ?

The comments on twitter indicate that you can have 2 at all times, so once you use one, get another one. He could also select the time he wanted his pass good for, it wasn't just assigned to him.

Not sure if any rides are walk-on.

 

[nkereina]

If there are a significant number of guests from an area where masks are still prudent you will see masks required at Disney. The risk of spread can’t be judged by Orlando, but by where the worst outbreak is that is allowed to travel to Disney.

Again, I don't think we can say that at this point. If masks are lifted for people in State A and not so for people in State B, we might see people in State A raising heck about the requirement at Disney, which could impact Disney's bottom line. Disney will need to strike a balance between public healthy/safety and their income statement.

I personally would go in expecting that the measures they put in place for opening will still be in place for the foreseeable future and plan accordingly.

I definitely agree that anyone planning a trip should plan as if the requirements will still in place. BUT I would also say that no one should cancel their trips in September or later based on it either. Wait and see how it plays out.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I wonder if we hear resort opening details once the NBA deal is finalized and they can publicly discuss which resort(s) the NBA is using and when.

 

[woody337]

Seems fair. This is supposed to be a line replacement, so hopefully no one is expecting more.

I assume that is 2 at a time? after you ride can you get more?

 

[woody337]

Seems fair. This is supposed to be a line replacement, so hopefully no one is expecting more.

nvm

 

[Chrissy-Mickey]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1267819654266814477

As someone else said, this will change the experience (we'll see if it's good or bad). I was picturing it like Disneyland Cali, but there I would get a Fastpass to ride A and wait in line for ride B. When I was done with ride B, it was time to use the Fastpass to ride A.

But with Universal, 90% of the rides have a virtual line with no option to do a standby line. So I'm wondering what I'm going to do in the time between? I'm a local and come for the rides (just like with Disney). Shopping, shows, characters, sit down restaurants, and parades don't interest me much.

 

[stayathomehero]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1267822267032977411

Is DisBoards the source?

 

[Dulcee]

Welp, we are a CSR reservation for July 31 - August 9. Our TA suggested several days ago we should prepare to be moved. We were looking forward to the tower room along with trying out Toledo... I am curious where we'll be placed. I wouldn't be upset to go back to the contemporary for the first time in a long time.

We've had our resort reservation walked to other resorts on property twice before. Both times have been a significant upgrade. And both times have been due to the resort (or portion of the resort) being made unavailable due to Disney's decisions. We certainly didn't walk around marveling at it the whole trip but they were unexpected surprises both times and just another bit of disney magic.

 

[Karin1984]

No news yet from Disneyland Paris, but several themeparks in France have announced their re-opening in June: Parc Asterix, Le Pal, Puy du Fou, Futuroscope, Parc Spirou Provence, Walibi Rhone-Alpes, Kingoland and Bagatelle.

Parc Asterix has announced a max capacity of 5.000 guests per day as of June 15th. All big rides will be operational, also open air shows will take place, indoor theater shows are cancelled for now, just like street entertainment. In the park the distance is 3 ft, in queues it's 6ft. In rides and theaters you will need to wear a mask.
The CEO has said that he hopes the capacity can be increased soon as this is not going to work for long.

So with this, I hope and think we can see a reopening date for DLP very soon. Parc Asterix is about 45 minutes North of Disneyland Paris.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Is DisBoards the source?

Isn’t he the one who used to work for Disney and quit to be an NBA reporter right before March hit in horrendous timing? If so I would think he has actual sources.

 

[cakebaker]

Welp, we are a CSR reservation for July 31 - August 9. Our TA suggested several days ago we should prepare to be moved. We were looking forward to the tower room along with trying out Toledo... I am curious where we'll be placed. I wouldn't be upset to go back to the contemporary for the first time in a long time.

We've had our resort reservation walked to other resorts on property twice before. Both times have been a significant upgrade. And both times have been due to the resort (or portion of the resort) being made unavailable due to Disney's decisions. We certainly didn't walk around marveling at it the whole trip but they were unexpected surprises both times and just another bit of disney magic.

We don't know that they would've even kept CSR open were it not for the NBA players. Getting walked is getting walked regardless of why. Those who get moved because of the NBA and those that get moved because of a closure are in exactly the same boat and I'd expect they would both getting treated the same. They are both decisions made by Disney. What happened with past moves has no effect on what they'll do now.

 

[Mom2Anna&Elsa]

Is DisBoards the source?

If DisBoards is considered to be a Walt Disney World 'source', we are all doomed.

 

[VeronicaZS]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1267822267032977411

LOL, CSR literally has corona in it name. It was destined to play some significant part in all this craziness

 

[DMLAINI]

Well looks like we are moving since CSR will be used by NBA

Me too. We were to check in to CSR 7/22.

 

[LeeLee'sMom]

Get it printed on a shirt.

The __________ Family
Pandemic Partying at the Poly for $135 a night!

That is hysterical...needed that chuckle

 

[RWinNOLA]

We don't know that they would've even kept CSR open were it not for the NBA players. Getting walked is getting walked regardless of why. Those who get moved because of the NBA and those that get moved because of a closure are in exactly the same boat and I'd expect they would both getting treated the same. They are both decisions made by Disney. What happened with past moves has no effect on what they'll do now.

True but it looks different from a PR perspective. I would expect Disney to try to make the upgrade offer for those at CSR a little sweeter because they essentially have their reservations away to accommodate the NBA. I do think that they have been holding rooms at AKL Jambo and CR to accommodate the CSR reservations.

It’s a little bit different than your resort being closed and then offer you the option to stay somewhere else or you can get a refund if you choose not to accept that offer.