Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Spridell]

DeSantis talking about it now (travel ban)...few weeks sounds on target!

I think by July 1st travel ban will be lifted. I dont think Desantis will keep it with ALL the major parks opening.

 

[Sandiz08]

So moving well into phase 2 will probably help Disney out with its opening procedures and they can accommodate more people if they want to.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

yep. NJ moving in to "their" stage 2 now. June 15th and 22nd more things open, including youth sports. July 6th summer camps open!!!!

that sounds nice. I am in NY - nearly all our summer camps (including the one my kids were registered for) have been cancelled this summer

 

[Remy is Up]

Gradual move back to normal. Now, nothing political just a statement, it will be interesting to see over the next few weeks post memorial day and these protests/riots as to whether or not there is a significant spike in cases and deaths. There are already numerous new cases attributed to the gathering in Arkansas so it remains to eb seen. but, if everyone is responsible, things should slowly get some normalcy back tot hem, even if we crawl to get there. Just expect things like Disney to be VERY different even when they get back to max capacity.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268205376119455744

 

[rteetz]

Reminder to refrain from discussing the actual virus.

 

[Spridell]

So moving well into phase 2 will probably help Disney out with its opening procedures and they can accommodate more people if they want to.

Should help out with their bar areas and their retail shops.

But I would bet Disney will stay on the cautious side and still limit for the time being.

 

[Roscoe18]

Id say at least 50% of that may be changed completely and permanently and the other 50% is remains to be seen and in a different fashion when all si said and done.

I wouldn't mind the ADR system being changed - 180 always seemed like a lot there. I could live without the dining plan, though I'd be surprised if it went away since it must be a money maker for Disney. FP+ would be the most interesting of these - are they really going away for good?

As long as we get fireworks/parades/meet and greets back at some point, I'll be happy.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

To be honest on a personal level I don’t really care about the park touring implications (FP, ADRs, etc) at this point, I just want to be able to go back safely, stay at the Poly as planned, and pretend 2020 didn’t happen lol.

....Please nobody quote this post in 3 years when I’m complaining about whatever FP replacement Disney has going, okay?

 

[Eric Smith]

Should help out with their bar areas and their retail shops.

But I would bet Disney will stay on the cautious side and still limit for the time being.

Since they're probably going to be bringing in people from all across the country, it's probably wise to be cautious.

 

[Remy is Up]

I wouldn't mind the ADR system being changed - 180 always seemed like a lot there. I could live without the dining plan, though I'd be surprised if it went away since it must be a money maker for Disney. FP+ would be the most interesting of these - are they really going away for good?

As long as we get fireworks/parades/meet and greets back at some point, I'll be happy.

Ill say this based on what I know:
ADRs at 60 days staying very likely
Dining plans back- Once at full capacity- likely back but with new guidelines and some added verbage to protect WDW

Oh and FWIW, FREE DINING- Dont call or chat a CM and say something stupid like "will I get a refund on the free dining I paid for?" It made me shake my head and laugh out loud when I heard that yesterday.

FPs- Once back at full capacity- A whole new world that same day refreshers will have no problem adjusting to but others may not like. ( Some people will hate whatever they do anyway). AND this could be the time they implement some sort of paid system in addition to the already free FPs. Lots of things going on with this right now
Hopping- Once back at Full capacity will come back but in a slightly different form. Access to it could be limited.

 

[Jiminy76]

I believe that SAB not opening initially is tied to when only BCV is open. I think when the hotel side opens, so will that. It is also possible it could open with only DVC but the rumor is only one pool to start on June 22nd , and it will be the DVC pools.

If this is true it will be interesting with the parks all closing early everybody will be back at the resort in the evening and will only have the smaller DVC pool for the entire resort to use.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I'm intrigued...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268203530831007744

Multi-hotel version of NBA quarantine by the numbers. Would basically mean deluxe level rooms only, no normal mod rooms like CSR has. But what about MLS?

Also can you imagine anything being quite as annoying as living with CR sinks for 2 months?

 

[DisLiss]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned---I'm about a week and 400 posts behind on this thread---but does anyone else who has NOT cancelled their summer trip (yet) find themselves periodically suddenly thinking "Oh! I wonder about this!" or "What will that be like??"

Just today I remembered the resort arcades and also---the laundry facilities. I'm guessing the arcades may stay closed at first, or else they'll close certain amount of games?? But it could still get really crowded, so I'm leaning more towards restricting access or closing.

And laundry--a lot of times you're the only person doing laundry, but other times it's like the whole dang resort decided they had no more clothing to wear at the same time. So I wonder how that will work, too.

And tomorrow I'll come up with another few details I normally give almost no thought to that i suddenly am very interested in.

 

[Roscoe18]

FPs- Once back at full capacity- A whole new world that same day refreshers will have no problem adjusting to but others may not like. ( Some people will hate whatever they do anyway). AND this could be the time they implement some sort of paid system in addition to the already free FPs. Lots of things going on with this right now
Hopping- Once back at Full capacity will come back but in a slightly different form. Access to it could be limited.

I like same day refreshing but I also love to plan so it would be a tough adjustment for me personally if we couldn't book in advance. I guess we'll just get used to whatever the new system is though.

 

[rteetz]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...lan-22-team-return-eight-regular-season-games

 

[TheMaxRebo]

interesting tweet about how much those fromt he NBA staying at Disney will need to stay in the "bubble" (or not)

"Life in the NBA bubble will be governed by a set of safety protocols. While players and coaches will be allowed to golf or eat at outdoor restaurants, they will also need to maintain social distancing, sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.

Likewise, employees at the Disney resort will have to maintain similar protocols. For example, no staff will be allowed into players' rooms, while hallways will be carefully managed to avoid crowding, sources told Shelburne."

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268224391902617602

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Multi-hotel version of NBA quarantine by the numbers. Would basically mean deluxe level rooms only, no normal mod rooms like CSR has. But what about MLS?

Also can you imagine anything being quite as annoying as living with CR sinks for 2 months?

What about relying on the slow main building elevators?

 

[Eric Smith]

Ill say this based on what I know:
ADRs at 60 days staying very likely
Dining plans back- Once at full capacity- likely back but with new guidelines and some added verbage to protect WDW

Oh and FWIW, FREE DINING- Dont call or chat a CM and say something stupid like "will I get a refund on the free dining I paid for?" It made me shake my head and laugh out loud when I heard that yesterday.

FPs- Once back at full capacity- A whole new world that same day refreshers will have no problem adjusting to but others may not like. ( Some people will hate whatever they do anyway). AND this could be the time they implement some sort of paid system in addition to the already free FPs. Lots of things going on with this right now
Hopping- Once back at Full capacity will come back but in a slightly different form. Access to it could be limited.

What do you mean by same day refreshers?

 

[MaC410]

I wonder what phase Florida will be in by the time Disney World reopens.