Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Pickle Rick]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268186139086786560

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268186337330499585

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268187022121893888

They are going to regret not having a reservation system. Also, WDW waiting a month to see what Universal and Seaworld does right and doesn't do right is smart.

 

[Hummingbird]

Ill say this based on what I know:
ADRs at 60 days staying very likely

I'm really hoping this stays because while I know all of us on this site are for the most part uber planners, making dining reservations at 180 days out has been a huge source of contention when I plan trips with/for other people. I always hear "How in the world am I supposed to know which day I want to eat where and at what time on vacation 6 months out?!" then I have to explain that the reality is certain restaurants that they want to try because they've seen/read all the good reviews on are way popular and they HAVE to get ADRs if they'd like a chance in heck

 

[Spridell]

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

Very possible phase 3 buy middle to end of July. That will allow LARGER gatherings.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268225431708278784

 

[Remy is Up]

What do you mean by same day refreshers?

People who knwo how to use refresh to get as many FPs in a day as they want. On average in 4-5 hours we could go through 10-12 FPs easily. A new FP system would not effect those people other than a requirement they pay a small fee for access. Similar to MaxPass in Disneyland. Along the same vein as that. The only difference would be the 3 you can make in advance which is still something being kicked around. Old school says WDW has ALWAYS had this, new school says its a different day and different world so maybe that doesnt work anymore. Maybe you get 3 but not until you get to the park instead of 60 or 30 days out. So much being discussed and so many directions they can go. But, all of it is dependent on making the system work for the direction they choose and so far, it isnt working for anything including the park reservation days. Which is why noone has gotten an email to begin booking or planning and a list of the new procedures.

 

[SaintsManiac]

What do you mean by same day refreshers?

Those of us who work the app to get same day FPs.

 

[gottalovepluto]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268225431708278784

Note to self: sleep in

 

[gottalovepluto]

So maybe the FL quarantine is lifted when the entire state enters Phase 2?

 

[Sandisw]

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.

Remember though, DVC resorts are open almost 3 weeks before parks so it could be that once more guests arrive because parks open, the pool situation will change.

What we certainly don’t know, but DVC snd Disney does is how many people kept those reservations during those 3 weeks. I did, but can tell you lots of DVC rooms opened up.

So, the rumor of one pool to start, could be based on that.

 

[jessiegirl1982]

I am so glad I don’t feel the need to listen to them any more. lol

Yes! So freeing! I haven't looked at this thread in days either hahahaha! Not sure why I am back to torture myself.

 

[Sandisw]

+Dining Plan, FP+ and 180 days ADR...

I don't fear this stuff is ever going away permanently unless they have something better in mind.

Plenty of Disney visitors love all the planning (me included). The Geenie service will be for those people who don't like the planning or want to go more on autopilot.

I think the announcement of 60 days ADR will be the policy going forward as that has been suspended and rumored won’t return except in conjunction with an actual park reservation day.

 

[Hummingbird]

We are Disney Platinum AP and SW/BG platinum. We are "considering" getting a lower level Uni even though I can get free tickets there pretty much whenever. But the perks on their Aps are good. We are also in state, so the Dis Platinum isnt as bad as it is on out of state people

You are really similar to me. I have Disney Plat, SW/BG Plat, USO Premier, Legoland AP, and also the aquarium and lowry park zoo lol. Pretty safe to say most of my free time is spent in parks.

 

[Noah_t]

Anyone know if Disney will allow face shields in replace of a mask? Face shields do actually cover your entire face, can be cleaned easily, and allow for more air circulation.

I was thinking the same thing. These look much more confortable to use.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Yes! So freeing! I haven't looked at this thread in days either hahahaha! Not sure why I am back to torture myself.

I can't stop. I need therapy. Maybe someone will give us a group discount and we can all do it via Zoom?

 

[SmittS]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268186139086786560

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268186337330499585

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268187022121893888

They are going to regret not having a reservation system. Also, WDW waiting a month to see what Universal and Seaworld does right and doesn't do right is smart.

They do have a reservation system today for APs (on site guests can access to from what I’ve heard, but that’s as good as a reservation). I’ve watched some live streams and haven’t seen these issues and most feedback I’ve seen is positive. This guy sounds pretty over dramatic.

 

[rteetz]

They do have a reservation system today for APs (on site guests can access to from what I’ve heard, but that’s as good as a reservation). I’ve watched some live streams and haven’t seen these issues and most feedback I’ve seen is positive. This guy sounds pretty over dramatic.

This guy works for the site on which you are posting.

It does seem there were some issues in the initial rush. Right now it seems to be fine.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268217951179755520

 

[cakebaker]

I'm going to worry about what's permanent and what isn't when things start returning to some state of normal. I doubt seriously that they are focusing on permanent changes right now and anything regarding that is pure speculation at this point. Even if they have tentative ideas, so much could change it does little good to know what they are.

 

[Pickle Rick]

They do have a reservation system today for APs (on site guests can access to from what I’ve heard, but that’s as good as a reservation). I’ve watched some live streams and haven’t seen these issues and most feedback I’ve seen is positive. This guy sounds pretty over dramatic.

And when the parks open to the general pubic on Friday?

 

[princesscinderella]

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.

I feel like they have been quietly discouraging park hopping for the last few years. The Florida resident specials in the spring used to be so cheap to make them hoppers. The last few years that special has been one park per day. Now adding the ability to hop with regular tickets is crazy expensive from where it used to be, especially for tickets with fewer day vs weeklong ones. APs is the way to go if you want to hop. This is definitely going to get interesting, but I think Disney will make it work.