Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Eric Smith]

Does trader Sams normally do reservations?

No, they don’t. It’s first come, first served normally.

 

[cakebaker]

We've ordered pizza for the kids on the DVC side of BLT a few times. So yes, room service is available.

We ordered pizza at OKW. I only remember because it was burned and they had to bring us another one.

 

[Sandisw]

But wouldn't the 3 months of dues that were already paid while it was shut down cover the 3 weeks of running the pool?

I doubt it..but I am thinking it is not up to DVC alone...and from what I heard they are trying to open Things on a phased level. Again, 19 days!

 

[jenjersnap]

Agreed, this is a reassuring initial start (much better than “cold sandwiches” and “food trucks” speculated earlier, lol). Hopefully, ‘Ohana opens in next wave with more resorts/more capacity.

The list of restaurants on the call back is encouraging. I thought we may have seen more restaurants not opening in the beginning. Looks like the buffet are not opening which is no surprise. Did notice O'hana is not on the list and was a bit surprised.

 

[hereforthechurros]

https://t.co/Kz2T1badjs?amp=1

All still in the works but having outdoor options like Geyser Point or Tiki Terrace seems like a no brainer if they have enough staff to cover those additional spaces. If people are going to be spending more times at the resorts only to find the dining areas are overly crowded, it’s going to defeat the other safety measures they have in place.

Not a complaint, it is what it is, but hard to see the full picture yet.

 

[skeeter31]

I am surprised that Ohana dinner isn't on there as it is family-style.

I’d think Ohana would be among the last restaurants to reopen. Food being carried from table to table on the skewers would be a no no. As would the annoying singing guy and the broom coconut races. They could eventually change the meats to being prepared on a plate for you. But it will remove some of the ambiance of the skewers.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

the annoying singing guy

BUT I LOVE HIM!

 

[MickeyEars]

‘Ohana just has to open. It’s one of our favorites!!

 

[Betty Rohrer]

The list of restaurants on the call back is encouraging. I thought we may have seen more restaurants not opening in the beginning. Looks like the buffet are not opening which is no surprise. Did notice O'hana is not on the list and was a bit surprised.

I was not surprised in that the meats are taken table to table too much like a buffet even though different

 

[MickeyEars]

Maybe they can plate the meats. I’m not giving up hope just yet!!

 

[skeeter31]

Maybe they can plate the meats. I’m not giving up hope just yet!!

I think it’s also just that most signature restaurants won’t be opening right away. Kona will be the TS at Poly for the foreseeable future.
Don’t get me wrong, ohana is one of our favs too, but I completely understand why it can’t open right now.

 

[Marthasor]

Correct me if I’m wrong but most of the DVC resorts don’t actually offer room service?

I've gotten room service at both Poly and Boardwalk vacation club sides. I don't know about the DVC that aren't attached to the hotel rooms though.

I’ve looked it up and it appears BLT, VGF, PV, BCV, AKV, CCV, and BRV offer it, while SSR, OKW, and RR don’t.

When we stayed at RIV in December, you could order from the QS and have it delivered to your room. We didn't try it because we were there shortly after it opened, they were still working out the kinks and I was afraid it would take too long. I think this would be a nice option to continue given the current circumstances and if they would have enough staff to be able to deliver the food. We thought the food at the QS was really good!

 

[Pksmom03]

I am surprised that Ohana dinner isn't on there as it is family-style.

I noticed that too as it was our first night of vacation reservation. Hope by September it will open.

 

[Llama mama]

Sorry but what one deluxe resort is not opening? Most are attached in some way or form to a DVC .
Is there a stand alone non DVC deluxe?

 

[Arguetafamily]

Sorry but what one deluxe resort is not opening? Most are attached in some way or form to a DVC .
Is there a stand alone non DVC deluxe?

Yacht?

 

[Llama mama]

Yacht?

Being attached to Beach Club and sharing all amenities. I am not sure ? Is there any stand alone deluxe?

 

[kverdon]

Ohana could follow a model like the Twilight Feast. It is rather odd that Beach/Yacht Club looks to have only Beaches and Cream as a TS option.

 

[jenjersnap]

‘Ohana isn’t considered a signature but they only promised DVC one TS per resort and Kona is arguably less problematic (I don’t actually agree, Kona feels kinda crowded and basically in the lobby...always fun to try enjoying your breakfast inches from someone’s rear as they lean on the fence separating the restaurant. ).

I think it’s also just that most signature restaurants won’t be opening right away. Kona will be the TS at Poly for the foreseeable future.
Don’t get me wrong, ohana is one of our favs too, but I completely understand why it can’t open right now.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Ohana can just bring me a plate of everything and I'll be good. You can take away the server cutting for a few months.

 

[Marthasor]

Yacht?

My money's on YC. When you look at the list of restaurants opening, YC Marketplace and Ale & Compass aren't on there and, I would think, it would be very difficult to feed everyone at BCV/BC and YC with only BC Marketplace and Beaches and Cream open. And, if you don't open YC, maybe you don't open SAB . . . ? I don't know - just a guess.