Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[DGsAtBLT]

Have we heard rumours (besides the confirmed info - Disney extending them the amount of time the parks are closed) about TIW cards?

I wonder if they’d extend them the length of time it takes for the majority of TS to be up and running, or even allow a prorated refund like they’re doing for AP.

 

[lluv3971]

They always limit previews to specific passes. You will still be subject to blackouts so silver ap holders prepare to be told they are not removing blackout dates. Which also means welcome back previews will not include silver. If your pass isn't blacked out, unless they choose to say gold and platinum only ( which is possible) And its a weekday. You'd likely be able to participate.

I wonder how much advance warning we would get. I'm an out-of-state AP and would consider making the trip if all the stars aligned (ie- was able to get a hotel reservation and "ticket" to the event).

 

[A2DisneyMom]

Not yet, but my experience is that this is a very manual process. For example, it took some work on the phone (and time on hold) to just renew the AP as some sort of override was required. I’ll watch this closely, but am assuming they’re just getting these logged in the system so people can start booking reservations and maybe the extra time will be added later?

 

[jlwhitney]

I agree with you as I have 3 kids under 3, however it's become pretty obvious to me that Disney is trying to discourage families with young children from visiting for this period of time. And although I'm affected by that, Disney's property-Disney's rules and there is no use being upset over something I can't change. AFAIK APs can still ask for refunds and if we as APs are too heavily prevented from visiting the parks then we will just ask for a refund on our AP and try again next year.

We are choosing to wait till they aren't required, it is the only thing keeping us from going.

I would be shocked to see a situation where you were told to put a mask on a child asleep in a stroller. They aren't at risk for spreading aersolized viral particles while sleeping. Like everything else we'll need to wait and see but I doubt this would end up being an issue.

I didn't say putting one on once they are asleep but them falling asleep with it on, big difference. Kid often are wide awake to sound asleep in a stroller in mins.

 

[Devil13]

Once everything has been sorted out, I'd love to see a poll where people who are cancelling can pick their top reasons why they have done so.

Think it would be fascinating to see what the biggest factors actually are. I assume there is a vocal group of people in here who have their opinions, but maybe there are others who aren't chiming in.

Could do something for the people who are keeping too.

Would love to see it at the level of the entire forums and not just from one group, and then have it broken down by the groups to see how everything shakes out. Assume it would be valuable info for Dreams Unlimited to have as well.

@rteetz is that something that can be done?

 

[BadPinkTink]

@Devil13 @rteetz you could do something like that on Survey Monkey, a free survey software and then link it in all the forums and on DIS / Dreams Unlimited social media pages

 

[rteetz]

Once everything has been sorted out, I'd love to see a poll where people who are cancelling can pick their top reasons why they have done so.

Think it would be fascinating to see what the biggest factors actually are. I assume there is a vocal group of people in here who have their opinions, but maybe there are others who aren't chiming in.

Could do something for the people who are keeping too.

Would love to see it at the level of the entire forums and not just from one group, and then have it broken down by the groups to see how everything shakes out. Assume it would be valuable info for Dreams Unlimited to have as well.

@rteetz is that something that can be done?

There are some threads/polls discussing people canceling vs. not on the theme park attractions and strategies board.

 

[Sandiz08]

Oh that’s nice, the NBA arrives July 7th, the day we were supposed to arrive. Lol

 

[LSUmiss]

I was talking about this and for kids 4 and under I really think it should be closer to only wear them when not in a stroller. I know on the hot humid days I wouldn't want my kids falling asleep in a stroller with a mask on, very dangerous.

And half the time DS takes his shoes off & throws them while in the stroller. The mask will go right along with it.

 

[jlwhitney]

And half the time DS takes his shoes off & throws them while in the stroller. The mask will go right along with it.

yup I can see that one too!

 

[Devil13]

There are some threads/polls discussing people canceling vs. not on the theme park attractions and strategies board.

That was kinda my point - I never go into those boards, so had no idea.



Just a thought. Don't want to overstep, since I'm just a dummy who hangs out in here.

 

[LSUmiss]

I agree with you as I have 3 kids under 3, however it's become pretty obvious to me that Disney is trying to discourage families with young children from visiting for this period of time. And although I'm affected by that, Disney's property-Disney's rules and there is no use being upset over something I can't change. AFAIK APs can still ask for refunds and if we as APs are too heavily prevented from visiting the parks then we will just ask for a refund on our AP and try again next year.

And that’s sucks for a destination first designed for families. Adults can go anywhere. There aren’t that many places for ppl with young kids. But even pre-Covid, I felt more & more Disney has been catering to adults & older kids.

 

[Eric Smith]

I would think they could allow hopping as long as they track how many people are in the park and only let you hop there if there is room and/or available "reservations"

I think the concern is they have reservations for 25% capacity and then a bunch of people "hop" and now total capacity is up to 30% capacity which is too much. I think if they can figure out a system so that you can only hop to a park if the actual capacity is still under than 25% even with not yet used reservations then they can make it work

Oh yeah, I'm not concerned about that. I really hope they don't modify park hopping after COVID is behind us.

We can live without park hopping for our trips this year. We're just planning for a more laid back Disney experience and probably not spending full days in the parks.

 

[Sandisw]

Thanks again for your help. I do have one last question...We are staying at a DVC that our friend is letting us use. I am not a DVC member. Whenever I call Disney for anything, I always get transferred to the DVC customer support and I really don't want to bother my friend with this. We are super appreciative of them letting us use their DVC and do not want to ask them to wait on hold or constantly call on our behalf. Is this the only way to reach out, even though I bought and linked the tickets myself? The second I enter the confirmation number in the automated system it sends me to DVC, and I obviously do not have any authority to make changes/ask detailed questions.

No way around it. DVC is a completely different system and your reservation is owned by your friend.

 

[Eric Smith]

That should hopefully help with clearing up with what's going on with the resorts

NBPA has to approve it next.

 

[catfan98]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1268606815597625344

Did anywhere show a possible ending date? I previously saw around October 12th, depending on how many games the final takes.

 

[rteetz]

Did anywhere show a possible ending date? I previously saw around October 12th, depending on how many games the final takes.

That is the end date as far as I know. And that’s only if the finals go to game 7. So they could end earlier.

 

[Dsny4fun]

For liability reasons and transportation i would be shocked if Disney allows Park Hoping for a while. For contact tracing purposes it would make that impossible and the tech to make new reservations would be really advanced to keep an active count on numbers in the park and monitoring exits/entrances. Much more basic and simple to allow a certain number of reservations ahead of time for each park and that is who is allowed admission. Plus the transportation system is already going to be pushed to the limit with social distancing and pauses to clean requirements. The less between park buses they can run the more they can run to resorts etc.

What if i don't have a park hopper and a ton of people leave Magic Kingdom because its so hot and muggy. They all try to come back and are now denied because they let more people in because of the exits. Seems too complex, i bet they don't allow park hoping would be my guess. Just a straight reservation per park system and that's who gets in is so much easier.

It may be easier...but it doesn't make the guest happier. Somewhere along the line they are going to have to satisfy the customer....customer satisfaction is what Disney needs

 

[catfan98]

That is the end date as far as I know. And that’s only if the finals go to game 7. So they could end earlier.

Thank you. We're supposed to be there Oct 2-10 staying at CSR...so....just wondering if we'll be impacted. I'll just stay tuned for updates, lol. Thanks!

 

[Eric Smith]

That is the end date as far as I know. And that’s only if the finals go to game 7. So they could end earlier.

It's if at least one series in every round in the playoffs goes to the maximum amount of games.