Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[rockpiece]

Does anyone know if they are allowing current APs to upgrade their annual pass level at the moment?

 

[RWinNOLA]

DVC had 3200 ”2 bedroom equivalents” at WDW before Riviera opened, I’m assuming that’s closer to 3500 now. That would accommodate about 25,000 guests if they were completely full to capacity. In practice, rooms hold less than a capacity number of guests.

Total theme park capacity in normal time has never been disclosed, but I’ve seen estimates of 320,000 from people who would probably have a pretty good idea.

Thanks. That’s what I was curious about. So if you throw in FW, then resort capacity is still less than 10%. I suspect they may start out the first 1-2 weeks of theme park opening with just the DVC/FW resort guests (maybe some off-site AP holders) to keep capacity really low so that they can evaluate and ramp up from there.

 

[MrsSmith07]

Does anyone know if they are allowing current APs to upgrade their annual pass level at the moment?

You can only upgrade your level (outside of renewal) is at the parks in person. We’re in this situation. My son has a silver, this trip was planned before pandemic (well my June trip was, the July is my backup) and even then Disney wouldn’t allow you to upgrade without being there. So at the moment, my son is without a ticket and likely to be left out of the park reservations.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Riding Living With the Land ten times in a row!!

Wait... You don't normally do that anyway? I thought I wasn't the only one..

 

[RWinNOLA]

Not if they aren't giving resort guests only, priority. You'd be competing with anyone who has an existing ticket.

Yes, that would certainly be the case. But, I really can’t imagine Disney creating that situation when they could easily avoid it by prioritizing on site guests with theme park tickets which they have hinted at before. Otherwise, they will have a mess at all the open resorts with limited dining capacity, reduced pool capacity, etc.

Unless they are legally bound for some reason to give priority to AP holders that are not staying on site, I just can’t imagine they would create this scenario.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

i am getting a little concerned about resort capacity. I have a reservation at the Boardwalk villas. DVC is usually full and especially with them moving displaced guests from closed resorts. What percentage of the resort do you think they will be filling to try and keep social distancing and try to feed their guests since there will be many dining options not available. Also if people can’t get into parks or resort hop it might get pretty crowded especially for those without cars.

I don't think that they'll be full for quite a while, contrary to other opinions on here.

 

[yulilin3]

Does anyone know if they are allowing current APs to upgrade their annual pass level at the moment?

I've called several times about this. I have been told every time that since all phone CM are working remotely they don't have access to a way to do this over the phone. Once they get back to their offices I have been told they will be able to upgrade through phone

 

[Krandor]

Not if they aren't giving resort guests only, priority. You'd be competing with anyone who has an existing ticket.

im expecting park reservations to go something like this Order

1. resort guests with existing tickets or aps
2. offsite with existing tickets or aps
3 new ticket sales/ reservations to resort guests
4 new ticket sales general public

 

[TheMaxRebo]

quick question - this came up on a Facebook thread and I didn't know the answer ... though I assume for now the answer is "we don't know"

Someone asked if you had a reservation for a park and wanted to take a mid-day break could you leave and come back. My initial reaction was, sure, you have a reservation for that park for that day should be fine. But someone mentioned how at Shanghai they had specific times to arrive for their reservations and they might do the same here to help space out the crowds

Any word on this? Nothing from Disney seems to mention arrival times, but doesn't seem to say this won't be the case either

 

[yulilin3]

im expecting park reservations to go something like this Order

1. resort guests with existing tickets or aps
2. offsite with existing tickets or aps
3 new ticket sales/ reservations to resort guests
4 new ticket sales general public

just spitballing opinions here
They will need to know everyone reserved I would say weeks in advance so they can open reservations for resorts back up in case the demand is very low. I don'r know the number of local (driving distance) aps that will come for a day without a hotel.
They could sell out of MK reservations but still have the other 3 available so they would want to fill those up to whatever capacity they are imposing

The heavy control Disney is doing right now might bite them in the end, with lots of people being put off by the restrictions and lack of offerings and all off this will lead to people simply not wanting to come.

 

[Marthasor]

Was just reading the language about SAB. If they were only talking for the period that DVC is open, why mention that guests of YC and BC would be welcome to use the pool at BCV.

I think that is a hint that it may not open at the same time as those hotels.
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Doesn't this also indicate, perhaps, that YC/BC may have an initial reopening period? It doesn't say when, but "during initial reopening period, Guests of this Disney Resort hotel," kind of indicates guests will be on the resort side during some initial reopening period.

add some food trucks and they'll be good to go.

The current thought NBA will be using 3 resorts. I'll speculate NBA has issues with exterior corridors. A couple of posters suggested issues with Contemporary. My point, I hope more of a joke, is Disney has no obligation to open Contemporary to BLT. Wave and cafe could be closed later.

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Disney has already announced BLT guests will have access to the following amenities:

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
The following offerings and experiences will be available when this Resort hotel reopens. Hours of operation will be provided during your stay.
Dining

• The Wave… of American Flavors
• The Wave Lounge
• Contempo Café
• Cove Bar

Shops

• Bayview Gifts
• Fantasia Market

Activities

• Pools
• Poolside Activities
• Movies Under the Stars
• Fitness Center
• Community Hall
• Sports Courts

 

[TRANSPOS]

So...
I just went on MDE and I am able to purchase annual pass (out of state. Platinum or Platinum Plus).
I didn’t purchase them. Followed the prompt up until my credit card would be charged (maybe it’ll stop me there). I have reservations for July and August at FW Cabins. I do not have any tickets purchased or linked. And i have never had Annual passes.
Isn’t this contrary with what is currently being said by Disney? I haven’t seen any mention of new tix or passes being sold.

 

[Eeyore daily]

Forgive me if I missed the answer/update in skimming the thread but when did allowing park reservations 30 days in advance become a thing? I can't find that in any news article/disney blog I've read, only on here. Might be a dumb question but I can't find the answer

 

[westie55]

I could be wrong, but I don't think demand is going to be so high that resort guests aren't able to get park reservations as long as they make them in a timely manner. This board may make demand seem high because this is a forum for Disney fans who are following the situation closely, but so many people for so many reasons won't be going to Disney for a long time. Look at Universal. I know it's not Disney, but it isn't packed to the brim. Quite the opposite.

Having said that, I wouldnt be surprised if the resort pools require reservations and families are limited to one per day. I am traveling to a SC beach resort in July and that is how they are handling pools. I am hoping to be able to get to Riviera for my reservation August 24. If I can't get the park reservations I want I will be cancelling but I don't foresee that happening.

 

[Krandor]

So...
I just went on MDE and I am able to purchase annual pass (out of state. Platinum or Platinum Plus).
I didn’t purchase them. Followed the prompt up until my credit card would be charged (maybe it’ll stop me there). I have reservations for July and August at FW Cabins. I do not have any tickets purchased or linked. And i have never had Annual passes.
Isn’t this contrary with what is currently being said by Disney? I haven’t seen any mention of new tix or passes being sold.

annual passes are all that can currentmy be bought

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Disney has already announced BLT guests will have access to the following amenities:

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
The following offerings and experiences will be available when this Resort hotel reopens. Hours of operation will be provided during your stay.
Dining

• The Wave… of American Flavors
• The Wave Lounge
• Contempo Café
• Cove Bar

Shops

• Bayview Gifts
• Fantasia Market

Activities

• Pools
• Poolside Activities
• Movies Under the Stars
• Fitness Center
• Community Hall
• Sports Courts

It says those will be available when it reopens, which is over a month before NBA would start.

Let’s say they do use CR for NBA - would these amenities be available in late July after NBA arrives? That is the question. The language says these amenities are available when it reopens. They could conceivably close them off to BLT if they use CR for NBA in late July.

ETA: I actually don’t think NBA will be using CR, but we will see. I’m just saying that just because they say those amenities will be available when they reopen, it may not mean they are available long term if NBA does stay there.

 

[bernina]

Just found this new wording saying Reservation Required when looking at AP blackout dates.

New wording at the top:


Admission Calendar
Select a pass to see which days you can visit with a park reservation. Our reservation system will be launching soon—please check back to see if your desired date and park are available.

 

[cakebaker]

Yes, that would certainly be the case. But, I really can’t imagine Disney creating that situation when they could easily avoid it by prioritizing on site guests with theme park tickets which they have hinted at before. Otherwise, they will have a mess at all the open resorts with limited dining capacity, reduced pool capacity, etc.

Unless they are legally bound for some reason to give priority to AP holders that are not staying on site, I just can’t imagine they would create this scenario.

Yeah, I'm kind of past that place where I can't imagine Disney doing something. What they currently say is what I'm going by for the moment and that is, existing tickets and AP's have park reservation priority. Just once, I'd like them to put out clear and concise information and stick to it. It's a dream, I know.

 

[Marthasor]

It says those will be available when it reopens, which is over a month before NBA would start.

Let’s say they do use CR for NBA - would these amenities be available in late July after NBA arrives? That is the question. The language says these amenities are available when it reopens. They could conceivably close them off to BLT if they use CR for NBA in late July.

NBA arrives at WDW on July 7: https://sports.yahoo.com/more-details-leak-nba-return-235041856.html

 

[Sandisw]

Doesn't this also indicate, perhaps, that YC/BC may have an initial reopening period? It doesn't say when, but "during initial reopening period, Guests of this Disney Resort hotel," kind of indicates guests will be on the resort side during some initial reopening period.



Disney has already announced BLT guests will have access to the following amenities:

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
The following offerings and experiences will be available when this Resort hotel reopens. Hours of operation will be provided during your stay.
Dining

• The Wave… of American Flavors
• The Wave Lounge
• Contempo Café
• Cove Bar

Shops

• Bayview Gifts
• Fantasia Market

Activities

• Pools
• Poolside Activities
• Movies Under the Stars
• Fitness Center
• Community Hall
• Sports Courts

I think after reading it again, and the wording, it does sound to me that SAB isn’t going to necessarily open when YC and BC opens. If it was only applying to the time when BCV is open, there would be no need to write that.

IMO, they are giving fair warning to guests that if you are choosing those resorts for SAB during July and maybe August, be prepared for it to be closed.