Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Krandor]

Just as a point of potential clarification, the "initial reopening period" refers to that 6/22 to 7/4 timeframe. Will everything come back online after? Absolutely not, but there will be some changes/additions.

source? Haven’t seen initial opening period defined.

 

[andyman8]

source? Haven’t seen initial opening period defined.

Info from two friends in resort operations from this morning. Take it for what it's worth.

 

[Krandor]

This the impression two friends of mine in resort operations are under (different resorts) or at least their management is under.

only counts if they are a bus driver.

 

[CopperMonkey]

So if they eliminate park hopping, do AP’s get any refunds to compensate for the loss of that benefit? It’s a rhetorical question.

Makes me think APs will likely get the same treatment that Shanghai gave, reactivated but doesn't count against your days until they reopen a bit more.

 

[MaC410]

Yes!

Guys, you need to look at the positivity rate vs the number of tests. While the number of cases go up due to more testing, the positivity rate is actually decreasing. This is good.

What i'm trying to say is...NY has more daily tests and less daily positive cases than Florida. This quarantine restriction really doesn't make sense to keep around much longer. Obviously numbers can be still "good" for both states. But when you compare the states. putting people in quarantine from a state that has better numbers than Florida's is just...odd. I of course understand why it was initially put in place but things are very different now than how it was months ago and hopefully things stay getting better when more of NY reopens.

 

[Marionnette]

Just looked at it to be sure and they will allow 5 adults, but 5th has to provide their own bedding and linens.

That’s only for DVC members staying on points. Cash reservations are a hard limit of 4 guests plus one under the age of 3.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

only counts if they are a bus driver.

Or their name is Sven....

 

[cakebaker]

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Info from two friends in resort operations from this morning. Take it for what it's worth.

I think it’s reasonable to assume that their initial opening, which is the opening of some resorts, would be counted as their initial opening phase. What do I know though, just using common sense, not disney-speak.

 

[runjulesrun]

But how is it we know this? I can’t find an official source saying that. We know if you currently have tickets or AP’s, you have priority over new sales. But that’s all I can find for sure. I’d love to see something official. I know it was on DPB before, but can’t find it now.

I saved the email that Disney sent me about my reservation. Here is what it says:

However, because you have valid Theme Park admission, you will have access to the Theme Park reservation system before new tickets are sold to other Guests. There’s nothing you need to do at this time. We’ll be contacting you soon with details on this new system as well as the process of making new dining and experience reservations. If you have previously booked experiences, you’ll also be provided with first access to make new reservations

 

[FortFriend]

We are scheduled for June 22nd - July 3rd and the Wilderness Campground and just received an email about our trip.

It's asking us to pick an option before June 12th.

Options are:
I'm still planning on keeping my reservation
I'm planning on modifying my reservation
I'm planning on canceling my reservation

This is done online. The only "new" thing I did see in the email is this page that has info on other resorts. Hope it helps.

"Disney Resort Hotels: Know Before You Go"

Edit: I keep trying to post the link but it tells me it's spam disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/resorts

Sorry if this has been posted before, it's hard to keep up with this thread.

 

[jenjersnap]

Choosing to be precise in facts isn’t debating or a challenge. To me, bedding isn’t the same as an actual bed. I know someone who made that mistake at a DVC resort, actually. Having more room is a nice upgrade - I said that. Have a nice day.

I believe that’s exactly what I said....bedding and linens. They don’t “ allow” 5 at AOA mermaid rooms. They do “ allow” 5 at SS 1 br. It was a very nice upgrade. I’m not sure what the debate is about.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Logged off four days ago.. tried for an hour or so last night to catch up - gave up!

Picking up from three pages ago... so if I say anything that seems uninformed... it probably is! lol!

 

[Eric Smith]

Yeah, there's no way on earth we would go during this time, even if parks open - no guarantee to get in, shortened hours I'm sure. No go.

I'm thinking people who do go, these will be shorter trips. I can't imagine booking a 7 day or longer stay with no guarantees of going to a park, no feature pools, not many restaurants. How would you fill your days? Disney Springs?

You’ll know whether you can get in to the parks well before you arrive on property. It seems that problem with resort reservations won’t have an issue getting in to a park as long as they reserve parks at 30 days out.

 

[rteetz]

So if they eliminate park hopping, do AP’s get any refunds to compensate for the loss of that benefit? It’s a rhetorical question. Honestly, it’s ridiculous for them to start the clock on AP’s when the parks aren’t fully operational and at severely limited capacity.

I expect more clarity on much of this in the coming days.

 

[rteetz]

We are scheduled for June 22nd - July 3rd and the Wilderness Campground and just received an email about our trip.

It's asking us to pick an option before June 12th.

Options are:
I'm still planning on keeping my reservation
I'm planning on modifying my reservation
I'm planning on canceling my reservation

This is done online. The only "new" thing I did see in the email is this page that has info on other resorts. Hope it helps.

"Disney Resort Hotels: Know Before You Go"

Edit: I keep trying to post the link but it tells me it's spam disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/resorts

Sorry if this has been posted before, it's hard to keep up with this thread.

That’s because you’re a new poster. New posters can’t post links until they have 10 posts I believe.

 

[cakebaker]

Choosing to be precise in facts isn’t debating or a challenge. To me, bedding isn’t the same as an actual bed. I know someone who made that mistake at a DVC resort, actually. Having more room is a nice upgrade - I said that. Have a nice day.

I was precise. You have to bring your own bedding and the linens for it. But enough. It was a very nice upgrade. You have a magical day too!

 

[CastAStone]

source? Haven’t seen initial opening period defined.

Andyman IS a source.

 

[karen4546]

I would be very happy to eat butter chicken every day and look at animals!

OMGoodness that bread service! Please Please be open in September Sanaa and Boma.

 

[RWinNOLA]

Info from two friends in resort operations from this morning. Take it for what it's worth.

It would make sense. I really believe occupancy of DVC resorts will be really low from 6/22-7/11. With most resorts having a lot of availability after 7/11, I would only imagine folks staying in the DVC resorts during this time are people that either didn’t plan to visit the parks or they just aren’t able to reschedule for other personal reasons.

Once the parks open, occupancy will not increase and with some of the parks closing before dinner, I suspect they will try to increase dinning options at the resorts.

 

[coolbrook]

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That’s only for DVC members staying on points. Cash reservations are a hard limit of 4 guests plus one under the age of 3.

This is true about the difference between a cash reservation and a points reservation, however this resort is in the middle of a refurb. The newly redone rooms include a fold-down single bed in the living room of one and two bedroom villas.