Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TheMaxRebo]

Very good points -- just jaded at that removal of the night parade with no replacement.

It is more just speculation on my part that some penny pincher management will see the fireworks beings closed and see how much money they are saving every night. That person may then push to cut a cost there.

I don't know .. but what I am saying is . .we could be entering a phase of the parks where the penny pincher's decisions take precedent over guest satisfaction -- especially if guests come back enough in the numbers they want. I just fear some things we've gotten used to for decades could go away (and hey . .maybe replaced by something different/better).

Thinking back to after 9/11 (and I know it isn't exactly apples to apples but at least one data point) it was more promotions to get people to come back to the parks BUT also not a ton of major investment in the parks I could see similar here that after they finish this round of new projects (Tron, Guardians, Rat, etc.) that it is quite a while before anything major new is built

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Very good points -- just jaded at that removal of the night parade with no replacement.

It is more just speculation on my part that some penny pincher management will see the fireworks beings closed and see how much money they are saving every night. That person may then push to cut a cost there.

I don't know .. but what I am saying is . .we could be entering a phase of the parks where the penny pincher's decisions take precedent over guest satisfaction -- especially if guests come back enough in the numbers they want. I just fear some things we've gotten used to for decades could go away (and hey . .maybe replaced by something different/better).

I understand where you’re coming from. I just don’t think it’s panic time yet! I have great hopes for Josh D’Amaro in the parks/experiences role. I think he has such a great pulse on what is important for the parks experience. As things inch back toward normal, I look forward to what he’ll bring to the table. And hope he fights for the good stuff.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1270467495707791361

 

[gottalovepluto]

Yes its the bar at Beach Club. I would say it ranks pretty low on the list of hotel bars!

If Cape May is closed maybe it won’t smell like fish!!

 

[chicagoshannon]

If Cape May is closed maybe it won’t smell like fish!!

do they have any food there or just drinks?

 

[MickeyEars]

I hope Cape May is open we love it!!

 

[crazy4wdw]

I hope Cape May is open we love it!!

Same Here!!!

 

[mcmry5]

I understand where you’re coming from. I just don’t think it’s panic time yet! I have great hopes for Josh D’Amaro in the parks/experiences role. I think he has such a great pulse on what is important for the parks experience. As things inch back toward normal, I look forward to what he’ll bring to the table. And hope he fights for the good stuff.

Agree- while there is a lot of speculation and leaning toward negativity, I am holding onto hope that Josh D'Amaro is going to pull a rabbit out of his hat and WOW us all. . . . .

 

[Farro]

I hope Cape May is open we love it!!

Same Here!!!

Sorry, not at first! I think it's only Beaches and Cream and Beachclub Market Place?

 

[MickeyEars]

But we have our fingers crossed that they will after the Parks open!!

 

[1GoldenSun]

I have a reservation for the Dolphin for July 21-23, when it looks like the soccer people will be there.

I just got an email from Swolphin. They note my upcoming reservation, then state that they are reaching out to me to let me know that when the parks re-open, it will be at reduced capacities, that park entry can't be guaranteed, and that they don't know what limits and restrictions may be in place, etc. Then they tell me that the Swan and Dolphin themselves will be offering limited services, etc.

Then they tell me that in light of this they understand if I'd rather cancel and that I need to let them know if I still want to come by June 15 or they're going to cancel my reservation for me.

I'm pretty sure they're gonna cancel my reservation anyway so I don't see the need for all the subterfuge.

 

[jsbowl16]

But we have our fingers crossed that they will after the Parks open!!

They would likely have to switch to family style or order an entree from being a buffet. I dont think the buffets will be open for a while yet.

 

[jenjersnap]

I have stayed at BC, YC or BCV nearly every year since 2006 and never stepped foot in there, but I guess we will this year without Crew’s Cup. It always looks somewhat sad and depressing and I don’t doubt the fishy smell reports.

Yes its the bar at Beach Club. I would say it ranks pretty low on the list of hotel bars!

 

[Farro]

I have stayed at BC, YC or BCV nearly every year since 2006 and never stepped foot in there, but I guess we will this year without Crew’s Cup. It always looks somewhat sad and depressing and I don’t doubt the fishy smell reports.

We stayed there and went there one night - exactly as you said, sad and depressing!

We ended the nights at Ale & Compass (before refurb) at Yacht Club each night. Much more cheerful!

 

[Mamiamjo]

I have stayed at BC, YC or BCV nearly every year since 2006 and never stepped foot in there, but I guess we will this year without Crew’s Cup. It always looks somewhat sad and depressing and I don’t doubt the fishy smell reports.

It appears to be the only place to get a drink at BC. I think they have a few appetizers maybe they'll expand the options a bit?

 

[hereforthechurros]

https://t.co/Fe4mFWkKtV?amp=1

Poly just says bars hmmmm.

See?? You have news!

Hmmm... Martha's Vineyard, huh? Interesting...

talk about a lounge that desperately needs to be refurbed.

 

[stayathomehero]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1270467495707791361

No mention of Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted "Theodore" Logan's most triumphant return to the silver screen?

 

[gottalovepluto]

do they have any food there or just drinks?

At Martha's Vineyard? It's just a bar so maybe some appetizers but mainly booze.

And @hereforthechurros 1000% that thing needs a refurb!

 

[stayathomehero]

They would likely have to switch to family style or order an entree from being a buffet. I dont think the buffets will be open for a while yet.

I think buffets may be cafeteria style. That's what NCL is planning on and what other buffets that are open round the country are doing now. Based on nothing but speculation of course.

 

[bernina]

I genuinely don't know when previews will happen. My personal speculation is that CMs will have previews either right before the 4th or right after with APs and DVC right after them, but again, that's just a guess. I don't know.

I will say more confidently that we should hear more concrete information on resorts and reservations by hopefully the end of next week (could be earlier). The plan last I heard was for any remaining DVC/Deluxe Villa cash rooms to be available for the general public to book during the initial reopening period (6/22-7/4ish), but that could change.

Has Disney communicated that there would be a DVC preview component?