Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

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When I buy my APs the voucher has always said will call. I am thinking that will be fine,

I still have to go to GS to activate it, but it always worked for FPs.
That's somewhat reassuring to hear that the old system recognized the voucher as an active ticket to allow FP's in the past. Hopefully the new reservation system will be designed in a similar fashion.
 
It most likely had to do with room count. GCH and DLH both have 900+ rooms, while PPH has a bit more than half of that. They probably had a target of only opening ~1500 rooms on property, which means they'd have to choose either DLH or GCH not both plus their smaller hotel. GCH has DVC so it wins.
I wonder if it's so they can continue work on the DLH - I think they are adding DVC to it.
 
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Dear Disney Vacation Club Member,

We have more good news to share about our resort reopening plans – and I wanted you to hear about it as soon as possible.

With the June 15 reopening of Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort less than a week away and with Disney Vacation Club® properties opening June 22 at Walt Disney World Resort, I’m delighted to now share the schedule for the proposed phased reopening of Disneyland Resort in California.

Plans call for the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort to begin reopening on July 9. Pending state and local government approvals, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park plan to reopen on July 17 followed by the planned reopening of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, including The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, on July 23.

Disneyland Resort will prioritize the health and safety of our Cast Members and Guests. A summary of what to expect as you plan your next visit, from a new theme park reservation system and increased cleaning measures to enhanced health and safety protocols, is posted on the Disney Parks Blog. We thank you for the important role you’ll play in helping us to responsibly get back to the business of making Disney magic, and we’ll continue to adjust operations and procedures as the situation evolves.

Today’s announcement means that all Disney Vacation Club resorts are now scheduled for reopening except for Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina Hawai’i. With reopening plans for Aulani Resort in development, we are working with government officials and public health authorities in Hawai’i and will schedule the resort’s reopening at the appropriate time. We will notify you when that decision has been made.

All of us at Disney Vacation Club thank you for your continued patience, kindness and understanding during our time apart. The opportunity to welcome you back “home” has been our light at the end of the tunnel, and with that light growing brighter each day, we couldn’t be more eager to be together again.

For details about reopening plans and temporary adjustments to Disney Vacation Club policies, please visit www.disneyvacationclub.com.

See you real soon!
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Terri A. Schultz
Senior Vice President
Disney Vacation Club, Guided Adventures & Expeditions and Golden Oak

I just got this email- a whole lot of nothing
 

Four times.
It’s not Hagrids but look how empty....at MIB we rode alone three times in a row not because of social distance but bc nobody else in line....at Jurassic Park there’s not enough ppl to load a boat with the “every other row” it was so crazy (but cool). Our legs mostly got tired from running out and back in to rides haha. Ugh my pics are loading sideways??? Anybody know how to fix that?
 
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It’s not Hagrids but look how empty....at MIB we rode alone three times in a row not because of social distance but bc nobody else in line....at Jurassic Park there’s not enough ppl to load a boat with the “every other row” it was so crazy (but cool). Our legs mostly got tired from running out and back in to rides haha. Ugh my pics are loading sideways??? Anybody know how to fix that?
That's awesome. It was close to typical Florida day today, how was it wearing masks today?
 
That's awesome. It was close to typical Florida day today, how was it wearing masks today?
We ordered masks from Japan they are chiffon and UV protection made for heat. They stay dry, so you don’t have like “sweaty mask face”. I’m not sure it would have been pleasant without them. I heard about them from someone somewhere on this board and I really would like to thank them. There are lots of chances for “breaks” from the masks like if you sit with a drink you take it off. They are blasting the AC everywhere they can. So at 2 in the afternoon Diagon Alley felt like the whole street area was getting AC because all shops had doors open and that area is shaded and closed in sort of... The train station felt like a refrigerator. My daughter actually complained about being cold. You can go to many inside areas to order a snack, sit in the ac maskless while you eat. I think they may make a lot on alcohol bc we saw many people sitting with a beer just to take their mask off. But, everyone we saw doing that was at a good distance from others. I was impressed by how respectful and polite people were about space. I’m going to say something that hopefully doesn’t start a war. I’m a mom first off and I have my young child with me. But....there are hardly any kids because I think the mask thing is too much hassle for most. As I’ve heard on here, many parents of very young kids said they’d have to fight their kid to wear it so they’ll just not go. My point is....there were hardly any kids. So for some people that’s a huge bonus. I’ve never seen so few kids in a theme park. Just putting it out there for those that may be interested in that piece of information haha.
 
We ordered masks from Japan they are chiffon and UV protection made for heat. They stay dry, so you don’t have like “sweaty mask face”. I’m not sure it would have been pleasant without them. I heard about them from someone somewhere on this board and I really would like to thank them. There are lots of chances for “breaks” from the masks like if you sit with a drink you take it off. They are blasting the AC everywhere they can. So at 2 in the afternoon Diagon Alley felt like the whole street area was getting AC because all shops had doors open and that area is shaded and closed in sort of... The train station felt like a refrigerator. My daughter actually complained about being cold. You can go to many inside areas to order a snack, sit in the ac maskless while you eat. I think they may make a lot on alcohol bc we saw many people sitting with a beer just to take their mask off. But, everyone we saw doing that was at a good distance from others. I was impressed by how respectful and polite people were about space. I’m going to say something that hopefully doesn’t start a war. I’m a mom first off and I have my young child with me. But....there are hardly any kids because I think the mask thing is too much hassle for most. As I’ve heard on here, many parents of very young kids said they’d have to fight their kid to wear it so they’ll just not go. My point is....there were hardly any kids. So for some people that’s a huge bonus. I’ve never seen so few kids in a theme park. Just putting it out there for those that may be interested in that piece of information haha.
I ordered some of these masks but I haven't gotten them yet. I have high hopes! Do yours look like this?

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We ordered masks from Japan they are chiffon and UV protection made for heat. They stay dry, so you don’t have like “sweaty mask face”. I’m not sure it would have been pleasant without them. I heard about them from someone somewhere on this board and I really would like to thank them. There are lots of chances for “breaks” from the masks like if you sit with a drink you take it off. They are blasting the AC everywhere they can. So at 2 in the afternoon Diagon Alley felt like the whole street area was getting AC because all shops had doors open and that area is shaded and closed in sort of... The train station felt like a refrigerator. My daughter actually complained about being cold. You can go to many inside areas to order a snack, sit in the ac maskless while you eat. I think they may make a lot on alcohol bc we saw many people sitting with a beer just to take their mask off. But, everyone we saw doing that was at a good distance from others. I was impressed by how respectful and polite people were about space. I’m going to say something that hopefully doesn’t start a war. I’m a mom first off and I have my young child with me. But....there are hardly any kids because I think the mask thing is too much hassle for most. As I’ve heard on here, many parents of very young kids said they’d have to fight their kid to wear it so they’ll just not go. My point is....there were hardly any kids. So for some people that’s a huge bonus. I’ve never seen so few kids in a theme park. Just putting it out there for those that may be interested in that piece of information haha.
Can you share the name of the masks? Or where you got them? Thank you
 
I ordered some of these masks but I haven't gotten them yet. I have high hopes! Do yours look like this?

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They do look like that! So we kept some with the scarf part because then if you tie it, when you eat or drink you just unhook the ear parts and you don’t have to worry about setting it on a table or stuffing it your backpack. But some I cut and sewed so it’s just the mask. I actually prefer the scarf tied it’s weird but it keeps you cooler because it catches like every breeze. You’ll notice it’s cooler when walking. It’s also so adjustable it fits kids!
 
Can you share the name of the masks? Or where you got them? Thank you
See @SarahC97 post above. I ordered from a Japanese site but later found Vivianne and Vincent is where another person ordered theirs and we even found Vivianne and Vincent (same looking scarf) on Amazon! Not sure it’s exactly the same because you know internet shopping..,,
 
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They do look like that! So we kept some with the scarf part because then if you tie it, when you eat or drink you just unhook the ear parts and you don’t have to worry about setting it on a table or stuffing it your backpack. But some I cut and sewed so it’s just the mask. I actually prefer the scarf tied it’s weird but it keeps you cooler because it catches like every breeze. You’ll notice it’s cooler when walking. It’s also so adjustable it fits kids!

This is great info, thank you. Can you share company name or website you ordered from?
 
Universal updates, some of this posted previously by others: I know some of you are headed to universal. We are at UO now. I’m so glad we opted for the value resorts and didn’t spend more on the top tier for express passes bc everything was walk on all day it was just crazy. I can’t speculate on the upcoming days but if they are the same as what we experienced today I highly recommend this place. We were in IOA and US not doing VB. Everyone’s in a good mood, lots of places to cool off and take a “mask break” no wait at restaurants. They are selling masks with various themes in the corresponding area of the parks. No masks on Jurassic Park ride (once all seated) no masks in pool area or while swimming, no masks in restaurants but they do mobile ordering from the app. The app is having glitches where it doesn’t know you are in the area when you are actually inside the restaurant. This is now a “known issue” and it happened to us so they requested one party member come to the counter and order for all and pay. They do temp at resort and give you a wristband that’s good for the day. They haven’t switched the popcorn refill bucket from last year (red top, clear sand castle shape) and they have refillable mugs at the parks but not at the resorts. There are signs indicating drink machine locations. There are also signs indicating areas to cool off and wash hands. We saw many characters, minions on their vehicle out front, penguins of Madagascar, the scooby doo cast on their vehicle, transformers and more. All available for pics at a distance, the penguins even “danced” with us from afar haha. It was unreal today, felt like I had paid a lot extra to get into a special event (like EMM in the early days it was offered) but like it lasted all day, I may be ruined for theme parks after this haha!
I am thinking of hoping on a plane and heading over tomorrow.
 
Too bad there isn’t a men’s equivalent. Those look very comfy and airy, but I can’t see myself walking around in those prints.
The site I ordered mine from had a solid black and solid white one. You could probably cut off the frills and leave behind just the mask...
 
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