Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1271136397257248771

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1271122005622915074

 

[chicagoshannon]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1271122005622915074

It's VERY hot today, VERY. I saw people ON Infinity Falls with masks. I wonder if they have to keep them on unlike Universal where they're allowed to take them off.

 

[CastAStone]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1271122005622915074

Their next tweet says they left because it was so bad.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Willing to bet it created new bugs!

Well, as we all know... It's tough to be a bug.

 

[Perdita&Pongo]

Since the new round of confirm/modify/cancel only covers checkout up to July 11, I posted this on the news thread, but am putting it here too for discussion:

I wonder if they are going to offer split stays to those whose rez straddles the July 11 date. IOW, DVC/cabins before and keep your original resort after?

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

Saw on the resorts thread that a guest who just modified their July reservation to Nov was offered to keep their original room at CBR for their new dates, but opted to upgrade to BC standard view. First non-DVC/cabins report! Hopefully bodes well that Disney believes CBR will be open by Nov! Fingers crossed for more news like this

Well that seems to put to rest the rumor that all non-DVC resorts will be closed through year end. Trying not to get too excited at the possibility we may not be cancelled.....

 

[chicagoshannon]

Their next tweet says they left because it was so bad.

so bad with crowds or no masks?

 

[Sandisw]

I would love to know if they will let people leave the park and come back in later in the day. We are afternoon break type of people and that is one of the main reason we stay at BWV. If we can't do that this time then we might just change over to AKV and add an extra night for the same amount of points

This is why, IMO, they will not allow park hopping for a while so guests can do just that. Summer heat is bad, but with masks, it will be horrible for some,

Allowing guests to take breaks would Make sense.

 

[yulilin3]

Just got back from the first day of reopening at Sea World (streamed it btw if you want to watch it's on my fb page)
They have a smart, although slow system to unload the theaters, I'm assuming something like this will be put in place for shows at Disney like FOTLK or FNTM
Thy had people with flags and had one section at a time leave the theater so not a mad, crowded rush to leave
They also had every other row empty and on the rows that you could sit, markers every 3ft so you weren't close to the party sitting next to you
Rollercoasters were loaded the same way, leaving one row emtpy, wait times for Makp was 50 min when there was hardly anyone in the park

 

[yulilin3]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1271122005622915074

Definitely agree, more people without mask or improperly wearing them including Ambassadors, it felt like 105 when I left around 1pm. A lot more people than I expected for SW, but their ap deal right now cannot be beat. I did both the Dolphin and Orca show. Sesame street was empty thoough, I think lots of people were in line for the big coasters
So far Universal is wining the reopening game

 

[Mom2Anna&Elsa]

Definitely agree, more people without mask or improperly wearing them including Ambassadors, it felt like 105 when I left around 1pm. A lot more people than I expected for SW, but their ap deal right now cannot be beat. I did both the Dolphin and Orca show. Sesame street was empty thoough, I think lots of people were in line for the big coasters
So far Universal is wining the reopening game

I'm hoping that the hype quiets down once we are going in early July-- we are supposed to go to SeaWorld two days. But our focus will be the shows and Sesame Street Place, and we bought upgrades for both (along with the dining with Orcas option).

I'm concerned about the pictures with inconsistent mask-wearing, but we will try to avoid being close to those that aren't following the rules.

 

[focusondisney]

On hold right now for our July 5-17 arrival. Was supposed to be POP. We are waiting to see where they move us to. We cannot afford the move the dates and pay the upgrade to a DVC resort. As long as the resort sounds good for July 5-17, we will keep, if not, just going to cancel and plan on next year.

I'll report back what happens!!

Just got off the phone. Got the 35% and our park hopper refunded. They did have to send our resort move up for review. Should hear back in a couple days. He wouldn’t tell me which resort, but he did say if it works out the way he thinks, we are going to be “very spoiled”!!!

Just want to emphasize that if you have a reservation that ends after 7/11, this doesn’t include you, no matter when your arrival is. Also as a reminder, they are still not permitting able to modify reservations to have a new arrival date before 7/11.

Well, apparently arrivals before July 11 are being included as @chad_1138 posted he is getting moved. He doesn’t know the resort yet, but we might need more info on what exactly is happening to those with stays that span July 11.

 

[yulilin3]

I have a July 1st ressie at CR, got the email asking if I wanted to keep or change or cancel, I picked keep but haven't been contacted since, do I need to call?

 

[yulilin3]

I'm hoping that the hype quiets down once we are going in early July-- we are supposed to go to SeaWorld two days. But our focus will be the shows and Sesame Street Place, and we bought upgrades for both (along with the dining with Orcas option).

I'm concerned about the pictures with inconsistent mask-wearing, but we will try to avoid being close to those that aren't following the rules.

the shows and Sesame Street were empty, most of the rides in SS were being operated too, only the cookie drop and big bird twirl were closed, also the splash zone was closed

 

[chicagoshannon]

I have a July 1st ressie at CR, got the email asking if I wanted to keep or change or cancel, I picked keep but haven't been contacted since, do I need to call?

I'd call. Doesn't seem like they've called anyone like they've said they would.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I have a July 1st ressie at CR, got the email asking if I wanted to keep or change or cancel, I picked keep but haven't been contacted since, do I need to call?

I had a 6/22 CSR and just got a call yesterday.

 

[Disneysoule]

Just got an ap email. Doesn’t say anything new

Dear Valued Passholder,​ Soon it’ll be time to return to the enchantment. To laugh. To wish. To dream. To once again sing along with a small world. Journey to a galaxy far, far away. Conquer Everest. And sail through a Frozen land.​ But first, we wanted to offer our most sincere thanks. For your patience. For your trust. For always keeping the magic in your hearts. And for being some of our most cherished fans.​ As we adjust to these unprecedented times, the Theme Park experience will understandably be different from what it was when you last visited. At least for the time being. But one very important thing will remain the same: the magic will still be there. And we could all use some of that!​ Thanks again. For everything.​ We’ll be sure to stay in touch. Sincerely, Your Walt Disney World Resort Family​

 

[LSUmiss]

Just got an ap email. Doesn’t say anything new

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​ Dear Valued Passholder,​ Soon it’ll be time to return to the enchantment. To laugh. To wish. To dream. To once again sing along with a small world. Journey to a galaxy far, far away. Conquer Everest. And sail through a Frozen land.​ But first, we wanted to offer our most sincere thanks. For your patience. For your trust. For always keeping the magic in your hearts. And for being some of our most cherished fans.​ As we adjust to these unprecedented times, the Theme Park experience will understandably be different from what it was when you last visited. At least for the time being. But one very important thing will remain the same: the magic will still be there. And we could all use some of that!​ Thanks again. For everything.​ We’ll be sure to stay in touch. Sincerely, Your Walt Disney World Resort Family​

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How many times are they going to send out messages that say nothing .

 

[sara_s]

Just got an ap email. Doesn’t say anything new

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​ Dear Valued Passholder,​ Soon it’ll be time to return to the enchantment. To laugh. To wish. To dream. To once again sing along with a small world. Journey to a galaxy far, far away. Conquer Everest. And sail through a Frozen land.​ But first, we wanted to offer our most sincere thanks. For your patience. For your trust. For always keeping the magic in your hearts. And for being some of our most cherished fans.​ As we adjust to these unprecedented times, the Theme Park experience will understandably be different from what it was when you last visited. At least for the time being. But one very important thing will remain the same: the magic will still be there. And we could all use some of that!​ Thanks again. For everything.​ We’ll be sure to stay in touch. Sincerely, Your Walt Disney World Resort Family​

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Me too...and I said to myself "Oooh, is this the email to soften the blow?" I know, I know. Too cynical.