Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[vinotinto]

This is what it said on the Reopening page for Dining Experience:
*Private dining and in-room delivery will not be offered during the initial reopening window.
I wonder how they define Initial Reopening Window.

And that, my friend, is the $64,000 question (or $5,000 or whatever your Disney trip costs). Are they defining initial reopening June 22-July 10? Or does it also include when parks reopen?

The language about "initial reopening window" or "initial reopening period" or "upon reopening" applies to everything from what resorts will be open, to what services are available, to what amenities and restaurants are open within the open resorts. Some examples:

"Some Disney Resort hotel services will be modified or unavailable during the initial reopening period, based on physical distancing and health guidelines.

• Bell Services will deliver luggage to rooms, but will not escort Guests
• Club-level service will be temporarily unavailable
• Deliveries will only be made to occupied rooms
• In-room celebrations will not be available
• Dry-cleaning and valet laundry services will be temporarily unavailable; self-service laundry will remain available
• Shipping services will be temporarily unavailable
• Resort airline check-in service may be temporarily unavailable"

"The following amenities and experiences will not be available during the initial reopening period:

• Arcades
• Campfires
• Character experiences
• Dog parks
• Electrical Water Pageant
• Marina rentals
• Playgrounds
• Spas, salons and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique"

"Additionally, the following special offerings and childcare services will not be available during the initial reopening:

• Fireworks voyages and tasting cruises, including the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage
• Fun runs
• Wonderland Tea Party at Park Fare
• Hula lessons
• In-room childcare services
• Mermaid school
• Special classes and programs—including culinary, cultural and animal programs"

"The following offerings and experiences will be available when this Resort hotel reopens. Hours of operation will be provided during your stay."

 

[Doingitagain]

I agree with the previous poster that said you should rent a car. You will get out of the airport faster, I’m sure there will be some good rates to get them out of the many parking lots they have had to use to store them all. You will then have the flexibility to get around the resort quickly without having to rely on bus transportation which may be slower than its normally slow speed. I will also allow you to grab groceries or eat off property. That cost savings alone would probably pay for the car rental price.

Unfortunately, with five adults and one child w/car seat and all our luggage for a week, we wouldn't fit in one car.

 

[hertamaniac]

Mayor Demings recent press conference (happening right now) said the numbers are concerning, they are likely looking at mandating mask wearing in certain businesses (bars,restaurants, nightclubs,) he's not looking at a blanket mandate but the businesses that have shown to be more at risk. He would like for people to comply on their own without a mandate but it might get to that

Well, there are some local bars and restaurants that are voluntarily re-closing after showing recent positive cases in workers/guests.

ETA: I should add a link as just watching it on TV doesn't inform folks online here. https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/c...es-after-employee-tests-positive-for-covid-19

 

[princesscinderella]

Unfortunately, with five adults and one child w/car seat and all our luggage for a week, we wouldn't fit in one car.

Definitely would fit in a minivan we are a family of five and the back can fit a ton of luggage

 

[shoegal9]

I think you're right, but there are some outliers to this situation such as those with expired APs -- when will they be extended, before or after the park reservation system is released and people are allowed to start making reservations? I mean, in theory, onsite guests should be able to make park reservations and there should be plenty of room, but there are still some unknowns Disney hasn't addressed with this impending system - basically onsite guests without tickets (or active APs) of some sort are still in limbo.

Absolutely. I was just trying to figure out the likely # of on site guests depending on how many resorts open.

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Mayor Demings recent press conference (happening right now) said the numbers are concerning, they are likely looking at mandating mask wearing in certain businesses (bars,restaurants, nightclubs,) he's not looking at a blanket mandate but the businesses that have shown to be more at risk. He would like for people to comply on their own without a mandate but it might get to that
Just saying this for those thinking the mask guidelines at the park might be lifted soon, I don't think that's happening
ETA:
he was just asked about potential shutdown again. He responded that the hospitals are looking fine in terms of capacity but if those numbers rise then it could be possible, but because the people testing positive now are younger they are recuperating better without need for hospitalization.

I watched the news conference, also. It sounds like the mask rule will happen for certain types of businesses. When I go out most people are wearing a mask. But that’s not the case it appears for younger age groups. People coming to WDW should be prepared to wear a mask everywhere out in public except when eating or swimming. Thanks for updating everyone.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Unfortunately, with five adults and one child w/car seat and all our luggage for a week, we wouldn't fit in one car.

You can rent a minivan.

 

[Doingitagain]

I drive a mini van, and it would not fit us, even to the airport.

 

[cakebaker]

Well, there are some local bars and restaurants that are voluntarily re-closing after showing recent positive cases in workers/guests.

If nothing else had convinced me not to go, these new trends would have most likely. My state and in particular my county, are having record numbers the last few days as well. It’s just not looking good at all.

 

[hertamaniac]

If nothing else had convinced me not to go, these new trends would have most likely. My state and in particular my county, are having record numbers the last few days as well. It’s just not looking good at all.

I just wanted to report it and not influence a decision either way. For many non-locals, the information might be more limited.

 

[cakebaker]

I just wanted to report it and not influence a decision either way. For many non-locals, the information might be more limited.

I appreciate the information. Johns Hopkins has a very good system for tracking all states, but local information is better when you can get it.

 

[Jennifer Brooklyn]

Unfortunately, with five adults and one child w/car seat and all our luggage for a week, we wouldn't fit in one car.

Given how quickly things can change (protests and pandemic are just two examples) I think it would be worth the extra cost to rent two cars if needed. Having the added security to get yourself around the area would be worth it.

we’ve all seen the grocery store lines during the pandemic and we’ve also seen how quickly protests pop up in different cities. Now add on weather related issues and extremely limited transportation issues and it’s a recipe for disaster.

I saw all this as someone who NEVER rents a car at WDW because once I’m in the bubble I’m not going to ruin it by driving but with everything so uncertain I definitely would this trip.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Mayor Demings recent press conference (happening right now) said the numbers are concerning, they are likely looking at mandating mask wearing in certain businesses (bars,restaurants, nightclubs,) he's not looking at a blanket mandate but the businesses that have shown to be more at risk. He would like for people to comply on their own without a mandate but it might get to that
Just saying this for those thinking the mask guidelines at the park might be lifted soon, I don't think that's happening
ETA:
he was just asked about potential shutdown again. He responded that the hospitals are looking fine in terms of capacity but if those numbers rise then it could be possible, but because the people testing positive now are younger they are recuperating better without need for hospitalization.

That mid July reopening looks smarter than ever.

 

[Jennifer Brooklyn]

If nothing else had convinced me not to go, these new trends would have most likely. My state and in particular my county, are having record numbers the last few days as well. It’s just not looking good at all.

We are having the same thing happen here in San Antonio Texas

 

[SaintsManiac]

Given how quickly things can change (protests and pandemic are just two examples) I think it would be worth the extra cost to rent two cars if needed. Having the added security to get yourself around the area would be worth it.

we’ve all seen the grocery store lines during the pandemic and we’ve also seen how quickly protests pop up in different cities. Now add on weather related issues and extremely limited transportation issues and it’s a recipe for disaster.

I saw all this as someone who NEVER rents a car at WDW because once I’m in the bubble I’m not going to ruin it by driving but with everything so uncertain I definitely would this trip.

I told my husband yesterday that we will not go back without our car or a rental for shorter trips.

 

[marx]

He responded that the hospitals are looking fine in terms of capacity but if those numbers rise then it could be possible, but because the people testing positive now are younger they are recuperating better without need for hospitalization.

A few days ago, someone here posted something similar: How the numbers might be up in Florida, but hospitalizations are not because most of those infected are in their 20's.

The beaches near where I live seem to have lots of 20 somethings walking the boardwalks/beaches without social distancing and without masks, so I guess this is not specific to Florida.

 

[cakebaker]

That mid July reopening looks smarter than ever.

Or extremely bad timing depending on if trends continue. On the bright side, if they haven’t opened yet, closing again would be easier.....always a silver lining.

 

[Doingitagain]

You can rent a minivan.

I just looked and it would be $489 for the week to rent a mini van. Not worth that, I think.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I just looked and it would be $489 for the week to rent a mini van. Not worth that, I think.

It would be to me, but different strokes!

 

[RamblingMad]

Disney is one of the few companies that infuriates people by taking things away or by not be forthcoming yet the customers still give them thousands of dollars

It’s the go to vacation. You don’t see many Griswald Summer Vacations anymore.