Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[gatechfan99]

Maybe we won’t be part of the first round of park reservations? Cash first?

Maybe, but I'm still having a hard time wrapping my head around how all these rounds of priorities might go. If they don't even open the reservation system until 2 weeks or so before opening day, how do they have all these rounds of reservations in that time? And how many open park days do they do it at the start? And when would people without tickets get in line to buy? And then when do they catch up to do a rolling window that would still have all these priority levels? Ok, I'll stop now and actually do some work.

 

[SaintsManiac]

You know what, with everything going on in the world, the fact that our resorts are open and we have reservations. I will take it. I would be upset if I cant get into the parks but at this point I would still go and just be thankful I have a vacation and a beautiful place to be!!

This is the positive attitude that is lacking on these boards. Refreshing to see a post like this!

 

[CastAStone]

You can search dates again and see rack rates but cannot choose a room or book. Still a welcome change as we budget the rest of our Christmas trip!

Just for future reference Mousesavers always saves off all the rack rates; just google mousesavers and the name of a resort.

 

[Lewisc]

If values and mods are gonna be upset it can only mean one thing. That they will have to pay the rack rate to move resorts on their dates and not getting moved to a DVC with no charge.

A poster in the resorts forum was charged to involuntarily move from BWI to OKW.

 

[sara_s]

I tried, guys.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

I'm trying to read through the tea leaves to see what DVC Members would be upset about. People staying at their resort for greatly reduced prices? Those people clogging up their amenities? Or something that was a bigger direct impact on them. Some sort of hard limit to park reservation days?

I’ve seen DVC members upset that SAB will be closed, even though it is very clear SAB’s operating costs are covered by Disney, not DVC. Because DVC doesn’t pay to operate SAB, it won’t open until the YC/BC resorts are open, and of course NBA at YC may complicate that reopening timeline.

It has become very clear that a good number of DVC members don’t really understand what their dues cover and don’t cover. And they will complain.

As a DVC member, I can’t imagine caring about who is staying in the villa next to me or how they got there.

 

[Sandisw]

Let's just look at two things we've seen already regarding DVC that have disappointed some.

1) SAB being closed - this really upset some BCV owners, but as @Sandisw explained in detail, Disney basically has the right to do it, and with the NBA "leaks" yesterday, it makes sense that SAB would be closed.

2) and just today Jambo House - I'm know there are DVC owners who love those Value studios at Jambo and there are folks who love Jambo for other reasons, but DVC has confirmed

Like I said -- no matter what your affinity status with Disney is -- if you go in with a very open mind and are super flexible, you should be fine. Disappointed is different that devastated, but I'm convinced everybody will feel these changes. Also FWIW, I haven't heard of DVC Members being treated any differently than "cash" resort guests.

Again, I want to emphasize things can change and will change quickly.

Thanks...and I have unfortunately read of DVC owners who are not thrilled that some of the cash guest were moved to larger units...and The crowding of resorts!

Go with the flow and as long as the bars are open, I’ll deal! Lol

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

A poster in the resorts forum was charged to involuntarily move from BWI to OKW.

If they changed dates that seems to be the norm lately. The no charge moves have only been for those keeping their initial dates.

 

[Krandor]

Maybe, but I'm still having a hard time wrapping my head around how all these rounds of priorities might go. If they don't even open the reservation system until 2 weeks or so before opening day, how do they have all these rounds of reservations in that time? And how many open park days do they do it at the start? And when would people without tickets get in line to buy? And then when do they catch up to do a rolling window that would still have all these priority levels? Ok, I'll stop now and actually do some work.

You can do one round a day or even multiple rounds in a single day. SFoG did 4 rounds within 24 hours.

Going forward if you buy dated tickets you will probably do your reservations when you buy the tickets. The initial push will be to get existing tickets availability to get resevations then new tickets can just be done when bought.

 

[Ariel 1715]

This is the positive attitude that is lacking on these boards. Refreshing to see a post like this!

With all the bad things happening right now, I would rather be at a beautiful resort with a closed pool than anything...just saying you have to put things into perspective and learn to go with the flow!

 

[MrsBooch]

I'm trying to read through the tea leaves to see what DVC Members would be upset about. People staying at their resort for greatly reduced prices? Those people clogging up their amenities? Or something that was a bigger direct impact on them. Some sort of hard limit to park reservation days?

I wonder if it's Moonlight Magic. Or any other level of "member benefits and extras" that have always been contingent on DVC offering them (i.e. they aren't guaranteed benefits of membership)

There were three remaining Moonlight Magic events at Hollywood Studios this year. Or the member cruises? I know the Alaska member cruise got moved already - but maybe it's getting totally canned?

 

[Sandisw]

I tried, guys.

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I swear I may need to add that word to my Disney tattoos!

 

[Lewisc]

If they changed dates that seems to be the norm lately. The no charge moves have only been for those keeping their initial dates.

Same dates.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Let's just look at two things we've seen already regarding DVC that have disappointed some.

1) SAB being closed - this really upset some BCV owners, but as @Sandisw explained in detail, Disney basically has the right to do it, and with the NBA "leaks" yesterday, it makes sense that SAB would be closed.

2) and just today Jambo House - I'm know there are DVC owners who love those Value studios at Jambo and there are folks who love Jambo for other reasons, but DVC has confirmed

Like I said -- no matter what your affinity status with Disney is -- if you go in with a very open mind and are super flexible, you should be fine. Disappointed is different that devastated, but I'm convinced everybody will feel these changes. Also FWIW, I haven't heard of DVC Members being treated any differently than "cash" resort guests.

Again, I want to emphasize things can change and will change quickly.

That’s what I figured you meant.

FWIW I don’t think the reservation system hierarchy will be overly complicated. I’m assuming it will be very similar to FP+ booking, all resort guests get first priority with a valid ticket, possibly a separate tier for APs without stays, and then everyone else (including APs without resort stays if they do not have their own tier). Obviously concerns surrounding resort guests who do not yet have tickets right now, but I don’t think they’re going to have a bunch of different groups with different booking privileges.

 

[sara_s]

I swear I may need to add that word to my Disney tattoos!

I thought she was punking me with that response!

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

I’ve seen DVC members upset that SAB will be closed, even though it is very clear SAB’s operating costs are covered by Disney, not DVC. Because DVC doesn’t pay to operate SAB, it won’t open until the YC/BC resorts are open, and of course NBA at YC may complicate that reopening timeline.

It has become very clear that a good number of DVC members don’t really understand what their dues cover and don’t cover. And they will complain.

As a DVC member, I can’t imagine caring about who is staying in the villa next to me or how they got there.

This entire post is completely inaccurate. The costs of SAB are shared by YC/BC/BCV and based on occupancy of each hotel. What has become clear, is that there are a good number of non-DVC members that don't really understand what DVC member dues pay for.

 

[hereforthechurros]

You know what, with everything going on in the world, the fact that our resorts are open and we have reservations. I will take it. I would be upset if I cant get into the parks but at this point I would still go and just be thankful I have a vacation and a beautiful place to be!!

Hard to argue with that. I won’t gripe about whatever WDW decides to do resort and park wise, I just want to know what’s what. I know we all do! We either go with the flow or cancel, but complaining endlessly about why they are doing something doesn’t help anyone.

 

[EmJ]

I tried, guys.

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I tried this yesterday too, lol. Got about the same answer.

 

[SaintsManiac]

That’s what I figured you meant.

FWIW I don’t think the reservation system hierarchy will be overly complicated. I’m assuming it will be very similar to FP+ booking, all resort guests get first priority with a valid ticket, possibly a separate tier for APs, and then everyone else (including APs without resort stays if they do not have their own tier). Obviously concerns surrounding resort guests who do not yet have tickets right now, but I don’t think they’re going to have a bunch of different groups with different booking privileges.

Agree. I think everyone onsite with APs and tickets will be able to reserve from day 1. I also don't think people will be locked out of all 4 parks. Something will be available.

 

[Ariel 1715]

Hard to argue with that. I won’t gripe about whatever WDW decides to do resort and park wise, I just want to know what’s what. I know we all do! We either go with the flow or cancel, but complaining endlessly about why they are doing something doesn’t help anyone.

I agree with I would LOVE to know about getting into the parks but complaining is not going to make it any better!! Hoping SOON is REAL SOON...lol