Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Jrb1979]

Original timelines of course. They stopped everything for a few months. Not sure what you’re trying to get at here though.

I was getting at that a lot of projects may be more then just a few months behind. As an example Ratatouille may not open in 10 months but it could be longer.

 

[andyman8]

Did you get a shipping notification for these? I ordered some on the same day, and I'm wondering if they'll just show up in my mailbox...

You can check under the "Orders" tab on shopDisney after you log into your Disney Account. If it still says "Processing," your masks aren't ready yet. It all depends what time that day you ordered. I think the next batch were supposed to be ready towards the end of the month.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

Yahoo headline "Lakers and Clippers to stay in $263/night rooms" with a photo of the Grand Floridian

Must be a shocker to be in such "cheap" rooms for them.

Where can you get a $263/night room at GF??

 

[runningstitch]

I got a shipment notification on Monday for mine, due to arrive Friday. I ordered another set as well, but only my Star Wars set has shipped so far.

Thanks! Mine was not Star Wars (got the character faces) so maybe it just hasn't shipped yet.

 

[skeeter31]

I was getting at that a lot of projects may be more then just a few months behind. As an example Ratatouille may not open in 10 months but it could be longer.

10 months for Rat? It was 2-3 months out when the park closed. Why would it be almost a year longer?

 

[Marthasor]

To me, the most important aspect of the changes taking place is the long-term impact. Reading through comments (mostly in other threads, as the folks that hang out in this thread are very informed), there are many people that think that what is happening this Summer and Fall will have minor impact on their 2021 plans. But, we've learned that the Reservations System is here to stay through at least Sept 2021 (based on the leaks to British TAs). There are strong rumors that Park Hopping will be unlikely for a while (again based on leaks from British TAs).

And with clear indications that Disney wants to host future NBA and sports tournaments, we could see similar scenarios where guests are bumped or moved to options that were not their first choice well after they booked. Or, allowed to stay at the resorts, but their experience severely impacted. Don't get me wrong, I am a stockholder, and I am delighted that the NBA will be at Disney. But, I have to be concerned about the long term impact on individual experiences. We stayed at CSR in October 2019 and we loved the resort, but there were inconveniences due to preference given to conventions (for example, bars/restaurants closed to the public so groups/conventions could use the space for private events). That is small potatoes, but you could see the impact if Disney becomes the destination for high-profile tournaments, etc. Great for me as a stockholder. Not so great for me as an individual holding a reservation.

Hopefully, in a post-covid world, if tournaments are booked in the future, dates and resorts will be set far in advance so, instead of people being bumped or moved, there simply won't be availability at the chosen tournament resorts.

 

[RamblingMad]

I’m waiting for the surprise announcement that Universal will have a John Constantine ride.

Anyway, IT updates tend to have regressions that break things. I wouldn’t bother the CMs today if they got an update. They probably have a lot of pent up frustration that they can’t take out on you.

 

[Marissaq]

This might have been mentioned before:

Is the reservation number for tomorrow for dining for trips in June and July only?

Also I have a reservation booked for August. I can barely sit still because I dont have park tickets. I go to Disney every year so a trip without parks is not necessary. However, we would love to get to one park. Anyone has any info on how to get tickets and if Disney will ever open ticket purchases. I live in New York City so I know the virus is serious. I just need a break.

 

[runningstitch]

You can check under the "Orders" tab on shopDisney after you log into your Disney Account. If it still says "Processing," your masks aren't ready yet. It all depends what time that day you ordered. I think the next batch were supposed to be ready towards the end of the month.

Thanks! Yes, I've checked there and it does say processing, but there is also another order that still says processing that I received weeks ago, so I don't really trust the status updates on the site.

 

[disland7]

NEWS
got my SW masks that I ordered back on 4/30 (SW medium) I did the measurement and I feel these are a bit small on my face, but they do have some give, so I'll stretch them out a bit
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Ooo how breathable/moisture wicking/cooling are they?

 

[vinotinto]

The decisions being made are not really about fairness but are purely business-minded (i.e. what can the business handle and how we can maximize what we've got). That's something I think most of us can agree on. Believe it or not, that's also something of a departure for Disney. We (myself included) hound them for things like the cabana tents in Tomorrowland, but at the same time, most other amusement/theme park operators with the sort of lines WDW sees would have started charging for a queue bypass option years ago. With Disney, it's always been this delicate balance between business and what guests perceive as fairness. Due this severe interruption, that balance has shifted for the moment. They're not trying to upset guests; they're trying to make the logistical needs meet with the business needs meet with the Guest Experience. That's going to mean disappointment, but if you go in with an open mind (understanding you may not stay at the resort you want or even your second choice, you may not go a park everyday, you may not dine where, when, or how you want, you may not have everything offered you want and what is offered might cost more etc...), it is my understanding you'll be fine. That's all I feel comfortable saying at the moment.

I appreciate the insights. My family and I are hanging in there and we already anticipate that the original trip we booked is not the one that will take place. The purpose of our trip is to celebrate my DD's 13th birthday. We originally had booked for her actual birthday, breakfast at Topolino's and dinner at 7:30 at Cali Grill during fireworks, and we were going to pay for this with our Free Dining Plan. We had FPs to MMRR on her actual birthday, and plans to head to a water park the evening before. So, we already know that our trip is different and yet, we're still sticking with it. But, if *all* the things mentioned above are true: don't get to stay at your resort choice, nor maybe your second choice, you may not get into a park every day, you may be limited in where you dine, and you may have to pay more for all of this, well, that is a *lot* to swallow on top of all the other things they have already cancelled or limited.

I feel they are doing the "Foot in the Door" technique. We've already agreed to a small set of requests that made sense due to COVID19, such as no characters, and no fireworks, and no FPs, and no DDP. Now, they are getting around to putting out much larger requests: your resort may change, and you may not even get a choice, or you may have to pay a lot more, or you may not even, gasp!, get into the parks every day.

As PP said above, they need to rip out the band-aid and let us know what is happening. July 11 is in 24 days. There are guests arriving that day that only know they made a resort reservation and that the parks will be open.

 

[skeeter31]

This might have been mentioned before:

Is the reservation number for tomorrow for dining for trips in June and July only?

Also I have a reservation booked for August. I can barely sit still because I dont have park tickets. I go to Disney every year so a trip without parks is not necessary. However, we would love to get to one park. Anyone has any info on how to get tickets and if Disney will ever open ticket purchases. I live in New York City so I know the virus is serious. I just need a break.

Yes, the phone line is only for dining reservations between 6/22-7/10. If you’re looking for dining after that, don’t call.

 

[Jrb1979]

10 months for Rat? It was 2-3 months out when the park closed. Why would it be almost a year longer?

I was just using that as an example. Construction projects are going to be delayed now cause of money.

 

[rteetz]

I was getting at that a lot of projects may be more then just a few months behind. As an example Ratatouille may not open in 10 months but it could be longer.

Based on what information?

 

[Katrina Y]

This might have been mentioned before:

Is the reservation number for tomorrow for dining for trips in June and July only?

Also I have a reservation booked for August. I can barely sit still because I dont have park tickets. I go to Disney every year so a trip without parks is not necessary. However, we would love to get to one park. Anyone has any info on how to get tickets and if Disney will ever open ticket purchases. I live in New York City so I know the virus is serious. I just need a break.

I believe it is for people before July 10.

 

[Krandor]

ARGH!!!!

so, it's now almost 1pm on a Wednesday and I don't feel like Disney has upheld their part of the bargain when they said last week AND this week that I would hear something "soon"...

it was a LIE....all LIES...

the "soon" they promised have morphed into the "noos"....

Just remember.. There is a great big beautiful tomorrow.

 

[Eeyore daily]

Where can you get a $263/night room at GF??

No where since the early 2000's to my knowledge.

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Thanks! Mine was not Star Wars (got the character faces) so maybe it just hasn't shipped yet.

My character masks were shipped because I noticed they finally charged my card. Not sure when they’ll arrive though. Hope you get yours soon

 

[Jrb1979]

Based on what information?

I just used it as an example not saying it would be 10 months. I'm just saying that people shouldn't get their hopes up for new attractions to be opening soon. That's all

 

[OnceUponATime15]

I received an email early yesterday afternoon from UPS, that I should expect a delivery from the Disney store sometime today (17th) - my masks! (Which we’re still showing as processing on the web page)

I received an email from the Disney Store about 2 hours ago telling me my order had shipped... thanks Disney . smh