Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[jenjersnap]

True story!

Dear Disney

I use to love you, but due to the recent events regarding information for us guests, and the love for the NBA, I officially only like you now

Please change that.

Thanks

 

[CastAStone]

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

It's easy you just sleep in your car I think that's what it costs to park there now.

 

[vinotinto]

So, I reported this on the resort thread, but I spoke with a CM today who told me that I'd be able to modify my late July reservation starting Monday and that, in fact, the rest of July check-ins should be able to modify come Monday if their resort is closed. She didn't give me any other info and, of course, take that with a big ol' grain phone CM salt. Still...Monday? Soon?

Of course it's going to be next week. I will be at the beach, allegedly tech-free (won't happen). You can all thank me for "soon" being then.

 

[SaintsManiac]

It's easy you just sleep in your car I think that's what it costs to park there now.

I highly doubt that number is accurate anyway.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

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

My understanding is they have changed the words to the song

It is now: There's a great big beautiful SOON!!!!!

 

[Marionnette]

Disney company pays the NBA billions for TV rights. NBA is basically paying Disney with their own money. Could have at least charged full rates.

If they get theme park view for that price, I’m gonna be pissed

Two years ago, we attended a convention at GF. We had a lake view room for $250+tax. It was the convention rate. Last year’s meeting and this year’s were scheduled at the YC for a similar price. I would expect the NBA to be able to negotiate similar rates.

 

[Shelleyfs]

I don't remember there being an option before on MDE to refuse housekeeping for DVC members. I am not sure if it is new.

 

[Spridell]

I don't remember there being an option before on MDE to refuse housekeeping for DVC members. I am not sure if it is new.

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It is. First time i saw it was yesterday.

 

[Shelleyfs]

Thank you, Spridell. I wasn't sure if I was just misremembering.

 

[FinallyFL]

I don't believe it was. It didn't crash when I selected the option to decline housekeeping.

 

[merry_nbright]

I don't remember there being an option before on MDE to refuse housekeeping for DVC members. I am not sure if it is new.

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It doesn’t seem to say anything about an extra charge, either. Maybe this is how things will be done for the time being?

 

[Doingitagain]

Dvc member services open at 9am for phone dining reservations tomorrow. Does the other phone number open at the same time or earlier? I’m trying to plan... or because my reservation is booked DVC I can only call them? I’m really craving Sanaa butter chicken!!

I would call the regular Disney number which opens at 7:00 if you have "must have" dining reservations. That is two hours earlier than you can call DVC. If you aren't calling in until after 9, then call DVC.

 

[Doingitagain]

There is a whole thread on masks if people want to go there for info.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/disney-sold-face-masks.3804369/page-5#post-62013534

 

[Marionnette]

It doesn’t seem to say anything about an extra charge, either. Maybe this is how things will be done for the time being?

No. It’s still says that if you’re staying on points, that housekeeping will stick to the usual 4th and 8th day schedule if you don’t decline it.

 

[planecrazy63]

Some people are starting to report AP dates updated in MDE in another group. Mine haven't yet, but see 20 reports they are.... another step that was required prior to reservations in the park being available.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Some people are starting to report AP dates updated in MDE in another group. Mine haven't yet, but see 20 reports they are.... another step that was required prior to reservations in the park being available.

Can you give an example?

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Some people are starting to report AP dates updated in MDE in another group. Mine haven't yet, but see 20 reports they are.... another step that was required prior to reservations in the park being available.

Updated to what? Extended by the amount of days the parks closed?

 

[Anthony Vito]

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.

I don't think the future tournaments would have much of an impact. Given the issues with planning for next season as it is, the likelihood of any such tournament would be in 2022 at the earliest. Then it would probably not be any different then any other convention event or the Pro Bowl, etc. They'd likely block rooms well in advance. There would also not be a "bubble" required (if we're still dealing with that as a necessity in a year-and-a-half, we'll have bigger concerns), so there wouldn't be as much need to keep guests away. There would probably be some separation for normal reasons (not having people bothering the players), but probably not much at all. There would also be the possibility by then that the players themselves would be housed offsite. Additionally, assuming normality again by then, the games would likely be open to the public and have fans in attendance, so guests could go to an NBA game on Disney property while there on vacation.

 

[Katrina Y]

It is. First time i saw it was yesterday.

It was there last week when I updated my in check.

 

[planecrazy63]

Examples (From the Disney AP group on Faceback):

1. From January 2021 to May 2021
2.12/19/20 to 4/15/21
3. 1/6/21 to 5/3/21
4.Gold pass extended 4 months