Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[cakebaker]

I stopped responding because clearly they just want to be angry and poop on everyone who doesn't share their anger.
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I’m actually glad for those who are able to go and haven’t had major issues. I just wish they’d stop telling me I’m wrong for not accepting things I don’t think are right. I hope everyone who goes in the first few months has an amazing time.

I think telling people they’re ridiculous or otherwise insulting them because of what they think are valid issues ought to stop.

 

[Mit88]

Anyone else surprised no resort news today?

Not really. They never said they’d be releasing Resort information today. They just said “soon”. So it depends on how you interpret the word. Could mean anything

 

[CastAStone]

Were you here for the dogs at resorts?

No, or if I was, I missed that. How long ago was that? I typically stayed on the TPAS board during my lurking phase, with just an occasional tiptoe here or to resorts.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Anyone else surprised no resort news today?

Day Is still young...

 

[SaintsManiac]

No, or if I was, I missed that. How long ago was that? I typically stayed on the TPAS board during my lurking phase, with just an occasional tiptoe here or to resorts.

It was a couple of years ago. I just noticed your join date.

 

[andyman8]

@andyman8 do you happen to know if there will be CM at DS bus stops checking MB before you board a resort bus?

I haven't heard anything on that. I know folks driving into the resorts will be asked for proof of resort or dining reservation from security out front (as we all figured), but I haven't heard anything about guests who are arriving via bus. It's worth a try though!

 

[CastAStone]

@andyman8 do you happen to know if there will be CM at DS bus stops checking MB before you board a resort bus?

As long as you chant “King of the Bus” on the way no one will stop you.

 

[kverdon]

Note: If you are a DVC Member Staying at a DVC Resort on a Cash Reservation DO NOT CALL DVC MEMBER SERVICES FOR DINING RESERVATIONS. They will not help you make a dining reservation.

Nice unmagical start to the day.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Anyone else surprised no resort news today?

...I don't fully give up hope for the day until around 9PM though

 

[Perdita&Pongo]

Anyone else surprised no resort news today?

If the rumor about the park rez system rollout announcement next Thursday is true, then I would think keep/modify/cancel for post-July 10 resort reservations should happen very soon! I can’t see how you could do park rez without making all those resort adjustments first.

Imminent > Very Soon > Soon

#50ShadesOfSoon

 

[DGsAtBLT]

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The official motto of 2020.

 

[bclittle]

I had a July 9th reservation and I called 2 days ago and they were very nice and I asked when I might be able to confirm my trip and they just started helping me modify it. I kept my 35% off (I had bc of free dining being canceled) and they moved me (I was Beach Club- non DVC) and now I am at Boulder Ridge and my price went down. i was also able to move my trip dates back a day and drop a day off my park tickets.

When is your check out date?! I am July 9th at BC too!

 

[yulilin3]

Bottom of the barrel FT CM (last in seniority) are being called back. My friend who works strollers and wheelchairs at MK got the call today
She's one of the ones I was most worried about since she has not seen one check from Unemployment

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

It's not a difference of opinion that is the problem. It's the constant negativity and apocalyptic thinking that gets tiring. People are getting really fired up over rumors and may or may not be true. Assumptions about the worst case based on those rumors are made and then people go on angry rants.

...and this type of situation is when I start scrolling and reading for links only.

 

[AggiesMickey12]

When is your check out date?! I am July 9th at BC too!

July 16

 

[Dulcee]

Bottom of the barrel FT CM (last in seniority) are being called back. My friend who works strollers and wheelchairs at MK got the call today

I'm glad to see more callbacks. So many people in the Orlando area rely on Disney for a paycheck. I can't imagine the stress they feel waiting and watching and wondering.

 

[Sara W]

I know everyone is tired and we're upset about perfect trips getting canceled, lack of information, etc, but I'd like to give Disney some positive feedback. They didn't have to restrict restaurant reservations to only people with resort reservations pre-July 11. They could have easily opened it up to everyone and let any and all locals/non-Disney hotel guests make reservations to get their Disney fix. And then those of us staying at the resorts would have had to battle for a very limited supply of dining reservations at the hotels we're staying at. I'm thankful for that.

 

[aweehughes]

NEWS!!
This was just posted by the 737 local on their FB page:


Last night, we got some exciting news! Disney informed the Union about the next wave of openings and recall. Today, Disney will start to call workers to return to the following locations. Some are to return to work on June 28, others are to return on July 5. The Disney HR person calling you will tell you the date you need to return.

Remember that the Union agreement requires Disney to follow seniority for each job and location. For information about what the Union agreement says, watch the videos posted on this Facebook page from May 30 and June 1 in English, español and kreyol.

Also, remember that Disney is not calling back all of the workers in every location immediately. The most senior workers will return first. More will return as guests return to the parks and hotels. If they do not call you, you remain on furlough until a future wave of recalls.

This list of locations will provoke many questions. Please write your comments below. We will meet with Disney to negotiate and resolve the many issues that will come up during the re-opening process.

You can call Local 737 at 407-857-0737.

**PARKS**

**Animal Kingdom**
Africa Bars
Africa Stands
Asia Bars
Asia Stands
Central Bakery
Creature Comforts
Discovery Island Bars
Flame Tree BBQ
Food Handlers
Harambe Market
Nomads
Outdoor Foods
Restaurantosaurus & Bar
Satu'li
Tiffins

**Magic Kingdom**
Adventureland Stewarding
Be Our Guest (TSR only - no QSR)
Central Bakery
Cone Shop
Cosmic Ray's
Food Handlers
Jungle Skipper
Liberty Square
Liberty Tree Tavern
Main Street Bakery
Outdoor Foods
Pecos Bill's
Pinocchio Village Haus
Plaza Restaurant
Tony's Town Square

**Epcot**
Coral Reef
Electric Umbrella
Festivals
Food Handlers
Fountain View
Garden Grill
Liberty Inn
Production Bakery
Regal Eagle
Sunshine Seasons
*Le Cellier
*Biergarten (Family Style)
*Norway (Non-Tipped only)
*Rose & Crown
The * means no international workers. Local workers only for now.

**Hollywood Studios**
Backlot Express
Brown Derby
Culinary Support
Docking Bay
Food Handlers
Galaxy Edge Culinary & Stewarding
Mama Melrose
Ogas Cantina & Carts
Outdoor Foods
PizzeRizzo
Prime Time
Production Bakery
QSR Stewarding
Sci Fi & Tap House
Sunset Blvd.
Tap House
Trolley Car Café
Tune In Lounge

**Disney Springs**
Deluxe Burger
Food Trucks Culinary
Hangar Bar
Outdoor Vending
Patisserie

**RESORTS**

**Animal Kingdom Lodge**
Food Handlers
Housekeeping
Mara
Sanaa

**Boardwalk**
Food Handlers
Quick Service
Trattoria Al Forno

**Contemporary**
Bakery Culinary
Bay Lake Tower Bartenders
California Grill
Chef Mickey's (Family Style)
Contempo Café
Food Handlers
Housekeeping
Sand Bar
The Wave

**Coronado Springs**
Barcelona Lounge
Catering Culinary & Stewarding
Food Handlers
Housekeeping
Stewarding

**Ft. Wilderness**
Food Handlers
Meadows Snack Bar
Pioneer Hall Culinary
Stewarding

**Grand Floridian**
Bakery Culinary
Catering Culinary & Stewarding
Food Handlers
Gasparilla Grill
Grand Café
Housekeeping
Narcoosee's
Pool Bars
Room Service
Service Bar

**Old Key West**
Food Handlers
Goods to Go
Olivia's

**Polynesian**
Bakery Culinary
Captain Cook's
Food Handlers
Housekeeping Phones
Kona Café

**Pop Century**
Culinary & Stewarding
Everything Pop
Food Handlers
Petals Pool Bar

**Riviera**
Food Handlers
Le Petit Café
Pastry Culinary
Primo Piatto
Topolino's

**Saratoga Springs**
Artist Palette
Culinary
Culinary & Stewarding
Food Handlers
Housekeeping Runners

**Wilderness Lodge**
Food Handlers
Whispering Canyon

**Yacht & Beach**
Ale & Compass
Beaches & Cream
Culinary & Stewarding
Catering Culinary & Stewarding
Food Handlers
Housekeeping
Market QSR
Martha's Vineyard Lounge
Private Dining

 

[charissemp]

It's not a difference of opinion that is the problem. It's the constant negativity and apocalyptic thinking that gets tiring. People are getting really fired up over rumors and may or may not be true. Assumptions about the worst case based on those rumors are made and then people go on angry rants.

True! And I don't understand why people who have cancelled spend every minute of their spare time on these boards telling all of us what a rotten time we are going to have!
If they have a gripe with Disney, they should write an email rather an troll a board dedicated to operational updates.
I can't wait to go in August! With my family, every time is fun and memorable!
Disney could put us in a shack, and we would probably keep on smiling (through our masks!) But that is how we roll in life!

 

[HorizonOne]

I know everyone is tired and we're upset about perfect trips getting canceled, lack of information, etc, but I'd like to give Disney some positive feedback. They didn't have to restrict restaurant reservations to only people with resort reservations pre-July 11. They could have easily opened it up to everyone and let any and all locals/non-Disney hotel guests make reservations to get their Disney fix. And then those of us staying at the resorts would have had to battle for a very limited supply of dining reservations at the hotels we're staying at. I'm thankful for that.

Perhaps Disney is using this time period to test their new procedures and process. Disney has to give priority to the resort guests, as doing so would be lousy on their part. So yes, very positive for Disney like you said.