Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[RamblingMad]

I’m trying to wrap my head around Apple stores closing in FL, but Disney is opening back up. Do you think Disney will push its opening date in July or add more restrictions?

 

[Mit88]

To address some past posts concerning getting folks to want to reserve EPCOT for a park day, I wanted to address the elephant in the room, or more on point, the giant RAT in the room. Nothing gets more folks excited to visit a park then a highly anticipated new ride - and especially one that was fairly close to being completed and would probably be running today if it weren't for the parks closure.

What's the odds for the new Ratatouille ride opening any time in 2020?

Its about 10 weeks away from completion. Its all backstage construction. Theres literally no reason for it not to be completed by the end of 2020. It also pulls people into that park that don’t necessarily love EPCOT due to its lack of things for the whole family. Yes, there are some, but its mainly an adult park. Adding an attraction like Rat will draw more people into that park leaving reservation slots at a park like MK or DHS

 

[Gabrielle Broughton]

Well, the DVC disappointment was two-fold: 1) not being given priority alongside AP holders if they don't have tickets (which some DVC members were hoping for) and 2) the lack of amenities that will be available at their home resorts. I believe there will be more info on that slowly trickling out as we approach 7/11, but I wouldn't be expecting any grand additions to what we already know.

For those wondering, the AP disappointment was mostly about the delayed booking window (and the forthcoming restrictions about how many active reservations an AP holder without a resort stay can have). Again, I don't think any of this is devastating but it might be disappointing.

The next piece of the puzzle will be resort guests, particularly Value/Mod...

That's what I'm worried about.

 

[FinallyFL]

I hope you are correct about the ease of obtaining park reservations. If AP Holders are locked out of weekends then Disney is going to have to issues alot of refunds. If I had only wanted to visit on weekdays I would have gotten a cheaper pass.

 

[Sandisw]

I just some confirmation that vouchers are valid and will work and that yes, you can come and go during your park day

 

[cakebaker]

I’m trying to wrap my head around Apple stores closing in FL, but Disney is opening back up. Do you think Disney will push its opening date in July or add more restrictions?

I think it all depends on what happens in the coming days. But stores deciding to close is certainly not positive.

 

[SaintsManiac]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274037264004165632

 

[Eric Smith]

I do think magic bands will stay for a while (through purchase) rather than going strictly mobile only. First off, you cant assume every guest has a smart phone. A lot do, but not all. And you’d have to ensure theyd all be able to keep their phones from dying, fuel rods wont help much.

But also because magic bands cost money. And Disney loves money. And people buy lots of magic bands. I have 3 that I purchased. I have no real need to have 3 purchased magic bands, I can only use 1.

I feel like the free magic band was a bit wasteful as well. I know a lot of people that have tons shoved in a box in their closet.

I agree that Magic Bands will stick around. I really wish they weren't doing the phone thing at all, it will just slow down things like park entry. Someone will try to use it, it won't work and they'll spend a couple minutes trying to figure it out. The same thing happens with airplane tickets on people's phones, it just causes delays.

We purchase new Magic Bands every trips. We're suckers for new designs. I don't have any numbers, but I would guess that Disney makes tons of money on the special edition and limited edition Magic Bands. I don't see them walking away from that.

 

[Searc]

DVC CM just confirmed that reservations will be allowed at the 60 day window for PARKS.

With a resort reservation.

 

[WonderlandisReality]

The next piece of the puzzle will be resort guests, particularly Value/Mod...

That sounds ominous. Should the peasants be nervous?

 

[abja09]

Let’s debate the difference in meaning between “Later this Summer” and “Soon”.

Is “Soon” the word of 2020 that you never want to hear/read again? Or is it “Slaps” or “Cringe” comment down below

I definitely want to know what they mean by “later this summer” as I have a September trip and no tickets. It could mean mid July, end of July or even August at this point! Not happy that we have a DVC reservation booked but can’t get a ticket. Resort guests without tickets should get priority over those with tickets and no resort reservation.

 

[JacknSally]

relieved then realized I am at 57 days now so panic is back. I really could use a confirmation on time this opens up

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274035707309244418

 

[Mit88]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274037264004165632

When it stated that there would be non-Disney resorts being able to participate on monday, I just assumed it would be the same good neighbor and S/D that get the Magic Hour perks

 

[CaLuCa]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274037264004165632

Any word on Shades of Green in that first group?

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Well, the DVC disappointment was two-fold: 1) not being given priority alongside AP holders if they don't have tickets (which some DVC members were hoping for) and 2) the lack of amenities that will be available at their home resorts. I believe there will be more info on that slowly trickling out as we approach 7/11, but I wouldn't be expecting any grand additions to what we already know.

For those wondering, the AP disappointment was mostly about the delayed booking window (and the forthcoming restrictions about how many active reservations an AP holder without a resort stay can have). That and the minimum extension. Again, I don't think any of this is devastating but it might be disappointing.

The next piece of the puzzle will be resort guests, particularly Value/Mod...

So in your opinion is this as good as it’s gonna get for AP extensions/compensation?

 

[SaintsManiac]

Any word on Shades of Green in that first group?

No but I asked her. I'll post if I get a reply.

 

[RamblingMad]

I think it all depends on what happens in the coming days. But stores deciding to close is certainly not positive.

Cases are really spiking there. I can see Disney reopening, but I can also see the governor being forced to add more layers of safety for visitors.

 

[Mit88]

I definitely want to know what they mean by “later this summer” as I have a September trip and no tickets. It could mean mid July end of July or even August at this point! Not happy that we have a DVC reservation booked but can’t get a ticket. Resort guestS without tickets should get priority over those with tickets and no resort reservation.

Summer runs from June 21st to September 21st. So it could be a long one. I’d think theyll release tickets for 2020 a few weeks after they reopen and are able to gauge exactly what is going on and how theyd like to move forward

 

[JBeaty0507]

Well, the DVC disappointment was two-fold: 1) not being given priority alongside AP holders if they don't have tickets (which some DVC members were hoping for) and 2) the lack of amenities that will be available at their home resorts. I believe there will be more info on that slowly trickling out as we approach 7/11, but I wouldn't be expecting any grand additions to what we already know.

For those wondering, the AP disappointment was mostly about the delayed booking window (and the forthcoming restrictions about how many active reservations an AP holder without a resort stay can have). That and the minimum extension. Again, I don't think any of this is devastating but it might be disappointing.

The next piece of the puzzle will be resort guests, particularly Value/Mod...

I have a Pop Century reservation so I'm particularly interested in the next piece to the puzzle. Any ideas on whether or not the Disney Springs hotels will still have access to the reservation system? I didn't see them mentioned in the reservation announcement. However, I can't imagine jumping from Pop Century to paying $400/night for a room.....with only 3 weeks left before we leave.

 

[bigskyernurse]

Easy. We spend two full days in Epcot every trip.

We do too, and on our non-Epcot days we always hop to Epcot. Every single day. We are going to miss park hopping.