Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[zapple]

If they're going to do the buses like this, they should waive resort parking fees to encourage people to drive.

 

[koszmok]

Where would lift/uber pick you up in multiple stops resorts?

If only at the check in building than you would have to go there .... in SSR/OKW/CBR it can be a long walk...

I can`t imagine they can keep the 5 group/bus once the Parks will be open...

 

[Beachmom0317]

Do we know if they will have refillable mugs at the resorts?

DFB said yes you can. When you want it filled, CM scans it and will then pour your selection in a disposable cup for you to pour into your mug. Still feel refills.

 

[Eric Smith]

Random question but one I was always curious about does magical express take you to any of the Disney Springs Hotels?

Nope, only Disney Resorts

 

[Beachmom0317]

Well I just watched a little of Tim Tracker’s latest video of bus system updates and I’m a little concerned lol I mean social distancing in line is going to make a long line! And no standing...only one party within partition...I know Disney probably didn’t have much of a choice with these social distancing guidelines but yikes this sounds like it could back up very easily!

 

[Jothmas]

Waiting for and riding the bus is often awful in normal times. It's a good time to use a rental car instead. In the enclosed space of a vehicle, driving a car with only your own family inside seems safer. Safer than Uber/Lyft too.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Well I just watched a little of Tim Tracker’s latest video of bus system updates and I’m a little concerned lol I mean social distancing in line is going to make a long line! And no standing...only one party within partition...I know Disney probably didn’t have much of a choice with these social distancing guidelines but yikes this sounds like it could back up very easily!

It definitely could. With the staggered park opening and closing time I think the plan is to just flood that park with busses so for going to MK in the morning from Pop (once it opens) there will be multiple buses there waiting for one to pull away. And with capacity so limited I don't think it will be as bad as people are envisioning (at least not consistently, I am sure there will be some random times that it backs up here and there)

 

[nicket]

Just tried calling to add tickets to our room only reservation in 2021 and got a message saying systems were down until 8am.

 

[lluv3971]

Do we know if they will have refillable mugs at the resorts?

As reported by vloggers who are on property now, YES, refillable mugs still exist, except only CMs can operate the drink filling station.

CMs will fill a disposable cup with your drink choice and then you can put it in your mug, if you choose. The refill area is blocked off to guests.

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

We have a total of 27 park days for 4 trips between now and the end of the year. I was online at 7:00 a.m. yesterday, got to the system at 8:10, and had them all secured by 8:20 a.m. Full choice of every park every day. (2 trips with 12 of us and 2 trips with just us 2. Me and my wife are on all park days)

Keep trying if you want/need more park days.

Thanks! I'm up to 15 at this point and it keeps telling me that I've exceeded my limit, but I'll keep trying every so often. I wonder if it's because they're so close together? One thing for sure, this is an inconsistent system, LOL!

 

[ryanpatricksmom]

Oh wow! Thanks for tip!

I'm like seriously anxious!

That strategy worked for me too!

 

[disneyjr77]

Gift card update for those that got them yesterday -

Received $30 GF in my email yesterday (didn't align with my reservation - aligned with DH's reservation). I checked it this morning to transfer to a card I have and got error message. I figured it was because I canceled part of my split stay but looks like that's not the reason

Just got this email:
"We’re contacting you because you recently received an email from Disney Gift Card Services containing a Disney Gift Card eGift. Please note that the email was accidentally sent to you a little too early and the Disney Gift Card eGift enclosed in the email is void. We apologize for any confusion the email may have caused.
Thank you for enrolling in the Service Your Way Program for your upcoming Disney Resort hotel visit. Upon check-in, you will receive an email containing your Disney Gift Card eGift to use during your visit. No further action is required on your part at this time."

Good to know, I'll stop checking for it now. I was wondering why i hadn't received mine yet, they must have realized their mistake and fixed it.

 

[Farro]

Gosh, I wouldn't mind waiting on hold, but I can't get past the busy signal!

 

[Spridell]

I doubt they will allow this anymore. With the ban on resort hopping, I expect you would need an ADR or be a BLT or Contemporary resort guest to be dropped off by ride share.

Even if you’re dropped outside the guard shack without entering the lot, the security area on the Contemporary walkway is very small - they will likely try very hard to limit that to BLT/Contemporary resort guests.

I would not expect this to be an option.

The guard house at each resort is checking.

However, the buses from Disney Springs to the resorts are NOT checking. So from DS you can get to any hotel you want without them checking.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

Gosh, I wouldn't mind waiting on hold, but I can't get past the busy signal!

best phone number to try? I have so many!!!!

 

[nicket]

Gosh, I wouldn't mind waiting on hold, but I can't get past the busy signal!

I got through but it said their systems were down until 8am so we are holding off trying again until then!

 

[Snowysmom]

Thanks for the update on the system being down. All I get is a busy signal. This has been an interesting experience to say the least. LOL!

 

[yulilin3]

Just to close my updates on CM schedules. My DD got her schedule form the week of June 28th through July 4th. Scheduled 2 days only, 6 hour shifts. Also my Citizens of Hollywood and Citizens of Main Street actor friends are worried, they are all expecting layoffs to start on property

 

[lluv3971]

If they're going to do the buses like this, they should waive resort parking fees to encourage people to drive.

100% . This would make the most sense. I keep crossing my fingers that this will happen.

 

[Farro]

best phone number to try? I have so many!!!!

I got through but it said their systems were down until 8am so we are holding off trying again until then!

Thanks for the update on the system being down. All I get is a busy signal. This has been an interesting experience to say the least. LOL!

Who's got a better number! I'll pay ya!!!

I'm stopping for a while, will try around 7 (8) - thanks for tip! Maybe they will add packages online and I can do everything myself. At least I started work early...

That's what Disney gets for releasing all of us lunatics out in the world at one time!