Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[woody337]

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

Sadly we saw Chapek getting rid of the actors before Covid so we know its going to accelerate now.

 

[Dulcee]

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

Is she normally a full time position?

 

[WonderlandisReality]

I don’t know if anyone else was faced with this issue or not. Thought I would share. My concern was what would happen if Something changed and our resort didn’t open on time for our trip. I found the answer. My particular scenario was we are due to arrive at AOA 3 days after they are slated to open. Short answer: Disney will move you, not cancel you outright.

 

[Anthony Vito]

Spent two days focused on Park Pass, fell behind 100 pages. Did I miss any rumors or reports recently as to ADRs opening up for non-Disney Springs restaurants? I'm pretty sure I saw that in-park dining will be no reservations (or I dreamt it at this point), but I have not seen anything for resort dining. Our 60-days was yesterday, and I forgot to even check and see if I could do anything (was trying still to get my Park Pass reservations).

 

[yulilin3]

Is she normally a full time position?

no, she's part time, usually gets 3 days, full 8 hour shifts. I'm hoping this is because the parks haven't opened yet. I know a lot of people were thinking retraining would takes a week, but it will be a brush up on operations along with the new safety procedures

 

[SierraT]

Just an fyi for those booking 2021 packages, I got all the way to the end to check out and they aren’t allowing it. There is no way I have time to wait around on the phone, so will wait for them to open the online check out.

 

[yulilin3]

I have been busy the last couple of days so just skimming though. I see it is possible to take a bus from DS to any of the DVC resorts, might do that tonight or tomorrow night to see how busy it is in the evening with the new procedures. Also thank you to all who commented on the DisUnplugged videos, please lmk, through pm if you guys think I need to work on things, I am not opposed to feedback, I feel very awkward in front of camera which is why I enjoy live streaming better.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

Just an fyi for those booking 2021 packages, I got all the way to the end to check out and they aren’t allowing it. There is no way I have time to wait around on the phone, so will wait for them to open the online check out.

You were able to put a 2021 date into your cart online?

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

I can now see dates for rooms in 2021 online thru 11/17/21 but everything shows not available right now

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

2021 packages are up, but online check out is not yet available.

 

[SierraT]

You were able to put a 2021 date into your cart online?

I actually put 12/31 through 1/6, then in my cart edited it and all the dates showed up. I guess it’s good to have the pricing and availability info if you want to call after. I just do not have the patience. Haha

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Your not dropping off on Contemporary property you’re drooping off in the turn around outside the property past the Guard Shack. Basically at the crosswalk just past the light. If you aren’t parking or entering the Hotel proper security shouldn’t have a issue, they literally can watch you walk down the path,

Do you somehow skip the MK security bag check/scanner checkpoint on the path on the walkway to MK? This is the security checkpoint I’m talking about.

I don’t think they would want a lot of non Contemporary & BLT guests backing up at that one security table/scanner that’s meant to serve the resort guests on their way to MK.

I am saying I wouldn’t not be surprised if they somehow crack down on this to keep that walkway security checkpoint ONLY for BLT and Contemporary guests.

 

[Farro]

2021 packages are up, but online check out is not yet available.

I actually put 12/31 through 1/6, then in my card edited it and all the dates showed up. I guess it’s good to have the pricing and availability info if you want to call after. I just do not have the patience. Haha

oh my god! are they forcing us to call? I just keep pressing the check out button, let me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

2021 packages are up, but online check out is not yet available.

Thanks - maybe later today?

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

oh my god! are they forcing us to call? I just keep pressing the check out button, let me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm definitely not calling LOL. I'll wait awhile and see what happens.

Thanks - maybe later today?

Yep, hopefully soon! I figure if anything in 2021 sells out that quickly, especially at their ridiculous rack rate, we have big problems!

 

[Pens Fan]

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)

I agree. The way they have staggered the operating hours is pretty smart.

It's funny - In the past I've always hated riding the busses and being crammed in like sardines, hoping for a seat, etc. So this new system looks pretty darn good to me! When I saw the info come out yesterday my first thought was that this will definitely be a "new normal". My family won't have to listen to me complain about buses all week!

Besides, if they do back up there is always Uber / Lyft.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

And FYI, it IS allowing hoppers to be selected for 2021 -- but no dining plans.

 

[Farro]

I'm definitely not calling LOL. I'll wait awhile and see what happens.


Yep, hopefully soon! I figure if anything in 2021 sells out that quickly, especially at their ridiculous rack rate, we have big problems!

I got in with some number old guest services number I had!!! I'm sitting on hold...

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

I'm definitely not calling LOL. I'll wait awhile and see what happens.


Yep, hopefully soon! I figure if anything in 2021 sells out that quickly, especially at their ridiculous rack rate, we have big problems!

Funny how I had that same thought as I am sitting here refreshing website on computer and trying a few different phone numbers over and over and over again.....I think the definition of insanity is in there somewhere for what I am doing.... !!!!

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

I got in with some number old guest services number I had!!! I'm sitting on hold...

Farro - will you share #??? PLEASE?????