Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Ariel 1715]

That’s why I’m flying out of Maryland.

If you’re not allowing anyone into the state without quarantining for 14 days, then theres literally no point in opening the parks. Unless you want to take the absolute loss that has just local APs coming into the parks while refunding people’s reservations.

Maryland also had a 14 day quarantine for NY/NJ/CT so hopefully they wont follow suit and do the same with Florida!

 

[MaC410]

How is Southern California currently doing with cases? Have they been spiking as well? I know California has been extra strict with all this but how have things been going for them lately?

 

[hereforthechurros]

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Looks like they have to wait for state of California guidelines. Makes sense.

 

[Sandiz08]

Also got the confirm email, but the reservation number was wrong, dates and resort were correct. I made a change and cancel so it’s probably confused. Went ahead and confirmed anyways.

 

[CastAStone]

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Ryan this popcorn tastes like toothpaste

 

[chicagoshannon]

How is Southern California currently doing with cases? Have they been spiking as well? I know California has been extra strict with all this but how have things been going for them lately?

They had a 4.7% positivity rate today (in the state) Thousands of new cases but did almost 100,000 tests today/yesterday.

 

[Marthasor]

I was just curious if anyone else who didn’t get the park reservation email from Disney before it went live, get a delayed one? I have 3 different reservations between now and December with tickets in our account and never got an email (and I keep checking junk mail). I’m truly disappointed I was not notified by Disney, because I did get the email saying we would have first priority when booking would begin.

I did however get a bizarre email to purchase my Disney Food and Wine 1/2 marathon pictures from 2013 today from the company they use to take race photos. I was shocked they still have them almost 7 yrs later!!!

As a consumer, I haven't gotten any communications from WDW (I have a friend who is a TA who forwards me info she receives on DTA so I'm usually up to speed). I have two resort reservations for later this year and a Premier Pass. I have gotten two e-mails from DL (passholder communications) and zilch from WDW. Two days ago, I made February 2021 reservations at the Swan and the SWAN e-mailed me TWICE today with comprehensive WDW park and park reservation info. How weird is it that Marriott is doing a better job at communicating WDW news than WDW is?!

 

[andyman8]

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This doesn't surprise me.

 

[MaC410]

So I got the email too about confirming if I'm coming for our September 7th stay at Pop. It says I need to respond by August 8th. To be honest, I have no idea what we are doing yet. If I respond by confirming I'm still planning on coming does that change anything about me being able to eventually cancel? I'm so confused by the the policies right now...If my check-in is September 7th, when can I cancel by to get a full refund of my deposit?

 

[mamaoftwincesses]

Got my confirmation emails for both reservations (split stay) September 19-25. We’re renting DVC points but seems like everything worked.

 

[CastAStone]

How is Southern California currently doing with cases? Have they been spiking as well? I know California has been extra strict with all this but how have things been going for them lately?

The recent COVID pattern Orange County (CA) has actually resembled quite a bit the recent pattern in Orange County (FL).

 

[JacknSally]

If I respond by confirming I'm still planning on coming does that change anything about me being able to eventually cancel?

If my check-in is September 7th, when can I cancel by to get a full refund of my deposit?

It shouldn't, no.

Packages are usually due PIF 30 days out, but I believe everything through 10/3 right now has a 7-day PIF window. At least that's what my TA told me.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1275949712923922438

Yeah, Disney World is going to cancel it's reopening again if these numbers continue. Again, the deja vu from the first week of March is incredible at this point. Right down to the people who are convinced that is impossible.

 

[Dentam]

Never say never on WDW announcing a delayed opening next... maybe Friday afternoon?

 

[chicagoshannon]

As a consumer, I haven't gotten any communications from WDW (I have a friend who is a TA who forwards me info she receives on DTA so I'm usually up to speed). I have two resort reservations for later this year and a Premier Pass. I have gotten two e-mails from DL (passholder communications) and zilch from WDW. Two days ago, I made February 2021 reservations at the Swan and the SWAN e-mailed me TWICE today with comprehensive WDW park and park reservation info. How weird is it that Marriott is doing a better job at communicating WDW news than WDW is?!

This is the first email I've gotten since they cancelled all the reservations for experiences. I got the email for my September stay but not December yet. I"m guessing they only sent out the email for those into September reservations.

 

[Chief Cardinal]

So looks like it's mostly DVC that got the email. Funny since the email even stated if you're DVC you are already confirmed. ( I confirmed anyway just in case)

I got the email and I am not DVC. Sept 11-17

 

[hereforthechurros]

This doesn't surprise me.

It says they have no choice because of the state’s timeline. Leads me to believe they aren’t happy about it/not their choice. But grateful they’re following safety guidelines.

 

[Krandor]

So I got the email too about confirming if I'm coming for our September 7th stay at Pop. It says I need to respond by August 8th. To be honest, I have no idea what we are doing yet. If I respond by confirming I'm still planning on coming does that change anything about me being able to eventually cancel? I'm so confused by the the policies right now...If my check-in is September 7th, when can I cancel by to get a full refund of my deposit?

Normally it's 30 Days which would match that august 8 date so sounds like they may be going back to 30 day cancel window.

 

[abnihon]

I picked reschedule when I got the email and looks like I’ll have to call to modify.. ugh..
Or should I just cancel and book a room online for November if/when they become available?
Looks like it may open up later this summer right?
I’m not even sure I’m going (doubt I would take my son while masks are required)so don’t feel very motivated to spend hours on the phone to book a trip I may not even take.

 

[Spridell]

Never say never on WDW announcing a delayed opening next... maybe Friday afternoon?

The statement Disney just released is saying this is NOT their decision. This is the State of California not giving their guidance on theme parks yet.

Since World has been given its approval and guidance I think their plans will continue as scheduled.