Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[roth697]

There goes my refund !
No wonder why I've been waiting so long

I sent an e-mail with no response I filed a BBB complaint and got a refund within 10 days. I had $330 tied up in a June Drawn to Life ressie.

 

[rteetz]

is the one here closing too? that would be a shame, I was able to see 2 acts fron the show and it looked stunning

It doesn’t sound like Cirque is closing for good. It sounds like they want to try and rebuild. With the one in WDW being a partnership with Disney that one has a much better chance I think of continuing.

 

[andyman8]

is the one here closing too? that would be a shame, I was able to see 2 acts fron the show and it looked stunning

When the parks closed it was (literally) days away from beginning previews/first showings, but obviously that didn't happen. I can tell you -- come hell or high-water -- that show will eventually debut (in some form), but I doubt it will happen this year (especially with the bankruptcy news). They've spent too much time and money on it at this point to scrap it, and unlike La Nouba, Drawn to Life was a joint collaboration so Disney also has a direct interest in it. That said, it's not a huge priority right now, so I'd imagine they won't get it up off the ground until 2021 at the earliest (assuming other similar venues, like Broadway theaters, also begin to reopen). It's a shame; I was really excited for it.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

apologies if this was already posted but CM Preview registration to start July 1st

Not sure why they get warning but Passholders do not, but here we are

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/cast...isney-world-reopening-preview-opens-july-1st/

 

[1GoldenSun]

I just got back from a couple days at Boardwalk. This might sound strange but I think the resorts will be safer when they get a little more crowded. Seeing everyone else in a mask will (I hope) make people more likely to not have to be reminded to wear theirs, and having people around them will (I hope) make people feel that it's necessary to wear the mask ALL the time.

I came across quite a few people not wearing masks or not wearing them properly, including several mouse keeping staff. Most would pull their mask on/up when they saw others approaching, but when you pass someone in the hallway who JUST pulled up their mask, you are then walking through all the vapor they just expelled as they walked down the hall toward you. TWO mouse keepers I came across were wearing their masks "chin guard" style and said a happy and boisterous "good morning" to me as I hurried past them--I'd rather they'd kept their mouths shut.

When there is nobody else in sight I think people are more likely to forgo the mask. Even if their intention is to put it back on if they see someone, they can easily forget, and it really isn't safe inside even if they remember. I think the announcements in the parks are a good idea. It may detract a little from the ambience, but I think reminders are necessary.

I saw way more people these past couple days not wearing masks than I've seen at the Universal parks in the several days I've visited them, despite only seeing a tiny fraction of the number of people. I don't at all think that Universal is doing a better job than Disney; I just think that when people are surrounded by others they'll wear the mask, but as soon as they're "alone" it's going to come off.

Just like some people say they assume that everyone they come into contact with has the virus, I think that when people are getting off an elevator you're about to get on, you should probably assume they put their masks back on just before the doors opened, and if you pass someone in a hallway, you should assume they just pulled their mask back on when they heard you coming. And you should probably assume the mouse keepers are not wearing their masks when they clean your room. I'm not saying they aren't; I'm just saying there is probably a good chance that this could be the case.

 

[Krandor]

I don't know if there were plans to close it anyway, but even something like Frozen on Broadway already shut its doors.

broadway as a whole just said they are not reopening until January.

 

[rteetz]

apologies if this was already posted but CM Preview registration to start July 1st

Not sure why they get warning but Passholders do not, but here we are

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/cast...isney-world-reopening-preview-opens-july-1st/

If they Passholders a warning it likely would’ve been gone in a few minutes and possible site crashes. The surprise helps save that.

 

[tnccopeland]

Dining ressies tomorrow!

Eligible Guests with Dining Reservations Cancelled During the Closure
If you had an active dining reservation on or before September 2, 2020 that was cancelled as of May 28 due to the temporary closure of Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll have the opportunity to make new dining reservations beginning on June 30 up to 60 days in advance of your arrival.

Reservations for All Guests
Online reservations for all Guests will reopen at a later date. Please continue to check back for details. Interested in dining at Disney Springs? Select dining locations at Disney Springs are currently accepting reservations for all Guests up to 60 days in advance.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Dining ressies tomorrow!

Eligible Guests with Dining Reservations Cancelled During the Closure
If you had an active dining reservation on or before September 2, 2020 that was cancelled as of May 28 due to the temporary closure of Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll have the opportunity to make new dining reservations beginning on June 30 up to 60 days in advance of your arrival.

Reservations for All Guests
Online reservations for all Guests will reopen at a later date. Please continue to check back for details. Interested in dining at Disney Springs? Select dining locations at Disney Springs are currently accepting reservations for all Guests up to 60 days in advance.

Good on them for taking care of the cancelled on guests first

 

[MrsSmith07]

Dining ressies tomorrow!

Eligible Guests with Dining Reservations Cancelled During the Closure
If you had an active dining reservation on or before September 2, 2020 that was cancelled as of May 28 due to the temporary closure of Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll have the opportunity to make new dining reservations beginning on June 30 up to 60 days in advance of your arrival.

Reservations for All Guests
Online reservations for all Guests will reopen at a later date. Please continue to check back for details. Interested in dining at Disney Springs? Select dining locations at Disney Springs are currently accepting reservations for all Guests up to 60 days in advance.

Have they said if we have to call?

 

[Dulcee]

Go shopping, come back to a dozen new pages. Nice to see actual news of the changes they are making!

 

[rteetz]

Have they said if we have to call?

 

[cakebaker]

is the one here closing too? that would be a shame, I was able to see 2 acts fron the show and it looked stunning

Just because they declare bankruptcy doesn't mean they'll actually shut down. What it does do is cheat people out of any refunds they haven't received yet, but business can go on as usual during a bankruptcy. Sucks, but true.

 

[yulilin3]

the queue for RotR starts at the tunnel entrance to the land, from there it does the queue inside and then breaks off and goes into the overflow of Muppets queue and backstage, the whole line is estimated to be an hour and a half. The CM are expecting the line will be full.
For MFSR it's the regular overflow to TSLand and then backstage gate by Falcon
ABC commissary won't be open because it will be CM break room to give them more space
No word on Oga
Relaxation area at SWGE will be at right before the marketplace restrooms, outdoor place, they are putting some umbrellas and CM will be manning them to make sure people put their masks back on
They are still trying to get the marketplace stores to open but have to see what they can do with capacity
Some areas of the RotR queue will have plexiglass to separate people in the more confined queue
If people ask why they are wearing masks they can answer it's because of an intergalactic virus being spread around from planet to planet
for MFSR : no one stops at preshow but there are spots on the sides if you want to see the pre show.
If you are CM your comp tickets will work you just have to link them on MDE, also check with your coordinator if you have comp tickets that expired in June, they may be able to extend those through Sept. Your MEP will be blocked out for now
CM preview opens July 1st and it looks like RotR will not be open for CM preview

 

[SaintsManiac]

I think you’ll get that. But the only problem is, how many people that might have entertained the idea of seeing Hamilton live will feel its pointless to spend that much money when they can watch it on Disney+?

Maybe more people will want to see it because they want to experience it live after seeing it at home.

Its going to do massive numbers this weekend, and I’m glad Disney ditched the free trials for it.

I would still go to shows, but the closest theater to me is an hour away. I also couldn’t get tickets to Hamilton.

 

[Arguetafamily]

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Do you think we can call DVC member services?

 

[MrsSmith07]

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Thank you! Was so excited to see the news that I skipped over that part

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

If I rented points for my reservation, who do I call for dining reservations?

 

[CastAStone]

Just because they declare bankruptcy doesn't mean they'll actually shut down. What it does do is cheat people out of any refunds they haven't received yet, but business can go on as usual during a bankruptcy. Sucks, but true.

We don’t know that yet. A lot of times as chapter 11 bankruptcies conclude the new ownership group honors consumer obligations to prevent damage to the brand. It sounds like the bondholders want to sell the company, so we’ll just have to see what the new owners want to do.

 

[Katrina Y]

the queue for RotR starts at the tunnel entrance to the land, from there it does the queue inside and then breaks off and goes into the overflow of Muppets queue and backstage, the whole line is estimated to be an hour and a half. The CM are expecting the line will be full.
For MFSR it's the regular overflow to TSLand and then backstage gate by Falcon
ABC commissary won't be open because it will be CM break room to give them more space
No word on Oga
Relaxation area at SWGE will be at right before the marketplace restrooms, outdoor place, they are putting some umbrellas and CM will be manning them to make sure people put their masks back on
They are still trying to get the marketplace stores to open but have to see what they can do with capacity
Some areas of the RotR queue will have plexiglass to separate people in the more confined queue
If people ask why they are wearing masks they can answer it's because of an intergalactic virus being spread around from planet to planet
for MFSR : no one stops at preshow but there are spots on the sides if you want to see the pre show.
If you are CM your comp tickets will work you just have to link them on MDE, also check with your coordinator if you have comp tickets that expired in June, they may be able to extend those through Sept. Your MEP will be blocked out for now
CM preview opens July 1st and it looks like RotR will not be open for CM preview

Woo hoo, I’m gonna throw another shirt in the suitcase.