Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[rteetz]

I think my days of rope dropping are over for the foreseeable future. Now let's hope they go to some sort of fair virtual queue for ROTR where you don't have to risk getting Covid for a darn spot!

No virtual queues for RotR. It’s standby only.

 

[rteetz]

Skyliner opening ALL lines on July 15

You just won’t be able to get off and go to CBR until it opens later in July.

 

[Spridell]

You just won’t be able to get off and go to CBR until it opens later in July.

Makes sense

 

[dreamit]

Are you staying at the hotel at the airport?

You could always supply a different flight to them....a flight time/number from the next day.

As far as car rental...with Alamo, you could drop it off at the Dolphin, I believe, but...with the MLS staying there, I dunno if that location will be off limits or not. There is a center near the MK, but I don't know if that location provides transportation to your resort/park or not.

When we've rented a car, we've always done it and dropped off at the Avis at the Hilton right across from Disney Springs. Then, we can hop a bus to whatever hotel we're at pretty easy peasy. (Unless we're at SSR)

Thank you for this. We are staying at a Disney Springs hotel on 7/10. We get in near noon and, so far, have had no luck adding this night to our existing reservation. On 7/11, we plan to drop our luggage at our Disney resort first thing in the morning before heading to MK. The Dolphin sounds easier. I’ll have to look into whether or not that location will be open.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

This is fascinating if true, but couldn’t they apply that to Minnie Vans if that was the case?

To each their own but we rely heavily on ride shares to get around WDW property and we always stay on-site. Nothing more magical then cutting out wait times and arriving at HS or AK or a California grill reservation in 7 minutes and being dropped by the entrance. It’s never broken the bubble as far as I’ve noticed. Give it a try!

Oh I have definitely taken uber/lyft at WDW my fair share of times! It just reminds me so much of normal life and work I avoid it whenever possible. I like protecting the bubble This trip will definitely have some uber/lyft though, ill break the bubble for a 2 hour bus wait

 

[sara_s]

No virtual queues for RotR. It’s standby only.

I know, just in the future....who knows what it holds.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

So they are running the smaller boats from Fort Wilderness Cabins? This would be great. I thought everyone was saying they weren’t.

I do not think they will be running but if they would be expect a wait because of how few people per trip. as in waiting and watching a number of boats before you get on. not sure how many per trip but I would guess like 20 per larger boat so I am guessing buses to all parks

 

[Dentam]

Article I found interesting - surveyed 2k people and two thirds said they would not visit a Disney theme park before a vaccine is developed. I've seen a lot of people commenting in other threads who have delayed their trips to later this year or into next year hoping that the parks will be back to normal by then. Without a vaccine, it is very unlikely that will happen. *Sorry to be a downer*

 

[dreamit]

We've not used Swan/Dolphin but have used the Disney Car Care Center several times. In our experience, they'll drop you wherever you want after returning the car. This was pre-pandemic but we did this in January and in previous years. We've done a mix of renting from MCO and Car Care Center and no problem. They've also come to resort to pick DH up when we rented mid-trip so he could get the car and we return to MCO.

Edited for clarity.

Thank you. It’s good to hear that they may shuttle me somewhere after returning the car. This is all new to me. I have never rented a car on a Disney trip, but this time it seems like it may be the best plan, at least for part of the trip.

 

[Krandor]

Oh I have definitely taken uber/lyft at WDW my fair share of times! It just reminds me so much of normal life and work I avoid it whenever possible. I like protecting the bubble This trip will definitely have some uber/lyft though, ill break the bubble for a 2 hour bus wait

I've mainly used uber/lyft when doing like resort to resort trips. Last year I was at all-stars during star wars weekend when AU was in the final 4 and just used uber to get over to ESPN Zone to watch the game and get back. Trrying to use disney transportation for something like that just takes a long time since you have to deal with 2 busses to get there.

 

[yulilin3]

I have reservations for 3 at 2:05 pm for the droid depot, now I am wondering if we are going to have to carry them around for the rest of the day. I thought I read something about them not holding items at the front anymore. Any insight on this?

if you can watch the live stream remind me to ask about this. I also faintly remember reading this somewhere

 

[mmackeymouse]

Thank you for this. We are staying at a Disney Springs hotel on 7/10. We get in near noon and, so far, have had no luck adding this night to our existing reservation. On 7/11, we plan to drop our luggage at our Disney resort first thing in the morning before heading to MK. The Dolphin sounds easier. I’ll have to look into whether or not that location will be open.

I do believe there is also an Alamo location at the Buena Vista Palace. Like others said, you may want to compare the pricing. It may be cheaper to return at Buena Vista Palace and take an Uber to your resort than the MK Care Center. You never know. Good luck!

 

[BrianR]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1278323954369941506

 

[yulilin3]

I consider myself versed on many things WDW but staying at resorts is not one of them
I am checking into the Poly today and my card was charged and refunded $100, the charge says front desk. Is this normal? the room was paid in full when I booked back in April

 

[Anna_Sh]

Very excited to say I am going to CM preview for MK on the 7th (thanks Disboard friend!!) to AK on the 8th with my DD and DHS on the 13th with a friend. aside from AP preview and my 3 regular AP reservations. So lots of content to come, live streaming on my page (link in my signature) and SiDisney and taking lots of videos for SiDisney
Anything in particular you want me to focus on through my tear filled eyes?
I'm planning on focusing on safety and cleaning procedures, ride loading, restaurant and shops walk throughs, relaxation zones (masks free) and hoping to get some of those pop up parades

Thanks for doing this for those of us who can’t go quite yet! If you get a chance, can you ask if the table service restaurants will be doing takeout?

 

[Spridell]

I consider myself versed on many things WDW but staying at resorts is not one of them
I am checking into the Poly today and my card was charged and refunded $100, the charge says front desk. Is this normal? the room was paid in full when I booked back in April

Yes.

They started this I believe last year. So many threads about it, but it is normal. No worries.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

No preshow for Haunted Mansion in Tokyo

https://twitter.com/x/status/1278199128246247424

wonder what they will do in Disneyland CA though knowing it is an actual elevator

 

[dreamit]

I do believe there is also an Alamo location at the Buena Vista Palace. Like others said, you may want to compare the pricing. It may be cheaper to return at Buena Vista Palace and take an Uber to your resort than the MK Care Center. You never know. Good luck!

Is it possible and doable to walk from Buena Vista Palace to DS?

 

[chicagoshannon]

I consider myself versed on many things WDW but staying at resorts is not one of them
I am checking into the Poly today and my card was charged and refunded $100, the charge says front desk. Is this normal? the room was paid in full when I booked back in April

It's a hold in case you charge things to the room.

 

[mmackeymouse]

Is it possible and doable to walk from Buena Vista Palace to DS?

Absolutely....it's one of the closer locations....maybe a 10 minute walk.

You can take the skybridge. But, I'd recommend walking straight across the street, like you are going into Saratoga Springs, but before you get to the gate, there is a walking path that will take you right into Disney Springs.

(This is all assuming they will allow all those walking pathways at that point; or if they are still funneling through the one entrance, it may be a bit further)