Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Farro]

Oh my gosh.

We arrive 4/28. My head thuds on the desk.
I'm going back to bed.

 

[Beachmom0317]

Awesome! Should mean a much needed recall for those CMs, as well.

I hope so! From what I heard rumor was all star CM we’re laid off? This is def good news that one if reopening at least

 

[MickeyWaffles]

They’re definitely not moving the parks. I’d consider an HQ move possible if a solid insider source that hints at that. Just don’t think it’s likely.

I have very a hard time speculating that Disney would pick up all of what’s established in CA (studios, creative, etc.) and move over one non-permanent California decision. I think there’s a far chance of the theme park reopening guidelines being changed before that happens.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

One thing I found interesting was I was reading in a non-Disney focused group and 99% of the comments are Pro-Newsom.

So as much pressure as Disney and others out on him, if he has the majority behind him, why would he bend now?

Just think something very fundamental is going to have to change

I saw something similar, but it was actually in a primarily Disney focused group which surprised me.

I think it is a very complex issue with legitimate and good reasons for both wanting it to remain closed for the time being and also to open. I lean much more towards governments being ultra cautious than the reverse, but I do hope that people who are out of work anywhere (not just Disney CMs) are able to receive help and support. That is a vital piece of this puzzle. I won’t go further as that probably leans too far into political talk, but I think this is much more complex than just letting them (or anything) open.

 

[skeeter31]

Oh my gosh.

We arrive 4/28. My head thuds on the desk.
I'm going back to bed.

You’ll be in the next round of discounts, don’t worry. It’s too early for discounts for April-June to come out. Most likely by the end of December, beginning of January, discounts for your trip will come out.

 

[skeeter31]

Exciting to see All Star Movies opening. Granted, it’s only 1 of the AS properties and not all of them, but it’s a big step. Shows there is more need for value resorts. It’s the first addition to the resort reopening list since that list came out (rather than the frequent push backs or removals from that list). And it means there should be some callbacks from furloughs I would hope. Excellent all around!

 

[Moliphino]

The website is not working well for me at all trying to play around with dates and the new discount.

 

[gottalovepluto]

One thing I found interesting was I was reading in a non-Disney focused group and 99% of the comments are Pro-Newsom.

So as much pressure as Disney and others out on him, if he has the majority behind him, why would he bend now?

Just think something very fundamental is going to have to change

I think it’s impossible to know the actual numbers. Everywhere I go I see trolls that don’t have anything to do with CA claiming to and inserting their opinions one way or the other. I still think Disney’s only option is legal. This has nothing to do with public pressure.

 

[gottalovepluto]

The website is not working well for me at all trying to play around with dates and the new discount.

At least some things never change

very normal for discount day.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1318900987923496960

 

[mattpeto]

When resorts re-open (All Stars), is this any indication that capacity is increasing?

That's how I take it, but I wanted to get everyone's thoughts...

 

[rteetz]

When resorts re-open (All Stars), is this any indication that capacity is increasing?

That's how I take it, but I wanted to get everyone's thoughts...

I’d say it’s too early to say for sure. They could be taking space from other buckets. I would imagine they are hopeful they can increase capacity by then.

 

[yulilin3]

Is the All-Star announcement new? I don’t recall them being on the list. If so, demand for the two open values (by Nov 1) must be pretty decent into the new year. Enough so that they couldn’t relocate enough and will need a third resort by then.

it's new

 

[Farro]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1318900987923496960

That's shorter than normal? or no?

 

[yulilin3]

Is interesting that this is coming out now - guess they are seeing signs of increased travel (or at least increased interest in traveling with the right discount) coming.

there's also a latin america only offer for same dates

 

[yulilin3]

That's shorter than normal? or no?

nope, this year was Jan 17 to Feb 24, so in fact longer next year

 

[Farro]

nope, this year was Jan 17 to Feb 24, so in fact longer next year

Oh good. I was worried they would end flower/garden early - like 4/27, the day before I arrive.

 

[rteetz]

That's shorter than normal? or no?

Earlier than normal. Usually doesn’t start until after Marathon Weekend (which isn’t happening this year). I don’t think it ends much earlier than normal though. Flower and Garden should start fairly soon after that.

 

[Farro]

Not sure if this is new, but it's good news for me.

Flexible cancellation policy extended through April 30, 2021. Gives me some peace of mind.

Modifications, Cancellations and Refunds

Book with Confidence
Enjoy peace of mind when you book your next stay—with a flexible cancellation policy for arrivals through April 30, 2021.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/resorts/

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I just realized I will be there for flower and garden. It’s been over 10 years since I’ve been there for this. Looking forward to it. If we make it.