Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[rockpiece]

Is there a certain reason why the resort prices are so high for the February 19th weekend? Even with the AP discount they are super expensive. Is there some event going on or something?

 

[Devil13]

Is there a certain reason why the resort prices are so high for the February 19th weekend? Even with the AP discount they are super expensive. Is there some event going on or something?

February Vacation up here in the northeast might be a reason.

 

[rpb718]

February Vacation up here in the northeast might be a reason.

The northeast, and possibly other states as well, have our "Winter Break" in Feb usually around President's Day. Not to be confused with our "Spring Break" usually in late April.

 

[rockpiece]

The northeast, and possibly other states as well, have our "Winter Break" in Feb usually around President's Day. Not to be confused with our "Spring Break" usually in late April.

President's Day is the weekend before so its not that and I looked at this weekends(Feb 5-7) prices and they are not nearly as high.

 

[skeeter31]

President's Day is the weekend before so its not that and I looked at this weekends(Feb 5-7) prices and they are not nearly as high.

It’s the end of the week that the kids are off of school. The kids in the Northeast get the entire week off of school (2/15-2/19) so the resorts and parks should be crowded and expensive from 2/13-2/21.

But I also know when it comes to DVC rooms the point amounts increase beginning 2/13 and then stay high the rest of February. Don’t decrease again until September. But that’s normal every year.

But yeah, that weekend is definitely related to the school break week in the northeast.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

President's Day is the weekend before so its not that and I looked at this weekends(Feb 5-7) prices and they are not nearly as high.

My first thought was it being Presidents Week, but weird that the prices are higher the ending weekend rather than the beginning

At least thinking of where I am from (NY) even with negative tests we have to quarantine for a period so I would think more interest in going down the first weekend and coming back like Wed/Thurs so can then quarantine and kids can still go back in school following week - so of the two I would have thought the leading weekend would have higher prices

 

[Funfire240]

Could the higher prices be because that was originally the weekend of the princess half? Room rates were probably set last year before it was know this wouldn’t take place

 

[Mit88]

This is to be taken with a huge grain of salt as it’s 1) a rumor and 2) if it’s true that it’s even been said, it’s still not coming from an absolute reputable source

now that that’s out of the way; Multiple people are saying that Disney’s call reps are telling people that have asked about masks that Disney will be adjusting their mask mandates this summer.

I find it hard to believe that they’d know for sure right now that they’d be able make a proclamation that masks would go away months in the future, at least comfortable enough to give call reps the OK to say as much to future guests. My guess is these callers misunderstood, but it is interesting. I’m still of the belief that we’re looking at late 2021 when this is possible, possibly even longer.

 

[SMRT-1]

This is to be taken with a huge grain of salt as it’s 1) a rumor and 2) if it’s true that it’s even been said, it’s still not coming from an absolute reputable source

now that that’s out of the way; Multiple people are saying that Disney’s call reps are telling people that have asked about masks that Disney will be adjusting their mask mandates this summer.

I find it hard to believe that they’d know for sure right now that they’d be able make a proclamation that masks would go away months in the future, at least comfortable enough to give call reps the OK to say as much to future guests. My guess is these callers misunderstood, but it is interesting. I’m still of the belief that we’re looking at late 2021 when this is possible, possibly even longer.

You're right to consider the rumor suspect, given the less-than-stellar reputation of Disney call center reps when it comes to reliable information (in general, but also specifically in this thread).



Edited to add context for those who haven't been in this thread for ages: Before the reopening, there was a (eventually debunked) rumor reported here as heard from a CS rep whose name was either, Sven, Flynn, or Finn, and it became a bit of a running joke in the thread. Eventually, running joke + boredom + me + Photoshop = the above image.

 

[hereforthechurros]

This is to be taken with a huge grain of salt as it’s 1) a rumor and 2) if it’s true that it’s even been said, it’s still not coming from an absolute reputable source

now that that’s out of the way; Multiple people are saying that Disney’s call reps are telling people that have asked about masks that Disney will be adjusting their mask mandates this summer.

I find it hard to believe that they’d know for sure right now that they’d be able make a proclamation that masks would go away months in the future, at least comfortable enough to give call reps the OK to say as much to future guests. My guess is these callers misunderstood, but it is interesting. I’m still of the belief that we’re looking at late 2021 when this is possible, possibly even longer.

Multiple callers is interesting. As we’ve learned phone CMs will sometimes insert their own opinion on things and I have noticed they’re a little more pushy to book lately. Hinting at a mask change may help increase bookings.

Bottom line though is that Disney is following CDC guidelines which have not changed (except to become even more strict) and no one knows when they will.

 

[skeeter31]

Multiple callers is interesting. As we’ve learned phone CMs will sometimes insert their own opinion on things and I have noticed they’re a little more pushy to book lately. Hinting at a mask change may help increase bookings.

Bottom line though is that Disney is following CDC guidelines which have not changed (except to become even more strict) and no one knows when they will.

It could also just be the call center reps stating their own personal thoughts. I doubt Disney has anything in the pipeline when it comes to masks.

 

[CarolynFH]

now that that’s out of the way; Multiple people are saying that Disney’s call reps are telling people that have asked about masks that Disney will be adjusting their mask mandates this summer.

"Adjusting" their mask mandates could take many forms - I wonder what the actual words were the call reps used. Might have been wishful interpretation on the part of the "people that have asked about masks" and then reported the response. And of course the "multiple people" who are reporting may or may not be the same people who actually spoke to the call reps. I'm not going to waste even a large grain of salt on this.

 

[osufeth24]

Not to take it too far down the mask talk again, but there's no way Disney is lifting anything until Orange County lifts the mandate. Whenever that happens (whether it be 3 months, 6 months, 3 years, whatever), then we can be on watch for when Disney does

 

[Mit88]

It could also just be the call center reps stating their own personal thoughts. I doubt Disney has anything in the pipeline when it comes to masks.

There’s just no way of being able to set concrete timetables right now. Disney isn’t even setting an opening date for a ride that’s been completed for months let alone setting a timetable for masks, something they don’t even have full control over. It’s interesting that multiple people have said this, but it could have been the same rep giving out this “information” and it also could have been misinterpreted. The rep could be talking about the type of masks that are to be worn (Theres talk about N95s being highly suggested), they could be talking about the water parks. It could mean a number of things.

 

[Farro]

There’s just no way of being able to set concrete timetables right now. Disney isn’t even setting an opening date for a ride that’s been completed for months let alone setting a timetable for masks, something they don’t even have full control over. It’s interesting that multiple people have said this, but it could have been the same rep giving out this “information” and it also could have been misinterpreted. The rep could be talking about the type of masks that are to be worn (Theres talk about N95s being highly suggested), they could be talking about the water parks. It could mean a number of things.

It's fun to speculate though!

I will say I highly, highly doubt Disney would ever change to a more strict mask requirement such as N95s and they definitely wouldn't be planning on it now for the summer.

I doubt anything is changing, but if it were true and plans were in the works, it would not be more strict guidelines for summer, it would be some kind of easing of guidelines.

 

[SaintsManiac]

is it possible they’re referring to needing to wear one even if you’re vaccinated? That’s already on the website, though.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Some filming going on behind the walls at Ratatouille

https://twitter.com/x/status/1355961694393139200

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It's fun to speculate though!

I will say I highly, highly doubt Disney would ever change to a more strict mask requirement such as N95s and they definitely wouldn't be planning on it now for the summer.

I doubt anything is changing, but if it were true and plans were in the works, it would not be more strict guidelines for summer, it would be some kind of easing of guidelines.

Yeah, could just be more details around how they still need to be worn if vaccinated (as @SaintsManiac says)


MAYBE they are trying to have ways for people to be able to take them off for photos? Not anywhere by some designated photopass spots that are ripped off and way more than 6' from where anyone else would be? Something like that would be the most easing I could think of them discussing already

 

[Runnsally]

Yeah, could just be more details around how they still need to be worn if vaccinated (as @SaintsManiac says)


MAYBE they are trying to have ways for people to be able to take them off for photos? Not anywhere by some designated photopass spots that are ripped off and way more than 6' from where anyone else would be? Something like that would be the most easing I could think of them discussing already

Absolutely no way Disney changes the mask rules for people that have been vaccinated. Not only would this be a logistical nightmare, but also has no scientific basis.

 

[fatmanatee]

If i were to guess, maybe the adjustment would be to allow people to walk and eat/drink outside without a mask or allow ppl to take photos (again, only outside) without one.