Because Disney can then raise ticket prices in 2021, and all of the people who have credits will have to pay the price difference when they purchase their tickets next year. You can apply the value of your tickets to a new ticket purchase if you don't use them by the end of the year, but there's no guarantee they will be the same price. I have to think Disney will implement a price increase when the time is right because they will obviously need to recoup some of their losses.At the end of the day, you can just apply the credit, so it seems like an unnecessary step Disney can remove as people go through the process of re-booking.
I have to disagree. There are many people who are only able to visit Disney in the summer due to work and school schedules. If things at Disney aren’t back to normal at any point this summer, and a trip later in the year is impossible, that December extension really doesn’t feel generous anymore. A switch to the same week next year would be a decent option, in my option.Unfortunately, I do not, I think the extension until Dec is pretty generous.
I have to disagree. There are many people who are only able to visit Disney in the summer due to work and school schedules. If things at Disney aren’t back to normal at any point this summer, and a trip later in the year is impossible, that December extension really doesn’t feel generous anymore. A switch to the same week next year would be a decent option, in my option.
I don't think Disney has the technology to track the week every cancelled guest would have the opportunity to use their tickets in the next year. Regardless, its not as if you are out the money entirely - you'll still be able to apply what you paid for those tickets towards your next ticket purchase, whenever you're able to reschedule if not before the end of the year.I have to disagree. There are many people who are only able to visit Disney in the summer due to work and school schedules. If things at Disney aren’t back to normal at any point this summer, and a trip later in the year is impossible, that December extension really doesn’t feel generous anymore. A switch to the same week next year would be a decent option, in my option.
Unfortunately, I do not, I think the extension until Dec is pretty generous.
Considering its a Pandemic and international borders aren’t even open yet and we have no idea when ? And if it will be safe .. I’m not finding dec 15 generous at all. Kids will be back in school and have no breaks prior to Christmas break and those with health concerns won’t feel comfortable traveling for awhile .
Canadians returning to Canada at this point have to self quarantine for 14 days and I can’t get 3 weeks off work for a week at Disney and if it doesn’t change ..no way kids could miss an extra two weeks if we go when school is out for a week. Not too many Canadians would .
There’s a lot of unknowns right now and I think Disney will prepare although not disclose for all of this.
I get it, but that's an unfortunate disadvantage of buying tickets in advance. No matter the circumstance, tickets are always non-refundable but will hold the value you that you paid so you are still made whole. Respectfully, its not Disney's fault if you can't use the tickets before December. The same policy would apply if coronavirus weren't a thing and you had to cancel on your own accord.My concern is that I bought my tickets before the last ticket price increase. So, if I go anytime after Dec 15, I cannot get the same number of days for the same price, even if I go at the exact same dates next year. I realize this is absolutely a first world problem, but it's not my fault I can't use the tickets this month, and I don't know if I can make a trip happen before December. Even if Disney doesn't raise prices again, I'll have to pay to bring the ticket prices up to current rates.
As I mentioned above, the non-refundable aspect is an unfortunate implication of buying tickets in advance. You are still made whole - you are not out the money you paid because the value will always be there when you are able to re-schedule. IF Disney were to raise ticket prices before you can go again (a big IF), you would owe a possibly negligible difference in price. We all have some level of collateral damage from the pandemic - Disney is losing billions, and we may have to pay more on our re-scheduled trips. It is what it is, no one's fault and no one is owed anything.Considering its a Pandemic and international borders aren’t even open yet and we have no idea when ? And if it will be safe .. I’m not finding dec 15 generous at all. Kids will be back in school and have no breaks prior to Christmas break and those with health concerns won’t feel comfortable traveling for awhile .
Canadians returning to Canada at this point have to self quarantine for 14 days and I can’t get 3 weeks off work for a week at Disney and if it doesn’t change ..no way kids could miss an extra two weeks if we go when school is out for a week. Not too many Canadians would .
There’s a lot of unknowns right now and I think Disney will prepare although not disclose for all of this.
Agree. Whether it's "I can only travel in the summer", or "We like the month of May", or whatever -- it does seem that you should be allowed to travel at your preferred time of year. For example, we only cruise in the fall. That's "our time".I have to disagree. There are many people who are only able to visit Disney in the summer due to work and school schedules. If things at Disney aren’t back to normal at any point this summer, and a trip later in the year is impossible, that December extension really doesn’t feel generous anymore. A switch to the same week next year would be a decent option, in my option.
Well, it wouldn't be a very good long-term strategy to say, "Screw you all -- no refunds, too bad!" That wouldn't engender positive customer relations or good media.True, but Disney could have not given any extension, and just told people they value could be there for future tickets,
To be argumentative, Disney has created a system in which you're almost required to buy ahead of time. I mean, if you're going to take advantage of Fast Passes, you have to buy ahead of time.I get it, but that's an unfortunate disadvantage of buying tickets in advance.
Agree. Whether it's "I can only travel in the summer", or "We like the month of May", or whatever -- it does seem that you should be allowed to travel at your preferred time of year. For example, we only cruise in the fall. That's "our time".
Well, it wouldn't be a very good long-term strategy to say, "Screw you all -- no refunds, too bad!" That wouldn't engender positive customer relations or good media.
To be argumentative, Disney has created a system in which you're almost required to buy ahead of time. I mean, if you're going to take advantage of Fast Passes, you have to buy ahead of time.
People have always had issues with having bought tickets /not being able to travel -- sickness, work, whatever -- but right now we have large numbers of people in that boat, and it's different when the product you bought is literally not available. Companies have to do something when they cannot provide the product they promised.
For example, I had a non-refundable hotel reservation for my daughter's college graduation; however, the hotel literally isn't open -- so they refunded the room. That's fair.