News Round Up 2020

[Dis_Fan]

NEWS:

Universal just tweeted that Parks/Hotels/Citywalk will be closed until at least May 31.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1248344768087830530

 

[mickey916]

does anyone know if this means Universal is extending their tickets beyond Dec. 31st? We were supposed to go on May 10 and won't be able to go again until next May. Not sure if I should try to get my tickets refunded through UT or if they'd be extended...

 

[OSUZorba]

I'm hoping for a little bit of good from Corona cancellations. My conference that was in Orlando this year (cancelled for last week) is in Anaheim next year. Since I have a flight credit now and I have to go SOMEWHERE, I'm hoping that will help me convince my company to let me go to Anaheim next year. Plus, next year is my 10th wedding anniversary. If work approves me going, we're going to pay for my husband's flight and tack on some days either before or after to do Disney.

DW had a work conference cancelled that was near the Denver Airport later this month. She is trying to convince them to send her to a similar conference just before thanksgiving at Coronado. So if everything works out, it'll be much more interesting.

 

[rteetz]

https://www.ocregister.com/2020/04/...source=facebook.com&utm_content=fb-ocregister

 

[soniam]

In what some might call a rumbling, Japan declared a state of emergency Tuesday.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...-declares-state-of-emergency-over-coronavirus

Man, that's amazing! They have been holding off for so long now. It's a good thing that they have finally made the decision. Hopefully, it will keep their numbers low. It will be interesting to see how many workers actually work from home. Apparently, that's just something that's not done there, if you work for a company, even if you work in technology.

 

[soniam]

does anyone know if this means Universal is extending their tickets beyond Dec. 31st? We were supposed to go on May 10 and won't be able to go again until next May. Not sure if I should try to get my tickets refunded through UT or if they'd be extended...

Have you checked their webpage?

 

[mickey916]

Have you checked their webpage?

I did not check it yet today but I did previously and didn't find anything. I'll try again.

 

[soniam]

I did not check it yet today but I did previously and didn't find anything. I'll try again.

Good luck. I haven't looked, because we have annual passes.

 

[The Pho]

does anyone know if this means Universal is extending their tickets beyond Dec. 31st? We were supposed to go on May 10 and won't be able to go again until next May. Not sure if I should try to get my tickets refunded through UT or if they'd be extended...

From their site:

Unexpired single-day tickets that have already been purchased will be valid on any day for 365 days from the purchase date. Unexpired multi-day tickets that have already been purchased will also be valid for first use on any day from 365 days from purchase – but, as always, must be used within seven days of first use. Florida Resident discounted ticket usage windows and blockout dates remain unchanged unless otherwise communicated. If you cannot travel during this time, you can apply the value of a wholly unused ticket toward a new purchase.

 

[mickey916]

From their site:

That is what I found back a few weeks ago when I checked. Since I purchased mine on Black Friday for this May, and can't go until next May, it's not going to do me any good. Was really hoping that since the park is going to be closed that they would extend one year from date of ticket as opposed to one year from date of purchase...wishful thinking I guess. I know UT will refund me back 95% but I had gotten such a great rate on the tix that when I re-buy for next May it will probably be much more expensive.

 

[Farro]

Do we have an Artemis Fowl release date yet?

 

[rteetz]

News

Speedway Gas Stations near Disney Springs and Disney's BoardWalk Resort Closed Until Further Notice

 

[rteetz]

Do we have an Artemis Fowl release date yet?

No

 

[rteetz]

News

Universal to Pay Team Members 80% of Their Average Hours Starting April 20, Furloughing Part-Time Employees on May 3

 

[rteetz]

News

UFC President Dana White Postpones April 18’s UFC 249 on ESPN+

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney on Broadway Cast Members Reunite to Sing “Go the Distance” from “Hercules” on GMA

 

[rteetz]

News

Disneyland Paris Releases Full “Disney Illuminations” Show on YouTube

 

[The Pho]

That is what I found back a few weeks ago when I checked. Since I purchased mine on Black Friday for this May, and can't go until next May, it's not going to do me any good. Was really hoping that since the park is going to be closed that they would extend one year from date of ticket as opposed to one year from date of purchase...wishful thinking I guess. I know UT will refund me back 95% but I had gotten such a great rate on the tix that when I re-buy for next May it will probably be much more expensive.

Call them, they’ve been working on a case by case basis with customers. They may help you out, they’ve been really good in general to people’s situations.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

CDC updates "no sail" order for cruises

Note, the headlines says "at least 100 days" but that doesn't match details:

The order will stay in place until:
- the Secretary of Health and Human Services no longer considers COVID-19 a public health emergency OR
- the CDC director rescinds or modifies the order OR
- 100 days pass

So to me reads more like, at most 100 days unless it's updated again

https://www.wesh.com/article/no-sail-order-extended/32101644