WDW COVID-19 Operational Changes- Reservation System-Rope Drop Procedures

[tinkerhon]

A missing refrigerator in a DVC villa would be completely unacceptable. I agree with you too about the regular room--a "mini-bar" is one thing because those need to be refilled/restocked with products for purchase. A dorm style refrigerator in the room is a necessity as well as a coffee pot.

Yea - I worry about ppl that need to refrigerate formula or medications - on a personal level, we save a ton of money on snacks and drinks by using Amazon fresh or Garden Grocer.

 

[Kim Gillihan]

Do we really think pools will be closed? That may be deal breaker for me.. Disney in July requires a pool to cool off in....

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

I don‘t think Disney resorts have “ mini bars” like they did in the past where they stocked items for sale. I can see the removal of coffee pots but doubt they would remove the mini fridge. People need that for medicine and baby formula so it would be essential.

 

[Robertfam08]

Do we really think pools will be closed? That may be deal breaker for me.. Disney in July requires a pool to cool off in....

I don't think so. If I remember correctly it said that pool chairs should be six feet apart or more. I don't think they'd stipulate that if the pools were closed.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

We go also for the waterparks. Those get closed and we wait for next year.

 

[tinkerhon]

I don't think so. If I remember correctly it said that pool chairs should be six feet apart or more. I don't think they'd stipulate that if the pools were closed.

Yea, believe they just mentioned the distancing - we go in July as well and must have a pool !

 

[brockash]

Do we really think pools will be closed? That may be deal breaker for me.. Disney in July requires a pool to cool off in....

I agree...I'm not sure why/how pooks would be closed. I think that was just a random CM saying stuff as usual. The plans actually addressed pools and keeping chairs distant etc

 

[deanimal]

Has anyone heard of rumours of school starting earlier next year in their area? We're booked for late August and I'm wondering if there may be cancellations from people who's schools have decided to go back a week or two early in order to make up for time lost in the spring. My husband is a teacher so we're really limited for dates, and this thought is just one more headache in speculating about our summer plans.

 

[e_yerger]

Has anyone heard of rumours of school starting earlier next year in their area? We're booked for late August and I'm wondering if there may be cancellations from people who's schools have decided to go back a week or two early in order to make up for time lost in the spring. My husband is a teacher so we're really limited for dates, and this thought is just one more headache in speculating about our summer plans.

I think your husband would have more insight on this than anyone else.

 

[brockash]

Has anyone heard of rumours of school starting earlier next year in their area? We're booked for late August and I'm wondering if there may be cancellations from people who's schools have decided to go back a week or two early in order to make up for time lost in the spring. My husband is a teacher so we're really limited for dates, and this thought is just one more headache in speculating about our summer plans.

I can't imagine schools will start earlier. Our district's superintendent has been tild to prepare for possibly going back later - inperson...hopefully that doesn't happen but I really doubt any districts are even considering going back early.

 

[deanimal]

Today Gavin Newsom said that schools in California could start their year in early August or even July across the state. That would have a huge impact on Disneyland crowds.

 

[yulilin3]

If we can please bring the conversation back to wdw.
There could be a new thread open for school closing/ opening on the community board

 

[deanimal]

If we can please bring the conversation back to wdw.
There could be a new thread open for school closing/ opening on the community board

So sorry. The Disneyland Covid Closure thread is currently full of school speculation. I didn't realize the rules for this forum were so different. My bad.

 

[smmco]

If we can please bring the conversation back to wdw.
There could be a new thread open for school closing/ opening on the community board

It’s so hard to focus these days.

 

[mjr0483]

I was looking at some of the details of the reopening plan. Phase 1 is 50% capacity. Am I the only one who thinks 50% is way too many?
For starters, I don't remember Disney ever publishing capacity numbers for the Magic Kingdom. But if we can gauge 100% capacity as in Christmas week when the park closes. I have seen pictures and it is a sea of people. So half of that is still a lot of people.

 

[lovethattink]

Do we really think pools will be closed? That may be deal breaker for me.. Disney in July requires a pool to cool off in....

I think it will depend on the mayors, because Pinellas County is opening beaches, pools, including hotel pools on May 4th. Whereas, Hillsborough County is keeping their restrictions in place through May 15.

 

[dachsie]

I'd like to know if they'll have rules for who gets into the parks as well. We're travelling from the UK, so I'd hate to pay all that money and travel so far just to be turned away due to capacity having been reached.

The biggest issue you will have is if they are allowing travel from Europe/UK. WDW could be open 100% but if those travel restrictions are in place, you won't be able to get here. Hopefully, all that will be in place by Sept but that's what you will have to keep an eye on.

 

[osufeth24]

So supposedly DeSantis is supposed to be announcing his reopening plans today, anyone know what time it is?

 

[dachsie]

This could seriously be the final straw on the camel’s back.

Yea - am not understanding how removing a coffee pot helps prevent the spread of Covid-19

 

[cakebaker]

Yea - am not understanding how removing a coffee pot helps prevent the spread of Covid-19

Not sure I get that one either. Those are hard surface items that could easily be wiped down between guests.