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

[figment5]

My ticket dates automatically extended late on the Fri afternoon after the park hours had been removed from Disney's official calendar for my week. If it follows the same pattern, your tickets should be extended today sometime.

Thank you!

 

[HollyMD]

We have a resort stay(and APs) starting July 15. I should have already been able to make FP and still can’t. Anyone else having this problem??

 

[magickingdomprincess]

We have a resort stay(and APs) starting July 15. I should have already been able to make FP and still can’t. Anyone else having this problem??

Would your AP's have expired if the park wasn't closed?

 

[lanejudy]

We have a resort stay(and APs) starting July 15. I should have already been able to make FP and still can’t. Anyone else having this problem??

60-days prior to 7/15/2020 is tomorrow, May 16th.

 

[Sarahslay]

We have a resort stay(and APs) starting July 15. I should have already been able to make FP and still can’t. Anyone else having this problem??

My FP day was last saturday and is exactly a week from your start day, so you can book starting tomorrow morning.

 

[HollyMD]

Haha. Guess I just can’t count. Thanks for that. I called myself counting but guess I missed a day!

 

[HollyMD]

Thanks to all for talking me off a ledge lol

 

[dachsie]

Yesterday Disney notified guests with check in dates 6/1-6/6 that their trips are impacted by the closure. They also removed park hours through the 6th as well. This followed Disney’s pattern of pushing out cancellations on a rolling weekly basis that they’ve been following for several weeks now. For 6/7 and beyond, FPs, ADRs will still be in MDE until the point we get to a rolling closure that covers the date in question. Presumably late next week they’ll bump out another week, etc. The resort stay won’t drop from MDE until you get to the check in date.

As for the rest of June, Disney’s official info on their website is that the parks and resorts are closed until further notice and a reopening date has not been identified.

New resort reservations are only available to be made 7/1.

Signs certainly don’t look good for the balance of June (my opinion), but without any news/announcement from Disney, we really don’t know.

Disney’s operational update page has a lot of info that I think anyone with a near/mid term trip should read/follow closely. It also has info on tickets: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/travel-information/

Hope that helps.

I have been thinking that the last week not June may be a test run of sorts for those who have reservations. I think that is why they are cancelling week by week so they have that option if it presents itself. I have been following this thread just to see what they are doing, since I decided to not to book this summer. Curiosity and all.....

 

[yorkieteacher]

Disney cancelled our convention for June 20-23 today. It was very small, with less than 50 in the meetings, plus their families at the events. They said we could keep our rooms and tickets at convention rates, but our association coordinator doesn't feel they will even be open since they cancelled this far out. We are going to hold on to the hotel reservations and tickets at this time, but are not counting very much on getting to go anymore. We expect to know by the end of May like everyone else, and can decide then if we want to go with what modifications are in place.

 

[FlagrantFleur]

I'm curious: does anyone think Disney is going to put out another recovery offer for the guests who have had their vacation cancelled a second time?

 

[DebbieB]

I'm curious: does anyone think Disney is going to put out another recovery offer for the guests who have had their vacation cancelled a second time?

From what a travel agent posted, 25% room discount. Which I believe is available for anyone.

 

[yulilin3]

Florida is moving into a full Phase 1-This starts Monday
50% capacity for retail and restaurants
Gyms back open
Sport venues back open
Amusement parks can submit reopening dates, provide guidelines on safety and have an endorsement of their locality (as in the OC Mayor)
The Gov said that he knows there's a need for the theme parks to reopen but it needs to be done safely

 

[Scud]

I just spent 30 minutes talking to 3 different Guest Service Agents only to be told that there is nothing they can do for guests who have had their trips cancelled again other than check for current offers. We rebooked a 3rd time back in March for June 3-9 with the Sun and Fun offer and Free Dining. Now, we are told we will have to pay whatever the current rates are for September and repay the difference back to Disney for a package. This is completely unacceptable. Disney has had my paid in full money since February 28 and cancelled 3 of my trips. There has to be a way for someone within their company to honor what guests have already paid and help them have a magical trip.

 

[magickingdomprincess]

Florida is moving into a full Phase 1-This starts Monday
50% capacity for retail and restaurants
Gyms back open
Sport venues back open
Amusement parks can submit reopening dates, provide guidelines on safety and have an endorsement of their locality (as in the OC Mayor)
The Gov said that he knows there's a need for the theme parks to reopen but it needs to be done safely

Beat me to it!

I'm listening to the press conference, sounds positive!

 

[wilkydelts]

@yulilin3 do they still have to wait until stage 2 or is it just simply an approval thing now?

 

[wilkydelts]

I just spent 30 minutes talking to 3 different Guest Service Agents only to be told that there is nothing they can do for guests who have had their trips cancelled again other than check for current offers. We rebooked a 3rd time back in March for June 3-9 with the Sun and Fun offer and Free Dining. Now, we are told we will have to pay whatever the current rates are for September and repay the difference back to Disney for a package. This is completely unacceptable. Disney has had my paid in full money since February 28 and cancelled 3 of my trips. There has to be a way for someone within their company to honor what guests have already paid and help them have a magical trip.

Disney is handling this as best they can. At this point they do not believe they can honor prices. Some people have had luck getting refunds. If you are unsatisfied, call them and ask for your money back.

 

[yulilin3]

Beat me to it!

I'm listening to the press conference, sounds positive!

@yulilin3 do they still have to wait until stage 2 or is it just simply an approval thing now?

@magickingdomprincess it does sound very positive
No, the Governor said the theme parks need to provide their opening date, what they will do in terms of safety guidelines and the local authority should give the go ahead, so it's now in the hands of Mayor Demings, he's been getting pushed by the several theme parks and amusement parks to reopen, s it's up to him now
If the Mayor gives the go ahead they could reopen as early as Monday, obviously this could be done for the little parks, like Gatorland, Old Town, Fun Spot, Starflyer, the bigger ones will obviously need at least 5 days to call back the workers per the union

 

[poohj80]

Just wondering if anyone was wearing the neck gaiter? My grandson will be 2 when we go, so I know under two no mask. But he will be 2 so looking ahead. Tried the face mask did not work for him, but I have seen children with this on where we live. So just wondering if anyone had that on-

They should. No reason not to. For some, they are easier to deal with and stay on.

I was wondering too since some guidelines mention several layers of cloth and gaiters may only have one layer.

 

[yulilin3]

I was wondering too since some guidelines mention several layers of cloth and gaiters may only have one layer.

they were allowed

 

[Sarahslay]

I was wondering too since some guidelines mention several layers of cloth and gaiters may only have one layer.

My husband wears these types of things when he goes out, and honestly I feel like they are actually thicker than most face masks I've worn. He has a ton that he bought for doing yard work and for when he hikes the appalachian trail (mostly for moisture wicking when he hikes), and they always do a great job of keeping dust out when he mows the lawn, I see no reason why they wouldn't be allowed.