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

[mckennarose]

Here are the stats from the news conference
From the Fl Gov news conference, here are the Florida stats: 80% minor symptoms, 18% more serious symptoms but treatable, 2% fatal. 100% of the fatalities have been senior citizens, 33% of cases have come from people that returned from a Nile River Cruise
No cases have been reported yet in Orange Co (Orlando) or Osceola Co (Kissimmee) where the vast majority of CM live

For people keeping tabs on where it is in Florida and who it's affecting, here's a link to the Florida dept of health coronavirus page:
Florida Dept of Health Covid page

Our state has the same type of page where I'm keeping tabs on where it is here and also now watching Florida's page.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm am done monitoring the thread for today I would really appreciate it if it stays on topic.
I am going to MK this evening and will come over to report on crowds
Wash your hands and don't touch your face
and because it's me ....MFTBWY

 

[staceychev]

I'm hoping that things have flattened in 29 days when we are supposed to leave, but I'm keeping my options open. In the meantime, I was able to move my 7DMT FP from 6:55 pm to 3:15!!

 

[Ashleybs]

Just saw this article from yesterday that I hadn't seen yet -

https://thekingdominsider.com/bob-i...pi_DWoJU3co5gUclssUWAj_rjmeA-rXm2JXFq4TZiFxhc

 

[petalsnpolkadots]

Just saw this article from yesterday that I hadn't seen yet -

https://thekingdominsider.com/bob-i...pi_DWoJU3co5gUclssUWAj_rjmeA-rXm2JXFq4TZiFxhc

Great link. Thank you.

 

[Nutsforchipanddale]

I was there last Sunday and didn’t feel nervous at all. The only thing that makes people scared is the stupid news media they feed on people’s fears and anxiety. The whole time we were there I hardly heard anyone cough or sneeze. I was also at Disneyland in February nothing bad there either!

 

[yulilin3]

Just popping in real fast before I go. My DD just texted, today they are trying to do credentials at MFSR without the cards, so they tell the guest which position they are going to be and their color without using the card/ She just got into work now so she hasn't done that post yet but she heard from this morning it was going well

 

[Spridell]

I'm am done monitoring the thread for today I would really appreciate it if it stays on topic.
I am going to MK this evening and will come over to report on crowds
Wash your hands and don't touch your face
and because it's me ....MFTBWY

Thanks for all the updates

 

[kylenne]

That's the logic behind it. Less individual things for the bag checker to touch and easier to disinfect after bag check.

For us, with cases near us, we have a greater chance of getting it here than WDW currently. But I do expect that to change. Our thoughts have gone from assessing the risk in traveling to a place with no known cases to: will our area be quarantined at some point? and what happens if one of us gets sick in Florida and needs medical attention? That's an automatic quarantine, they're not going to let you leave to go home. And everyone with you will have to quarantine also, as they are most likely carriers. Not trying to freak anyone out here, but that's exactly what is happening not far from me and what has become standard protocol. I'm wondering if that happens where we would stay? We can't stay in a $300 per night resort for three weeks!

I'm more concerned with what I posted above. Getting stuck down there under quarantine. If they went into creating a "containment area" like in NY, I believe they would give some advance warning, like they did there with a little time before they actually implemented it. That's the "get out of Dodge" time period.

That's exactly what happened to one of the cases here. He was from out of state (NY I believe), got sick here and has been quarantined here. He was not allowed to return to his home. I don't believe he's severe enough to be hospitalized, but I don't know where he is quarantined. (this is the case farthest from us) Who pays for a lengthy hotel stay in a situation like that?

Not everyone who is confirmed is hospitalized. They are sent home to quarantine, along with everyone in their family. In the case of getting sick in another state, like Florida, and they can't send you back to the resort, I wonder if they would keep you in the hospital there. But that would take beds from others who might actually need it.

Not trying to veer off topic. Just trying to compare/relate what is happening here with quarantine and how it *could* translate to a quarantine in Orlando. This being so close has opened my eyes to the fact that it's not just about how to stay safe in the parks, but also what could happen with other elements of your trip.

I feel like those of you with trips starting this week or next have a shot. I'm getting less and less optimistic about our trip in mid-May.

Quarantine is my main concern. We can't afford an extended Club level stay at the Poly first of all. But much more importantly, if my partner gets sick and needs extended care in the States, we're screwed. We always travel with more medication than we think will be needed, but what happens if she runs out? As a Canadian she's covered under OHIP but we don't know what that would cover here if anything. Like I said we will seek the guidance of her doctors but if the resorts are even still open, postponing this trip feels like the right thing to do. I don't even care if Disney won't refund anything tbqh, I can't put a price tag on her health. We will think about the fall at earliest.

 

[grossmansr]

After 65 minutes on hold, I found out that I have been upgraded from Port Orleans Riverside to The Beach Club! There's no way I can cancel now! I would never have been able to afford that on my own and it's always been a bucket list resort for me.

 

[flea1267]

OMG that is awesome!!! Good for you!!!!! When are you going?

 

[grossmansr]

OMG that is awesome!!! Good for you!!!!! When are you going?

We're going March 23-27. I seriously couldn't be more excited. We're all young and healthy so that helps ease my concerns. The only worry I have now is if they close the parks. But for the Beach Club I will take my chances on that.

 

[ram2016]

We're going March 23-27. I seriously couldn't be more excited. We're all young and healthy so that helps ease my concerns. The only worry I have now is if they close the parks. But for the Beach Club I will take my chances on that.

I’m staying at Riverside next month. Did they offer Beach Club or give you options? Just curious!

 

[T-rox]

Im going Mar14-21. been following this thread and any WDW news furiously. I am beginning to think that WDW may actually be the cleanest place to be. Between handwashing stations, constant wipedowns, hand sanitizer and public awareness. I only say this bc I remember being on DCL some years back, during a norovirus outbreak and being so impressed that everything was constantly being cleaned, handrails, elevator buttons. I finally feel ok about taking my fam ( ps no underlying med issues in my fam)

 

[grossmansr]

I’m staying at Riverside next month. Did they offer Beach Club or give you options? Just curious!

They just offered Beach Club.

 

[nkereina]

They just offered Beach Club.

Great news for you! Did they say why they are upgrading you? I know they will often upgrade if a resort is oversold and can't accommodate your reservation, but with all the corona-related cancellations, I'd be surprised if that were the case here.

 

[grossmansr]

Great news for you! Did they say why they are upgrading you? I know they will often upgrade if a resort is oversold and can't accommodate your reservation, but with all the corona-related cancellations, I'd be surprised if that were the case here.

They didn't give any explanation and I didn't ask. I guess I should have, but I was just super excited because I've never had an upgrade to anything before. I'm wondering if maybe they have extra rooms available at the Beach Club because of cancellations?

 

[mckennarose]

After 65 minutes on hold, I found out that I have been upgraded from Port Orleans Riverside to The Beach Club! There's no way I can cancel now! I would never have been able to afford that on my own and it's always been a bucket list resort for me.

I’m staying at Riverside next month. Did they offer Beach Club or give you options? Just curious!

Great news for you! Did they say why they are upgrading you? I know they will often upgrade if a resort is oversold and can't accommodate your reservation, but with all the corona-related cancellations, I'd be surprised if that were the case here.

There's a Disney Resorts thread here:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/coronavirus-discounts-on-the-horizon.3795236/
That I think people would be interested in hearing your experience. They might have answers to some questions too, since it's resort focused.

 

[stephk1981]

I was there last Sunday and didn’t feel nervous at all. The only thing that makes people scared is the stupid news media they feed on people’s fears and anxiety. The whole time we were there I hardly heard anyone cough or sneeze. I was also at Disneyland in February nothing bad there either!

We left on late Saturday, and I can tell you, that everywhere I turned people were blowing their noses, coughing, etc. I admit I am a germaphobe, and am always hyper aware of this( my son is immune Compromised.) About 1 out of every 10 people by my count. We went into the park at rope drop most of the days, went on 2 rides then used our fastpasses and got out of there.

 

[ckb_nc]

They didn't give any explanation and I didn't ask. I guess I should have, but I was just super excited because I've never had an upgrade to anything before. I'm wondering if maybe they have extra rooms available at the Beach Club because of cancellations?

Yes exactly. DVC is wide open