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

[cakebaker]

Im in the club of waiting for the news....We're set to leave on the 21st....Im half packed already! Perfect Fastpasses, all requested dining times, itineraries done and memorized lol, and our stress levels at a peak and ready for an awesome vacation at the BWI and the GF...and now Im SO disappointed as the rest of you, waiting for the inevitable...We will reschedule for May once the news hits(assuming we can), but damnit what a letdown...having a glass of wine way earlier than usual to take the edge off...Im with you, my friends....

Another issue for us- we got an amazing deal for the Riviera with the 40% Visa discount. We aren’t going to see that again...and we cancelled a Feb cruise to do this instead.

 

[MinnierellaMama]

I said like a month ago planning a March trip this year has been the weirdest ever. So many FP changes after our window opened, BGs, DHS mess.

If only I really knew the storm that was coming.

this 100%. And I finally got everything where I wanted it to be!! It’s been a strange journey. If they close... time to find another week that works for this year. We’ve only ever gone during spring break — time to start researching...

 

[madge]

I want Disney to make the call for me. Rationally I know we should be cancelling. Emotionally it hurts knowing we *could* go and be fine. We had such a perfect trip lined up its really hard to voluntarily let it go, money aside.

That has been our mantra all along. Please let the decision be made for us.

 

[yulilin3]

What are your thoughts on this? Is it just a matter of time?

Yeah, not this weekend though. With the reedy creek news plus one confirmed case in Seminole it is a matter of time
I've been sitting by the exit to falcon and almost every adult walking out is talking about the dl closure

 

[cakebaker]

Yeah, not this weekend though. With the reedy creek news plus one confirmed case in Seminole it is a matter of time
I've been sitting by the exit to falcon and almost every adult walking out is talking about the dl closure

And we leave for WDW Sunday. :/ Do we go, do we cancel. If we cancel and they don’t close, we’re out a lot of money plus super sad we didn’t try. If we go and they cancel before we get there or soon after....I wasn’t stressed before, sure am now. And I can’t even find anyone to blame!

 

[elsbit]

Another issue for us- we got an amazing deal for the Riviera with the 40% Visa discount. We aren’t going to see that again...and we cancelled a Feb cruise to do this instead.

That is our reservation too.

 

[disneyfanmusicteacher]

That has been our mantra all along. Please let the decision be made for us.

I totally agree. Our back up is to visit my parents in Sarasota. Sucks that hour by hour it could be different.
A similar thing happened when I tried to go down during Hurricane Matthew and everything got cancelled. I was devastated because even though I got money back I was going through a depression and had it to hang onto. But soon after I met my now fiance and used the rescheduled park pass to take him to Disney World during spring break for the first time. He loved it and now we are park addicts together. So I am trying to be optimistic about what may become cancellation but could be something neat in the future.

 

[HuskerFaninIL]

3/14-3/21 here. Combo of Universal and WDW... hoping they figure it out. I don’t want to lose thousands of dollars!

 

[cakebaker]

3/14-3/21 here. Combo of Universal and WDW... hoping they figure it out. I don’t want to lose thousands of dollars!

Interesting that there’s no chatter on the Universal forum about what they’re going to do. At least I couldn’t find it.

 

[mckennarose]

I'm trying to keep perspective here; our trip isn't for two months. A lot can happen in two months, when you consider the problem in China was just being noticed two months ago. Things could (and will) look completely different in two months so I'm trying to hold off on making the decision to cancel now. It is nerve wracking! I'm also of the mind that if Disney cancels, it is better because it takes the decision off me, but it's still wwwaaayyy to early for my trip.

 

[yulilin3]

Just did falcon. People were trying to sneak into the pilot position since cards weren't being given to try and avoid additional touching, fights started and they had to go back to cards

 

[TresGriffin]

I want Disney to make the call for me. Rationally I know we should be cancelling. Emotionally it hurts knowing we *could* go and be fine. We had such a perfect trip lined up its really hard to voluntarily let it go, money aside.

This is the boat I’m in. Rationally, I feel like I should cancel, but there’s that part of me that’s been looking forward to this trip, as it’s my “last hurrah” with my annual pass that’s expiring in May, and I don’t plan on renewing right now because the price hike is just too much. I just would hate to cancel hastily if it could turn out I could go, particularly if the situation improves between now and then. So, ultimately, if I do cancel, it’ll either be at the last possible moment or if Disney makes the decision for me.

 

[ZuuL]

Thanks @GADisneyDad14!

As of now, we are currently still actively planning for our May WDW trip. I'm really interested in hearing how others are planning and hoping we can bounce ideas and our experiences in navigating a WDW trip during this uncertain time.

So far I've been able to get some ticket info. from UT (where we bought our tix) on their refund policy and the biggest thing I've learned is that you can still get a refund even if you've linked your tickets to MDE! That took a HUGE load off just knowing we won't be out that money if something happens. Of course, it depends on what type of tickets a person buys, date of purchase and if you're planning on just a refund or some sort of ticket exchange. But the important thing, and to their credit, is that UT is more than willing to work with their customers.

We're still working on the travel insurance part. We're offsite, and I did purchase insurance, so we'll see.

I'm still working on ideas for when we're actually there.

Looking forward to hearing from others as you are planning an immediate trip also!

We still have our may wdw plans as well. In fact we just added our fast passes lol.

 

[maxiesmom]

I'm trying to keep perspective here; our trip isn't for two months. A lot can happen in two months, when you consider the problem in China was just being noticed two months ago. Things could (and will) look completely different in two months so I'm trying to hold off on making the decision to cancel now. It is nerve wracking! I'm also of the mind that if Disney cancels, it is better because it takes the decision off me, but it's still wwwaaayyy to early for my trip.

That is me too. My trip isn't until May 16. Fast Pass date is next Tuesday, and they will be made like the trip will go on. I have no idea at this point, but planning for the best. Only bad thing is my sis booked our resort thru Priceline, and as of now they are not allowing people to cancel.

 

[eleven24]

7/10 to 7/16 here and I'm even thinking that's in jeopardy. C-19 has been going on in China since December, so 3.5 months and they're just at the point where they think the spread is leveling out. This trip was for my son who graduates HS in June, and I'm doubting he even gets to have a graduation ceremony.

Perspective though.

The dam may have broken with the NBA, but it's great to see all of these major sports leagues, businesses, and places like Disney putting people's well-being over money. If only everyone thought that way!

Everyone keep safe, practice what is being suggested to lessen chances of the spread. WDW will still be there when this all passes.

 

[Sarah_Rose]

I haven’t cancelled yet, but emotionally I’ve made peace with it. We were supposed to get there Sunday, driving and staying at Fort Wilderness. 24 hours ago, I said it would be fine and we’d just avoid the parks and hang out at the campground. Then our friends we were travelling with cancelled. Then all the closures of the last 24 hours, and now our schools are out for three weeks (two weeks after spring break) effective tomorrow. This is just too much. I’m stressed to the point where it won’t even be fun, avoiding people and hiding in our campsite. If the campground is even open.

I’m so sad. I teach at a university that has a different spring break from the public schools and am on sabbatical this term so only have this one spring break with my kids. I guess we’ll have to go next summer.

 

[Stinkerbell's Mommy]

3/14-3/21 here. Combo of Universal and WDW... hoping they figure it out. I don’t want to lose thousands of dollars!

This is us. We leave tomorrow morning and come back next Sunday for a combo trip for our daughter's 13th birthday. Trying to come up with alternatives should the parks close on us.

 

[MiketheGrate]

I'm pretty morose at this point. I'm scheduled to leave on Saturday for a week long stay at Wilderness Lodge. I've been planning this trip obsessively for the last 8 or 9 months it feels like and it was one of the bright spots in a terrible 4-5 month stretch for me last year. And now I'm going to have to cancel it because of something completely out of my control. I'm in the same boat as several prior poster; I want Disney to take my trip out for me, Old Yeller-style. I'll pull the trigger tomorrow if I have to, I guess.

 

[JulieBeeRN]

We are at GF right now. I probably would have canceled if DL would have closed before we left (we actually just arrived last night). We’ll see how it goes, but the unknown gives me anxiety

 

[Ashleybs]

That’s my fear as well. If they’re going to close, just do it. If they aren’t, say so! I feel like I have a weight hanging over my head waiting for it to drop. Just say something!

Y.E.S.!!