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

[Laurabearz]

Walt Disney and unions representing workers at Florida’s Walt Disney World have reached an agreement on safeguards to protect employees from coronavirus, a union statement said on Thursday, removing one of the company’s hurdles to reopening its popular theme parks.
The measures include mandatory masks for workers and guests and social distancing practices, according to a statement from the Service Trades Council Union, which represents thousands of workers at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Great news!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Any idea on what might happen to reservations that start in June but end in July in the event of a July opening? Will they cancel the whole trip if a 26-Jun check in or just cancel the June days and keep the July dates? Staying on my DVC points.

Well, in May, reservations that started and overlapped into June received the "impacted by the closure" e-mail. Presumably the same will happen in this current pattern for July.

At some point things have to transition into some sort of probably really messy reopening plan and that pattern will stop/they'll provide more info on how they will handle reservations. Hard to know what that will be sitting here today.

 

[brockash]

Walt Disney and unions representing workers at Florida’s Walt Disney World have reached an agreement on safeguards to protect employees from coronavirus, a union statement said on Thursday, removing one of the company’s hurdles to reopening its popular theme parks.
The measures include mandatory masks for workers and guests and social distancing practices, according to a statement from the Service Trades Council Union, which represents thousands of workers at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Hmmm...so it seems face masks are going to be required....eek...can't be fun in the summer. I also wonder how they'll implement it...considering how often ppl are walking around eating...will def be interesting.

 

[imjustafatkid]

Walt Disney and unions representing workers at Florida’s Walt Disney World have reached an agreement on safeguards to protect employees from coronavirus, a union statement said on Thursday, removing one of the company’s hurdles to reopening its popular theme parks.
The measures include mandatory masks for workers and guests and social distancing practices, according to a statement from the Service Trades Council Union, which represents thousands of workers at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Would love to see how long that agreement would be in effect.

 

[Sandiz08]

Sounds like they tried really hard for June 1st, but the union thing got in the way.

 

[dagored]

Hmmm...so it seems face masks are going to be required....eek...can't be fun in the summer. I also wonder how they'll implement it...considering how often ppl are walking around eating...will def be interesting.

I live an hour away and if face masks are required, that is a no go fo me. At 90 degrees many people will find breathing difficult. I think Disney realizes the problems this will present and really does not want to deal with it.

 

[jlb727]

Sounds like they tried really hard for June 1st, but the union thing got in the way.

Nope. It isn’t because of a union. It’s because, well, SWEEPS ARMS AT EVERYTHING.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Ok y'all (meaning the recent series of posts that have been deleted), reminder that this isn't a park opening debate thread. We're tracking announcements, Disney's moves,and related planning implications.

Thank you.

 

[ocdb8r1]

Just wanted to add that cancellations continue to go out....read on here that everyone was getting notices for the first week of June. Hopped on and my reservation for June 1-5 at OKW (cash not DVC points) was still sitting there. Thought maybe they were planning phased reopening or limited access and I'd somehow lucked out by being a local AP holder and booking at a DVC resort.

UNFORTUNATELY, not the case. Finally just got my email about 20 minutes ago. Sad and very disappointed no re-booking offer for us...am I dumb to hold out hope they'll eventually offer us SOMEthing once they actually know more about when the parks will open? Feel a bit slighted that those who were cancelled on earlier were given an offer, but those of us in June were not...it's the same impact to our vacation plans!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Shanghai Disneyland reopened on the 108th day after its closure.

If 7/1 were to be WDW's reopening day, that would be 108 days after its closure.

The countdown timer on Lost was 108 minutes.

I will be in the corner with my tin foil hat on.

 

[brockash]

Just wanted to add that cancellations continue to go out....read on here that everyone was getting notices for the first week of June. Hopped on and my reservation for June 1-5 at OKW (cash not DVC points) was still sitting there. Thought maybe they were planning phased reopening or limited access and I'd somehow lucked out by being a local AP holder and booking at a DVC resort.

UNFORTUNATELY, not the case. Finally just got my email about 20 minutes ago. Sad and very disappointed no re-booking offer for us...am I dumb to hold out hope they'll eventually offer us SOMEthing once they actually know more about when the parks will open? Feel a bit slighted that those who were cancelled on earlier were given an offer, but those of us in June were not...it's the same impact to our vacation plans!

NO, I don't think they'll be offering anything...I think that ship has sailed.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

This is more of a resorts board oriented post than applicable here and we probably don't want to get too sidetracked on offers, but in terms of a "rebooking" offer - IMO very attractive offers will come in due time, whether specifically for those with impacted trips or just offers in general (AP, room only).

While impossible to know when, there will come a time again when Disney wants/needs us back at WDW - and dangling various offers is something where Disney 'typically' excels. They know the right mix of discounts, offers, and availability to make it compelling enough to hit their numbers... and when conditions are right, that day will return.

If a possible or near depression doesn't get us better AP room discounts, GP discounts, or whatever offer floats your boat, then all hope is lost!

 

[Mal6586]

Shanghai Disneyland reopened on the 108th day after its closure.

If 7/1 were to be WDW's reopening day, that would be 108 days after its closure.

The countdown timer on Lost was 108 minutes.

I will be in the corner with my tin foil hat on.

This is my favorite post I’ve seen all day!

 

[boxer11]

Hmmm...so it seems face masks are going to be required....eek...can't be fun in the summer. I also wonder how they'll implement it...considering how often ppl are walking around eating...will def be interesting.

How I'm I going to survive Disney World without seeing people walking around chewing on turkey legs? Oh well, I'm sure someone will create a Turkey Leg mask.

 

[Spridell]

Just reading into the things that happened down here in Florida this week, I am going to go out on a limb and say no later than July 1st for opening.....

-OC meeting with mayor and top doctors in Orlando said the other day Orlando is MORE than ready with cases dropping and hospitals have tons of capacity
- Desantis announced today gyms opening next week and he is raising restaurant capacity from 25% to 50%
- Union finally agreeing on terms
-Smaller theme parks in the Orlando area asked today for permission to open NOW in Phase 1

Things are starting to line up now.

I think Phase 2 is going to happen in the next 2-3 weeks here in Florida which will give Disney the Green Light

They very well might of wanted a June 1st opening but just a little too close in timing. Soft opening maybe sometime middle to end of June.

 

[TomorrowlandKD]

Ridiculous. I'm starting to lose faith in the leadership team at Disney. There's no reason for them to be closed in June.

....you DO see what's happening in the world right now right?

Disney needs to be safe and do what's healthy and safest for guests. While that may be hard for some to take in, it's what needs to happen, regardless of what side of the fence you are on.

 

[TomorrowlandKD]

Ok y'all (meaning the recent series of posts that have been deleted), reminder that this isn't a park opening debate thread. We're tracking announcements, Disney's moves,and related planning implications.

Thank you.

Says the guy who said this two pages back:

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I’m not on FB and have no idea what goes on within these FB groups we often see reported here, but gosh it sure does seem sometimes the info seems off, or incomplete at best.

Not meaning to throw shade on any reports, just always seems odd to me."

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I'm not "throwing shade" at you either, but a lot of your problems with us posters seem very illegitimately validated recently...

 

[Rachel77]

The news is just saying the governor is going to be making an announcement tomorrow about the next steps with reopening more of Florida.

 

[yulilin3]

I just came back from Citywalk so I think the direct post from the union has been posted, here you go

https://twitter.com/x/status/1261043595630579712

 

[TomorrowlandKD]

I just came back from Citywalk so I think the direct post from the union has been posted, here you go

https://twitter.com/x/status/1261043595630579712

What was Citywalk like???