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

[5 Disney Fans]

Just going to throw this out there. For those waiting to hear about summer dates it seems there are conflicting feelings. Do you feel that you feel safer going to Disney because you are in a hard hit state (NY, NJ, CT, Mass.) or are you feeling it is a bigger risk to go b/c you state is not as affected and already starting back to normal?

 

[squirk]

CM just told me that my res starting on 5/23 will auto-cancel on 5/18. Not "could" or "might", but "will".

She also confirmed that they are indeed spacing the cancellations out because their systems would be overloaded if there were mass cancellations all at one time.

 

[BridgetR3]

Because my resort stay starting May 21 was cancelled, I had to call this morning. I expressed my desire to save my resort stay starting May 23 (split stay) and was told it would be cancelled within the next week and she offered me to get a second free dining stay using that stay. I declined as I am not planning to go twice this summer.

Just wanted to let everyone know.

 

[cakebaker]

Just going to throw this out there. For those waiting to hear about summer dates it seems there are conflicting feelings. Do you feel that you feel safer going to Disney because you are in a hard hit state (NY, NJ, CT, Mass.) or are you feeling it is a bigger risk to go b/c you state is not as affected and already starting back to normal?

I am at much lower risk at home than in a Florida. We have a late June trip planned and we’re going as long as they’re fully open with a majority of the shows and fireworks scheduled. I’m not overly concerned at all.

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

Just going to throw this out there. For those waiting to hear about summer dates it seems there are conflicting feelings. Do you feel that you feel safer going to Disney because you are in a hard hit state (NY, NJ, CT, Mass.) or are you feeling it is a bigger risk to go b/c you state is not as affected and already starting back to normal?

For me, this is over thinking things. I just want to revisit WDW with my family and have an enjoyable time. I accept that some countries are higher risk but I also believe that living life involves an element of fate or ‘wrong time, wrong place’.

 

[michellej47]

We have a late June trip planned and feel safe going if they are open. I'm a germaphobe already, anyway, so I'm that mom you see sanitizing my kids hands after every ride. We are low risk and will take proper precautions.

 

[Dallasmomoftwo]

Just going to throw this out there. For those waiting to hear about summer dates it seems there are conflicting feelings. Do you feel that you feel safer going to Disney because you are in a hard hit state (NY, NJ, CT, Mass.) or are you feeling it is a bigger risk to go b/c you state is not as affected and already starting back to normal?

I feel the risk of contracting the virus is about the same here at home (Texas) as it is at Disney. I'm not concerned about it here at home because we are not in any of the high risk groups.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I guess Disney felt the need to add a pop up notification about Disney Springs still being closed in the app. Presumably in light of FL’s overall reopening plan.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

I guess Disney felt the need to add a pop up notification about Disney Springs still being closed in the app. Presumably in light of FL’s overall reopening plan.

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I received my Birthday reward from Levy restaurants on my Paddlefish Preferred Card ( Disney Springs). It expires June 5. Sent them a letter hoping to extend that until Nov since I had to cancel my May trip and reservation. No word on their website about opening.

 

[Davey Jones II]

I'd suggest that flying or driving is really a personal health decision more than anything, probably something you have to evaluate on your own. Personally, I have no problem flying and would get on a plane tomorrow - although I understand why some have the exact opposite opinion. We usually fly to WDW. However, whenever our next trip is we'll probably drive - 98% of that decision is economic based (to limit discretionary spending) and maybe 2% would be virus related. The Transportation Board would be a good place for a specific thread on the question.

For mask styles/types/materials, you may want to start a thread over on the Disney World Tips board or the Community Board.

Hope that helps.

It's very likely that all airlines, when they start passenger flights again, will require passengers to wear masks. Now if everyone is wearing a mask, the chances are minimal or zero that anyone can infect other passengers, even if someone onboard. did have the virus and was at the contagious phase.

Given all the above, there is no real reason to fear flying, when governments lift travel bans.

However, in the theme parks, I would feel the need to wash my hands after every ride, and/or put on gloves just before boarding a ride vehicle.

 

[imjustafatkid]

I guess Disney felt the need to add a pop up notification about Disney Springs still being closed in the app. Presumably in light of FL’s overall reopening plan.

If they're not going to let the third-party vendors open, I hope they're not charging rent.

 

[Kp128]

Because my resort stay starting May 21 was cancelled, I had to call this morning. I expressed my desire to save my resort stay starting May 23 (split stay) and was told it would be cancelled within the next week and she offered me to get a second free dining stay using that stay. I declined as I am not planning to go twice this summer.

Just wanted to let everyone know.

Are the still taking reservation June 1 for free dining?

 

[Chrissy-Mickey]

I guess Disney felt the need to add a pop up notification about Disney Springs still being closed in the app. Presumably in light of FL’s overall reopening plan.

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That is very disappointing. Not only because it's mainly retail and restaurants, which got the go-ahead to open, but also because it would be a great area to open first before opening the parks.

 

[Yooperroo]

The UCA Cheer Summit is being scheduled for 3rd week of June at Disney. I had thought they cancelled.

They've rebilled it as a joint "celebration" from what I can gather. I don't cheer, so I don't know all of the different groups, but this is what I had seen on Facebook

 

[Sandiz08]

Summit is happening but I don’t know the details as my daughters cheer gym pulled out. They are calling it a “ celebration “ as multiple events that got cancelled are coming together to hold some sort of competition.

 

[yulilin3]

That is very disappointing. Not only because it's mainly retail and restaurants, which got the go-ahead to open, but also because it would be a great area to open first before opening the parks.

they haven't said they are not opening before the parks just that it continues to be closed, with restaurants and stores opening Monday here they are probably assuming people would go over there so they are trying to prevent a that. Not that many locals would actually go on MDE if they are thinking of visiting UNIQLO or the Lego Store for example.

 

[imjustafatkid]

They've rebilled it as a joint "celebration" from what I can gather. I don't cheer, so I don't know all of the different groups, but this is what I had seen on Facebook

If that is allowed to move forward, that is fantastic news for people who want to go in June. I find it hard to believe Disney would book an event like that for the first week they are back open.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

That is very disappointing. Not only because it's mainly retail and restaurants, which got the go-ahead to open, but also because it would be a great area to open first before opening the parks.

I think businesses are having a hard time complying with the guidelines while still making money. That’s what is happening here in Georgia. Most restaurants are still takeout only because they can’t comply with the strict guidelines and still make money. The mall near us was supposed to open today, but I don’t know how that is going.

Being allowed to open doesn’t mean they can meet all of those required guidelines. Gyms and theaters are still largely closed around us for the same reasons, even though they can legally open.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

I think businesses are having a hard time complying with the guidelines while still making money. That’s what is happening here in Georgia. Most restaurants are still takeout only because they can’t comply with the strict guidelines and still make money. The mall near us was supposed to open today, but I don’t know how that is going.

Being allowed to open doesn’t mean they can meet all of those required guidelines. Gyms and theaters are still largely closed around us for the same reasons, even though they can legally open.

Thats because businesses spend more money being open with food and supplies with 25 percent - 50 percent capacity then actually being closed.

 

[yorkieteacher]

Boy oh boy, it's not that I feel positive one day and my hopes get dashed the next...it's hourly at this point. I wish I had the capability to just turn off all the news and rumors and get about my life until Disney actually drops their opening plans. I really wish I could, but lockdown is not conducive to that.

Right in there with you! We have a small conference (50 participants or less in meetings, but that many families hoping to see the parks) scheduled for June 20-24. Their convention coordinator keeps saying we will be part of the "soft opening". If they can't hold the conference, I am hoping Disney will allow me to keep my room reservation at the rate given for the conference, and 4 park with park hopper tickets at conference rates. If not, I will shell out the extra if the "modified experiences" aren't too severe. I no longer watch nightly news because of the sensationalism. I was "off the boards" for a week or so-but it's like trying not to look at a roadside wreck when you pass it.....I just need facts!