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

[Sandiz08]

Very interesting about the “ soft opening”, we have an early July trip booked so I’m definitely keeping an eye on your posts.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

If it helps anyone, my May 20 ticket automatically changed late afternoon today to be valid through 12/15.

 

[AtlantaDisneyDreamer]

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

That makes sense. That’s why I am wondering whether most businesses, like those at Disney Springs, are just going to wait out phase I and hope that phase II comes quickly. If as little changes in Florida in phase I as is changing in Georgia in phase I, then the good news is we should be at phase II fairly quickly. There will unlikely be a spike in cases if most are still staying at home.

 

[LiteBrite]

If it helps anyone, my May 20 ticket automatically changed late afternoon today to be valid through 12/15.

This made me check on my AP - still showing its original ending date (10/16/20).

 

[Violetspider]

This made me check on my AP - still showing its original ending date (10/16/20).

I don't believe they will alter your AP date until they open up in order to add the exact number of days they owe you.

 

[LiteBrite]

I don't believe they will alter your AP date until they open up in order to add the exact number of days they owe you.

Right, I was pretty sure they wouldn't have updated it, but I was equally sure the 20 other times I've checked just because I had nothing else to do, lol.

 

[SierraT]

This may not be a big deal as I’ve never booked a restaurant reservation through opentable for Disney, but Hard Rock Cafe in Universal looks to be available after May 11. I didn’t check the other restaurants as I was adding on a couple nights at Hard Rock Resort and was just curious. Could be a glitch, could be something.

 

[Violetspider]

Right, I was pretty sure they wouldn't have updated it, but I was equally sure the 20 other times I've checked just because I had nothing else to do, lol.

Hilarious! I'm right there with you.

 

[Sarahslay]

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've been on there a few times today (trying to plan my FP day next weekend) and my pop-ups don't mention Disney Springs. I actually just went in to double check and that last part "which still includes Disney Springs" is not there. So who knows.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

I've been on there a few times today (trying to plan my FP day next weekend) and my pop-ups don't mention Disney Springs. I actually just went in to double check and that last part "which still includes Disney Springs" is not there. So who knows.

I just checked and the pop-up still includes Disney Springs.

 

[Sarahslay]

I just checked and the pop-up still includes Disney Springs.

I actually just went to check again after you commented, just to double check, and there is no pop up this time, but the map is gone and there is a link to follow to read about the closure

 

[ILovePixieDust]

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.

Zero risk on a plane is a bit optimistic. Consider if someone didn't wash their hands well or rubbed their eyes and then touched the above seat luggage compartment doors or the bathroom doors and then say you touched them and inadvertantly touched your face before washing your hands....

Also, you are likely better to wash your hands before and after every ride than to wear gloves. People don't realize that gloves should be single use which means they would be thrown away after every ride. In medical settings they should be thrown away between each patient and a new pair donned. They do not replace handwashing - proper handwashing still needs to be done as well. For Disney rides I think that would be a lot of gloves and a lot of waste when good handwashing would do. To don and doff the same pair of gloves repeatedly just spreads germs.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

I actually just went to check again after you commented, just to double check, and there is no pop up this time, but the map is gone and there is a link to follow to read about the closure

When you first got the pop-up did you click "OK"? I did that on my phone and no pop-up now, but I checked my iPad and I got that pop-up mentioning Disney Springs.

 

[Sarahslay]

I don’t know if this paragraph I just read under the link in my app (that I posted above), but it seemed like different language than I have seen regarding bookings. Apologize if it’s already been discussed or this is old news, it just seemed different to me (but life has been crazy the last 2 weeks, so what do I know lol )

 

[Sarahslay]

When you first got the pop-up did you click "OK"? I did that on my phone and no pop-up now, but I checked my iPad and I got that pop-up mentioning Disney Springs.

I usually just click the “x” at the top of the box, and it always pops up every single time I go in or go to another page. Now my map is gone and I get a full on message at the top to click. Like, I’ve been on the app probably a dozen times trying to figure out my FP and what approach I want to take with our dining plans, and it pops up every time I do anything like “just in case you didn’t hear us the first time....” now nothing. BUT it didn’t say anything about Disney Springs any time I looked at it.

 

[Sarahslay]

When you first got the pop-up did you click "OK"? I did that on my phone and no pop-up now, but I checked my iPad and I got that pop-up mentioning Disney Springs.

Actually, I thought I had an "x" but maybe I'm going crazy. I clicked on everything I can click in the app, I do get a pop up when I go in to the tickets and passes area, but it still doesn't mention Disney Springs, I did that three times and the same pop up came up that was the same as every other time with no Disney Springs. Nothing else I do brings up a pop up , but still no map. My husband just opened his app for the first time in months and he has no map and no pop up, he stopped going in the app once the parks closed because there was nothing for him to look at, so I don't know what's going on.

 

[Tissa]

I remember a few years ago in July POP Century was full of soccer kids and it was nuts. I just checked the United Futsal website and it states that everything is still on for July.
First and foremost, United Futsal hopes everyone is staying safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. Please take care of your family and take advantage of the time together. Equally important is taking this situation seriously and remembering that this is a community effort. Please refer to the health and safety guidelines outlined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
The latest update is that the Disney summer events REMAIN scheduled. Disney is confident that the ESPN Wide World of Sports facility will be open in July.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

Actually, I thought I had an "x" but maybe I'm going crazy. I clicked on everything I can click in the app, I do get a pop up when I go in to the tickets and passes area, but it still doesn't mention Disney Springs, I did that three times and the same pop up came up that was the same as every other time with no Disney Springs. Nothing else I do brings up a pop up , but still no map. My husband just opened his app for the first time in months and he has no map and no pop up, he stopped going in the app once the parks closed because there was nothing for him to look at, so I don't know what's going on.

Ok, I checked other areas on my phone MDE and I clicked to see my tickets and got a pop-up that did NOT include Disney Springs. Crazy wonky MDE? At this point who knows, it's a wait and see.

 

[chad_1138]

I remember a few years ago in July POP Century was full of soccer kids and it was nuts. I just checked the United Futsal website and it states that everything is still on for July.
First and foremost, United Futsal hopes everyone is staying safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. Please take care of your family and take advantage of the time together. Equally important is taking this situation seriously and remembering that this is a community effort. Please refer to the health and safety guidelines outlined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
The latest update is that the Disney summer events REMAIN scheduled. Disney is confident that the ESPN Wide World of Sports facility will be open in July.

My heart stopped for a moment as we are staying at POP in July (5-17). I checked and the tournament is the end of July. Whew...feel much better now

 

[Tissa]

My heart stopped for a moment as we are staying at POP in July (5-17). I checked and the tournament is the end of July. Whew...feel much better now

Yes. When I went 2 years ago it was on my birthday of July 10th. Twice we got woke up at 3am by loud yelling and running. I said never again! We are staying at AKL this time.