Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[FlagrantFleur]

Hmm I'm going to echo something I said in another board, or maybe it with this one, but Disney had no way to predict what the future would look like. At the end of March, June 1st seemed reasonable. I for sure thought that life would be back to "normal" by then. We'll lock down for two weeks, find out everyone who has it, and then we can all go back to normal. I was obviously proved very wrong. I think Disney is in the same boat. I don't think we can hold it against them for the decisions they made when the future was 100% unpredictable.

I don't disagree at all, however I do wish that in this cancellation, they would at least add something to the notification to the effect of "Guests who booked the recovery offer will receive additional information on booking an offer in the future....". Of course, I realize Disney owes me nothing besides my refund, however I am used to better support/service from Disney. That's all I'm saying.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Im not saying it IS the case as I’m not privy to their behind the scenes operations, but it is still possible they delay past Universal not because they necessarily want to, but because WDW is bigger and more complex and they aren’t ready to open no matter what UO is doing.

Disney is also scrutinized much more closely in the media for just about everything. Their brand identity sets the bar high, so people have very high expectations. I don’t think they’ll be racing to open if Universal ends up opening earlier than Disney planned to.

If Universal opens too early, it won’t have the same effect as if Disney does. Disney is held to a different standard.

 

[e_yerger]

No I get that but if you look back there are a lot of posts about Universal and Sea World and such being the bad guy.. they just get lost in all the others.

It will be a good thing when they open.. the world wants it.. I do not believe at all there will be any majority that protests or complains.

I never said people would be protesting them opening. I said that they would be seen as a bad guy if there is an outbreak linked back to them. Sorry for not making that clear enough.

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

They're going to watch the ongoing infection rate numbers and see how Disney Springs goes for a while before deciding anything on resorts and the parks. I know people don't like to hear it, but nothing further is imminent at the moment.

Yep, and that's what they did in Shanghai. Open slowly, gauge not only the medical issue but how people respond. If there are a lot of guest complaints about wearing masks at DS, or noncompliance, then maybe that impacts the resort/park equation.

 

[MickeyMinnie1971]

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[Tandy]

Actually, the majority support a stay at home rule. You may be willing to potentially die for a haircut ~ many other people aren't.

Is that from a poll that was 3 weeks ago?? Things change

 

[stayathomehero]

This isn't theme park related, but it's hotel and entertainment related: Golden Nugget in Lake Charles Louisiana is opening hotel, restaurants, and pool (including lazy river) on Friday and the casino itself on Monday. Maybe a successful large hotel reopening will bode will for places like Disney.

 

[woody337]

, I realize Disney owes me nothing besides my refund, however I am used to better support/service from Disney. That's all I'm saying.

This is the biggest take away from all of this. Disney has always been the pinnacle of service, and whats going on doesnt support that at all

 

[DZNEMcCann]

It AMAZES me that people think every single person who has a reservation at Disney posts here. So here we have two different people saying it can't possibly be true because it wasn't posted on the Dis.

The latest cancellation I've seen is through June 12th, beginning on June 1st.

Just got the email. June 1st-6

 

[J-BOY]

I hear people quote this both ways, neither with any credible poll to back it up, but I'd be interested in those statistics if they are available. I certainly won't try to make that judgement based on my own anecdotal evidence but it seems pretty split.

I could see a majority of the population being in favor of it for THEMSELVES because a majority of the country live in big cities where it might make more sense, but there is something to be said for treating the majority of the rest of the country differently. But then of course you have to worry about people traveling from those places. I think with all things there is a middle ground somewhere and we shouldn't just force everyone into whatever the majority thinks. And I'm certain Disney will make the best operational calls.

https://journalistsresource.org/studies/society/covid19-50-state-survey-reopen-economy/
This was released 10 days ago, but the report provided is certainly thorough.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

This is the biggest take away from all of this. Disney has always been the pinnacle of service, and whats going on doesnt support that at all

I really think when it’s all up and running again they will look to fixing things for those of us impacted. That’s my hope at least.

I think they can better make things right on an individual level for each of us once they are more certain what the future holds for the parks.

 

[wareagle57]

I was thinking this yesterday after the talk of UO TM's being called back and a rumored 6/1 opening for them. If Universal opens 6/1, I cannot see Disney waiting much past 6/8 to open.

Is there a thread or article about this rumor of 6/1 and TMs being called back? Is there somewhere to discuss opening of other attractions in the area? I'm curious when things like Fun Spot, Sea World, ICON Park, Gatorland, ect will open.

 

[FlagrantFleur]

This is the biggest take away from all of this. Disney has always been the pinnacle of service, and whats going on doesnt support that at all

Totally agree. I can't speak for others, but that is the biggest frustration. I am happy that Disney is putting health and safety first. It is how they have handled communications and guest recovery that I think they stumbled.

 

[ryman471]

so back to actual news about the park, what is the latest check in date people are getting cancelled since Disney doesnt like to announce dates at all. It seems so far June 6th and earlier is what we have confirmed to be cancelled? any dates later than this?

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

so back to actual news about the park, what is the latest check in date people are getting cancelled since Disney doesnt like to announce dates at all. It seems so far June 6th and earlier is what we have confirmed to be cancelled? any dates later than this?

Someone reported they read about a cancellation for late June for an Animal Kingdom Lodge stay, so secondhand but no reason to doubt.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

so back to actual news about the park, what is the latest check in date people are getting cancelled since Disney doesnt like to announce dates at all. It seems so far June 6th and earlier is what we have confirmed to be cancelled? any dates later than this?

I think 7th? Then at least one later June report coming from a Facebook group, but obviously nobody can know the validity of it.

 

[SarahC97]

Totally agree. I can't speak for others, but that is the biggest frustration. I am happy that Disney is putting health and safety first. It is how they have handled communications and guest recovery that I think they stumbled.

I agree. It looks really bad to offer a recovery deal to people, then when those same people are canceled on again, they cannot move their recovery deal even within the dates it was originally offered. Terrible optics on that one.

 

[KBoopaloo]

https://journalistsresource.org/studies/society/covid19-50-state-survey-reopen-economy/
This was released 10 days ago, but the report provided is certainly thorough.

I believe this poll was conducted May 5-10. Apologies if too off topic.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...db92f6-9477-11ea-91d7-cf4423d47683_story.html

 

[Jrb1979]

No I get that but if you look back there are a lot of posts about Universal and Sea World and such being the bad guy.. they just get lost in all the others.

It will be a good thing when they open.. the world wants it.. I do not believe at all there will be any majority that protests or complains.

Most do want to reopen the economy but getting a haircut is far from opening a theme park.

 

[roth697]

Cant you go to MDE and see which one / ones is still there?

May date is still there. Both June dates still have FP+ as well.