Rumor about “modified experiences” when Disney reopens (read 1st post for potential modifications being considered)

[BrerMama]

Anyone able to actually log in to the WDW website and see their plans? Mine is just a loop asking me to log in.

 

[Anna_Sh]

Did universal go ahead and update their AP expiration dates/blockouts after their plan was approved?

 

[goofynut41]

No one knows yet.

I for one... Will not go back as long as these are in place... SAD SAD SAD!!!!!

 

[Josh125]

If it looks like a lot of restrictions will be lifted in the fall, could be a very busy fall, but if a lot of these restrictions are still in place? A lot of people will just wait until 2021.

IMO the likely hood of that happening is nearing zero - they are following the CDC guidance. The social distancing won't be relaxed until there in a therapeutic or a vaccine. Just my 2 cents.

 

[robinb]

THIS -- Disney is going to have a ton of cancellations on their hands of people who were hoping they would open in May/June and have July/August be "normal". I just don't see a lot of people finding it worth spending Disney vacation money for a reduced and inconvenient experience. But who knows .. demand could be higher than expected. Some people may not care what is/isn't open at the parks.
It's sad . .but it is what it is. Even if they opened in June . not sure a lot of people would be willing to go with the reduced experiences. I know I wasn't.

We all will live vicariously to the local guinea pigs and vloggers, this summer.

I they were hoping for an opening in June and it being "normal" by July, they were fooling themselves. My vacation is planned for November and I don't think it will be "normal" by then! If people bail out, so much better for Disney. They will have to keep attendance down in July anyway.

 

[Dulcee]

We're the first week august. I need resort info and how the reservation system will work. I've heard due to controlled seating there are talks to have Fantasmic and Rivers of Light run in which case that alleviates some of my sadness of no fireworks (understandable and expected but still lousy).

 

[Polyonmymind]

Like the the meet and greets, wonder how social distancing will effect the Halloween parties? can't really give out candy if you have to remain 6 feet apart

 

[Krandor]

Like the the meet and greets, wonder how social distancing will effect the Halloween parties? can't really give out candy if you have to remain 6 feet apart

I wouldn't be shocked to see those cancelled or at least heavily modified.

 

[Anna_Sh]

I they were hoping for an opening in June and it being "normal" by July, they were fooling themselves. My vacation is planned for November and I don't think it will be "normal" by then! If people bail out, so much better for Disney. They will have to keep attendance down in July anyway.

Yeah, if some people cancel on their own, that will probably be better for Disney in the long run....

 

[runjulesrun]

THIS -- Disney is going to have a ton of cancellations on their hands of people who were hoping they would open in May/June and have July/August be "normal". I just don't see a lot of people finding it worth spending Disney vacation money for a reduced and inconvenient experience. But who knows .. demand could be higher than expected. Some people may not care what is/isn't open at the parks.
It's sad . .but it is what it is. Even if they opened in June . not sure a lot of people would be willing to go with the reduced experiences. I know I wasn't.

We all will live vicariously to the local guinea pigs and vloggers, this summer.

This. We have reservations July 25-Aug 2. Fastpasses were made yesterday. Some of us have APs, some don't. This is our 3rd try at a trip, we were supposed to be there now. Rebooked for June with free dining for the non AP holders and then had to rebook for July and lost the free dining. Now it looks like no park hopping which we do a lot. My kids are all adults and no grandkids yet so no characters, parades and fireworks were not deal breakers for us. I can't see my kids wasting thousands on the reduced and inconvenient experience though. I was hoping Disney would have been open for over a month to work out the bugs but alas, it was not meant to be. I'm in the wait and see camp as to what to do.

 

[Lilithfaire]

I just cancelled July 25 trip. Not interested in spending thousands to be a guinea pig!!

Same. I had a March 13-22 and a June 15-24 as well.

 

[Krandor]

Yeah, if some people cancel on their own, that will probably be better for Disney in the long run....

I feel bad for people renting DVC points.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I feel bad for people renting DVC points.

I will never rent them again after this mess. I am glad the one time we did went well, but still.

 

[tlmadden73]

Just how long will all these guidelines stay in place? If all this goes away or a vaccine is made will things go back to normal or is this gonna be the new normal????

If this is the "new normal" people aren't going to be spending the big money to come to Florida and vacation to Disney. They'll go back to more regional vacations - state parks, beaches, local amusements. I know people who are already planning that for this summer -- buying boats, buying campers, etc.

I don't think the majority of people will LET this be the "new normal". This virus has barely touched the majority of Americans (just think about yourself .. how many people do you know had the flu this winter? Now how many do know have COVID?) (For me that answer is zero). If it isn't affecting people's normal lives, they aren't going to let it change their habits too much and people will go where there are less restrictions because it will be less inconvenient and more fun.

 

[Busterbailey]

All I get is "all circuits are busy now" when trying to call to cancel our July trip...yikes. I'm not even upset, but I feel terrible for cm who may be dealing with upset people.

 

[Anna H]

One plus for us is that we don't do fireworks or parades or meet greets. My son was so offended by it last time we tried

 

[courtney1188]

All I get is "all circuits are busy now" when trying to call to cancel our July trip...yikes. I'm not even upset, but I feel terrible for cm who may be dealing with upset people.

Seriously. I called my dad at work to tell him the news and knew he'd be bummed. Ended it with, "But the good news is, you're not a Disney cast member taking guest phone calls today! They are going to have the worst day ever."

 

[Farro]

One plus for us is that we don't do fireworks or parades or meet greets. My son was so offended by it last time we tried

Yeah, that part we wouldn't miss at all!

What I understand is needed but don't like is the reserving parks for each days, if they get rid of hopping, masks outdoors and probably limited eating options, etc., probably shortened hours,....

 

[ugagal07]

I feel bad for people renting DVC points.

That’s us... arriving on July 19th. Can’t reschedule for next year. Already moved reservation 3 times. First and probably last time renting.

 

[VeronicaZS]

Looking at changing our August trip to November and it will be so much more expensive, tickets are $355 more, same room at CBR is $600 more and the airfare is $300 more. Plus, my in-laws got a great non-refundable rate for CBR through undercover tourist so I'm not even sure how that would work. I feel stuck.
At least I have some time to get mentally prepared for "new" Disney.