Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Hummingbird]

I also think people need to prepare themselves and realize that low capacity will not equal short wait times. I know I was thinking yay everyday is gonna be like after hours, but in reality, it’s going to be long waits to get on things because of distancing measures.

Honestly, I don't mind the long-ish waits because the thought of not being in a shoulder to shoulder crowd and having my heels run over by strollers/ecvs is very very enticing.

 

[rteetz]

Normally, I'm in the loop, but I had to leave for a few hours today right before WDW presented, and I'm overwhelmed with trying to catch up. If someone would be kind enough to try and answer these questions, I'd greatly appreciate it:

1. I think I read that they're only dealing right now with people with current reservations. So, if I have a DVC check-in for June 27th (yes, I understand they'll open June 22nd), can my DVC owner call to try and change that to mid-July at this time?

2. If I have dated tickets (June 27th - July 7th), and my DVC owner can switch my dates, will I be able to switch those ticket dates?

3. Since they're moving to a new reservation system, does that mean only one park per day? I currently have 10-day park hoppers, so are they a waste of money if I use them on this trip?

4. Will Disney's Magical Express be operating?

5. Did they mention if the pools would be opened?

I'm sure we don't have answers to all of these, but any comments/feedback on any of the above would be really helpful. TIA!

1. I believe they can depending on availability
2. unclear right now
3. doesn’t sound like park hopping will be an option at first
4. unknown
5. pools will be open

 

[e_yerger]

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Hmm this makes me think that Skyliner will be in operation.

 

[Farro]

About waits, I would be most concerned with waits for transportation. Either it will work out fine because of such a reduced capacity or you could be waiting a loooonnngggg time to get to rope-drop!

 

[cakebaker]

What exactly are you disappointed about? That they're not opening until July, or that there will be restrictions?

That they were deceptive to their customers is the sole reason. The date was not a huge issue for me after seeing Dvc could go earlier. I do think some restrictions are excessive, but we had almost decided to go ahead just to say we were there the first day and get that experience. So nope, those things were not what pushed me over the edge. Their shady business practices did. You don’t have to agree.

 

[Mrs Grumpy]

So we are booked at All Stars in September. If that is the case and it is still closed do you think they would just cancel us or move us?

 

[SaintsManiac]

Hmm this makes me think that Skyliner will be in operation.

It’s the mode of transportation that makes the most sense right now.

 

[DISJeff74]

Agree. David's and the other brokers likely did not like to hear they news today. They are in a mess now. You will have people who won't want to go with no parks and want a refund. Owners will expect the rest of their money if the properties are available for check-in and certainly won't return the money. What was already a messy situation just got even messier... and can a renter even win a chargeback if the reservation is available to be checked into (my guess is no). Going to be a complete mess.

Messy Situation Reporting - I have a 6/25 - 7/3 Split stay AKL/Poly renting Points through DVCStore (AKL 3 nights) and Davids (Poly 5 nights). I fully expect that after all I have read about Davids I would be #*#*()@ on the Poly 5 night stay because the DVC resorts will be open. However, DVCStore is taking the same position also initially as of moments ago. I'm sure its in the fine print but am I really about to lose $3,000 over this? Flying from CT to stay in an expensive hotel with no theme park access? Oh...and I technically have to self-quarantine the whole time anyway because I am from CT based on the executive order. Hopefully at my request at least DVCStore via the Owner will attempt to re-book later in the summer for 3 of the nights. I don't want a refund I just want to re-book later in August!!

 

[SaintsManiac]

That they were deceptive to their customers is the sole reason. The date was not a huge issue for me after seeing Dvc could go earlier. I do think some restrictions are excessive, but we had almost decided to go ahead just to say we were there the first day and get that experience. So nope, those things were not what pushed me over the edge. Their shady business practices did. You don’t have to agree.

I don’t think anything they did was shady, but whatever floats your boat I suppose.

 

[indylaw99]

I have a question I am not sure can be answered! I feel a bit in limbo because we purchased our APs in February (faaaaaabulous timing) but now haven't activated them. So am I an annual passholder for purposes of being contacted about my reservation for my July trip? Or am I out of luck because I can't activate it until I get there? MDE shows that I have an annual pass and it is linked to my DVC reservation. But I know we don't have AP benefits yet for things like buying merchandise.

 

[cakebaker]

I don’t think anything they did was shady, but whatever floats your boat I suppose.

I would hope we’re each free to draw our own conclusions.

 

[JacknSally]

So we are booked at All Stars in September. If that is the case and it is still closed do you think they would just cancel us or move us?

I would expect them to move you, not cancel you outright.

 

[e_yerger]

So we are booked at All Stars in September. If that is the case and it is still closed do you think they would just cancel us or move us?

If you plan on going, then I would keep your reservation. I have a feeling that they'll move you.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I have a question I am not sure can be answered! I feel a bit in limbo because we purchased our APs in February (faaaaaabulous timing) but now haven't activated them. So am I an annual passholder for purposes of being contacted about my reservation for my July trip? Or am I out of luck because I can't activate it until I get there? MDE shows that I have an annual pass and it is linked to my DVC reservation. But I know we don't have AP benefits yet for things like buying merchandise.

I would call the Passholder line when you have time to wait on hold.

 

[andyman8]

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I’ve been hearing this as well. As I posted many, many pages ago, plan to see YC remain closed, same with AoA and most of all of the All-Stars initially. I had heard a while ago that their initial goal to get one moderate open (ideally CBR due to the Skyliner) and one value (probably Pop since the Skyliner and its size). I had heard this a while ago, so it’s possible this could have changed. To be fair, I had also heard that the cash-side of mixed use DVC resorts (i.e. BLT and CR) would also open limitedly before the parks, and that doesn’t appear to be the case.

Also expect to see similar procedures to post-9/11 when they took out entire buildings at GF, Poly, and most of the Values and Mods and never said anything.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

1. I believe they can depending on availability
2. unclear right now
3. doesn’t sound like park hopping will be an option at first
4. unknown
5. pools will be open

I will be interested in seeing about Park hopping.. my biggest point of confusion is readmission. If I leave for an ADR at Yacht, will I be denied reentry? If a kid needs a nap, no reentry? Hmm.. hope not.

 

[rteetz]

I will be interested in seeing about Park hopping.. my biggest point of confusion is readmission. If I leave for an ADR at Yacht, will I be denied reentry? If a kid needs a nap, no reentry? Hmm.. hope not.

Reentry should be allowed. Park hopping probably not due to needing a reservation.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

I’ve been hearing this as well. As I posted many, many pages ago, plan to see YC remain closed, same with AoA and most of all of the All-Stars initially. I had heard a while ago that their initial goal to get one moderate open (ideally CBR due to the Skyliner) and one value (probably Pop since the Skyliner and its size). I had heard this a while ago, so it’s possible this could have changed. To be fair, I had also heard that the cash-side of mixed use DVC resorts (i.e. BLT and CR) would also open limitedly before the parks, and that doesn’t appear to be the case.

Also expect to see similar procedures to post-9/11 when they took out entire buildings at GF, Poly, and most of the Values and Mods and never said anything.

BLT will open, and so Contemporary will open. BLT has zero amenities otherwise-- including food! Not even a shop.

 

[anthony2k7]

I know everyone is focused on the announcement of WDW for July, but I just came across this clip on Twitter.
The parade in Shanghai is back already, after 3 weeks. No social Distancing anymore...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1265677165959487489

Oh, and in Tokyo Ikspiari (their Downtown Disney) is reopening from June 1st.

Makes no sense. The virus hasnt suddenly become safe.

Plus right at the front at the start of that video is the lady with her mask half off.

Crazy.

 

[RamblingMad]

I will be interested in seeing about Park hopping.. my biggest point of confusion is readmission. If I leave for an ADR at Yacht, will I be denied reentry? If a kid needs a nap, no reentry? Hmm.. hope not.

If they’re at capacity, that could happen.