Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SwirlTheCitrus]

I guess one more question I have about the upgrade rumors: are we assuming Disney is going to do near 100% occupancy at the open resorts before they open more? I'm not sure that's a safe assumption (pun intended).

There is no way.

 

[Sarahslay]

I’m kind of hoping they don’t move me from my value resort. I’m at Pop and I want the skyliner! Though if the reason they want to move folks from values is to cut down on busses, I might be left alone....

Not gonna lie, I would love a move from Pop to Riviera.

 

[LuvDaisy&Minnie]

I got way behind on this thread late last week so I feel like I've missed a lot. Is this a new development? Are they now offering refunds instead of just extensions?

Also, can anyone tell me if we've heard anything new about AP's? Last I knew was just that they were stopping the clock until the parks reopen. I'm hoping they do something better than that.

I was able to get a refund on park tickets last Friday. No questions asked.

 

[Mit88]

Are people really arguing against people getting upgraded from moderate/value to deluxe? Haven’t we all been through enough recently that maybe, just maybe, we could all use a little break? We’re all on WDW property because we have something in common, we all love Disney. I hope you guys dont walk into a park and look at people guessing what level of hotel someone else is staying at. Disney is expensive no matter where you stay. Some people even prefer moderates and value resorts over deluxe.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Are people really arguing against people getting upgraded from moderate/value to deluxe? Haven’t we all been through enough recently that maybe, just maybe, we could all use a little break? We’re all on WDW property because we have something in common, we all love Disney. I hope you guys dont walk into a park and look at people guessing what level of hotel someone else is staying at. Disney is expensive no matter where you stay. Some people even prefer moderates and value resorts over deluxe.

Not to mention it is in no way based on fact.. we're just rumor mongering. Nobody should be getting upset!

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1267816142564847618

 

[Lewisc]

Physical distancing is far, far more important than mask wearing.

BCV does not have a quick service. It uses the BC facilities for all dining. DVC has already said that restaurants will be open for DVC so that to me means that BC restaurants in some capacity will be open

My point was, unless something has recently changed, BC/YC doesn't have a real quick service restaurant. DVC doesn't necessarily have to have a real QS restaurant available even if Jambo is closed to non NBA guests.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I’m kind of hoping they don’t move me from my value resort. I’m at Pop and I want the skyliner! Though if the reason they want to move folks from values is to cut down on busses, I might be left alone....

yeah, I was thinking if anything maybe they don't open the all stars and move people from there to POP and AoA so there are some Values open but those at least can use the Skyliner to 2 resorts

 

[cakebaker]

Are people really arguing against people getting upgraded from moderate/value to deluxe?

This is nothing new. Some people resent any kind of upgrade, always have.

Honestly, they could move me from AllStars to a grand villa and I wouldn’t go in the first few weeks. For all that people will be missing and the pia requirements while still having to pay full price, a little upgrade in resort is the least that could happen. It may even happen that those already booked at DVC might get upgraded to a better villa to make room for moves to studios.

But again, not all upgrades are real upgrades. So for those who don’t like people complaining about you getting one, don’t become them and complain that someone else got better than you. I say that knowing full well it’s going to happen.

Then there’s the real possibility it won’t happen at all.

 

[Mit88]

Not to mention it is in no way based on fact.. we're just rumor mongering. Nobody should be getting upset!

Its just mind boggling. Maybe I’ve just been ignorant to it but I never really thought of hotel tiers being a level of segregation. Most people are there to sleep between going to the parks. Not everyone wants to spend $800 a night for a bed. I love staying at the Poly and Beach Club, but if I were told the only way I could go to Disney was to sleep in a sleeping bag in the parking lot of All Star Sports and pay $100 a night to do so, I would.

 

[mhautz]

Are people really arguing against people getting upgraded from moderate/value to deluxe? Haven’t we all been through enough recently that maybe, just maybe, we could all use a little break? We’re all on WDW property because we have something in common, we all love Disney. I hope you guys dont walk into a park and look at people guessing what level of hotel someone else is staying at. Disney is expensive no matter where you stay. Some people even prefer moderates and value resorts over deluxe.

Oh I'd love it. I'm incredulous because it's too good to be true and think there are a lot of assumptions in the rumor that ALL have to be true for it to be possible. I don't think people should be getting mad about the possibilty and we should be tempering our expectations it will happen.

But, I do think rumors of individual resorts being closed and minor upgrades (such as All Stars to Pop/AoA) do make sense. But that's just MY speculation that has just as much basis in fact.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Its just mind boggling. Maybe I’ve just been ignorant to it but I never really thought of hotel tiers being a level of segregation. Most people are there to sleep between going to the parks. Not everyone wants to spend $800 a night for a bed. I love staying at the Poly and Beach Club, but if I were told the only way I could go to Disney was to sleep in a sleeping bag in the parking lot of All Star Sports and pay $100 a night to do so, I would.

People are just being ridiculous.

Disney also provides lots of resort activities and things to do that anybody can enjoy, not just people staying there. It’s basically just the pools and inside the actual rooms that are limited to guests of that resort, with some exception. Should we tell those who want their resort exclusive that it never actually was?

 

[chicagoshannon]

Are people really arguing against people getting upgraded from moderate/value to deluxe? Haven’t we all been through enough recently that maybe, just maybe, we could all use a little break? We’re all on WDW property because we have something in common, we all love Disney. I hope you guys dont walk into a park and look at people guessing what level of hotel someone else is staying at. Disney is expensive no matter where you stay. Some people even prefer moderates and value resorts over deluxe.

I've only seen 1 person argue that people shouldn't be upgraded.

 

[Farro]

How would anyone even know if someone at the hotel was upgraded?

Is this something people ask each other at the pool?

 

[Taylor'sMom]

Yeah, we are very anxious to see what happens. I am hoping that once they reopen modifications (if they do), that we can bump our trip back a week or two.

Hey, get in line! We are Pop July 5-11 and I want to push a week too!!

 

[mhautz]

How would anyone even know if someone at the hotel was upgraded?

Is this something people ask each other at the pool?

Well, I know plenty of people who would constantly be like, "wow....isn't it amazing we're staying at the Poly for $135?" the entire time on the grounds.

 

[magickingdomprincess]

I have no issue at all with people being upgraded (we're DVC so our stays are usually on points anyways). The only concern I have (and I think it's very valid) is if we're not able to use the pool because of reduced capacity due to Disney consolidating hotel stays to less resorts. Having small kids, the pools are a big factor in deciding where we stay, especially knowing we'll have less park time on our upcoming July trip.

 

[Sandiz08]

Hey, get in line! We are Pop July 5-11 and I want to push a week too!!

Any of you called ? We are July 7-15, don’t want to lose a bounceback so I haven’t cancelled yet.

 

[Farro]

Well, I know plenty of people who would constantly be like, "wow....isn't it amazing we're staying at the Poly for $135?" the entire time on the grounds.

Hmmm. I've never encountered people doing that.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Hmmm. I've never encountered people doing that.

Get it printed on a shirt.

The __________ Family
Pandemic Partying at the Poly for $135 a night!