Coronavirus and DCL Megathread - Suspension of Departures for the fleet until early November. Booking only available from early December.

[T & R]

 

[T & R]

Are we sure its not intentional..? I imagine having shallower water if you have younger kids is great.

The above photo of my kids shows the back rope that you're not supposed to swim past. Ankle deep at best. This was on the Fantasy 8 nighter last October.

 

[tinkerone]

For anyone thinking that there will not be much availability and therefore no need to discount I just saw this.

https://dclfan.com/discounts/?fbclid=IwAR3k16Gp4OmgP1VyeIIbQNZJT2zEE_35h3lDCeU8h1fncRKwDtJpA8-A5hI
Still lots of bargains to be had. I still think, even at half capacity, they may have a hard time filling up without decent discounts but only time will tell.
Of course, all this is JMO. Not worth a dime....just how I see it.

 

[wombat_5606]

The above photo of my kids shows the back rope that you're not supposed to swim past. Ankle deep at best. This was on the Fantasy 8 nighter last October.

I think that was not long after a Hurricane Dorian went through last year in late August. I was there in early September 2019 and yes, all of the sand was blown into the beach areas.

Disney will have it fixed one day, I'm sure. They have in the past after a storm has gone through.

This is Serenity Bay in front of the bar.

https://www.disboards.com/attachments/castaway-cay-crew-beach-jpg.440184/

 

[rescuetink]

Yep. I believe so. Someone else mentioned the Dream going into drydock in October. It would make sense to me to just go ahead and throw it in there now. In my opinion, rushing to get it operational to be able to sail for only 1 month before taking it in seems almost counter-productive.

Our cruise on November 1st was going to be the first sailing of the Dream out of dry dock, an unusual 7 day sailing for the Dream!! (Since someone else already adequitely replied as to why they can't dry dock early I won't address that!!)

 

[rescuetink]

Yep. I believe so. Someone else mentioned the Dream going into drydock in October. It would make sense to me to just go ahead and throw it in there now. In my opinion, rushing to get it operational to be able to sail for only 1 month before taking it in seems almost counter-productive.

Our cruise on November 1st was going to be the first sailing of the Dream out of dry dock, an unusual 7 day sailing for the Dream!! (Since someone else already adequitely replied as to why they can't dry dock early I won't address that!!)

 

[MomOTwins]

I think that was not long after a Hurricane Dorian went through last year in late August. I was there in early September 2019 and yes, all of the sand was blown into the beach areas.

Disney will have it fixed one day, I'm sure. They have in the past after a storm has gone through.

This is Serenity Bay in front of the bar.

https://www.disboards.com/attachments/castaway-cay-crew-beach-jpg.440184/

Agree that was likely hurricane-related. Even if it is not right after a direct hurricane hit, storm activity is peaking in October, and that pulls sand up. We were there in mid-November and it was back to normal--we were paddling around 10 feet from the shore.

 

[T & R]

Agree that was likely hurricane-related. Even if it is not right after a direct hurricane hit, storm activity is peaking in October, and that pulls sand up. We were there in mid-November and it was back to normal--we were paddling around 10 feet from the shore.

Which beach? The photo is from the cabana beach (family cabanas) and from what I've heard before the shutdown, it's still shallow.

 

[MomOTwins]

Which beach? The photo is from the cabana beach (family cabanas) and from what I've heard before the shutdown, it's still shallow.

We were at the family beach in three locations: near the Pelican plunge in the morning, at the ropes course later in the afternoon (water was so deep near at the ropes course even I couldn't touch the sand), and then snorkel area. Can't speak to the cabanas.

 

[T & R]

We were at the family beach in three locations: near the Pelican plunge in the morning, at the ropes course later in the afternoon (water was so deep near at the ropes course even I couldn't touch the sand), and then snorkel area. Can't speak to the cabanas.

I was hoping they would dredge the cabana beach during this down time with no cruisers on the beach. As you can tell from the photo, it's pretty shallow. Considering the cost of cabanas, I was hoping they would give some extra attention to fixing up that beach while we're gone. On another note, looking at the photos is kind of depressing me since we have no option to go on a Disney Cruise right now. Could have a million dollar bill in my pocket and still can't go on a Disney Cruise. I wish one of the other cruise lines would hurry up and be "the first one in the pool" so DCL can observe, make adjustments and then get started themselves. Seems like that's what they're waiting for, a canary in the coal mine.

 

[AquaDame]

I was hoping they would dredge the cabana beach during this down time with no cruisers on the beach. As you can tell from the photo, it's pretty shallow. Considering the cost of cabanas, I was hoping they would give some extra attention to fixing up that beach while we're gone. On another note, looking at the photos is kind of depressing me since we have no option to go on a Disney Cruise right now. Could have a million dollar bill in my pocket and still can't go on a Disney Cruise. I wish one of the other cruise lines would hurry up and be "the first one in the pool" so DCL can observe, make adjustments and then get started themselves. Seems like that's what they're waiting for, a canary in the coal mine.

International travel is getting more complicated for the US by the day... I'm sure they're feeling depressed as well.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/23/world/europe/coronavirus-EU-American-travel-ban.html
I only mention it because of the islands under some portion of EU jurisdiction... there are so many moving parts to moving cruise ships, and with maritime rules the way they are they can't simply stop going places... we NEED ports to visit.

 

[harriet2]

International travel is getting more complicated for the US by the day... I'm sure they're feeling depressed as well.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/23/world/europe/coronavirus-EU-American-travel-ban.html
I only mention it because of the islands under some portion of EU jurisdiction... there are so many moving parts to moving cruise ships, and with maritime rules the way they are they can't simply stop going places... we NEED ports to visit.

I think the islands under EU jurisdiction don't follow the EU closures like that. They aren't part of the Schengen area (as far as I know), so they make their own rules. I know at least the Dutch isles are doing that (even didn't allow Dutch travellers).

 

[AquaDame]

I think the islands under EU jurisdiction don't follow the EU closures like that. They aren't part of the Schengen area (as far as I know), so they make their own rules. I know at least the Dutch isles are doing that (even didn't allow Dutch travellers).

That is good news then..! It'd just come down to whether they follow along by choice.

 

[T & R]

I think the islands under EU jurisdiction don't follow the EU closures like that. They aren't part of the Schengen area (as far as I know), so they make their own rules. I know at least the Dutch isles are doing that (even didn't allow Dutch travellers).

Also many of the islands' economies are almost entirely dependent on tourism while the EU is not. So very easy for the EU to say no visitors but would be incredibly naive to think their (commonwealth islands, colonies or whatever you call them) could do the same. Many people do not realize that taking out your economy and your people's means to support themselves/families can be just as deadly or even more deadly than a virus. Venezuela for example.

 

[AZMermaid]

Did anyone else get the flexibility email? Basically you can move your cruise (Not cancel) within 15 days of travel without penalty between now and 3/31/21. New Cruise must be by 4/1/22. I wonder if that implies a new date for Wish?

 

[rescuetink]

Did anyone else get the flexibility email? Basically you can move your cruise (Not cancel) within 15 days of travel without penalty between now and 3/31/21. New Cruise must be by 4/1/22. I wonder if that implies a new date for Wish?

I got it for my Nov cruise!!

 

[fdefulvio]

I know the 125% FCC is only on the base fare and doesn’t include taxes and fees. I rebooked for 2021 and was told the taxes and fees for the canceled cruise would be credited back to my CC. Is this true? If so, how long before I can expect it to post to my CC account?

 

[Snowwhyt]

I know the 125% FCC is only on the base fare and doesn’t include taxes and fees. I rebooked for 2021 and was told the taxes and fees for the canceled cruise would be credited back to my CC. Is this true? If so, how long before I can expect it to post to my CC account?

Not quite this long.

 

["Got Disney"]

UGH! when I booked my cruise I used cash and DVC points. I saved 30% it was a discounted cruise for DVC, not DV member cruise just a discounted cruise for sept....they have no discounted cruises for 2021....so if they cancel us even with the extra 25% I loose out big time. Another $650 in cash and another 70 points for the same Deck 6 verandah cabin, same cruise, but in May. Its like Disney giveth and Disney take it away They should allow the same discount. I used only 145 points and $1100 for second person. I checked it out just to see if I stay-ith or if I go-ith ....looks like I stay-ith unless they cancel- ith

 

[JM23457]

I know the 125% FCC is only on the base fare and doesn’t include taxes and fees. I rebooked for 2021 and was told the taxes and fees for the canceled cruise would be credited back to my CC. Is this true? If so, how long before I can expect it to post to my CC account?

Yes, it's true. You'll likely get the refund within a week.