Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SaintsManiac]

I just find it nuts that if you have a resort reservation for next May you have to book your parks on Monday. That is just insanity.

You don’t have to. We don’t even know for sure if we can.

 

[Rxdr2013]

I just find it nuts that if you have a resort reservation for next May you have to book your parks on Monday. That is just insanity.

agree the system is going to crash!

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I just find it nuts that if you have a resort reservation for next May you have to book your parks on Monday. That is just insanity.

Not have to, you can. Maybe.

If capacity is still limited in May to the point of needing to book park days nearly a year out, we have major problems on our hands.

 

[woody337]

Universal is looking better and better.

If my hotel gets cancelled instead of being moved or I cant use all of my 5 day park tickets i'll jump on my reservation at Cabana Bay.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I don't even know what to do. Is it worth keeping the AP if we don't even know if we can get resort reservations?

I don't really mind not knowing which park I'll be going to, but I love hopping to wherever I want, when I want. For restaurants, for a random FP, for a festival. It's just the type of vacation we like to do. That and we always resort hop to check out restaurants/bars, decorations, etc. My AP expires 9/20/20, so the extra month in presumably a busy time of year doesn't make a difference.

Makes me sad. I love being an AP but with this many restrictions that will go well into 2021, I don't know if it's worth throwing the money away, especially on a renewal.

It just hard to know how to evaluate until we see how challenging getting a reservation is. Like I am sure for that first week it will be tough, but after a while maybe it really won't be a big deal to get a reservation with little notice for APs, but we just don't know

 

[skeeter31]

I just find it nuts that if you have a resort reservation for next May you have to book your parks on Monday. That is just insanity.

Just remember, park reservations for 2021 are not going to be as big of an issue as park reservations for the rest of 2020. MK reaches capacity 3 times a year (maybe). In a normal world (and judging from the fact that they’re selling tickets for 2021 they’re operating on a normal basis) you would be able to get park reservations day of for any park. It’s 2020 that’s going to be the issue with reduced capacity.

 

[Katrina Y]

Has anyone received the AP previews email? If so, can you post it here, like some our doing with the reservations emails?

I am still concerned about everyone needing a MDE account when I have all tickets linked in my account. I am scared I will mess something out. I thought it would be set up like fast passes, I always made them for everyone. Don’t want to mess things up before Monday.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

agree the system is going to crash!

Yeah, its going to crash from cancelations

 

[Sunnywho]

It makes sense that they are taking park reservations for all dates at this time. Then when they reopen dated ticket sales, they can safely include a park reservation with the ticket sale. There are time periods like Christmas that may be full up depending on limited capacity and demand.

 

[abja09]

Content of e-mail on reservation system (received 3:24pm EST):

We continue to keep the health and well-being of our cast, Guests and communities top of mind, so as we take this measured approach to reopen our Theme Parks, we will manage attendance through our new Disney Park Pass system. This new Theme Park reservation system on DisneyWorld.com will require all Guests to make advance reservations for Theme Park entry. And in order to make your reservations, you will need a My Disney Experience account and valid Theme Park ticket linked to it. If you haven’t already, be sure to link your Resort reservation to your My Disney Experience account as well.


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BE AMONG THE FIRST


Since you’re an existing ticket holder with a Disney Resort or other select hotel reservation, we’re giving you access to the Disney Park Pass system beginning June 22. Simply log into your My Disney Experience account and check for the date and Theme Park you wish to visit. To enter a Theme Park, both a reservation and valid ticket or annual pass for admission to the same Park on the same date are required. You must make a separate reservation for each date you plan to visit, even with a multi-day ticket. Please note that reservations are limited in capacity, subject to availability and are not guaranteed until confirmed. Click here for more information.


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Please remember to check the Disney Park Pass system (once available) from time to time as Theme Park reservation availability can change.


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A PHASED REOPENING


As a reminder, Magic Kingdom® Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park are scheduled to reopen on July 11, followed by EPCOT® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® on July 15.


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TICKET OPTIONS


Upon reopening, select ticket options such as Park Hopper® Option will not be available. Click here for details.


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We know your next visit will be different. But together, we can find new ways to enjoy magical moments and create memories to last a lifetime. Before you arrive, please check out some things to Know Before You Go online or call your Travel Professional to learn more.



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Hope to see you real soon!



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I received the email too for my September stay at BWV but I actually do not have tickets. I have a one day ghost ticket for me and my son that has been on my MDE for almost 5 years now. It’s not actually a valid ticket but guess Disney is seeing it as an active ticket. I’m may try to book with it on Monday and see what happens.

 

[Doingitagain]

Honestly, I think the Sept 2021 date is there to let people know this system is going to be around until then,,,not that everyone is booking all at once.

I know we have to wait for official emails, but I don’t think this is meant that it opens all at once.

IMO, they are going out to Sept 2021 to avoid the October 2021 50th anniversary rush. Also, IMO, going forward you will be able to reserve park reservations when you buy tickets. That makes Monday a mad rush, since so many people have tickets and will want reservations all at once.

Also, even though DVC members can't book rooms until 11 months out, they can still buy tickets and get park reservations if they want. This limitation of having a resort reservation to book park reservations is just this initial period.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

So......
SOON.
Sounds legit.

At least they said July and not "soon" - think they have gotten our message about that word??

 

[rteetz]

Yeah, its going to crash from cancelations

Lol

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274067808062668800

 

[Llama mama]

So do we know if children need separate MDE accounts? This doesn’t sound correct.
If they have tickets and are listed on my account and are under 18 , we should good.

 

[koszmok]

If that is true and ends up being the case, I would be furious. It wasn't your choice to close the resort where your reservation is, so Disney either needs to make it right by moving you for free or refunding all your money.

So I know it`s unique to have a 20 nights onsite reservation but I do have it. In a Value. For the 20 night paying the extra to stay in a DVC or Deluxe resort I think would cover 3-4 years worth of AP at least.

So it would be a devastating news not a disappointing one ....

 

[JacknSally]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274069355928662016

 

[Jjbbllfrg]

So 7amEST is the time to be on our web browser/pc correct?

Also, what about dining? I think that’s just as, if not more crucial?!?

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274069355928662016

 

[Nightmarefandom]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274067808062668800

No AP preview for Epcot and DHS?