Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SwirlTheCitrus]

They could only open the 4th floor of CR, with barriers to block off the tower elevators and escalators to lower floors. That would not be difficult to do at all, and they could have limited dining and shopping open with access to the monorail. They would not have to open the hotel itself for overnight guests. I would not expect all the restaurants at the resorts to open at once either, both from an occupancy and supplier standpoint.

I am imagining that they will, largely because the parks are closing early; they have the best chance of spreading out the maximum number of guests by dispersing them to resorts to have dinner and drinks.

 

[mmackeymouse]

Yep. And that sucks. I feel for people but noone could've planned for this mess and disney is trying to do things right. I could see them doing something for those people under the circumstances.

No, I get it. I don't intend to call and complain. I don't blame anyone. It just...stinks.

Right now, it seems like the two options are not use the tickets and maybe/probably not get into the parks or use these hugely valuable tickets for a less valuable experience. I just wish there was a third option, that's all. Maybe the opportunity to buy other tickets...maybe even (pie in the sky dreams here) discounted tickets. That would be fantastic.

If they wanted to offer me the Cinderella Castle suite....that would be okay too.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

If they wanted to offer me the Cinderella Castle suite....that would be okay too.

Safest place in the park

 

[gottalovepluto]

So, guess safe to cancel my 7/20 desert party ADR (

Yep if you cancel now I wonder if you’ll get your refund processed faster than waiting for Disney to cancel?

 

[zumfelde]

I don't think you are overthinking it.

I've been neutral on masks, not for them or against them. But one thing that I have noticed, most decent people are trying to avoid others at all costs....like they have the plague. I see no reason that strangers would want to snuggle up against your beach chair in the pool area specifically.

Just doesn't make sense at a resort like Hilton Head to require mask when not in room except if you go in lobby or store. Wide walkways all over resort and agree mask at a pool is just not using common sense.

 

[Remy is Up]

Yup! That is called water boarding. I hear it’s not pleasant.

I spit my drink out. Great response

 

[sullivan.kscott]

all of those lower tier indoor attractions could be dropped into fp easily. If any of the indoor shows are opened it will be with very limited capacity and honestly I wouldn't expect them to open for at least 6-8 weeks. Indoor close groups are not something anyone wants right now.

Kinda what I thought. Though, every other row in the Jamboree or "clustering" families on the peripheries of CoP would make for a decent AC respite as they're more spread out than, say, Star Tours or even iasw. I was hoping that without live performers those might live on (especially because Muppets).

 

[rteetz]

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/27/media/disney-world-open-bob-chapek/index.html

 

[SarahC97]

all of those lower tier indoor attractions could be dropped into fp easily. If any of the indoor shows are opened it will be with very limited capacity and honestly I wouldn't expect them to open for at least 6-8 weeks. Indoor close groups are not something anyone wants right now.

I guess tears will be the chaser for my wine since it sounds like Country Bears will be a no-go.

 

[Remy is Up]

if people are insistent on not listening to cms on social distancing and masks like they were at world of disney today they will ruin things. Being told over and over. Space out. Put your mask on.. one guy told a cm to go away.. i will be happy because soon,, People are going to be told to leave and universal will indeed set the tone on that. This is why we can't have nice things

 

[Remy is Up]

Kinda what I thought. Though, every other row in the Jamboree or "clustering" families on the peripheries of CoP would make for a decent AC respite as they're more spread out than, say, Star Tours or even iasw. I was hoping that without live performers those might live on (especially because Muppets).

There are multiple options currently being considered for indoor shows. But safety takes precedence and i don't think they will open initially. At least again, based on what seems to have the most support. But as we know. That can change.

 

[mmackeymouse]

Kinda what I thought. Though, every other row in the Jamboree or "clustering" families on the peripheries of CoP would make for a decent AC respite as they're more spread out than, say, Star Tours or even iasw. I was hoping that without live performers those might live on (especially because Muppets).

You make a great point in that...not only are the hours taking away the coolest times of the day, not only will people be in masks, but a lot of the AC breaks will be taken away too. Ugh, this is rough.


Now, personally....I've been in the Hall of Presidents when it was social distancing before social distancing was a thing.
I think HoP wouldn't be too terribly hard to open up with distancing measures.

 

[kverdon]

We have a stay at AKL Kidani for July 4th to 11th. We are DVC members and AP but are staying this time on a cash reservation. The reference to the DVC resorts being open to ”members and guests” gives us hope that our reservation should be ok. The timing of the parks reopening was a bit bitter sweet as we only get one shot at the parks on our last day. We knew that was a possibility and really don’t mind just hanging out with the animals. It will be interesting to see what restaurants will be open, they all show no availability right now.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I guess tears will be the chaser for my wine since it sounds like Country Bears will be a no-go.

Now that’s a deal breaker for my kid! She’s obsessed with Big Al.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

if people are insistent on not listening to cms on social distancing and masks like they were at world of disney today they will ruin things. Being told over and over. Space out. Put your mask on.. one guy told a cm to go away.. i will be happy because soon,, People are going to be told to leave and universal will indeed set the tone on that. This is why we can't have nice things

Possibly the most exciting part of everything you’ve shared, the idea that Disney is actually going to enforce their own rules. Here’s hoping!

 

[JenBush]

Kinda what I thought. Though, every other row in the Jamboree or "clustering" families on the peripheries of CoP would make for a decent AC respite as they're more spread out than, say, Star Tours or even iasw. I was hoping that without live performers those might live on (especially because Muppets).

I think shows like that might be open since they could easily spread out groups by seating parties strategically and they would be a nice thing for people to do while waiting on their virtual queue return time rather than clogging up walkways and shops.

 

[fla4fun]

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No, I get it. I don't intend to call and complain. I don't blame anyone. It just...stinks.

Right now, it seems like the two options are not use the tickets and maybe/probably not get into the parks or use these hugely valuable tickets for a less valuable experience. I just wish there was a third option, that's all. Maybe the opportunity to buy other tickets...maybe even (pie in the sky dreams here) discounted tickets. That would be fantastic.

If they wanted to offer me the Cinderella Castle suite....that would be okay too.

Somehow I doubt we will see much in the way of discounted ticket right now, since they don’t want more people buying in, they want less. I mean, you could buy some base tickets instead of your park hoppers, and they will be cheaper, but they will also have a reduced value to you if they are the normal price, based on your explanation of the reduced value of the PH.

The only way we are seeing discounts of any kind, in my opinion, is if we get to the point where occupancy is no longer an issue as far as regulations are concerned, but people don’t want to travel so they aren’t filling the rooms. I am on the fence as far as this goes, because the people here on the DIS are a small percentage of the overall guests who visit Disney. Most of us would be there in a heartbeat once all restrictions are lifted. I don’t know if the general population feels the same. Maybe? Maybe not?

Oh, and it all stinks like a carton of milk left in a hot car for a couple weeks until it explodes (my co worker never got that smell out of her car . . .).

 

[disneyfan150]

What an emotional day . . .
During the Task Force meeting this morning, I was on the phone changing my resort reservations and ticket dates minutes after the opening dates were announced. I called the Disney resort reservation line, UT, and the the Disney ticket phone line. Then, I had to go to work without having much of a chance to process the change. Later in the afternoon, I realized I lost all my ADRs and FPs due to the date change. It was sad. Now, I have been reading this thread trying to take it all in.

Thanks for all the information! This self diagnosed OCD planner appreciates the insight.

On the bright side, if Shop Disney comes through with my July mask order, I may have my character mask for my trip.

 

[RamblingMad]

if people are insistent on not listening to cms on social distancing and masks like they were at world of disney today they will ruin things. Being told over and over. Space out. Put your mask on.. one guy told a cm to go away.. i will be happy because soon,, People are going to be told to leave and universal will indeed set the tone on that. This is why we can't have nice things

Basically, asymptomatic people will show up at the park, ignore the mask rule, and spread COVID-19. People will get sick. And we might have to close down again, which would be bad. So wear a mask so things don't get bad.

 

[LSUmiss]

I think what many have been calling for all along is some perspective. The entitled, desperate, even aggressive posts I’ve seen over the past two months have really made me question a lot of things about Disney fans. If you’re lucky enough to have time off this summer, health to travel somewhere, and money to afford a trip anywhere, you’re lucky enough. Step away from the MDE and see some other places, it really is okay.

What I don’t get is ppl who are on message boards for discussions about Disney who come here to say things like your post. I can see if this was a board to discuss Covid or any other serious topics & ppl were complaining about their Disney trip. But it’s a board to discuss Disney & thread to discuss park reopening so we get it, the world sucks & some ppl are luckier than others, but that doesn’t mean ppl can’t complain about their current Disney-related situation here.