Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[abnihon]

Seems like are really trying to limit this to DVC members and local APs and keep everyone else away..

 

[abnihon]

I feel like Disney is trying to subtlety break up with us all and we’re not taking the hint..

 

[dreamit]

Seems like are really trying to limit this to DVC members and local APs and keep everyone else away..

I’m wondering if it’s that they have to have the DVC side open anyway, they may try to also keep the cash reservations to those resorts.

 

[cakebaker]

Seems like are really trying to limit this to DVC members and local APs and keep everyone else away..

I don't think they wanted to open at all. I think Universal and every other theme park in the area forced their hand. So they opened, offering as little as they possibly could and don't really care how appealing it is to anyone. If you're willing to go with all the cuts, they're fine with it. If not, they don't really want you anyway. I think the NBA and other possible sports deals helped them financially enough that opening was not such a priority. DVC HAD to open. They were treading on thin ice legally by keeping them closed for so long when they were not required to do so.

 

[Moliphino]

Question - to those cancelling trips this summer due to the mandatory mask rule, where are you coming from? I’m from Massachusetts where the expectation is you don’t leave your house to walk your dog without wearing a mask. So this whole mandatory mask thing literally is no different than what we are dealing with right now, plus the uncomfortable Florida heat added to it. But I get that and am prepared for that extra element.

I’m interested in understanding if people cancelling due to this are from states where mask use is more flexible or not as vastly used.

In more rurul/suburban areas of MA nobody is wearing them when walking their dogs. You don't encounter enough other people to make it necessary. I do see good compliance for all stores/restaurants, not that I go to any often.

 

[cakebaker]

I’m wondering if it’s that they have to have the DVC side open anyway, they may try to also keep the cash reservations to those resorts.

Their update includes DVC members and guests, so cash reservations still stand. I have one, could go, but we're not.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Seems like are really trying to limit this to DVC members and local APs and keep everyone else away..

Makes a lot of sense IMO that the decisions made can both keep people who go safer, and also deter people from coming to keep crowds down so they aren’t having to be the ones to turn people away.

People speculated FL residents only for a while, and I think that would lead to a lot of really pissed off people especially from just outside state lines. But you make it unappealing to come from a distance or try to have your big once in a lifetime type Disney vacation, and then guests are making the call themselves.

 

[tcherjen]

I have reservations for the week(with park tickets) of July 18th. Do we know for certain if someones resort wont open, they will be moved to another resort? And if they do that, who is responsible for the price difference if there is one? Also I have my FP's selected, I assume that wont have any influence on park reservations? Will the FP's even be utilized?

Unfortunately, none of us have any information.
From what I read- previous moves
If the resorts were impacted due to construction or something people were asked to move. Most of what I read, some had to pay price difference.
As far as FP- I have some good ones too, but won’t know if they are useless with new system.
We have a stay July 19-24 at FQ. I read tumors resort may be closed. I am anxious to see at this is my 4th or maybe 5th lol reschedule.

 

[jlwhitney]

Question - to those cancelling trips this summer due to the mandatory mask rule, where are you coming from? I’m from Massachusetts where the expectation is you don’t leave your house to walk your dog without wearing a mask. So this whole mandatory mask thing literally is no different than what we are dealing with right now, plus the uncomfortable Florida heat added to it. But I get that and am prepared for that extra element.

I’m interested in understanding if people cancelling due to this are from states where mask use is more flexible or not as vastly used.

I am in NE FL and not many are wearing them in my area

 

[VeronicaZS]

Shorter wait times. A lot of speculation if reduced staffing and constant cleaning meant wait times would be just as long as a normal day. Chapek seems to think no. I guess time will tell.

Don't forget to factor in much shorter operating hours as well. I hope for shorter wait times and will be watching the first few weeks of operations like a hawk.

 

[tinkerhon]

Question - to those cancelling trips this summer due to the mandatory mask rule, where are you coming from? I’m from Massachusetts where the expectation is you don’t leave your house to walk your dog without wearing a mask. So this whole mandatory mask thing literally is no different than what we are dealing with right now, plus the uncomfortable Florida heat added to it. But I get that and am prepared for that extra element.

I’m interested in understanding if people cancelling due to this are from states where mask use is more flexible or not as vastly used.

NYC here, and booked for July - not even sure if we will be able to fly into Orlando ! If we are, but we cancel anyway, masks will just be part of it - too much money for such a decreased experience , imho - no fireworks hurt - parks closing earlier, and I have a feeling bus transportation COULD be a nightmare - I would rather go when we get the Disney experience that we are used to over our past 20 years and over 50-60 trips - if that experience is no longer possible down the line, we still have amazing memories to look back on with no regret !

 

[Eric Smith]

Seems like are really trying to limit this to DVC members and local APs and keep everyone else away..

I think they're going to be consolidating resorts and they're trying to finalize how they are going to do that before they announce it. I think that is part of why they have cut off bookings.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Question - to those cancelling trips this summer due to the mandatory mask rule, where are you coming from? I’m from Massachusetts where the expectation is you don’t leave your house to walk your dog without wearing a mask. So this whole mandatory mask thing literally is no different than what we are dealing with right now, plus the uncomfortable Florida heat added to it. But I get that and am prepared for that extra element.

I’m interested in understanding if people cancelling due to this are from states where mask use is more flexible or not as vastly used.

I’m in southeast Michigan. Masks are required in all public indoor places and most people are following the rules, myself included. However, I canceled my July trip based on the mask requirement. Wearing a mask at Disney is totally different than a 2 hour shopping trip. Also my kids have not been out in public and are not used to wearing masks. They would be miserable.

 

[Sandiz08]

I was playing around with dates and non dvc resorts pop up in modification for August 3rd on, only a few though.

 

[Jiminy76]

Obey rules and you won't be shamed. Too bad. Sometimes people have to be called out and ostracized for outing others in danger and not following rules. Its the same at universal. No different at all

This is a very dangerous mentality and having random park customers confront other customers and shame them could lead to verbal and physical confrontations. If people see a person blatantly ignoring the mask rules they should make a cast member aware so they can act accordingly. Promoting a vigilantly mentality to mask enforcement will lead to much worse issues than the initial infraction you are trying to call out.

 

[Jacq7414]

In more rurul/suburban areas of MA nobody is wearing them when walking their dogs. You don't encounter enough other people to make it necessary. I do see good compliance for all stores/restaurants, not that I go to any often.

Same. We are in the suburbs of NYC (Long Island) and people don’t wear the masks outside on the street. At least in my area. It’s really easy to cross the street or stay 6 feet away from people while outside. People do wear them inside stores.

 

[GusGusTheMouse]

In more rurul/suburban areas of MA nobody is wearing them when walking their dogs. You don't encounter enough other people to make it necessary. I do see good compliance for all stores/restaurants, not that I go to any often.

Interesting you say that... I’m in a suburban area and masks are a must.

Also are you talking about curbside takeout/pickup for store/restaurants? Retail and restaurants are not open yet for customers to enter...

 

[OKWFan88]

Question - to those cancelling trips this summer due to the mandatory mask rule, where are you coming from? I’m from Massachusetts where the expectation is you don’t leave your house to walk your dog without wearing a mask. So this whole mandatory mask thing literally is no different than what we are dealing with right now, plus the uncomfortable Florida heat added to it. But I get that and am prepared for that extra element.

I’m interested in understanding if people cancelling due to this are from states where mask use is more flexible or not as vastly used.

Denver CO here (technically a suburb outside of Denver)... Masks were mandatory, and I wore it every time I went out. Not ideal but following the rules... and we don't have humidity like FL does so I can't even imagine how uncomfortable it will get. Our trip got cancelled because it was scheduled the end of June into July so parks wouldn't have been open nor would have POP apparently. But even if we had a later date in July scheduled with all the restrictions just wouldn't fit for my family. We will try again in Nov or Dec.

 

[skeeter31]

NYC here, and booked for July - not even sure if we will be able to fly into Orlando ! If we are, but we cancel anyway, masks will just be part of it - too much money for such a decreased experience , imho - no fireworks hurt - parks closing earlier, and I have a feeling bus transportation COULD be a nightmare - I would rather go when we get the Disney experience that we are used to over our past 20 years and over 50-60 trips - if that experience is no longer possible down the line, we still have amazing memories to look back on with no regret !

Were you really expecting Disney to just reopen with everything operational as normal? I don’t get this mindset. We’ve had 3+ months now to prepare for what Disney was going to announce, and it’s pretty spot on with what most on here have been saying. Yet over the past day people have been acting as if the rug has been pulled out from under them. I don’t get it. I guess some people really were expecting their summer vacation to proceed as normal, when nothing else in the world is anywhere close to normal right now.

 

[Moliphino]

Interesting you say that... I’m in a suburban area and masks are a must.

Also are you talking about curbside takeout/pickup for store/restaurants? Retail and restaurants are not open yet for customers to enter...

I'm in western MA. I mean grocery stores, hardware stores, CVS, and going in to restaurants to pick up takeout. I don't see anyone wearing them on hiking trails or walking/running/biking around town.