WDW COVID-19 Operational Changes- Reservation System-Rope Drop Procedures

[Pills]

So, for those of us that rebooked a cancelled trip and got free dining - is that going away also? (Apologies if that's been answered already).

 

[GADisneyDad14]

For APs, remember in Shanghai they are continuing to extend AP expiration dates during what they formally call the "Advanced Registration Period" when reservations are required/limited for park entry.

I'm speculating, but I can't imagine they don't do something similar here.

 

[elgerber]

For APs, remember in Shanghai they are continuing to extend AP expiration dates during what they formally call the "Advanced Registration Period" when reservations are required/limited for park entry.

I'm speculating, but I can't imagine they don't do something similar here.

I would love this, but my question is do they not extend our date then until the reservation period is over? Mine expires 9/1, and I am gold. I am trying to rebook for December (DVC) but at this point I have no idea when my pass expires, or when I will know when my pass expires.

 

[Chef Dion]

I would love to know how they choose which guests to send these emails!!! I have 2 resort reservations and tickets for this Sept and dec and have still heard nothing from Disney! These reservations were made early last year!!!

My guess is they are contacting those with reservations during the phase 1 portion of opening. More likely September and December will fall under phase 2, with different set of rules, and will be contacted at a later time.

Has anyone with a dining plan received an email yet? I'm not worried about the email itself, but it seems the FP and ADR cancellations emails have gone out but I haven't specifically seen any DDP email reports yet.

Have not recieved an official email regarding DDP cancellation/credit as of yet. Though the information rguarding DDP cancellation has been posted on the official web site. I posted a link a few hours ago to that page.

WDW/Theme Park COVID-19 Operat

Here is another help information link.
https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/p...nq/storm/assets/enhancrV2/23/logos/disney.png

According to this link. They will be cancelling all dining plans and adjusting the cost of current reservation packages accordingly.

I forsee a lot of rebookings getting cancelled because the free dining that was offered as a concession for COVID cancellations in March and April will no longer be valid.

 

[goofy78]

Just want to say thanks for all of this info. I was going to cancel our July 23-28 vacation with the news of canceling dining reservations but I have thought some more about it and I am going to go. California Grill brunch might have to wait yet again. Hopefully I can score another one!

 

[BeachPrincess]

For APs, remember in Shanghai they are continuing to extend AP expiration dates during what they formally call the "Advanced Registration Period" when reservations are required/limited for park entry.

I'm speculating, but I can't imagine they don't do something similar here.

For APs, remember in Shanghai they are continuing to extend AP expiration dates during what they formally call the "Advanced Registration Period" when reservations are required/limited for park entry.

I'm speculating, but I can't imagine they don't do something similar here.

I sure hope so!

 

[CogsworthTN]

I assume this is a quote from an email? This is the absolute horror that exists with Disney's email communication system: passholders not consistently getting emails about special events, soft openings, etc.

Count us as one who never receive emails concerning passholder events etc...

 

[NMK62303]

Have a room only at CBR 7/15-19 and a room only at Pop 10/28-11/2. Also had a package with FD from 6/24-28. No emails received as of yet.

 

[Chef Dion]

So, for those of us that rebooked a cancelled trip and got free dining - is that going away also? (Apologies if that's been answered already).

Yes

 

[Jess.stw]

My guess is they are contacting those with reservations during the phase 1 portion of opening. More likely September and December will fall under phase 2, with different set of rules, and will be contacted at a later time.



Have not recieved an official email regarding DDP cancellation/credit as of yet. Though the information rguarding DDP cancellation has been posted on the official web site. I posted a link a few hours ago to that page.

WDW/Theme Park COVID-19 Operat

You would think, but my husband got the email and we are September....he is linked, ticket and has a few ADR's.... my account has the package and the free dining and I haven't gotten anything.

 

[2letterwords]

Are they only contacting those with dining plans right now? We have a split stay booked beginning August 11 but no emails yet.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Are they only contacting those with dining plans right now? We have a split stay booked beginning August 12 but no emails yet.

It seems all over the place. You can find examples of every situation getting or not getting e-mails. Pretty typical Disney e-mail situation, IMO.

 

[2letterwords]

I figured as much. I haven't gotten emails in the past related to trip updates, etc...

 

[Tess]

Does anyone know, if I rented DVC points, will the DVC owner get the email, or will I? I didn't get a confirmation email from Disney like I have before when I booked with rented DVC points but my reservation is in MDE. I also have an active AP in MDE.

The email should come to you because your name, not the owner's, is on the resort reservation. I just received my email at 11:45 a.m. or so--it seems they are batching the emails. We are booked 10/8-16/20--BCV.

 

[Llama mama]

I am booked for 7/31-8/8 YC
I still have all my ADR’s
My FP day was supposed to be Monday.
No email

 

[Music City Mama]

Does anyone know, if I rented DVC points, will the DVC owner get the email, or will I? I didn't get a confirmation email from Disney like I have before when I booked with rented DVC points but my reservation is in MDE. I also have an active AP in MDE.

I rented points and I received an email around 10:30 (CT) this morning. If I go into MDE, my FPs are gone, but my ADRs are still there (I'm sure they'll disappear soon). My reservation (check-in/check-out) is before the parks open, but after DVC opens. My owner has been trying desperately the past two days to get in touch with DVC to see if she can move my dates but the phone number is just a busy signal (I've seen on the DVC sub-forum that a lot of people are having that issue). *sigh*

 

[4My3KGirls]

We have CBR booked for Thanksgiving week. This was rescheduled from Spring Break. As of this time (probably cursing myself) I have not received an e-mail and my ADRs are still intact. I am holding on to the tiniest thread of hope that maybe there's a chance that capacity could be increased by Thanksgiving week that they can accommodate all currently reserved ADRs (our 180 day just happened on Tuesday) and maybe ours won't be cancelled. We probably have the latest set of ADRs that could have been made. I know its a long shot, but it's what's keeping me off the ledge right now.

 

[parasail_of_congress]

So, for those of us that rebooked a cancelled trip and got free dining - is that going away also? (Apologies if that's been answered already).

Yes, but it appears if you rebooked with free dining, you may qualify for a room discount:

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If guests were recipients of the Free Disney World Dining Plan offered to guests impacted by the closure, their plans will be canceled as well and they will have the option to rebook at a later date with a hefty 35% room discount.
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https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020...dining-plans-and-current-dining-reservations/

 

[Wonders_Of_Life]

Are they only contacting those with dining plans right now? We have a split stay booked beginning August 11 but no emails yet.

I received An email this morning stating I’m guaranteed priority yadda yadda and I have no dining or FP+ reservations, and I’ve only paid the deposit.

 

[peaceluv&mickeymouse]

You would think, but my husband got the email and we are September....he is linked, ticket and has a few ADR's.... my account has the package and the free dining and I haven't gotten anything.

Same here. I am the lead on the reservation for September and my daughter got the email not me.