Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression they reversed their decision on that.

I agree that cleaning between every ride sounds logistically impossible, but why can Disney get away with not taking a safety precaution that Fun Spot is taking? FS has the luxury of having less guests in an entire year than Disney sees in a single day, so they can run things at super low and slow capacity, so it's very very different. Just looks strange. If it's necessary 1 place it is at both.

Take LEGOLAND as an example who is not requiring face masks. They are getting away without having to do that safety precaution located in a county with rising cases. To answer your question though it was my understanding that hand sanitizers will be at the entrance or exit of each attraction so touching the surfaces shouldn’t be as much of an issue. I’m sure there will be periodic cleanings also during the day.

 

[NJlauren]

Update from Disneyland Paris: Les Villages Nature Paris is going to reopen as of June 22nd.
I am trying to think of an equivalent in WDW or DL for this, but I'm not sure there is. It's probably the closest to a Deluxe WDW resort we have, 25 minutes by shuttle from DLP. So, a deluxe resort with recreation activities you can do here. Probably if more Americans stayed here, they wouldn't complain as much about the DLP hotels ;-)

Anyway, it's the first part of the Disneyland Paris resort, with the golf course (which should reopen today with reservations) that reopens. So good news

I think its maybe similar to the cabins at fort wilderness? with the type of recreation activities.

BTW this is very good news!

 

[mhautz]

Take LEGOLAND as an example who is not requiring face masks. They are getting away without having to do that safety precaution located in a county with rising cases. To answer your question though it was my understanding that hand sanitizers will be at the entrance or exit of each attraction so touching the surfaces shouldn’t be as much of an issue. I’m sure there will be periodic cleanings also during the day.

That's because they don't buy into the hype and know Everything is Awesome! (Sorry, couldn't help myself)

 

[RWinNOLA]

It gives more time to clean and sanitize the parks overnight.

I really don’t think it’s about sanitizing parks overnight. It just makes sense to me that Disney transportation will be an issue because they will operate at reduced capacity. The only way to avoid this excessive congestion at opening and closing is to double up on transportation by staggering operating hours for all the parks.

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

That's because they don't buy into the hype and know Everything is Awesome! (Sorry, couldn't help myself)

lol. Cute reply. And you may be right on their logic.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

.. just happy that after the park hours modifications MNSSHP hours are still there.... I HOPE IT HAPPENS!!

 

[gottalovepluto]

I got the email! I don't have any resort reservations or tickets, and my last AP expired over a year ago.

I live nearby and would really love to go, but if I'm actually given an opportunity to purchase tickets ahead of anyone who had real plans that wouldn't be fair.

We have tried to tell people the email doesn’t mean jack

 

[WonderlandisReality]

We rented a car after reading the comments on here regarding transportation. We should be fine driving from the resorts to the parks right? We wouldn’t be turned away at the parking lot?

 

[Vern60]

I know this has probably been hashed over a thousand times already but after so much reading this is how I think booking a new trip would go?
You first need to use the new system to book a resort and park tickets, but then you still need to reserve parks as well? I guess what I'm getting at is what if there is no or extremely limited availability?
Maybe I'm recalling it wrong but I seem to remember you had to have a park ticket before you can make park reservations, would those tickets have to be paid in full or would just a deposit suffice I wonder?
I guess we'll have to wait for the new system to come out to know for sure but I don't think I'd want to buy any tickets or resort reservations not knowing if I'll get the parks I want when I want.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

We rented a car after reading the comments on here regarding transportation. We should be fine driving from the resorts to the parks right? We wouldn’t be turned away at the parking lot?

They will probably scan your band, or check the reservations like they do for ADRs at the resorts.

 

[mhautz]

We rented a car after reading the comments on here regarding transportation. We should be fine driving from the resorts to the parks right? We wouldn’t be turned away at the parking lot?

Technically not answered, but since they do not appear to be doing a closed bubble, I would guess driving is allowed. Probably encouraged.

 

[MaC410]

.. just happy that after the park hours modifications MNSSHP hours are still there.... I HOPE IT HAPPENS!!

I hope the parties happen too...but only if they are worth happening. No fireworks? No parades? No meet & greets? There really wouldn't be a point to the parties.

 

[RWinNOLA]

We rented a car after reading the comments on here regarding transportation. We should be fine driving from the resorts to the parks right? We wouldn’t be turned away at the parking lot?

Haven’t seen anything official regarding self parking but I’d imagine they would encourage that as it would put less of a strain on the WDW transportation system since they are likely to operate at reduced capacity.

 

[mitsukoshi samurai]

Haven’t seen anything official regarding self parking but I’d imagine they would encourage that as it would put less of a strain on the WDW transportation system if they operate at reduced capacity.

With suspended resort parking fee

 

[Kelandsam]

I have a package booked for Nov 14-18 2020 including dining and received the “your trip is impacted” email letting me know my dining is being removed.

 

[Brianstl]

With suspended resort parking fee

I don’t see that happening.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Apparently my husband’s plan for our Christmas trip was to purchase APs. We had them in 2019 and it was great. Very happy we don’t have them for 2020 but hoping 2021 will be better. I’m still a little leery though. We have regular tickets purchased for our August trip, any chance we can just upgrade to AP then? Would take the guess work out of the mix for our December ticket situation.

 

[Violetspider]

I know this has probably been hashed over a thousand times already but after so much reading this is how I think booking a new trip would go?
You first need to use the new system to book a resort and park tickets, but then you still need to reserve parks as well? I guess what I'm getting at is what if there is no or extremely limited availability?
Maybe I'm recalling it wrong but I seem to remember you had to have a park ticket before you can make park reservations, would those tickets have to be paid in full or would just a deposit suffice I wonder?
I guess we'll have to wait for the new system to come out to know for sure but I don't think I'd want to buy any tickets or resort reservations not knowing if I'll get the parks I want when I want.

There are a lot of moving parts that don't seem to be working together the more I think about it. I totally understand the 3 day rolling cap for AP park reservations for locals and non-resort stays. No questions there. But like you said how do you book an onsite trip if you don't know you can even get into the parks on the days your booking? And what about the 60/30 thing? How can you make 60 day ADRs, but can only get park reservations 30 days out? That makes little sense and has to be wrong.

 

[Jrb1979]

Not sure if anyone saw this but apparently Disney will start AP payment plans as soon as the parks reopen.

 

[Vern60]

There are a lot of moving parts that don't seem to be working together the more I think about it. I totally understand the 3 day rolling cap for AP park reservations for locals and non-resort stays. No questions there. But like you said how do you book an onsite trip if you don't know you can even get into the parks on the days your booking. And what about the 60/30 thing. How can you make 60 day ADRs, but can only get park reservations 30 days out. That makes little sense and has to be wrong.

Thanks for replying, glad I'm not the only a little confused, (not implying you're confused, LOL, but hopefully you know what I mean). I'm still holding out hope for a Christmas trip but I'm definitely having some serious doubts. After this school year and kids locked up at home I'd love to treat them though. Oldest son also had his Disneyland trip with high school marching band cancelled, so I'm hoping something will work out.