Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[MrsBooch]

That’s a totally different animal. They just presented to the city a few weeks ago. Disneyland has only about 1 million DVC points currently (Saratoga Springs alone has more than 10x what all of Disneyland has) and the pent up demand there is very clear. I’d be blown away if that was on the block.

Yeah i was more making the point that there is still a dvc resort being developed - they haven't totally scrapped development.

 

[rpb718]

I can see those being the preview dates for MK and AK. HS and Epcot don’t open until 7/15. Might they have later preview dates to give those two parks more time to implement changes and train CMs before testing their procedures on APs and other CMs?

Cm are being called to start work on the 28th, all at the same time, so the parks will be ready by MK/AK opening day

I'm confused. If all parks would be ready for previews, why are only MK & AK opening on July 11? I know if my trip to WDW started between July 11-14 and I heard that EP & HS had previews prior to July 11 for APs, I wouldn't be too happy.

 

[Eric Smith]

Reflections may have been cancelled but they are still moving forward with the DVC Disneyland resort (...i think)

Same here. We’re already saving up for that one. Reflections makes sense since they haven’t even sold most of riviera yet.

 

[andyman8]

How much was already torn up due to Reflections? Anything that is lost and can't come back?

Mostly just site prep and land clearing (i.e. bye, bye River Country) but they had moved certain “chess pieces” around to make room for the new resort as well, which did involve closures and construction.

Looks like some permits were released back in early April and some more in early May that detailed the site plan and layout.

 

[chicagoshannon]

How much was already torn up due to Reflections? Anything that is lost and can't come back?

they moved the entire horse barn and discontinued Mickey's BBQ for Reflections. Most of the site is over where River Country was though.

 

[CastAStone]

How much was already torn up due to Reflections? Anything that is lost and can't come back?

River Country and Mickey’s Backyard BBQ were completely removed. The nature trail is closed but looks recoverable in recent aerial photos.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

This is some news:

https://allears.net/2020/06/14/several-stores-in-disney-springs-are-unexpectedly-closed-today/

Maybe there's some cast training, now that they're starting to call back more cast members? Just throwing ideas out!

 

[andyman8]

Maybe there's some cast training, now that they're starting to call back more cast members? Just throwing ideas out!

There’s been some speculation on Twitter that maybe they were closed for a deep cleaning due to a potential infection. But that’s just speculation. Nobody knows.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

River Country and Mickey’s Backyard BBQ were completely removed. The nature trail is closed but looks recoverable in recent aerial photos.

What is our nail in the coffin for Reflections? Is it more than just a rumor now?

 

[RWinNOLA]

Maybe there's some cast training, now that they're starting to call back more cast members? Just throwing ideas out!

Really hope that’s the case and not an issue with a CM testing positive.

 

[rteetz]

We have two threads where we can discuss the Reflections news/rumor.

 

[Jrb1979]

With Reflections being cancelled, one wonders how much else is getting cancelled.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

I think Reflections will happen eventually (maybe not for a very long time) but it makes sense to put that on a hold right now.

They still have quite a bit of Riviera to sell yet. Are people interested in buying DVC right now? I’m sure they expect slow sales in the near future. Once Riviera sales get rolling along again, I could see them revisiting Reflections. It’s in such a great location.

I could see them still continuing to proceed with DLH DVC considering the limited amount of DVC inventory they have there - demand will be SO high for that property.

I hope Reflections moves forward again one day! Would love to get an add-on contract there.

 

[BorderTenny]

What is our nail in the coffin for Reflections? Is it more than just a rumor now?

Ask Sven/Flynn/Finn. Wasn't he DVC member services?

 

[yulilin3]

A friend just got a call back as well. He works at DHS in the Animation Courtyard, so he could go back to LB, Disney Jr, VOTLM or WDP. For the same date, 28th
The first day will be safety training- both the new work procedures, and stuff like how to conduct COVID tests at home. (temp checks) then it's just a refresher on what they already know

 

[andyman8]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/disney-will-discontinue-airline-travel-packages-in-2021/As has been discussed here already, WDW is going to use the current situation to make some changes they’ve been wanting to for a while. Here’s an example. They’ve been wanting to do this for a while.

 

[junderwood99]

A friend just got a call back as well. He works at DHS in the Animation Courtyard, so he could go back to LB, Disney Jr, VOTLM or WDP. For the same date, 28th
The first day will be safety training- both the new work procedures, and stuff like how to conduct COVID tests at home. (temp checks) then it's just a refresher on what they already know

What are your thoughts on SWGE attraction re-opening - both or only ROTR?

 

[rteetz]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/disney-will-discontinue-airline-travel-packages-in-2021/As has been discussed here already, WDW is going to use the current situation to make some changes they’ve been wanting to for a while. Here’s an example. They’ve been wanting to do this for a while.

Not surprising. I am surprised they did for as long as they have.

 

[yulilin3]

Not surprising. I am surprised they did for as long as they have.

I can't find where on the WDW site (or any other Disney page) has this been posted, they quote it in their article but can't find the wording on the site

 

[andyman8]

I can't find where on the WDW site (or any other Disney page) has this been posted, they quote it in their article but can't find the wording on the site

It appears to have been posted on the DTA site.