Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[kverdon]

I wonder if this all will mean no candlelight processional. You think about it and it would be really hard to do with current restrictions.

 

[runjulesrun]

Anyone think they should automaticity apply the 35% discount to those who lost the free dinning promo

That would be nice but since they are trying to control capacity to start, I don't see them offering it until they can handle more people at the resorts and in the parks. I wouldn't expect it initially.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

The planning sucks but when you get there and the planning works out, and you have your ADR, and you don’t wait on long lines cause you have fast passes... it becomes the best feeling in the world worth every minute.

Ugh I love it.

Same. "We are all quite mad"

 

[cakebaker]

I love how yesterday everyone was praising Disney for making "the right decision" and then now here we are lol..

Ummmm...I wasn’t. We all come to the light in our own time.

 

[Vern60]

I wonder if this all will mean no candlelight processional. You think about it and it would be really hard to do with current restrictions.

Now that would make me sad, if we do get a December trip that is.

 

[coralietg]

Anyone think they should automaticity apply the 35% discount to those who lost the free dinning promo

This is what is bothering me. We were scheduled for May, cancelled, obviously. Rebooked for July 14th- July 25th with "free" dining that ultimately cost $1,500 more than our previous package. So now we have no dining package, and paying rack rate for rooms? My husband and I both work in healthcare, we have been working nearly every day since March. I've been ready for a break. This is just frustrating.

 

[andyman8]

I could be wrong, but I suspect they'll attempt to do some variation of F&W this year. Festivals are currently Epcot's biggest draw, by far.

Yeah, I don’t know. They still haven’t officially announced dates for F&W, so they could do something shorter and more limited maybe. But everything I’ve heard seems to indicate that they’re focused on just getting WDW back up and running before making a decision on those types of events, but we’ll see.

 

[Rowab]

Disney is planning to make a small fortune off the 50th anniversary in October.

hahaaaaa this is true....I'm in Orlando (hopefully) from September 16th 2021 but made the decision to focus on the other parks in the area this time but wanted a few Disney days. Was thinking if this is expected to go on this long that may be a no go!

 

[PixarBall]

Yep! Crazy and on top of that this new reservation system will open all of the year up at once...so some the dates can all be reserved! Thus, leaving Annual Passholders with their only "3 dates" they can book with the special "priority"... So annual passes are about to become 3 day passes lol...

??? what is this about??

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Oh for sure. I'm sad that our trip is next May and I really can't do any planning yet. Very weird.

You could try pretend planning. You’d see the same results as the last trip I planned ha, ha....

 

[JacknSally]

Does anyone know the significance of the September 26, 2021 date? Like, why until that day? Why not extend no DDP for example through the end of 2021, if you want to cover your bases?

It's right before people start showing up for the 50th anniversary on October 1, 2021.

 

[Yooperroo]

Same. "We are all quite mad"

Disney vacations are a dream come true for Type A personalities. I plan my friends Disney vacations, including booking their dining reservations and fastpasses, for fun.

 

[midnight star]

27 pages since @CastAStone ’s initial post about the reservation cancelations. If anyone is keeping track.

that was at 8

I'm on Pacific time, so I got on right when I finished work. It's been a crazy evening and it's only 7:46pm lol.

 

[npatellye]

Disney vacations are a dream come true for Type A personalities. I plan my friends Disney vacations, including booking their dining reservations and fastpasses, for fun.

Same.

But winging it with no planning (like when I was a kid) is my husband’s style so he will love this.

 

[e_yerger]

??? what is this about??

I’m still trying to figure it out.

 

[Eric Smith]

Did I say that? But it sure is easy money.

You said they wanted to coast for months on the NBA money? What did you mean if not Disney wanted to keep the parks closed and just host the NBA?

 

[Spaceguy55]

Here's a happy thought...maybe a reduced price for tickets after they cancel everything and start over....but no discounts just a flat rate per day.

 

[tinkerhon]

I have a feeling Disney is about to see the cancellations start rolling in...

what time do the phone lines close ? Honest question - I have too much money invested in my July trip to throw all of the planning out the window and start over
Any best number to call ?
Pls no flames !

 

[DanSG]

??? what is this about??

Yep...With the reservation system annual passes will get priority and will be able to book 3 days at a time for the whole year and then it opens to Regular ticket guests...meaning all of the days could be reserved before the passholders are able to reserve more days than the initial days booked...Confusing I know...Exactly why Disney is about to start getting everyone mad...!

 

[e_yerger]

Here's a happy thought...maybe a reduced price for tickets after they cancel everything and start over....but no discounts just a flat rate per day.

That is a VERY happy thought. I have similar happy thoughts about Adam Driver coming to my birthday party

both aren’t happening -_-