Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[mhautz]

The fact that they have done something so drastic makes me think they know more than the general public is privy too.

Yep. The one thing I never bought is that Disney doesn't have a solid plan. They have just been intentionally (and frustratingly) quiet about it

 

[Farro]

The fact that they have done something so drastic makes me think they know more than the general public is privy too.

I don't think they know any more about how this virus will behave than what's already been announced.

I think they are covering their butts in case there is a second outbreak, having a system in place in case there's a second wave in the fall...I think they planned and are actually enacting the worse case scenario operations.

Time will tell if they went a bit overboard.

 

[jlwhitney]

I feel like someone at the CDC is already trying to find a way to back off their previous advice while still saving face. Like, "you really should wear masks in a crowded building, but we didn't mean ALWAYS."

WHO changed theirs to healthy people only when caring for a Covid patient . So basically not sick with symptoms don’t wear.

 

[Bongirl1]

I have a June 20 check in via DVC reservation at Poly. Am I going to get a full cancellation?

 

[nashvilleash]

Agree completely. They should keep the 60 day ADR window permanently. 180 days is crazy and encourages reservation hoarding.

I completely agree and I am guilty of reservation hoarding especially 8am BOG since the sometimes change the times for the parks.

 

[SteffyLou]

That's going a bit too far if they did.

They should just leave it at if people choose to use their transportation, they may have a to wait a bit longer due to social distancing. No need to make it any harder than that.

This makes sense. We have a Six Flags APs and are told you will need to book a date and time and will only be allowed in at your specific time.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

I read on one of the passholder groups they’ll be passing out F&G magnets when Epcot opens. Don’t know how true that is!

....I WANT MY ORANGE BIRD MAGNET! I WANT IT! of course there would be a pandemic and stop orange bird from enjoying his place in the sun at F&G...

 

[chicagoshannon]

The thing about cancelling the DDPs... I don’t think Disney offered free dining in bad faith back in March or April. I just don’t think they expected the extreme capacity restrictions they would have to have in the restaurants when they reopen, and they know they aren’t able or likely won’t be able to accommodate all of the free-diners with restaurants the way they’ll have to be for a while. They know the dining plans and free dining bring in money, that’s why they’ve kept the free dining offer for so long, though they’ve been phasing it out.

Believe me, I am hypercritical of Disney a lot of the time, but to me this seems like they were trying to be optimistic and keep people excited about the post-closure time, not realizing back in March or April exactly what it would be. Then 2020 doubled down, and now they face angry guests because they show up with free dining and can’t get in to the restaurants, or angry guests because Disney can’t accommodate the offer fully so they cancelled the offer before people go on their trips.

YMMV, of course, and I’m not saying you can’t be upset. To me, this just doesn’t seem like a bait-and-switch.

Thing is they don't HAVE to restrict the dining that much! Florida is already up to 50% and will surely be at at least 75% by the time Disney opens. It's all self imposed. They're going beyond the CDC guidelines in almost everything.

 

[AmberMV]

I have a June 20 check in via DVC reservation at Poly. Am I going to get a full cancellation?

Unfortunately yes. Resorts don't reopen until June 22

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Unfortunately yes. Resorts don't reopen until June 22

Nvm.. I'm tired.

 

[zumfelde]

I know Disney had to do the reset on all the ADR and FP to make the new system work, but when they announced they were closed until further notice they should have stopped all reservations (room and dinning) and ticket sales. When they announced their opening date is was 6 weeks before the date so they could have opened reservations then. They would have to deal with less problems then they have now. Just feels like they are scrambling right now.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

So do we think we'll have to wait until 5pm ET before we get the most recent edition of Bad News Dump?

probably closer to 9pm EST - common time to break the worst news - bury it on Friday night. But Disney knows that all of us crazed fans will be watching!!!! Watching, always watching......

 

[JacknSally]

Thing is they don't HAVE to restrict the dining that much! Florida is already up to 50% and will surely be at at least 75% by the time Disney opens. It's all self imposed. They're going beyond the CDC guidelines in almost everything.

When I say "have to", I don't mean because of government guidlelines or mandates. I mean because that is what they feel is the safest option for the guests and the best option for them. They have to keep restaurant capacity at a number they are comfortable with.

Also, who knows what kind of supply chain issues they might be having, or might think they could have, especially if the second wave does come to fruition. Menus might need to be pared down for the time being or in the future, and maybe they won't open all of the restaurants if they have to offer the same limited menus at so many places, which would further limit the options available to people on the dining plans. We don't know.

I fully agree they're playing it safe with their capacity allowances. But maybe they feel it really is better safe than sorry.

 

[zumfelde]

What is so crazy to me is while Disney went from 3 to 2 year olds wearing masks the WHO says healthy people don’t need masks.

Yes and we have a trip planned to HH and they want us to wear a mask going to the pool but you can go almost anywhere on the island and not have to wear one.

 

[CastAStone]

All FP and DINING Reservations TO BE CANCELLED
No DDP
From the WDWMagic boards:View attachment 497643

If anyone still cares I have now confirmed that the source of this was the Disney travel agent website.

If there are any TAs reading this I’d appreciate it if you could verify if the 35% offer information is still posted.

 

[Jacq7414]

Someone told me that they read that all of these changes will be until the middle of next year? Is that true? Did anyone else read something similar? I just don’t know how they could plan for it to go on that long with how much things are changing constantly

 

[WDWFan0813]

Bob: They're talking about the masks on DISBOARDS again.

Other Bob: They're really going to freak when we lower the age from 3 to 2.

Jeff: I think I can get them to ignore that.

Josh: You're the new guy, you're nuts, no way you can do that!

Jeff: Hold my !

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Bob: They're talking about the masks on DISBOARDS again.

Other Bob: They're really going to freak when we lower the age from 3 to 2.

Jeff: I think I can get them to ignore that.

Josh: You're the new guy, you're nuts, no way you can do that!

Jeff: Hold my !

Poor Chapek, forever other Bob.

 

[Craig Larson]

Someone told me that they read that all of these changes will be until the middle of next year? Is that true? Did anyone else read something similar? I just don’t know how they could plan for it to go on that long with how much things are changing constantly

They are probably expecting to have to use these measures in some form until a vaccine is ready. this gives them the ability to add back some stuff if it comes earlier, but they are likely going off the health officials stating a vaccine wasn't likely for 12-18 months.

 

[Lake183]

When I say "have to", I don't mean because of government guidlelines or mandates. I mean because that is what they feel is the safest option for the guests and the best option for them. They have to keep restaurant capacity at a number they are comfortable with.

Also, who knows what kind of supply chain issues they might be having, or might think they could have, especially if the second wave does come to fruition. Menus might need to be pared down for the time being or in the future, and maybe they won't open all of the restaurants if they have to offer the same limited menus at so many places, which would further limit the options available to people on the dining plans. We don't know.

I fully agree they're playing it safe with their capacity allowances. But maybe they feel it really is better safe than sorry.

With DVC and FW being the first resorts to open--places where guests can prepare their own food, store groceries, etc., I'd be a little concerned about restaurants being closed or take-out only for a while. Crazy. But if they have to get the DVC's open ASAP, are not opening the daily resorts at the same time AND canceling all ADR's--I am sad to say it is also plausible.