Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[andyman8]

Genuine question: is there anyone on this thread that has decided not to go forward with their trip because of Disney canceling FP+s and ADRs?

I’m not talking about because of limited park hours, no nighttime spectaculars, no parades, no characters, etc... I’m asking about people who were okay with that but drew the line at these cancellations.

 

[OKWFan88]

As an out of state AP holder (live in CO) I don't know how to feel. I'm happy we have dates but sadly they don't work for my family situation. I upgraded my park ticket to a Platinum Pass in Dec 2019 on my last day of vacation. We had planned on going at least three times to Disney World but I have yet to use it after I upgraded as the three reservations we had are now cancelled, (March/June/early July) as parks were and still will be closed. I am hoping we can try again in Nov or Dec but not sure if we can get that time off work. If we won't be able to visit at all in 2020, I wish there was an option to just be refunded what I paid for the upgraded Platinum Pass but that isn't an option at this point.

 

[chad_1138]

so sorry if this was already asked but can someone clarify if the 35% off is only for those that got the free dining plan offer? Or is this being offered to anyone that was affected by the closures prior to their announced opening date? my res was 6/21-27 and i cancelled it myself when i heard they wouldn’t be open by those dates.

This is what we've seen:

Guests who booked resort hotel reservations with a Free Dining package for dates between May 28, 2020 and September 26, 2021 will receive an automatic cancellation of their Disney Pining Plan. These guests will be able to rebook their vacation for a later date with a 35% room discount instead.

 

[Joe in VA]

Desantis stated on Outkick radio this morning that NBA players should not be in a bubble at WDW.

 

[cakebaker]

Fun fact: UOR is still selling CL rooms with continental breakfast and evening beer & wine at RPR so they appear to have figured out how to salvage their more expensive rooms...

It’s not rocket science to figure it out.

 

[Stewa646]

I wonder if my package booked through Costco for July 19th-25th with 5 day parkhopper will just be cancelled or not since its a 3rd party. I have everything registered in MDE, and my tickets got extended to September 2021. However if they are doing the converting all park hopper tickets to single day ones, i wonder how they would handle refunding 3rd party package refunds like that. The waiting game continues

 

[MrsSmith07]

If they didn’t want to taint my memories, they’ve already failed. I think I qualify as a die hard with close to 20 trips made, or at least a former die hard. I do think they are doing everything they can to deter guests from coming. Clearly.

From what you've been through with Disney, I can totally see why they aren't your favorite. I really hate that you got such a raw deal in all of this. I hope they are able to make it right sooner than later.

 

[Pickle Rick]

Desantis stated on Outkick radio this morning that NBA players should not be in a bubble at WDW.

"Should not" or "will not"?

 

[Violetspider]

They are letting Shanghai AP holders basically have free access to the parks through their limited opening. They can go with a reservation, but the clock won't start again on their APs until they are fully open.

If that's the case for us then I'm good! My AP isn't in progress yet though. It will be initiated on July 28th. Just wonder how it would work? If they start the clock after the phased opening then I'll be happy as a clam.

 

[gottalovepluto]

It’s not rocket science to figure it out.

Apparently it is to them

 

[JPM4]

I’m an out of state passholder who could in theory easily go down for this preview. I have banked miles however I would need the resorts to be open in order to pull this off. I would def go down for like 2 nights for this. Here’s hoping they make a resort statement sooner than later

 

[andyman8]

"Should not" or "will not"?

I don’t think he gets to make that decision...

 

[gottalovepluto]

If that's the case for us then I'm good! My AP isn't in progress yet though. It will be initiated on July 28th. Just wonder how it would work? If they start the clock after the phased opening then I'll be happy as a clam.

No one knows. Few people here have ended up happy as clams though so I wouldn't get too excited yet...

 

[Pickle Rick]

I don’t think he gets to make that decision...

Yep, he's giving his opinion.

 

[xuxa777]

"Should not" or "will not"?

I imagine it was should not and I agree with him

 

[gottalovepluto]

Desantis stated on Outkick radio this morning that NBA players should not be in a bubble at WDW.

Well if he's annoyed at Disney for not opening faster then I can see why he'd like to see that NBA housing revenue go elsewhere...

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

Yeahhh...some of this is really overboard.

I don't understand the CL cuts. We don't ever book that, but can't they social distance in the club rooms? Have someone serve the food, wine, water? Seems like a silly cut when there are ways around it.

I’ve done CL several times and I understand what you’re saying. Part of being CL is the personal service you get with planning for tickets, tours, DME, fast passes, dining and pretty much any special room requests. As many of these will be limited it’s probably not worth the extra expense. The food and drinks could be served out with social distancing in place but it won’t be the same experience. Plus they have viewing for the fireworks which are now cancelled. I actually enjoyed concierge on the Disney cruises more than at the hotels.

 

[hereforthechurros]

Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) Tweeted:
NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office informed Board of Governors that July 31 is a target date for return of season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1266445710196695040

Maybe this is why Disney decided to push up reopening?

I'm following Remy but can't find where he/she referenced that. Was it on this thread? Last night or today? Thanks for any info you can provide!

I can vouch 30 day rolling was mentioned as well. But obviously not official yet!

 

[Pickle Rick]

Well if he's annoyed at Disney for not opening faster then I can see why he'd like to see that NBA housing revenue go elsewhere...

Doubt it. He wants the NBA to play at WDW because it's in FL.

 

[thingaboutarsenal]

No one knows. Few people here have ended up happy as clams though so I wouldn't get too excited yet...

The hits keep coming from WDW. I wouldn't be surprised if AP start ticking July 11. They've clearly decided to take a bath right now and get all the unpleasant stuff out of the way at once.