Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SaintsManiac]

This is a News and Rumors board. If you prefer to not talk about rumors, there are other boards on this forum for that. We’ve heard from a few credible sources (many of whom I can vouch for) and it would be consistent with the reduced amenities we’ve seen across the hospitality industry. Does that mean it’s for sure going to happen? No, but that’s the risk you assume when you enter a News and Rumors board. I’m grateful those folks (myself included) share that information here first. I don’t find it productive to harp on people for sharing rumors and whatever info they have available. You don’t have to make any final decisions before an official announcement, but I find it helpful to have those considerations in mind when making any plans.

Also, a number of very credible DVC posters have also said that the dues don’t necessarily guarantee access to SAB. You could say the same thing about Riviera and the Skyliner, but don’t count on that operating on 6/22.

We’ve had many newcomers to this subforum since the closure of the parks.

 

[andyman8]

I personally only saw your post as harping...

Then we’ll agree to disagree. We’re all entitled to our opinions.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

The restaurant in the Riviera is a character dining in the morning, signature for dinner.

Wonder if they will still have breakfast, but without characters initially.

Says breakfast on that chart (so does Trattoria at BW) but who knows how accurate the chart is.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

Do DVC owners contribute to maintenance on SAB? I thought I had read they don’t, but I know very little about the intricacies of DVC. I just stay at them as a cash guest.

Yes, and the amount contributed is based on hotel occupancy percentage. Therefore, if SAB is open while the main Yacht/Beach are not, BCV will be paying 100% of the cost during that time. For that reason, I hope it doesn’t open until the main resorts open!!

 

[andyman8]

We’ve had many newcomers to this subforum since the closure of the parks.

Absolutely! And it’s wonderful; it wasn’t that long ago that Pete was promoting this sub forum on the podcast, trying to get more people to give it a chance. But I’ve seen a lot of dismissiveness in the last few days towards long-established posters (not talking about me here) who are just trying to share whatever information they’ve had to share. I’ve bitten my tongue and tried to not get involved for the most part, but I think everyone and everyone’s contributions should be welcome here. What you do with that contribution is your decision, but any sort of dismissiveness isn’t really helpful.

 

[Marthasor]

Yes, you are probably (and rationally ) right. I don’t know why I was hoping otherwise. I thought maybe APH preview days and move to an open resort.
The TA has rechecked in her system and my 1 to 11 July is not there but the second part of the split starting on 12 July is still ‘active’.

That's a really good point. I would hope that AP holders would be able to keep their reservations that surround the AP preview days. I'm sorry your reservation was affected.

The restaurant in the Riviera is a character dining in the morning, signature for dinner.

Wonder if they will still have breakfast, but without characters initially.

It would appear so. I see it's on the list but they've already announced no character meals. It's still really a lovely restaurant even without the characters so would be a nice place to have breakfast!

 

[SaintsManiac]

Absolutely! And it’s wonderful; it wasn’t that long ago that Pete was promoting this sub forum on the podcast, trying to get more people to give it a chance. But I’ve seen a lot of dismissiveness in the last few days towards long-established posters (not talking about me here) who are just trying to share whatever information they’ve had to share. I’ve bitten my tongue and tried to not get involved for the most part, but I think everyone and everyone’s contributions should be welcome here. What you do with that contribution is your decision, but any sort of dismissiveness isn’t really helpful.

I definitely agree 100%!

 

[fbb]

That was my thought. I don’t want to bring DS to a place where ppl are shouting profanities at each other or worse.

Don’t take him to the place in your avatar
I confess I may have said that word once or twice at that venue.

 

[Pickle Rick]

That's a really good point. I would hope that AP holders would be able to keep their reservations that surround the AP preview days. I'm sorry your reservation was affected.



It would appear so. I see it's on the list but they've already announced no character meals. It's still really a lovely restaurant even without the characters so would be a nice place to have breakfast!

It's like Tusker House in AK. IMO, it's a plenty good of enough restaurant to work without characters for the time being.

 

[closetmickey]

Has anyone heard/seen what the plan is for split-stays? Will Disney still move bags for you or not?

Good question. I think we may see the end of that very helpful and appreciated perk.

 

[chicagoshannon]

Yes, and the amount contributed is based on hotel occupancy percentage. Therefore, if SAB is open while the main Yacht/Beach are not, BCV will be paying 100% of the cost during that time. For that reason, I hope it doesn’t open until the main resorts open!!

But wouldn't the 3 months of dues that were already paid while it was shut down cover the 3 weeks of running the pool?

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Absolutely! And it’s wonderful; it wasn’t that long ago that Pete was promoting this sub forum on the podcast, trying to get more people to give it a chance. But I’ve seen a lot of dismissiveness in the last few days towards long-established posters (not talking about me here) who are just trying to share whatever information they’ve had to share. I’ve bitten my tongue and tried to not get involved for the most part, but I think everyone and everyone’s contributions should be welcome here. What you do with that contribution is your decision, but any sort of dismissiveness isn’t really helpful.

I think a lot of people don’t realize that @rteetz made the really helpful thread and they jump in here instead of reading through the entire thing (it is long at times) and freak out when they see certain things being discussed because they don’t realize it’s speculation from pages back.

So a reminder, check there first to see if you missed anything (it’s pinned). Then come here for the fun. Or “fun”, whatever your perspective is lol.

 

[DebbieB]

Do DVC owners contribute to maintenance on SAB? I thought I had read they don’t, but I know very little about the intricacies of DVC. I just stay at them as a cash guest.

It is part of what’s included in DVC.

 

[Llama mama]

Housekeeping got recalled according to the earlier post for Yacht and Beach! That’s a good sign

 

[casaya95]

Don’t take him to the place in your avatar
I confess I may have said that word once or twice at that venue.

As someone who attends LSU, hearing it only once or twice would me a minor miracle.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Housekeeping got recalled according to the earlier post for Yacht and Beach! That’s a good sign

I think it’s just all the ones with DVC, no?

 

[LSUmiss]

Don’t take him to the place in your avatar
I confess I may have said that word once or twice at that venue.

Oh I’ve said worse in there lol! But not on Main Street! He won’t go to Tiger Stadium until he’s much older or maybe during a cupcake game that shouldn’t require much profanity.

 

[LSUmiss]

As someone who attends LSU, hearing it only once or twice would me a minor miracle.

Geaux Tigers!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It's like Tusker House in AK. IMO, it's a plenty good of enough restaurant to work without characters for the time being.

Would they discount prices at all, do you think? I like Tusker House quite a bit but still feel like part of what we are paying for is the characters

 

[LSUmiss]

It's like Tusker House in AK. IMO, it's a plenty good of enough restaurant to work without characters for the time being.

But it’s still buffet which is also an issue I’m sure.