Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Remy is Up]

Im kind of with you here. We can get rent dvc and go down but no one knows if we’ll be able to get into a park if there’s DME pretty much anything. We have an AP and already paid for tickets so we should get in. But without having any info it’s tough to make a decision

Trust me. The cms on the phone and chat feel your pain. And until the infrastructure technology is sorted. Noone will know anything. I know what the varying proposals are. But until the system is working there is no way to d r code which is best

 

[tinkerhon]

If they added that bread pudding to the Kona menu, I would be fine with that change.

if they added ohana bread pudding to my mask I would have no problem wearing it !

 

[Remy is Up]

Have you any info on renting dvc points and if that counts towards to being on site and being one of the first to reserve. As long as you have paid tickets of course.

As long as you have a current reservation and valid admission you should be ok

 

[TheMaxRebo]

If they added that bread pudding to the Kona menu, I would be fine with that change.

I've gotten the 'Ohana bread pudding at Kona before - just asked my server

 

[Randy Miller]

Part of the “fun” for me this time is not knowing what will happen! This might be open, this night not...this May happen, this May not. We do have money to throw around, but we have always just made the best of whatever that we can! The past few few years have been crazy to plan and plan and plan as nauseum. This is new and different! Anything beats sitting at home in masks, lol, even going to Disney in masks! Just think of the stories we will have to tell someday! “I was at Disney during the pandemic, and here’s what we did....”. Not many people will agree, but Disney has always had great customer experience for us, this time should be no different Who know what little surprises they may have in store? And you know what, if they don’t, that’s ok too! I kind of like being told what to do instead of stressing for 6 months about it!

 

[yulilin3]

Dis appointed to read this. But I know you would know more than I on this.

I usually find members the best to converse with. Seems like the guest "dragged" to that overpriced place have the most flare ups.

Then again we are in the established group long paid off, so it would seem weird to slam my fist down at the BWV and say "I'm paying $75 a night for this place".

If for every upset/entitled/ugly guest that speaks up the CM had a nice/positive/understanding guest interaction this would be a non issue. But like we all know the negative people will scream louder than the positive people who will have a great time and leave happy without uttering a word of praise

 

[Eric Smith]

I've gotten the 'Ohana bread pudding at Kona before - just asked my server

Thanks! I"m so doing that next time. That might make it so that we don't need to go back to Ohana. It's such a hassle to get a reservation.

 

[tlmadden73]

Part of the “fun” for me this time is not knowing what will happen! This might be open, this night not...this May happen, this May not. We do have money to throw around, but we have always just made the best of whatever that we can! The past few few years have been crazy to plan and plan and plan as nauseum. This is new and different! Anything beats sitting at home in masks, lol, even going to Disney in masks! Just think of the stories we will have to tell someday! “I was at Disney during the pandemic, and here’s what we did....”. Not many people will agree, but Disney has always had great customer experience for us, this time should be no different Who know what little surprises they may have in store? And you know what, if they don’t, that’s ok too! I kind of like being told what to do instead of stressing for 6 months about it!

If anything positive comes out of this mess ... I sure hope they "necessity" of planning 6+ months in advance is gone. Sometimes going to Disney without a plan is just as fun as having a picture perfect plan. Our most memorable trip was our last one -- a last minute (we decided 2 weeks in advance) trip to see SWGE via the AP preview. It was short, we didn't have the best fast passes and we didn't have any dining reservations, yet we had great rides, great food, great character experiences and just did things we normally wouldn't have done (including more pool time).

I don't want to go there with masks (at least in summer) but I don't mind going there with a lot of unknowns if the experience as a whole is still magical and fun. Especially because I know I'll go back again when things are "normal".

 

[Remy is Up]

If anything positive comes out of this mess ... I sure hope they "necessity" of planning 6+ months in advance is gone. Sometimes going to Disney without a plan is just as fun as having a picture perfect plan. Our most memorable trip was our last one -- a last minute (we decided 2 weeks in advance) trip to see SWGE via the AP preview. It was short, we didn't have the best fast passes and we didn't have any dining reservations, yet we had great rides, great food and just did things we normally wouldn't have done (including more pool time).

I don't want to go there with masks (at least in summer) but I don't mind going there with a lot of unknowns if the experience as a whole is still magical and fun.

If th r more supported ideas come to fruition you'll be happy. It'll be more like 60 days on dining and fps could very well be day of moving forward.

 

[Arguetafamily]

Have you any info on renting dvc points and if that counts towards to being on site and being one of the first to reserve. As long as you have paid tickets of course.

Yes is counts as if you own because the owner booked with their points. As long as you have tickets linked - renting and owning is the same in the Disney system in regards to this.

 

[lluv3971]

Part of the “fun” for me this time is not knowing what will happen! This might be open, this night not...this May happen, this May not. We do have money to throw around, but we have always just made the best of whatever that we can! The past few few years have been crazy to plan and plan and plan as nauseum. This is new and different! Anything beats sitting at home in masks, lol, even going to Disney in masks! Just think of the stories we will have to tell someday! “I was at Disney during the pandemic, and here’s what we did....”. Not many people will agree, but Disney has always had great customer experience for us, this time should be no different Who know what little surprises they may have in store? And you know what, if they don’t, that’s ok too! I kind of like being told what to do instead of stressing for 6 months about it!

I'm kind of with you on this. I get excited to take the dog for a walk around the block these days, so being able to ride a few rides, have a meal at a restaurant, and sit by the pool, seems like a dream come true. If I'm able to make a reservation this summer, I will enjoy the "not planning" aspect of this trip. My expectations are low, and I think I will be one of those people that are "just happy to be here."

 

[gottalovepluto]

You guys don’t listen to me half the time...

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Thanks! I"m so doing that next time. That might make it so that we don't need to go back to Ohana. It's such a hassle to get a reservation.

as an aside (and recognize this is a tangent of a tangent) but if you haven't ever had it I actually prefer the bread pudding at Raglan Road to the one at 'Ohana - so just another option

 

[gottalovepluto]

I'm kind of with you on this. I get excited to take the dog for a walk around the block these days, so being able to ride a few rides, have a meal at a restaurant, and sit by the pool, seems like a dream come true. If I'm able to make a reservation this summer, I will enjoy the "not planning" aspect of this trip. My expectations are low, and I think I will be one of those people that are "just happy to be here."

The Starbucks drive thru was the highlight of my week from mid-March to yesterday. Yesterday I GOT MY HAIRCUT. Highlight of my year!!!

 

[Dsny4fun]

You won't get the same service as precovid though. Thats not possible from a responsibility standpoint. It just isn't. I've heard talk of numerous things I can't and won't post that people would be overjoyed about. I've also heard things most will hate. Disney is in a crappy position. They always have detractors but for the most part. They please their guests. Well. And now because of that standard people are upset they can't get that same level. The cms will still be friendly and bring magic. The management is doing all they can to still provide as much as possible while being responsible. Its going to be different and fisney isn't saying don't go. I'm saying if b it is going to bother you that much. For your sake and that of the cms. Wait till things are back to more normal. Next spring or after. You'll still see massive changes and have to adapt. But your experience won't be so muted as compared to what you have been getting.

I think the problem is people don't know what they are paying for? And as someone else said....for all the people who are cancelling...how does Disney get them to come back? Sounds like too many permanent changes and maybe ones that people are not going to like. I still haven't decided whether I am going to keep my trip planned for 11/29...but if I cancel...I probably will not be back for years...it will be way too crowded next year and let's be honest.....Disney is a very expensive vacation to have so many things taken away or changed for the worse.

 

[Lewisc]

I haven't read anything official, or even "semi-official" which says park hopping won't be allowed. The posted park schedule screams "hop over to EPCOT the end of the day for dinner, shopping and drinking" Maybe you won't be able to get a reservation but will have to check MDE and see if EPCOT is accepting new guests.

I've seen pictures of masks with a flap. Suggested use is to drink wine with a straw.

Posters are reading too much into posted CM openings at restaurants and resorts. No question this is for the first phase of opening, only DVC resorts. I'm sure additional restaurants will open as Disney opens up the resorts to "regular" guests.

 

[Brianstl]

Do you know what resorts are in the running for MLS?

All-Stars. If these teams bring their whole rosters, coaching staffs, some front office staff, training staff, etc; it is the the only place where they will be able to fit them. MLS rosters are double the size of NBA rosters.

 

[Moliphino]

If for every upset/entitled/ugly guest that speaks up the CM had a nice/positive/understanding guest interaction this would be a non issue. But like we all know the negative people will scream louder than the positive people who will have a great time and leave happy without uttering a word of praise

I felt so bad for the manager at La Cantina once. Our food took a very long time to come out, which didn't bother us at all, but she kept checking in with us and gave us free churros and you could tell she'd had this situation blow up on her before. All over a 10 minute wait for food.

 

[Eric Smith]

If anything positive comes out of this mess ... I sure hope they "necessity" of planning 6+ months in advance is gone. Sometimes going to Disney without a plan is just as fun as having a picture perfect plan. Our most memorable trip was our last one -- a last minute (we decided 2 weeks in advance) trip to see SWGE via the AP preview. It was short, we didn't have the best fast passes and we didn't have any dining reservations, yet we had great rides, great food, great character experiences and just did things we normally wouldn't have done (including more pool time).

I don't want to go there with masks (at least in summer) but I don't mind going there with a lot of unknowns if the experience as a whole is still magical and fun. Especially because I know I'll go back again when things are "normal".

I don't think the 6 month planning window was really ever necessary. It really depends on how flexible you are. There are certain restaurants that you have to book 180 days out, but there are a lot of good ones that don't require that. If you're flexible, you can do a trip without a ton of planning; you just won't be able to do everything that you'd want to. There are also a lot of people that enjoy that planning.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The Starbucks drive thru was the highlight of my week from mid-March to yesterday. Yesterday I GOT MY HAIRCUT. Highlight of my year!!!

I can't even get into our Starbucks drive through as the line extends out into the road and there are signs not to block the road