Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Marthasor]

From my TA, just posted on Disney TA site:

In addition, we currently plan to open the following resort hotels to booked Guests on the following dates. Please note, that given the fluidity of the current environment, these dates are subject to change and Guests’ reservations could still be modified to other resort hotels if needed.

• July 10 – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• July 29 – Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Aug. 12 – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
• Aug. 24 – Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
• Sept. 21 – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Oct. 1 – Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
• Oct. 14 – Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Guests with current reservations at impacted Disney Resort hotels can request help with modifying their reservation starting Monday June 22. Reservations for stays in 2021 will begin booking on Wednesday, June 24. Only Guests with a valid theme park ticket or Annual Pass will be able to access the Disney Park Pass reservation system.

Given the current situation, there are some resort hotels and other areas that are not, as of this time, being scheduled for reopening yet. We will continue to evaluate the situation and reopen more locations when the environment is right to do so.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

I haven't seen that specific language.
The only thing I've seen is they canceled everyone who had the free (included) dining. If it was purchased separately i don't think it was canceled.

My MDE shows that I still have the quick service plan.

Last time, no, it’s cancelled for now!

 

[Ricker182]

"...including Disney dining plans included in packages.”

Sounds to me like it was only packages and not separately purchased dining.

It still shows I have a dining plan in MDE.

 

[WonderlandisReality]

From my TA, just posted on Disney TA site:

In addition, we currently plan to open the following resort hotels to booked Guests on the following dates. Please note, that given the fluidity of the current environment, these dates are subject to change and Guests’ reservations could still be modified to other resort hotels if needed.

• July 10 – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• July 29 – Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Aug. 12 – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
• Aug. 24 – Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
• Sept. 21 – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Oct. 1 – Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
• Oct. 14 – Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Guests with current reservations at impacted Disney Resort hotels can request help with modifying their reservation starting Monday June 22. Reservations for stays in 2021 will begin booking on Wednesday, June 24. Only Guests with a valid theme park ticket or Annual Pass will be able to access the Disney Park Pass reservation system.

Given the current situation, there are some resort hotels and other areas that are not, as of this time, being scheduled for reopening yet. We will continue to evaluate the situation and reopen more locations when the environment is right to do so.

is this back on the hub now?

 

[SaintsManiac]

"...including Disney dining plans included in packages.”

Sounds to me like it was only packages and not separately purchased dining.

It still shows I have a dining plan in MDE.

I don’t know what it would take to convince you other than you calling Disney.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

"...including Disney dining plans included in packages.”

Sounds to me like it was only packages and not separately purchased dining.

It still shows I have a dining plan in MDE.

There’s a lot of things that still show in MDE that are inaccurate. . They haven’t got to your reservation yet.

 

[mcmry5]

Worse case is that the kids and adults don't have matching reservations. Is there a way to group parents with their kids?

I just figured since we were all together in MDE it would all be one group. That might be too logical for Disney IT.

 

[JacknSally]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1274814404979195904

 

[rteetz]

List is official now.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

From my TA, just posted on Disney TA site:

In addition, we currently plan to open the following resort hotels to booked Guests on the following dates. Please note, that given the fluidity of the current environment, these dates are subject to change and Guests’ reservations could still be modified to other resort hotels if needed.

• July 10 – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• July 29 – Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Aug. 12 – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
• Aug. 24 – Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
• Sept. 21 – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Oct. 1 – Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
• Oct. 14 – Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Guests with current reservations at impacted Disney Resort hotels can request help with modifying their reservation starting Monday June 22. Reservations for stays in 2021 will begin booking on Wednesday, June 24. Only Guests with a valid theme park ticket or Annual Pass will be able to access the Disney Park Pass reservation system.

Given the current situation, there are some resort hotels and other areas that are not, as of this time, being scheduled for reopening yet. We will continue to evaluate the situation and reopen more locations when the environment is right to do so.

This wording is completely different than what was posted on the HUB earlier. So either your TA changed the wording or they got additional info from Disney.

 

[LunaMini]

"...including Disney dining plans included in packages.”

Sounds to me like it was only packages and not separately purchased dining.

It still shows I have a dining plan in MDE.

I had a paid plan, it’s being removed. It still currently shows on my MDE but I have a revised invoice with it removed and the below is a snippet from an email Disney sent me.

“ As a result of physical distancing, capacity in restaurants and availability of dining experiences are very limited and certain experiences such as Character dining cannot be provided. Because of this, we have also made the difficult decision to cancel and temporarily no longer offer Disney Dining plans. We recognise the inconvenience this poses and we’re deeply sorry. We will be modifying your booking to remove the dining plan. ”

There is NO dining plan currently.

 

[Llama mama]

List is official now.

Now we just need to know if we pay the difference to be walked from our resort to another . I am at YC .

 

[Skippyboo]

Yes, they have APs that are still valid then.

I would call to see if you could add them and link into your MDE account

 

[johnnyr]

Still waiting on my AP extension...

We have 4 Platinum APs. Only mine was extended.

 

[andyman8]

From my TA, just posted on Disney TA site:

In addition, we currently plan to open the following resort hotels to booked Guests on the following dates. Please note, that given the fluidity of the current environment, these dates are subject to change and Guests’ reservations could still be modified to other resort hotels if needed.

• July 10 – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas - Jambo House, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort
• July 29 – Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
• Aug. 12 – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
• Aug. 24 – Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
• Sept. 21 – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
• Oct. 1 – Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
• Oct. 14 – Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Guests with current reservations at impacted Disney Resort hotels can request help with modifying their reservation starting Monday June 22. Reservations for stays in 2021 will begin booking on Wednesday, June 24. Only Guests with a valid theme park ticket or Annual Pass will be able to access the Disney Park Pass reservation system.

Given the current situation, there are some resort hotels and other areas that are not, as of this time, being scheduled for reopening yet. We will continue to evaluate the situation and reopen more locations when the environment is right to do so.

Great that this is official now. But did this change? Wasn't it originally June 28?

 

[rteetz]

Great that this is official now. But did this change? Wasn't it originally June 28?

You are correct there.

 

[Craig Larson]

"...including Disney dining plans included in packages.”

Sounds to me like it was only packages and not separately purchased dining.

It still shows I have a dining plan in MDE.

There is no separate dining plan. It is always part of a package. If you get room + dining, that is still a ticketless package. You will not have a dining plan, despite what it currently says.

 

[JacknSally]

Now we just need to know if we pay the difference to be walked from our resort to another . I am at YC .

While not confirmed by Disney anywhere officially that I've seen yet, TA's are saying as long as Disney is the one changing your room, you won't be charged the difference. If you make a specific resort request or modify your reservation, you will pay the difference.

 

[andyman8]

Still waiting on my AP extension...

Are you planning on making park reservations tomorrow (assuming you have an onsite stay)? If so, you might want to give IT a call or Ticketing a call if your original AP expiration doesn't currently cover your desired reservation dates. I don't usually recommend calling them about something like this, but it's only fair that everyone who should has access to the system.

 

[Karin1984]

You're welcome, replies in purple

Thank you so very much for all the info on your experience and how Efteling is handling things.

Three things jumped out at me:

1). Foot operated hand sanitizer dispensers - Love that idea!
it worked really well. We did occassionally ran into a station with empty bottles, but then at the next ride there would be another one. I saw a message online from someone who wasn't happy as they were bound to a wheelchair. Yes, the system isnt perfect, but I am sure that you can find someone in your party or a CM to help out. We also brought our own hand sanitizer. With all these improvisations it is unfortunately impossible to find a solution that fits all guests.

2). Limitations on # peeps in bathrooms at a time - Glad they brought in deluxe portapotties, but I’m not sure if/how that would work at WDW?
I would be surprised if Disney went for this solution. As it is impossible to make it themed and fit in a Disney 'world'. It was ok, they were placed a bit to the side. The CMs tried to clean them regularly, however, with these festival bathrooms... I just felt better using the regular bathrooms (and my nose was happy with that decision )

3). Plastic dividers in cattle pen queues - Seems like a great idea if indoors [A/C], but might become oven-like outdoors in FL heat?
these were all outdoors, and it was warm for Dutch standards. Mid 80s. When we were in line, we kept moving for most of the time, which made it doable. 100s degrees in FL weather... I am not sure