Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[rteetz]

Just doesn’t make sense that Disney would block out three hotels for the NBA when is seems that CSR and GDT has enough space to accommodate the NBA.

if they block out 3 resorts for the NBA and the ya still need to accommodate MLS, it makes me think Disney has no intention of opening any of the non-DVC/FW resorts until both leagues are done.

True, the NBA did request roughly 2000 rooms.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

True, the NBA did request roughly 2000 rooms.

I’m wondering if it’s Gran Destino, Jambo and something else like YC or CR.

Just looking at it from the perspective that the regular CSR rooms aren’t as “deluxe” as Gran Destino. Is it possible they’re only using the GD portion of CSR?

 

[e_yerger]

are we abandoning the CR theory?

 

[AmberMV]

are we abandoning the CR theory?

CR being Contemporary?

 

[e_yerger]

CR being Contemporary?

Yup

 

[rteetz]

are we abandoning the CR theory?

I don’t think CR because Bay Lake Tower will be open and those guests need access to buses and food which only CR has.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

are we abandoning the CR theory?

I don’t know how they logistically do it with BLT guests needing to get into the main building for monorail and food access. It makes more sense as a location to move guests to.

 

[e_yerger]

I don’t know how they logistically do it with BLT guests needing to get into the main building for monorail and food access. It makes more sense as a location to move guests to.

*fingers crossed* please move my pop ressie to cr

 

[jenjersnap]

Didn’t the NBA say they needed 1600 rooms? Easily accomplished with CSR. So confuzzled!

 

[Mzpalmtree]

The problem with CR is that if you look at the food options they have listed on the Disney site for Bay Lake Tower, most of them are actually inside of the CR tower (the Wave, Wave Lounge, and Contempo Cafe). Using the CR for the NBA would mean the BLT guests would violate the bubble to get food, lol

 

[kylenne]

For security POR/POFQ would make sense

Possibly, but...how can I put this delicately...POR still wigs me out, name change or not. If I'm Disney and especially if I'm Adam Silver I'm not liking those optics lol

 

[AmberMV]

I don’t think CR because Bay Lake Tower will be open and those guests need access to buses and food which only CR has.

Thank goodness because I have a Aug 24 res at Contemporary that I don't want to lose!

 

[Jrb1979]

This surprises me.. how will Disney be marketable if the world keeps moving in this more open direction, and Disney removes ALL festivities and festivals for ALL seasons? Everything else, including HHN, will be in full swing, and we will have nothing? This is going to be a hard hit.

Just go to HHN instead.

 

[Lewisc]

Exterior corridors might be a deal breaker in selecting resorts.

 

[disneyfan150]

I’m trying to remember when it was, but all availability disappeared for CR a week or so ago. There was some discussion as to why and it raised suspicions then that perhaps it was going to be held back for the NBA.

Seems an odd choice, given its location, but would explain it being unable to book.

Maybe they are holding back availability for CR in order to move YC people over when the NBA or MLS takes over YC. When I changed my dates at YC (during the WDW opening date announcement), the CM was surprised when she checked YC availability. I don't know if she was surprised that it was available to book or maybe that the Sun and Fun discount was available.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

CSR and other stand alone resorts work so much nicer for a bubble. Control the roads in and out and everyone can mill about inside and outside on the grounds.

I am picturing regular guests standing at a barrier somewhere on the path circling Crescent Lake to catch a glimpse of an NBA player, and the players being gated into the small YC courtyard for outdoor time like zoo animals lol. Don’t mind me entertaining myself over here.

 

[kylenne]

Maybe they are holding back availability for CR in order to move YC people over when the NBA or MLS takes over YC. When I changed my dates at YC (during the WDW opening date announcement), the CM was surprised when she checked YC availability. I don't know if she was surprised that it was available to book or maybe that the Sun and Fun discount was available.

Wasn't the word MLS was heading to Jambo House? I'm so confused now lol. Can't keep up with these rumors! Really curious since I have plane tickets for Labor Day weekend and am waiting for resort reservations to come back up.

YC still seems like a weird choice to me even though the convention area is on that side. Unless they're counting the hotel side of BC to be part of the bubble?

 

[KSL]

So an extension will be automatic once extensions are processed.

Oh dear, I am paid in full on our APs and somehow I thought we would have the option of deciding whether to have them extended or receive the pro-rated refund once they announced for sure the length of the closure period. Guess we're stuck with the extension now. Sigh, I'm trying to follow all the news but I guess I misinterpreted that one.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Wasn't the word MLS was heading to Jambo House? I'm so confused now lol. Can't keep up with these rumors! Really curious since I have plane tickets for Labor Day weekend and am waiting for resort reservations to come back up.

YC still seems like a weird choice to me even though the convention area is on that side. Unless they're counting the hotel side of BC to be part of the bubble?

We already know that BC Marketplace and Beaches and Cream will be open for BCV guests, so BC is out of the bubble.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Just go to HHN instead.

Uh-huh...
The point was that Disney is going to be at a different stage than everywhere else, if this is true. Hhn was just a like comparison.