Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Kadorto]

I'm not too sure about June looking at this projection. If you filter it for Florida is shows their peak to be in mid May. They will not be out of this until at least mid to late July from what this projection is showing. It looks like Florida has a later projected peak than the other states in the US who are projected to peak around April.

Granted these are all projections and nobody really knows when it will be over until its over.
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I'm not too sure about June looking at this projection. If you filter it for Florida is shows their peak to be in mid May. They will not be out of this until at least mid to late July from what this projection is showing. It looks like Florida has a later projected peak than the other states in the US who are projected to peak around April.

Granted these are all projections and nobody really knows when it will be over until its over.

I was thinking the same.. but then looking at the resources Florida has, it doesn't look like they'll be overwhelmed like NY. Plus, the curve in FL is predicted to be a bit flatter. To put this whole thing in perspective, this website is predicting 81,000 deaths in the U.S. In 2018, there were 61,000 flu related deaths and on average there are nearly 40,000 deaths from motor vehicle accidents each year. Not that any of that is good.. just a few stats to consider.

 

[NJlauren]

do we know what this means for booked vacations? It just says "indefininately" so are they going to auto cancel any or just have to call?

indefinitely makes sense, but they should says indefinitely but not before X date for planing reasons

 

[rteetz]

do we know what this means for booked vacations? It just says "indefininately" so are they going to auto cancel any or just have to call?

Not yet I am sure we will find out soon.

 

[CJK]

Where did you find that blurb, @rteetz ? I'm still seeing the same message on the Disney website that says it's closing at the end of March.
ETA.....I TOTALLY believe you, I just wondered why I can't find anything yet on the Disney website. TIA!

 

[lauraleh]

Indefinitely actually causes more problems. They could have said April X or beyond.

 

[tellingson]

Where did you find that blurb, @rteetz ? I'm still seeing the same message on the Disney website that says it's closing at the end of March.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/n...-world-push-reopen-dates-virus-crisis-1287047
There are other outlets reporting this as well.

 

[Tandy]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/03/disney-raises-1-3-billion-in-new-debt

Easy - Avengers 5 - clear most of it off books

 

[fsjking]

Indefinitely actually causes more problems. They could have said April X or beyond.

Yeah now people with July vacations are going to call. Hell people with 2021 vacations will be.

 

[KerryCM]

I rescheduled our April vacation to August - we were CL and bought the extra fast passes. Signature Services is only accepting emails. Anyone have luck getting a refund for the extra fast passes purchased? I’ve called Guest Services, Reservations, and Tickets and have been told to email them, and I have, but still no answer after a few days. Thanks all!

My son got his money refunded for his purchased fastpasses. We were supposed to be there starting today, but rescheduled for my grandchildren’s fall break in October.

 

[rteetz]

Where did you find that blurb, @rteetz ? I'm still seeing the same message on the Disney website that says it's closing at the end of March.
ETA.....I TOTALLY believe you, I just wondered why I can't find anything yet on the Disney website. TIA!

Disney posted it on social media

 

[J-BOY]

Indefinitely actually causes more problems. They could have said April X or beyond.

And that's unfortunate, but Disney's job right now isn't to avoid inconveniencing people. They're being as honest as they can and can't commit to a date as this is a huge, complicated situation.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Right thing to do, IMO. Better indefinite closure than constantly extending it out. I think an end date just gives false hope and also more stress as the dates approach and someone’s date is right on the other side (as March 31st did for people).

 

[crazy4wdw]

From the WDW website:
We are waving Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees up to the date of check-in for reservations with arrivals through June 30, 2020

 

[Farro]

Yeah now people with July vacations are going to call. Hell people with 2021 vacations will be.

At least they are being honest. They have no idea when or how they will reopen and are giving the people the chance to cancel.

And I'm going 2021, I'm not cancelling!

 

[rteetz]

From the WDW website:
We are waving Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees up to the date of check-in for reservations with arrivals through June 30, 2020

That has been there since the initial closure.

 

[fsjking]

At least they are being honest. They have no idea when or how they will reopen and are giving the people the chance to cancel.

And I'm going 2021, I'm not cancelling!

I don't disagree with the decision. I just hope they put all the people they have off work on the phones. You won't be able to get through for a month.

 

[vinotinto]

Any date right now would be a pure guess. So much depends on how well people follow the guidelines and do their best to stay at home (except, of course, for gathering essential groceries, medicines, and performing essential work). If people comply, we can slow down the rate of infection. If they don’t, then it’s going to continue spreading exponentially. Disney has no way of knowing when the infections will slow down. I’ve seen models predicting peaks in May, June, and July. So, while I sympathize with all of you because our trips are up in the air, this is the correct announcement for the moment.

 

[Jacq7414]

We booked our flights for our July trip already through JetBlue and they aren’t refunding July departures yet. So I’m going to hold onto my reservation until JetBlue let’s us know what we can do

 

[mshanson3121]

Soooo....they waited till last possible minute on Friday afternoon for stock market purposes?

 

[J-BOY]

Soooo....they waited till last possible minute on Friday afternoon for stock market purposes?

Sure, let me call up Bob Chapek to double check. I'll let you know!