Information from DCL or lack of?

[DCLMP]

That may be a good option for DCL. Since there's a higher percentage of kids under 12 on Dream and Fantasy cruise, they may designate those 2 ships open for vaccinate and unvaccinated. While Wonder and Magic could be set for vaccinated guests. It may upset people some people, but it does give us options.

It would create less anxiety and apprehension if guests are aware ahead of time. It would only be for a little while until we all get back to some type of normal.

There is also that law in Florida that no one talks about. A lot people combine the Dream with WDW. How can you one and not the other?

 

[dvcdisney]

There is also that law in Florida that no one talks about. A lot people combine the Dream with WDW. How can you one and not the other?

I'm sorry. I'm not clear on your question.

 

[BlueRibbon]

I'm sorry. I'm not clear on your question.

You know? The law that says if you go on a Disney cruise, it must be followed up with a visit to WDW.

 

[dvcdisney]

You know? The law that says if you go on a Disney cruise, it must be followed up with a visit to WDW.

Okay....then forget what I said...I'm all for that law!!!

 

[n2mm]

Okay....then forget what I said...I'm all for that law!!!

I do it backwards…. WDW then cruise! Though sometimes bookends too.

 

[dvcdisney]

I do it backwards…. WDW then cruise! Though sometimes bookends too.

Actually, I will admit, we've always bookended our cruises in Florida.

 

[orum]

To lighten the mood (and since we might hear protocols "soon"). I am posting tonight's meme a few hours early.....

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Hopefully I won't have to create an 18-day meme.

I was sure today was the day.. but you may want to get that 18 one ready.

 

[elle21]

I guess it’s how you define low. I do know very, very few families can afford DCL. Eliminating 55 to 70 percent of teens and kids under 12 eliminates a lot of customers. I’m not sure people are going to go out and kid their kids vaccinated for an over priced Disney cruise.

Spot on. We are not vaccinating our kids and though I’m itching to book a May 2022 cruise, I certainly wouldn’t go if things aren’t back to normal then, or if they discriminate against people for a personal medical choice.

 

[kathi]

Ugh - I was out today and had really hoped this thread would be full of new information....better luck tomorrow, I hope.

 

[BuzzLightyearInTampa]

You know? The law that says if you go on a Disney cruise, it must be followed up with a visit to WDW.

My reading of the law is that if you are a FL resident, then you can go to WDW either before or after the cruise.

 

[epcotrulz]

Maybe they are waiting for the final CDC clearance? Tomorrow never comes, does it …. lol

 

[DCLMP]

You know? The law that says if you go on a Disney cruise, it must be followed up with a visit to WDW.

It’s my personal law.

 

[DCLMP]

Actually, I will admit, we've always bookended our cruises in Florida.

I like to book end too. It’s depressing to get off the ship and fly home. Universal works too.

 

[DCLMP]

Maybe they are waiting for the final CDC clearance? Tomorrow never comes, does it …. lol

Maybe Friday after the market closes?

 

[n2mm]

Ugh - I was out today and had really hoped this thread would be full of new information....better luck tomorrow, I hope.

I know, its crazy. We have a cruise booked for February 2022 with the adult kids and grandkids, but I would be tempted to throw a last minute cruise together before that one depending on the protocol guidelines released. Everyone in our family is fully vaxed, to include 6 of our grandkids (from age 12 to 26) and all the parents too. our only hold up will be having to go to DMV to get a state ID for some of the kids because they may not get their passports back in time. The wait time for passports is 15-18 weeks now.

 

[tvguy]

That may be a good option for DCL. Since there's a higher percentage of kids under 12 on Dream and Fantasy cruise, they may designate those 2 ships open for vaccinate and unvaccinated. While Wonder and Magic could be set for vaccinated guests. It may upset people some people, but it does give us options.

It would create less anxiety and apprehension if guests are aware ahead of time. It would only be for a little while until we all get back to some type of normal.

Wow, that would have to be an absolute nightmare for Disney to sort out.

 

[tvguy]

Spot on. We are not vaccinating our kids and though I’m itching to book a May 2022 cruise, I certainly wouldn’t go if things aren’t back to normal then, or if they discriminate against people for a personal medical choice.

An interesting point. But I suspect if your children are in school, youth sports, camp, etc, you will have to deal with not being vaccinated long before you cruise.

 

[Sykes]

Wow, that would have to be an absolute nightmare for Disney to sort out.

Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Carnival have all managed with different protocols for different ships or embarkation points. It's been pretty messy just because the environment and the requirements from the CDC and various ports of call have been changing, but otherwise it has worked and unlike Disney they're actively sailing. I'm sure that the operations, marketing, and PR minds at Disney could figure it out with only 4 ships (one of which already has different protocols) if it was a direction they wanted to go in.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Carnival have all managed with different protocols for different ships or embarkation points. It's been pretty messy just because the environment and the requirements from the CDC and various ports of call have been changing, but otherwise it has worked and unlike Disney they're actively sailing. I'm sure that the operations, marketing, and PR minds at Disney could figure it out with only 4 ships (one of which already has different protocols) if it was a direction they wanted to go in.

The same minds who still have not said a thing about August 9?

 

[laceltris3]

I guess it’s how you define low. I do know very, very few families can afford DCL. Eliminating 55 to 70 percent of teens and kids under 12 eliminates a lot of customers. I’m not sure people are going to go out and kid their kids vaccinated for an over priced Disney cruise.

One thing to note is that generally higher incomes are correlated with higher rates of vaccination for adults and children. The demographic group that can most easily afford DCL have higher than average rates of vaccination. So the US rate as a whole does not represent the vaccination rate of customers.