Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[yankeesfan123]

I would have rescheduled to next year, but that's just me.

To be fair, the free dining deal Disney offered to those affected couldn’t be rebooked for 2021.

 

[SaintsManiac]

To be fair, the free dining deal Disney offered to those affected couldn’t be rebooked for 2021.

Fair enough. I don't need tickets, so I would not have booked that.

 

[LSUmiss]

I read it as 6 months worse case scenario. Not so sure about Florida unemployment policy, but 6 months could be the max before you have to reenroll. They seem to be assuring them that this won't have to happen, and if it does, they will be auto enrolled.

That’s how I read it as that’s the max & the rules would be different if they expected to be closed more than 6 mos.

 

[mmackeymouse]

The headline is a bit misleading, because it actually says the furlough is not expected to be longer than 6 months. But, the closure date and the furlough date are two completely different dates.

I have a September reservation and this is definitely worrisome. It also means that great deal they put out, for free dining, which ends September 30th, might be a moot point. I didn't participate in that deal, because I have a points reservation, but still.

 

[Jrb1979]

That’s how I read it as that’s the max & the rules would be different if they expected to be closed more than 6 mos.

I am guessing it's going to be closer to the max if 6 months. That's based on the Iger article talking about people not feeling safe in the parks til there is widespread testing.

 

[Moliphino]

To be fair, the free dining deal Disney offered to those affected couldn’t be rebooked for 2021.

Plus dated tickets were only extended through December 15, 2020.

 

[rteetz]

Plus dated tickets were only extended through December 15, 2020.

They never lose their value though. They can be applied to any future trip and you just pay any difference in price if there is one.

 

[Moliphino]

They never lose their value though. They can be applied to any future trip and you just pay any difference in price if there is one.

Yeah, but with how often ticket prices increase and the dated ticket model the same ticket could be hundreds of dollars more for a rescheduled trip. Definitely not as good as being able to use the ticket you already have.

 

[goofynut41]

I have reservations for Dec 2020 and don't know if Disney will be open by then, what does everyone think Disney will open?

 

[OnceUponATime15]

I’m not surprised at a possible 6 month closure. There is so very much to be done on so many levels in order to open safely.

Disney has spent decades building a brand that has come to be trusted by millions around the world. Trusted that you book a vacation to one of their locations and you can be certain you are getting a stellar experience that makes you want to come back again, and again, and again...

The will do the right thing for their business and as importantly for their customers. °o°

 

[Jroceagles]

I have reservations for Dec 2020 and don't know if Disney will be open by then, what does everyone think Disney will open?

July 2020

 

[rteetz]

Yeah, but with how often ticket prices increase and the dated ticket model the same ticket could be hundreds of dollars more for a rescheduled trip. Definitely not as good as being able to use the ticket you already have.

Of course but if moving to 2021 I don't see exponential price increases especially if we are in a recession. Prices may increase some but not by hundreds.

 

[Krandor]

I would have rescheduled to next year, but that's just me.

I was supposed to be in WDW right now. When I cancelled I had no plans to rebook until things sorted out. the free dining offer got me to book in Sep, but I'm still 50/50 on if I'll go. I'll see what things look like around the 30 day cancellation mark and make a decision then.

 

[fla4fun]

I read it as 6 months worse case scenario. Not so sure about Florida unemployment policy, but 6 months could be the max before you have to reenroll. They seem to be assuring them that this won't have to happen, and if it does, they will be auto enrolled.

Florida unemployment benefits are currently maximum of three months and maximum $275 per week, not counting any federal benefits. Doesn’t the extra $600 per week from the Feds expire sometime in May? Then if I remember correctly (it’s been a while since I was on unemployment) you can’t just reenroll if you haven’t found a job yet. I think there was a very long waiting period, possibly a year or more or there was some employment requirement before you could reenroll. I remember being very nervous because I got right down to the last week before I got another job, and the employment situation is much, much worse now than it was then.

I hope the parks open before the benefits run out.

 

[yulilin3]

Florida unemployment benefits are currently maximum of three months and maximum $275 per week, not counting any federal benefits. Doesn’t the extra $600 per week from the Feds expire sometime in May? Then if I remember correctly (it’s been a while since I was on unemployment) you can’t just reenroll if you haven’t found a job yet. I think there was a very long waiting period, possibly a year or more or there was some employment requirement before you could reenroll. I remember being very nervous because I got right down to the last week before I got another job, and the employment situation is much, much worse now than it was then.

The $600 I believe ends in June. And the governor has canceled a bunch of prequalifications right now, like showing that your actively looking for work, so if by the end of the 3 months thr situation is still closed here I'm sure qualifications will be relaxed again. The real issue is that only 4% of people that have applied for unemployment since March have gotten any money

 

[yankeesfan123]

I have reservations for Dec 2020 and don't know if Disney will be open by then, what does everyone think Disney will open?

No one knows.

If you want peoples thoughts as to when Disney will open, you can read the first 255 pages! It’s a fun, emotional read with a twist ending.

 

[mmackeymouse]

Of course but if moving to 2021 I don't see exponential price increases especially if we are in a recession. Prices may increase some but not by hundreds.

Still, the optics of it, isn't great. Even if it's only a $50 difference, for a family of 5, for example, that's $250. So, they'd be asking for more money for less of an experience. If it were me, and I had to spend more to get less, I'd be pretty put off. I'd already be put off that the tickets I purchased are essentially worth much less because I am getting half an experience. I think Disney has to extend the date. They have to, for PR and good will reasons.


https://www.piratesandprincesses.ne...-world-to-remain-closed-for-the-rest-of-2020/
Obviously this is a rumor. But, what do you guys make of this whole Secure Circuit protocol?

 

[ChimneyJim]

Doesn’t the extra $600 per week from the Feds expire sometime in May?

The Federal $600 ends the week of July 25.

There is also an additional 13 weeks of unemployment available at regular state rate but paid by the Federal Govt.

 

[rteetz]

Obviously this is a rumor. But, what do you guys make of this whole Secure Circuit protocol?

This is being discussed heavily in the rumored modified experiences thread. Its very much a plan within Disney.

 

[wdw_dine_junkie]

Is Ft Wilderness considered a MK resort? With the boat transportation to and from.