Rumor about “modified experiences” when Disney reopens (read 1st post for potential modifications being considered)

[Jrb1979]

Really? I would have thought literally not being allowed to board a plane to the US would be the biggest hurdle...

Canada is international and we don't necessarily have to fly to get there. When flying is allowed again it still might be hard to get medical insurance if cases are still high.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Canada is international and we don't necessarily have to fly to get there. When flying is allowed again it still might be hard to get medical insurance if cases are still high.

Canada was not the best of examples given the whole closed boarder thing. But to your medical insurance point, I don't see anyone saying "we can't afford medical insurance for the trip so screw it, we're not going to WDW".

 

[Jrb1979]

What's so funny. With the restrictions that are likely to be kept in place here in Canada til a cure or vaccine happens. They have cancelled almost all sporting events, festivals and concerts for the year. I can see them making it hard for Canadians to get medical insurance to travel to the U.S. if restrictions are lax.

Its also not that they can afford it, more so that it won't be offered

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

Anyone have any thoughts about HDDR? We have a reservation for August 8 and we actually got tier 1 seats (lol). The performers can't wear masks and the guests are eating so....

I don't really see it as much different than any other restaurant.

 

[disneydreamer1970]

Any thought on how Disney may transport guests to the parks upon opening? I can't imagine they will pack the busses as usual.

 

[BadPinkTink]

I think the biggest issue for international travel will be medical insurance.

Really? I would have thought literally not being allowed to board a plane to the US would be the biggest hurdle...

International travel bans will be lifted before the travel insurance companies will remove the Covid 19 Exclusions.

The Covid 19 Exclusion from my travel insurance states
We will not cover any claims caused by or relating to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) or any mutation or variation of these. Nor will We cover any claims relating to any fear or threat concerning these viruses. This general exclusion applies to all sections of cover. In the event of a conflict between this general exclusion and any other term in Your policy terms and conditions, this general exclusion takes precedence.

This is for any new bookings after March 13 2020 and for any new policy bought after March 2020.

This is a huge deal. Europeans and Canadians will be very reluctant to travel to USA in 2021 if travel insurance companies still have Covid 19 Exclusions.

My travel insurance company will cover Covid 19 medical claims and cancellations for my June 2020 California trip because my flights and hotels were booked before March 13.

If I reschedule my flights and hotels for November 2020 or April 2021, my travel insurance sees this as a new booking so the Covid 19 exclusion applies.

So as a result you will see huge numbers of Canadians and Europeans not rescheduling cancelled Disney Parks holidays for 2021. No one wants to risk travelling to USA without medical insurance.

 

[anthony2k7]

Really? I would have thought literally not being allowed to board a plane to the US would be the biggest hurdle...

Nah not having a carrier left charging less than 10x the ticket price they were before all this will be the biggest hurdle!

 

[chad_1138]

Any thought on how Disney may transport guests to the parks upon opening? I can't imagine they will pack the busses as usual.

I am really hoping they will run Skyliner. As long as they can come up with an efficient way to clean them, they are made for social distancing.
We are driving, so we will probably just skip the busses, if they are running.

 

[Eric Smith]

Any thought on how Disney may transport guests to the parks upon opening? I can't imagine they will pack the busses as usual.

They'll have to have transportation running to move guests around property. I would guess that they'll limit the busses significantly and just run more of them.

 

[stephk1981]

That wasn't my point.
When EVERYONE gets $1200 (no matter what you spend it on) .. that decreases the value of the dollar and thus that dollar BUYS less ---> Inflation.

So I am saying that those that can may just want to squirrel away that money for when prices DO go up for lots of common things (months, a year) down the line.

Not EVERYONE got $1200. Some people didn't get anything.

 

[Polyonmymind]

Has Florida loosened the travel restrictions for out of state visitors?

 

[JayhawkCruiser]

That wasn't my point.
When EVERYONE gets $1200 (no matter what you spend it on) .. that decreases the value of the dollar and thus that dollar BUYS less ---> Inflation.

So I am saying that those that can may just want to squirrel away that money for when prices DO go up for lots of common things (months, a year) down the line.

This isn’t at all how inflation works. Further we’ve actually lagged behind the target annual inflation percentage set by the Fed for healthy economic growth (2%) for a long time now. It’s one of the reason the Fed has kept rates historically low to help encourage inflation. Money supply is only part of the equation but this comes from much higher up the chain than distribution to taxpayers.

 

[HuskieJohn]

I still think many folks that use to fly will still choose to drive to WDW. Why take multiple chances to get the virus (airport - plane - airport - WDW) if you can just pack up and drive down and go straight to WDW?

Flying is my main concern right now with breathing recirculated air for 3hr each way does not sound great. I could get everyone to wear a t-shirt like face covering but that is only minimally effective with preventing infection.

 

[cakebaker]

Has Florida loosened the travel restrictions for out of state visitors?

It wasn't ever for all states and I assume, at least until he issues the re-opening orders, they are still on the list. We've got fewer cases than FL by far so we were never on it.

 

[marinejjh]

Curious how they will handle the 50% capacity, 75% capacity restriction. I know when they reach 100% capacity they guarantee your pre-purchased tickets admission to -a- park. I'd be willing and comfortable telling them today which parks I want to visit on which days. Seems like they should "reserve" your park admission that way, then allow you to switch day-of if there is room, including park-hopping. I don't know if I have a good feel for just how crowded 50% and 75% is or if it will even come into play though. I doubt anyone does.

I like your idea of stating which parks on which days to control attendance, but I'd suggest doing away with the park hopper for awhile.

 

[cakebaker]

I like your idea of stating which parks on which days to control attendance, but I'd suggest doing away with the park hopper for awhile.

I intensely dislike it. For AP's, we already have the park hopper option. It would make planning even more impossible than it already is and really cut back on the value of it. I much prefer a capacity cap. I can insure I get to a park in time to get in. I honestly don't believe there's the slightest chance they're going to have an issue with parks going over capacity if it's set at 50%- at least not in the beginning.

 

[cakebaker]

DeSantis will be announcing reopening at 5 today. Not sure if that's been posted yet or not.

 

[NWOhiogal]

I figured it was tongue in cheek, but still, now is the time to get flights if you want to take your chances!

That's what I did! Booked a flight for October, $79 going and $89 coming back. Even if I end up cancelling, I'll use the funds for a trip next year. I don't think the flights will get much cheaper than that, and for sure once Disney opens up again the prices will go up. Better safe than sorry!

 

[Yooperroo]

That's what I did! Booked a flight for October, $79 going and $89 coming back. Even if I end up cancelling, I'll use the funds for a trip next year. I don't think the flights will get much cheaper than that, and for sure once Disney opens up again the prices will go up. Better safe than sorry!

Yep. We booked 4 RT direct flights from DTW to MCU for the end of October for a total of $60.40. Of course we will have to pay a baggage fee on top of that, but when the flight itself is $15 pp RT, I can live with that.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

I intensely dislike it. For AP's, we already have the park hopper option. It would make planning even more impossible than it already is and really cut back on the value of it. I much prefer a capacity cap. I can insure I get to a park in time to get in. I honestly don't believe there's the slightest chance they're going to have an issue with parks going over capacity if it's set at 50%- at least not in the beginning.

I believe it's extremely likely that they will be very vigilant with what is considered 50% capacity. They are setting guidelines (some of which could be state or federal requirements). If they tell the state of Florida they're opening with these restrictions, and they're allowed to open, they will follow the guidelines. And since they know the number of guests at the hotels and the number of people entering the theme parks, they absolutely can monitor and cut-off at a certain point.