Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[mhautz]

IMO, the number isn’t going to be anywhere near 50k - that’s a busy park day. Maybe 20K?

I have no idea how many there are, but there are a bunch and this event will draw more interest than maybe any other has before. It will most certainly cut into availability, regardless.

No slam intended to any of them, they have as much right to be in the parks and make reservations as anyone else. As a non- local it was fun to get to be in the parks from far away. I don’t think I’ll watch much anymore, just too depressing, but fun while it lasted!

Also, I assume any reservation that includes but starts before 7/11 is just going to be canceled rather than modified, so if the resorts open 7/11, you're only going to have to fight other people who have 7/11 reservations (or DVC) for first dibs on reservations. It's likely going to take a week to reach their full (albeit reduced) occupancy.

 

[rpb718]

Temporary modifications to our amenities:

• Restaurants and quick-service dining locations will be available in each of our Disney Resort hotels, though our menus and operating hours may be adjusted. Guests are also encouraged to use our convenient mobile order service, where available.
• Members and Resort Guests are also welcome to enjoy our pools and recreation offerings, which may operate a little differently during this time.

From DVC: I know part of this is already been posted, but the fact they mentioned pools seems to be a good sign. Not to mention that this seems to confirm all partial cash DVC resorts will have both parts open.

I imagine all hot tubs would be closed for the foreseable future.

I mean how many bloggers/vloggers are there? Y’all telling me that they gonna take up room space for 50,000 people?

I'm not sure, but I think there's enough spread out between all Disney parks around the world for them to form a union.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

also add in the ones who live out in Cali that come to disney world on occasion, they'll be coming too imo

That bugs the hell out of me TBH. I get why they’d be doing it and it’s their livelihood, but local ones got it covered.

I understand people making their individual decisions to travel but I’m turned way off by influencers doing it like everything is over. I know there are certain Disney personalities my respect has grown for greatly during this and some not so much.

 

[BrerMama]

I posted this in the thread to track recovery offer for Free dining:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/a...-been-contacted-and-what-offer-given.3803098/
As you all know, Disney has eliminated the Dining Plan for now, and those of us booked with Free Dining were told we would get 35% off the room portion of our package as a new recovery offer.

My package was changed in MDE from Free Dining to: Recovery20 Disney Resort Hotel Package and the 35% has been applied to the room portion.

Mine appears to be adjusted as well. Probably still not enough of a discount to prevent my canceling as we are at Pop, so the discount isn’t much, and I hate that we’re six weeks out and no info about the reservation system.

 

[SaintsManiac]

also add in the ones who live out in Cali that come to disney world on occasion, they'll be coming too imo

Who?

 

[aroundtheriverbend]

I actually find that surprising. If there were actual "pent up demand", I would assume it would reflect in DVC where there's a "use it or lose it" concern.

Agreed, but Dvc also sent out an announcement this week easing up on some of the use year expiration dates for certain vacation points and how they could be used. There are threads on that in the Dvc section if you’re interested in the details. In other words, I think Disney is also trying to get DVC members to space reservations out over time as well a bit.

 

[charmed59]

It depends on how long the wait is after you get called. If you’re still looking at a spaced out 45 min wait after the VQ, DAS will still be just as used.

It also depends on what the DAS was for. If it’s because they melt down in crowds, a social distanced line would mean no one is within 6 feet of them, so the line wouldn’t be chaotic. If it was because they couldn’t get out of the line if they needed the bathroom that might be another story.

 

[cakebaker]

Oooh the "vlogger hate"

No hate from me, I edited my post as soon as it went up to make sure it’s clear I don’t dislike them at all! I have my fav’s, well actually 1. They provide those of us who can’t be there a view of the parks we can’t get any time we want!

 

[ZellyB]

Oooh the "vlogger hate" lol
I booked beginning of June and then was able to move to July 1st but out of luck for actually reopening date
There are not that many vloggers, maybe a total of 20 to 30? And that's counting the bigger channels that will most likely get a sort of media preview.
Im hoping to be able to go to an ap preview, I doubt cm preview will allow any guests. And then you bet I'll be hitting the reservation system as often as i am able to.
It's funny cause during the MMRR media preview i was chatting with my handler about the media event hate from fans, that we get invited to things and then we report back, she told me it's free advertising for them, sure they honestly spend to much money on swag and food and perks but then we're giving the new experience free advertising.
Sorry for veering as bit ot.
So yes, vlogger connection this Wednesday at universal, you can watch for free on my channel

Could you share your channel info again?

 

[yulilin3]

Could you share your channel info again?

It's in my signature, just my Facebook page

 

[Matthew Shannon]

Mine appears to be adjusted as well. Probably still not enough of a discount to prevent my canceling as we are at Pop, so the discount isn’t much, and I hate that we’re six weeks out and no info about the reservation system.

If you had Park Hoppers were they altered. I am also doing POP 8/30-9/4. Had the FD recovery plan with upgraded DPP and Parkhoppers for 5 days. I am wondering overall how much the 35% will impact.

 

[MrsSmith07]

Does that also included the 500+ rooms in the Gran Destino tower?

Made me go back and look, Touring Plans has 2384, but googled and Disney events page says 2416, so yes, it includes the tower, but Touring Plans is off by 32 rooms. I'm sure there's a few like that, but it still gives a decent estimate.

 

[CopperMonkey]

Also, I assume any reservation that includes but starts before 7/11 is just going to be canceled rather than modified, so if the resorts open 7/11, you're only going to have to fight other people who have 7/11 reservations (or DVC) for first dibs on reservations. It's likely going to take a week to reach their full (albeit reduced) occupancy.

Why would you think that? We called Disney a few days after the announcement for our reservation that starts 7/10 and were told we will just be contacted to modify it to different dates if our dates don't line up with Disney's projected opening of resorts. We have no problem with pushing the dates back a bit in this case but it would seem silly to cancel peoples 5+ day vacations just because the start date is off by a day or two.

 

[andyman8]

Made me go back and look, Touring Plans has 2384, but googled and Disney events page says 2416, so yes, it includes the tower, but Touring Plans is off by 32 rooms. I'm sure there's a few like that, but it still gives a decent estimate.

You can refer to the official Disney Media Relations website for the official numbers.

 

[BrerMama]

If you had Park Hoppers were they altered. I am also doing POP 8/30-9/4. Had the FD recovery plan with upgraded DPP and Parkhoppers for 5 days. I am wondering overall how much the 35% will impact.

I still have park hoppers in “my tickets”. I can’t tell amount wise because I had upgraded from QS to regular. My payment due went down $1200 so that has to be them taking away the dining plan upgrade and the new discount. However, I originally had a small balance to pay but when I go in now, that is gone. Again. It showed no balance since the system shut down, had an amount a half hour ago, and now it’s gone again.

 

[chad_1138]

Why would you think that? We called Disney a few days after the announcement for our reservation that starts 7/10 and were told we will just be contacted to modify it to different dates if our dates don't line up with Disney's projected opening of resorts. We have no problem with pushing the dates back a bit in this case but it would seem silly to cancel peoples 5+ day vacations just because the start date is off by a day or two.

I am hoping that is what they will really do. Our trip is scheduled Sunday, July 5 - Friday, July 17. I am hoping that we will be able to push our trip to start on Sunday, July 12, 19, or 26. We had the free quick serve dining from the January promotion. The 35% off will knock about $840 off our trip, so that will help out with food quite a bit.

 

[Matthew Shannon]

I still have park hoppers in “my tickets”. I can’t tell amount wise because I had upgraded from QS to regular. My payment due went down $1200 so that has to be them taking away the dining plan upgrade and the new discount. However, I originally had a small balance to pay but when I go in now, that is gone. Again. It showed no balance since the system shut down, had an amount a half hour ago, and now it’s gone again.

Thanks for the reply, was not trying to be too nosey. Just seeing if the saving allows an extra day at pop. SInce we dont know how park reservations will be. I usually go to epcot every day and walk the showcase. It is really my fav time. Now with only a 5 day hopper choice may have to be made.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Oooh the "vlogger hate" lol
I booked beginning of June and then was able to move to July 1st but out of luck for actually reopening date
There are not that many vloggers, maybe a total of 20 to 30? And that's counting the bigger channels that will most likely get a sort of media preview.
Im hoping to be able to go to an ap preview, I doubt cm preview will allow any guests. And then you bet I'll be hitting the reservation system as often as i am able to.
It's funny cause during the MMRR media preview i was chatting with my handler about the media event hate from fans, that we get invited to things and then we report back, she told me it's free advertising for them, sure they honestly spend to much money on swag and food and perks but then we're giving the new experience free advertising.
Sorry for veering as bit ot.
So yes, vlogger connection this Wednesday at universal, you can watch for free on my channel

For what it's worth you are the only vlogger I can actually name I like you and genuinely appreciate how helpful you have been! Your information has provided a lot for us here. Cheers to @yulilin3 !

 

[Krandor]

I still have park hoppers in “my tickets”. I can’t tell amount wise because I had upgraded from QS to regular. My payment due went down $1200 so that has to be them taking away the dining plan upgrade and the new discount. However, I originally had a small balance to pay but when I go in now, that is gone. Again. It showed no balance since the system shut down, had an amount a half hour ago, and now it’s gone again.

Inteeresting. Mine still shows dining plan and that i have the recovery free dining offer but I'm setptemebr so likely just haven't gotten to me yet

 

[LSUmiss]

Anyone still not gotten the email yet?