Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[DGsAtBLT]

Probably not, that might be why it would work to move those who still want to come to the DVC resorts.

Yup.

If this rumour has truth to it, it means whatever time period they’re referring to there’s not a whole lot of non DVC people who have kept reservations.

Riviera would likely have a lot of space due to it not being sold out. The others would have their cash rooms and spotty availability as people cancel. Again if true, it would only work if not a lot of people have shown interest in keeping their reservations or Disney is arbitrarily canceling.

 

[SwirlTheCitrus]

Most DVC points stays are not last minute, as villas not reserved via points can be released for cash bookings 60 days out. Members know that once you’re 60 days out, any villa can be released for cash booking.

There is actually a specific tab on DVC’s member site that shows you what, if any, villas are available to book with points with less than 60 days notice.

This is a well known aspect about owning DVC. No one expects last minute stays due to villas being released for cash 60 days out.

If you read the posts, I did already quote the entire breakage clause in the terms and conditions.

 

[2letterwords]

Does anyone happen to know when we should be seeing refunds for prepaid, cancelled reservations? Has anyone seen refunds yet?
I have a cabana rental I paid upfront for, it's gone in MDE but I haven't seen a refund show up yet.

Our pirates dessert voyage disappeared a few days ago but no refund on our card yet. I imagine the credit might be slow to show up but who knows....

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

Did anybody have a Wine Bar George reservation cancelled yet? They're still deleting ADRs and I have an Akershus, a Hacienda San Angel, a Garden Grill, and this Wine Bar George res still in the system, and I know the first three are toast. It's just an interesting thing to watch since it's possibly a "third party".

Mine still exists and they (and others) are still accepting OT bookings.

 

[Sandisw]

I have wondered if it's really something TA's should be revealing to their customers. I realize some are desperate to keep their guests from cancelling, but making this kind of information public before Disney does seems sketchy at best to me.

Sharing it here was MY big mistake...not my friends. I thought it was the purpose for this forum and yes, it did come from a rep with Disney, with the caveat, everything is subject to change, which I have shared.

But, as you pointed out, the information I get from her, as we move forward should not have been shared here...and it wont be.. only did it because it was given to actually clients, and whether people agree with how TAs choose to communicate with them, it was me, not her as a TA, that made the choice.

 

[rteetz]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/06/shan...dmission-ticket-holders-to-make-reservations/

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Sharing it here was MY big mistake...not my friends. I thought it was the purpose for this forum and yes, it did come from a rep with Disney, with the caveat, everything is subject to change, which I have shared.

There has been all sorts of speculation in here, some true some not. You did nothing wrong in sharing.

 

[Krandor]

Probably not, that might be why it would work to move those who still want to come to the DVC resorts.

Now see that would make sense. There are probably a lot of DVC people moving vacations out past July 11th so there is likely excess inventory now and a lot of people won't want to come during that time so there is likely inventory to do it.

So That I could see... move people to DVC that want to come between 6/22 and 7/11 then open more resorts on 7/10 or 7/11.

 

[Krandor]

Sharing it here was MY big mistake...not my friends. I thought it was the purpose for this forum and yes, it did come from a rep with Disney, with the caveat, everything is subject to change, which I have shared.

That is the purpose of this forum.

 

[Mom2Anna&Elsa]

Are there a lot of non-DVC people booked 6/22 - 7/11 that would want to come without parks open?

Me!!! I rented DVC points. Our March vacation was intended to be primarily resort-based, with a day trip to SeaWorld. We are rebooked for 7/5-7/13 and staying at SSR. No park tickets. Walking access to Disney Springs, which should have most things open by then.

 

[RamblingMad]

Let’s see how well this goes over for Disney when everyone begins to hear how many people have been upgraded for free. I hope they're prepared. I know I will be reaching out.

It’s going to go great. Everyone loves free upgrades.

 

[yulilin3]

I know it's OT but my son is reporting from the Universal TM preview.
Walked into the park IOA, at 9am straight to Hagrid's, waited 15 min in line and rode, everything is 15 minutes or less, I don't think a lot of TM signed up for these previews
At the entrances to every attraction and restaurant there is a TM encouraging people to use hand sanitizer, my DS GF is allergic to it (she washes her hands constantly) and the TM has let them through each time but it seems they have not considered this a possibility

 

[Marionnette]

Did anybody have a Wine Bar George reservation cancelled yet? They're still deleting ADRs and I have an Akershus, a Hacienda San Angel, a Garden Grill, and this Wine Bar George res still in the system, and I know the first three are toast. It's just an interesting thing to watch since it's possibly a "third party".

Mine was cancelled yesterday.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

If you read the posts, I did already quote the entire breakage clause in the terms and conditions.

I fall too far behind on these fast moving threads

 

[Mom2Anna&Elsa]

Did anybody have a Wine Bar George reservation cancelled yet? They're still deleting ADRs and I have an Akershus, a Hacienda San Angel, a Garden Grill, and this Wine Bar George res still in the system, and I know the first three are toast. It's just an interesting thing to watch since it's possibly a "third party".

No, but I had Homecomin', Jaleo, Frontera Cocina, and Boathouse all cancelled. All 3rd party. And most before the parks even reopen (I'm staying at a DVC that will be open).

 

[disneyfan150]

NVM Question answered.

 

[SarahC97]

So my reservation is showing the change and I got an email last night informing me of the changes. I'll copy and paste the email below. I did the chat to ask about being able to modify the package to remove the tickets and they had to try to find out, got back to me that I'd need to call but they wouldn't be able to help me until modifications open up, even if I did call now (just thought I'd ask - didn't expect a hard answer - was on and noticed the chat active). We have APs that expire Aug. 11, our trip is 8/22-8/29. We did the bounceback with the intention to use the tickets to renew. Now with the closures, I believe our APs may be good through our first week of December trip (we'll see for sure on that), so debating whether to have tickets still as part of the package. I'm also curious as to whether, if we wanted to keep some type of package, we can bump the tickets down from Park Hoppers to regular, since we no longer need the PHs for the Free Dining.

Email:

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​ ​ We look forward to seeing you in August. You’re in for an excellent vacation at the most magical place on Earth! Whether you spend your time enjoying our four exciting Theme Parks or simply relaxing by the pool at Disney's Beach Club Resort, the possibilities for fun are endless! See you real soon! ​ Reservation Details ​ ​ Date: Sunday, May 31, 2020 Confirmation Number:​ ​ ​ Arrive:​ Saturday, Aug 22, 2020​ ​ Depart:​ Saturday, Aug 29, 2020​

​ ​ ​ Guests​ Anthony​ Alison​ Anthony (8)​ Cara (6)​ Package(s): 2020 Offer Disney Resort Hotel Package ​ ​ ​ Visit MyDisneyExperience.com to reserve access to select attractions and more from home – and make your stay even more magical!​ ​ ​ ​ Hotel ​ Disney's Beach Club Resort 1800 Epcot Resorts Blvd Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 Garden or Woods View​ 7 NIGHTS​ ​ ​ Check-in:​ Saturday, Aug 22, 2020​ ​ Check-out:​ Saturday, Aug 29, 2020​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Theme Park Tickets ​ ​ Saturday, Aug 22, 2020​ 7 Day Theme Park Ticket with Park Hopper Option - Ticket valid for admission for the number of days on the ticket beginning 08/22/2020 through 08/31/2020.​ 1 PER PERSON​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Magical Extras ​ ​ Saturday, Aug 22, 2020​ Walt Disney Travel Company Magical Extras​ 1 PER PACKAGE​ A complete list of Magical Extras is available at www.Disneyworld.com/magicalextras​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Luggage Tags ​ ​ Saturday, Aug 22, 2020​ Keepsake Luggage Tags​ 1 PER PERSON​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Payment Information ​ ​ Grand Total:​ $4,655.58​ ​ Final Payment Due:​ Thursday, Jul 23, 2020​

I'm in a similar situation. I booked the free dining recovery deal but have an AP and so I don't want or need the tickets. Keep us updated with what you find out about getting rid of the tickets. When I talked to a CM last week she told me the same thing, that no modifications could be made right now, but she added that she thought it wouldn't be a problem to ditch the tickets. I guess we shall see...

 

[Welsh_Dragon]

It’s going to go great. Everyone loves free upgrades.

And surely we are all capable of being happy for others who get a free upgrade. No green eyed monster here.

 

[javamoma]

I’m having trouble keeping up with this thread. No matter how many times I check it, I stay about 100 pages behind.
For those of us who have tickets, do we know when we get to start making reservations for parks? Will we get to make ADRs again once we have reserved a park day? We have a trip booked in August and I keep thinking I’ve missed the new instructions.

 

[Krandor]

I’m having trouble keeping up with this thread. No matter how many times I check it, I stay about 100 pages behind.
For those of us who have tickets, do we know when we get to start making reservations for parks? Will we get to make ADRs again once we have reserved a park day? We have a trip booked in August and I keep thinking I’ve missed the new instructions.

None of that information has been released yet.