WDW COVID-19 Operational Changes- Reservation System-Rope Drop Procedures

[Janet McDonald]

Big reason why I'm praying they allow the mission gaiters. Can wet those to help keep cool

That’s what we have bought! Since they are so stinking long, we had a seamstress (I can’t sew for crap) cut them in half and seam the end that was cut. The masks are still plenty long to cover from neck to well over nose and now not as bunched up around the neck area. We will wet them throughout the day to help!

 

[mommy2allyandaveri]

More than 7,000 people have signed an online petition urging Disney and government officials to reconsidering the opening of Disney World next month. New Cases Since June 08: June 08: 966 , 1096, 1371, 1698, 1902, 2581, 2016, 1758, 2783, 2610, 3207, 3822, 4049, 3494, 2926. This trend is very troubling and now the employees are putting pressure on WDW to delay the opening of the parks. I just don't see the parks opening in July!!

And I can't see them not opening at this point. Disney has invested a ton of time and money into their reopening process from DVC all the way to the NBA and MLS (?).

That being said, while I hope and don't think they will, I am worried they will delay opening. We leave in 9 days and at this point I may be beyond the point of no return to recoup A LOT of money.

I'm also worried about Florida doing to other states what they have already done to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. If they mandated a 14 day quarantine from CA, we would have to cancel. That's the length of our trip. Would be no point in going.

I'd also like to share something that happened to me yesterday. I'm in Northern CA and it's over 100 here. I got in my daughters car that had been sitting in the sun and drove to the pharmacy. They took my temp on the way in. I was over 100 degrees. I wasn't worried because I had a normal temp less than 24 hours before. I was there for about 10 minutes and had them take my temp on the way out. I had already dropped to 99 degrees. The heat will absolutely effect your temp. I would hate to be turned away for something like this. And I'm fare skinned so I'll probably also be sun burned.

Anyone know more about the cooling tents that will be offered?

 

[PSN]

After trying the past couple days to change my hotel reservation by phone and giving up after being on hold for 3-4 hours, I got a call today from Disney and was able to change it. We originally were in Port Orleans July 8-11 but changed it now to Caribbean Beach August 7-10, and then I was able to make the park reservations for those days right away.

 

[yulilin3]

More than 7,000 people have signed an online petition urging Disney and government officials to reconsidering the opening of Disney World next month. New Cases Since June 08: June 08: 966 , 1096, 1371, 1698, 1902, 2581, 2016, 1758, 2783, 2610, 3207, 3822, 4049, 3494, 2926. This trend is very troubling and now the employees are putting pressure on WDW to delay the opening of the parks. I just don't see the parks opening in July!!

Jeff Vahle posted today on the HUB that plans to reopen will continue, no changes have been made for WDW

 

[MickeyMouseCD524]

for those that have upcoming reservations have you been able to add a ticket to your reservation? We have a person in our party without for our upcoming trip.

 

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

After trying the past couple days to change my hotel reservation by phone and giving up after being on hold for 3-4 hours, I got a call today from Disney and was able to change it. We originally were in Port Orleans July 8-11 but changed it now to Caribbean Beach August 7-10, and then I was able to make the park reservations for those days right away.

was this because you answered the email they sent?

 

[Marissa227]

for those that have upcoming reservations have you been able to add a ticket to your reservation? We have a person in our party without for our upcoming trip.

Nope. Not yet.

 

[Lucky'sMom]

If so, is it best to call to make these changes? Our trip is late July. Thanks!

 

[Stefne]

for those that have upcoming reservations have you been able to add a ticket to your reservation? We have a person in our party without for our upcoming trip.

Disney has stated ticket sales will resume "later in the summer". I hope sales start back up soon, as we were hoping to be able to add a night to our stay in November.

 

[yulilin3]

If so, is it best to call to make these changes? Our trip is late July. Thanks!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/resorts/
you can try calling and see, but the pone lines are pretty jammed right now

 

[PSN]

was this because you answered the email they sent?

no, we didn't get any emails that I know of. It was an unexpected call, but appreciated.

 

[DanielNYC]

Jeff Vahle just left a note for all WDW CM on the HUB that the plans for WDW reopening WILL continue as planned, with emphasis on cleaning, social distancing and safety

With a visit that's supposed to commence on August 9th, I want to take comfort in this. However, there is obviously a tipping point with new infections where it won't matter what Disney wants to do. The current statistics on new infections do not inspire hope.

 

[osufeth24]

With a visit that's supposed to commence on August 9th, I want to take comfort in this. However, there is obviously a tipping point with new infections where it won't matter what Disney wants to do. The current statistics on new infections do not inspire hope.

 

[ObsidianGT]

I also received a shipment confirmation for MagicBands for my lady companion and I. We are flying in from CA and have a check-in date of July 8th at AKV (as DVC) and Park Passes for all our eleven days staying (we're Premier APs) and various dining reservations where we could, focusing on outdoor seating and physical distancing. It was very challenging to get it all booked up, for sure, but I persisted.

In my opinion, everyone should do their own individual risk assessment; where are you going and how will you get there. You do this every day with essentially every decision you make when you leave your home. From the basic "is it safe to drive/bus/walk/fly to work" to "is the weather going to kill me today" to "am I wearing pants," this is what you do every day. COVID-19 is no different in that regard. Be smart and safe.

I'm concerned about COVID-19 (of course!), and curious about crowds (I spent a lot of days at the DLR opening of Galaxy's Edge and what a ghost town it was during that time), but also cautiously optimistic that WDW is handling this reopening in a responsible way. Why wouldn't they? It's in their best interest to ensure things go as well as is feasible, and that means our safety is consequently at the forefront of that effort. Inconveniences are to be expected.

See you guys at the parks.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Good luck to the APs who can make park reservations today. Hopefully you’ll have less glitches and fewer problems than those on Monday!

 

[yulilin3]

Good luck to the APs who can make park reservations today. Hopefully you’ll have less glitches and fewer problems than those on Monday!

all done, easy peazy

 

[GADisneyDad14]

all done, easy peazy

I’m so behind, but I take it the fact that there are in fact AP allotted spots for previously sold out parks to resort guests (eg, 7/15, 16, etc at DHS) is a very AP friendly detail, right?

 

[yulilin3]

I’m so behind, but I take it the fact that there are in fact AP allotted spots for previously sold out parks to resort guests (eg, 7/15, 16, etc at DHS) is a very AP friendly detail, right?

they were some spots left but first week is almost all gone, they also opened the system at 6 instead of 7

 

[WEDWDW]

As a Passholder with a Resort Reservation(July 11-17) who was unable to secure a DHS Park Pass for any of my 3 available DHS dates on Monday,it stings a little that I don't have another shot today.

Seems like I should have one more shot today at getting the 1 Park that elluded me since I am a Passholder,but the system is what the system is.

We will still go over to DHS on our "planned" DHS day,go through Bag Check and stare lovingly at Hollywood Blvd. from just outside the Mickey Readers.

And I am NOT kidding!lol

 

[pmaurer74]

As a Passholder with a Resort Reservation(July 11-17) who was unable to secure a DHS Park Pass for any of my 3 available dates on Monday,it stings a little that I don't have another shot today.

Seems like I should have one more shot today at getting the 1 Park the elluded me since I am a Passholder,but the system is what the system is.

We will still go over to DHS on our "planned" DHS day,go through Bag Check and stare lovingly at Hollywood Blvd. from just outside the Mickey Readers.

And I am NOT kidding!lol

maybe there will be an AP preview for HS?