Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Matthew Shannon]

Yes, this will be the issue for vacation destinations. Massachusetts has it pretty much in a good state with covid. Although living with the requirements is never fun. For myself I can control my interactions with customers. I feel for everyone that has to deal with public that has no common sense. This is again why I say for myself Disney is laying down the requirements. I feel for the castmates since like me it's.a public facing job. At least there job is requiring PPE's. Where as my job has to tread lightly of asking people to wear a mask. Since the company has been sued already from someone who can't wear a mask due to breathing issues.

 

[jenjersnap]

Topolino’s is open!

I apologize if this has already been mentioned - for anyone who is currently there, are any of the signature restaurants open? Or have a confirmed opening date?

 

[CastAStone]

Well, sorry my posts were deleted. I hope you can leave this for a minute or two because I'm uncomfortable with impression people were painting of me.

I am quite shocked at how some people were taking my posts. I never meant to imply what some of you were thinking. I am very passionate about the topic and work in my hospital and in my neighborhood getting the word out to those who don't hear it. All about this disease, the risks, things you can do to prevent, help getting access to healthcare.

Never meant to say it was someone's own fault. I would never say that. I'm actually sitting here really upset as I would never dream of harming or making painful accusations against others.

I don't know what to even think now. I'm sorry everyone.

I am sorry too! I will send you a DM.

 

[Jothmas]

Whether you believe in how bad the virus can be or not this is still entirely possible. Disney opening can contribute to many deaths. If just one person gets in with Corona and gives it to 5 others and they go home and spread it to their workers, family members, people on the plane, at the airport. Opening when cases are near 10K daily and you are inviting massive tourism and thousands into your parks daily is not something that can be thrown to the side as no chance they will contribute to a possible outbreak. You have to remember Disney opening also means double the traffic in your airport and hotels. You know by the end of July there will be a headline that a worker tested positive or family that went returned home and have all tested positive and then all hell will break loose.

I think when inevitably someone, somewhere, who is somehow linked to WDW tests positive, those hoping all hell will break loose will be disappointed.

 

[Tjddis]

I have family who rented an AirBNB in Cape Cod next month. I brought it to their attention that there's a 14-day quarantine for out of state visitors and they messaged the AirBNB host who told them not to worry about it, it's merely a suggestion. That's not what I really understood from the order, but they're not discouraged from going and aren't going to quarantine, either.

So not to come down hard on your family or anything but this is why I will probably proceed with more caution than most. While this virus is prevalent I just don’t trust people to do the right thing...

 

[WonderlandisReality]

Yep! Those are the biggies. I would take just one WP and, if you are reading this, Disney, I won’t demand a refund on my hoppers if I can use the plus part!

Same here.

PS: Hi Bob

 

[Arguetafamily]

Topolino’s is open!

Thank you! We did go there in December for character breakfast. Didn't know it was signature at night. How is the dinner?!

 

[SarahC97]

So not to come down hard on your family or anything but this is why I will probably proceed with more caution than most. While this virus is prevalent I just don’t trust people to do the right thing...

Don't worry about it -- I told them that what they're doing isn't right. To say the least, my family and I do not see eye to eye on many, many issues and this is certainly one of them. You simply cannot trust other people to do the right thing, so I don't blame you.

ETA: I'm supposed to go to Disney next month but I'm honestly not sure we'll feel comfortable doing so. My husband I both work from home and my kids are doing online school next semester, so we can absolutely quarantine after we get back if we decide to go to Florida and certainly will.

 

[Tjddis]

Whether you believe in how bad the virus can be or not this is still entirely possible. Disney opening can contribute to many deaths. If just one person gets in with Corona and gives it to 5 others and they go home and spread it to their workers, family members, people on the plane, at the airport. Opening when cases are near 10K daily and you are inviting massive tourism and thousands into your parks daily is not something that can be thrown to the side as no chance they will contribute to a possible outbreak. You have to remember Disney opening also means double the traffic in your airport and hotels. You know by the end of July there will be a headline that a worker tested positive or family that went returned home and have all tested positive and then all hell will break loose.

I applaud your logic but some people have an entrenched position that this virus does not concern them. The numbers are interpreted to whichever side you favor, the fact that people aren’t keeling over in the street means it’s all good. Every person has their own factors that will move the needle for them.
To each their own. I know how I feel. I know how I will proceed. I have long ago given up trying to argue with the crowd that is going to WDW come hell or high water. I wish em the best.

 

[BrianR]

live performances are:
FotLK singers (main 4)
FNtM all are miked
VoL
VotLM: Ariel sings live
Disney Jr. both hosts sing live
BatB: Belle and Gaston are live
Indiana Jones Epic, both Indy and Marion are miked
Frozen Sing Along all actors are live

This was pages and pages ago, but I know Savi's the main actor is live, as I've seen different performers in that role.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1276961847933992960

 

[Boardwalk III]

Same here. (Well not on the 22nd due to glitches but booked before Friday.)

I guess I was just wondering if someone had a DVC reservation and also an AP would system force them into the AP bucket? That would not be ideal in my opinion as some of the AP dates are starting to fill up. I don’t have to worry about this myself until Fall 2021 but it might affect my decision as to what type of passes we buy!

 

[jenjersnap]

Sadly, haven’t tried it yet since our trips keep getting canceled. Heard good things though!

Thank you! We did go there in December for character breakfast. Didn't know it was signature at night. How is the dinner?!

 

[jenjersnap]

I have a DVC reservation and an AP voucher (the rest of my family has hoppers) and had no problem booking as a resort guest.

I guess I was just wondering if someone had a DVC reservation and also an AP would system force them into the AP bucket? That would not be ideal in my opinion as some of the AP dates are starting to fill up. I don’t have to worry about this myself until Fall 2021 but it might affect my decision as to what type of passes we buy!

 

[Aeralie]

My husband had to call our finance guy yesterday, and found out that he and his entire family were just diagnosed with COVID after returning from their DVC stay - be careful out there, everyone! I’m feeling somewhat relieved we cancelled our July trip, and worried about how many people are going to bring it back from vacation and spread it here in our state, where we had been doing quite well this month with new case numbers.

there is a lot to unpack here.

I find @courtney1188 's anecdote interesting. I don't see a reason why she wouldn't just be relaying information as best she knows. What's notable to me is how willing finance guy is to share his entire family's purported situation with others. If I were in his shoes, I'd feel pretty terrible about the whole situation.... or at least very embarrassed/self-conscious about it given the prior "hoax" disposition and would want to keep it to myself as much as possible.

What's worse? The legitimate worry that you might unknowingly run into finance guy somewhere along the WDW trip? Or receiving the M. Night Shyamalan plot twist at the end and realizing you were finance guy yourself and you finance-guy'd the 10,000 other people you ran into at the airport, plane, magical express, springs, hotel, and theme parks? Yikes.

Edited for snark!

 

[Llama mama]

.... patiently waiting for dining reservations to open ..... Hopefully those will go better than the park reservations and resorts changes.
Capacity should be interesting.

 

[npatellye]

I guess I was just wondering if someone had a DVC reservation and also an AP would system force them into the AP bucket? That would not be ideal in my opinion as some of the AP dates are starting to fill up. I don’t have to worry about this myself until Fall 2021 but it might affect my decision as to what type of passes we buy!

We have unactivated APs linked in MDE and DVC reservations; we were able to reserve as resort guests for both stays.

 

[Broncho52]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1276676426092015618

 

[Boardwalk III]

We have unactivated APs linked in MDE and DVC reservations; we were able to reserve as resort guests for both stays.

That’s great info, thanks everyone! And while I’m here… If I were to buy some AP vouchers for my family party and let’s say fall 2021 reservations open up early next year (or whenever). If someone in my party then can’t go for some reason can I still transfer the AP voucher to someone else given that it is unused but has park reservations attached? I realize it may be too early for that question but would be great to know!

 

[yulilin3]

I have 30 trips to WDW under my belt and this one threw me! I looked it up and couldn’t find it. What is MiSiMD?

I know this was like 10 pages ago and not sure if someone already answered you but it's Move it Shake it Mousekadance it

 

[jcf8037]

Small note but still interesting and sort of now official. A few weeks ago, @Sandisw had speculated that VGF would still have access to some amenities at the hotel. That was correct. While I was skeptical, I can confirm CMs at that hotel are being told that the plan (as sort of indicated in some of the pictures posted today) is to use the Main Building and Beach Pool to service guests of VGF, while the Conference Center, Courtyard Pool, Sugar Loaf Concierge Lounge, and the Narcoossee's (staff here is being called back) facilities would be for NBA players. As you can see in the photos posted, they are erecting a fence straddling the eastern and northern sides of the Main Building, giving guests access to Gasparilla via that covered walkway along the side of the Main Building (I believe that goes all the way to GIG right?). Everything east of that (marina, guest buildings, Courtyard Pool, etc...) will be walled off for the NBA. Available amenities (as listed on DisneyWorld.com) will stay as is likely until the hotel's official reopening on 9/24. While this certainly could change, this seems to be the plan for the time being.

I guess no Victoria and Alberts?