Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[RWinNOLA]

Something that I haven’t seen discussed much is how Disney will manage crowds at pools

Every time I try to go to a pool, I see a large number of pool charges with towels on them with nobody actually using the chairs for hours at a time.

When you consider the combination of distancing, reduces them park hours, and the likelihood that some guests may end up with resort days that they cannot get into one of the theme parks, there is going to be a really high demand for pools.

Wonder if Disney would limit usage to 2-3 hour windows and provide colored bracelets to identify the window. Otherwise, i can see the “chair hoarding” issue become much worse during this time.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I can't imagine the stopping people from BCV from going to say the BW bakery or pizza window. From what I understand the quick serve at BC is very limited.

I think the BC Marketplace and BW Bakery menus are pretty comparable if I remember right. Both those resorts are kind of lacking in the QS IMO.

I wonder how strict they’ll be for people who are just wandering the Boardwalk. Especially if Swolphin is open and it’s not just BCV guests with access.

 

[Remy is Up]

How does preview work? Is it only open to AP holders?

There will be an ap preview for those passholders not blacked out. Which means platinum, gold, and if its on a weekday, weekday passholders. Silver blackout will not be lifted

 

[Magical Courtney]

Yea I'm wondering the same as well. I have a July 18-25 trip booked at the dolphin and really just tossing my hands up at what will happen haha.

Same! I’m probably going to wait and see how many park days I can book then make a final decision.

 

[Remy is Up]

After more Family discussions, LOL, I just dropped some days at BCV and replaced with BWV so we aren’t stuck for 9 flippin’ days at BCV without SAB. That way, we hedge our bets. If SAB opens, we will have a couple days to enjoy. If not, Clownie, here we come! It makes us move resorts an extra time but that’s ok.

Whew, I shall now shut up on the SAB saga and return to anxiety for SWGE opening.


Rotr yes
Smugglers run likely not

 

[yulilin3]

So I understand you can’t visit other resorts. How will they assure this? Will they scan magic bands before you board the bus at the parks?

you can if you have a dining reservation
Other than that, and if they truly don't want people visiting they will need to check mb from the parks and from Disney Springs

 

[AmberMV]

There will be an ap preview for those passholders not blacked out. Which means platinum, gold, and if its on a weekday, weekday passholders. Silver blackout will not be lifted

Weekday are blocked out until 2nd week of August. I'm in that boat. So if the blockout stays for the preview period too then I'm SOL

ETA: The only APs who are not blocked out for the summer are Gold and Platinum

 

[HikingFam]

also 4.) DVC with points to use or lose. (that's us)

And 5) Those who rented DVC points (nonrefundable)

 

[giget86]

Any clue when we will know how many days out we can do park reservations? Any clue how long the park reservation system will last? Into next year?

 

[HairyChest]

I have a split stay and am wondering if they will transport my luggage for me. If not I would have to change my split to 1 hotel as it will be very difficult to transport ourselves.

 

[Llama mama]

So I understand you can’t visit other resorts. How will they assure this? Will they scan magic bands before you board the bus at the parks?

If at BW or BC , what’s to stop you from going to Dolphin or Swan for QS meals?
Good point.

 

[Remy is Up]

Just what I know at this time. They haven't fully decided on smuggler but its leaning to not yet. Rotr is a yes but expect it to be different. Other things are still tbd.

 

[mshanson3121]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1269378692867899392

The requirement for a dining reservation - is that to get into the parks as an off-site guest, or is that to visit a resort as an off-site guest?

 

[Remy is Up]

Any clue when we will know how many days out we can do park reservations? Any clue how long the park reservation system will last? Into next year?

30 day rolling window and the reservation system for parks could very well be long term.

 

[Bjn10]

I have a split stay and am wondering if they will transport my luggage for me. If not I would have to change my split to 1 hotel as it will be very difficult to transport ourselves.

According to disney luggage transfers will be available
Bell Services will deliver luggage to rooms, but will not escort Guests

 

[Remy is Up]

Weekday are blocked out until 2nd week of August. I'm in that boat. So if the blockout stays for the preview period too then I'm SOL

ETA: The only APs who are not blocked out for the summer are Gold and Platinum

They won't be lifting blackout dates from what I've been told. Sorry

 

[Leigh L]

My guess is
1) locals
2) APs
3) Disney freaks with a complete morbid fascination with this "new normal"

::: raises hand :::
#3

(Plus we really just want to get out of town and have airline credits from pre-COVID and during COVID we'd prefer to use before they expire)

 

[jenjersnap]

I can live with that! My kids just want to be inside the land more than anything.

Just what I know at this time. They haven't fully decided on smuggler but its leaning to not yet. Rotr is a yes but expect it to be different. Other things are still tbd.

 

[SaintsManiac]

So onsite guests or guests with a dining reservation only. No off site guests anymore (unless you have a dining reservation)??? Wow. Let's hope this doesn't stay post-Covid.

I can’t imagine it would.

 

[Mrs Grumpy]

So you can make ADRs at 60 days out and you need a park reservation in order to get the in park ones but you can’t make park reservations until 30 days out? Am I understanding that correctly?