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

[DGsAtBLT]

If someone literally cannot get out of there by the 20th then I’m sure they can find somewhere else to stay in Orlando until the meantime. Or Disney would help in some fashion.

They need a hard date just like all the other extreme measures need to be taken because people refuse to make responsible decisions for society as a whole by themselves. People were still considering and actually checking in when the writing was on the wall. People were not cutting stays short voluntarily. People still crowded into the parks for one last hurrah. People will not act in our best interest as a society unless forced.

 

[Spridell]

It seems like overnight the big hotel chains around the country got together and made this decision. Las Vegas is also shutting down it's hotels and casinos. I would assume more will follow.

This is a first. ALL of Disney World property completely shutdown.

 

[cakebaker]

So Disney is closing the Hotels but what if your not from the USA and already in the hotel and can not get a flight home, are they going to kick people out of the hotels and make them live on the street.

Not every hotel in the area is closing down, but regardless, Disney can't keep resorts open indefinitely. I think they've been given ample notice.

 

[Bobb_o]

My 60 day window is tomorrow, I need to figure out if it's worth buying a ticket today knowing that it may not get used.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

My 60 day window is tomorrow, I need to figure out if it's worth buying a ticket today knowing that it may not get used.

In theory, if you bought a ticket and ended up not being able to go in May would you be able to go later in the year?

 

[Bobb_o]

In theory, if you bought a ticket and ended up not being able to go in May would you be able to go later in the year?

Not really. We are DVC members so there's really not much availability until October and we already have a 2 week trip to New Zealand planned for November so going back to back isn't really going to work for us.

If I knew for certain I could just hold the credit until 2021 I would be ok but I fear that they are open and I don't have the option to take it as a credit.

 

[yulilin3]

I've probably missed like 20 pages since yesterday and I'm not gonna go back and read. I am exhausted.
Last night was an emotional night at MK for sure, I got to thank so many CP kids that were on stage and kids that were there taking in their last day. Specific management for each area made it special for them and I am glad, these kids get under pay and over worked They had the garden by Casey's reserved for them to watch HEA. Many many tears
Over at DHS my DD was working and they made the decision to allow CP kids go through the fp line for MFSR,
all the goodbyes at the end of the night were also very special.
My DD got emotional cause the citizens of Batuu had lightsabers and made a tunnel by the exit of the land while people left, Chewie, Vi and Rey were also there.
I know some might find this stupid and overly emotional but these are the lives the CM live, this is their life, and most of them love bringing thee magic to all of us.
I'm pretty sad right now but I am going to DS at 1pm to stream and will go to the resorts this week as well to take in all the preparations before closures.

 

[only hope]

It seems like overnight the big hotel chains around the country got together and made this decision. Las Vegas is also shutting down it's hotels and casinos. I would assume more will follow.

This is a first. ALL of Disney World property completely shutdown.

The stuff at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney may or may not be open if it’s not owned/operated by Disney- the announcement said it’s up to the vendors. I wouldn’t expect them to stay open though; I don’t think enough people would go to turn a profit.

 

[bizeemom4]

I've probably missed like 20 pages since yesterday and I'm not gonna go back and read. I am exhausted.
Last night was an emotional night at MK for sure, I got to thank so many CP kids that were on stage and kids that were there taking in their last day. Specific management for each area made it special for them and I am glad, these kids get under pay and over worked They had the garden by Casey's reserved for them to watch HEA. Many many tears
Over at DHS my DD was working and they made the decision to allow CP kids go through the fp line for MFSR,
all the goodbyes at the end of the night were also very special.
My DD got emotional cause the citizens of Batuu had lightsabers and made a tunnel by the exit of the land while people left, Chewie, Vi and Rey were also there.
I know some might find this stupid and overly emotional but these are the lives the CM live, this is their life, and most of them love bringing thee magic to all of us.
I'm pretty sad right now but I am going to DS at 1pm to stream and will go to the resorts this week as well to take in all the preparations before closures.

I just accidentally found your video on Fbook. Thanks for the emotional walk thru MK. Very sad for many people on so many different levels.

 

[e_yerger]

Waiting to see how Disney will further adjust AP policies. I have a trip planned for April 30-May 4th that will need to be cancelled or rescheduled, but my AP originally expired May 16th.

I want to reschedule my trip for a weekend in November (we're going for Dapper Day), but my AP will be expired by then. I'm hoping they would be willing to give me park hoppers for my entire length of stay. I'm not holding my breath on it, but we'll see how this goes.

 

[Robo]

Serious stuff!

 

[sponica]

I don't know if this goes here or somewhere else, so feel free to move it wherever.

If you paid for premium magic bands and are unable to reschedule into this calendar year, are they charging you full price? I know not the end of the world. I just want all my ducks in a row.

 

[Krandor]

The stuff at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney may or may not be open if it’s not owned/operated by Disney- the announcement said it’s up to the vendors. I wouldn’t expect them to stay open though; I don’t think enough people would go to turn a profit.

I thnk it depends on the location. If they rely a lot of foot traffic you close. If you are a place where people will go to disney springs just to go to your place then you may stay open - i think of something like AMC in this category but movie theaters have their own problems beyond disney springs so i think the DS AMC will simply follow whatever AMC is doing company wide. But I do think most will close since without foot traffic volume will be way down for many/most.

 

[Kuzcotopia1]

We fly in early on the 10th for 9 days, so if that comes to pass it would be weird but ok. But then again we are also booking a back up room for the fall just in case because i would definitely cancel May if they opened on say the 15th and most of my days are gone, its all or nothing.

We fly out on the 10th too. I hope they announce a definite "closed through..." date soon so I can make my call. I'm the ringleader of a trip for 13 people, planning it was work already, canceling it will be more work and also depressing. Does anyone have thoughts of when they expect Disney to announce dates based on the CDC recommendation?

 

[CMac72]

Rescheduled our trip (would've been arriving this coming Saturday, 3/21 ) to late May early June, arriving 5/30. I know the CDC has released new suggestions regarding large gatherings, but our new trip dates will be a few weeks after that. Hoping the World is back open by then. Fingers crossed.

 

[disneygirlsng]

Not really. We are DVC members so there's really not much availability until October and we already have a 2 week trip to New Zealand planned for November so going back to back isn't really going to work for us.

If I knew for certain I could just hold the credit until 2021 I would be ok but I fear that they are open and I don't have the option to take it as a credit.

Applying the cost of a ticket towards a future ticket is always an option. Even under normal circumstances. I dont see why that would go away.

 

[Robo]

Applying the cost of a ticket towards a future ticket is always an option...

This.

 

[Robo]

If you paid for premium magic bands and are unable to reschedule into this calendar year, are they charging you full price? I know not the end of the world. I just want all my ducks in a row.

MBs will work for 2-3 years (or longer) at full battery for ALL functions.
After that, they will work at the park gates, FP entrances, and for opening resort room doors virtually “forever.”

 

[Miffy]

I started looking at dates in early June, but feel like I'm kidding myself because the only time I was in Orlando the first week in June, I was felled by the heat and humidity. Just not my best environment. Our trip's supposed to be April 29-May 7 and that looks unlikely at the moment. Fortunately, we also have a trip planned in December, and that may be it for this year.

 

[Nox]

Does Disney have the ability to suddenly buy far more hand sanitizer than ever before when hand sanitizer availability is at an all time low?

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