Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[mshanson3121]

https://amp.cinemablend.com/news/24...ect-walt-disney-worlds-50th-anniversary-plans

I think many of us saw this coming. At the very least as a possibility.

 

[xuxa777]

I think many of us saw this coming. At the very least as a possibility.

Yes even if the parks open next month, the 50th anniversary plans are affected but the virus/park shutdown. The article might as well been titled "If it is cloudy it might rain"

 

[mmackeymouse]

I don’t follow you’re thinking on this. Do you also expect your air carrier/rental car-gasoline/other misc. costs be “frozen in time” to the timeframe of when you booked?

Let me preface this by saying...yes, I know life's not fair. And no, I know there was no way for Disney to be able to prepare for this.

For us, not only will the prices go up, but we will have to buy a second child's ticket, because one of the children will age up if we have to re-schedule. Is that Disney's fault? No. But, it's not my fault either.

Let's say I had a fancy meal scheduled at a local restaurant. And it was a special occasion meal that you had to prepay for, so I already paid for it. But, the restaurant shut down...so they issue us a gift card which can be used by, let's say December 1st. But, then the restaurant doesn't even open until November 15th. So, they are expecting me to try to cram in a meal in a short amount of time. But, cramming in a meal is infinitely easier than trying to cram in a vacation in a matter of weeks.

So, let's say I can't get to the restaurant till January 20th. But, by then the prices have gone up. Now...I can expect that the prices have gone up. But, now I don't get free bread. Or free drink refills. And the steak is half the size. And, it doesn't come with sides. Well, now, I'm feeling pretty let down, and like the restaurant didn't take care of me. Sure, they can come back and say...."Welll you could have come in before December 1st" But, they need to be reasonable about people's schedules and time and realize not everyone can drop everything on a dime and make it work.

I think the December time frame was set when they thought things would be open by May or June. But, if it's running into fall or even late fall.....it's unreasonable to say that people can re-arrange their schedules accordingly. The right thing to do is just extend the date.

 

[mattpeto]

Let me preface this by saying...yes, I know life's not fair. And no, I know there was no way for Disney to be able to prepare for this.

For us, not only will the prices go up, but we will have to buy a second child's ticket, because one of the children will age up if we have to re-schedule. Is that Disney's fault? No. But, it's not my fault either.

Let's say I had a fancy meal scheduled at a local restaurant. And it was a special occasion meal that you had to prepay for, so I already paid for it. But, the restaurant shut down...so they issue us a gift card which can be used by, let's say December 1st. But, then the restaurant doesn't even open until November 15th. So, they are expecting me to try to cram in a meal in a short amount of time. But, cramming in a meal is infinitely easier than trying to cram in a vacation in a matter of weeks.

So, let's say I can't get to the restaurant till January 20th. But, by then the prices have gone up. Now...I can expect that the prices have gone up. But, now I don't get free bread. Or free drink refills. And the steak is half the size. And, it doesn't come with sides. Well, now, I'm feeling pretty let down, and like the restaurant didn't take care of me. Sure, they can come back and say...."Welll you could have come in before December 1st" But, they need to be reasonable about people's schedules and time and realize not everyone can drop everything on a dime and make it work.

I think the December time frame was set when they thought things would be open by May or June. But, if it's running into fall or even late fall.....it's unreasonable to say that people can re-arrange their schedules accordingly. The right thing to do is just extend the date.

Honestly, we're in uncharted territory with all of this.

My advice to you, is get your deposit back if you have one and then wait until things cool down. See what has been impacted and it's still worth your money and time.

 

[Pucks104]

Disney is in ‘the eye of the storm’ — analyst warns parks may not open until January
Published: Apr. 20, 2020, 10:37 a.m. EDT
By Emily Bary

Disney stock gets at least its third downgrade so far in April

 

[mattpeto]

Why is everyone so gung ho about waiting for a vaccine to go to DW? Does anyone really think every person out there is going to run out and get a vaccine?

My dad was a pharmacist and he always said that the only people who get vaccines are those who need them, kids and people over 60. A 20 to 30 something is going to think "Well, my friend came down with the virus and only had a cough and couldn't work for 2 days so nah, I don't need it. If I get it I get a couple days off from work."

When the vaccine is widely available, it will be equivalent as "herd immunity". If you decide not to get it, you are aware of the risk you are taking.

 

[mmackeymouse]

Honestly, we're in uncharted territory with all of this.

My advice to you, is get your deposit back if you have one and then wait until things cool down. See what has been impacted and it's still worth your money and time.

Thank you but it really doesn't affect me a ton. We are booked on points, so either we'll be able to use the points or we won't....we'll see if DVC gets their act together. The biggest thing will be the added costs of a child aging up. We specifically booked this timing so that we could get the 2 year old as much bang for the (non) buck as possible. The added ticket for the parks, special events, and meals will be a chunk that we are not looking forward to.

We actually don't have dated tickets either. So, again, this doesn't affect us. Other than....do we really want to waste our non-dated park tickets on half a park? I can't really get a refund on the tickets, but I don't know that I would want to anyway, because the value of those tickets will only increase. But, like I said, are they really worth spending a day of that ticket on a park with no shows, no fireworks, no character greetings? I don't know about that.

I was just empathizing with people who would be affected, who do have dated tickets. Because I could see how frustrating it would be.

 

[lilypgirl]

Anything new on opening?

 

[jerry557]

Why is everyone so gung ho about waiting for a vaccine to go to DW? Does anyone really think every person out there is going to run out and get a vaccine?

Not quite sure why everyone is putting all their eggs in that basket. A vaccine may never come. Some experts have been talking about how coronaviruses are very difficult to get effective vaccines against. Those 12-18 month estimates are based on typical testing guidelines if a vaccine works and is on a fast-track. If the vaccine is not effective or safe, then you are back to drawing board and clock starts all over again. There are some vaccine candidates, but not are certain to work or be safe. They have a long way to go in testing phases.

If you are going to wait for a vaccine before re-opening Disney, it may never reopen.

 

[Jmljasmine]

Thank you but it really doesn't affect me a ton. We are booked on points, so either we'll be able to use the points or we won't....we'll see if DVC gets their act together. The biggest thing will be the added costs of a child aging up. We specifically booked this timing so that we could get the 2 year old as much bang for the (non) buck as possible. The added ticket for the parks, special events, and meals will be a chunk that we are not looking forward to.

We actually don't have dated tickets either. So, again, this doesn't affect us. Other than....do we really want to waste our non-dated park tickets on half a park? I can't really get a refund on the tickets, but I don't know that I would want to anyway, because the value of those tickets will only increase. But, like I said, are they really worth spending a day of that ticket on a park with no shows, no fireworks, no character greetings? I don't know about that.

I was just empathizing with people who would be affected, who do have dated tickets. Because I could see how frustrating it would be.

How do you know if you have dated tickets or not? I'm set for August and am doubtful we would go since we will be traveling with my almost 70 year old parents.

 

[SaintsManiac]

How do you know if you have dated tickets or not? I'm set for August and am doubtful we would go since we will be traveling with my almost 70 year old parents.

All tickets are dated unless you have old unused ones from a few years ago or before.

 

[yankeesfan123]

Josh Dimauro is on the reopen task force per the Florida governor’s call today. As well as (someone whose name I didn’t understand) from Universal. They are apparently to confer every day at 2pm.

 

[Kadorto]

All tickets are dated unless you have old unused ones from a few years ago or before.

Actually.. those expire as well.. in the year 2030.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Actually.. those expire as well.. in the year 2030.

Ok but that's 10 years from now. We are discussing DATED tickets that are purchased for specific dates.

 

[rteetz]

Josh Dimauro is on the reopen task force per the Florida governor’s call today. As well as (someone whose name I didn’t understand) from Universal. They are apparently to confer every day at 2pm.

D’Amaro

 

[yulilin3]

Josh Dimauro is on the reopen task force per the Florida governor’s call today. As well as (someone whose name I didn’t understand) from Universal. They are apparently to confer every day at 2pm.

Rich Costales is the one from Universal. Josh D'amaro is the best thing to happen to WDW management in a while. He's a real great manager that cares about the CMs

 

[Best_Vacation_EVER!]

We're scheduled to go Christmas 2020 and haven't cancelled --- yet. We won't until we get closer and see what the landscape looks like. If things loosen up and there's another outbreak it could totally change things yet again...

A lot of people are saying a vaccine must be ready ---- but these take a long time to develop, test, and validate scientifically, plus add the time to scale up manufacturing, distribution, and administration in a number large enough to be effective --- it really will be a year to 18 months --- if all goes well.

Maybe the real key is an effective treatment... which (from what I've read) can have a shorter time frame than a vaccine.

Maybe there should be a mechanism to test that WDW could require --- where people can prove either they've had it and they have immunity or that they're not currently infected (testing in either case...)

 

[Krandor]

https://www.kennythepirate.com/2020/04/20/man-arrested-for-breaking-into-disneyland/

I'm honestly surprised some youtuber hasn't tried this yet.

 

[Kadorto]

Ok but that's 10 years from now. We are discussing DATED tickets that are purchased for specific dates.

You brought it up.. I was merely answering..

 

[mshanson3121]

I'm honestly surprised some youtuber hasn't tried this yet.

I gotta admit... the temptation would be huge, LOL