Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[jerry557]

I mean, they have a lot more moving parts than Universal. Literally - monorail, boats, buses, skyliner...

DVC though isn't guaranteed any of that stuff. Members are not guaranteed parks. So they can't use that as an excuse to keep a timeshare shut down when practically every other hotel in the region is open.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I'll take the long-shot bet - if they get the NBA, they will wait until after - sometime in July.

I'm still hanging on to July 6th!

 

[SaintsManiac]

DVC though isn't guaranteed any of that stuff. Members are not guaranteed parks. So they can't use that as an excuse to keep a timeshare shut down when practically every other hotel in the region is open.

Pretty sure all the "rules" are out the window during a pandemic.

 

[TexasChick123]

I am both as well, and understand Disney has a lot more to consider that the other parks. They’re not choosing to stay closed because they like being closed. They’re just going to make sure it’s safe for them. How do you safely get people into MK with social distancing? There’s a lagoon separating the park and parking lot, so mass transit is required. How do you bus tons of people from the resorts? How do you limit hotel guests, when technically when they open, all DVC rooms have to be available due to Time Share laws? All issues UO doesn’t have.

In regards to DVC, we’re under different rules because it is a timeshare. They don’t have to limit us. Plus, the number of DVC rooms is pretty small compared to the whole of WDW.

With regards to the transportation options, they’re going to have to figure that out. You could increase bus service and limit capacity on buses. Again, bus service hasn’t stopped around the world. If there are less people at the resorts, we won’t need as many buses as we would at full capacity. Utilize the monorails and boats. Limit capacity!!!

Since the CDC just issued an announcement yesterday about how hard it is to transmit the virus via surfaces, this would absolutely help them with some of the logistical problems of running transportation and not requiring as much cleaning in between trips. Limiting capacity and exposure to other individuals on transportation will be much easier and more effective than deep cleaning constantly. Just my $.02.

 

[bb32]

DIS is the world leader in parks for a reason. Their plan will be released when ready and their opening will be thorough and thoughtful. Even if it weren't they can slap on a picture of Tinkerbell on the front of the proposal and thousands will flock to WDW.

DIS stock jumped 4% at the mere whisper of reopen news.

 

[Music City Mama]

So let the speculation begin! Assuming this holds, how long do we think Disney will wait until they reopen?

My bigger question right now is when do we think Disney will announce when they will reopen? Tomorrow? Not until a week from now? I've got a DVC situation I'm dealing with that needs to be answered by next Wednesday.

 

[MamaBrace]

Hi everyone- my early June reservations at the beach club were impacted by the wdw closure. Through David’s vacation rentals I am able to get animal kingdom lodge at Christmas- would you suggest animal kingdom lodge? We always do beach club so I’m a bit disappointed

Sorry about your trip! Honestly, we’ve come to love Animal Kingdom Lodge & used to be Beach Club or nothing people. We rent a car when we stay there & it’s a nice resort.

 

[skeeter31]

In regards to DVC, we’re under different rules because it is a timeshare. They don’t have to limit us. Plus, the number of DVC rooms is pretty small compared to the whole of WDW.

With regards to the transportation options, they’re going to have to figure that out. You could increase bus service and limit capacity on buses. Again, bus service hasn’t stopped around the world. If there are less people at the resorts, we won’t need as many buses as we would at full capacity. Utilize the monorails and boats. Limit capacity!!!

Since the CDC just issued an announcement yesterday about how hard it is to transmit the virus via surfaces, this would absolutely help them with some of the logistical problems of running transportation and not requiring as much cleaning in between trips. Limiting capacity and exposure to other individuals on transportation will be much easier and more effective than deep cleaning constantly. Just my $.02.

All great points, but Disney is going to want to be extra careful with safety in order to cover themselves. Someone brought up earlier, how do you socially distance waiting for the monorail? Those stations at the hotels are so small and cramped on normal days. Are people going to lined up around the second floor of Poly and GF? How do you use monorails and boats from the all stars or moderates? How do those people get to the parks?

 

[mshanson3121]

I didn’t see any Disney resorts through the 14th, but park hours are only gone through the 13th right now.

The reports were elsewhere. One was specifically June 14-19.

 

[skeeter31]

My bigger question right now is when do we think Disney will announce when they will reopen? Tomorrow? Not until a week from now? I've got a DVC situation I'm dealing with that needs to be answered by next Wednesday.

I wouldn’t hold your breath. I’m thinking they won’t announce for at least a week, if not more. No rush now. They’re going to wait to see how UO does.

 

[merry_nbright]

Hi everyone- my early June reservations at the beach club were impacted by the wdw closure. Through David’s vacation rentals I am able to get animal kingdom lodge at Christmas- would you suggest animal kingdom lodge? We always do beach club so I’m a bit disappointed

They’ve worked with me, too. Wonderfully. The team member I talked to was fantastic. I’m doing a cash only for Polynesian or Boardwalk, haven’t decided, and I’m to get my voucher in a few days. Smooth process, friendly service. It pays to talk things out. I love AKL, it just is so far away from everything. Only downside!

 

[LSUmiss]

Again, I think it's their best move to open when they feel they are ready to do so. Not because Universal opened first.

Sure unless it’s b/c they’re waiting on a better deal from the nba.

 

[jlwise]

Although we pretty much knew it we now know with certainty Universal is requiring masks, incase you missed it (a few mins ago).

Thank you! I always start on the page where I left off and that’s when I posted my response to Legoland’s plan. I just finished reading UO’s plan. I think I’ll start from the last page first and work backwards from now on

 

[wallawallakids]

All of DVC would have to open. Timeshare laws are involved.

That's likely a bit of a problem for Disney right now in their planning.

If all of DVC has to open does that mean the DVC properties off WDW have to open at the same time as well? (ie: GCV, AU, VB, HH?). I am wondering if that could hold it up?

 

[TexasChick123]

If all of DVC has to open does that mean the DVC properties off WDW have to open at the same time as well? (ie: GCV, AU, VB, HH?). I am wondering if that could hold it up?

I don’t think so. They could work with owners at individual resorts which cannot open now. We aren’t guaranteed to be able to stay at other properties. That’s a whole different thing that has multiple threads about it when the latest restrictions came out. Trust me, you do not want to go down that rabbit hole!

I also own some points at VGC, so this affects me too seeing as how the State of CA is locked down indefinitely right now.

 

[CastAStone]

My bigger question right now is when do we think Disney will announce when they will reopen? Tomorrow? Not until a week from now? I've got a DVC situation I'm dealing with that needs to be answered by next Wednesday.

The next Task Force meeting, and Disney's next opportunity to present a plan, is next Wednesday, 5/27. I would assume they will not release anything ahead of time in case the Task Force, Mayor, or Governor reject their plan. They may also choose to continue to wait.

 

[LSUmiss]

If someone is willing to travel to Disney during a pandemic wearing a mask in Florida summers with state of the parks up in the air, I would guess they are not easily swayed away from Disney permanently if at all.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. If anything I predict those people fit in an extra trip for Disney.

I’m sure there are some, but I know a lot of ppl irl who a fed up with the lack of communication especially to DVC members.

 

[e_yerger]

I just do not see Disney announcing their opening plan in a task force meeting like Universal just did. It's so.... not Disney. I'm expecting them to ask to present their proposal privately and then they release their press release like they normally do everything else.

 

[CastAStone]

I’m sure there are some, but I know a lot of ppl irl who a fed up with the lack of communication especially to DVC members.

If there winds up being a flood of resale contracts from members angry that Disney took their time and gave thoughtful consideration to a reopening plan and date, I look forward to buying their contracts at a discount.

 

[Farro]

I’m sure there are some, but I know a lot of ppl irl who a fed up with the lack of communication especially to DVC members.

I don't mean this to sound callous, but most of those people will get over it once Disney opens.