Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Bibbobboo2u]

I'm sure it's been discussed, but how do reduced hours improve safety? I'm sure it's obvious, I just don't know.

I don't believe it is for safety. It is about the bottom line. As Chapek said in his interviews, they won't operate if they can't cover variable costs, and why should they? I'm sure they have calculated scenarios to the nth degree in looking at the numbers, as they are dealing with so many different factors that will impact both income and expenses. They are in a very tough spot, and almost all of us will be disappointed with some/all of their decisions because we all work so hard to plan our WDW trips.

 

[babydoll65]

Is you vacation paid in full? I have a half paid package and my email didn’t have that sentence

I have 2 rooms booked. Each 1 is half paid off and my sister received the email stating " You will have access"

 

[disneyfan150]

because we all work so hard to plan our WDW trips.

And some of us scrimp and save all year long for our trip. My vacation is what gets me through the rest of the calendar year.

 

[Llama mama]

Which resort are you booked for? My email was the same as yours, we've got tickets and POFQ booked for Sept. May help reveal more about which resorts they don't plan on opening...

We got same email
YC 7/31-8/8
Vacation package booked but not fully paid for yet

 

[yulilin3]

@rteetz feel free to delete if this has already been shared, it's been a crazy couple of days and it's hard to keep up

Union wording for CM recall, interesting to note the language for Epcot CM

 

[hertamaniac]

Clicking the link in the AP e-mail from yesterday still shows the same verbiage regarding requesting a partial refund. I thought they would have updated that page to reflect how the refund option would be calculated now that a reopening date has been approved. We're still in a holding pattern, waiting for Disney to call us to confirm our decision.

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

And some of us scrimp and save all year long for our trip. My vacation is what gets me through the rest of the calendar year.

I can totally relate. I am disappointed about everything, but I think my DH is actually sadder than I am. We are self-employed, and his work is physically strenuous, with very long days. I know how much he looks forward to our WDW vacations, so I am actually sadder about his disappointment than anything else.

 

[mhautz]

Print too small and blurry . Can you summarize what Epcot CM info says ?

Basically, it says that non-"culturally authentic" cast members may serve roles in World Showcase for the time being.

 

[tcherjen]

I figu

Basically, it says that non-"culturally authentic" cast members may serve roles in World Showcase for the time being.

I figured that would happen. At least we got some indication that WS will probably be open.

 

[yulilin3]

Print too small and blurry . Can you summarize what Epcot CM info says ?

this is from the Union and WDW manegement agreement on recalling Attraction and Custodial FT
For epcot
"the parties recognize and agree for the purposes of a reopening and until such time that the Company is able to resume normal staffing, employees who do not meet the culturally authentic theming at EPCOT may be temporarily assigned to work in positions which are otherwise reserved for Cultural Representatives in accordance with Article 13"

 

[cakebaker]

And allows for more cleaning. If they are going to sanitize ride vehicles overnight, they need additional time to do so.

But that excuse goes away if and when they decide to add MNSSHP. All of sudden, cleaning and sanitizing time won't be needed despite they'd be having more guests in the parks in a day.

 

[kelly7adria]

It doesn’t list this as “new”, but I don’t recall seeing it before....

 

[yulilin3]

On a personal note, my son thankfully got called back to Frog Choir at Universal, they had an overnight rehearsal last night, no word on Ragtime Gals yet. My DD is a P/T at MFSR will probably not be called back until after all the FT are called back, so we don't know, unemployment check or CARE still not coming

 

[yulilin3]

It doesn’t list this as “new”, but I don’t recall seeing it before....
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these are sold at the NBA experience store only

 

[DougLovesYou]

We got same email
YC 7/31-8/8
Vacation package booked but not fully paid for yet

Hmm...seems a couple YC folks are in the same boat (or yacht ) as us. Ours isn't fully paid yet either. Perhaps YC, POFQ, etc may not be opening yet and we'll be playing the capacity waiting game to see if we get to go? Wonder what the lead time will be on that...maybe similar to the existing rolling cancellations they've already been doing

 

[tcherjen]

It doesn’t list this as “new”, but I don’t recall seeing it before....
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I have seen it on shop Disney. I was looking at Ears awhile back.

 

[nicket]

When in 2021? Just ask as I think January might still see restrictions that August 2021 won't. Also obviously very fluid so hard for anyone to know. I think their intentions are to be a full go by the 50th though

Currently booked in February 2021 but we have plenty of flexibility so can go later in the year which is what we are anticipating at this point to be more likely. When we booked months ago we had been hoping to avoid the heat of the summer months and the 50th celebration crowds in the fall. But we can deal with those if needed! Luckily we have plenty of time to see how things evolve for a few months after opening before making a final decision.

 

[cakebaker]

They’re probably hedging their bets in case the virus isn’t a big issue by August/September. If the situation is much better, they’ll want to hold the parties.

I just don't see how we go from extreme cutbacks for safety's sake to everything is fine and we can go back to normal in 30 days. Maybe in October, but if it happens in August, it's just because they want the money or...just maybe, some of the draconian cuts aren't really for safety after all.

 

[mhautz]

I figu
I figured that would happen. At least we got some indication that WS will probably be open.

Yes. With all the rumors Epcot wouldn't open back up, I always thought it was odd that drastic changes will be done everywhere, but cultural authenticity was something they couldn't possibly work around.

 

[Lisa75]

On a personal note, my son thankfully got called back to Frog Choir at Universal, they had an overnight rehearsal last night, no word on Ragtime Gals yet. My DD is a P/T at MFSR will probably not be called back until after all the FT are called back, so we don't know, unemployment check or CARE still not coming

Liked regarding the news of your son. I’m sorry about the rest.