Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[koszmok]

Most of the moves I’ve seen for values and moderates have been OKW and SS. Most values, from what I see are getting studios, moderates moved to 1 br’s. Of course there are exceptions, but if I were 4 or less in a value, that’s what I’d expect to see.

My daughter had 2 in her party at POFQ and got an OKW 1 br Villa. Considering the price difference, we would’ve been thrilled had we opted to go. It allowed us to drop my reservation entirely and just move in with her! It would’ve saved us thousands of dollars as I had YC CL reservations.

Where did you see this moves?

 

[LaDonna]

Most of the moves I’ve seen for values and moderates have been OKW and SS. Most values, from what I see are getting studios, moderates moved to 1 br’s. Of course there are exceptions, but if I were 4 or less in a value, that’s what I’d expect to see.

My daughter had 2 in her party at POFQ and got an OKW 1 br Villa. Considering the price difference, we would’ve been thrilled had we opted to go. It allowed us to drop my reservation entirely and just move in with her! It would’ve saved us thousands of dollars as I had YC CL reservations.

we’ve only ever stayed at values and once at POR where would you think perhaps they might move someone all star music regular room with five people(Youngest is just under three) To be honest the wearring masks outside thing might still have us canceling our plans, but if we’re given an upgrade that we may never get a chance to ever have with an ASMu price we might go for it, we are in Georgia so not too bad of a drive

 

[cakebaker]

Where did you see this moves?

There are a couple of threads on on TPAS discussing room changes.

 

[Luvears]

Amen to #3.

Paid for APS to cover a certain number of trips, and now their plans don’t fit into the reopening extension

Hello Farro! I would like to welcome you to the (not-so-very-exclusive) Club of those that will be Paying More For Your Disney Vacation than What You Had Reserved!

Our (not-so-very-exclusive) Club includes those who:
1. Had Free Dining cancelled! Now, with their new room discount, they’ll be paying hundreds more per night once they go to dinner! (Special mention in this category to the Pop Peasants that were booked with FD and had 4 Disney adults in their room)!

2. Booked a resort reservation before the parks opened and had to pay to move their vacation to DVC after the parks reopened! Yeah for the extra few hundred a night for Saratoga Springs!

3. Paid for APS to cover a certain number of trips, and now their plans don’t fit into the reopening extension!

So, welcome!

(All kidding aside, I’m sure Disney will reopen ticket purchases once they get a handle on how many reservations they already have for 2020-2021. If you are sure you do not want to update the reservation to a package, then, just wait).

 

[Luvears]

Can someone please share the AP preview event link (speculated to be right one)- I never get the emails!

Oh yeah - I hit refresh earlier after a conference call and it was like this:

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[ryanpatricksmom]

Whew! I made it thru the last 40 pages.

So it seems like we may actually have everyone booking for park reservations thru 9/2021 on Monday. I know that Disney doesn't give a fig about how I think they should run their operation, but it seems like there could have been at least one more date at the beginning where people with resort stays and active ticket media could have reserved for dates in 2020. Even better if they had separated it into two additional booking dates....those within 60 days for 2020, and those with dates for the remainder of 2020, then allow 2021.

I am also unimpressed at the AP consolation prize of 1 extra month. Without the ability to park hop, with special events and experiences put on hold for the unforeseen future, and limited dining options (especially for those of us with Tables in Wonderland), it will be really difficult to make up for 4 lost months worth of pass value in 5 months.

 

[nashvilleash]

After digesting all the info yesterday, I am now curious if we will still be paying for parking at the resorts?

 

[newpherchris]

PLATINUM AP REFUND CALCULATION: I'm a Platinum AP with 101 days used (as of the March COVID closing) of a one year pass. If I opt for the refund with no extension, will my partial refund be for the unused days (365 - 101 =264), or only for the number of days the parks closed? (117).

Decision to refund or extend would depend on which amount I would receive.

 

[Beachmom0317]

I am all caught up but now the information is a blur lol so did we figure out if park reservations were going to be timed or not? I think the consensus was the “time” we select is the entire park opening-close hours (so like 9-7 if those are the park hours for that day). Correct?

 

[Ninjagrrl]

As far as we know, yes that's correct. I assume nothing until I see it on Monday.

 

[FinallyFL]

PLATINUM AP REFUND CALCULATION: I'm a Platinum AP with 101 days used (as of the March COVID closing) of a one year pass. If I opt for the refund with no extension, will my partial refund be for the unused days (365 - 101 =264), or only for the number of days the parks closed? (117).

Decision to refund or extend would depend on which amount I would receive.

I read the email to mean you'd be able to choose wither option.

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

PLATINUM AP REFUND CALCULATION: I'm a Platinum AP with 101 days used (as of the March COVID closing) of a one year pass. If I opt for the refund with no extension, will my partial refund be for the unused days (365 - 101 =264), or only for the number of days the parks closed? (117).

Decision to refund or extend would depend on which amount I would receive.

I think we are assuming it will be for 264 days (unused days). But Disney has been vague on how this will work. All they said is "partial refund" and not "partial refund for remaining time left on pass".

 

[WonderlandisReality]

Most of the moves I’ve seen for values and moderates have been OKW and SS. Most values, from what I see are getting studios, moderates moved to 1 br’s. Of course there are exceptions, but if I were 4 or less in a value, that’s what I’d expect to see.

My daughter had 2 in her party at POFQ and got an OKW 1 br Villa. Considering the price difference, we would’ve been thrilled had we opted to go. It allowed us to drop my reservation entirely and just move in with her! It would’ve saved us thousands of dollars as I had YC CL reservations.

I’m meh about either resort but at least the pools look awesome. And yes I would not expect to get a massive room for me and 2 kids. Even the smallest dvc room has more sq ft than the little mermaid room we are booked in. SS and OKW rooms just look so boring for little kids from the pics but maybe there are Disney stuff in them you can’t see from the website.

 

[WonderlandisReality]

After digesting all the info yesterday, I am now curious if we will still be paying for parking at the resorts?

Yesterday they told me parking was complimentary for those with a disability placard and really encouraged us to rent a car. I think this is standard even before COVID though. The fact that it was another 15 minutes on hold to confirm that suggested to me that otherwise parking would cost $

 

[johnnyr]

Is Universal requiring park reservations for their onsite guests?

 

[Dulcee]

Most of the moves I’ve seen for values and moderates have been OKW and SS. Most values, from what I see are getting studios, moderates moved to 1 br’s. Of course there are exceptions, but if I were 4 or less in a value, that’s what I’d expect to see.

We're at CSR... I would actually prefer the 1 br at OKW or SS to a studio at the "higher" deluxes. We've stayed at SS previously and really love the quiet grounds and walking distance to DS. The space at a 1 bedroom would be nice for traveling with two littles.... though I worry it may set an expensive precedent for future trips lol

 

[Marionnette]

I’m meh about either resort but at least the pools look awesome. And yes I would not expect to get a massive room for me and 2 kids. Even the smallest dvc room has more sq ft than the little mermaid room we are booked in. SS and OKW rooms just look so boring for little kids from the pics but maybe there are Disney stuff in them you can’t see from the website.

There are subtle Disney touches. Nothing overt like you would find at AoA Little Mermaid rooms. Small hidden Mickeys in the drapes and woodwork and sofa pillows. Disney-esque pictures and wall hangings. Much less “in your face” design. Have the kids search for hidden Mickeys in the room. That can make it a little more fun.

 

[cakebaker]

We're at CSR... I would actually prefer the 1 br at OKW or SS to a studio at the "higher" deluxes. We've stayed at SS previously and really love the quiet grounds and walking distance to DS. The space at a 1 bedroom would be nice for traveling with two littles.... though I worry it may set an expensive precedent for future trips lol

I intensely dislike most DVC studios. They’re no more than a regular room and most dint even have 2 beds. But OKW is one of my favorite resorts. It’s where we had reservations to start our triple split trip trip we had to cancel.

The 1 and 2 bedrooms will spoil you though!

 

[roth697]

I have a reservation at Pop checking in Aug 1st (I also have an active AP). Will I be able to make Park reservations on June 22? Or do I need to call first, have my resort switched to an open resort, and then be eligible to make reservations?

 

[where_else]

I'm sure this info is available somewhere in this thread, but a quick (hopefully) question. We already have 5 day park hoppers purchased from UT linked in MDE from a cancelled trip. Now, my TA says I'll have to purchase a package with tickets to be able to book for April 2021? I hope that's not the case. Can't afford to re-purchase tickets.