Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[preemiemama]

how was seated at table vs not seated at table hard to understand? Now it’s more complicated.

It's NOT for me. But it seems people were taking advantage, so Disney clarified the rules. Same thing happened when people were eating in indoor queues. Taking a quick sip of water would have been fine, but people started having full on picnics in line so the rules changes.

 

[Eric Smith]

To switch topics and get away from the M word debate, poster wishiwere@wdw posted that it's been rumored that the ESPN club at boardwalk has been gutted. It's not coming back

Not a huge loss if true.

 

[TikiTikiFan]

The place formerly known as Disneyland?

I miss it so much it hurts!

 

[Leigh L]

Recent pics of Tron. On two days we saw construction during weekdays (I thought all activity had stopped?). The first two are the same pic, one is cropped and taken from the Barnstormer queue on Friday 2/26. The third was taken from Speedway the previous Sunday and no construction going on. I thought I had taken some pics of the workers working up in the buckets on the tracks on Thursday 2/18 but I can't seem to find them. (I'm now wondering if I imagined that, lol)

 

[Chris Ehlers]

Why would Disney care about LA’s rules? Disneyland is in Anaheim, Orange County and OC does not give a rip about LA’s Covid rules.

Sorry I should have said California. I corrected my mistake

 

[hertamaniac]

Terminal 3 cruise port completed at Port Canaveral

"The new parking garage for this terminal features E-Pass. The Port Authority said that it was able to speed up its timeline to add the contactless payment option because of the pandemic. "

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/t...roject-that-has-not-been-used-due-to-covid-19

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Recent pics of Tron. On two days we saw construction during weekdays (I thought all activity had stopped?). The first two are the same pic, one is cropped and taken from the Barnstormer queue on Friday 2/26. The third was taken from Speedway the previous Sunday and no construction going on. I thought I had taken some pics of the workers working up in the buckets on the tracks on Thursday 2/18 but I can't seem to find them. (I'm now wondering if I imagined that, lol)

They are committed to completing the outside canopy but then the rumor/understanding is they will pause construction and have sealed the inside, etc. ... I think we shall see for how long after we see when full capacity returns and how consistent the demand is (basically how quickly Disney gets back to full revenue)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Not a huge loss if true.

I don't think it specifically was amazing but I do think having a sports bar on property is a good thing - so if it is gutted to make it better and maybe a little more upscale but still a sports bar I would be cool with that

 

[Leigh L]

They are committed to completing the outside canopy but then the rumor/understanding is they will pause construction and have sealed the inside, etc. ... I think we shall see for how long after we see when full capacity returns and how consistent the demand is (basically how quickly Disney gets back to full revenue)

Ah ok, thanks for clarifying. I thought I read it stopped and this makes sense to finish up the exterior.

 

[Splat10]

What is Disney currently doing for package cancellations and final payment timelines. Are they cancelling if you don't pay at 30 days? I am 50/50 on if I'm going to be able to for 4/2 still and it will be come more clear about 14 days out. I know I can change my dates (and that is what we'd do) but I've already cancelled three trips and really don't want to postpone again if possible.

 

[Princess Merida]

I don't think it specifically was amazing but I do think having a sports bar on property is a good thing - so if it is gutted to make it better and maybe a little more upscale but still a sports bar I would be cool with that

Has anyone heard any rumors of whether it's an total refurb or something completely new?

 

[Eric Smith]

I don't think it specifically was amazing but I do think having a sports bar on property is a good thing - so if it is gutted to make it better and maybe a little more upscale but still a sports bar I would be cool with that

If they would just put in something similar to CityWorks there, I'd be happy. That place is really good. Last time I went to the ESPN zone, the food was just ok and I didn't love the atmosphere.

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

If they would just put in something similar to CityWorks there, I'd be happy. That place is really good. Last time I went to the ESPN zone, the food was just ok and I didn't love the atmosphere.

I'm not a huge fan of sports bars in general, but we ate at the NBC grill at Universal Citywalk several years ago and the food there was great!

 

[Chris Ehlers]

If they would just put in something similar to CityWorks there, I'd be happy. That place is really good. Last time I went to the ESPN zone, the food was just ok and I didn't love the atmosphere.

We ate at RIX (CSR) last trip a few weeks ago the place was totally empty - food was just OK

 

[scrappinginontario]

What is Disney currently doing for package cancellations and final payment timelines. Are they cancelling if you don't pay at 30 days? I am 50/50 on if I'm going to be able to for 4/2 still and it will be come more clear about 14 days out. I know I can change my dates (and that is what we'd do) but I've already cancelled three trips and really don't want to postpone again if possible.

I would recommend calling Disney to be 100% sure. I believe it's still less than 30 days that full payment is required but don't quote me on that. In this case I'd go directly to them to ask.

 

[LeeLee'sMom]

Not a huge loss if true.

It is a big loss if you have a few sports fans in your family that enjoyed watching games on their many tv's and having a couple of colds ones in AC

 

[Moliphino]

What is Disney currently doing for package cancellations and final payment timelines. Are they cancelling if you don't pay at 30 days? I am 50/50 on if I'm going to be able to for 4/2 still and it will be come more clear about 14 days out. I know I can change my dates (and that is what we'd do) but I've already cancelled three trips and really don't want to postpone again if possible.

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[brockash]

What is Disney currently doing for package cancellations and final payment timelines. Are they cancelling if you don't pay at 30 days? I am 50/50 on if I'm going to be able to for 4/2 still and it will be come more clear about 14 days out. I know I can change my dates (and that is what we'd do) but I've already cancelled three trips and really don't want to postpone again if possible.

You don't have to pay by the 30 days. Since Covid, they've been allowing full payment at checkin if you'd like. Currently it's through the end of April I believe, but they keep extending it, but either way you should be good.

 

[Boardwalk III]

Has anyone heard any rumors of whether it's an total refurb or something completely new?

This one makes me sad. We’ve been going to the Boardwalk as DVC members since our 2 guys were in elementary school. They’re now in their early 30s and ESPN was one of their favorite places to hang out and watch sports. We’re all due to go back in November. They’ll be really disappointed if it’s gone. Sigh.

 

[Yooperroo]

I'm at MCO ready to head back home and twice they have said over the intercom "Arriving Disney Cruise Line crew, please proceed to your Disney Cruise Line bus transportation." Maybe they have a large number of crew expected to arrive today?