Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

There's a point where we need to just have to know it is not going away and deal with it like we deal with other seasonal viruses with a few more precautions.

Wear a mask, social distance and just know that cases will continue to go up. Thus far (thankfully) hospitalizations and deaths are pretty flat.

The people that WANT to go to a theme park and WANT it to be open will be the ones more likely to wear masks (over say people socializing in a bar).

Universal has been open for a month now -- are there outbreaks stemming from there? I think going outside in a giant theme park with limited attendance is probably safer than going to a bar, or a grocery store, or a home improvement store no matter what the numbers of cases are.

I guess I wonder where these new cases are coming from? Just more people going back to work? The protests? People just having parties?

Since it’s a younger demographic I suspect it’s parties and protests. So far nothing has been linked back to any open theme parks. I’m grateful WDW hasn’t opened yet so it’s not blamed on them. As was stated by the moderator there’s a good chance most will be exposed to it. I wear a mask whenever out. Personally I, too, would feel safer at WDW than at a local store. Safe health to all those coming down to Florida to enjoy the parks.

 

[yulilin3]

I think it's always very easy to judge other people. We're all living through some stressful times, my personal philosophy is you do you. I'll zag when others zig without a mask. But going out here in Orlando i can tell you more people are without masks at groceries stores compared to the parks. Ive been saying from the very beginning it's all abuot personal responsibilities, wash your hands and don't touch your face

 

[OKWFan88]

FYI there are still many dining reservations available for this coming weekend at the resorts for those curious (including Toppolino's character breakfast at Riviera), and you can now book those online.

I have tried to book dining reservations for two weeks from now and can't because I didn't have previous reservations cancelled. I wonder when they will open up dining bookings for those of us who are visiting next month?

 

[AmberMV]

I have tried to book dining reservations for two weeks from now and can't because I didn't have previous reservations cancelled. I wonder when they will open up dining bookings for those of us who are visiting next month?

Tomorrow i thought? I think previously cancelled people got a 1 day head start.

 

[marinejjh]

Give the orders some teeth. Set up stiff fines and enforce them. I agree, some people just aren’t going to comply without it costing them. If that doesn’t work, then start shutting down. It’s painful, but it’s better than just letting this thing run rampant.

But....There wasn’t a single state that started reopening early that actually met federal guidelines with a 14 day decline in rates. So maybe, even before going after citizens, the states start following guidelines too. If people want their states to open, do what has to be done for it to happen.

I’m sick of sitting at home because people can’t behave.

Nobody is making you stay home. Most states aren't mandating you stay at home. But I agree, just wear a mask, and wear it correctly covering your nose.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

Wear a mask, social distance and just know that cases will continue to go up. Thus far (thankfully) hospitalizations and deaths are pretty flat.

The people that WANT to go to a theme park and WANT it to be open will be the ones more likely to wear masks (over say people socializing in a bar).

Universal has been open for a month now -- are there outbreaks stemming from there? I think going outside in a giant theme park with limited attendance is probably safer than going to a bar, or a grocery store, or a home improvement store no matter what the numbers of cases are.

I guess I wonder where these new cases are coming from? Just more people going back to work? The protests? People just having parties?

I disagree. There have been tons of people complaining about masks all over Disney FB groups and even on here. Many of them are the people going out to bars right now and will be going to WDW in the coming weeks and months. Many of these people have not been wearing masks at home.

For me, going to a theme park right now is unfathomable and a totally unnecessary risk, especially with a high risk child. Even if he wasn’t high risk, we still would not feel comfortable going to a place like WDW, especially with FL in its current state. I still don’t go to grocery stores or home improvement stores. Simply no need when everything can be done via pickup or delivery. Everyone makes their own risk assessments, though.

IMO, I also think there’s a difference between a 20 minute run into a store and 8 hours of continuous exposure in a theme park, removing masks for eating and drinking, using public restrooms, touching multiple ride surfaces, etc.

The outbreak of cases is likely from everything. Overall relaxation about the virus and people diving back in to daily life and not taking proper precautions.

 

[andyman8]

I think it's always very easy to judge other people. We're all living through some stressful times, my personal philosophy is you do you. I'll zag when others zig without a mask. But going out here in Orlando i can tell you more people are without masks at groceries stores compared to the parks. Ive been saying from the very beginning it's all snot personal responsibilities, wash your hands and don't touch your face

Forgive me if it isn't my place to add to this, but I'd also say that @yulilin3 was wearing her mask in public areas of the resort. I firmly believe that everyone should be wearing a mask when out in public, but when someone is within the privacy of a hotel room (or a personal home), I think that it becomes a personal decision for that group (so long as it's a relatively small group like three people). Obviously, that decision still has consequences beyond that group, but I think it's important everyone is reasonable and gives a little to get a little here.

 

[Dentam]

it's all snot personal responsibilities, wash your hands and don't touch your face

I got a chuckle out of this - kind of a gross visual also.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Nobody is making you stay home. Most states aren't mandating you stay at home. But I agree, just wear a mask, and wear it correctly covering your nose.

I think people who primarily are home still are doing so because of a sense of responsibility and/or to protect themselves, so even though we’re not literally forced to be there it’s frustrating to watch things explode and drag this on further.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Forgive me if it isn't my place to add to this, but I'd also say that @yulilin3 was wearing her mask in public areas of the resort. I firmly believe that everyone should be wearing a mask when out in public, but when someone is within the privacy of a hotel room (or a personal home), I think that it becomes a personal decision for that group (so long as it's a relatively small group like three people). Obviously, that decision still has consequences beyond that group, but I think it's important everyone is reasonable and gives a little to get a little here.

Yes it is a matter of trust. I don't know anything about what strangers in public are doing. All I know is they don't have a mask on and I am staying away.

My friend recently came to visit. We had not seen her in 3 months. She works for a hospital in New Orleans and she already recovered from the virus. She wore her mask in our house because she wouldn't let me tell her not to. That was her decision, because she is exposed to it every single day and isn't sure if she'll get it again, or even know if she did! I have a 9 year old in my home. She was extra careful because of that.

When you're hanging out with other people it is something you need to discuss and decide. The grocery store is a different situation all together.

 

[JacknSally]

If you can't get an ADR, you can try out the unexpectedly cool-looking McDonald's on WDW property!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1277994581880176640

 

[cakebaker]

Forgive me if it isn't my place to add to this, but I'd also say that @yulilin3 was wearing her mask in public areas of the resort. I firmly believe that everyone should be wearing a mask when out in public, but when someone is within the privacy of a hotel room (or a personal home), I think that it becomes a personal decision for that group (so long as it's a relatively small group like three people). Obviously, that decision still has consequences beyond that group, but I think it's important everyone is reasonable and gives a little to get a little here.

I’m not judging her decisions. I don’t see her preaching to anyone and she’s not in the position that Pete is. Let’s not make this about yulilin3 when it isn’t.

 

[yulilin3]

I got a chuckle out of this - kind of a gross visual also.

On me for never checking spelling

 

[DisneyEagle]

MA just advised residents that they will have to self quarantine for 14 days after travel to most states outside of New England and the NY metro area.

This is not entirely accurate. We have had a two week quarantine advisory for travelers, either residents or out of state, for months now. The announcement today actually lifted that restriction for 7 states in the northeast. This is also a voluntary quarantine and has no enforcement penalties associated with it like the tri state area. So basically, when it comes to travel between Florida and MA, there have been no changes today from the previous order.

 

[Dulcee]

Per our earlier conversation on testing cast members before they return to work, the CDC suggested today in the similar scenario of college campuses resuming that they don't see significant benefit in mass testing of returning individuals (faculty, staff, students). Rather the same effect could be garnered from mask wearing, proper distancing and high sanitation practices.

 

[marinejjh]

There was some interest in the fact that you and Pete didn't have masks on in the Monday video. Because he's so adamant about people wearing them. I didn't think it was a big deal.

Maybe Pete can comment as to why he didn't have a mask. He really shouldn't have an excuse.

 

[Doingitagain]

Forgive me if it isn't my place to add to this, but I'd also say that @yulilin3 was wearing her mask in public areas of the resort. I firmly believe that everyone should be wearing a mask when out in public, but when someone is within the privacy of a hotel room (or a personal home), I think that it becomes a personal decision for that group (so long as it's a relatively small group like three people). Obviously, that decision still has consequences beyond that group, but I think it's important everyone is reasonable and gives a little to get a little here.

I think it is a reasonable approach. Contact tracing is key to containment (after masks and washing hands), and you can easily contract trace three people. What is difficult is crowded venues.

 

[yulilin3]

I didn't watch the episode but can we talk about how all of you want to subscribe to SiDisney on YouTube to see more of Federico
Honestly shameless plug, it would help us out tremendously

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I didn't watch the episode but can we talk about how all of you want to subscribe to SiDisney on YouTube to see more of Federico
Honestly shameless plug, it would help us out tremendously

I don’t understand a word of Spanish but I will later today!

 

[SaintsManiac]

If you can't get an ADR, you can try out the unexpectedly cool-looking McDonald's on WDW property!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1277994581880176640

Ok I am glad we are driving next year, because I am going to this McDonald's.