Seems like Disney doesn’t want to let out any “official” photos without masks, so it doesn’t imply they condone removal. And while I would totally want the ability to remove ours for a pic, seems like that will just make it harder for them to enforce the wearing. Would be great if they designated some of the “photo spots” as mask-free areas, with a “mask squad” CM there to just allow one group in there at a time. I worry for these CMs who have to try to enforce the new rules. In the past, Disney line management doesn’t seem to back the front-line guys much on stuff like line-cutting (or maybe that’s just my perception?); maybe this is the impetus to help resolve that.
I have seen way more enforcement at Disney in the 2 days I've been there than in my entire 23 years of AP life, no kidding. The managers are being strict, not only with guest but also will other CM that might not be social distancing. The number one priority right now is safety, I heard a manager speaking to a CM at the ferry dock, he (the CM) was having a hard time with the mask and the shield and the manager told him he had to try and make it work for safety.
As hard as it is to see right now, there will be good things to come from all this. Some things we may not like, but also some good. Maybe that will be one of the good ones! Would also love to see a thread with some more of your (and others who attended) impressions from yesterday. I didn’t get to watch any of the livestream.
And I think that's probably the best perspective to have. To be able to say that there was a very specific point in history that you were at the parks and you have the pictures to prove it.
Agree!! And just look—you totally match the castle!! I fully admit, I’m hoping by the time we go, even if masks are required, there are opportunities for mask-free shots too. But yes, in 20 years, it really will be a milestone to look back on.
My head is already spinning trying to figure out how to incorporate the mask into my daily outfits when I'm in the parks. My wife and I are big fans of disneybounding, so this opens up a whole new world of possibilities!
I may have already bought a thematically appropriate mask to wear to each park on my upcoming visit.
all the CM have been told to keep a look out for people taking pics, they are allowed to take mask off, click, put mask on. Not sure if creating specific areas would hinder in the social distancing department, people standing in line waiting to go into the pic "square". For example the castle has many great photo spots, same with the other icons and the Falcon.
Hmmm that might be true as well.....but maybe a few discreet x’s on the sidewalk for a line? Like in the queues...which reminds me to ask: Did any of the queues extend outside the ride buildings or were there markings on the sidewalks or at snack windows showing where to stand? Just curious if they were themed!
not themed, but yes markers everywhere, the 7DMT markers went almost all the way around the attraction and toward the LM ride. Snack cart also have markers. IASW has an extended queue were stroller parking used to be.
Very interesting. I've heard from some CMs that guests can't take off their masks for photos at all. Even with their own camera.
