Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Dulcee]

Curious about the moisture-wicking layer! Is that your innermost layer, against your face? What is the material? Mine are just 100% cotton and while they're fine, they do get damp when I've been sweating a lot so I have to change them out.

I hope its ok to post the link? Its this material: https://www.wazoodle.com/wicking-jersey-silver.html I use it as the inner most layer. It probably wouldn't be effective to use it for the entire mask as its very breathable. Its not cheap but it works well. I had a few yards left over from making cloth diapers for my youngest a year or so ago.

 

[kverdon]

LOL or you could just go in a few months! The vaccine front looks very ahead of schedule , there's really no reason to go this second when the country hits record numbers(literally). We might even have a vaccine before EOY we are not talking that long a delay potentially.

That does not sounds like a vacation to me, especially since restrooms are one of the hardest places to socially distance and bacteria filled

You might have had a valid point except for the fact I am required to take this time off and have it completed by July 12. Best to make the best of the situation you have.

 

[Marissa227]

Pennsylvania's governor just advised 14 day quarantine for travel from 15 states. I think we're out for 2020. We will try again for next Spring. Last summer while we were in Disney my son got an ear infection that was very painful and came on all of the sudden. We had to take him to Urgent Care. They were WONDERFUL, but I keep thinking what a nightmare it would be if something like that happened while traveling this year. We're going to try a stay at a campground resort in our home state.

 

[Andrwh1]

I know a few heated debates are ongoing at the moment but on a different topic, has anyone heard news about PhotoPass photographers? We usually buy MemoryMaker but I hadn’t heard anything about whether there will still be photographers around at the usual spots (no character meets I know). I know CMs won’t be taking pics with guest phones so I was planning to go ahead and still do MM so we can document our 2020 masked Disney trip.
Also, wanted to say I’m thankful I’ve been able to follow this thread daily over the past few months as we’ve had three trips now cancelled but are hoping we actually make it to this last backup trip. We’re scheduled to arrive 7/15 and plan to go depending on how things look during previews and the first few days of opening. My main concern is lines/wait times as we have 3 young kids. Our life is actually easier with reduced park hours and no fireworks/parades so we don’t have to drag them out of the parks while things are still happening (I also feel compelled to say that we plan to be as careful as possible, wearing masks, etc. and will also be voluntarily quarantining when we get back home.)

 

[rteetz]

When we visited on Tuesday (6/30) there were no scanners there.

It was a one day test as far as I know.

 

[rteetz]

I know a few heated debates are ongoing at the moment but on a different topic, has anyone heard news about PhotoPass photographers? We usually buy MemoryMaker but I hadn’t heard anything about whether there will still be photographers around at the usual spots (no character meets I know). I know CMs won’t be taking pics with guest phones so I was planning to go ahead and still do MM so we can document our 2020 masked Disney trip.
Also, wanted to say I’m thankful I’ve been able to follow this thread daily over the past few months as we’ve had three trips now cancelled but are hoping we actually make it to this last backup trip. We’re scheduled to arrive 7/15 and plan to go depending on how things look during previews and the first few days of opening. My main concern is lines/wait times as we have 3 young kids. Our life is actually easier with reduced park hours and no fireworks/parades so we don’t have to drag them out of the parks while things are still happening (I also feel compelled to say that we plan to be as careful as possible, wearing masks, etc. and will also be voluntarily quarantining when we get back home.)

Photopass will still be available per Disney. Any photo props will be wiped down in between uses.

 

[JacknSally]

I know a few heated debates are ongoing at the moment but on a different topic, has anyone heard news about PhotoPass photographers? We usually buy MemoryMaker but I hadn’t heard anything about whether there will still be photographers around at the usual spots (no character meets I know). I know CMs won’t be taking pics with guest phones so I was planning to go ahead and still do MM so we can document our 2020 masked Disney trip.

I believe there will still be photopass photogs as Disney specified they won’t be able to use guest phones for photos - I may have misinterpreted that, though.

 

[Yooperroo]

But I find those unable to accept those facts become downright hostile when confronted with them. No need for that. Live your life. Best of luck to you. But your point of view is no more or less valid than anyone else’s...

I think you're confused by what I was saying. I wasn't saying that anyone's point of view was less valid than mine. As a matter of fact, I said that the arguments and statistics presented might change the mind of someone who is on the fence, like me. I was pointing out, however, that I see a lot of debating, and those people who are already talking about pushing mask our quarentine mandates or dismissing numbers won't change their minds no matter what you, or anyone has to say, so some of the back and forth I see is fruitless. Irresponsible people are going to go no matter what, and they are the most dangerous ones.
But maybe the "You" at your end of the post wasn't directed at me so much, and the "you" in your statements are those that are hostile and unwilling to accept facts?

 

[Lewisc]

one thing to think about most airlines are not keeping social distancing now from what has been on the news. selling out planes from what I saw

Airlines are putting passengers who refuse to wear masks on the airlines no fly list.

 

[princesscinderella]

We just arrived on property for our stay at a treehouse. Due to the private entrance with no guard house there is no temperature checks upon entry through the gate with your magic band. We noted signs stating the Covid risks and symptoms. There was also a sign that the walkway to DS is currently closed. The walkway into Saratoga is open however.
We will be going to grand Floridian cafe for dinner our first time dining in since the lockdowns began. We are prepared with masks, wipes and hand sanitizer. I have a gluten allergy so if anyone is interested what the menu looks like PM me and I will send it to you. It was so nice to see the WDW sign when we arrived on property.

 

[chicagoshannon]

Photopass will still be available per Disney. Any photo props will be wiped down in between uses.

ooh there will still be props? Cool. I didn't think there would be.

 

[Spridell]

We just arrived on property for our stay at a treehouse. Due to the private entrance with no guard house there is no temperature checks upon entry through the gate with your magic band. We noted signs stating the Covid risks and symptoms. There was also a sign that the walkway to DS is currently closed. The walkway into Saratoga is open however.
We will be going to grand Floridian cafe for dinner our first time dining in since the lockdowns began. We are prepared with masks, wipes and hand sanitizer. I have a gluten allergy so if anyone is interested what the menu looks like PM me and I will send it to you. It was so nice to see the WDW sign when we arrived on property.

ENJOY and have FUN!!!

 

[I_love_Cruising]

If something like that were to happen to me on our upcoming trip I would.

1.Head to the nearest restroom.
2. Remove my mask.
3. Wash my mask and then face and hands.
4. Put on my spare mask.
5. Spray my original mask with disenfectant.
6. Place sprayed mask in a ziplock bag.
7. Clean the sink area and wash my hands again..
8. Dry hands and leave the restroom.
9. Carry on with my day.

Or you could use a N95/ N99 mask and face shield/glasses and protect yourself even when others don't respect the distance and tale of their mask. Seems easier to me....

 

[Andrwh1]

Photopass will still be available per Disney. Any photo props will be wiped down in between uses.

I believe there will still be photopass photogs as Disney specified they won’t be able to use guest phones for photos - I may have misinterpreted that, though.

thank you!!

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

The mention of photopass made me think of something......It would be really fun if they add some special effect shots that include characters with masks. Or on Haunted Mansion, have the hitch-hiking ghosts have masks on. Would definitely be a fun way to top off your photo collection of a 2020 vacation of a crazy year...

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Or you could use a N95/ N99 mask and face shield/glasses and protect yourself even when others don't respect the distance and tale of their mask. Seems easier to me....

Wouldn’t N95s (worn properly) be really difficult to wear outside in Florida heat? Borderline dangerous if you aren’t used to them?

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I think I saw Pennsylvania quarantines mentioned but I don’t think I’ve seen this shared yet. Sorry if it’s a double post.

https://www.facebook.com/151394801542515/posts/3739299876085305

 

[Racheldb]

I walked over to the entrance to HS on Monday when I was staying at Boardwalk--well, to the place where the buses pick up/drop off--that was as far as they let you go. There was a security guard there. She quickly put her mask back on when she heard me coming and turned around (I don't blame her; there was literally not a person in sight) and came over to chat.

She told me that they'll be using the new security scanners in all the parks. I asked if they were already installed and she said yes or they would be by opening. This is a security guard so maybe this is Sven-level information, but maybe it's true.

I hope that's true!!! I much prefer this method vs having all of my stuff touched

 

[Racheldb]

I was hoping this will be in place when the parks reopen. I'm curious about this as well, as we have 2 strollers and 3 toddlers and tons of gear so it takes a while for security to check and I don't really want them touching my stuff after touching everyone else's lol

I know! I'm really hoping the scanners are in place. If not I may be wiping all of my stuff down with disinfecting wipes after security

 

[Racheldb]

I thought they were going to be using new scanners. Six Flags has them, you just walk through and it's really fast. They replaced their long row of metal detectors with one of these (has two sides) and it works a lot faster than all of those metal detectors. I thought they were going to have them ready for opening, so I guess we'll see.

https://touringplans.com/blog/2020/06/14/disney-springs-testing-new-security-scanners/

This is one of the changes I am super hopeful for!