Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[MickeyWaffles]

Every mask I have is at least two layers.
Even the chiffon ones.

And unless they physically touch one's mask, that's almost impossible to enforce.

I think they just added this so someone doesn’t throw on a homemade mask made with a single layer of mesh or chiffon or something that is see through and clearly ineffective. Perhaps they saw some sketchy ones yesterday and felt they needed to add that?

 

[yulilin3]

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this reminded me, yesterday I saw a guy wearing a Darth Vader, plastic mask, like this one, not 100% sure if the vents were that wide open though, but I found that very odd, plus probably not that comfortable

 

[everreal15]

I understand. I don’t understand not paying attention to the details but it happens.

My point really is that there is no reason to believe that you’re only going to be surrounded by happy positive people just because the people who don’t think it’s safe to go aren’t there. Complainers are complainers. And just because you’re going during the pandemic doesn’t mean there won’t be guests who are negative, rude to cast members or complain about stuff.

Like you said, complainers and rude guests are always going to be a thing. Uninformed/unprepared guests traveling to Disney with the new guidelines in place are in for a pretty big shock to their system.

I just tune people out who are like that or laugh to myself that someone is wasting their own money not enjoying their own vacation. Lighten up a little and enjoy it for what it is. After all that everyone has been going through world wide in the past few months, being able to go to Disney and having a bit of fun/relaxation is awesome. (As long as your doing it safely)

Edit: Just wanted to update after I missed cakebakers message regarding this. I definitely think there are people who arent coming for Coronavirus / Restriction reasons that ARE the happy people we normally want in the parks with us. And it is sad to hear that they have to manage their kids dissapointment of not going because they may be to young to really understand whats going on....I still was dissapointed every time I had to reschedule my trip.

I was speaking more about those that have such a negative attitude about the virus and the guidlines/restrictions that we all need to follow to be in Disney that it could affect those around them in the parks. (We've all been in line next to someone that was just misserable and complaining....then why are you here?) If you are going to be miserable because of the way Disney is right now, its probably better to save your money and wait for a more enjoyable time for yourself.

 

[Arguetafamily]

this reminded me, yesterday I saw a guy wearing a Darth Vader, plastic mask, like this one, not 100% sure if the vents were that wide open though, but I found that very odd, plus probably not that comfortable
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That definitely is not in line with any of Disney's mask policies

 

[jpeterson]

Every mask I have is at least two layers.
Even the chiffon ones.

And unless they physically touch one's mask, that's almost impossible to enforce.

I have neck gaiter with ear holes. But they are a single layer as far as I can tell. I wasn't sure if they would be ok with the other rules (ear loops) but that rule alone makes them a no go

 

[02AggieGirl]

How do VQs work exactly? Sorry if it's already been discussed.

 

[anthony2k7]

And then when they open back up again it’ll all start again so...

Eventually people will see sense, or we'll get to herd immunity. Not sure which will happen first but currently it looks like USA is a long way away from that.

Meanwhile all international travel is shut down. That may continue for many many months now.

Will wdw survive in its current form for maybe another year with no international guests? Unlikely.

 

[rteetz]

How do VQs work exactly? Sorry if it's already been discussed.

Well for Rise of the Resistance you had to be inside the park in order to access it. Once the queue is live you select it and your party. It will then give you a return number. They will call numbers in waves throughout the day.

 

[vinotinto]

The disposable masks from Office Depot that a PP posted yesterday are 3 layers of polypropylene fabric.

I'm getting 2 more boxes of these delivered. I ordered them yesterday and they are already on the UPS truck for delivery today. They are very lightweight, breathable and are indeed 3 layers.

 

[Leigh L]

I do not recall that being there previously. Also I am not suggesting to skirt rules AT ALL - but how would one begin to enforce this?

Are the disposable masks made with two layers?

At least two. The ones our store had were three layers.
Happy to find they've not been too bad in our 90 degree weather. (Yet I put on my "Baby Yoda" Disney mask and never made it out of the house. Disposable it is for me!)

 

[Mit88]

another day, another long line for the new King

 

[Disneysoule]

I'm getting 2 more boxes of these delivered. I ordered them yesterday and they are already on the UPS truck for delivery today. They are very lightweight, breathable and are indeed 3 layers.

That's what I'm using too I have about 100 disposable for the parks and other masks for other parts of the trip. I also figure in that humidity when they get wet or if I have any worry of contamination I just throw it away, wash my hands and put on another one.

 

[Mit88]

I’d much, much, much, much, much rather someone like Carlye in the parks to cover the opening, give out actual information than a site like DFB that posts incriminating pictures without context just for clicks and runs away without acknowledging it was a 1 moment issue.

 

[rteetz]

This is not the place to discuss how someone (Who is not here) goes about their visit and whether they are uncomfortable or not. Carlye is a reporter, and we are able to use the info she gives here but let’s not sit here and debate her job and what her level of comfortability is.

 

[vinotinto]

Why should anyone who is okay taking extra precautions for themselves (and as a side effect, protecting people around her even more) stay home?

She wasn’t hurting anyone with her own personal higher standards. She is not the only media personality who seems somewhat reluctant to be there and draws a line like minimize indoor attractions, time spent in stores, etc.

Exactly. The more protective the PPE is from each guest, the better it will be for Disney, the CMs, other guests and yourself. I really don't see a downside and lots of upside!

 

[Disneysoule]

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another day, another long line for the new King

hahahahaha I'm just going to skip it this trip, I'll wait till Fast Pass + comes back

 

[anthony2k7]

I don't think many should worry about crowds for awhile. Look how quick they moved to selling tickets and resort stays for 2020. I have heard rumors that Disney that there were a lot of no shows yesterday.

Yep. They might be working on VQs but they can be turned on and off as needed.

Its likely the only place they will be needed for the near future are the splash gift shop.

 

[FinallyFL]

I'm getting 2 more boxes of these delivered. I ordered them yesterday and they are already on the UPS truck for delivery today. They are very lightweight, breathable and are indeed 3 layers.

I ordered 2 boxes yesterday afternoon and they've already been delivered.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

If you are that uncomfortable, don't come to the parks.

She's there since her job is theme park journalism. I'm pretty sure she wouldn't be there otherwise. She's doing a great job getting information out though, so whatever makes her comfortable to be able to do her job. She's not just on vacation like most of us will be.

 

[mwoody19671967]

Thoughts on when fireworks, fantasmic, Epcot fireworks, will be occurring again? I could tolerate a mask if they had fireworks