Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[SaintsManiac]

Even in the before times I was always surprised by how many people/larger groups would just post up in there for hours, seemingly.

Best thing about Garden Grill PPO breakfast: an empty Land! It's wild to see it like that.

 

[LSUmiss]

My personal experience has been almost completely positive. Bit the times that i have had someone getting to close, i have moved away, iiib queue yesterday on rotr i told the group behind me to VW's mindful I'd threw floor markings are they were walking past them. I understand some CM are not enforcing all the rules, which they should, but i have a voice and it's in my best interest to keep people around me in check. Kindly and respectfully I've spoken up and people have complied

Same here.

 

[JacknSally]

So who is live streaming from where today?

Here With The Ears on Youtube is live now in EPCOT

 

[vinotinto]

I feel strongly that each party needs to be reminded when they board the attraction or the bus that they must keep their face covering appropriately on for the entire time. If CMs are proactively telling each party, there will be less excuse to take it off. I am going to send a message to the WDW Communications with this suggestion.

 

[Farro]

I feel strongly that each party needs to be reminded when they board the attraction or the bus that they must keep their face covering appropriately on for the entire time. If CMs are proactively telling each party, there will be less excuse to take it off. I am going to send a message to the WDW Communications with this suggestion.

They could get really tough if they want. If the rules are you must wear mask on transportation - If anyone is caught removing their face mask on board the bus or other transportation (unless an emergency obviously), then they won't be allowed in the parks that day. And if happens at the end of the day, not allowed in parks the next day. I sure would't be taking my mask off! (not that I would anyways)

Too strict?

 

[LSUmiss]

I have a friend who is there now. On the bus home from DHS yesterday a teen sitting close to her didn't have the mask on, so she politely reminded him to do so. He didn't comply and his dad got all up in arms with her, telling her that if she was so worried about people wearing masks, she shouldn't be there. It scared her and she reported the incident when she got back to the resort. I'm honestly a little afraid to say something because you never know who is going to fly off the handle.

There will be instances of noncompliance & another guest confronting another guests is just inappropriate & not gonna end well especially if you’re calling out someone else’s kid. The kid shoulda had the mask on & the dad should have behaved differently, but it’s also expected. I also don’t see understand how she was close to anyone on a bus? Every bus we have been on has been appropriately spaced. And the ventilation system is open at the top.

 

[LSUmiss]

For those of you who have been to the parks this week- if one was deciding between AK or MK for early next week, which felt better in terms of crowds, safety, experience, etc? Does the Food and Wine Festival get crowded later in the day, or do the crowds stay generally low all day? TIA!

Both AK & mk were equal to me in terms of crowds & safety. Mk has more to do though of course.

 

[SarahC97]

There will be instances of noncompliance & another guest confronting another guests is just inappropriate & not gonna end well especially if you’re calling out someone else’s kid. The kid shoulda had the mask on & the dad should have behaved differently, but it’s also expected. I also don’t see understand how she was close to anyone on a bus? Every bus we have been on has been appropriately spaced. And the ventilation system is open at the top.

I don't think the kid was sitting right next to her obviously, but he was on the bus with her without a mask on so she said something.

 

[SaintsManiac]

They could get really tough if they want. If the rules are you must wear mask on transportation - If anyone is caught removing their face mask on board the bus or other transportation (unless an emergency obviously), then they won't be allowed in the parks that day. And if happens at the end of the day, not allowed in parks the next day. I sure would't be taking my mask off! (not that I would anyways)

Too strict?

I don't think that's too strict. The success of WDW opening is dependent on people following the rules. If the rules are broken and outbreaks occur the parks shut down for who knows how long.

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

I don't think the kid was sitting right next to her obviously, but he was on the bus with her without a mask on so she said something.

I mean, the buses are when you definitely should have a mask on since you are in close proximity with people. I'm less concerned about someone 20 feet away outside--I can avoid that person.

 

[hertamaniac]

Someone reported this yesterday as well. We haven't ridden it yet, if we do anytime soon what will we miss in the pre-show?

EDIT: don't need hard details, just whether or not the preshow really matters or if the ride is fine without it.

I found the preshow to be very integral to the story. But, it's not a necessity IMO.

 

[DisMommyTX]

For those of you who have been to the parks this week- if one was deciding between AK or MK for early next week, which felt better in terms of crowds, safety, experience, etc? Does the Food and Wine Festival get crowded later in the day, or do the crowds stay generally low all day? TIA!

We visited MK on Sunday and AK Wednesday. Both were ridiculously hot, but MK was much more comfortable. We rode Kali just to get wet and cool off, but the water features we turned down, so we just roasted in the sun. Even our physically fit DD15 gelt like she was going to pass out. Crowds were low at MK, non-existent at AK.

MK had 5-10 minute waits on most big rides, but everything at AK was literally walk-on. The problem is, their queue lines don't have short cuts, so it is still miles of walking to get on the AK rides, and really very little to do. Without any show or street entertainment, we rode everything and were done in less than 3 hours. After the rain came, it was bearable, but nothing to stay for unless you want to just ride Everest over and over. DD did FoP twice in a row, but didn't want to walk back through the mile long queue again.

In terms of feeling safe, there were a lot more people at MK, but still less than any party or restricted event we have been to. It felt like low emh level crowds. AK was almost empty but so hot that we saw more people lifting masks to drink or even breathe through rain and sweat soaked masks. It was so miserable, no one in my family would go back in the next month, even if you paid them. MK was much more enjoyable overall, and easily my recommendation right now.

 

[LeeLee'sMom]

I brought a thermometer with me and took my temp before leaving the room. It was 98.1. I got to Epcot via the Skyliner, and was sent to the cool tent for about 15 minutes. When you are a woman of a certain age in Florida heat, it happens. I brought my own thermometer because if for some reason it tells me I have a fever, I am not going to the parks to begin with. That would just be stupid on my part. There isn’t any AC in the cool tent, just shade, a fan, and a water cooler. I do not know what temp they were getting when they took it.

ETA - it was about 3pm, so basically the hottest part of the day too. Took my temp a few minutes ago, and it was 97.8.

Ugh I know good ole'hot flashes anytime of year...

 

[vinotinto]

I mean, the buses are when you definitely should have a mask on since you are in close proximity with people. I'm less concerned about someone 20 feet away outside--I can avoid that person.

Exactly. They need to prioritize enforcement in those places where the ability to spread the virus is highest: indoor areas where you are in closer proximity to others without the ability to move. Like if you are sitting in the attraction or the bus.

 

[SarahC97]

I mean, the buses are when you definitely should have a mask on since you are in close proximity with people. I'm less concerned about someone 20 feet away outside--I can avoid that person.

I'm not a confrontational person by nature, but I understand why someone would say something on a bus or on a ride. Their choice not to wear a mask has an impact on you, too.

 

[Dulcee]

Does anyone know how the screening of photos for masks is working? We have an under two year old and while she generally wears a mask, since she isn’t required to do so I can see her not having it on at all times on our trip. We normally get memory maker for the ride photos but I don’t want to waste the money if a bot is going to pull all our ride photos

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283734862936059909

 

[SarahC97]

Exactly. They need to prioritize enforcement in those places where the ability to spread the virus is highest: indoor areas where you are in closer proximity to others without the ability to move. Like if you are sitting in the attraction or the bus.

Only 2 days until your trip??? Are you ready???

 

[dreamit]

I have a friend who is there now. On the bus home from DHS yesterday a teen sitting close to her didn't have the mask on, so she politely reminded him to do so. He didn't comply and his dad got all up in arms with her, telling her that if she was so worried about people wearing masks, she shouldn't be there. It scared her and she reported the incident when she got back to the resort. I'm honestly a little afraid to say something because you never know who is going to fly off the handle.

There will be instances of noncompliance & another guest confronting another guests is just inappropriate & not gonna end well especially if you’re calling out someone else’s kid. The kid shoulda had the mask on & the dad should have behaved differently, but it’s also expected. I also don’t see understand how she was close to anyone on a bus? Every bus we have been on has been appropriately spaced. And the ventilation system is open at the top.

The buses I’ve been on have also been spaced well. Additionally it’s actually difficult to see most others on the bus given the plexiglass dividers.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283805479844687872