Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[yulilin3]

Guess we’ll have to swim from DS to Port Orleans.

Well, Port Orleans doesn't have a reopening date yet. Right now transportation is only offered through bus and skyliner and limited boats at MK

 

[SMRT-1]

Guess we’ll have to swim from DS to Port Orleans.

I can already hear @WebmasterPete yelling "Stay out of the damn lakes!"

 

[CastAStone]

which brings me to my question. OKW boats to DS running yet?

none of the boats are running to DS

It is possible to walk from OKW to DS if you’re a walker; take the path to Saratoga Springs and turn right instead of left at the very end when you can see that Disney Springs is to your right. It’s not a short walk.

 

[rteetz]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/08/disn...ovid-19-safety-message-around-entire-complex/

 

[Jennasis]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/08/disn...ovid-19-safety-message-around-entire-complex/

I swore to DH that there was no message being played on Wednesday when we were there but there was yesterday (Saturday).

 

[chicagoshannon]

I wish they'd stop playing those announcements! Everyone KNOWS the rules and playing that message isn't going to make a difference(people that try to skirt the rules are going to regardless). They're so annoying.

 

[rteetz]

I wish they'd stop playing those announcements! Everyone KNOWS the rules and playing that message isn't going to make a difference(people that try to skirt the rules are going to regardless). They're so annoying.

Maybe they could turn down the frequency of them but I disagree. I think they are very necessary. People should be constantly reminded.

 

[Runnsally]

I wish they'd stop playing those announcements! Everyone KNOWS the rules and playing that message isn't going to make a difference(people that try to skirt the rules are going to regardless). They're so annoying.

I think most rational people are willing to accept some annoying announcements if it means the ability to visit Disney. Definitely need some perspective on what counts as annoying these days.

 

[osufeth24]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/08/disn...ovid-19-safety-message-around-entire-complex/

They need to have more people enforcing.

I think most here now know my opinions on most of matters going on, and even I'm uncomfortable at DS

 

[chicagoshannon]

I think most rational people are willing to accept some annoying announcements if it means the ability to visit Disney. Definitely need some perspective on what counts as annoying these days.

I guess I'm irrational? Everyone that is there knows the rules. We are constantly reminded by everyone around us wearing masks etc. No need for an announcement. Am I going to cancel my trip because of it no, but it is annoying. I think most rational people can see that they're annoying. You can disagree and think they are necessary but to call someone not rational for thinking something is annoying is a bit over the top!

 

[Mit88]

I can already hear @WebmasterPete yelling "Stay out of the damn lakes!"

Its not a lake. Bypass the system

 

[SierraT]

I guess I'm irrational? Everyone that is there knows the rules. We are constantly reminded by everyone around us wearing masks etc. No need for an announcement. Am I going to cancel my trip because of it no, but it is annoying. I think most rational people can see that they're annoying. You can disagree and think they are necessary but to call someone not rational for thinking something is annoying is a bit over the top!

I didn’t find your post irrational at all. Also think seeing everyone with their faces covered is a constant reminder of the current state we‘re in. It’s also one of the reasons some here, even on this thread, are choosing not to go right now.

 

[KBoopaloo]

I guess I'm irrational? Everyone that is there knows the rules. We are constantly reminded by everyone around us wearing masks etc. No need for an announcement. Am I going to cancel my trip because of it no, but it is annoying. I think most rational people can see that they're annoying. You can disagree and think they are necessary but to call someone not rational for thinking something is annoying is a bit over the top!

I’ve said this before when this topic has come up but the number one defense people use when they are called out for not following the rules is “I didn’t know that was the rule.” It doesn’t matter that it is pretty clear that everyone knows (or should know) the rules by now. As someone whose job often involves ensuring people follow the rules at my institution, I can tell you that rule breakers will always try to find an excuse for why their rule breaking should not warrant being called out and “I didn’t know” is always the first go-to excuse usually followed by claiming that some other employee “told me it was okay.” The reason Disney feels like they have to hit everyone over the head with these reminders is that is leaves little room for the ignorance excuse.

 

[charmed59]

A few viral expulsions of scofflaws would do much more to get compliance than continuous announcements.

 

[Eric Smith]

Maybe they could turn down the frequency of them but I disagree. I think they are very necessary. People should be constantly reminded.

Agreed, it certainly gets rid of the “I didn’t know the rule” defense. Making the announcements applies more social pressure to follow the rules.

 

[cristen72]

I read that there would be pin trading boards in various places. Has anyone seen any and if so, how was the selection and how was trading handled?

 

[rteetz]

https://blogmickey.com/2020/08/sele...pen-after-park-close-beginning-september-8th/

 

[chicagoshannon]

I read that there would be pin trading boards in various places. Has anyone seen any and if so, how was the selection and how was trading handled?

I've seen a few vlogs with the pin trader boards. I know there is one at Animal Kingdom. It's a small board, not many choices but it's something. I think each park has one. You pick the pin off the board you want and then put your pin in a bucket next to it for the CM to clean before it gets put on the board.

 

[Vern60]

I'm one who would rather not hear continual covid safety announcements. Of course I understand why but I do believe they detract from the "magic".
Interesting to hear about some pin trading opening up, another possible good sign that things might ever so slowly return to a semblance of normalcy. I was also sort of surprised as I caught the very tail end of vlog last night where a cast member used someone's phone to take a group photo. Very kind of them indeed but I was under the impression that was verboten! Or was that just for the photo cm's?

 

[TXAKDisneyFan]

When we were there 7/25-8/8, it was all touchless unless you set off the metal detectors at those parks. It was less invasive than previously, but they still went through a bit...DH set it off a couple times...forgot he had his keys the days we switched resorts, or they wouldn't let him take the bag of chargers and metal mint tin out first (only umbrellas and metal water bottles/sunscreen)...and of course it set it off. So if you know you have a clear bag with lots of metal take it out no matter what they say-- if it's a metal detector one. The other type like at AK, you just needed to hold the umbrellas in front of you and we had no issues.

I'm not sure how the ones at AK work, but my inhaler set that one off. Like you said, they tell you to *only* take out certain items. We kept a plastic bag with our external batteries inside my purse so i could easily remove it, bc even tho they said not to remove them, they would end up flagging us.