Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[cakebaker]

I just wanna go to DisneyWorld. And I gotta be honest that I am not going to follow this thread anymore after we successfully navigate our trip. It is really wreaking havoc on my anxiety. If they walk back the opening I may have to see a counselor

Trust me, you’ll survive. After what amounted to 6 cancellations, I’m immune to Disney disappointment syndrome.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

It's starting to feel like the community board in here. Come on guys, this is usually a nice thread. We've been doing such a good job lately.

 

[cakebaker]

provide proof to who?? Not staying on Disney property so how would they possibly know how long I’ve been in Florida?

I guess if breaking laws isn’t an issue for you and you don’t care who you put at risk, you’re good to go.

 

[SierraT]

It's starting to feel like the community board in here. Come on guys, this is usually a nice thread. We've been doing such a good job lately.

I haven’t been reading here for a long time but I need to get away from all the political garbage everywhere else. I’m with you, I just want to plan a Disney vacation.

 

[kylenne]

I spend 5 minutes at Chipotle and a whole reply chain disappears

Folks please let’s not

 

[anthony2k7]

provide proof to who?? Not staying on Disney property so how would they possibly know how long I’ve been in Florida?

Maybe you'll catch covid yourself. That could lead to some awkward conversations.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

provide proof to who?? Not staying on Disney property so how would they possibly know how long I’ve been in Florida?

If your going to break the rules you might want to research beforehand..

There are both highway & airport checkpoints where your info will be collected. Your license plate alone will be enough to trigger a further check.

 

[MaC410]

Not sure why I feel so disappointed about the new quarantine order. I knew it was coming as Florida was starting to spike hard and in NY we have had some good control over things for a bit now. Our September trip is probably just not going to be able to happen now unless things in Florida improve quickly. We have another trip for December booked but who knows what things will be like by then. This was the last year we could go to Disney for a bit because my wife and I were planning on slowing things down and focus on more important things like starting a family . That's obviously very exciting but it just stinks that we had so much planned for this year to go to Disney and other places and nothing is working out. Maybe it's just the universe helping us save more money! haha

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

I watched the presser.. Cuomo was asked directly if the restrictions apply to those from the tri state area traveling to or vacationing in any of the States on the list.. His reply was a simple hard “yes”

Oh, thank you. Well then I guess the news sites I read had it wrong. I apologize for the inadvertent misinformation. That certainly is more logical.

 

[hereforthechurros]

This is the only way to look at it for sure. I believe Disney has experts who know more than we do and calculated reopening to a science and made sure to agree to protect CMs... but things can change. I wasn’t shocked when they shut down to begin with, it was the responsible thing to do. I would be surprised now though with how much we know about how the virus spreads and how much effort/money has been put into reopening safely. Wdw is going above and beyond what Florida is mandating, and we’re seeing Florida now pay the price.

I heard about the quarantine order at work. My personal mantra during this whole pandemic crisis has been to focus my concern on what I can control and be responsible for myself, because it's no use worrying about things that are out of my control. Nothing about that has changed now. Everything I've booked is fully refundable so I will just wait and see. If it doesn't pan out, Disney will still be there next year, and it will be a far better experience. Heck I might even go up to real Saratoga Springs instead. Ultimately if it gets canceled because of this I'll be really upset, not over a theme park vacation but because it means so many people are sick and dying.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Maybe you'll catch covid yourself. That could lead to some awkward conversations.

I saw a post months ago that said something along the lines of, if you caught COVID and had to detail every place you’ve been for a certain amount of time, would you be proud or embarrassed? That stuck with me. That is why my family has not returned to life as normal despite being mostly allowed to.

 

[Jen0107c]

If your going to break the rules you might want to research beforehand..

There are both highway & airport checkpoints where your info will be collected. Your license plate alone will be enough to trigger a further check.

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Not sure if this is the right section to ask this but does anyone know how this will work? I am from central NJ but I have a home in west palm beach that we planned on staying at for the 14day quarantine period.

 

[Spridell]

If anyone is concerned about Disney Property after spending 2 FULL days there I can say without a doubt I NEVER once felt unsafe. Everything was spotless, CM"s were cleaning all the time and Every guest I saw HAD a mask on.

Ok now I know not many people were there but It was very very very safe.

 

[TwoMisfits]

Trust me, you’ll survive. After what amounted to 6 cancellations, I’m immune to Disney disappointment syndrome.

I've cancelled 4 different vacations already this year (just canceled another one - Myrtle Beach for this weekend - last week)...so I feel you.

I thought 4 weeks in advance would be a short enough timeframe for stuff not to change, but it wasn't...so when I finally book final plan #5 this year, I'm doing it one week in advance and having a trip of no more than 7 days...if stuff drastically changes, it still should be after we take the trip!

 

[chicagoshannon]

Not sure why I feel so disappointed about the new quarantine order. I knew it was coming as Florida was starting to spike hard and in NY we have had some good control over things for a bit now. Our September trip is probably just not going to be able to happen now unless things in Florida improve quickly. We have another trip for December booked but who knows what things will be like by then. This was the last year we could go to Disney for a bit because my wife and I were planning on slowing things down and focus on more important things like starting a family . That's obviously very exciting but it just stinks that we had so much planned for this year to go to Disney and other places and nothing is working out. Maybe it's just the universe helping us save more money! haha

a lot can change in 2 months. I wouldn't worry yet.

 

[SaintsManiac]

If anyone is concerned about Disney Property after spending 2 FULL days there I can say without a doubt I NEVER once felt unsafe. Everything was spotless, CM"s were cleaning all the time and Every guest I saw HAD a mask on.

Ok now I know not many people were there but It was very very very safe.

I'm jealous of how you're getting to experience the cleanest Disney ever! lol

 

[Jroceagles]

So you're suggesting ways they could break the law? Ok.

No! just saying what they may do! I said it all sucks for everyone!

 

[rpb718]

Well I’m definitely discouraged by the daily cases in Florida that came out today (around 5500). I feel like it’ll make Disney keep their restrictions in place for a lot longer than I originally thought. We visit November 2020 and I was hoping maybe masks wouldn’t be required, parades and fireworks back...but it’s hard to picture that happening now IMO. About 50/50 on if I should go.

My opinion is there will be masks well into 2021, and as much as it kills me to say it hopping is out all this year and possibly all the way into the spring. I would not expect any parties or normal holiday happenings this year - other than decorations. I'll predict now that Festival of the Arts may eventually come under the chopping block - outside of food/drink offerings. I don't see cultural CMs being back until next year - how far into next year is the real question.

Seems some states felt really left out they never got a proper first wave so they are making up for it now.

ETA: I always try to "plan for the worse and hope for the best". Hard to do when the bar being set for worse keeps lowering.

 

[MaC410]

a lot can change in 2 months. I wouldn't worry yet.

Maybe/I hope so. Things would have to get better pretty quickly in Florida seeing as it's basically just starting down there. The good thing is I don't have tickets for September, the resort can be refunded really close to actual arrival date. Only thing is the flight which I would get a credit for instead of refund.

 

[WonderlandisReality]

As it stands right now we would be required to isolate for 14 days coming back per my state executive order.
Per the mandate the alternative is getting tested within 72 hours of our return and isolate from time of arrival until you get negative tests...I have made tentative arrangements to do that and my workplace in on board with the plan.
It is really not so hard to comply with the rules so we can go to Disney. I feel lucky that there are options to go.