Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Lewisc]

You should not base whether you keep or cancel your trip on what thousands of other people are doing and whether or not they are or are not wearing masks. If you have concerns at all about going you should not go. It is unreasonable to think that Disney will be "safe" or "unsafe" based on what some people on a message board say. You should consider your own feelings on the current situation on data provided by the State and cancel if you don't feel like you'll be ok if lots of people aren't wearing masks.

A guest has the absolute right to expect Disney will enforce safety rules including mask requirements. Masks aren't optional.

 

[Janet McDonald]

Those of you not receiving your magic bands before you leave, what did they do for your magic bands once you arrive? Some of ours are speciality bands as well we arrive on the 15th so there is still time, but have not got an email that they have shipped.

 

[wdwoutsider]

Florida coronavirus cases surged 46% in the last week.

How is that not related to WDW and their opening. Of course it is. It's news and "could" impact Disneys ability to open. Timing is terrible to ignore it or pretend it's not happening is fine but is news that could effect Disney's ability to reopen or some people decisions to go or not in July or august . This is a super fast changing situation if someone has a Sept trip booked that's like years away at this point the world could be anything that far away. This news could effect the opening though and certainly July trips.

 

[wdwoutsider]

Those of you not receiving your magic bands before you leave, what did they do for your magic bands once you arrive? Some of ours are speciality bands as well we arrive on the 15th so there is still time, but have not got an email that they have shipped.

Maybe call Disney? I would think they could mail to your hotel front desk so you get your specialty bands

 

[Mit88]

While I know its easy to jump up on the highest horse in town and look down at people, maybe its time for some of you accusing others of purposely trying to spread a virus and harm people and look in the mirror.

While you may be against interstate travel and going to large venues while this virus is present, lets not pretend this is the first time in history that someone could potentially impact another persons life.

Have you ever woken up early in the morning, still a little drowsy and hit the road, whether it be on vacation, or going to work etc?

Well, thats technically impaired driving, and you are potentially putting another person, or persons life/lives at risk.

Ever gone to EPCOT, or any other bar and “just had one” drink, and then you were “fine” to drive?

Well, thats impaired driving. Whether its under the legal limit or not, you’re still potentially risking others lives while you’re behind the wheel.

There are many, many, many ways that people can, and have potentially put lives at risk, not just your own, on an every day basis. Your choices, while you think that they will have no impact on others, or you’ve been lucky enough where it hasn’t had a negative impact (yet), consider yourself just that, lucky.

So stop judging what people decide to do, and when they do it when it comes to vacationing to Disney. Because theres a 99.9% chance that in the end, you yourself have at one time or another put someone else’s life at risk because of a decision you’ve made in your life, and it has nothing to do with a virus.

So step down off the high horse and stop acting like you’re a perfect person who has always made the correct decisions in life. Stop acting like this virus is the first thing a person has ever been capable of doing that could, maybe have an impact on someone else, because it isn’t.

Disney is probably safer than most places that you go to on a daily basis.

 

[AmberMV]

A guest has the absolute right to expect Disney will enforce safety rules including mask requirements. Masks aren't optional.

@yulilin3 has already reported that CMs are not 100% enforcing it on property. She was at Poly yesterday and 2 older women were not masked and also very near other people, and CMs did not approach them. This WILL happen in Disney World. It is a rule at Disney but doesn't mean there are people who will not listen, and Disney is notorious for poor enforcement. Disney makes it loud and clear that you accept ALL risks going to Disney.

 

[AmberMV]

Those of you not receiving your magic bands before you leave, what did they do for your magic bands once you arrive? Some of ours are speciality bands as well we arrive on the 15th so there is still time, but have not got an email that they have shipped.

I have other MBs so if ours don't arrive tomorrow for our visit on Saturday we'll just wear different ones. Bummer tho because I got my husband a Riviera MB and we are staying at the Riviera But they just shipped the MBs this morning

 

[DGsAtBLT]

While I know its easy to jump up on the highest horse in town and look down at people, maybe its time for some of you accusing others of purposely trying to spread a virus and harm people and look in the mirror.

While you may be against interstate travel and going to large venues while this virus is present, lets not pretend this is the first time in history that someone could potentially impact another persons life.

Have you ever woken up early in the morning, still a little drowsy and hit the road, whether it be on vacation, or going to work etc?

Well, thats technically impaired driving, and you are potentially putting another person, or persons life/lives at risk.

Ever gone to EPCOT, or any other bar and “just had one” drink, and then you were “fine” to drive?

Well, thats impaired driving. Whether its under the legal limit or not, you’re still potentially risking others lives while you’re behind the wheel.

There are many, many, many ways that people can, and have potentially put lives at risk, not just your own, on an every day basis. Your choices, while you think that they will have no impact on others, or you’ve been lucky enough where it hasn’t had a negative impact (yet), consider yourself just that, lucky.

So stop judging what people decide to do, and when they do it when it comes to vacationing to Disney. Because theres a 99.9% chance that in the end, you yourself have at one time or another put someone else’s life at risk because of a decision you’ve made in your life, and it has nothing to do with a virus.

So step down off the high horse and stop acting like you’re a perfect person who has always made the correct decisions in life. Stop acting like this virus is the first thing a person has ever been capable of doing that could, maybe have an impact on someone else, because it isn’t.

Disney is probably safer than most places that you go to on a daily basis.

Who has accused anyone of purposely trying to spread a virus and harm people? I must have missed that.

At worst people just don’t give a care about the virus related impacts of their vacation and their decisions, and that certainly is not applicable to everyone planning on going as we have quite a few posters who are planning on doing the absolute most they can to go safely.

 

[Mit88]

Who has accused anyone of purposely trying to spread a virus and harm people? I must have missed that.

At worst people just don’t give a care about the virus related impacts of their vacation and their decisions, and that certainly is not applicable to everyone planning on going as we have quite a few posters who are planning on doing the absolute most they can to go safely.

You might have them blocked.. there are quite a few.

 

[Princess Merida]

Haha. Ours will arrive Monday. We got back home from our trip last Saturday.

Yep. Got back Monday. Magic bands arrived today.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

You might have them blocked.. there are quite a few.

I have nobody blocked, lol.

 

[OKWFan88]

I am still going to Disney in 13 days. I can only control myself. Hubby and I work remotely. No kids. We haven't stepped out of our home (outside of an emergency Target run and walking our dog) since April. We have groceries delivered, haven't eaten out or seen friends or family in person etc. So, after three months of captivity and four cancelled Disney trips, we aren't cancelling this one. We are also going to try Universal for a few days and looking forward to something different. The cases increasing do concern us, but again we have been very diligent on our end. We are flying from a state that isn't a hot spot and will be wearing gloves, masks, have disinfectant, social distance etc. We are well aware that this "vacation" will be very different and that is OK. When our trip ends, we will self-quarantine for two weeks in our home just to be safe. Thankfully because of our jobs we can work remotely and have no issues with social distancing and/or not going out. We are taking every precaution and will follow ALL the rules at Universal/Disney. I am not bothered by those that might shame us for going on a "vacation" in the middle of this mess. We've done our part and will continue to do our part to be safe/healthy not only for us but for those we might encounter.

Now to get back on topic - I have never in my life made an ADR, and the one time I want to make one, I can't because I didn't have a previous ADR cancelled. I hope they open up the option for people who will be arriving this month to make ADR's. Also, hope they give more info on purchasing tickets for 2020, as I rented DVC points for a Dec. 2020 Honeymoon for my sister and soon to be brother in law and I need to get them tickets to complete the surprise.

 

[yulilin3]

A guest has the absolute right to expect Disney will enforce safety rules including mask requirements. Masks aren't optional.

I see this type of argument and think of the rules of the road
We all should not go over the speed limit for safety reasons
People do speed and sometimes get into accidents
Cops can't be everywhere to prevent and enforce
Some cops see the person speeding and for whatever reason, still not stop them
Again, it's personal responsibility, each time i go out i don't expect the private company im visiting to keep me safe, i take action on my own. When I drive I'm aware of what's happening all around me, if i see a car swerving, speeding, driving erratically I pull over and let the car pass

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Why are they not making it easy on themselves and shipping everyone’s MB to the resorts like they do with international guests until they have enough time to make sure guests actually get them at home

I guess that would encourage front desk contact but I would hope that if it’s safe to open WDW that little bit of interaction so people could actually have their bands would be okay.

 

[AmberMV]

I am still going to Disney in 13 days. I can only control myself. Hubby and I work remotely. No kids. We haven't stepped out of our home (outside of an emergency Target run and walking our dog) since April. We have groceries delivered, haven't eaten out or seen friends or family in person etc. So, after three months of captivity and four cancelled Disney trips, we aren't cancelling this one. We are also going to try Universal for a few days and looking forward to something different. The cases increasing do concern us, but again we have been very diligent on our end. We are flying from a state that isn't a hot spot and will be wearing gloves, masks, have disinfectant, social distance etc. We are well aware that this "vacation" will be very different and that is OK. When our trip ends, we will self-quarantine for two weeks in our home just to be safe. Thankfully because of our jobs we can work remotely and have no issues with social distancing and/or not going out. We are taking every precaution and will follow ALL the rules at Universal/Disney. I am not bothered by those that might shame us for going on a "vacation" in the middle of this mess. We've done our part and will continue to do our part to be safe/healthy not only for us but for those we might encounter.

Now to get back on topic - I have never in my life made an ADR, and the one time I want to make one, I can't because I didn't have a previous ADR cancelled. I hope they open up the option for people who will be arriving this month to make ADR's. Also, hope they give more info on purchasing tickets for 2020, as I rented DVC points for a Dec. 2020 Honeymoon for my sister and soon to be brother in law and I need to get them tickets to complete the surprise.

Hope you have a wonderful time! Thank you for your post about personal responsibility and that's all anyone can really count on. In terms of ADRs I thought they opened to the public the day after previously cancelled ADRs did? They should be open now. What restaurant are you trying to get? Did you check to make sure it's one on the list of opening?

 

[OKWFan88]

Hope you have a wonderful time! Thank you for your post about personal responsibility and that's all anyone can really count on. In terms of ADRs I thought they opened to the public the day after previously cancelled ADRs did? They should be open now. What restaurant are you trying to get? Did you check to make sure it's one on the list of opening?

Thanks I have been trying to get a reservation for Beaches & Cream as we've never been there and the kitchen sink and my hubby need to meet. Every time I try to reserve a time I get the paws screen that says I am not allowed to reserve a time because I didn't have an ADR cancelled.

 

[jsbowl16]

PA is now recommending a 14 day quarantine when returning from Florida too.

 

[Yooperroo]

The problem is, for those that are not concerned about the virus at all, all of this debate about how irresponsible going is and sharing daily numbers isn't going to change those types of people's minds. People who are going to push the boundaries of the mask mandate or skimp out on quarentines don't care about stats or your arguments against going. If anyone's mind is changed, it's going to be the minds of people already on the fence. And if they are on the fence, it's because they do take the virus seriously, and if they do go, I highly suspect will be wearing masks, distancing themselves, and self quarentining themselves upon return. So the people who might be swayed aren't even the ones who are ultimately going to cause the biggest problems.

We are scheduled to arrive in 11 days. My whole family will believe it when we actually board the plane. Right now we are self isolating in preparation of going, we will wear masks everywhere when we are there, I am bringing my own wipes and we will wipe down every surface oursleves before we touch it, we have our own sanitizer (and I bought 10 extra personal bottles to pass out to others if I see people need it), and will distance oursleves to the point that if we see that the people in front of us aren't wearing a mask in line we won't even get in that line and will try again later. Upon return, we we will self quarentine and take tests.
So yes, while sharing those statistics and sharing your arguments against going might sway someone like me, ultimately the most irresponsible people will go no matter what.

 

[AmberMV]

Thanks I have been trying to get a reservation for Beaches & Cream as we've never been there and the kitchen sink and my hubby need to meet. Every time I try to reserve a time I get the paws screen that says I am not allowed to reserve a time because I didn't have an ADR cancelled.

Ah I just read the Disney page for dining and it does still say that online reservations will open "soon" for other guests. I just picked a random day of July 14 and they still have availability so I'd assume you'll be fine just keep checking often. Sorry, I thought they had opened that up already!

 

[nkosiek]

PA is now recommending a 14 day quarantine when returning from Florida too.

Was already planning on it.