Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[AmberMV]

I"m sorry if I've missed this discussion, but has anything been mentioned about securtiy and bag checks upon entry into the parks? I am not thrilled with the prospect of security going through my bags while they've been touching every other guests bags....I know they were testing a new walk through system in Disney Springs, but don't know if this will be used in the parks?

I was hoping this will be in place when the parks reopen. I'm curious about this as well, as we have 2 strollers and 3 toddlers and tons of gear so it takes a while for security to check and I don't really want them touching my stuff after touching everyone else's lol

 

[AmberMV]

Hey also, what's the policy on bringing cans of Lysol into the parks? I think spray cans used to be prohibited before?

 

[Helvetica]

I"m sorry if I've missed this discussion, but has anything been mentioned about securtiy and bag checks upon entry into the parks? I am not thrilled with the prospect of security going through my bags while they've been touching every other guests bags....I know they were testing a new walk through system in Disney Springs, but don't know if this will be used in the parks?

I thought they were going to be using new scanners. Six Flags has them, you just walk through and it's really fast. They replaced their long row of metal detectors with one of these (has two sides) and it works a lot faster than all of those metal detectors. I thought they were going to have them ready for opening, so I guess we'll see.

https://touringplans.com/blog/2020/06/14/disney-springs-testing-new-security-scanners/

 

[magrif]

Has anyone seen/heard anything about new Annual Pass sales opening back up? I’ve got a friend (FL Res) on our reservation who was planning on buying one for our trip late August, and since all this happened seems to be outta luck . TIA

 

[brockash]

LOL or you could just go in a few months! The vaccine front looks very ahead of schedule , there's really no reason to go this second when the country hits record numbers(literally). We might even have a vaccine before EOY we are not talking that long a delay potentially.

That does not sounds like a vacation to me, especially since restrooms are one of the hardest places to socially distance and bacteria filled

Wow...are there actually ppl. that think this is going to be over in a few months??? Talk about fooling yourself

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Hey also, what's the policy on bringing cans of Lysol into the parks? I think spray cans used to be prohibited before?

if you would spray near me you would be sending me to hospital as I am allergic and I am not kidding it is that serious to me

 

[1GoldenSun]

I walked over to the entrance to HS on Monday when I was staying at Boardwalk--well, to the place where the buses pick up/drop off--that was as far as they let you go. There was a security guard there. She quickly put her mask back on when she heard me coming and turned around (I don't blame her; there was literally not a person in sight) and came over to chat.

She told me that they'll be using the new security scanners in all the parks. I asked if they were already installed and she said yes or they would be by opening. This is a security guard so maybe this is Sven-level information, but maybe it's true.

 

[chasgoose]

But that’s not what people are saying.
people are saying “if you aren’t ok with it then you should stay home”. Simply going is accepting the risk, walking out of your home is accepting the risk. That doesn’t mean that I can accept the risk AND also not be ok with rule breakers & expect Disney to enforce their own rules. Maybe tell the people who are hellbent on breaking rules that they should stay home.

I see your point, and based on early reports from people at WDW now (at least in the resorts), Disney has been good about enforcing the rules and it does appear that CMs are empowered to enforce social distancing and masks more than they were previously allowed to enforce rules like line cutting and whatnot. At the same time, I think what others are saying also is valid.

There's no way that Disney will (or could, even if they wanted to) have enough CMs to maintain 100% or even 90% compliance with the rules. You can, and certainly should, expect them to do their best to enforce their own rules, but it won't be perfect. Furthermore, we all know that there will be careless and reckless people who refuse to accept that the rules apply to them that will be going (and maybe even a higher percentage than usual since many of those who would be more cautious and considerate are staying home). I think the point is that to expect perfect compliance/enforcement and everyone being on their best behavior is not reasonable. All we can expect is that Disney does its best to promote safety and minimizes the risks as much as possible. That still will do a lot to minimize the risks involved with opening, but its still going to be more of a risk to visit WDW for awhile than it was pre-COVID and certainly more of a risk than staying home. Sure, simply leaving your home is always a "risk", especially right now, but going to a theme park (even if Disney is doing its best to make it as safe as possible) is certainly more of a risk. You can totally be not ok with rule breakers in general, but they are going to happen and Disney simply won't be able to stop all of them. If that risk is too great, it's probably not worth going or at least worth waiting to see how things actually play out when the parks have been open for a few days and making your assessment based on that.

 

[1GoldenSun]

Is there any word on when ADRs are going to open up for those of us who didn't have a cancelled reservation? I keep feeling like I'm going to miss it.

 

[chasgoose]

Hey also, what's the policy on bringing cans of Lysol into the parks? I think spray cans used to be prohibited before?

The spray can issue is largely one of safety as those can explode or cause serious issues or be intentionally rigged to explode if someone wanted to attack WDW. Also, as a poster above mentioned, certain cleaning products can cause serious reactions in some people that you wouldn't want to risk.

 

[OKW Lover]

https://touringplans.com/blog/2020/06/14/disney-springs-testing-new-security-scanners/

When we visited on Tuesday (6/30) there were no scanners there.

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

one thing to think about most airlines are not keeping social distancing now from what has been on the news. selling out planes from what I saw

What they're doing is cancelling & consolidating flights. So instead of Delta having one flight every hour going from ATL to MCO, they have like three total for the day. That's one big reason you're seeing packed flights. :/

 

[mmackeymouse]

So, we took the kids to one of those inflatable jumping centers....small town, so it's not huge or crowded. And, we know they are being as diligent as they can be on the cleaning and sanitizing.

I kid you not....I was the ONLY person in that entire place in a mask. The only one. Including the workers. Including my 65+ year old father.

Personally, and this might just be me, but I feel like maybe it explains the case for some people too...I feel like everything is a risk. It's a risk when I go to work (the medical field); it's a risk when I try to do something normal like get groceries, because like 10% of people are wearing masks; it's a risk taking the kiddos to the park or jumping place.

At this point, I feel safer going to a place like Florida, a "hotspot," because I know that while there may be more people infected, at least I know they are (or should be) wearing their masks when I am around them. Testing here is pitiful, so at home, I am around who knows how many infected people, but the people I am around, masks are rare.

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

Homemade ones! Two layers of a 100% cotton and then a layer of a moisture wicking fabric that is typically used for cloth diapers. Super soft and moves moisture away from the face.

Curious about the moisture-wicking layer! Is that your innermost layer, against your face? What is the material? Mine are just 100% cotton and while they're fine, they do get damp when I've been sweating a lot so I have to change them out.

 

[hertamaniac]

I'm sure Disney will enforce it however CM's can't be everywhere all the time. So if people are nervous about potentially walking past someone who might briefly have their mask down, now is probably not the time to go.

That's it. I see the game of mask hide-and-seek in the future.

 

[Tjddis]

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.

I hope you have a fantastic, safe and wonderful time
I often speak to the fact that I am concerned about the virus. Concern over the virus, along with the limitations on the parks at this time have combined to make me cancel an August trip
But that is me. And I pass no judgement on anyone who is planning on going. I have said on many occasions that I hope my virus concerns turn out to be overblown. Would never root otherwise in order to say “I told you so.” I would have no problem being wrong. And this seems to be the mindset of many people that have concerns.
But there are a couple of absolute facts: the virus is still here, and becoming more prevalent every day. The virus can be fatal to some, and long term affects of non fatal cases are a bit of an unknown. I don’t see the need to argue those points. What you do with them is up to you. And some are looking for some perspective and affirmation in their decision. But I find those unable to accept those facts become downright hostile when confronted with them. No need for that. Live your life. Best of luck to you. But your point of view is no more or less valid than anyone else’s...

 

[hertamaniac]

Hey also, what's the policy on bringing cans of Lysol into the parks? I think spray cans used to be prohibited before?

Create your own flamethrower/fireworks? Nah......

 

[hertamaniac]

Is Florida, or it's counties, doing any sort of tracing that we know of?

Not that I am aware of, well, at least what has been publicly stated.

 

[mmackeymouse]

That's it. I see the game of mask hide-and-seek in the future.

I think what would help is making the punishment SO severe, no one is willing to take the chance.

Lifetime ban? Maybe. Kicked out of the park, with no refund? Seems fair.

After all....if the price of driving AT ALL over the speed limit was to have your license revoked forever...would you take the chance? I don't think I would.

While I certainly applaud the CMs who are having to be in this tough position right now, I think self-policing would do a lot of good as well.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

So, we took the kids to one of those inflatable jumping centers....small town, so it's not huge or crowded. And, we know they are being as diligent as they can be on the cleaning and sanitizing.

I kid you not....I was the ONLY person in that entire place in a mask. The only one. Including the workers. Including my 65+ year old father.

Personally, and this might just be me, but I feel like maybe it explains the case for some people too...I feel like everything is a risk. It's a risk when I go to work (the medical field); it's a risk when I try to do something normal like get groceries, because like 10% of people are wearing masks; it's a risk taking the kiddos to the park or jumping place.

At this point, I feel safer going to a place like Florida, a "hotspot," because I know that while there may be more people infected, at least I know they are (or should be) wearing their masks when I am around them. Testing here is pitiful, so at home, I am around who knows how many infected people, but the people I am around, masks are rare.

It really comes down to if you feel going on a vacation to a theme park right now during a pandemic with spiking numbers is as important as things like going to work and getting groceries during a pandemic. Lots of different opinions and perspectives on that. For some, vacationing soon is as important, considered a necessity, and they’ll take the traveling and mass gathering risk at this time. Others are still only choosing to go out when necessary at home and it is hard for them to understand even thinking of going on a vacation right now.

Disney is planning on opening and it is everyone’s choice to go or not. I hope everyone who goes is educated about the risks that exist, follows the rules and and stays safe. And, of course, has fun.