Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

Theres literally a cooling tent for people to cool off in if their temperature is too high when they first take their temperature . If they fail the 2nd time, then you’re probably under the weather and definitely should not be in the park, let alone feel the need to go to the parks in the first place.

I personally can run a "fever" from exerting in the heat. Always assumed, but have been testing it recently.
The other day, mowed in 85ish temps, took temp after, 101.4 . Took 10 minutes to get it "acceptable". Now, wont be mowing at Disney, lol, but has me a bit concerned since we plan to walk from BLT to MK, and then from BCV to Epcot/HS.
I checked it after a walk one day, 99.6, so okay, but still nervous.
I am about to go for a walk and its 78 out, so we shall see how that compares.
But I am actually bringing a velcro icepack for my neck to help while at parks, and had considered wearing it on the walk over. But if that is frowned upon...

 

[everreal15]

People who are not entirely comfortable but are still going are likely going to be very good at taking precautions, maybe even extra. Probably going to stay away from certain things, so they help contribute to lower crowds.

I don’t know why anyone takes issue with that. Better than people standing on their heads trying to get away with wearing the least mask like mask possible. I’ve also seen people advise they ice pack their foreheads before temp check to insure they get in so that’s fun .

My wife and I are both very cautions about everything and I probably wear my mask and gloves (even though gloves dont really do a lot after you touch like 1 thing but it makes me feel better, lol) in situations that I don't really need to but I do anyway. I wipe down my car, door knobs, groceries when I get back to the house ect... When we will be at the parks we will be following guidelines very closely and just waiting some things out if an area seems a bit too iffy for us at the time being and come back to it later.

I definitely think Disney can be enjoyed safely during this time. And yes its going to be a higher risk than going to the grocery store for 30 mins. But we all need to be responsible and do our best to manage that risk.

 

[chicagoshannon]

Does anyone know a live stream on YouTube right now?

That Crazy Disney Lady is at MK right now live

 

[Clockwork]

I personally can run a "fever" from exerting in the heat. Always assumed, but have been testing it recently.
The other day, mowed in 85ish temps, took temp after, 101.4 . Took 10 minutes to get it "acceptable". Now, wont be mowing at Disney, lol, but has me a bit concerned since we plan to walk from BLT to MK, and then from BCV to Epcot/HS.
I checked it after a walk one day, 99.6, so okay, but still nervous.
I am about to go for a walk and its 78 out, so we shall see how that compares.
But I am actually bringing a velcro icepack for my neck to help while at parks, and had considered wearing it on the walk over. But if that is frowned upon...

Shouldn’t be frowned upon, Remember to stay hydrated That plays a big part in overall body temp.

 

[Mfowler7828]

I don’t think @LSUmiss is worried about Desantis removing restrictions, she worried about him adding more states to the list.

People have reported on other threads that they called the Florida hotline and were told that states will be removed and some added “soon”. Could impact a lot of people’s travel plans if true.

 

[Mal6586]

I hope disney are stopping people who have suspiciously low temp check results!

I have to do this daily at work... I literally have coworkers who will write down a 92.4 temperature reading because they scanned their bangs instead of their bare forehead.

 

[kylenne]

I personally can run a "fever" from exerting in the heat. Always assumed, but have been testing it recently.
The other day, mowed in 85ish temps, took temp after, 101.4 . Took 10 minutes to get it "acceptable". Now, wont be mowing at Disney, lol, but has me a bit concerned since we plan to walk from BLT to MK, and then from BCV to Epcot/HS.
I checked it after a walk one day, 99.6, so okay, but still nervous.
I am about to go for a walk and its 78 out, so we shall see how that compares.
But I am actually bringing a velcro icepack for my neck to help while at parks, and had considered wearing it on the walk over. But if that is frowned upon...

I think this is precisely the kind of situation the cool down tents are meant for. They know people will be walking to the parks from resorts, walking to the entrance from parking lots since trams aren't running, etc. Something else interesting I noticed from a vlog I saw yesterday is that Disney hired Advent Health people to staff the temp checking for the parks just like Disney Springs, whereas Uni and SeaWorld have their own team members doing it.

It's important to remember that Disney created these protocols with their medical staff, consulting experts, etc. Everything folks are worrying about with regard to screening, masks, etc has been taken into account.

 

[yulilin3]

That Crazy Disney Lady is at MK right now live

I'm like "no I'm not" and then got it, yeah Tonya is out there today, it's been raining off and on all day so I'm expecting crowds to be even lighter

 

[Anna_Sh]

Any thoughts on when DeSantis would amend travel restrictions (if he is even going to)? Like does he usually do these things certain days or times of day?

Generally, he doesn’t do press conferences on weekends; but other than that, it really varies.

 

[Brianstl]

My wife and I are both very cautions about everything and I probably wear my mask and gloves (even though gloves dont really do a lot after you touch like 1 thing but it makes me feel better, lol) in situations that I don't really need to but I do anyway. I wipe down my car, door knobs, groceries when I get back to the house ect... When we will be at the parks we will be following guidelines very closely and just waiting some things out if an area seems a bit too iffy for us at the time being and come back to it later.

I definitely think Disney can be enjoyed safely during this time. And yes its going to be a higher risk than going to the grocery store for 30 mins. But we all need to be responsible and do our best to manage that risk.

I am the same way with sanitizing things now. I plan on bringing loads of alcohol wipes with us into the park and will wipe everything down. That is normal precautious behavior in these times and not the kind of stuff I am referring to in any my previous comments about being so uncomfortable in the parks that you should just stay home.

 

[CastAStone]

Thoughts on when fireworks, fantasmic, Epcot fireworks, will be occurring again? I could tolerate a mask if they had fireworks

Some on the night shows like HEA and Star Wars are impractical from a crowd control standpoint, but Epcot Forever should be doable when crowds in the park are as limited as they are given how much space there is in World Showcase to watch.

They also could pretty easily socially distance Fantasmic and Rivers of Light, although with AK closing at 6, it's not dark yet.

But whether they want to spend the money in the short term is another thing.

 

[skeeter31]

People have reported on other threads that they called the Florida hotline and were told that states will be removed and some added “soon”. Could impact a lot of people’s travel plans if true.

I wouldn’t keep posting this as if it’s gospel. Its from the TPAS board and one person called the Florida hotline and were told it was a possibility. Other people have called and were told vastly different things, just from that same thread. The people manning those call centers are probably less informed on the travel restrictions than Disney call center employees are on when fireworks will be added back to the parks (unless their name is Sven). For right now, I’d operate under the assumption NY, NJ, and CT will remain on the quarantine list and that’s it. There’s no concrete rumor that others will be added or that those 3 will be taken off.

Unfortunately by repeatedly posting this in this thread, you’re unduly upsetting people who are now afraid their state could be added to the list. Until we get something definite we should hold off spouting this particular rumor.

 

[anthony2k7]

Doubt it.

With attendance at or less than 50% there will need to be drastic cuts.

 

[LSUmiss]

I honestly don’t think he will at this point. There was a 2-3 week range where both the Tri-State area and Florida were both low on numbers, and he still didn’t lift the restrictions.

I’m more concerned about him adding new states

 

[Disneysoule]

Some on the night shows like HEA and Star Wars are impractical from a crowd control standpoint, but Epcot Forever should be doable when crowds in the park are as limited as they are given how much space there is in World Showcase to watch.

They also could pretty easily socially distance Fantasmic and Rivers of Light, although with AK closing at 6, it's not dark yet.

But whether they want to spend the money in the short term is another thing.

I was just thinking the same thing last night. It seems they could do it, but I think to stay safe they need to keep the capacity low. Then the $$ isn't as high so doesn't seem to justify spending more money on fireworks. (from a business perspective)

 

[SaintsManiac]

With attendance at or less than 50% there will need to be drastic cuts.

You said they would be "gone for good." They will not be.

 

[LSUmiss]

People have reported on other threads that they called the Florida hotline and were told that states will be removed and some added “soon”. Could impact a lot of people’s travel plans if true.

Do you know which threads?

 

[mwoody19671967]

Some on the night shows like HEA and Star Wars are impractical from a crowd control standpoint, but Epcot Forever should be doable when crowds in the park are as limited as they are given how much space there is in World Showcase to watch.

They also could pretty easily socially distance Fantasmic and Rivers of Light, although with AK closing at 6, it's not dark yet.

But whether they want to spend the money in the short term is another thing.

My thought is similar to yours about Epcot shows and Fantasmic. I think both would be doable. Now for the fireworks at MK, unfortunately I can see how that will be a different type of a challenge. With crowds being limited however hopefully creative minds will come up with a way they can bring them back by the end of the year. Logically, I am thinking (maybe more hoping than thinking) that they can have them all back by the time WDW celebrates its 50th anniversary.

 

[LSUmiss]

I wouldn’t keep posting this as if it’s gospel. Its from the TPAS board and one person called the Florida hotline and were told it was a possibility. Other people have called and were told vastly different things, just from that same thread. The people manning those call centers are probably less informed on the travel restrictions than Disney call center employees are on when fireworks will be added back to the parks (unless their name is Sven). For right now, I’d operate under the assumption NY, NJ, and CT will remain on the quarantine list and that’s it. There’s no concrete rumor that others will be added or that those 3 will be taken off.

Unfortunately by repeatedly posting this in this thread, you’re unduly upsetting people who are now afraid their state could be added to the list. Until we get something definite we should hold off spouting this particular rumor.

Wanted to like this post but “laughing” instead at the bolded.

 

[Tjddis]

I didn't write the OP- but I feel like this is getting taken the wrong way. I absolutely do think that it will be a better experience if the parks are full of people who are less uncomfortable with the inherent risk that visiting the parks right now brings. If you are visiting in the opening weeks you absolutely should be comfortable with a certain level of risk.

That doesn't mean that everyone else shouldn't be welcomed at some point or that they are not good people, but in the opening phases a higher level of overall guest comfort with the risk level will allow for lower levels of things like guest on guest mask enforcement, CM confrontations, etc etc..

That isn't to say that people who have legitimate concerns are less deserving to be at the parks or that everyone with a legitimate concern is a "troublemaker" of some kind, but people who are more comfortable with the risk level beta testing the new policies and procedures in the opening weeks is absolutely the best option right now. It will never be perfect, but the higher percentage of visitors who are accepting of the current risks and changes until the bugs are worked out the better.

WDW will be waiting for everyone else when they are personally comfortable visiting. It isn't going anywhere and will be ready for you when you are ready to come back. Probably in even better shape than at opening since the learning period will have already taken place!

Bit of a ridiculous premise in the OP that everyone attending during the initial opening will be all lolipops and rainbows. Newsflash there will still be folks finding things to complain about.
It’s also kind of funny to me that somebody posting about negative people is being so, negative about people. Poster also complained about the dont ho crowd being too judge mental of the can’t wait crowd. But they have no issue judging people at all...