Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Farro]

Unfortunately, there seem to be a lot of misinformed people who don't understand how private property works, so I can see the parks having to deal with more people being confrontational now because they mistakenly believe that the new orders mean, "The governor said you can't make me wear a mask."

Yes, I can see this being an issue with locals.

But honestly out in the non-social media Disney world, I don't think as many people are paying attention to what the Florida Governor says as we are. If I didn't read here, I wouldn't have even known it happened.
There is a MAJOR news story right now that can have ramifications for Americans for decades to come that is taking up the headlines (as it should) and more people are focused on that at the moment.

All that to say, I still think people traveling to WDW aren't going to be a problem because they know Disney requires masks. But locals might be.

 

[Vern60]

I have Mobile Ordered at many QS locations since the reopening and have never at any point had a problem finding a table. Mobile Order acts as a “filter” to keep only a certain amount of people in the restaurant at any given time. QS dining has been an area where Disney has really found a way to do something I thought was impossible: manage and space crowds at Cosmic Ray’s (which I’ll remind you is the second busiest QS restaurant in the world).

Though we'll be there during Christmas week so I'm expecting it to be relatively busy Sure appreciate the info though.

 

[coolbrook]

I have Mobile Ordered at many QS locations since the reopening and have never at any point had a problem finding a table. Mobile Order acts as a “filter” to keep only a certain amount of people in the restaurant at any given time. QS dining has been an area where Disney has really found a way to do something I thought was impossible: manage and space crowds at Cosmic Ray’s (which I’ll remind you is the second busiest QS restaurant in the world).

My CM daughter works at a quick service restaurant in a Disney Park. Adding the time slot to the mobile orders is her favorite change. It keeps the kitchens from getting behind and makes the whole operation run more smoothly. Just remember to make your order early and choose your preferred time slot like Yullin recommended, otherwise if you order at the last minute you may be standing around outside waiting for your time slot.

 

[Marthasor]

What happened yesterday in Florida doesn't help Disney at all.

From my own personal perspective, I completely agree with this. My state still has FL on its quarantine list and I look at the numbers every day as we have trips planned for Nov. and Dec. I was beginning to become hopeful, but after the announcement yesterday, I am not optimistic that FL's numbers will go down enough for it to be taken off our state list by late fall/winter now. It's so ironic. FL is on our state list, but WDW is open. CA is off our state list, but DL is closed. Ugh. I'll just keep watching the numbers and hope for the best for all of us.

 

[Farro]

From my own personal perspective, I completely agree with this. My state still has FL on its quarantine list and I look at the numbers every day as we have trips planned for Nov. and Dec. I was beginning to become hopeful, but after the announcement yesterday, I am not optimistic that FL's numbers will go down enough for it to be taken off our state list by late fall/winter now. It's so ironic. FL is on our state list, but WDW is open. CA is off our state list, but DL is closed. Ugh. I'll just keep watching the numbers and hope for the best for all of us.

I mean you never know - maybe majority of Floridians will ignore what the Gov said and still wear their masks. There's always hope!

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

As a local myself, I don’t see too much changing at WDW or the immediate area in regards to mask wearing. Being out and about today there wasn’t any place I saw that people weren’t wearing a mask. I have never heard of anyone actually being fined for not wearing a mask either. People who avoided wearing them sill won’t wear them. But the majority still take this seriously. CM’s were told awhile back not to expect the masks to go away anytime soon and I don’t see that changing. Disney aims to provide a safe environment for their guests. I’m more concerned at allowing bars, gyms and restaurants open at full capacity. But again, many have been to the bars that helped to start the second wave. Doubt Disney will throw open their restaurants at full capacity. That’s just too risky. As far as park capacity, I believe Disney has already raised it without broadcasting it. While out today I did notice lots of out of state tags. (Alabama, Texas, Virginia, etc). Obviously not as many as usual but the parks are not just locals. Of course, these are just my opinions.

 

[Farro]

Kringla Bakeri is now open!!!

 

[sara_s]

Second of all, congrats!! I’m so happy you’re working in the parks!

Yes! Just coming here to say that @yulilin3 - haven't been on in a week or so but CONGRATS!

 

[sara_s]

Wonder how many other families or couples are feeling the same way? Looking at it this way helped me realize WDW is already so far ahead of the travel curve.

We're local (S. Fla) so can't weigh in on the flight aspect but absolutely in terms of needing a break and Disney is honestly the best option right now. I'm a worrier by nature and didn't know what to expect in going but honestly we felt safe the entire time. Any discomfort was easily fixed by avoidance (i.e. not going in stores that looked busy).

As a local myself, I don’t see too much changing at WDW or the immediate area in regards to mask wearing. Being out and about today there wasn’t any place I saw that people weren’t wearing a mask. I have never heard of anyone actually being fined for not wearing a mask either. People who avoided wearing them sill won’t wear them. But the majority still take this seriously.

Agree. I hope people don't start slipping seeing as how it seems like we just got into the groove of it. I know we won't and honestly, as much as I like supporting local businesses and restaurants, I won't stay and "suck it up" if the business doesn't require masks on patrons. We get the choice to spend our money in places that make us feel safe (like Disney!).

 

[mattpeto]

On certain days, do you think fireworks will return?

I don’t expect them until next year. Safety primary reason, but really no incentive. People are coming at a partial capacity.

Outside shot for 12/31 but if I had to guess Spring 2021.

 

[Vern60]

Kringla Bakeri is now open!!!

Another small but wonderful step! Thanks for posting that!
I can almost hear Homer Simpson "mmmmmmmm bakeri"

 

[EveDallas]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1309594990478340096

I agree that masks are necessary, but if no fines can be imposed for not wearing one, then the mandate really has no teeth.

 

[EveDallas]

Orange county is still under mandatory mask, so there's that

Replied to wrong post! Sorry

 

[Eric Smith]

Yes, I can see this being an issue with locals.

But honestly out in the non-social media Disney world, I don't think as many people are paying attention to what the Florida Governor says as we are. If I didn't read here, I wouldn't have even known it happened.
There is a MAJOR news story right now that can have ramifications for Americans for decades to come that is taking up the headlines (as it should) and more people are focused on that at the moment.

All that to say, I still think people traveling to WDW aren't going to be a problem because they know Disney requires masks. But locals might be.

Desantis rolling back COVID precautions was news this morning in every major news outlet. It’ll be an even bigger issue once the COVID case counts explode again in about a month. So short sided and stupid.

This will hurt Disney World in the future.

 

[andyman8]

It’s also worth noting that leaders in several counties are saying the EO prohibits punishment for individuals but not for businesses. In other words, some leaders believe businesses can be fined for serving customers not in masks. So if that’s the case, Disney couldn’t relax the face covering requirement even if they wanted to.

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

Another small but wonderful step! Thanks for posting that!
I can almost hear Homer Simpson "mmmmmmmm bakeri"

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

I just hope none of you get sick cause of the free for all that's going to happen. While you might be celebrating the news I'm sure Disney is not happy with it.

Good grief. Bars were open and somewent and got sick. It isn’t going to be a free for all. What I saw today was wide spread mask wearing. Most stores still require them. This won’t change much. There were those who didn’t wear them or social distance regardless of what was mandated. I think bars and restaurants are risky. It’s about personal responsibility. You act like other countries aren’t seeing huge spikes, Canada included. Sorry I’m OT. But this gets tiring.

 

[DoryGirl1963]

Diligent mask-wearing Florida local here & when my husband & I saw the announcement yesterday we both literally face-palmed. 5 minutes later got a text from my boss (co-owner of our small biz here in central FL) to all employees stating no changes for us or visitors ( i.e., face masks required just as it has been since March.)

Between the mask requirement for both employees & visitors since this all started in March, keeping everyone at work at least 6 feet apart (we're all wearing out our phone intercom buttons, LOL) & installing tons of hand sanitizing stations, we've not had one person contract COVID so far!

My biggest bummer is we'd finally worked up the nerve to try an indoor dining experience - we missed our anniversary dinner in April, obviously - but if the steakhouse we were gonna go to resumes 100% capacity, it's a no go for us .

 

[LSUmiss]

I just hope none of you get sick cause of the free for all that's going to happen. While you might be celebrating the news I'm sure Disney is not happy with it.

I’ve been to other parts of FL often this summer & there was already a “free-for-all” in counties w/o mask mandates. Although I am pro-mask (for adults & reasonably-aged children), it did make me question if masks are doing as much as we think/hope if counties like the ones I have been to aren’t having massive outbreaks.

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1309840226450276352