Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[Aeralie]

The mask is also there for when you can't socially distant - and based on all these images coming out there are tons of moments when you will not be able to keep appropriate distance. Are there moments when it would probably be ok to not have a mask on? Maybe, but good luck policing that - way easier to just say needed all the time .... And I think it will be this way for a while so better to just get used to it, and learn to live with it, enjoy it as you can, and stop wondering when they won't be needed ( and I mean the universal "you", not you specifically)

In fact, the rumblings are that the brass aren’t satisfied with current m-word compliance and that they’re preparing to become more strict with enforcement.

 

[Farro]

In fact, the rumblings are that the brass aren’t satisfied with current m-word compliance and that they’re preparing to become more strict with enforcement.

Just read new signs in parks saying if you aren't wearing mask you will be asked to leave...

"Guests not properly wearing an approved mask will be asked to leave"

Not messing around!

 

[J-Dog]

In fact, the rumblings are that the brass aren’t satisfied with current m-word compliance and that they’re preparing to become more strict with enforcement.

Well, they are likely going to have to continue to get more and more strict, as the rules in areas surrounding Disney continue to relax and pandemic fatigue gets worse and worse, compliance is naturally going to steadily drop. So they will have to account for that, or just let it drop.

 

[rpb718]

Any idea when they add the later dining reservations with the hours change at MK. Everything is still showing at 7 and just got off the phone and they had no idea either and told me to just keep checking.

THIS. For example if I check Tony's today at MK I can select times up until 8PM. If I check next Friday with the same park hours it only goes to 7PM.

 

[Aeralie]

Just read new signs in parks saying if you aren't wearing mask you will be asked to leave...

"Guests not properly wearing an approved mask will be asked to leave"

Not messing around!

And those are just the start.

 

[Eeyore daily]

Just read new signs in parks saying if you aren't wearing mask you will be asked to leave...

"Guests not properly wearing an approved mask will be asked to leave"

Not messing around!

I wish every place was like that... oh well more reason to go to Disney!

 

[Farro]

And those are just the start.

What else?

 

[Brianstl]

Thanks, but I'm going to continue to "wonder when they won't be needed" because I'm not going to police a 2-year-old about mask wearing while on vacation.

Would you rather us "wonder when they won't be needed", or just show up now and be mask non-compliant?

Just don't book a trip now for any point in the next 18 months then. Erase the thought of going to a Disney park or resort from your mind for that time period. Pretty simple. It is just the way it is.

 

[MrsBooch]

I love the new Thanksgiving week hours - I'm really wondering though - why no adjustment to HS???

What would the logic be?

 

[Spridell]

Thanks, but I'm going to continue to "wonder when they won't be needed" because I'm not going to police a 2-year-old about mask wearing while on vacation.

Would you rather us "wonder when they won't be needed", or just show up now and be mask non-compliant?

Disney is going to be more cautious then other places. Even more than local and state.

If I had to guess, these policies in place now will last AT LEAST until next summer. The social distancing aspect probably for the next year or more easily.

 

[J-Dog]

Just don't book a trip now for any point in the next 18 months then. Erase the thought of going to a Disney park or resort from your mind for that time period. Pretty simple. It is just the way it is.

No offense, but I'm going to keep wondering, because I am very doubtful that your 18 month guess is any more informed than anyone else's guess.

In fact, even Fauci says he expects everything to be "normal" again by the end of 2021, which is less than 18 months away.

 

[Aeralie]

What else?

More intrusive messaging methods that many would deem unmagical?

 

[Farro]

More intrusive messaging methods that many would deem unmagical?

Oh, overhead announcements? People should be used to them by now. I hear them every store we go in around here!

Now it would be jarring if they start to stop rides to tell people to put on their masks. We would all start yelling at the maskless for ruining the ride! It will be the new flash photography hot button!

 

[J-Dog]

Disney is going to be more cautious then other places. Even more than local and state.

If I had to guess, these policies in place now will last AT LEAST until next summer. The social distancing aspect probably for the next year or more easily.

I understand that, and I sort of agree. But I get irritated when posters make comments that basically say "if you don't like masks, then shut up and go away until we say so".

 

[zemmer]

I wonder if they’re going to open Remy’s ride soon. They added so many extra hours at Epcot.

 

[gottalovepluto]

More intrusive messaging methods that many would deem unmagical?

Disney needs to man up and actually do what they're threatening to do. Word would get around. Most of the compliance issues will probably see the light REAL fast after they have been removed from whatever they are doing by Security to have an "abide or we will kick you out" chat. And security should scan their ticket/magic band to show they mean business about them not getting a second chance.

 

[J-Dog]

Oh, overhead announcements? People should be used to them by now. I hear them every store we go in around here!

Really? It must vary drastically, because my state still has state mask mandates, but at Wal-Mart (for example, among other places), the social distancing marks on the floor and the rent-a-cop who they hired to enforce mask compliance are both gone now. Pandemic fatigue is going strong in my area.

 

[Aeralie]

Disney needs to man up and actually do what they're threatening to do. Word would get around. Most of the compliance issues will probably see the light REAL fast after they have been removed from whatever they are doing by Security to have an "abide or we will kick you out" chat. And security should scan their ticket/magic band to show they mean business about them not getting a second chance.

Doesn't it seem like that's where they're going in the Disney way? Getting out the stronger messages before rolling out the stronger actions?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Thanks, but I'm going to continue to "wonder when they won't be needed" because I'm not going to police a 2-year-old about mask wearing while on vacation.

Would you rather us "wonder when they won't be needed", or just show up now and be mask non-compliant?

you can obviously do whatever you want as long as you are following the rules.

Personally I think it makes sense to make the best of the current situation and try to make it work. If that is untenable to you then feel free to wait and miss out on a partially positive situation.

What if masks are required for the next 5 years, just do nothing for 5 years?

 

[karen4546]

Disney needs to man up and actually do what they're threatening to do. Word would get around. Most of the compliance issues will probably see the light REAL fast after they have been removed from whatever they are doing by Security to have an "abide or we will kick you out" chat. And security should scan their ticket/magic band to show they mean business about them not getting a second chance.

I agree. There were many times that people had their mask below their noses, pulled to their chin, or hanging off one ear. CMs with signs would get there attention IF any were around. There were ride photos that the people did not have masks. I saw it on Buzz LIghtyear and RNR.

They could give a warning and scan the person's band and then if they get warned again and have their band scanned then the previous warning would show and they would have to leave the park.

I do not think it is a problem if you are in a line and you are actively eating or drinking and stationary then that should be okay. I don't have a problem with that at all-Starbucks coffee needs to be consumed rather quickly and if it is hot then you should be able to drink some water.