First trip during pandemic, tons of questions....

[DougandBeth]

Apologies in advance for all the questions but trying to get some guidance because we read conflicting reports everywhere . Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. We are heading to OKW in April with the in-laws for our 2 year old nephews first trip. Plus we need some warmth and sun...snow is getting to us. We are renting a car so we can avoid buses and try to limit close quarters as much as possible.

1) We bought new Magic Bands, will they ship or we pick them up at the resort?
2) Is the outdoor bar at OKW open?
3) We obviously will be wearing masks, but what happens when you are in the pool? How about at lounge chairs?
4) If no masks in pools, how are they distancing people for the waterslide?
5) Is it true that if our 2 year old nephew pulls down his mask anywhere or in the park, we can get removed? Not sure how we are going to have him keep it on all day in the heat
6) If you grab a snack, is it true you need to stand in place to eat or is there a dedicated place to stand and eat?
7) How late is the pool open until?
8) Will we be able to out 9 lounge chairs together so our group isn't spread out?

What else are we missing?

 

[kniquy]

1) We bought new Magic Bands, will they ship or we pick them up at the resort?
Not sure with the new - no MB thing.
2) Is the outdoor bar at OKW open?
The outside bar is open.
3) We obviously will be wearing masks, but what happens when you are in the pool? How about at lounge chairs?
This is the area where we didn't feel safe. We wore masks when sitting around the pool area but obviously while in the pool no masks and if you put no masks, kids and a pool together you can guess there is difficulty in keeping socially distant. We lasted at the pool maybe an hour just because of this situation.
4) If no masks in pools, how are they distancing people for the waterslide?
see above
5) Is it true that if our 2 year old nephew pulls down his mask anywhere or in the park, we can get removed? Not sure how we are going to have him keep it on all day in the heat
Yes - and cast members will kindly request you pull up your mask. We saw this for both adults and kids. There were plenty of parents who didn't correct their kids so the CM's had to. They are nice about it. Work on the mask wearing now or that might limit your park time.
6) If you grab a snack, is it true you need to stand in place to eat or is there a dedicated place to stand and eat?
You can move aside any where and eat and drink. There are also designated mask relaxation zones which you can also use for mask breaks and eating/drinking.
7) How late is the pool open until?
Pool hours can vary depending up how busy things are.
8) Will we be able to out 9 lounge chairs together so our group isn't spread out?

I believe they do not want you moving chairs around but you should be able to find some close enough together.

 

[kniquy]

1) We bought new Magic Bands, will they ship or we pick them up at the resort?
Not sure with the new - no MB thing.
2) Is the outdoor bar at OKW open?
The outside bar is open.
3) We obviously will be wearing masks, but what happens when you are in the pool? How about at lounge chairs?
This is the area where we didn't feel safe. We wore masks when sitting around the pool area but obviously while in the pool no masks and if you put no masks, kids and a pool together you can guess there is difficulty in keeping socially distant. We lasted at the pool maybe an hour just because of this situation.
4) If no masks in pools, how are they distancing people for the waterslide?
see above
5) Is it true that if our 2 year old nephew pulls down his mask anywhere or in the park, we can get removed? Not sure how we are going to have him keep it on all day in the heat
Yes - and cast members will kindly request you pull up your mask. We saw this for both adults and kids. There were plenty of parents who didn't correct their kids so the CM's had to. They are nice about it. Work on the mask wearing now or that might limit your park time.
6) If you grab a snack, is it true you need to stand in place to eat or is there a dedicated place to stand and eat?
You can move aside any where and eat and drink. There are also designated mask relaxation zones which you can also use for mask breaks and eating/drinking.
7) How late is the pool open until?
Pool hours can vary depending up how busy things are.
8) Will we be able to out 9 lounge chairs together so our group isn't spread out?I believe they do not want you moving chairs around but you should be able to find some close enough together.