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[DisneyMommy77]

Day 4 for us in the parks! We were back at MK today. Lines were still short, and 99.9% of the people I have seen are following the rules. CMs are really on top of it, so if they notice a mask isn’t on or pulled up over the nose they say something right away. For example, we were having a snack at a table near Pirates and another family was sitting at a table nearby. The child and grandmother were eating and drinking, but a CM noticed the mother wasn’t and asked her to put her mask back on while sitting at the table with her family.

There is a relaxation station in Frontierland but it looks really sunny and hot. We haven’t visited the others. I have also noticed CMs getting stricter about which gift shop door to enter and which one to exit. They are using iPads to keep track of capacity I believe. We only had to wait twice to enter a store.

Splash Mountain gift shop now has a virtual queue. You just provide them your cell phone number and they text you when it’s your turn. I received a text within 10 minutes.

We ate lunch at The Wave and they gave us little bread plates to put our masks on. This is the first table service that we have been to that told us to use them for our masks. Bacon and eggs isn’t on the menu right now, but I was able to order it for lunch!

Back at MK the only line I didn’t feel was spaced out enough is the Carousel. There is distance between the people in front of and behind you, but not from the people next to you that are in the next row over.

Didn’t see as many PhotoPass photographers today and didn’t see any at all in the castle area. Maybe they only come out at certain times now?

Another great day! Headed to HS tomorrow!

 

[Epcot242]

We ate lunch at The Wave and they gave us little bread plates to put our masks on. This is the first table service that we have been to that told us to use them for our masks. Bacon and eggs isn’t on the menu right now, but I was able to order it for lunch!

Can I ask how that went? Dining is a big part of why we go to WDW and we've made TS dinner reservations but are honestly very nervous about it and are debating sticking to QS. Did you have your mask off the whole time? How spaced out were you? In general how safe did you feel eating indoors?

Sorry for the barrage of questions! Just dying to know how this is working out for people.

 

[soniam]

Disappointed at FOP today. First ride was fine. The 2nd time later in the day, CMs were having people squeeze by in the queue before you enter the rooms in order to fill spots. They did this twice to us. We had to hug the walk and basically bury our face in it. Then, once on the bike, they only put 1 bike between our parties and left 2 empty bikes at the end. I felt like I had to look away from the other group. I would have left if I could have easily done so. Also had a CM rub past us. Most things were fine though, or about the same as MK yesterday.

There was a totally clueless woman in front of us in EE. She was so close to the group in front of her, that we thought she was part of their group. They had to point out the marker on the floor and told her to stay behind it. Some of the families with little kids are clueless as ever too. Hane family climb over me at the bird show to get up the bleachers when there were steps further down. The kids masks were so big they wouldn’t stay on. Please test out masks before you come and make necessary adjustments.

TIP at security: Both today at AK and yesterday at MK, security hassled me about my sunglass case. At AK, the security guard chided me saying that they told me to hold my eyeglass case in front like umbrellas. No such thing was said. So, if you have a metal glasses case, just pull it out and save everyone’s time and mood.

Hi @yulilin3. Good to see you. Maybe tomorrow too.

 

[soniam]

Can I ask how that went? Dining is a big part of why we go to WDW and we've made TS dinner reservations but are honestly very nervous about it and are debating sticking to QS. Did you have your mask off the whole time? How spaced out were you? In general how safe did you feel eating indoors?

Sorry for the barrage of questions! Just dying to know how this is working out for people.

We have eaten inside at 1 TS and 1QS. Plaza felt spaced out, but it’s a small area. Satuuli could have been a little more spaced out in some areas. However, people wear their masks more in QS I think, because they have their food when they sit down. Getting some AC in these temps makes the day a lot better, if you can handle it. QS will be shorter a time inside too.

 

[Lumpy1106]

Disappointed at FOP today. First ride was fine. The 2nd time later in the day, CMs were having people squeeze by in the queue before you enter the rooms in order to fill spots. They did this twice to us. We had to hug the walk and basically bury our face in it. Then, once on the bike, they only put 1 bike between our parties and left 2 empty bikes at the end. I felt like I had to look away from the other group. I would have left if I could have easily done so. Also had a CM rub past us. Most things were fine though, or about the same as MK yesterday.

There was a totally clueless woman in front of us in EE. She was so close to the group in front of her, that we thought she was part of their group. They had to point out the marker on the floor and told her to stay behind it. Some of the families with little kids are clueless as ever too. Hane family climb over me at the bird show to get up the bleachers when there were steps further down. The kids masks were so big they wouldn’t stay on. Please test out masks before you come and make necessary adjustments.

TIP at security: Both today at AK and yesterday at MK, security hassled me about my sunglass case. At AK, the security guard chided me saying that they told me to hold my eyeglass case in front like umbrellas. No such thing was said. So, if you have a metal glasses case, just pull it out and save everyone’s time and mood.

Hi @yulilin3. Good to see you. Maybe tomorrow too.

Thanks for the update. I've been preaching to my family for months - the trip is a go, but be sure and test/adjust the masks. I can do a lot of things to make them more comfortable now, at home, but can do next to nothing once we arrive at WDW. Great tip about security. LOVE everything Disney is doing for COVID, but do try and relax a little. It is exceeding rare for anyone to get COVID from the short interactions you are describing.

 

[YawningDodo]

We ate lunch at The Wave and they gave us little bread plates to put our masks on. This is the first table service that we have been to that told us to use them for our masks. Bacon and eggs isn’t on the menu right now, but I was able to order it for lunch!

Nice! Part of the reason I bought masks with ties instead of ear loops is so I can leave the mask hanging around my neck instead of setting it down on the table when I take it off, but it's not terribly comfortable and I don't want to drop food in it. It'd be nice if they provided plates for masks at all the TS so they can be taken off without setting them on a surface that might not be clean.

 

[JM23457]

Can I ask how that went? Dining is a big part of why we go to WDW and we've made TS dinner reservations but are honestly very nervous about it and are debating sticking to QS. Did you have your mask off the whole time? How spaced out were you? In general how safe did you feel eating indoors?

In the past few days, we've eaten at Kona Cafe, Be Our Guest, Tiffins, and Skipper Canteen. At each restaurant, we were free to have masks off the entire time when seated. For the cost of table service meals at Disney, that level of comfort should be expected imo. Technically you are supposed to have the mask on if you leave the table, but there was no enforcement against going maskless to the restaurant's bathroom. The spacing was good. No one was ever seated close to us.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

In the past few days, we've eaten at Kona Cafe, Be Our Guest, Tiffins, and Skipper Canteen. At each restaurant, we were free to have masks off the entire time when seated. For the cost of table service meals at Disney, that level of comfort should be expected imo. Technically you are supposed to have the mask on if you leave the table, but there was no enforcement against going maskless to the restaurant's bathroom. The spacing was good. No one was ever seated close to us.

From what we know, indoors it doesn't matter how much people are spaced out. Please consider wearing a mask unless you are actually eating a bite of something.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Ate at The Wave a few days ago. I’m a nervous indoor eater, if I’m honest, so I can’t say I feel totally comfortable in any setting but I think they are doing the best they can with spacing and such. Did have a bit of a close talking waiter, for whatever that is worth.

The Wave’s physical setting doesn’t help much. Feels dark, no light, lower ceilings. Not that any of that matters in terms of COVID so this comment is totally illogical, but to me it adds to the “this is a space I’m not all that comfortable in” feeling.

But in terms of spacing, procedures, etc, it seemed on point.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Random note, one of the best parts of my day today was talking to a few CMs who had their first opportunity to ride RotR at the preview yesterday. While I knew they have been locked out since the ride opened, I admit I take that for granted a bit. Spoke to a few that were so giddy/excited at having the chance to finally experience the attraction, which was fun to see. Reminded me of the better times from just a few months ago.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Another random observation. I arrived at DAK today just after a storm/downpour. They funneled us towards the white temp check tents but it was unstaffed and somewhat confusing what to do. Given the rain and I presume close enough lightening, the Advent Health folks had been temporarily relocated all the way to the left of the new permanent security covering. So, you walk over there, get your temp check, and then move ‘across’ to security.

So, if there are storms in the area you may encounter slightly modified temp check locations.

Like all of this stuff, YMMV.

 

[Jason2015]

I will ask that over in the Disney Paris board they create a similar thread.

Paris? I thought most European countries weren’t allowing travel from the US..

 

[mousefan73]

Paris? I thought most European countries weren’t allowing travel from the US..

I am happily stuck in Germany.

 

[Yooperroo]

Do you have to move to the next marker? In a situation like this, couldn't you just choose to hang back and leave one of the social distancing markers spaced in between you and the party in front of you, giving you more space? This is what I had planned on doing. And if the folks behind us take their masks off, I was going to politely ask them to leave an extra space between us and them while their masks were off.

I wanted for follow up with this as I've been both to MK and AK now, and while I haven't had to deal with anyone actually removing masks and/or eating in line, we have had people that are not so great at staying on their markers and we've left extra marker spaces between us and them. Every time we've done this, the party behind us has picked up on it and whether intentionally or sub consciously has given us extra space behind as well.
We have found that everyone has been respectful of the boundaries, and the one time we saw a young girl walking around without her mask covering her nose, a cast member asked her to wear it correctly. 99% of the people I see eating and drinking move off to the side away fr everyone to do so.
We also eat at off times and the restaurants have been virtually empty by doing so. for both dinner on Monday and lunch on Tuesday, we had entire sections to ourseleves.
We have been so pleased so far and have felt as safe as we possible could given the circumstances. Knock on wood.... We head to the opening of EPCOT today!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but for those onsite, the bus wait times in the app and on the boards at the bus stops continues to not work (meaning, it it not showing times). They must have the feature turned off for whatever reason.

 

[Yooperroo]

Has anyone that is here gotten their magic shots and/or ride photos? We've been here 3 days and none of our magic shots or ride photos have been showing up in MDE.

 

[monkeydawn]

Nice! Part of the reason I bought masks with ties instead of ear loops is so I can leave the mask hanging around my neck instead of setting it down on the table when I take it off, but it's not terribly comfortable and I don't want to drop food in it. It'd be nice if they provided plates for masks at all the TS so they can be taken off without setting them on a surface that might not be clean.

Bring a baggie. Fold mask in half, clean side in, do not touch inside of mask. No plate necessary and you will always have a safe storage area.

 

[monkeydawn]

Has anyone that is here gotten their magic shots and/or ride photos? We've been here 3 days and none of our magic shots or ride photos have been showing up in MDE.

Are you taking your masks off during the photos? Disney isnt allowing those photos to show up.

 

[Yooperroo]

No. Absolutely not.
Edit: Forgot to hit "reply" and I was replying to the question above.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

No. Absolutely not.
Edit: Forgot to hit "Quote" and I was replying to the question above.

It's possible someone else in your picture took their mask off?