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[scrappinginontario]

Ive seen about same compliance. Only one entire family in the rise queue took them off completely after an hour in the sun

Thanks! Although, disappointed in that family's choice.

 

[MomOTwins]

I complied just fine and nobody encouraged anyone to break the rules. Wow.

Yes, you did. You said that "it is not required" to wear a mask if you are eating or drinking while in queues. That is against the rules.

I can't speak to walking by a CM with her mask off, but eating is clearly stated as a reason to take one's mask off. It should still be 6 feet away. Nobody has specified where that takes place. So it makes you uncomfortable with the situation, but it is not any clear violation. Should they wait to have a snack? Maybe. But, it is not required. I'll tell you it was HOT when we were there and I did have my daughter and I drink water any time we could.....to include in the queues.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Please agree to disagree and let's move forward.

 

[mom to minnie&mickey]

Or those with a discomfort in those situations should maybe find some woods somewhere away from people to spend vacation time. I personally didn't see anything in my time in the parks that caused me any concern. But, I was also not in everyone's business trying to police them either.

Or maybe those who have no intention of following the safety precautions Disney has taken to ensure the covid19 risks are minimized for everyone should find said "woods somewhere away from people." I get that it is hot and humid but Disney was very clear about masks having to be worn at all times and where and when you can remove them. Everyone was free to make a choice to vacation there or not but nobody should be free to remove their masks whenever/wherever they feel like it. That behaviour potentially endangers others so it is their business. Disney needs to get tough on this big time because if removal of masks becomes widespread in their parks/resorts it will only be a matter of time before they are forced to shut down again.

 

[yulilin3]

Please keep this thread focused on experiences and question for those there
No judgment or name calling

 

[DduzDis]

Please agree to disagree and let's move forward.

Happy to.

 

[DisneyMommy77]

We went to HS today. Arrived before 10, but was unable to get ROTR. Tried again at 1pm and 4pm and still no luck. I had the app open and ready on time, but as soon as I tried to join it said it was full.

I will say HS felt way more busier than MK and AK!! Like a big difference in crowds to me!
It was a quick moving, but long security line to get in. Rides had much longer wait times. I believe Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Train was at 70 minutes at one point. We left around 1:30 after being able to do 3 rides and a show. We are waiting out the current rain/storm and hopefully will head back over soon.

I didn’t see any obvious mask non-compliance and everyone appeared to be trying to follow the rules, but it felt crowded to me, especially the first couple of hours.

We took a break at that pizza place near muppets and sat outside at one of their tables prior to the restaurant being opened. We were eating our snacks, but were told we needed to leave as it was only for restaurant guests. Maybe that is the normal rule, but we were trying to be responsible by eating and drinking there compared to eating while walking or eating while in line.

Also, on another note, last night at the Contemporary they ran out of straws, ice and napkins at Contempo Cafe. It took nearly an hour for my mobile order to be ready.

The lines for the elevators have been so long that a CM started taking groups to the employee elevator to help out. We have waited nearly 20 minutes for an elevator on multiple occasions. I asked about stairs, but they said they can’t be used. I could see the stress on the CMs faces by these situations, so I continue to try to show my patience. They are doing the best they can!

Even though HS was a little disappointing today we are still having a great time. I think my expectations were too high after the awesomeness of MK and AK.

Epcot tomorrow!

 

[mom to minnie&mickey]

We took a break at that pizza place near muppets and sat outside at one of their tables prior to the restaurant being opened. We were eating our snacks, but were told we needed to leave as it was only for restaurant guests. Maybe that is the normal rule, but we were trying to be responsible by eating and drinking there compared to eating while walking or eating while in line.

I think that CM was wrong because eating at a designated eating area is certainly the responsible thing to do, good for you. What about people who bring their own food into the parks, where would they be able to eat if not at qs locations? Disney has to make accommodations for them to safely enjoy their meals. Maybe someone who has experienced this situation will post their experience. Enjoy the rest of your vacation.

 

[maryj11]

I think that CM was wrong because eating at a designated eating area is certainly the responsible thing to do, good for you. What about people who bring their own food into the parks, where would they be able to eat if not at qs locations? Disney has to make accommodations for them to safely enjoy their meals. Maybe someone who has experienced this situation will post their experience. Enjoy the rest of your vacation.

I would think it would be fine to eat on an empty table. I know they have resting places around where you can sit and take off your masks. Maybe you can also eat there.

 

[WorldOfPooh]

We took a break at that pizza place near muppets and sat outside at one of their tables prior to the restaurant being opened. We were eating our snacks, but were told we needed to leave as it was only for restaurant guests. Maybe that is the normal rule, but we were trying to be responsible by eating and drinking there compared to eating while walking or eating while in line.

That' might be a new rule. It has never been an issue before hanging out in that area.

 

[TallandGoofy]

What time did they start letting people in? When I checked the app at 10 (official opening) MMRR already had a 120 minute wait. What the heck?!

 

[yulilin3]

What time did they start letting people in? When I checked the app at 10 (official opening) MMRR already had a 120 minute wait. What the heck?!

9am

 

[IluvMGM]

9am

I wonder is that an everyday sort of thing? Are all the parks letting people in an hour early?

 

[yulilin3]

I wonder is that an everyday sort of thing? Are all the parks letting people in an hour early?

no, only report of being that early has been DHS

 

[HuskerFaninIL]

DHS today. My 15 year old got Rise at 10 am but her select all was just her, she got group 1 and guest relations added the rest of us. So that was our saving grace.

MFSR was mostly walk on, rode 4 times.
TOT was a pain, line time always wrong or it broke.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

We enjoyed Epcot today. Definitely more people than my prior experiences at MK and DAK. Not heavy crowds, but not a ghost town either. While not a perfect comparison, it felt somewhat like normal summer non festival Epcot crowds to me.

Not that I’m spending all my time looking, but mask compliance seemed very high to me. You do see more people walking around with beverages and such given the preponderance of options around Epcot. Most seem to drop the mask, take a sip/bite, then put the mask back on. If you watch long enough you’ll see some pushing that a bit.

I don’t know who it was but the woman playing piano in the UK garden was an unexpected treat.

Didn’t stop at any but F&W booths seemed mostly walk ups or 1-5 people waits.

Heat was brutal before the storms rolled in. I find myself buying a lot less water with the masks and have to keep reminding myself to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate rather than just truck through the heat.

I can easily go to Epcot and not ride a thing, so in that sense to me it’s a great park with all of this going on. Big park, mostly wide paths, can spend most of the time outside, fun food/beverage options.

I thought the recent paving and path changes at the front of the park made things a heck of a lot better than when I was last there in Feb.

Glad they made the call to open Epcot.

 

[TallandGoofy]

no, only report of being that early has been DHS

Were rides running at 9 as well or just letting people in?

 

[TallandGoofy]

Did anyone take a resort bus to Studios today? And if so, what time did they get you there?

 

[only hope]

We took a break at that pizza place near muppets and sat outside at one of their tables prior to the restaurant being opened. We were eating our snacks, but were told we needed to leave as it was only for restaurant guests. Maybe that is the normal rule, but we were trying to be responsible by eating and drinking there compared to eating while walking or eating while in line.

That's new. We nearly always pack, and frequently eat at an outdoor QS table. We've been doing this for a decade or more. We are respectful and don't take up a table without buying food if there aren't plenty to go around. I've eaten at that exact location before before they opened. Once there was a family just chilling at another table, not eating. I'd understand them telling you to move if they were open and tables were running low. I wonder if it's a cleaning thing? But to me that's silly as I don't expect any public surface that I sit on to be clean. Not pre-covid, not now.

 

[JM23457]

I agree with a PP that DHS had much longer lines than MK or AK. Everything had a real wait. Rides breaking down was also an issue (SDD, MMRR, TOT). Combined with the heat, it was a difficult day for us.

We've been to Orlando in July three times before and once in August, and have never been so challenged by the heat. It isn't the masks imo. I noticed the temps the past few days (not counting today) went into the upper 90's instead of Orlando's more common low 90's. But as much as that, I think it's being forced to tour midday that makes it so much hotter for us than usual. We're used to touring in the morning, spending the afternoon at the resort, and then maybe returning to the parks late evening. Now that both early morning & late evening are out, it's much harder to tour in summer.

On a practical level, we got a lot done in a few hours: TSMM, ROTR, SDD, TOT. But we couldn't wait to leave because of the heat. After 4 happy summers at WDW, that was a surprising development for us.