I will add for people driving today (or maybe the next few days) through NC, we are out of gas at 75% of the stations here currently and that looks to be getting worse by the end of today. Gas Buddy is a help finding stations for sure, but you definitely want to be aware of the situation before hitting the road.
I'm dreading the heat but I'm sure we'll survive. A day at Disney is a good day regardless.I'm confused as to what would be shocking about that? Did you think you'd be able to leave your mask off and drink as you walked through the line? I thought that had been pretty clear that it wasn't allowed, and what the CM described would be, since last July.
The surprise was that the said she COULD drink as she was in the line as long as she put her mask back on when actually walking. So far, drinks/snacks have been an absolute NO in the lines.
This will allow them to increase capacity pretty immediately. I’m sure that will come up in tomorrow’s earnings call.
We were there May 7-9 and they were not enforcing 6 ft distancing in outdoor queues and it was hit or miss indoors. Glad to see this announced officially on the website.Yes, please- I second this! I'm really interested to see how this impacts queues in terms of getting some of the lines more condensed and out of the sun for indoor queues. I suppose we should prepare for sun either way but still...
It has certainly not been clear...at all. That was the pp's point. They said the CM told them they could drink them IN LINE while they were stationary and just needed to pull the mask back up while they were moving. This is very different than what others have reported and still different than what we experienced during our Sept. and Oct. trips where lots of ppl. were eating in line the entire way through (until inside a building) and while we saw lots of CM's, none of them said anything about that they couldn't eat in the line. - This seemed to have changed at some point, but again the inconsistency is consistent. That's what the OP found shocking...how different every CM/rule is.
. Rides are hit and miss on which and when seating distances are imposed. Shows are spread out. The only time I’ve felt uncomfortable was at Incredible Earth in Epcot where a mother and her two small children sit right next to me. I just got up and moved. Buses are still maintaining the seating limits. I think the return of the College Program will really take some of the stress and "load" off of the current Cast Members and the CP CMs will also bring a lot of "energy" and "excitement" with them.I’ve been here since the 7th.
I have felt more comfortable than in my home town. My observations are masks are still overall good compliance in parks and I’ve heard CM call people out in them but yes there are those who just will not do them when not in a CM view. Around the resorts and parking lots people are not wearing them and CMs are not saying anything. Social distancing is out the door-as a solo traveler I have been “absorbed” in many a family this trip
My concern isn’t when they go back to increased capacity, do away with social distance, or get rid of masks. I know if I’m uncomfortable I’d stay away and be glad others can enjoy it the way they want. What I worry about is the toll this took on Cast Members being “on show”. They are tired and stressed. I worry their joy may never come back to pre Covid levels. Plus they will be the ones training the next group. One thing that concerns me most is the distraction I saw on Soarin last night. The CM did not double check the seatbelts by having us pull on them, he only checked the light indicator. Also he seemed very discombobulated on how to say things or the order of loading. And other cast members were talking about an upcoming party. This was the only ride I noticed this lack of safety and complete disinterest in being on show. I have overheard a few other CM private conversations but as soon as they noticed me they came back “on” and there has been no other safety concerns on my part. Most of them have still been very pleasant, just not quite as animated.
I’ve been here since the 7th.
I have felt more comfortable than in my home town. My observations are masks are still overall good compliance in parks and I’ve heard CM call people out in them but yes there are those who just will not do them when not in a CM view. Around the resorts and parking lots people are not wearing them and CMs are not saying anything. Social distancing is out the door-as a solo traveler I have been “absorbed” in many a family this trip
My concern isn’t when they go back to increased capacity, do away with social distance, or get rid of masks. I know if I’m uncomfortable I’d stay away and be glad others can enjoy it the way they want. What I worry about is the toll this took on Cast Members being “on show”. They are tired and stressed. I worry their joy may never come back to pre Covid levels. Plus they will be the ones training the next group. One thing that concerns me most is the distraction I saw on Soarin last night. The CM did not double check the seatbelts by having us pull on them, he only checked the light indicator. Also he seemed very discombobulated on how to say things or the order of loading. And other cast members were talking about an upcoming party. This was the only ride I noticed this lack of safety and complete disinterest in being on show. I have overheard a few other CM private conversations but as soon as they noticed me they came back “on” and there has been no other safety concerns on my part. Most of them have still been very pleasant, just not quite as animated.
This is not anything official and only my thoughts but, I don't see pools changing at this time as the pool areas are areas where guests can temporarily remove their masks. This is a quote about Physical Distancing from the Disney website,It just dawned on me the reduced distancing could also help the crowded pool situations! Would love to hear reports on this too! That's been my main worry coming up for our stay at Pop.
No pressure on anyone there right now as we all wait with baited breath for updates.
I think there’s a chance, only because the CDC has said that outdoor transmission is rare. There are many areas/states that are getting back to normal and pools will be included in that return to normal. I don’t see how Disney pools are any different and they have relied heavily on CDC guidance so far. When it comes to fireworks and parades...those are extremely heavy crowds so I could see more caution there even though it’s outdoors. But pools, I am hopeful about!Ahhhh I didn't even connect that to pools in my head. Thanks for pointing that out!
Well, here's hoping the pools won't be too wild this summer... maybe?
