Rumor about “modified experiences” when Disney reopens (read 1st post for potential modifications being considered)

[helloconnie]

According to the Disney Springs reopening statement, masks will be required by guests. So, I bet that will be a requirement of the parks as well.

 

[lilypgirl]

According to the Disney Springs reopening statement, masks will be required by guests. So, I bet that will be a requirement of the parks as well.

I don’t know with the parks opening later I can see it going either way. I think it’s smart in this initial reopening but I hope it’s not a thing when parks open.

 

[michellej47]

The mask also offers you some level of protection. Let me ask you this, if a person was to sneeze or cough in your presence, knowing particles can travel up to 27 feet, would you want to have a mask on? I would!

Again, personal preference. If people feel safer in a mask, they should wear one. I do not. I still go to work everday and don't wear a mask, nor do I wear one at the grocery store (most people in my area do not, some do). Just because someone sneezes near me doesn't mean I will get it, and if I do, it's very likely that I will be just fine. I'm more likely to die in a car accident on the interstate on my way home from work. There is risk all around us.

 

[michellej47]

According to the Disney Springs reopening statement, masks will be required by guests. So, I bet that will be a requirement of the parks as well.

Not necessarily. Disney Springs is more of an indoor, shopping and eating place. Asking people to wear a mask in the air conditioning is much different than asking them to be out in 90+ degree heat. We don't know what they will do, but my bet is on encouraging them but not requiring them.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Again, personal preference. If people feel safer in a mask, they should wear one. I do not. I still go to work everday and don't wear a mask, nor do I wear one at the grocery store (most people in my area do not, some do). Just because someone sneezes near me doesn't mean I will get it, and if I do, it's very likely that I will be just fine. I'm more likely to die in a car accident on the interstate on my way home from work. There is risk all around us.

Personal preference still stands.

If you don’t like wearing a mask at Disney you don’t have to, because you don’t have to go to Disney.

 

[jlwhitney]

According to the Disney Springs reopening statement, masks will be required by guests. So, I bet that will be a requirement of the parks as well.

To early to tell. Will also depend when Orange County lifts their mask mandate. IF they opened today they would have to wear them whether DS said so or not.

 

[vinotinto]

But we are consantly told that wearing a mask doesn't protect US, it protects others. So with that logic, parents can't really protect their kids with a mask, right? My son has asthma, and a mask in that hot Florida heat will certainly cause him some breathing issues.

You better hope that others are wearing their masks. If everyone wears it, then your son would be more protected than if people around him are not wearing their mask.

 

[SierraT]

To early to tell. Will also depend when Orange County lifts their mask mandate. IF they opened today they would have to wear them whether DS said so or not.

True, they are opening in Phase 1 with much more restrictions. I don’t believe the parks will open until Phase 2 where the restrictions are lifted, hence I don’t believe masks will be mandated, only suggested.

 

[michellej47]

Personal preference still stands.

If you don’t like wearing a mask at Disney you don’t have to, because you don’t have to go to Disney.

Exactly. I'm not saying Disney won't require them. If it was between going with a mask or not going, I would wear a mask if required because I really want to go. However, if they do require, we will cancel our trip because my asthmatic son would struggle to breath in a mask in that heat.

 

[elle21]

Kids carry other contagious diseases like hand foot mouth, strep throat. Parents should protect their children as much as they protect their self. Being a pediatric nurse I see more and know more now than when I was raising my children over 25 years ago. Parents need to be parents and protect their children wearing a mask is the first step especially with this virus and no one know if/when it will start to attack children.

It’s well known that a mask doesn’t give much protection to the user. It’s worn to keep someone’s saliva droplets contained.
And there are some parents who aren’t worried about getting the virus or worried about their kids getting the virus.

 

[anthony2k7]

It’s well known that a mask doesn’t give much protection to the user. It’s worn to keep someone’s saliva droplets contained.
And there are some parents who aren’t worried about getting the virus or worried about their kids getting the virus.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Another word I can't wait to be rid of: droplets.

 

[bebec22]

My children have been to Disney World several times. We were supposed to go in April for Easter but that was obviously canceled. They were super bummed. Now we're supposed to go in August but I told them we may not be able to go because of the virus. My 4 year old daughter's response, "but we can just wear the masks that Nana made for us."

I'd rather not go if we're required to wear masks but apparently my 4 year old doesn't care lol.

 

[Farro]

Another word I can't wait to be rid of: droplets.

(moist droplets)

 

[SaintsManiac]

(moist droplets)

 

[Jmljasmine]

I think trying to communicate from behind masks will be incredibly frustrating for many kids at a place like WDW. It will be challenging for parents as well, since kids need so much guidance and direction in the parks. There is a big communication barrier when people with masks try to talk to each other.

You can’t read lips or facial expressions. Many children will have a tough time with this aspect of it.

I agree. I took my youngest to her well visit the other day and she was freaking out because not was a new place and new people and she couldn't see my face to read my comfort due to the mask. Disney is fun but it is still unfamiliar to many young kids and they look to their families faces and reactions to make sure everything is ok so they can then have fun.

 

[Spridell]

To early to tell. Will also depend when Orange County lifts their mask mandate. IF they opened today they would have to wear them whether DS said so or not.

Since DS is an outdoor open mall it really is a grey area when Disney says "masks will be required" they will have to go further into detail. Is it they must be worn at all times while on DS property? Is it only when in stores? Etc.... that will have to be specifically outlined.

The OC executive order says "masks must be worn when social distancing CAN NOT BE MET"

Since Disney Springs is an outdoor mall and there are many places to social distance outside, my bet would be the masks will be required only when inside the businesses but NOT when walking around the outside areas.

 

[Jmljasmine]

Social advantage only on the gloves. Says "I care about you". Without proper training on removal and follow-up-washing, can make things worse. Spreads more on surfaces and a false sense of security with some folks thinking that handwashing isnt needed. Primary reason CDC hasnt recommendly for daily tasks. If they hand out gloves they need to train those in its proper use, removal and only for tasks such as cleaning up garbage, etc...

YES! Gloves are so annoying to me. I've seen people do things with them on they wouldn't do otherwise. Disgusting.

 

[SaintsManiac]

YES! Gloves are so annoying to me. I've seen people do things with them on they wouldn't do otherwise. Disgusting.

And people throw them on the ground, too. It's absolutely disgusting. I don't want to see WDW littered with masks and gloves. The trash on the ground in the Hub after fireworks is vile already.

 

[Mit88]

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