Spring break is upon us…

[WonkaKid]

…so manage your expectations accordingly. Although park crowds didn’t seem particularly heavy, lines were unduly long. We rope-dropped PP, as per usual, and that was fine. For the past four weeks or so a CM has waited for guests near the castle drawbridge and escorted us all in to PP without running, of course. I wish they’d do that all of the time. Despite this, and his warning not to pass him, at least two people tried to. And once he released us, one woman tried to run and cut in front of us onto PP. The “No running” warning seems to half a shelf life of about 1.35 seconds.

In any case, Fantasyland was reasonable and we did five attractions by about 8:35. However, I rode Buzz once — I usually do it at least four times as a virtual walk-on shortly after the park opens — and every time thereafter, there was a line. By 9:00, there was a 30-minute wait and by about 10:00 it had climbed to 40. In short, I only got to do it three times today. Lines for nearly every other attraction were long, too.

When the park opened, several popular attractions weren’t open — IJ, HM, ROTR and of course POTC is undergoing a refurb. That, of course, triggers a follow-on for all other attractions. Again, be aware of long lines and plan accordingly.

Some park pics:

 

[bardays]

As someone is Vancouver Canada, the lack of masks is a bit of a shock. Our mask mandate was only dropped a couple weeks ago, so we are still pretty masked up in crowded places. Not to get political, but if one is wearing a mask over the spring, does anyone notice or care?

 

[Pluto468]

As someone is Vancouver Canada, the lack of masks is a bit of a shock. Our mask mandate was only dropped a couple weeks ago, so we are still pretty masked up in crowded places. Not to get political, but if one is wearing a mask over the spring, does anyone notice or care?

I'm not sure how it is in the parks but my state just dropped the mask mandate last week. Almost everywhere I've gone about 50% of the people are still wearing masks. Nobody seems to notice at all or care that others are wearing masks.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

As someone is Vancouver Canada, the lack of masks is a bit of a shock. Our mask mandate was only dropped a couple weeks ago, so we are still pretty masked up in crowded places. Not to get political, but if one is wearing a mask over the spring, does anyone notice or care?

I was also there today and noticed a pretty big drop in the number of people wearing masks (inside or outside) from previous recent visits. That said, no one will bat an eye if you wear a mask. People are still wearing masks, just not as many as before.

 

[bardays]

I am just so used to wearing one, but it would also be nice not to! Thanks!

 

[Epicnemesis]

As someone is Vancouver Canada, the lack of masks is a bit of a shock. Our mask mandate was only dropped a couple weeks ago, so we are still pretty masked up in crowded places. Not to get political, but if one is wearing a mask over the spring, does anyone notice or care?

I doubt anyone will care about people wearing masks and if they are, who cares. That’s the beauty of individual freedoms.

 

[bardays]

I guess I care because I have not left my province in over 2 years. But I am also very excited!!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

As someone is Vancouver Canada, the lack of masks is a bit of a shock. Our mask mandate was only dropped a couple weeks ago, so we are still pretty masked up in crowded places. Not to get political, but if one is wearing a mask over the spring, does anyone notice or care?

I agree with the post below. We wear masks indoors and out at the parks, and no one has ever said anything negative. While mask wearers are not the majority in the parks, they certainly aren't alone.

I was also there today and noticed a pretty big drop in the number of people wearing masks (inside or outside) from previous recent visits. That said, no one will bat an eye if you wear a mask. People are still wearing masks, just not as many as before.

 

[jvncnt]

We are just back from DL for the first time last week, after doing 10 days in WDW back in June, 2021. I would say masks were probably 90% without and 10% still wearing them. We loved being maskless, but could not have cared less if others masked and didn't see anyone else criticize whatever free choice people made.

 

[StarSeven7]

…so manage your expectations accordingly. Although park crowds didn’t seem particularly heavy, lines were unduly long. We rope-dropped PP, as per usual, and that was fine. For the past four weeks or so a CM has waited for guests near the castle drawbridge and escorted us all in to PP without running, of course. I wish they’d do that all of the time. Despite this, and his warning not to pass him, at least two people tried to. And once he released us, one woman tried to run and cut in front of us onto PP. The “No running” warning seems to half a shelf life of about 1.35 seconds.

In any case, Fantasyland was reasonable and we did five attractions by about 8:35. However, I rode Buzz once — I usually do it at least four times as a virtual walk-on shortly after the park opens — and every time thereafter, there was a line. By 9:00, there was a 30-minute wait and by about 10:00 it had climbed to 40. In short, I only got to do it three times today. Lines for nearly every other attraction were long, too.

When the park opened, several popular attractions weren’t open — IJ, HM, ROTR and of course POTC is undergoing a refurb. That, of course, triggers a follow-on for all other attractions. Again, be aware of long lines and plan accordingly.

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Was this Sunday, March 20? We rope dropped ROTR on Saturday, March 19 and amazingly there were only 13 people ahead of us by the time we got to the line up! I'm not sure how since it seemed like everyone was running past us! I guess we got lucky if it was down at rope drop the next day! It was my son's birthday and that was his wish so we were super happy that we could accomplish that

 

[StarSeven7]

As someone is Vancouver Canada, the lack of masks is a bit of a shock. Our mask mandate was only dropped a couple weeks ago, so we are still pretty masked up in crowded places. Not to get political, but if one is wearing a mask over the spring, does anyone notice or care?

We're from Ontario and we just returned from DL late last night. Ontario is dropping their mask mandate as of today so we have had mandatory masking for most of the past 2 years and we're very used to wearing masks everywhere....I think BC even dropped it for a while last summer? I went into the trip saying we would wear masks inside still, and then I thought maybe just if we're inside and sitting for a while in one place near people...after a few days in California (before we got to DL) we just decided to relax and stop masking, except of course when it was required. Honestly, it was pretty nice not to have to worry about it constantly going in and out of buildings! I was a bit worried about catching covid since we had to test to get home but we didn't really encounter anyone who seemed sick and we tested negative yesterday to come back home. We were trying to estimate how many people were still wearing masks and I would say 5-10%. It definitely wasn't uncommon to see them but most people did not have them on.

 

[bardays]

We're from Ontario and we just returned from DL late last night. Ontario is dropping their mask mandate as of today so we have had mandatory masking for most of the past 2 years and we're very used to wearing masks everywhere....I think BC even dropped it for a while last summer? I went into the trip saying we would wear masks inside still, and then I thought maybe just if we're inside and sitting for a while in one place near people...after a few days in California (before we got to DL) we just decided to relax and stop masking, except of course when it was required. Honestly, it was pretty nice not to have to worry about it constantly going in and out of buildings! I was a bit worried about catching covid since we had to test to get home but we didn't really encounter anyone who seemed sick and we tested negative yesterday to come back home. We were trying to estimate how many people were still wearing masks and I would say 5-10%. It definitely wasn't uncommon to see them but most people did not have them on.

Now that the return test will be dropped in 10 days, I am certainly more relaxed! Yes, BC had dropped the mandate brefly last summer with masks being "strongly recommended" I suspect we will go maskless for the most part. DH is concerned about some of the indoor lineups. ie Indy. Thanks for the info!

 

[StarSeven7]

Now that the return test will be dropped in 10 days, I am certainly more relaxed! Yes, BC had dropped the mandate brefly last summer with masks being "strongly recommended" I suspect we will go maskless for the most part. DH is concerned about some of the indoor lineups. ie Indy. Thanks for the info!

It’s definitely more relaxing to travel without that return test hanging over your head!! We’ve crossed the border a few times since my family lives in Michigan and we’ve been nervous about picking it up and not being able to get back home so we’ve always been super careful and continued to mask so this was the first time we actually relaxed on a trip and didn’t mask! It’s definitely a mental shift though!! We definitely saw plenty of people in masks though so you wouldn’t feel out of place at all.

 

[KPeterso]

I was there Saturday evening. I wore my mask the whole time (have a family member who is recovering from major surgery and coughing hurts her so can't risk getting and passing to her). It seemed like I was one of the few wearing a mask. Definitely outside I was in a tiny minority. I did notice more people would wear them inside for rides. But still a small number. No one said a word to me about it. I did notice a lot of cast members still wearing them whether inside or outside and many were double masked again.

 

[Tinkaboo]

THANK YOU, ROB…for the pic of the cotton candy stand! So happy to know they still exist! Sounds like a crazy Sunday and that crowd pic is CRAZY! Wow, that’s a lot of people.

As Always, appreciate your photos!

 

[WonkaKid]

THANK YOU, ROB…for the pic of the cotton candy stand!

You’re welcome. I knew someone had asked for one and I stumbled upon one towards the back of the Matterhorn. Glad that you appreciate the pics .