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Disney Parks and Resorts Questions about Coronavirus/COVID-19
A Message about Coronavirus/COVID-19 from Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel
As you may know from the news, COVID-19, commonly known as novel coronavirus 2019, has become a more widespread concern. Our thoughts are with those affected and we want to share more information with you about our efforts to help keep our guests, cast members, and communities safe and healthy.
We are carefully monitoring the evolving coronavirus situation and are in regular contact with health agencies for information and guidance. Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are open and welcoming guests and we continue to implement preventive measures in line with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state and local health agencies. For example, we have added additional hand sanitizers throughout the park, increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfection in high guest contact areas, and are providing information about good hygiene practices and illness prevention to our guests and cast members.
Walt Disney World, Disneyland and all of our parks and resorts around the world have high standards of cleanliness and health and safety protocols in place, such as:

• Training for cast members, with ongoing reinforcement on a regular basis
• Defined cycles for frequent cleaning and disinfection of targeted areas
• Easy access to handwashing facilities and hand sanitizers
• Quick response to spills, trash and other situations
• End of day sanitation procedures for restroom, kitchen, and other facilities
• Frequent cleaning and “wash down” of outdoor locations, including walkways and queues

Additionally, a list of First Aid and hand sanitizer locations is available in the Walt Disney World/My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps.
The CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses like coronavirus/COVID-19, such as staying home when sick, washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, following proper respiratory cough etiquette, avoiding close contact with people who are sick and avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. We continue to communicate about these recommendations, as well as other important health information, to our cast.
The CDC provides more detailed coronavirus information on its website and your personal physician is a valuable resource for specific medical questions you may have.
As always, our focus is on the health and well-being of our cast members, guests and the larger community, and we look forward to welcoming you at our parks very soon. If you have any questions about visiting Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, or about our response to coronavirus, you can learn more on the Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or Disney Cruise Line websites, or call 407-WDisney.
Thank you,
Pamela Hymel MD
Chief Medical Officer
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

Thanks for sharing. Where did this come from? I checked Disney Parks Blog for a link to share it but couldnt find it.

ETA: Nevermind, found it.

 

[yulilin3]

You have to admit, they are doing everything they can right now.

This is very encouraging,

it's all about information and helping where they can, again I insist it boils down to persona responsibility

 

[Spridell]

it's all about information and helping where they can, again I insist it boils down to persona responsibility

100%

All of us going to the parks if we just follow all the guidelines and practice good hygiene and respect others, I think all who have trips planned to Disney will be fine.

 

[Deb1993]

For those of you who use sanitizing wipes on airplanes, could you give details about what you wipe down? I've never done this before but from now on it's going to be part of my regular routine. I'm thinking belt buckle, armrests, pull-down shade on window (widow seat sitter here), but can I wipe down the seat itself? I'm flying JetBlue and their planes have what I think is artificial leather seats.

Thank you if you know!

I bring lysol wipes in a bag and then a separate bag for the used wipes so that they are closed up and thrown out. I wipe the tray tables, window cover, seat belts, armrests, top of seat in front and top of seat sitting in (for when you get up to use the restroom you typically touch), the buttons up top for the air, lights, etc.

 

[Piglet843]

I am thankful for the information on this thread.
Currently we have a trip planned Late April-Early May.
We are (at this time) Still planning to go - and I am allowing my Germ-A-Phobe self free reign during the trip.

Question though? Do Wet One's brand wipes kill Coronavirus? I can't seem to nail this down - just that they kill 99% of Germs.
I have a ton of the Wet Ones brand wipes - but I am wondering if I should replace them with Clorox wipes instead for our trip....

 

[Spridell]

I am thankful for the information on this thread.
Currently we have a trip planned Late April-Early May.
We are (at this time) Still planning to go - and I am allowing my Germ-A-Phobe self free reign during the trip.

Question though? Do Wet One's brand wipes kill Coronavirus? I can't seem to nail this down - just that they kill 99% of Germs.
I have a ton of the Wet Ones brand wipes - but I am wondering if I should replace them with Clorox wipes instead for our trip....

The lysol or clorox wipes that come in the round tub does. I just looked on the back of mine and Corona is listed.

 

[skippytx]

I am thankful for the information on this thread.
Currently we have a trip planned Late April-Early May.
We are (at this time) Still planning to go - and I am allowing my Germ-A-Phobe self free reign during the trip.

Question though? Do Wet One's brand wipes kill Coronavirus? I can't seem to nail this down - just that they kill 99% of Germs.
I have a ton of the Wet Ones brand wipes - but I am wondering if I should replace them with Clorox wipes instead for our trip....

they’re not on the EPA approved list.

Clorox disinfecting wipes are.

 

[scard192]

The lysol or clorox wipes that come in the round tub does. I just looked on the back of mine and Corona is listed.

can you bring the tubs through security?

 

[Spridell]

can you bring the tubs through security?

Good question. I dont see why not especially in these circumstances. @yulilin3 would probably know more.

 

[PixieT78]

Anyone know if Disneyland has also added the hand sanitizer stations? I'm bringing my own stuff anyway but I'm just curious.

 

[yulilin3]

can you bring the tubs through security?

Good question. I dont see why not especially in these circumstances. @yulilin3 would probably know more.

I've posted a couple of times how I saw a lady pull out a tub of clorox wipes and wipe her table before using. So yes, it's allowed through security.
The only things not allowed through security are weapons, things that look like weapons, glass containers and alcohol.
Unless you count the clorox wipes as weapons against the virus

 

[Piglet843]

I've posted a couple of times how I saw a lady pull out a tub of clorox wipes and wipe her table before using. So yes, it's allowed through security.
The only things not allowed through security are weapons, things that look like weapons, glass containers and alcohol.
Unless you count the clorox wipes as weapons against the virus

And they have alcohol in them....

 

[Piglet843]

they’re not on the EPA approved list.

Clorox disinfecting wipes are.

That's what I was afraid of - Thank you!

 

[yulilin3]

And they have alcohol in them....

so be sure to make good use of that "alcohol juice" that's left when all the wipes are gone

 

[JARNJ3]

I've posted a couple of times how I saw a lady pull out a tub of clorox wipes and wipe her table before using. So yes, it's allowed through security.
The only things not allowed through security are weapons, things that look like weapons, glass containers and alcohol.
Unless you count the clorox wipes as weapons against the virus

I wonder if airport security allows it?

 

[rchristiansen]

Serious question. But I'm concerned now about the recommendation of social distancing and the cancelling large public gatherings. Why would Disney World be immune to this? Why aren't they closing?

 

[yulilin3]

Serious question. But I'm concerned now about the recommendation of social distancing and the cancelling large public gatherings. Why would Disney World be immune to this? Why aren't they closing?

I don't think anyone has said Disney is immune to the virus
What everyone is saying is that it is a personal decision. If you think coming to Disney will hinder you in anyway then don't, it's pretty simple. We had this same discussion when the SARS came through.
If you do decide to come for the any reason just follow protocol and precautions. Be well informed not panicked informed
As to why Disney isn't closing that is a company decision that, aside from Bob Chapek coming on the Dis and joining we will never know

 

[Spridell]

Serious question. But I'm concerned now about the recommendation of social distancing and the cancelling large public gatherings. Why would Disney World be immune to this? Why aren't they closing?

Short answer is Orlando does NOT have community spread at this time.

 

[eeyoreandtink]

Serious question. But I'm concerned now about the recommendation of social distancing and the cancelling large public gatherings. Why would Disney World be immune to this? Why aren't they closing?

Why WOULD they close. There is NO virus in Orlando. WDW is mostly outdoors so transmission risk is low. Most of these closings are very reactionary and unnecessary. The best preventative is to wash your hands, and stay home if you are scik, as everyone in the scientific community associated wit this virus is advising.

 

[rchristiansen]

Why WOULD they close. There is NO virus in Orlando. WDW is mostly outdoors so transmission risk is low.

I guess due to the potential crowds of people from all over the world.