WDW COVID-19 Operational Changes- Reservation System-Rope Drop Procedures

[roomthreeseventeen]

Well, now I'm confused.

Maybe Disney has an exception for this, but it's not like having a drink in your hand prevents you from spreading the virus.

 

[dagored]

Really? We also sat in two different restaurants and did not wear our masks. No one did except the employees.

 

[GBRforWDW]

This thread will stay to post operatonal updates Disney might do moving forward

For "just back" first week reports head over here https://www.disboards.com/threads/r...-back-from-1st-week-of-reopening-wdw.3807247/

Thanks for this link Yulilin. It will be fun to read about everyone's experiences. Hope all your adventures through the park have gone well. I stayed away from the thread all week, so haven't kept up on anything.

 

[GBRforWDW]

Really? We also sat in two different restaurants and did not wear our masks. No one did except the employees.

Sitting in a restaurant is considered different than up moving around.

I could see people easily abusing the walking around portion, just carrying a drink in your hand saying you're in the midst of drinking. Will defeat the purpose of the masks.

 

[WEDWDW]

I am not sure where to ask this but with all of the knowledge on this thread, I'll try here. I know masks are allowed to be taken off while eating or drinking, but how does that apply to eating or drinking while walking around WS enjoying the booths? Say if I pick up a drink at the booth in France am I allowed to walk and enjoy it with my mask off?

I am "guessing" some Cast Members would ask you to please stand "social distanced" to the side of the Promenade until finished and some would allow you to keep walking.

 

[Yooperroo]

There have been reports of cast members asking folks to step to the side/sit down etc to finish their food or drink. If you need a drink of water, step to the side away from everyone, take a drink, out your mask back on, and then continue walking. It's the safest thing to do for those around you, and I'm sure cast members won't want you walking around eating and drinking all day because some guests will literally do that to avoid wearing their mask.

 

[The13thLetter]

From what I understand you are allowed to pull your mask down/off to take a sip or a bite of your food if you are walking around, but you cant just keep it down/off for 20 minutes while you casually walk around drinking or eating.

 

[PPFlight75]

Where can you find a list of the relaxation zones?

 

[Soccer Princess]

Are the caricature and silhouette booths open on Main Street? We love to get those of DD when we go!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Are the caricature and silhouette booths open on Main Street? We love to get those of DD when we go!

A picture of your kid wearing a mask?

 

[goofy78]

Thanks, everyone. So I assume it safe to grab a drink or food and go off to the side like we normally do at the festivals as long as we are socially distanced from others.

 

[IluvMGM]

A picture of your kid wearing a mask?

Maybe people can bring pictures of what their kids look like with no mask? LOL Just an idea if they do have them available.

 

[crazymomof4]

There have been reports of cast members asking folks to step to the side/sit down etc to finish their food or drink. If you need a drink of water, step to the side away from everyone, take a drink, out your mask back on, and then continue walking. It's the safest thing to do for those around you, and I'm sure cast members won't want you walking around eating and drinking all day because some guests will literally do that to avoid wearing their mask.

I agree. I know we will have to be drinking lots of water to stay cool and hydrated in Sept, but we will go off to the side to drink then replace masks and move on. I had to do this back in March when I was grocery shopping for my elderly in-laws. When I had to call them from the store (cuz you know they don't answer texts. LOL) to clarify an item they wanted, I had to remove my mask or FIL wouldn't be able to understand me. So I stepped aside to a remote part of the store to call. No one had to tell me to do this. It's a shame common courtesy doesn't just come naturally to some.

From what I understand you are allowed to pull your mask down/off to take a sip or a bite of your food if you are walking around, but you cant just keep it down/off for 20 minutes while you casually walk around drinking or eating.

I think it would make it easier on the CMs if WDW would have more clear and distinct wording on their policy regarding this. I hope this is forthcoming bc as stated earlier, some will take advantage of the perceived loophole.

 

[vinotinto]

Thanks, everyone. So I assume it safe to grab a drink or food and go off to the side like we normally do at the festivals as long as we are socially distanced from others.

Yes. Grab your food and drink, find a spot away from others and enjoy. According to a few FB groups I'm in, during the AP previews CMs were telling people, that were walking while drinking, to find a spot on the side to drink their beverage. So, for F&W, go find a table or a trashcan and enjoy your food and drinks!

 

[GBRforWDW]

Where can you find a list of the relaxation zones?

Here's a list of information for the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom:

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020...at-disney-worlds-no-mask-relaxation-stations/

 

[Chisoxcollector]

Disney definitely wasn't doing much enforcement at the MK AP event yesterday. Saw a few idiots with their masks pulled completely down below their chins, and quite a few morons with their noses exposed. They'd walk right by multiple cast members with nary a peep. And those were just the people without food/drink in their hands. Lots of people were walking around with a bottle or whatever in their hand with their masks off.

I had hoped that Disney would be taking guest safety seriously. Nope!

 

[Chisoxcollector]

Luckily it was empty enough yesterday that we could steer clear of the inconsiderate, selfish jerks without too much problem. I'm worried that won't be feasible going forward.

 

[AngelDisney]

Disney definitely wasn't doing much enforcement at the MK AP event yesterday. Saw a few idiots with their masks pulled completely down below their chins, and quite a few morons with their noses exposed. They'd walk right by multiple cast members with nary a peep. And those were just the people without food/drink in their hands. Lots of people were walking around with a bottle or whatever in their hand with their masks off.

I had hoped that Disney would be taking guest safety seriously. Nope!

Probably more guests would need to voice their concerns in order to bring along clearer instructions/policies and their enforcements. Stepping aside to drink or eat is not too much to ask for the sake of everyone’s health and keeping WDW open!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

In an effort not to go too far off topic, Florida has 10k new cases per day because people aren't taking their own safety seriously. This is a personal responsibility issue, not Corporate/Disney issue.

But yes, if Disney wants to remain open, they need to enforce the rules they came up with.

Sorry, that's what I meant. People need to help enforce the rules if a CM won't.

 

[GBRforWDW]

Sorry, that's what I meant. People need to help enforce the rules if a CM won't.

True, if guests also aren't doing their part with mask wearing and social distancing, the parks will be closed back down as well.