Would you go on a Disney Cruise if masks were required in all public areas?

[TheBigErn]

Never, never, never. Not cruising or going to Disney until mask requirement are totally gone. I'm not anti mask per se, but I hate wearing them and they would ruin my vacation walking around in one or sitting at the pool.

 

[Karin1984]

It's ABNORMAL and thus a very big deal to me!!! Why anyone would like to wear a mask is beyond me--but that's just me.

It is indeed not normal and nobody wants to wear a mask, but we do it because we do want to go back to normal, which goes quicker with masks. The mask gives me the opportunities to do things that are considered normal. Like going on holiday, visiting museums (typing this from a museum while on holiday ), wearing a mask for an hour or two gives me new experiences that I wouldnt have had while staying at home.

My life is back to normal, thanks to masks.

Change is inevitable in life and the skill to adapt and flexibility are considered important skills in the 21st century.

 

[Brett Wyman]

Im pro-mask, but not for me even with masks required. Wearing masks wouldn't be my issue. My issue would be cruising checks off all of the boxes for the absolute greatest levels of exposure possible. No thanks, no way. We cancelled an April 2020 cruise and we are still sad we missed it, but we wont cruise for 2-3 years from now minimum depending on how things go from here.

 

[randumb0]

No, I don’t think masks will be required after the vaccine which should be a few months away...even if the vaccine needs a little ‘tweaking’, I think things will get much closer to the pre-Covid normal than the borderline hysteria we have now...JMHO.

I can wait a few more months for my cruise...without a mask.

Keep in mind when a vaccine is made available it would take a year to reach the masses. A large number of people will be skeptical and will not rush to be vaccinated. That's why I'm saying that masks will still be required.

 

[AquaDame]

Lets please try to keep this thread from derailing onto a vaccine and our opinions on that... the question is whether you would sail if MASKS are required.

Edited to add that as of right now we are perfectly split - 101 yes 101 no. If Disney is hoping to sail at a reduced capacity then maybe this is perfect for them...?

 

[DisneYE]

Masks are a reality for the foreseeable future, especially in closed quarters.
The cruise line industry will have mandatory masks for at least a couple of years.
In airplanes, the last "maskless" flight you took was probably the last one you've ever seen/been to without face coverings... (remember the smoking section in airplanes? - I do... those days are gone)

With so many ppl voting no and others even up in arms, my Dream of cruising DCL with 50% capacity might just come to fruition soon.

 

[Snowwhyt]

Here is a quote from a Scientific journal.
“So far, evidence indicates the most likely order of initial COVID-19 symptoms tends to start with a fever and then progress to a cough and muscle pain, followed by nausea and/or vomiting, and lastly, diarrhea”
So if they were to take our temperatures daily in quarantine people once they had one. That would be ideal for avoiding spread of corona. Of course there can be many reasons why a person has an elevated temperature for example a woman ovulating, high blood pressure,….
On the other hand it’s hard to diagnose with just the temperature because people vary in temperature. My normal temperature reads anywhere from 96.7 to 97.7 if I have a temperature of 99° I’m usually pretty sick. I most likely would get through a temp test and bring Covid onto the ship. So many would be glad I have a mask. And I would, even though my rash damaged face from a wet mask (after about an hour) would enjoy the salty air and sun and help my complexion. But nobody’s relatives are going to die because of my cosmetic inconvenience.

https://www.sciencealert.com/study-...cases-reveals-a-predictable-order-of-symptoms

 

[Uncleromulus]

It is indeed not normal and nobody wants to wear a mask, but we do it because we do want to go back to normal, which goes quicker with masks. The mask gives me the opportunities to do things that are considered normal. Like going on holiday, visiting museums (typing this from a museum while on holiday ), wearing a mask for an hour or two gives me new experiences that I wouldnt have had while staying at home.

My life is back to normal, thanks to masks.

Change is inevitable in life and the skill to adapt and flexibility are considered important skills in the 21st century.

Well--if masks make you feel normal, then----

 

[Karin1984]

Well--if masks make you feel normal, then----

Then, if this were a disaster movie, due to being able to adapt, I would have a higher chance to still be alive at the end of the movie

No, I didn't say I felt normal, I said I can live my life like normal. Those are two different things to me.
To get back to the topic. As you do not have to wear the mask 16 hours a day on end, you can go do something, take a break, do something, take a break etc. and that makes it possible to enjoy whatever you want.

When I was in Disneyland Paris a few weeks ago, we had a schedule with about 1.5 - 2 hours blocks of mask wearing. We had breakfast, went around the park, had a snack/drink break, did some rides, took some pictures, had lunch, etc.
I thought it was very doable, even with the distance it was possible to have a conversation with the face characters and interact with Mickey at a distance.
We will do the same in about 2 weeks for the next visit, plus added the shows that are back (with limited capacity).
Yes, it was a different visit than 'normal', but it was also one of the best visits we ever had. We appreciated more what we are used to, we could not follow our normal routine so we had to do things different. There were different mini parades than we 'normally' have.

And I imagine it will be the same on a cruise. You go do a class, or another activity, get something to eat, then you go see a movie, have lunch, sit somewhere to relax and enjoy the view, have an ice cream, and so forth. I can imagine there will be some kind of character parade through the atrium or something. Musicians can still play. Yes, I would do a cruise if masks were a requirement.

And it gives me unique pictures Doing what I love is more important than the inconvenience of wearing a mask for a few hours.

 

[Uncleromulus]

Lets please try to keep this thread from derailing onto a vaccine and our opinions on that... the question is whether you would sail if MASKS are required.

Edited to add that as of right now we are perfectly split - 101 yes 101 no. If Disney is hoping to sail at a reduced capacity then maybe this is perfect for them...?

I doubt that their hope--wo

Then, if this were a disaster movie, due to being able to adapt, I would have a higher chance to still be alive at the end of the movie

No, I didn't say I felt normal, I said I can live my life like normal. Those are two different things to me.
To get back to the topic. As you do not have to wear the mask 16 hours a day, you can go do something, take a break, do something, take a break etc. and that makes it possible to enjoy whatever you want.

When I was in Disneyland Paris a few weeks ago, we had about a schedule with about 1.5 - 2 hours blocks of mask wearing. We had breakfast, went around the park, had a snack/drink break, did some rides, took some pictures, had lunch, etc.
I thought it was very doable, even with the distance it was possible to have a conversation with the face characters and interact with Mickey at a distance.
We will do the same in about 2 weeks for the next visit, plus added the shows that are back (with limited capacity).
Yes, it was a different visit than 'normal', but it was also one of the best visits we ever had. We appreciated more what we are used to, we could not follow our normal routine so we had to do things different. There were different mini parades than we 'normally' have.

And I imagine it will be the same on a cruise. You go do a class, or another activity, get something to eat, then you go see a movie, have lunch, sit somewhere to relax and enjoy the view, have an ice cream, and so forth. I can imagine there will be some kind of character parade through the atrium or something. Musicians can still play. Yes, I would do a cruise if masks were a requirement.

And it gives me unique pictures Doing what I love is more important than the inconvenience of wearing a mask for a few hours.
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I wonder--if you can take the mask off on all parts of the ship, what REAL good does it do all the other times??? Sort of like walking 10 feet to your table in a restaurant with your designer mask on, then whipping it off for an hour and a half once you sit down??? Or off in a pool while you mingle with hundreds of others, then on when you walk a few feet to sit by yourself???

 

[hnthomps]

I'd wear a mask and cruise for sure, as long as other precautions / conditions in the world made it make sense. I don't think I would have said that a few months ago though. But we are all used to it now, and don't mind it. I don't *prefer* wearing a mask, but I don't really notice it now. Nor do my children - they've been at outdoor mask-required camps all summer, and no longer complain. Of course they're thrilled to take their masks off, but 3-4 hour stretches (in 90 degree weather outdoors) no longer bother them, so wearing masks on a tour or in a kids club or high traffic area would be fine.

We are booked on a March '21 cruise and optimistic about it. Presume we will wear masks and hope some people will have vaccine access. Crossing our fingers!

 

[Karin1984]

I wonder--if you can take the mask off on all parts of the ship, what REAL good does it do all the other times??? Sort of like walking 10 feet to your table in a restaurant with your designer mask on, then whipping it off for an hour and a half once you sit down??? Or off in a pool while you mingle with hundreds of others, then on when you walk a few feet to sit by yourself???

That really depends on the measures that are implemented. Even at 25-30% capacity.

In my opinion, they should close the pools or work with time slots. Slides can still be open.
I went swimming a few weeks ago in my hometown and there was a limited of 20 people, I believe, for my hour.

And for breakfast/lunch/dinner they could opt for a third service time etc. To make sure there are less people in the restaurant at a time and tables are further apart. Being seated with other parties will probably be out.
Have Cabanas open as a 4th option for dinner. Or encourage room service.

As more and more types of businesses reopen, I am sure at some point cruiselines can make it work as well

 

[T & R]

In my opinion, they should close the pools

Why would they close the pools? Sunlight kills the virus and DCL is one of the only cruise lines I know of that uses fresh water in their pools, so they're chlorinated for sterilization. Seems like the safest part of the ship would be at the pool.

 

[BadPinkTink]

Why would they close the pools? Sunlight kills the virus and DCL is one of the only cruise lines I know of that uses fresh water in their pools, so they're chlorinated for sterilization. Seems like the safest part of the ship would be at the pool.

another solution is what one of my aunts experienced a few weeks ago They did a staycation in Ireland and went to a resort hotel. To use the pool at the resort they had to book a time slot. Its not just about sunlight killing the virus or the fact of Disney using fresh water in the pools, its the amount of people at any one time gathered in the area so that social distancing can be maintained.

 

[AquaDame]

Unfortunately this thread has ignored my plea to stay on topic - again if you would like to brainstorm ideas please stick with the main thread or visit the community forum.