Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[George]

Yo! I don't have time to get caught up, but I was wondering, what is Covid? New WDW attraction or what? Even it is existing IP, at least it's obscure. Glad to see them breaking out the old imagination hammers again and trying something new.

 

[Lilofan]

I feel pretty good that we will be in a much better place by Spring/Summer. Nobody knows what will happen for sure with variants and vaccinations, but assuming there isn’t some vaccine resistant variant and assuming vaccinations don’t completely stall out we should be at a point where cases are low enough to remove most or all mitigations. If I were a betting man I’d put money on no masks at WDW by next Spring.

Let's hope so and service improves also. Members posting labor cost cutting measures at WDW in that forum.

 

[correcaminos]

Found out from the health dept a few days ago that DH and I do qualify to get boosters as caregivers to a high risk person, so we have to figure out the timing on which we are getting first - the booster or the flu shot.

My dad did both at the same time. My high risk friend is scheduled for both too in 2 weeks.

 

[Andrew C]

Can’t wait!

 

[Wendy Pleakley]

anyone get their flu shot yet?

I'm getting mine later this morning. We go to Disney in a little over two weeks, so I want it now.

I always get a fever after it, hoping maybe this time is different!

Good idea. The last thing I'd want right now is to get a flu while travelling and have to get tested because I don't know if it's COVID or not.

On a related note, I find I've often caught a cold when I go to WDW. I don't know if it's the air travel, the people, the touching of things, etc. but it happens.

I was recommend Astragalus, an herbal supplement, to help fight off colds. I tried taking it before and during vacations and it seemed to help.

And before anyone asks, no it's not something you can take for COVID. Get vaccinated.

 

[ABQ]

Can’t wait!
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Overheard this one on Twitter, "Fauci doesn't want to have Christmas because he doesn't want to go back to the north pole and make toys."

 

[disneygeek90]

anyone get their flu shot yet?

I'm getting mine later this morning. We go to Disney in a little over two weeks, so I want it now.

I always get a fever after it, hoping maybe this time is different!

I got mine two weeks ago, didn't feel a thing. Though I never have any sort of reaction with the flu shot.

 

[Andrew C]

anyone get their flu shot yet?

I'm getting mine later this morning. We go to Disney in a little over two weeks, so I want it now.

I always get a fever after it, hoping maybe this time is different!

Yes. On Saturday. Me and my 3 year old. I gave her candy as a distraction. I gave myself candy because I can.

 

[Heppenheimer]

Yo! I don't have time to get caught up, but I was wondering, what is Covid? New WDW attraction or what? Even it is existing IP, at least it's obscure. Glad to see them breaking out the old imagination hammers again and trying something new.

It's an off-site replacement for the Wonders of Life. Book your own COVID package, and you can experience your own respiratory distress, ending in intubation and video conferences with your friends and family!

 

[Lilofan]

It's an off-site replacement for the Wonders of Life. Book your own COVID package, and you can experience your own respiratory distress, ending in intubation and video conferences with your friends and family!

Maybe the missing Buzz Light year animatronic MIA will make an appearance.

 

[Heppenheimer]

Maybe the missing Buzz Light year animatronic MIA will make an appearance.

Well, the "cast members" taking care of you might wear protective equipment vaguely reminiscent of Buzz Lightyear:

 

[Willmark]

I mean. Am I wrong? What purpose has this thread served? Ask yourself has this thread benefited the community in any way? Have there been some informative conversions? Yes, during the first 2 months. Otherwise, no. I’ve seen nothing but divisiveness and nastiness towards each other.

It’s a sorta, quasi-political forum replacement IMO. It’s interesting to spot read here and there, that’s about it.

It also reinforces my belief there are some posters here who I sincerely hope aren’t in positions to effect policy.

 

[Nubs70]

Can’t wait!
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Hope they cover Bactrim. Bet they don't.

 

[DCBaker]

The 14-day rolling positivity rate for Orange County via Mayor Demings is 7.67%.

Here is the current vaccination status for Orange County -

 

[Andrew C]

The 14-day rolling positivity rate for Orange County via Mayor Demings is 7.67%.

Here is the current vaccination status for Orange County -

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What was the 70% threshold supposed to trigger again?

 

[DCBaker]

What was the 70% threshold supposed to trigger again?

One of the early metrics given as a goal to drop the mask mandate for Orange County (14-day rolling positivity rate under 5% and/or 70% vaccination).

 

[Andrew C]

One of the early metrics given as a goal to drop the mask mandate for Orange County (14-day rolling positivity rate under 5% and/or 70% vaccination).

Did they drop it. Sorry. Just out of the loop.

 

[Heelz2315]

Did they drop it. Sorry. Just out of the loop.

They did from mid May to late July, then were brought back. If I were a betting man I wouldn't think they'd be dropped again till Spring.

 

[Andrew C]

They did from mid May to late July, then were brought back. If I were a betting man I wouldn't think they'd be dropped again till Spring.

I’m asking about when they hit the 70% threshold.

 

[Jrb1979]

They did from mid May to late July, then were brought back. If I were a betting man I wouldn't think they'd be dropped again till Spring.

Good. I'm all for masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. At least til next summer. We've had masks in place in most of Canada since Covid started. Most people don't make such a big deal about them. I've been to my local amusement park multiple times this summer and no issue with wearing a mask. IMO too many make too big a deal about it.