Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[TJJohn12]

What happened to the costumes?

Face shields and masks, same as across the park. No leopard hat bands on the shields, either.

 

[Horizons '83]

Even a capped attendance can infect thousands of people. Add that to the fact that cast members won't be tested upon entering the park (did they not pay attention to what's going on at WWE right now?), and you have a disaster even in the strictest of rules.

Disney Union Says Disney World Employees Not Being Tested | TheStreet

Any word on if thousands have been infected at Universal? Just to be fair, you are talking about a scenario that is unlikely. Watching the live stream today gave me a little more confidence in the parks. Everyone was wearing a mask and it appeared all were following social distancing requirements as well. CM's that were guest facing had face shields in addition to face masks. Additional measures were taken as well.

 

[Andrew C]

No. That’s what makes it even more of a joke. The obvious problem is if they make it data and fact based he would capture 15 to 20 states and none would be NY/NJ/CT. Devastating for tourism.

The state of emergency absolutely needed to be extended. Are you sure the reporting is right in the tri-State piece? I have only been able to find this specific mention on Disney fan sites. Lol

 

[milordsloth]

Even a capped attendance can infect thousands of people. Add that to the fact that cast members won't be tested upon entering the park (did they not pay attention to what's going on at WWE right now?), and you have a disaster even in the strictest of rules.

Disney Union Says Disney World Employees Not Being Tested | TheStreet

I feel like you're a little late to the party with these arguments... anyways the response from @TJ Vazquez above sums up my opinion as well.

 

[threvester]

Zero deaths reported in ct today...less than 70 people hospitalized..and we have to quarantine?

 

[Mickey Pride]

Any word on if thousands have been infected at Universal? Just to be fair, you are talking about a scenario that is unlikely. Watching the live stream today gave me a little more confidence in the parks. Everyone was wearing a mask and it appeared all were following social distancing requirements as well. CM's that were guest facing had face shields in addition to face masks. Additional measures were taken as well.

I agree that Disney seems to be pulling out all the stops to keep the parks as safe as possible. To be fair though the guests in the parks today were CM's and the family members of CM's so they were obviously going to follow the rules. The big test will be coming in a few days when the parks will be a lot more crowded. I, as you from what I saw from the photos and videos have been pleased at the measured Disney has taken and hope that they can withstand the larger crowds and those guests that will not be following the rules because it will happen.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

When its 20 degrees in the northeast they’ll go to Florida.

I can’t remember the last 20 degree day up here. For people that like the cold and snow like myself it’s been horrible.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Any word on if thousands have been infected at Universal? Just to be fair, you are talking about a scenario that is unlikely. Watching the live stream today gave me a little more confidence in the parks. Everyone was wearing a mask and it appeared all were following social distancing requirements as well. CM's that were guest facing had face shields in addition to face masks. Additional measures were taken as well.

Not so fast with the confidence.
This was happening with basically no one in the park?

 

[Rider]

And that's cast members...

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

It's becoming a game amongst the governors. Glad I canceled back in May because I would have had to quarantine.

You canceled in May or you were going in May? Just curious

This scenario didn’t have to be how it’s now playing...

1. The Florida Quarantine in March/April wasn’t unreasonable. They didn’t enforce it...and if should have included Pennsylvania and Massachusetts...maybe Illinois and Michigan...but it wasn’t insane.
2. The tristate quarantine made sense...because it identified upward number trends and/or explosive numbers - such as Florida.
3. This extension by Florida...makes no sense.
4. They can amend it and look better politically.

 

[Horizons '83]

Not so fast with the confidence.
This was happening with basically no one in the park?
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I didn't say it will be perfect, my confidence was lifted today. This is 1 photo, while not ideal, they are wearing masks. Again, this will certainly happen at the parks.

 

[Andrew C]

I didn't say it will be perfect, my confidence was lifted today. This is 1 photo, while not ideal, they are wearing masks. Again, this will certainly happen at the parks.

I watched the livestream for a long time today. People did a good job.

 

[GoofGoof]

The state of emergency absolutely needed to be extended. Are you sure the reporting is right in the tri-State piece? I have only been able to find this specific mention on Disney fan sites. Lol

This is from the original executive order on the travel ban:

Section 2. This Executive Order shall expire upon the expiration of Executive Order 20- 52, including any extensions, or upon an Executive Order lifting the isolation or quarantine after advice from the State Health Officer and Surgeon General.

Executive Order 20-52 was the original state of emergency declaration which was extended 60 days. The travel ban is still in effect unless an executive order is issued lifting it.

https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-80.pdf

 

[DisneyDebRob]

I didn't say it will be perfect, my confidence was lifted today. This is 1 photo, while not ideal, they are wearing masks. Again, this will certainly happen at the parks.

I also watched much of the livestream and thought it went well for what was being shown. It was a small snapshot of the day. You can’t overlook one picture as you say though with the low crowds. If it happened once we can be sure it happened many times. They need to sort this out especially with bigger crowds coming. If we want it safe it can’t just be dismissed.

 

[Andrew C]

This is from the original executive order on the travel ban:

Section 2. This Executive Order shall expire upon the expiration of Executive Order 20- 52, including any extensions, or upon an Executive Order lifting the isolation or quarantine after advice from the State Health Officer and Surgeon General.

Executive Order 20-52 was the original state of emergency declaration which was extended 60 days. The travel ban is still in effect unless an executive order is issues lifting it.

https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-80.pdf

Weird. Maybe they will make an amendment.

 

[oceanbreeze77]

Not so fast with the confidence.
This was happening with basically no one in the park?
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gross

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

When its 20 degrees in the northeast they’ll go to Florida.

Some will...but not as many.

Besides...it was about 55 degrees here last winter.

Bob Dylan wrote a song about that

 

[Miss Bella]

I can’t remember the last 20 degree day up here. For people that like the cold and snow like myself it’s been horrible.

So you saying the winters are warm, sunny and balmy.

 

[Miss Bella]

Some will...but not as many.

Besides...it was about 55 degrees here last winter.

Bob Dylan wrote a song about that

I guess that means it should be 55 degrees next winter too.

 

[Mickey Pride]

Not so fast with the confidence.
This was happening with basically no one in the park?
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Is there suppose to be some sort of distancing stickers on the ground?