Go have an antibodies test done on yourself. You may find that you've already had the virus but just never had symptoms. Even as far back as late April random testing in the state of Indiana showed 2.8% of the population in that state had already gotten the virus by that point. Indiana is far from New York so if it was already infecting about 3 percent of the people at that point then it is probably much more wide spread by now and Ohio with more a population density about 50% higher than Indiana has probably been ahead in infections.
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As of July 27th, no outbreaks have been associated with the parks. Surprise?
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You are certainly brave to visit all those public places in two weeks. Keep safe and be well.
That's why the only chance of showing Disney as a source of an outbreak will be from the CM's that get sick not the visitors. No one is going to be tracking visitors from across the country.... but if a big cluster of people in Orlando get sick and they all happened to work at Disney or Universal then it would indicate that opening amusement parks isn't a good thing if you are trying to slow down the spread of the virus. Of course given the importance of Universal and Disney to the Orlando economy I doubt any report saying that would ever see the light of day nor would anyone in any local agency dare to publicize such information for fear of losing their job.
Chef Mickey
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You are dreaming if you don’t think the parks will be jam packed again. First of all, the fear has already waned significantly because of the low death rate and people getting more used to the idea of a new virus. Second, people are wearing masks and having success with the reopen. Last, when a vaccine is released, people will totally forget about this and resume their normal activities, probably even more so with the pent up demand.
Chef Mickey
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Testing positive has such an overrated connotation, it’s ridiculous. You test positive, you are going to be fine and probably won’t even have major symptoms. This is why people aren’t staying home anymore and are choosing to “risk” it like we do with many other things, including other viruses.
Disstevefan1
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Not surprised.
Greatly reduced crowds, all the rules of sanitation, masks, distance are being followed by 99.9 percent of the folks there.
If all these rules will not work there, then all these rules are fake and useless.
Greatly reduced crowds, all the rules of sanitation, masks, distance are being followed by 99.9 percent of the folks there.
If all these rules will not work there, then all these rules are fake and useless.
Hcalvert
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I am set to donate blood in about three weeks after I return. They will do antibody testing then.
Not sure if I should wish you luck in finding you never had it or that you had it but never knew.
Hcalvert
Well-Known Member
I visited Disney in late-January and I am a teacher, so I am fairly certain I have been exposed to it. Also, I was really sick (high fever, loss of smell and voice, chills, and extreme fatigue) in early November through late December after going on a DC trip with students and tested negative for the flu, so I could have possibly had it then if Covid was circulating that early.
Another update exactly a week later:
No outbreaks associated with theme parks in Florida
still doing just fine I guess.
Edit: updated the title to the 27th instead of the 20th, since there’s still not any reports of an outbreak.
No outbreaks associated with theme parks in Florida
still doing just fine I guess.
Edit: updated the title to the 27th instead of the 20th, since there’s still not any reports of an outbreak.
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DisFanMark
Active Member
There is no contact tracing with the testing done in Florida. Testers only know if info is voluntarily offered.
NelleBelle
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Disturbing but Florida isn't the only state where the testers are too overwhelmed (if they started with contact tracing to begin with).
Parker in NYC
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Of course, these voting options aren't biased whatsoever.
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Parker in NYC
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Oh, please. I'm not surprised, kinda? ehh? or not surprised. Personally, I haven't had enough time yet for any of those reactions. My concerns are not for Disney. If the country followed their lead, we'd be in a much better place. Imagine setting and following rules! If anything turns up, I doubt that spread will originate at Disney. Try everything else involved in travel. Also, I'm pretty sure the majority of guests are local.
As soon as travel restrictions lift and hotel occupancy goes up, I just can't say one way or another how to assess. Do I think Disney should have reopened? No. Do I think they're the gold standard right now in health and enforcement? ABSOLUTELY. But thankfully, people like me who are concerned with travel TO Disney are still reticent. Aside from the diehards on the boards here, that is.
NelleBelle
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It doesn't sound like "locals" are able to score park reservations unless they are staying onsite. I guess one still is a FL local even if they're not from the Orlando/Tampa area and still come spend a few nights in the resorts. But as for the true "locals" with the APs, from what I've read, they've not been able to gain reservations very easily.
Parker in NYC
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True but with that in mind, hotel occupancy is still bupkis. AP reservation dates are going to open up. They have to or there won't be an audience.
NelleBelle
Well-Known Member
Totally agree when they have other "reservations" WIDE OPEN!! Are you able to buy tickets for current stays/new reservations in the next few months? I know we could when we booked for next June, but if we wanted a quick stay in August, would that be even "feasible" (not that we're looking to do that, just slightly curious what the heck disney's doing)!?
I think the chances of hearing about an outbreak from guests is likely small. It'll be hard to pinpoint that. I think the greater concern is an outbreak among staff. For example, several employees of a particular ride or restaurant. That's what is more likely to make news because if 2+ people test positive at, say, Peter Pan, there will be some concern among guests that frequented the ride during the time period in question.
