Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[DisneyDebRob]

the places ive seen where they only allow so many people inside at a time, the people outside don't abide by 6 foot in line, they creep up until its a mass of cattle, I don't see how you do social distancing, and the queues aren't made for it.

I have seen that they will adjust the queues but Main Street is what keeps me up at night.

 

[Calmdownnow]

the places ive seen where they only allow so many people inside at a time, the people outside don't abide by 6 foot in line, they creep up until its a mass of cattle,

Some seem to work on the assumption that if they are behind you, you're not breathing on them and you can't see them to give them the stinky eye.

 

[GoofGoof]

I have seen that they will adjust the queues but Main Street is what keeps me up at night.

Maybe they close off some or all of the stores, at least in phase 1. Funnel everyone down to the hub then disperse into the park.

 

[WDWTrojan]

One thing that still seems off to me is that there is no discussion of maximum group gatherings sizes. So in the federal guidelines phase 1 still limits public gatherings to 10 people plus no non-essential travel. Phase 2 allows non-essential travel but limits public gatherings to 50 people. It’s not until phase 3 that the limit on public gatherings lifts. IMHO WDW doesn‘t meet the guidelines until phase 3. Under the recommendations shared here earlier from the county there is no talk of group gathering limits. Are they suggesting a group gathering like WDW is OK for phase 1? That seems odd to me. I know the federal guidelines are just suggestions but to go from no more than 10 to half a theme park full seems like a big discrepancy.

This. I also can't imagine Disney opening with CDC guidelines re: gatherings still in place, regardless of what the state says. They are a national business, not local.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Maybe they close off some or all of the stores, at least in phase 1. Funnel everyone down to the hub then disperse into the park.

I love your optimism.

 

[flynnibus]

What’s wrong with March? Just run the season when you can and have the SB whenever.

Conflicts with TV and other things to just start...

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Conflicts with TV and other things to just start...

It’s the NFL, they will make room for that moneymaker always. They bend over backwards now. Baseball still wouldn’t have started, NBA and NHL playoffs haven’t started. They could easily do it.
Besides, it seemed by that article that is was the NFL that wanted to keep it in February, not tv putting pressure on them.

 

[Disney Analyst]

I love everyone's optimism on here with June 1st... I have serious doubts.

 

[Calmdownnow]

Another site has a slightly more detailed list of measures that does include "sneeze" barriers to protect check-in staff and suggests housekeeping should only clean rooms after guests have checked out.. It also calls for the removal of all coffee makers from rooms. What's that all about?

 

[Flugell]

Another site has a slightly more detailed list of measures that does include "sneeze" barriers to protect check-in staff and suggests housekeeping should only clean rooms after guests have checked out.. It also calls for the removal of all coffee makers from rooms. What's that all about?

No coffee maker- saves money! No housekeeping- saves money.
We stay for 3 weeks, from the U.K. so I guess people would social distance from us if we slept in the same sheets for 3 weeks and had no clean towels!

 

[John park hopper]

Another site has a slightly more detailed list of measures that does include "sneeze" barriers to protect check-in staff and suggests housekeeping should only clean rooms after guests have checked out.. It also calls for the removal of all coffee makers from rooms. What's that all about?

Will you still get a gift card when they don't clean your room any longer. That's the first thing I go for is coffee in the morning, that sucks no coffee in the room

 

[castlecake2.0]

Has anyone been on a plane yet with a face mask?

I was on an Air Canada flight Sunday MCO to Toronto and it was required we wear one. No food or drink service, only bottled water.

 

[cmwade77]

No reference at all to restrictions/requirements in respect of customers (e.g. no reference to guests having to amend behavior, wear masks or be subject to temp checks) except for marking out distancing within queues. Specified measures to protect guests from employees, but no specified measures to protect employees from guests. Interesting focus, right?

I think you will see some measures in place to protect employees from guests, but by guess is that they are leaving the details up to the discretion of each business, that way if a workers comp claim is made, the business can't say "well, we were just following the rules set by the state" In other words it will put it on each business to come up with the best plan for them. Which will probably benefit everyone in the end, as the probably isn't a one size fits all solution, even withing a particular industry.

 

[GoofGoof]

Another site has a slightly more detailed list of measures that does include "sneeze" barriers to protect check-in staff and suggests housekeeping should only clean rooms after guests have checked out.. It also calls for the removal of all coffee makers from rooms. What's that all about?

That’s all in here:

"The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force met again earlier today to discuss a plan to reopen the economy. As part of the meeting, the task force put together recommended guidelines and mandates for various business types, including large theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando."

Key Takeaways For Theme Parks, Hotels, and Restaurants From Orange County Florida Reopening Working Group (50% Park Capacity, Mandatory Employee Face Masks, and More)

Walt Disney World news, photos, and reviews! We provide you with daily news from the Walt Disney World theme parks and beyond

blogmickey.com

 

[GoofGoof]

No coffee maker- saves money! No housekeeping- saves money.
We stay for 3 weeks, from the U.K. so I guess people would social distance from us if we slept in the same sheets for 3 weeks and had no clean towels!

It says by request too. It just won’t be automatic everyday.

 

[Jayhawker]

I was on an Air Canada flight Sunday MCO to Toronto and it was required we wear one. No food or drink service, only bottled water.

Good to know. So many things are going to change due to this virus.

 

[MisterPenguin]

No coffee maker- saves money! No housekeeping- saves money.
We stay for 3 weeks, from the U.K. so I guess people would social distance from us if we slept in the same sheets for 3 weeks and had no clean towels!

As reported, you can ask for service as needed.

 

[Flugell]

As reported, you can ask for service as needed.

If you don’t ask they still save money!!

 

[ppete1975]

I have seen that they will adjust the queues but Main Street is what keeps me up at night.

shopping is what scares me, everyone is going to want their mickey ears, t shirt... and of course their mickey mouse candied apple... dang it I want one now.

 

[MisterPenguin]

If you don’t ask they still save money!!

Ask for it twice a day just for the principle of it!