Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[GoofGoof]

Why is Disney any different than Silverwood, Efteling or Phantasialand that's all opening this month?

If you don’t know the difference you are really wasting a lot of money going to WDW

 

[ToTBellHop]

If there’s an outbreak at Disney the media will crucify them. Plus all the nuts that will try to sue will be a pain. I’ve never heard of Silverwood, no offense, but that would be a mere blip on the news if it happened there. Disney sets a high standard where people feel safe. Maybe I should say they create the perception of safety.

Disney will want to go above and beyond recommendations. If they require masks and take temperatures, they will be viewed as industry leaders.

Now, as the situation improves, restrictions will relax. The temperature check, of all things, is what I could see remaining permanently. You should never be in a huge crowd with a fever over 100.4.

 

[ToTBellHop]

If you don’t know the difference you are really wasting a lot of money going to WDW

Dole Whips.

 

[brianstl]

So is Columbus! (And probably everywhere else... it's a bad year to own a fireworks plant.)

I will be looking for deals.

 

[GoofGoof]

I will be looking for deals.

Deals on fireworks...or deals on buying a fireworks factory?

 

[MisterPenguin]

These are guests at Disney Springs. Where are the cast members warning to guests to social distance?

No, CitiWalk, Universal. The #universalorlando hash tag was a clue.

 

[GoofGoof]

These are guests at Disney Springs. Where are the cast members warning to guests to social distance?

They had a sign

 

[Lilofan]

I've personally been to Efteling and enjoy it better than WDW, in fact it's cheaper to go there too (even with flights included). I enjoy WDW's history and "Magical" feeling but I'll spend my money else where if they wont open or if i have to deal with ridiculous security theatre.

The other parks that are opening before WDW or Universal are setting the industry standards.

We would vacation in Orlando and WDW instead of Efteling in the Netherlands.

 

[brianstl]

Deals on fireworks...or deals on buying a fireworks factory?

You’re right, I need to think bigger.

 

[GoofGoof]

I've personally been to Efteling and enjoy it better than WDW, in fact it's cheaper to go there too (even with flights included). I like WDW's history and "Most Magical Place on Earth" feeling but I'll spend my money else where if they wont open or if i have to deal with ridiculous security theatre.

I think you should be prepared to spend your money elsewhere. WDW isn’t opening any time soon and when it does there are sure to be additional safety measures. The union agreement announced today included a requirement for both guests and CMs to wear masks and other social distancing measures. It‘s coming. The only question is whether or not they actually enforce the rules.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Dole Whips.

The dole whips I can get at my local fair. Now the $25 dole whip socks? Only at Disney! (I own multiple pairs).

 

[hopemax]

Study concerning potential droplet spread during normal conversation. The headline is not the takeaway, because editors, so read the article

Talking Can Generate Coronavirus Droplets That Linger Up to 14 Minutes (Published 2020)

A new study shows how respiratory droplets produced during normal conversation may be just as important in transmitting disease, especially indoors.

www.nytimes.com

 

[icc2515]

We are DVC starting June 12. Everything is still in MDE and no email yet.

When Disney cancelled our May DVC reservation we did not receive an email. It just disappeared from the dashboard.

 

[Patcheslee]

I've personally been to Efteling and enjoy it better than WDW, in fact it's cheaper to go there too (even with flights included). I like WDW's history and "Most Magical Place on Earth" feeling but I'll spend my money else where if they wont open or if i have to deal with ridiculous security theatre.

The other parks that are opening before WDW or Universal are setting the industry standards. So far Silverwood does not require mask to be worn.

Kentucky Kingdom has submitted plans as guests required to wear masks but don't have an opening date yet, Holiday World and Indiana Beach has opening dates but no mask policy published yet. Kings Island has no date or policy yet. Kinda all over the place up here

 

[zengoth]

Study concerning potential droplet spread during normal conversation. The headline is not the takeaway, because editors, so read the article

Talking Can Generate Coronavirus Droplets That Linger Up to 14 Minutes (Published 2020)

A new study shows how respiratory droplets produced during normal conversation may be just as important in transmitting disease, especially indoors.

www.nytimes.com

So, stay 6 feet away, wear a mask and please, no talking. (Wasn't there a horror movie like that?). It's not like I can understand you when you're wearing a mask anyway.

 

[GoofGoof]

When Disney cancelled our May DVC reservation we did not receive an email. It just disappeared from the dashboard.

That’s just poor customer service. They should at least send you the form letter apologizing and tell you your options to re-book.

 

[George]

Kentucky Kingdom has submitted plans as guests required to wear masks but don't have an opening date yet, Holiday World and Indiana Beach has opening dates but no mask policy published yet. Kings Island has no date or policy yet. Kinda all over the place up here

I would guess Holiday world will ditch the free soda and sunscreen. That’s too bad.

 

[zengoth]

The STCU agreement with WDW for reopening has some clarity for measures WDW will take upon reopening:

• Plastic barriers and touchless transactions at cash registers

Walt Disney World and unions agree on safeguards for returning to work

Walt Disney Co <DIS.N> and unions representing workers at Florida's Walt Disney World have reached an agreement on safeguards to protect employees from coronavirus, a union statement said on Thursday, removing one of the company's hurdles to reopening its popular theme parks...

www.reuters.com

I wonder if this is more - swipe your own card (which i prefer, but the POP is sometimes not bolted to the counter) or if this is- you need to use a magic band or something like apple pay on your phone and that's the extent of all themepark transactions.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I wonder if this is more - swipe your own card (which i prefer, but the POP is sometimes not bolted to the counter) or if this is- you need to use a magic band or something like apple pay on your phone and that's the extent of all themepark transactions.

It’s not related only to Disney but I’m not a fan of moving to an all cash-less society.

 

[twall0415]

When Disney cancelled our May DVC reservation we did not receive an email. It just disappeared from the dashboard.

They have been cancelling DVC reservations on a week by week basis. This happened for our mid April trip we had planned. The week before our reservation was when it was removed from our plans. I copied the below image from DVC's website memo which was last updated on April 24th.