Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[Miss Bella]

I’m torn, on one hand Disney already has strict policies on social media and NDAs for cast members, so it would make sense that most of not all would keep their mouth shut as they probably feel lucky to not be furloughed right now.
On the other hand, simple numbers and logic tell me there’s no way there hasn’t been Covid cases among WDW cast members; so you’d think something like that would have leaked by now

What workplace hasn’t had Covid cases? What am I missing here?

 

[SamusAranX]

What workplace hasn’t had Covid cases? What am I missing here?

It’s just interesting, at least to me, that while the other workplaces (larger ones/ well known corporations) usually have news reports come out about positive cases, we have nary a peep from WDW

 

[GoofGoof]

I’m torn, on one hand Disney already has strict policies on social media and NDAs for cast members, so it would make sense that most of not all would keep their mouth shut as they probably feel lucky to not be furloughed right now.
On the other hand, simple numbers and logic tell me there’s no way there hasn’t been Covid cases among WDW cast members; so you’d think something like that would have leaked by now

Just because cases aren’t reported in the media doesn’t mean they aren’t happening. There’s really not much to leak. At its peak 10,000+ people a day in FL were testing positive. It’s impossible that one of the largest employers in the state had no cases. CMs got sick and/or tested positive, most probably stayed home from work when that happened and returned when they got the all clear to come back. Just like any other work place. I know there were people who tested positive at my company and it was never publicized. In the beginning the company was sending out e-mail communications letting people know if a person tested positive, not naming the person but the facility they worked at. They stopped that when the number of cases grew too large. I imagine thats the case for Disney too. The only thing that seems questionable to me would be if they were really not letting co-workers who had direct contact with someone who tested positive know they had potential exposure. There’s no need for Disney to tell all CMs that a member of the landscaping crew tested positive, but the other people directly on that crew should have been told.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Just because cases aren’t reported in the media doesn’t mean they aren’t happening. There’s really not much to leak. At its peak 10,000+ people a day in FL were testing positive. It’s impossible that one of the largest employers in the state had no cases. CMs got sick and/or tested positive, most probably stayed home from work when that happened and returned when they got the all clear to come back. Just like any other work place. I know there were people who tested positive at my company and it was never publicized. In the beginning the company was sending out e-mail communications letting people know if a person tested positive, not naming the person but the facility they worked at. They stopped that when the number of cases grew too large. I imagine thats the case for Disney too. The only thing that seems questionable to me would be if they were really not letting co-workers who had direct contact with someone who tested positive know they had potential exposure. There’s no need for Disney to tell all CMs that a member of the landscaping crew tested positive, but the other people directly on that crew should have been told.

I just don’t understand the philosophy, not that Disney is doing it, of hiding it from anyone working at the same company. It’s not bad PR, anyone with a brain knows that someone or many have gotten it if it’s a big company. Do people really say well there’s not reports of someone at Disney getting it so it’s safe? The only bad about it is how it’s handled, whether the correct steps are taken immediately.

 

[GoofGoof]

I just don’t understand the philosophy, not that Disney is doing it, of hiding it from anyone working at the same couple. It’s not bad PR, anyone with a brain knows that someone or many have gotten it if it’s a big company. Do people really say well there’s not reports of someone at Disney getting it so it’s safe? The only bad about it is how it’s handled, whether the correct steps are taken immediately.

I think some people may actually look at it that way. It’s anecdotal, but there were several posters here that had trips planned that on an almost daily basis pointed out that there were no cases reported from the Universal or Disney openings as evidence that it was safe to go. I think there’s something to be said for the bad PR. The easy answer is to tell the people who need to know and do it verbally and in person. If a standard e-mail was sent that would get posted on social media right away. If the worker’s supervisor tells them verbally then the CM has the info they need but it’s hearsay if they try to go public vs having it in writing.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

I think some people may actually look at it that way. It’s anecdotal, but there were several posters here that had trips planned that on an almost daily basis pointed out that there were no cases reported from the Universal or Disney openings as evidence that it was safe to go. I think there’s something to be said for the bad PR. The easy answer is to tell the people who need to know and do it verbally and in person. If a standard e-mail was sent that would get posted on social media right away. If the worker’s supervisor tells them verbally then they have the info they need but it’s hearsay if they try to go public vs having it in writing.

I hear what you are saying but if I didn’t care about masks all day in the parks.. less attractions open.. less entertainment.. and then found out there was a few employees that did have it, I would still go. I’m not going because of the reasons I listed and whether someone had it that works for Disney would have zero to do in making a decision. I still can’t believe that there are people that believe that someone or a hundred haven’t got it that works there. It’s to many people and to many cases, virtually impossible.

 

[Miss Bella]

It’s just interesting, at least to me, that while the other workplaces (larger ones/ well known corporations) usually have news reports come out about positive cases, we have nary a peep from WDW

There are thousands of people working at large corporations that have or have had Covid. It may have made news at the beginning of this outbreak, but it certainly isn't news now.

 

[Miss Bella]

I think some people may actually look at it that way. It’s anecdotal, but there were several posters here that had trips planned that on an almost daily basis pointed out that there were no cases reported from the Universal or Disney openings as evidence that it was safe to go. I think there’s something to be said for the bad PR. The easy answer is to tell the people who need to know and do it verbally and in person. If a standard e-mail was sent that would get posted on social media right away. If the worker’s supervisor tells them verbally then the CM has the info they need but it’s hearsay if they try to go public vs having it in writing.

It may have been used as a talking point in a debate, but for the most part, I don't think anyone that went cared. People that are afraid of getting COVID aren't going to theme parks.

 

[MissingDisney]

It’s not about fear.

 

[Miss Bella]

It’s not about fear.

What’s the politically correct term then?

 

[GoofGoof]

It may have been used as a talking point in a debate, but for the most part, I don't think anyone that went cared. People that are afraid of getting COVID aren't going to theme parks.

I didn’t go so I can’t speak from personal experience. I just remember seeing a lot of posts from people here saying they felt it was safe to go and using the fact that there were no news articles about major outbreaks as evidence it was safe. I can’t say whether they actually cared or not. They posted here and said they did. I understand that there are other people like you who aren’t “afraid of Covid“ so wouldn’t care if there were reported outbreaks among CMs and would go no matter what, but I can’t say if that’s everyone or not.

 

[Miss Bella]

I didn’t go so I can’t speak from personal experience. I just remember seeing a lot of posts from people here saying they felt it was safe to go and using the fact that there were no news articles about major outbreaks as evidence it was safe. I can’t say whether they actually cared or not. They posted here and said they did. I understand that there are other people like you who aren’t “afraid of Covid“ so wouldn’t care if there were reported outbreaks among CMs and would go no matter what, but I can’t say if that’s everyone or not.

I got numerous emails before my trip telling me I could be exposed to Covid. I got alerts on the app every couple of hours telling me I could be exposed to Covid. I can’t imagine anyone going and thinking they are not going to get exposed to Covid. If they did they are idiots.

 

[GoofGoof]

What’s the politically correct term then?

I actually agree with that statement. People who are afraid of getting Covid are generally speaking probably not going to theme parks these days. There are also a lot of other people not going to theme parks right now too so its not accurate to say anyone not going to a theme park today is afraid of getting Covid.

 

[Miss Bella]

“Abundance of caution”

You’re welcome.

I’ll remember that when someone asks me why I don’t like to swim in the ocean. ”It’s out of an abundance of caution so I won’t get eaten by a shark”.

 

[GoofGoof]

I got numerous emails before my trip telling me I could be exposed to Covid. I got alerts on the app every couple of hours telling me I could be exposed to Covid. I can’t imagine anyone going and thinking they are not going to get exposed to Covid. If they did they are idiots.

I can’t disagree with that . The power of the pixie dust is pretty strong though. I do think there are some people who felt they were safe because it was Disney.

 

[Miss Bella]

I actually agree with that statement. People who are afraid of getting Covid are generally speaking probably not going to theme parks these days. There are also a lot of other people not going to theme parks right now too so its not accurate to say anyone not going to a theme park today is afraid of getting Covid.

Right but if your not going to theme parks specifically because you don’t want to get Covid then there has to be some ”fear” “ concern” ”apprehension” or whatever term you want to use.

 

[BigThunderMatt]

My definition of senior citizen is someone over the age of 65 not 30.

There's a reason it's called Mombook by the young people these days since the demographics of it are skewed surprisingly towards boomers. Ironic considering I joined back in the day when you had to have a college email address to join. It was a considerably simpler, less toxic platform back then. So glad I got off that back in February.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

It may have been used as a talking point in a debate, but for the most part, I don't think anyone that went cared. People that are afraid of getting COVID aren't going to theme parks.

It's not about fear. It's about carefully weighing the risks/benefits.

 

[Miss Bella]

There's a reason it's called Mombook by the young people these days since the demographics of it are skewed surprisingly towards boomers. Ironic considering I joined back in the day when you had to have a college email address to join. It was a considerably simpler, less toxic platform back then. So glad I got off that back in February.

My teenagers don’t use facebook, but a lot of the millennials I work with still do along with other social media. I don’t use any of it it and I‘ve warned my kids off it. They‘re not big into social media. I’ve really had to drill into their heads that any stupid thing you put out there could come back to bite you in the down the road.

 

[Miss Bella]

It's not about fear. It's about carefully weighing the risks/benefits.

I like that one too. I’m weighing the risks and benefits of teaching my 16 year old to drive. No fear here.