Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[Andrew C]

At the time you guys are talking about travel was still down, strict guidelines were still in place, and you didn't have this open mingling of people. We are in a new ball park here. Kids will be returning from summer vacations all over, parents are now more likely to go out and enjoy bars and other events, we have not been in this situation yet.

Maybe in your area this was true. Not the story everywhere.

 

[KrzyKtty]

At the time you guys are talking about travel was still down, strict guidelines were still in place, and you didn't have this open mingling of people. We are in a new ball park here. Kids will be returning from summer vacations all over, parents are now more likely to go out and enjoy bars and other events, we have not been in this situation yet.

Nope to that as well, kids were being pulled out of class all year for vacations and coming back wo quarantine. I think you are underestimating how stubborn the deep south can be .

My school district never had a mask mandate all year, not even on busses. Desks were in groups with flimsy plastic separating them. They still had carpet time.

Restaurants were only closed down here for about three weeks ....

 

[EPICOT]

As has been pointed out time and again, death is not the only bad outcome of COVID.

OK, what are the stats on these other bad outcomes and are they significantly high *for children* than other common diseases we live with every day?

 

[dreday3]

That's the word. Thank you.

Patience.

People need to find their patience again. It's happening all over the world, but it really seems amplified in America. The lack of patience during a pandemic is shocking.

Oh please. It's everywhere.

Have you seen the protests in France over Covid measures?

 

[KrzyKtty]

Nope to that as well, kids were being pulled out of class all year for vacations and coming back wo quarantine. I think you are underestimating how stubborn the deep south can be .

My school district never had a mask mandate all year, not even on busses. Desks were in groups with flimsy plastic separating them. They still had carpet time.

Restaurants were only closed down here for about three weeks ....

I clarify that my daughter wore her mask, but there was no district requirement.

 

[Wendy Pleakley]

Oh please. It's everywhere.

Have you seen the protests in France over Covid measures?

He wasn't saying it's not occurring everywhere, just that it seems to be more so in the USA.

I can say that locally, Vancouver Canada, the majority of people still wear masks. More than one might expect given our 50% fully vaccinated status. There's a willingness to not only follow the rules, but go above and beyond.

Then I read threads like this. Wearing a mask at WDW is the end of the world for many people. I'd happily wear a mask if it meant going to a theme park right now. Being able to have some escapism during a pandemic is a privilege. Many countries have actual lockdowns in place. Elected officials in the USA are fighting tooth and nail against policies designed to keep people safe.

The responses to COVID are not all the same. Protests occur everywhere, but there's no denying some countries are doing better than others.

 

[Trauma]

Biden will wear mask indoors where new CDC guidance applies, calls on all Americans to do the same

Biden was briefed on the updated CDC guidance on Tuesday morning.

www.google.com

 

[Angel Ariel]

I can already hear the parents now.

Why should I get my kid vaccinated they will have to wear a mask anyways.

Which is a foolish way to look at it imo, as guidelines get updated depending on spread. So get vaccinated, lessen the spread, and then the masks go away again.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

It looks like the CDC is only doing a teleconference at 3pm that has to be dialed into. Not sure if they're going to do a press conference or anything afterwards, though.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Oh please. It's everywhere.

Have you seen the protests in France over Covid measures?

I clearly stated in my post that it is happening everywhere, but that it seems amplified in America.

 

[DisneyCane]

Correction: you "won't" go, not "can't."

And for every one of you, there's one of me: if I feel they aren't being responsible enough, then I won't go. If they bring masking back, you stay home and I go to take your place. Disney will be fine either way.

Correction accepted. I think you'll be surprised to discover that more people think like me at this point. Many of them will still go and then have confrontations with CMs about it. At least I respect Disney's right to make rules and not visit if I don't like the rules.

I was at a poker tournament earlier today at the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood. Under 20% of the players wore a mask. I know that poker players are probably more willing to take risks but the percentage of people who will be OK masking up again is likely a lot lower than you think it is.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Nope to that as well, kids were being pulled out of class all year for vacations and coming back wo quarantine. I think you are underestimating how stubborn the deep south can be .

My school district never had a mask mandate all year, not even on busses. Desks were in groups with flimsy plastic separating them. They still had carpet time.

Restaurants were only closed down here for about three weeks ....

Carpet time? Sorry for my ignorance but never heard that term before.

 

[Trauma]

It looks like the CDC is only doing a teleconference at 3pm that has to be dialed into. Not sure if they're going to do a press conference or anything afterwards, though.

That way they won’t have to answer any questions.

Wonder why that is?

 

[willtravel]

I wonder when the next variant will show up...........

 

[DCBaker]

CDC Director recommends fully vaccinated people wear a mask in indoor settings, including schools, where there is high transmission of COVID-19.

 

[GoofGoof]

That way they won’t have to answer any questions.

Wonder why that is?

They are taking questions right now

 

[Andrew C]

CDC Director recommends fully vaccinated people wear mask in indoor settings, including schools, where there is high transmission of COVID-19.

Nice and broad. Lol

 

[Trauma]

They are taking questions right now

On camera ?

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Carpet time? Sorry for my ignorance but never heard that term before.

We call it circle time here. Usually a daily time that the class sits together on a carpet for certain activities.

 

[Angel Ariel]

That's the word. Thank you.

Patience.

People need to find their patience again. It's happening all over the world, but it really seems amplified in America. The lack of patience during a pandemic is shocking.

Patience. Empathy. Both are sorely lacking right now.