Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[Wendy Pleakley]

What exactly was the announcement for Canadians today? From all Incould find, nothing officially changed in actual policy, other than a strong recommendation against traveling.

Yeah, just a reinstatement of the advisory against international travel that was in place until late October.

One impact is that the policy apparently voids some travel insurance policies.

It's also reiterating the risk that things could change at any time and travelers could find themselves stuck somewhere if rules suddenly change (as happened to some people who couldn't get home from India when restrictions came in).

 

[Disney Analyst]

What exactly was the announcement for Canadians today? From all Incould find, nothing officially changed in actual policy, other than a strong recommendation against traveling.

Essentially it's an updated advisory. They have technically never banned travel, but had this advisory in place until October, and now it is back:

Essentially when they release this advisory it means the world is volatile, things can change at a moments notice, and if you choose to travel and get stuck due to other countries closing, the government may not be able to help you.

It may also mean travel insurance won't cover you for anything travel or covid health wise if abroad, as you were advised to avoid travelling.

Etc.

We are basically back to March 2020 - October 2021 times.

 

[DisneyFan32]

Essentially it's an updated advisory. They have technically never banned travel, but had this advisory in place until October, and now it is back:

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Essentially when they release this advisory it means the world is volatile, things can change at a moments notice, and if you choose to travel and get stuck due to other countries closing, the government may not be able to help you.

It may also mean travel insurance won't cover you for anything travel or covid health wise if abroad, as you were advised to avoid travelling.

Etc.

We are basically back to March 2020 - October 2021 times.

Until Spring 2022 as the pandemic will be ending by then as more people are vaccinated by then. That is why the wave will getting way smaller by Spring 2022.
And Canada will be reopening the borders again for good.

 

[Jrb1979]

Essentially it's an updated advisory. They have technically never banned travel, but had this advisory in place until October, and now it is back:

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Essentially when they release this advisory it means the world is volatile, things can change at a moments notice, and if you choose to travel and get stuck due to other countries closing, the government may not be able to help you.

It may also mean travel insurance won't cover you for anything travel or covid health wise if abroad, as you were advised to avoid travelling.

Etc.

We are basically back to March 2020 - October 2021 times.

I'm surprised any one expected anything different. Especially with the new variant out there. I have a feeling in the next few weeks more restrictions will be added. Personally IMO they should never have dropped it in the first place.

 

[Disney Analyst]

I'm surprised any one expected anything different. Especially with the new variant out there. I have a feeling in the next few weeks more restrictions will be added. Personally IMO they should never have dropped it in the first place.

As someone who follows all the rules, who was on a big trip March 2020, and came home as asked and cancelled remainder of our trip... I did not really think we would come back to this place, so quickly that is.

Based on what was said, our vaccine progress, I thought those big restrictions were pretty much done. I assume a lot of others thought the same. At the same time, we had always decided not to plan anything international as it seemed too risky, chaotic, and expensive with all the testing requirements.

But I have a feeling a lot of people booked holidays in October, and many will be disregarding this advice. Hopefully it doesn't screw us.

 

[Patcheslee]

Just received notice for DD13s school the district is changing their attendance policy and goes into effect Jan 11 2022. Supposedly due to increased absences in the previous 20 months: Excused absences after the first 5 will require documentation i.e. doctors note, bereavement, etc. Failure to provide documentation will count as an unexcused absence and after 3 subject to Indiana law and possibly prosecution.

 

[DisneyFan32]

As someone who follows all the rules, who was on a big trip March 2020, and came home as asked and cancelled remainder of our trip... I did not really think we would come back to this place, so quickly that is.

Based on what was said, our vaccine progress, I thought those big restrictions were pretty much done. I assume a lot of others thought the same. At the same time, we had always decided not to plan anything international as it seemed too risky, chaotic, and expensive with all the testing requirements.

But I have a feeling a lot of people booked holidays in October, and many will be disregarding this advice. Hopefully it doesn't screw us.

Then we're doomed for Christmas as BIGGER spike.

 

[correcaminos]

Just received notice for DD13s school the district is changing their attendance policy and goes into effect Jan 11 2022. Supposedly due to increased absences in the previous 20 months: Excused absences after the first 5 will require documentation i.e. doctors note, bereavement, etc. Failure to provide documentation will count as an unexcused absence and after 3 subject to Indiana law and possibly prosecution.

Just curious, what were the rules before?

 

[Chip Chipperson]

Just received notice for DD13s school the district is changing their attendance policy and goes into effect Jan 11 2022. Supposedly due to increased absences in the previous 20 months: Excused absences after the first 5 will require documentation i.e. doctors note, bereavement, etc. Failure to provide documentation will count as an unexcused absence and after 3 subject to Indiana law and possibly prosecution.

3 unexcused absences gets you in trouble?!?!? Damn, that's strict! When I was a kid, I think we got 12 absences for the year but all they did at that point was hold you back a year if your grades weren't good enough.

 

[Lilofan]

3 unexcused absences gets you in trouble?!?!? Damn, that's strict! When I was a kid, I think we got 12 absences for the year but all they did at that point was hold you back a year if your grades weren't good enough.

12 absences rings a bell. In my school back in the day, some parents do not even blink an eye pulling their kid out of school for a week to spend that time on vacation at WDW.

 

[ToTBellHop]

My vaccinated children are now supposed to quarantine through 12/25 over an exposure that happened at a birthday party they didn’t go to…lol

Back to Zoom school! Thank goodness my teaching semester ended today.

 

[correcaminos]

My vaccinated children are now supposed to quarantine through 12/25 over an exposure that happened at a birthday party they didn’t go to…lol

Back to Zoom school! Thank goodness my teaching semester ended today.

Huh? We never had to quarantine for close contact once vaccinated. How can they force this if not even close contact?

 

[SteveAZee]

So, I have no idea why you think science is just a bunch of crazy ideas thrown about and why you want us all to distrust it as much as you.

Perhaps it was a lab accident that caused him to lose 4 of his toes, so he seeks revenge.

 

[BrianLo]

What exactly was the announcement for Canadians today? From all Incould find, nothing officially changed in actual policy, other than a strong recommendation against traveling.

It was a secret meeting to enact our final phase of claiming squatters rights to Florida and Walt Disney World.

Then we'll enact a vaccine passport and close off WDW to Americans. It's all very forecasted, the geese have been hinting at our true societal beliefs for years.

 

[BuddyThomas]

Not to mention the employer has now likely angered a lot of their employees because they didn't take steps to keep them safe.

If I caught COVID at work, and felt the employer didn't do the things they could have done to prevent it (i.e. mandating vaccinations) I'd be stretching that sick leave as far as I can, let me tell you.

My job just sent out a company wide email stating that if any employee is not fully vaccinated, including booster, by January 1, they will conclude that any of those unvaccinated employees will have resigned their positions, effective immediately.

 

[BuddyThomas]

 

[JoeCamel]

My job just sent out a company wide email stating that if any employee is not fully vaccinated, including booster, by January 1, they will conclude that any of those unvaccinated employees will have resigned their positions, effective immediately.

Wow, no testing opt out?

 

[mmascari]

My job just sent out a company wide email stating that if any employee is not fully vaccinated, including booster, by January 1, they will conclude that any of those unvaccinated employees will have resigned their positions, effective immediately.

Did they send it out 6 months ago?

Feels a little harsh otherwise to include the booster too. Every place I’ve heard had a requirement like this announced it with enough lead time for the unvaccinated to take action.

I like the sentiment, but also some lead time to allow people to react.

 

[BuddyThomas]

Wow, no testing opt out?

Nope. They’re not playing.

 

[GimpYancIent]

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That number + - out of over 50 million infected + -. Per CDC. Huge numbers no matter how one looks at it.

Data is collected from multiple sources that update at different times and may not always align. Some locations may not provide complete information.
United States cases
Updated Dec 15 at 8:53 PM local
Confirmed
50,256,966
+124,170
Deaths
799,818
+1,108