Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[Andrew C]

AND... he refused the direction of a lifeguard. If he took the warning and just left, he wouldn't have been fined.

oh I know. I was just wondering why they stopped him in the first place. But I answered my own question,..Beach closure.

 

[21stamps]

Michigan Governor shut down all water access.

Including private???

Could they even do that? What I’m asking is if boating, kayaking, other water activities are banned.. or if it’s the public access that is banned.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Unrelated to WDW but I have seen several reports that farmers have produce in the field ready to be picked and no one to harvest it. I can't help but feel this situation is being overlooked and god help us if the food supply is interrupted or simply not being harvested. We can not rely on foreign imports those countries are no better off than we are shipments will stop. I would hope the various State governors would mobilize the national guard to help harvest an essential product ---FOOD --food for thought

So... people warning of this wasn't sensationalism after all, eh, @seascape ?

 

[Clyde Birdbrain]

This video is a little gross, but it illustrates nicely how droplets spread through sneezing, coughing and talking and how micro-droplets can hang around in stagnant air:

 

[LittleBuford]

Oh, and no one said neighborhood only walking is mandated.

In Italy at least, this is pretty much all that is allowed, and the British government is also asking people to stay local.

 

[easyrowrdw]

Except you wouldn’t just be taking a chance on your own health; you’d be jeopardising other people’s too.

I'm inside; I'm not jeopardizing anyone.

But if it's been two months and it's not working? If they're saying, actually make it three months? If we're all apparently going to get it anyway? It's tough to justify compliance at that point. Or, at least, it's easy for me to understand one's desire to ignore the restrictions.

 

[MissingDisney]

Including private???

Could they even do that? What I’m asking is if boating, kayaking, other water activities are banned.. or if it’s the public access that is banned.

Yep. If you’re in the water off your private home...it’s a problem.

Fishing from the shore is also OK, as long as you stay six feet away from other people.

Shaw believes kayaking and boating are verboten — and he recommends people avoid the other outdoor activities, too, even if they're allowed under the governor's order.

"Don't look at the order and say, 'how can I find a way around this?' Look at it and say, 'I don't want to get the virus and kill my wife or husband,'" he said.

"You may think you're not doing any harm by going kayaking or boating, but you're still touching doorknobs, making contact with people," Shaw said. "What happens if you're kayaking and the Coast Guard has to come out and try to rescue you, and they expose themselves? Just stay home."

 

[zengoth]

But Ayn Rand said we're not supposed to care about anyone but ourselves!

And this is why Ayn Rand does not have an attraction based on her IP at WDW.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

I'm inside; I'm not jeopardizing anyone.

But if it's been two months and it's not working? If they're saying, actually make it three months? If we're all apparently going to get it anyway? It's tough to justify compliance at that point. Or, at least, it's easy for me to understand one's desire to ignore the restrictions.

The thing is, people are saying that exact thing after only a week or two depending on where you live. That’s the problem. People are already going back out because they think it’s enough. Quick google search will show you all you need. But I understand what you’re saying.

 

[adimond]

And this is why Ayn Rand does not have an attraction based on her IP at WDW.

Um, she does have an unsettlingly prominent place on the wall at American Adventure.

 

[GoofGoof]

In Italy at least, this is pretty much all that is allowed, and the British government is also asking people to stay local.

Stay local...unless you have a large bladder. Public restrooms are not open even when parks and walking trails are.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Just saw this on news. Guess he was not wrong after all.

White House coronavirus task force to announce face covering guidance

The change in guidelines signals a major shift in how officials are looking to combat the spread of COVID-19.

www.foxnews.com

It seems it's going to be a "recommend to wear"... if you can make your own.

Which has all sorts of problems:

1. The ability and resources to make your own (*now* Holly Lobby is *essential*!).​

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2. Using them correctly (such that you're not touching your face and failing to sanitize after putting it on or adjusting it)​

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3. Washing them correctly if you're going to reuse them (and if you're washing them, you need to use bleach, which deteriorates elastic, so, don't use elastic if you plan to make and reuse).​

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4. Social... friction... that comes when people don't wear them (because it's not mandated) and people freaking out when they encounter people not wearing them.​

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Masks. <sigh>

 

[JohnD]

If you choose the pause program, it says the passes will be extended by the number of days the parks are closed.

AND your payments are merely postponed. You voluntarily pay "catch up" after the parks open as well as resume your monthly payment.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

The thing is, people are saying that exact thing after only a week or two depending on where you live. That’s the problem. People are already going back out because they think it’s enough. Quick google search will show you all you need. But I understand what you’re saying.

And that doesn't even include the people who have been ignoring the recommendations from the get-go.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Well, some of my faith in humanity has been restored...even if only a little bit. A guy hubby works with just called and offered to get us anything we might need, as he knows hubby is high risk. ❤

 

[MisterPenguin]

And this is why Ayn Rand does not have an attraction based on her IP at WDW.

They are planning an Ayn Rand ride, though, it's a typical 'scrambler' spinner, but there are no CMs around to operate it. Just do it yourself.

 

[DCBaker]

These dates are still subject to change, but here is the new line up for the delayed Disney films due to COVID-19.

Mulan to 7/24/20
Jungle Cruise to 7/30/21
Black Widow to 11/6/20
Marvel: Eternals to 2/12/21
Shang Chi to 5/7/21
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to 11/5/21
Thor: Love and Thunder to 2/18/22
Black Panther II: 5/6/2022
Captain Marvel 2: 7/8/2022
Artemis Fowl will now debut on Disney+ with no theatrical release.

 

[durangojim]

Michigan Governor shut down all water access.

The federal agency also reminded boaters that "routine small vessel travel for pleasure is non-essential."

Whitmer's order states: "Michiganders must stay in their homes unless they’re a part of that critical infrastructure workforce, engaged in an outdoor activity, or performing tasks necessary to the health and safety of themselves or their family, like going to the hospital or grocery store."

Southeast Michigan is where I live about 30’miles north of Detroit. I have to say people in this area are taking things pretty seriously and it makes me proud especially considering how much outdoors activities are a part of most of our lives here in Michigan.

 

[easyrowrdw]

The thing is, people are saying that exact thing after only a week or two depending on where you live. That’s the problem. People are already going back out because they think it’s enough. Quick google search will show you all you need. But I understand what you’re saying.

Yup. That map in the NY Times that showed people movement was pretty incredible. We've had orders for weeks, but evidently folks didn't really comply until last week.

 

[LittleBuford]

I'm inside; I'm not jeopardizing anyone.

Which is why I wrote "would" rather than "are". I was responding to your own hypothetical about giving up on the lockdown and taking your chances.

But if it's been two months and it's not working? If they're saying, actually make it three months? If we're all apparently going to get it anyway? It's tough to justify compliance at that point. Or, at least, it's easy for me to understand one's desire to ignore the restrictions.

The situation in other countries shows that these measures do bear fruit. The results aren't instant, but they are encouraging. Three months is not a huge amount of time in the grand scheme of things. People have made far greater sacrifices for much longer periods.