Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[DisneyDebRob]

A little funny for the morning.. if it wasn’t so true.

 

[Polynesia]

Morning y'all. I just heard that Miami is requiring people to wear mask when going outside.

That’s a good development. I see a lot of people here in Osceola county already wearing masks. We all need to do our part to help. Every positive step we take helps shorten the amount of time on lock downs and such.

 

[The Mom]

I just read your article, “Latest COVID-19 models move the peak impacts in Florida to mid-April as Disney continues to look towards reopening”. I am really concerned about these types of posts especially from a group as respected as WDWMagic. I encourage people to remember that these are all “models” and they are frequently changing. It is also important to remember that what comes up and peaks needs to come down. I am concerned with these types of postings that people are not getting the true nature of this pandemic or the road back to some type of resumption of normalcy. This “model” is based off of current behavior. If people start behaving differently, the model will change yet again. As much as I am hoping that we can resume our trips to Disney as soon as possible, the Disney company as well as us all have a responsibility of addressing our entire population at this time...both in the US and globally.

Most posters know that these models are just that - models. Models that will change repeatedly before this is over.

 

[RoyalPrinceLeon]

Coronavirus scammers set up fake testing sites to profit off pandemic

'Capitalizing on this crisis to reap illicit profits or otherwise preying on Americans is reprehensible and will not be tolerated'

www.google.com

Then we have these people..

That's horrible. I head some people are scamming people like this. So, sad.

 

[Lilofan]

Morning y'all. I just heard that Miami is requiring people to wear mask when going outside.

There are going to be a lot of a sweaty face masks. Average temps are low to mid 80s everyday in South Florida.

 

[Horizons '83]

I just read your article, “Latest COVID-19 models move the peak impacts in Florida to mid-April as Disney continues to look towards reopening”. I am really concerned about these types of posts especially from a group as respected as WDWMagic. I encourage people to remember that these are all “models” and they are frequently changing. It is also important to remember that what comes up and peaks needs to come down. I am concerned with these types of postings that people are not getting the true nature of this pandemic or the road back to some type of resumption of normalcy. This “model” is based off of current behavior. If people start behaving differently, the model will change yet again. As much as I am hoping that we can resume our trips to Disney as soon as possible, the Disney company as well as us all have a responsibility of addressing our entire population at this time...both in the US and globally.

I understand and completely agree with your sediment, but it's ok to report the news as it stands today and not hide potential "rays of light" which is how I view this. This won't change the fact that I am working from home until May 1st at the earliest and that I sheltering in place for a few more weeks.

 

[Disstevefan1]

This may be a ridiculous question, but I'm wondering what are the odds Haunted Mansion stays closed for a while after the park reopens? It dawned on me yesterday that an attraction making light of death may be a bit inappropriate for a while. If some of the other indoor attractions are closed I suspect it could go down with those.

Bobby, thanks for the trial balloon, please keep the Haunted Mansion open, doing normal things like visiting the Haunted Mansion while at WDW helps for everyone feel normal.

 

[RoyalPrinceLeon]

That’s a good development. I see a lot of people here in Osceola county already wearing masks. We all need to do our part to help. Every positive step we take helps shorten the amount of time on lock downs and such.

In broward, I saw a huge number of people shopping with mask. And the cashiers are starting to use mask, which is hard cause they didnt want to think this was happening.

 

[RoyalPrinceLeon]

That's what the author of the linked article is saying. However, I've not seen anyone else confirming it with new reporting not going back to the same article.

I never did a cruise of any type. Well, I'll have to wait...

 

[DisneyCane]

Morning y'all. I just heard that Miami is requiring people to wear mask when going outside.

I think it's Miami Beach. I doubt anybody will fight it but I don't think they are technically allowed to order it because the Governor's "safer at home" order that everyone was clamoring for supercedes all local COVID-19 local emergency orders.

 

[Polynesia]

Bobby, thanks for the trial balloon, please keep the Haunted Mansion open, doing normal things like visiting the Haunted Mansion while at WDW helps for everyone feel normal.

It would be one of the attractions that would be easy to practice social distancing. Skip the preview and go straight to the doom buggies keeping your distance. Doom buggies never put strangers together either. Disney will have to find a way to keep social distancing in their ques. Will be interesting to see what they come up with.

 

[pdude81]

This may be a ridiculous question, but I'm wondering what are the odds Haunted Mansion stays closed for a while after the park reopens? It dawned on me yesterday that an attraction making light of death may be a bit inappropriate for a while. If some of the other indoor attractions are closed I suspect it could go down with those.

I think it could stay closed early on because it's impossible to wipe down without shutting down the entire ride. Concern about people's feelings... not so much

 

[IanDLBZF]

Yeah, I'd suspect that given that this is a pandemic, there will be permanent changes on how Disney operates, along with some short term temporary changes that will look and feel very different than what we are used to.

Similar to what happened after 9/11....

 

[Polynesia]

I understand and completely agree with your sediment, but it's ok to report the news as it stands today and not hide potential "rays of light" which is how I view this. This won't change the fact that I am working from home until May 1st at the earliest and that I sheltering in place for a few more weeks.

We’re also following the guidelines set in place. But it is nice to hear some positive news regarding g this virus and the possibility of Disney’s reopening. Nothing wrong with trying to stay optimistic and look for the silver lining.

 

[GoofGoof]

I just read your article, “Latest COVID-19 models move the peak impacts in Florida to mid-April as Disney continues to look towards reopening”. I am really concerned about these types of posts especially from a group as respected as WDWMagic. I encourage people to remember that these are all “models” and they are frequently changing. It is also important to remember that what comes up and peaks needs to come down. I am concerned with these types of postings that people are not getting the true nature of this pandemic or the road back to some type of resumption of normalcy. This “model” is based off of current behavior. If people start behaving differently, the model will change yet again. As much as I am hoping that we can resume our trips to Disney as soon as possible, the Disney company as well as us all have a responsibility of addressing our entire population at this time...both in the US and globally.

It says at the top of that page that the model assumes full social distancing through May. Disney isn’t even taking reservations until June 1 and that’s no guarantee that the parks will open then. I would hope nobody is still under the delusion that the parks are definitely opening some time in May. Anything is possible, but I’m pretty sure that ship has sailed. We really have no idea what’s going to happen next week let alone in June but the models do give us a basis fo discussion. The recent downward revisions also give us a little hope. No guarantees but it’s better than an upward revision

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

I just read your article, “Latest COVID-19 models move the peak impacts in Florida to mid-April as Disney continues to look towards reopening”. I am really concerned about these types of posts especially from a group as respected as WDWMagic. I encourage people to remember that these are all “models” and they are frequently changing. It is also important to remember that what comes up and peaks needs to come down. I am concerned with these types of postings that people are not getting the true nature of this pandemic or the road back to some type of resumption of normalcy. This “model” is based off of current behavior. If people start behaving differently, the model will change yet again. As much as I am hoping that we can resume our trips to Disney as soon as possible, the Disney company as well as us all have a responsibility of addressing our entire population at this time...both in the US and globally.

I'm pretty sure everybody is aware of the seriousness of the pandemic. Models help us gauge and put things into perspective. It also helps reassure that things are going in the right direction. Most of us Floridians are well aware of limitations of "modeling" for 6 months out of every year. We know "cones" can change and the data being provided relative to the pandemic can change as well (for the positive and for the negative). I don't think anyone is interpreting the current data as an "all clear" signal.

 

[Lilofan]

It would be one of the attractions that would be easy to practice social distancing. Skip the preview and go straight to the doom buggies keeping your distance. Doom buggies never put strangers together either. Disney will have to find a way to keep social distancing in their ques. Will be interesting to see what they come up with.

Actually the pre shows of many attractions I really enjoy. One of my favorite attraction pre shows is Muppet 3D at DHS. At the hallway entrance inside the pre show, there is a key hidden underneath the small carpeted rug!

 

[Horizons '83]

We’re also following the guidelines set in place. But it is nice to hear some positive news regarding g this virus and the possibility of Disney’s reopening. Nothing wrong with trying to stay optimistic and look for the silver lining.

Since we are trying to be optimistic, here are a few of my "silver linings" of this pandemic:

1) Social Distancing has given me an excuse to not have to visit, more challenging members of my family
2) I've realized the true value of lotion, as my hands are constantly raw now
3) Overall improved cleanliness from nearly everyone
4) I've learned to adapt to technology quicker

 

[RoyalPrinceLeon]

I think it's Miami Beach. I doubt anybody will fight it but I don't think they are technically allowed to order it because the Governor's "safer at home" order that everyone was clamoring for supercedes all local COVID-19 local emergency orders.

Yes, it's the beach. But that a smart move

 

[Disstevefan1]

It would be one of the attractions that would be easy to practice social distancing. Skip the preview and go straight to the doom buggies keeping your distance. Doom buggies never put strangers together either. Disney will have to find a way to keep social distancing in their ques. Will be interesting to see what they come up with.

Hey @realBobChapek you listening? This is a good idea, AND I bet the wait times go down!!!