JoeCamel
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I think Mu was found in Altamonte Springs so they probably are not in a hurry to act. Have to see how that plays out this winter.
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News Disney mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks
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Angel Ariel
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Or maybe they see that vaccine approval for 5-11 is so close that they figure waiting a bit for that to go through first isn’t a huge deal.
Dan Deesnee
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That rise is what would be called statistically insignificant. Data rarely moves in perpetually one direction.
WDW will drop the mask mandate indoors eventually. No need to be worried they'll keep it forever.
You don’t think we’ll see a plateau or rise?
Angel Ariel
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Yes, and - I also think the pandemic highlighted the crises in education that have been long coming. Social distancing isn’t possible when you’ve got over crowded classrooms, and no space to PUT kids in order to social distance. add to that old buildings with crappy ventilation because capital expenditures aren’t funded in a manner to keep up with the need, etc, etc - basically all the things that cdc was saying were necessary layered mitigations weren’t really physically possible with the state of our schools across the country.
we’ve overlooked and underfunded education and infrastructure for decades. The pandemic really shone a light on the impact of that.
I would have loved to send my kid to school in person last year. But the teachers in self contained classrooms were wearing latex gloves, face shields, masks, lab coats, etc. she already has significant fears of medical personnel. Precisely because the kids in those classrooms couldn’t wear masks, couldn’t social distance, need hands on instruction, etc. Sending her to school in that environment would also have been traumatic.
and that’s really what this all comes down to. It’s a global pandemic, and there’s been global trauma. And we can’t just ignore it - we have to process it and work through it as a society as well as as individualsZ
Well we were told the policy announcement was coming yesterday and it never materialized.
Those making that claim have since disappeared.
Make of that what you will.
Imagination Director
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I am wondering if Disney has found that setting dates in the future for removal of masks as not effective and difficult to enforce in the days leading. I am curious if Disney acts in favor of an "effective immediately" policy and removes the signage with the holiday decoration change over team.
Magic Feather
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There is a temptation to wait for Anaheim to be in a good spot to remove face coverings indoors again like they did in June.
That said, expect any announcement to feel very last minute.
Lastly, just a note on guest compliance. 95% of the time if a guest has it down indoors in what is not a gray area (like a restaurant or Waterpark) they didn’t “forget,” they are intentionally breaking the rule. These are the type of people that cast have been complaining about and the people that make their lives more difficult. Please do not be that person, because while some would rather look away, if certain Coordinators and Managers are nearby, they need to be reminding every guest or they could face a reprimand. Regardless of whether you agree with the policy, don’t be that person. You aren’t being cute, you aren’t being funny, you’re being a [insert expletive of choice. If you really don’t like the policy that much, just ride outdoor rides or better yet, don’t come. Just don’t make life harder for CM’s, especially in the 11th hour of this policy.
That said, expect any announcement to feel very last minute.
Lastly, just a note on guest compliance. 95% of the time if a guest has it down indoors in what is not a gray area (like a restaurant or Waterpark) they didn’t “forget,” they are intentionally breaking the rule. These are the type of people that cast have been complaining about and the people that make their lives more difficult. Please do not be that person, because while some would rather look away, if certain Coordinators and Managers are nearby, they need to be reminding every guest or they could face a reprimand. Regardless of whether you agree with the policy, don’t be that person. You aren’t being cute, you aren’t being funny, you’re being a [insert expletive of choice. If you really don’t like the policy that much, just ride outdoor rides or better yet, don’t come. Just don’t make life harder for CM’s, especially in the 11th hour of this policy.
correcaminos
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I sincerely forgot to put mine on getting in line. I was having an animated conversation with a friend and did simply forget. So no, not all are intentionally breaking the rule.
The other time I screwed up, all of our masks fell in the water at the pool when a gust of wind got them. So what were we supposed to do? I'm very good with mask compliance but we're not all perfect. People can absolutely legitimately forget walking indoors or lose them unexpectedly. Kindness and understanding go a long way.
They’re chasing ghosts at this point. Anaheim certainly wasn’t particularly compliant when I was there last weekend. I was shocked, actually.
nickys
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The announcement was thought to be coming yesterday to come into play on Monday.
Magic Feather
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Absolutely there are times when it’s unintentional; it happens to the best of us. And of course all of these matters will end up being treated with courtesy and professionalism, that’s how Disney has trained it’s cast for years; That’s why I gave the 95% (which may even be closer to 90%). That said, when cast are seeing people pulling down their face coverings as a vehicle pulls out of load or just as they think they are “in the clear” a large portion of the time, it’s clear that most do it intentionally.
I make of that the same thing I always make of it when people say Disney is going to do something today and then it doesn’t happen: they had a plan and failed to get everyone aligned internally in time, so the date slipped. I believe the individuals in the crowd who said it was coming.
Sirwalterraleigh
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They’re gonna drop it…it just wasn’t gonna be a day later
masks provide them some business cover right now too…don’t dismiss that possibility
correcaminos
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I think there are different situations with different percentages to be honest. Someone pulling down with a ride starting is intentionally doing it. Those just walking around I give more of a 50/50 shot. That's why I replied. I think it's way less than even 90%
We felt awful with the pool situation. No one was awake back at the room so we ran for it and were stopped by others asking for directions. Awkward but they were cool and understood seeing them dripping. I think most people have good intentions. Some really don't though.
I am secretly hoping for news based on numbers only.
I'm still around. Sometimes Disney makes plans and it doesn't always come together from an operational stand point or because someone changes their mind.
So if you have any insider knowledge is the plan still imminent or it it being reconsidered?
It is coming and the date may not have even changed. Just the date of announcement.
Considering the date can’t be that far out from the “announcement” I will interpret that as imminent.
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