News Disney mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks

[danlb_2000]

I think you are misunderstanding what they were trying to say. It's easy to do the way they typed it. I didn't take it to mean that someone would shut them down but rather that they would be closing again. Of course no one shut them down. No one actually thinks someone shut Disney World down other than Disney.

That makes even less sense, Disney choosing to close because there was a single infection.

 

[MrPromey]

But that's Legoland. Don't they typically just have about five guests in the park?



Relax. I'm kidding.

You're kidding but every time we've ever been, (and the three years and the before COVID we had passes) the lines in this park have been close to non-existent for just about everything. I don't think we've ever waited more than 30 minutes for any attraction there, ever... and 30 minutes is only sometimes and for the most popular stuff.

I always see these huge queues and wonder when they're actually ever full.

Honestly, it's not the same experience attraction or theme-wise but for the relaxation of an experience you don't have to over-plan for in a park that isn't over-crowded, as a parent, I find trips to Legoland a lot more enjoyable simply because the stress level of being the person in charge of the day is so, so, so much lower.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

But that's Legoland. Don't they typically just have about five guests in the park?



Relax. I'm kidding.

Six. Eight on weekends

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

You're kidding but every time we've ever been, (and the three years and the before COVID we had passes) the lines in this park have been close to non-existent for just about everything. I don't think we've ever waited more than 30 minutes for any attraction there, ever... and 30 minutes is only sometimes and for the most popular stuff.

I always see these huge queues and wonder when they're actually ever full.

Honestly, it's not the same experience attraction or theme-wise but for the relaxation of an experience you don't have to over-plan for in a park that isn't over-crowded, as a parent, I find trips to Legoland a lot more enjoyable simply because the stress level of being the person in charge of the day is so, so, so much lower.

It's kinda hit and miss. Been there on days you could pretty much walk onto every ride. The theme weekends (Pirates, Friends, Ninjago and Holidays) - you can get hour waits on the main attractions. And I agree, the ability to be spontaneous and not worry about too much is a very big plus.

 

[Archie123]

Yes. There is a difference between thousands of people packed into the hub to watch fireworks or thousands of people spread out over 100+ (whatever the measurement is) acres of walkways. Just because the people are all in the Magic Kingdom, doesn't necessarily make it a "large group" for the purposes of potential viral spread.

Yankee Stadium sold out with 50,000 people is a large group. That same 50,000 people walking around the streets of the Bronx after the game isn't.

Disney at a full 30% or whatever it will be shortly is an extremely large group. There are some very tight spaces that get congested when the parks are at full capacity.

 

[WDWTrojan]

Witnessed it on several times at Disney. Even heard it mentioned by people on this board doing it on their own Disney vacation.

Again, talk to the temp check people. At most 2-3 families have been stopped from entering. It's a massive operational headache for little reward and non-existent accuracy.

 

[twebber55]

i rarely get involved in these discussions because people are pretty much set in their ways on mask but here's my view
ive had covid i am fully vaccinated and according Dr Monica Gandhi for every 1000 transmissions indoors there is 1 out doors (https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ire...s-for-0-1-of-state-s-covid-19-cases-1.4529036) basically i have next to zero of a chance of getting or giving covid outside
ending the mask mandate by June 1 outside seems like a no brainer... everybody by then will have a chance to get the vaccine

 

[Chomama]

i rarely get involved in these discussions because people are pretty much set in their ways on mask but here's my view
ive had covid i am fully vaccinated and according Dr Monica Gandhi for every 1000 transmissions indoors there is 1 out doors basically i have next to zero of a chance of getting or giving covid outside
ending the mask mandate by June 1 outside seems like a no brainer... everybody by then will have a chance to get the vaccine

Completely agree. One small detail - anyone under 16. That is 20% of our population, I believe. Do we need to wait for kids? Not sure we should just thrown them out in the deep end but I don’t know the answer

 

[twebber55]

Completely agree. One small detail - anyone under 16. That is 20% of our population, I believe. Do we need to wait for kids? Not sure we should just thrown them out in the deep end but I don’t know the answer

great point not sure lol
i still lean to no masks for outdoors because of low transmissibility
Dr Gandhi is a great follow on twitter she is very fair on all things covid

 

[Figgy1]

i rarely get involved in these discussions because people are pretty much set in their ways on mask but here's my view
ive had covid i am fully vaccinated and according Dr Monica Gandhi for every 1000 transmissions indoors there is 1 out doors basically i have next to zero of a chance of getting or giving covid outside
ending the mask mandate by June 1 outside seems like a no brainer... everybody by then will have a chance to get the vaccine

but they won't be fully vaccinated.

 

[twebber55]

but they won't be fully vaccinated.

right
again i would say based on the science outdoor transmission is incredibly small (1000 indoor to 1 outdoor) and they can always wear a mask if it makes them feel better at that point it becomes a personal choice for families
sunlight and wind are our friends except for that summer 2 pm sunlight in central Florida lol

 

[Christi22222]

Honestly, it's not the same experience attraction or theme-wise but for the relaxation of an experience you don't have to over-plan for in a park that isn't over-crowded, as a parent, I find trips to Legoland a lot more enjoyable simply because the stress level of being the person in charge of the day is so, so, so much lower.

This. So much this.

 

[Miss Bella]

Thanks so much! Saratoga Springs. I'm thinking we may be spending a lot of time at Blizzard Beach.

We stayed there in January and it's now my favorite resort. I loved being able to walk to Disney Springs for dinner.

 

[MrPromey]

It's kinda hit and miss. Been there on days you could pretty much walk onto every ride. The theme weekends (Pirates, Friends, Ninjago and Holidays) - you can get hour waits on the main attractions. And I agree, the ability to be spontaneous and not worry about too much is a very big plus.

Ah okay. We've never gone for any of these events so that might be how we always missed it.

 

[correcaminos]

Completely agree. One small detail - anyone under 16. That is 20% of our population, I believe. Do we need to wait for kids? Not sure we should just thrown them out in the deep end but I don’t know the answer

Hoping we'll add 12+ soon. As a parent I will choose when my kid masks and when he does not at that point. My kid already masks in small groups when I don't per at least older CDC guidelines. Outdoors we'll decide if we need it. If our zoo reverts back, we'll go without, but if it feels crowded he'll wear it!

 

[Chomama]

great point not sure lol
i still lean to no masks for outdoors because of low transmissibility
Dr Gandhi is a great follow on twitter she is very fair on all things covid

I do follow her and agree about outside. I personally wouldn’t want my kids in the space mountain queue without masks until they are vaccinated or national transmission is very low

 

[Chomama]

Hoping we'll add 12+ soon. As a parent I will choose when my kid masks and when he does not at that point. My kid already masks in small groups when I don't per at least older CDC guidelines. Outdoors we'll decide if we need it. If our zoo reverts back, we'll go without, but if it feels crowded he'll wear it!

I keep
Hoping for news on this 12+. 2 of my 4 would then be eligible and I really don’t worry about my 4 year old. He has been mask free since august in preschool.

 

[Dan Deesnee]

Stop spreading anti-vaxxer propaganda...

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The first point on Elliot’s list falls into the years’ old anti-vaccine trope category.​

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While invoking this liability protection is a common anti-vaccine tactic, it is not a specific or novel argument unique to COVID-19 vaccines. All vaccines including the ones that have been required by schools for decades fall into this category.​

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www.snopes.com

A government act is not propaganda.

From your description they passed the act because of too many lawsuits. That kind of proves my point as to why some people are concerned.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

A government act is not propaganda.

From your description they passed the act because of too many lawsuits. That kind of proves my point as to why some people are concerned.

No. It doesn't. They passed the act to prevent vaccines from becoming expensive and/or less available due to the lawsuits.

Read the posted article. Every high-profile anti-vaxxer has had one thing in common - they've made money off of spreading lies. Including Jenny McCarthy. The person mentioned in section 3 of the article, Tenpenny, sells a "class" about vaccines...it's the same internet marketing scheme that sleazebags have been profiting off of for at least 20 years - pick a topic, develop a class, sell it (or in Jenny McCarthy's case, pick a topic, find outdated research that supports your beliefs, write a book, sell it).

 

[correcaminos]

No. It doesn't. They passed the act to prevent vaccines from becoming expensive and/or less available due to the lawsuits.

Read the posted article. Every high-profile anti-vaxxer has had one thing in common - they've made money off of spreading lies. Including Jenny McCarthy. The person mentioned in section 3 of the article, Tenpenny, sells a "class" about vaccines...it's the same internet marketing scheme that sleazebags have been profiting off of for at least 20 years - pick a topic, develop a class, sell it (or in Jenny McCarthy's case, pick a topic, find outdated research that supports your beliefs, write a book, sell it).

And these high profile anti-vaxxers have a legit following who believe them. I've seen level headed people be drawn in. Harm to children really can be more emotional than irrational. Things like this do add.