News Disney will begin reducing physical distancing to 3ft over the next few weeks at Walt Disney World

[marni1971]

I’d agree with having them if masks weren’t a thing but since they require masks on rides, I don’t think it provides a significant amount of protection vs the intrusion of the ride experience to be justified.

Ride Experience is certainly diminished but that’s an ongoing worldwide pandemic for you.

 

[disneygeek90]

It goes some way to offer some protection.

Well, since they're removing protection on monorail, skyliner and mixing guests in rows on attractions again, there's really no use. I really hope to see them gone soon, they've been the worst mitigation as far as the guest experience goes for me.

 

[HairyChest]

I think the best thing WDW (and everywhere crowds gather indoors) can do is have advanced air filtration (if they don’t already). It’ll help with all airborne illnesses, make people more comfortable, and make it easier for society to move forward to normalcy. If places already have it, they need to let the public know. And I think the govt should use the $ already appropriated for the pandemic to help with the upgrades.

 

[Skywise]

I think the best thing WDW (and everywhere crowds gather indoors) can do is have advanced air filtration (if they don’t already). It’ll help with all airborne illnesses, make people more comfortable, and make it easier for society to move forward to normalcy. If places already have it, they need to let the public know. And I think the govt should use the $ already appropriated for the pandemic to help with the upgrades.

Nice try - but still no AC on the Skyliner!

 

[orky8]

Nice try - but still no AC on the Skyliner!

LOL. But, the Skyliner has terrific airflow, so is probably really good for disease mitigation in that regard.

 

[HairyChest]

Nice try - but still no AC on the Skyliner!

That’s still got good airflow coming from the outside so as far as clean air, it’s safe.

 

[danlb_2000]

One party per section, with each cabin divided into about 4 sections

Is a CM controlling boarding, or is it just honor system?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Skyliner fries diseases due to their autoclave temperatures.

 

[wdwmagic]

Is a CM controlling boarding, or is it just honor system?

CM controlled with assigned section numbers. It has been very well organized.

 

[DisneyCane]

Well, since they're removing protection on monorail, skyliner and mixing guests in rows on attractions again, there's really no use. I really hope to see them gone soon, they've been the worst mitigation as far as the guest experience goes for me.

And the most pointless mitigation. Well, pointless unless you manufacture or install plexiglass.

 

[DisneyCane]

I think the best thing WDW (and everywhere crowds gather indoors) can do is have advanced air filtration (if they don’t already). It’ll help with all airborne illnesses, make people more comfortable, and make it easier for society to move forward to normalcy. If places already have it, they need to let the public know. And I think the govt should use the $ already appropriated for the pandemic to help with the upgrades.

If they had it I would think they'd let us know like airlines do. Since they haven't I assume they don't have it.

 

[danlb_2000]

And the most pointless mitigation. Well, pointless unless you manufacture or install plexiglass.

I think you have identified the true source of the pandemic.

Of course over the coming months and years there is a huge business opportunity for recycled plexiglass.

 

[disneygeek90]

And the most pointless mitigation. Well, pointless unless you manufacture or install plexiglass.

100% capacity in a tight bus for a 20 min ride?? No problem!

Sitting 3 ft away from someone for a 4 min ride?? Plexiglass 4 safety!!1!

 

[ToTBellHop]

If there’s no standing on the newer buses, they’re no where near 100% capacity.

 

[DisneyCane]

I think you have identified the true source of the pandemic.

Of course over the coming months and years there is a huge business opportunity for recycled plexiglass.

Maybe Disney can recycle it into play areas or something? That or giant ice cube props in the world showcase lagoon the for a new Epcot fireworks show.

 

[wdwmagic]

How was capacity on monorails being controlled?

Some pics of the monorail cabin setup

Walt Disney World Monorail System with physical distancing compartments - May 2021

Walt Disney World Monorail System with physical distancing compartments - May 2021

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[cc35359]

While not operated by Disney themselves, is there word on these same distancing changes for transportation coming to the Magical Express?

 

[CastAStone]

If there’s no standing on the newer buses, they’re no where near 100% capacity.

As a fattie, I preferred standing on the buses. Don’t have to worry about whether I fit in the seat or if I’m manspreading. I hope that comes back eventually, I know a lot of airports etc have gotten rid of it permanently as a safety measure

 

[Dr.GrantSeeker]

With distancing starting to go away and no masks required outdoors, do we think Disney is going to bring back fingerprint scanning at tapstyles anytime soon?

 

[LuvtheGoof]

With distancing starting to go away and no masks required outdoors, do we think Disney is going to bring back fingerprint scanning at tapstyles anytime soon?

They have been testing the facial recognition systems at park entry, and I have a feeling that will be what they use going forward. And people will just have to get over the fact that they are using it by remembering that the system is NOT storing a picture of your face, but only a numerical representation of it, just like the fingerprint scanners did.