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

[Parker in NYC]

I agree, but it should just be done all at once then. I think this frustrates guests more than removing/keeping the policy altogether. Consider you are planning a WDW vacation because they still require masks indoors and then you encounter this. The argument goes both ways when they contradict themselves this badly.

Anyone who doesn't see this as a fluid situation hasn't been paying attention. I don't feel any sympathy for people expecting anything to stay as it is through even tomorrow. If people planned their trips expecting mask requirements to remain the same, that's on them.

 

[CastAStone]

It is all very fast-paced, now. You wake up in the morning to a change almost every day!

I will adjust my priors on believing things random people say they heard from a Cast Member on Facebook. It’s all true!

 

[ToTBellHop]

It’s a special type of Karen who would complain about having the option to eat at a table instead of walking around looking for one for an hour (which, of course, she would also whine about). So people will manage, I’m sure.

But, reminder, all that changed here was distancing. And they literally say on the website that they will gradually lower distancing, so what’s the problem? The mask being off while eating has been in line with CDC guidelines since Ancient Rome.

 

[Disney Glimpses]

Anyone who doesn't see this as a fluid situation hasn't been paying attention. I don't feel any sympathy for people expecting anything to stay as it is through even tomorrow. If people planned their trips expecting mask requirements to remain the same, that's on them.

It’s a special type of Karen who would complain about having the option to eat at a table instead of walking around looking for one for an hour (which, of course, she would also whine about). So people will manage, I’m sure.

But, reminder, all that changed here was distancing. And they literally say on the website that they will gradually lower distancing, so what’s the problem? The mask being off while eating has been in line with CDC guidelines since Ancient Rome.

True and true. It is a fluid situation and it is a reasonable accommodation so people can eat. My point is, requiring masks only in stores/attractions but not anywhere else (in my opinion) does little to nothing to protect people from COVID-19 over the duration of their trip.

But as @MansionButler84 alluded to, the masks are probably not long from coming off altogether.

 

[Parker in NYC]

True and true. It is a fluid situation and it is a reasonable accommodation so people can eat. My point is, requiring masks only in stores/attractions but not anywhere else (in my opinion) does little to nothing to protect people from COVID-19 over the duration of their trip.

But as @MansionButler84 alluded to, the masks are probably not long from coming off altogether.

That's why it's really easy to roll up some masks and bring 'em along. It's a win-win situation. Unless people are afraid that the masks are taking up precious sock space in their suitcase, of course.

Cue those who only wear sandals/flip flops/or go barefoot.

 

[ToTBellHop]

That's why it's really easy to roll up some masks and bring 'em along. It's a win-win situation. Unless people are afraid that the masks are taking up precious sock space in their suitcase.

Use a sock as a mask! Definitely has 2 layers.

 

[Parker in NYC]

Use a sock as a mask! Definitely has 2 layers.

See, it's a win-win-win. Jackpot.

 

[correcaminos]

Apparently, arcades are back.

The signs were there saying opened at WL but doors were locked still.

Monorail green this morning had dividers in it. Parts of red did not.

 

[The_Jobu]

I can't wait for them to drop the distance completely so I can start rubbing up on strangers again.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Boats, buses, and monorails are still very distanced as of this afternoon. Shops still can form lines as well.

Transportation could fall under rules that other parts of the resort may not. We shall see how they adapt.

 

[correcaminos]

Transportation could fall under rules that other parts of the resort may not. We shall see how they adapt.

We were on a monorail with no dividers. As a group of 4 I am happy.

Boats still have end seats not allowing people to sit there, but no more 4 parties only on the small boats.

Every day now we're seeing some changes. We leave tonight though

WL arcade opened this afternoon.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

We were on a monorail with no dividers. As a group of 4 I am happy.

Still stickers on the floor? Or no?

 

[danlb_2000]

I agree, but it should just be done all at once then. I think this frustrates guests more than removing/keeping the policy altogether. Consider you are planning a WDW vacation because they still require masks indoors and then you encounter this. The argument goes both ways when they contradict themselves this badly.

I made the observation in another thread that it's the reverse "boiling-the-frog" idea, reduce mitigation a little at a time makes it harder for someone to raise a fuss that Disney is dropping all mitigation at once.

 

[correcaminos]

Still stickers on the floor? Or no?

No stickers on monorail red that had no dividers. Saw them on green this morning.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Distancing will rapidly be removed altogether this week.

 

[EPICOT]

Distancing will rapidly be removed altogether this week.

Does this mean plastic dividers in queues will be taken down? Particularly those in POTC--they really trap the hot air in and block any breeze with fresh air.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Does this mean plastic dividers in queues will be taken down? Particularly those in POTC--they really trap the hot air in and block any breeze with fresh air.

I don’t know when but they aren’t staying. They are a bit more complicated to remove.

 

[monothingie]

Distancing will rapidly be removed altogether this week.

Restaurants and Shops?

 

[Bullseye1967]

Restaurants and Shops?

Ground markers are already starting to be removed as of yesterday in shops. Plexiglass at check out still up.

 

[monothingie]

Ground markers are already starting to be removed as of yesterday in shops. Plexiglass at check out still up.

So more ADRs could be available soon?