News Magic Kingdom July 2020 reopening reports

[Disney Analyst]

Very impressed that they installed barriers where they could, also my friend is at MK today and so many characters rolling around and stuff.

 

[FutureCEO]

I fail to see how social distancing is going to be maintained esp. during the random character parades.

 

[Andrew C]

I fail to see how social distancing is going to be maintained esp. during the random character parades.

Masks are important in any of those hopefully short instances where social distancing cannot be maintained.

 

[Mickey Pride]

Masks are important in any of those hopefully short instances where social distancing cannot be maintained.

And from what I have seen in the photos so far everyone seems to be complying with wearing the masks.

 

[DisneyJoe]

And from what I have seen in the photos so far everyone seems to be complying with wearing the masks.

Those currently in the parks are CM's and their guests...

 

[Mickey Pride]

Those currently in the parks are CM's and their guests...

So it would make sense they would wear masks.

 

[DisneyJoe]

So it would make sense they would wear masks.

Precisely, possibly more so than random guests.

 

[Mickey Pride]

Precisely, possibly more so than random guests.

I guess we shall see a more accurate account in a few days.

 

[jinx8402]

I fail to see how social distancing is going to be maintained esp. during the random character parades.

It's not a full parade though, and happens at random unlisted times. You won't have people camping for spots waiting, and guests will likely stop where they are if one happens to stroll by them.

 

[JenniferS]

Seeing people back in the parks brings a big smile to my face.

Me too, even though I have zero intention of joining them anytime soon.

 

[Amused to Death]

Very impressed that they installed barriers where they could

Watch the video where they show how far a cough or sneeze travels above the isles in a grocery store and you'll be less than impressed with plexiglass barriers that go only a few feet above queue railings.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Watch the video where they show how far a cough or sneeze travels above the isles in a grocery store and you'll be less than impressed with plexiglass barriers that go only a few feet above queue railings.

I mean... pexiglass barriers and masks seems extra cautious compared to none... or one or the other.

Disney is the only that has gone this far, in the industry. No one else is doing this, I actually think they should be saluted for their efforts. I did not expect any of this.

 

[Amused to Death]

I mean... pexiglass barriers and masks seems extra cautious compared to none... or one or the other.

Disney is the only that has gone this far, in the industry. No one else is doing this, I actually think they should be saluted for their efforts. I did not expect any of this.

I agree. Anything is better than nothing. But I wouldn't assume things are as safe as they might appear.

 

[Disney Analyst]

I agree. Anything is better than nothing. But I wouldn't assume things are as safe as they might appear.

Definitely not assuming, it's a risk just going to a store. But I am impressed at all they've added to try and make it feel as safe, and be as safe as it reasonably can.

 

[floydbeatle]

Does anybody know if the capacity for previews (cast member and annual passholders) is at max capacity, or at a minimum there was maximum availability to be reserved? Just trying to determine if posted wait times will be similar once the park opens to all guests. I think I saw Splash at 60 minutes at one point today with a couple of other rides around 40 minutes.

 

[J.E.Smith]

How is the social distancing for the theater shows like CBJ and Tiki Room handled?

 

[jinx8402]

How is the social distancing for the theater shows like CBJ and Tiki Room handled?

Assuming it's similar to this

 

[Figment82]

How is the social distancing for the theater shows like CBJ and Tiki Room handled?

We watched Tiki Room today (CBJ was experiencing technical difficulties). I don’t have any photos, but there are markers on the benches where you may not sit and every other row is blocked. Additionally, they held us about 5 minutes after the preshow ended before they opened the theater doors (presumably to wipe down the benches; I couldn’t hear the announcement very well).

 

[Kman101]

I agree. Anything is better than nothing. But I wouldn't assume things are as safe as they might appear.

It's a risk going anywhere. I feel 100% better and as safe as you can be going to a place where plexiglass, barriers, masks, face shields, etc. are in place and compliance is enforced. Most places don't or can't enforce it.

 

[Chomama]

We watched Tiki Room today (CBJ was experiencing technical difficulties). I don’t have any photos, but there are markers on the benches where you may not sit and every other row is blocked. Additionally, they held us about 5 minutes after the preshow ended before they opened the theater doors (presumably to wipe down the benches; I couldn’t hear the announcement very well).

These poor attraction CMs and Janitorial. They all deserve a raise (they already did) for all
Of this extra work to clean this stuff.