News Walt Disney World theme parks increase capacity but see longer waits and less physical distancing

[GoofGoof]

More likely it was determined to be an overreach on safety and not necessary. Much like one way shopping aisles in stores, all my groceries have pulled up all their stickers etc. Like I mentioned with Tokyo Disney is doing today, we will probably see minor adjustments like this until summer.

They obviously don’t think it’s necessary anymore or they wouldn’t have made the change. Since not much is different with Covid cases or spread I would assume maybe they got more information from health officials or maybe studies done to show it’s not necessary. I wonder why they only chose 2 rides in 1 park to change. I would think if distancing is no longer needed on those rides it wouldn’t be needed on any. Maybe it’s the distance between rows. I would hope Disney wouldn’t have just picked 2 rides with long lines in the most crowded park to change just to shorten lines.

 

[note2001]

They obviously don’t think it’s necessary anymore or they wouldn’t have made the change. Since not much is different with Covid cases or spread I would assume maybe they got more information from health officials or maybe studies done to show it’s not necessary. I wonder why they only chose 2 rides in 1 park to change. I would think if distancing is no longer needed on those rides it wouldn’t be needed on any. Maybe it’s the distance between rows. I would hope Disney wouldn’t have just picked 2 rides with long lines in the most crowded park to change just to shorten lines.

I believe that Disney was going the extra mile... err... row in an attempt to make the environment so safe that even California government could not deny it was so. Unfortunately the California government is stubborn and controlling. Disney begged, threatened, kicked and screamed and yet they have not been permitted to open anything properly.

They've given up on CA and now it's time to get FL in shape, hence the every row seating with dividers.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Unfortunately the California government is stubborn and controlling.

You’re welcome to have that opinion, but please include the governments of France and Hong Kong to your list.

 

[legwand77]

They obviously don’t think it’s necessary anymore or they wouldn’t have made the change. Since not much is different with Covid cases or spread I would assume maybe they got more information from health officials or maybe studies done to show it’s not necessary. I wonder why they only chose 2 rides in 1 park to change. I would think if distancing is no longer needed on those rides it wouldn’t be needed on any. Maybe it’s the distance between rows. I would hope Disney wouldn’t have just picked 2 rides with long lines in the most crowded park to change just to shorten lines.

Reports coming back it seems some other coasters, hearing Expedition Everest is every row also. probably will be the case for all outdoor coasters.

 

[legwand77]

Have those been proven to be in effective in stopping the spread?

not touching that one

 

[legwand77]

Woohoo more Magic Kingdom fireworks testing tomorrow night, nice bonus for those nearby. To be 1000% clear - Yes it is just testing, I am very aware.

 

[Miss Bella]

Yeah, it makes total sense to stop the “silly” “overreach” when case and death numbers are doing so well.

I didn’t saw all precautions are silly some are good. It’s just some that don’t make a lot of sense. It’s more theatre than anything.

 

[DisneyCane]

Ok. So who determined that seating every other row was not effective? (Same question applies to middle seats on airlines but that’s not really on topic for this thread).

Maybe whatever experts Disney uses to create the protocols? None of those rides come close to the time spent that is considered "close contact" for transmission risk. Almost the entire time is spent moving at relatively high speed.

As for the middle seats, what was the point of 17" or 18" lateral spacing when somebody is 30" - 34" in front or behind you? An airplane spaced to 6' distancing would hold a very small percentage of capacity.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

As for the middle seats, what was the point of 17" or 18" lateral spacing when somebody is 30" - 34" in front or behind you?

I think the point is that you aren’t physically touching the passenger next to you.

 

[JoeCamel]

I think the point is that you aren’t physically touching the passenger next to you.

Or swapping fluids

 

[Miss Bella]

I think the point is that you aren’t physically touching the passenger next to you.

Covid doesn’t spread through physically touching someone. at least not in the manner your referring to.

 

[JoeCamel]

Covid doesn’t spread through physically touching someone.

Sure and I don't hate disney

 

[Miss Bella]

Sure and I don't hate disney

I did clarify my post. Bumping shoulders with some one on a roller coaster isn’t getting physical with someone. It’s impossible to be six feet apart even if you skip a seat.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Covid doesn’t spread through physically touching someone. at least on the manner your referring to.

To be fair it creeps me out when there isn’t a virus. Whenever I can I’ll book an odd time when I can get a decent rate in 1st class.

Still... the argument seems to be if you can’t separate 6’ then there’s no need to separate at all. Seems like skipping middle seats was a nice middle ground between 6’ and 0.

 

[giantgolfer]

An over reach and pointless like the middle seats on airplanes. There’s been a lot of Covid precautions that have been downright silly.

Here we go...

 

[Miss Bella]

To be fair it creeps me out when there isn’t a virus. Whenever I can I’ll book an odd time when I can get a decent rate in 1st class.

Still... the argument seems to be if you can’t separate 6’ then there’s no need to separate at all. Seems like skipping middle seats was a nice middle ground between 6’ and 0.

It definitely makes flying more enjoyable. I think Delta is the only one still doing that.

 

[GoofGoof]

To be fair it creeps me out when there isn’t a virus. Whenever I can I’ll book an odd time when I can get a decent rate in 1st class.

Still... the argument seems to be if you can’t separate 6’ then there’s no need to separate at all. Seems like skipping middle seats was a nice middle ground between 6’ and 0.

Exactly. The middle seat rule prevented 3 single flyers being in a row together. 2 is less than 3. If you sat in the aisle seat that’s potentially up to 5 people within 6 feet of you vs 3 with the 2 middle seats empty. It reduced exposure, never eliminates it completely.

 

[GoofGoof]

It definitely makes flying more enjoyable. I think Delta is the only one still doing that.

There’s nothing better than being in the aisle seat (or window) with an empty middle seat next to you and seeing them close the door to the plane knowing that means nobody else is coming and that seat will be open.

 

[Miss Bella]

There’s nothing better than being in the aisle seat (or window) with an empty middle seat next to you and seeing them close the door to the plane knowing that means nobody else is coming and that seat will be open.

Have more people gotten Covid on flights since they eliminated it? There is probably no proof either way. Flight attendants fly multiple times a month and seem to be managing.

 

[GoofGoof]

Have more people gotten Covid on flights since they eliminated it? There is probably no proof either way. Flight attendants fly multiple times a month and seem to be managing.

I have no idea. My comment really had nothing to do with Covid.