Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[BG2457VT]

It's really not. It feels weird until you get used to it.

I saw too many people today not wearing masks. We're pretty much open, and COVID-19 is going to spread again and shut us back down again. This puts us into a W shape recovery, which is really bad.

I want to return to Disney, but the people that refuse to wear masks make this less likely.

Relax. The only surefire ways to stop the spread are staying away from others 6 ft or more and washing your hands before you touch your face. The mask is allegedly helpful, 17 peer-reviewed studies have been done proving they do nothing to stop the spread of flu and no studies have been done on covid so nobody really knows. On topic, DIsney is speaking of masks not because employees want them, or guests want them, but because lawyers want them.

 

[shoreward]

Will these DS terms and conditions apply to Disney resorts and parks, once reopened? Will the newly-added waiver of liability for COVID-19 affect attendance, scaring some potential business away? I believe so, to a minor extent.

Since many of these measures will be new, and may evolve, we want to be sure Guests, Cast Members and Operating Participant employees are aware of all these changes.

COVID-19 Warning

We have taken enhanced health and safety measures—for you, our other Guests, and Cast Members. You must follow all posted instructions while visiting Disney Springs.

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.

By visiting Disney Springs you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

https://www.disneysprings.com/reopening/

 

[planecrazy63]

A friend of mine just reached out, she is a FT at Co-Op she has been called back to go the 24th with the opening on the 27th
She tells me, at least the DS CM, will not see a regular HUB schedule for now, instead they will all be required to report to work at a set time (in my friends case the 24th) . And then schedules will be setup for the first week without regard to preferences, just based on need. Then the next week it will be by seniority/preference. They are reaching out to call back cast by phone or email. With 5 days notice. If they can't get in touch with the cast that way then by certified letter with a recall date 10 days from mailing the letter.
Again this is just for DS as to Theme Parks and resorts CM have not been called or contacted by the union at all

And there want my excuse to care about this thread today - with the great mask debate being 3/4 of the thread it may not be worth paging through it just to find the little nugget.

Here is hoping at least a bunch more CMs get called back, for their sake as much as ours.

 

[hertamaniac]

And there want my excuse to care about this thread today - with the great mask debate being 3/4 of the thread it may not be worth paging through it just to find the little nugget.

Here is hoping at least a bunch more CMs get called back, for their sack as much as ours.

Uh....there's a typo I think.

 

[mshanson3121]

Exactly right, look at the tourist town of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge in Tennessee just last night, very crowded and almost no one wearing masks except the vlogger also 6 feet separation is not even being observed in any real way. Skip ahead to the one minute mark. note this is before the capacity restrictions are lifted next week. The crowded indoor arcade at 2:39 is interesting, no masks being worn

Because they're not required...

 

[skeeter31]

And there want my excuse to care about this thread today - with the great mask debate being 3/4 of the thread it may not be worth paging through it just to find the little nugget.

Here is hoping at least a bunch more CMs get called back, for their sack as much as ours.

Co-op and World of Disney are the 2 Disney operate stores opening on the 27th. All the other stores operated by Disney are remaining closed at this time.

 

[BG2457VT]

I’m so glad Disney is private property, and I hope they have appropriate staffing and/or authorities readily on premises to enforce their rules and assist when guests refuse to leave for non-compliance or escalate against cast members.

What is with the mask brigade being obsessed with people being kicked out? Literally no business does this. I suspect the maskers often attempt to cover up anger issues along with their faces. We should be more concerned with the delicate balance WDW has to strike to survive all this. There will be a lot of drag on demand for the immediate future due to work schedules, economic situations, virus fears, etc. It won't all be flippantly ignored based on the notion that "disney needs reduced crowds". Disney needs full crowds and will lose money until it gets back to substantial crowds. They sure as heck aren't going to make the news throwing guests out of the parks.

Again, back to work agreements with unions can be changed, and Disney will not enforce rules that aren't enforced elsewhere. Enough with the mask debate and hatred for other Disney guests. There has been no indications the parks are opening soon and all these "rules" may be very different when they do.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Stopped in to see if we’re still mask rambling..
I see we are. So I’ll just leave this here.. lol



Have an awesome Sunday! We’re off for a great adventure outdoors! Be kind to each other.

 

[wdwlver]

Most of us who think masks are not effective or needed outside are canceling trips or not going while they’re required. To all those who are planning on going and wearing them in the heat and humidity of summer, enjoy yourselves! Have a blast, the rest of us will be there when they’re no longer required.

 

[wombat_5606]

When did I say I was going to freak out about wearing one? I actually in fact wear it when required like in Costco or Target but don’t where I am not like at Kroger and many other places. I don’t think they are necessary but I will play the game!
Also you do realize contracts are often re negotiated in terms of safety issues like this when they realize something may not be working or is ineffective?

I didn't. I just turned your statement, into mine.

Sure, but in the midst of a global health crisis, I don't see that happening anytime soon.

 

[armerida]

It is hard. I went to the grocery store today and couldn't wait to get to the car and get the mask off. Of course I was also using the chinese version of the N-95 (KN-95) so it was a much heavier mask.

Though I did just order a new face covering perfect for disney if they are needed when I go in Sep (I would likely not be using the sunglasses)

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Omg where did you find this?!

 

[Mit88]

Kings Island was testing their new roller coaster, Orion yesterday. Doesn’t mean much in terms of an opening date for them or other cedar fairs parks, but it does seem to suggest they’re planning to reopen this summer.

 

[Kadorto]

Stopped in to see if we’re still mask rambling..
I see we are. So I’ll just leave this here.. lol

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Have an awesome Sunday! We’re off for a great adventure outdoors! Be kind to each other.

People will be showing up in masks like this, or ones that glow in the dark, there will be character masks, ugly masks, fancy masks, and of course, political masks. I suspect the mask requirement will be short lived, especially with the CV-19 statistic numbers trending downward.

 

[merry_nbright]

Any word on the cast schedules?

 

[AmberMV]

Any word on the cast schedules?

Yullin said nothing yet

 

[cakebaker]

Any word on the cast schedules?

It got buried quickly, but no schedule has been released yet.

 

[Janet McDonald]

I call the air vent at the art store reserved for me when I'm at MK, between the hours of 11am to 4pm, dibs

That is the absolute BEST SPOT hands down.

 

[Music City Mama]

Yes. My cousin is high up at Seaworld as I’ve posted before & they plan to open discovery cove mid June & the rest of the park by 7/1. I doubt Disney & Uni would be later.

Did your cousin by chance give any indication of when they might make that info public? That will hopefully give us a good idea of when WDW might make their info public -- would really help with planning for my upcoming late June/early July trip to know sooner rather than later. For me, it's the not knowing that makes it so stressful.

 

[goofystitch]

Never mind.

 

[wareagle57]

Stopped in to see if we’re still mask rambling..
I see we are. So I’ll just leave this here.. lol

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Have an awesome Sunday! We’re off for a great adventure outdoors! Be kind to each other.

Do you have a link for these?