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    GRAND OPENING - GRAND CLOSING (Florida)

    I’m sorry you are so terrified. I hope you are able to deal with your fear. We have a .02% mortality rate with the virus here. It’s quite low.
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    GRAND OPENING - GRAND CLOSING (Florida)

    How is that bashing? Those states have stricter requirements and lockdowns, right? I responded to someone who is “terrified” of moving to Georgia because of the looser requirements and lockdowns. There is a huge difference state to state of how this opening up is being handled. Some are far...
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    GRAND OPENING - GRAND CLOSING (Florida)

    We know the media likes to post the worst and most dire info they can find, and what I am seeing is lots of info about “spikes” in cases, but practically nothing about hospitalizations- every now and then the media will say there is a “rise” in hospitalizations, but we don’t get a lot of numbers...
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    Has the pandemic changed any of your habits, hopefully for the good or perhaps for the worse?

    I walk far more frequently and visit local parks- like mountain biking parks- now. I’ve really enjoyed having the time to get outside. We also spend a lot of time with the neighbors- outside and social distancing. I actually prefer that to the typical indoor socializing. I don’t know that I...
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    If not Theme Parks, then WHERE???

    There are some great suggestions here. Seaside, Florida is wonderful. Very walkable. It’s near Destin and Panama City. Everything is open. Seaside is quite expensive, so you could do a nearby town. There are many cute, fun, walkable towns along Highway 30-A. It will feel like a true vacation...
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    Are you still “quarantining” or have you resumed most activities?

    Very normal summer for us in Georgia. Our community pool is open and we are there frequently. Only difference is we bring our own chairs this year. It’s a huge pool so it is easy to social distance. The gym opened a few weeks ago and I go daily. We reserve spots in classes now, which is really...
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    Summer vacation without a park visit?

    So I’m a die hard Disney fan who has been driven away from Disney this summer. We have a three bedroom condo at The Grove booked. What attractions and activities do you recommend? What else does Orlando have to offer? We have a seven year old and a thirteen year old (both girls). Planning...
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    Masks at volcano bay

    Thanks! That’s great to hear. It may be the year to try Volcano Bay.
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    Summer vacation without a park visit?

    I think we just might. We have done WDW, Universal, Discovery Cove, and SeaWorld many times, but we haven't really tried anything else in the Orlando area. There really is a lot to do. I found a three bedroom, two bath suite at a resort with pools and a water park for a very reasonable price...
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    latest survey from Universal studios...covid-19

    I am a former out-of-state passholder with no current tickets or reservations. I got the survey. And . . . Right? More than half of mine was about how much I know about COVID-19 and where I got my information. It even quizzed me. "What do you think are the symptoms of COVID-19? What do you...
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    Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

    Maybe in a way. Fords certainly are a lot more practical.
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    Rumor about “modified experiences” when Disney reopens (read 1st post for potential modifications being considered)

    I would be surprised if the refillable mugs are there for a while. I went out yesterday in Georgia and, while restrictions here are far more lenient than the ones that are suspected to be in place at the resorts and parks, we could not use the same cup to refill our drinks. We were able to...
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    Rumor about “modified experiences” when Disney reopens (read 1st post for potential modifications being considered)

    Look at the beautiful, happy faces and smiles of the children! It doesn't look like Plague Efteling. It looks like Magical Efteling. Looks like they are taking reasonable and smart safety precautions to help their guests enjoy their vacations. Hoping to find a park somewhere in the U.S...
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    Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

    I love going for resort-only stays. But that is when the resorts are fully open and have their typical activities and no oppressive restrictions. Now, they will probably have to cancel so many cool resort activities- the tours, the cookie decorating, the t-shirt making, the horseback rides...
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    The great “mask” debate

    It is definitely good to have some science to back things up. But regardless of the science, which is very limited and contradictory on the mask issue right now, I know how to listen to my body. Doctors have been saying that for years: "Your body will give you signs if something is wrong." I...
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    Rumor about “modified experiences” when Disney reopens (read 1st post for potential modifications being considered)

    I was assuming "masks are mandatory" meant everywhere, but you are right: we don't know that yet. Has anyone seen the actual agreement? With the wording of the "release," it could be that Disney is actually being reasonable and requiring them only where most experts seem to say they might be...
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    Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

    Just because they can doesn’t mean they will. We are already starting to see that issue. Lawyers everywhere are busy warning their clients about all the liability risks of reopening. I hope they open soon- we love Dollywood and would certainly go if they were open soon- but I imagine we will...
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    How do you feel about wearing a mask at Disney parks?

    I really like the comment about not judging people who are not able to wear a face covering. This really makes so much sense. They aren’t suitable for children under thirteen. I wish someone would tell Disney and its union that. I suppose they will find out soon through experience anyway.
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    Rumor about “modified experiences” when Disney reopens (read 1st post for potential modifications being considered)

    I also have a 7 year old, and I have no idea how she would respond. We won't know until we get there. Kids can be very unpredictable. It would really be no fun if she decided after half an hour in the park that she was not going to wear the mask. She might be fine, but she might decide that...
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    Rumor about “modified experiences” when Disney reopens (read 1st post for potential modifications being considered)

    They teach them that in Politician School. It's the only course they all get an A in.
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