Disney Springs Official Reopening Policies: Masks, Temperature Checks, Capacity & More
Walt Disney World has released official health safety policies and protocol for the reopening of restaurants and retail at Disney Springs next week. Additionally, the company has revealed when its stores and dining will reopen. In this post, we’ll share full details and some thoughts.
This news comes a day after Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference and unveiled plans for Florida to Enter Full Phase 1 of Reopening, in which restaurant capacity can increase to 50% and major theme park operators can submit proposals for their reopening plans and date.
Now, Walt Disney World is taking the next step in this process. In large part, this serves as direct confirmation from Walt Disney World of what we already knew and previously covered in our latest Walt Disney World Reopening Update: June Cancellations, Paid Sick Time & Mandatory Masks. Two local unions beat Disney to the punch with some of this news, but it’s still nice to hear directly from the company…
Before we get going, be sure to check out our List of Restaurants Reopening at Disney Springs & CityWalk. The day one roster for Disney Springs continues to grow, with even more restaurants and retail reopening by the beginning of June.
Here’s the latest update, via disneysprings.com/reopening:
As previously announced, Disney Springs will begin to reopen with a limited number of shopping and dining locations on May 20, 2020. Following that, Disney-owned venues will begin operating on May 27, 2020. These will include World of Disney, D-Luxe Burger (mobile order), and the Marketplace Co-Op.
As Walt Disney World navigates this unprecedented time as responsibly as possible, a number of new safety measures have been implemented based upon guidance from health authorities, such as the CDC. For Cast Members, third party employees, and guests, there are 6 key things to know before arriving at Disney Springs:
- Limited parking and reduced entrances
- Temperature screenings prior to entry
- Face coverings required for everyone
- Physical distancing practices including physically-distanced queues and physical barriers
- Temporary operation modifications, including reduced hours at select locations and no scheduled entertainment offerings or high-touch interactive areas
- An increased focus on disinfecting and sanitation, including the addition of hand-washing stations and hand sanitizers in key areas
Since many of these measures will be new and may evolve, here’s more info about each of the policies…
Guest Parking and Entrances
During this initial phase, guests will be directed to self-park in the Orange and Lime garages; all surface parking lots will be closed. There will be guest entryways at four locations: Orange and Lime garages, along with the Hotel Plaza Boulevard Pedestrian Bridge and the Uber/Lyft ride-share location.
Guest access to Disney Springs from the Grapefruit garage will be restricted.
Temperature Screening
All guests are required to undergo temperature screenings upon arrival at Disney Springs.
Guest Screening: During this initial period, arriving guests will undergo temperature screening in these locations: the second-floor exits of Orange and Lime parking garages and the Marketplace Entrance. Based on guidance from health authorities, anyone displaying a temperature of 100.4 F or above will be directed to an additional location for re-screening and assistance. Those with temperatures above 100.4 after re-screening will not be allowed entry, and everyone in their party will not be allowed entry either.
Employee Screening: Cast Members and third party employees will be required to complete a health screening and temperature check at home, prior to coming to work at Disney Springs.
Limited Contact
Following guidance from the government and the medical community regarding enhanced screening procedures and prevention measures, Walt Disney World has made some temporary adjustments that include limited-contact Guest Services to ensure a responsible and enjoyable environment for everyone.
Face Coverings: All guests ages 3 and older, Cast Members, and third party employees are required to wear an appropriate face coverings while at Disney Springs. Guests must bring their own face coverings and wear them at all times, except while dining.
Physical Barriers: Physical barriers have been added in select places where it is difficult to maintain strict physical distancing guidelines. These may be visible in areas around cash registers or at Guest Relations, for example, to help ensure proper distances between people.
Cashless Transactions: At this time, it is recommended all guests use cashless or contactless payment options, such as credit cards, debit cards, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Rewards Redemption Cards, and mobile wallets (like Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay). Guests may purchase a Disney Gift Card at select merchandise locations and Welcome Center to pay without cash.
Physical Distancing & Capacity Measures
Managing the number of Guests visiting Disney Springs has been a major consideration as Disney Springs implements physical distancing guidelines based on recommendations from health authorities and government officials. One of the ways to do that is to limit the number of Guests and Cast Members at any given time for each location. Additional measures include:
Signage: Directional signage has been installed to assist Guests to responsibly move throughout the property. Additionally, ground markings will help promote proper physical distancing when queuing is needed at a location.
Training: Walt Disney World is also training some Cast Members to engage with guests and promote physical distancing guidelines in common areas and queues.
Cleanliness & Sanitization
Walt Disney World has increased cleaning and disinfection in high-traffic areas such as public elevators and escalators, handrails, benches, tables, handles, restrooms and more.
Additionally, Disney Springs will open with hand sanitizer and hand-washing locations, and Guests are highly encouraged to use these while visiting.
As part of these efforts, other changes to retail, dining, and other experiences may occur. These new measures are designed to offer a magical Disney experience in a responsible way.
Walt Disney World understands that these times are challenging, and appreciates everyone’s patience and understanding as the company navigates this as responsibly as possible. Together, we can find new ways to have fun while being diligent to maintain proper physical distancing. If you still have unanswered questions, consult the Disney Springs Reopening FAQ page.
While this is all nice to see as a next-step in a protracted reopening of Walt Disney World, we’d caution against getting overly optimistic about the news. Remember, Walt Disney World is Only Accepting Reservations Starting July 1, 2020 and has begun to cancel reservations during the first week of June. Moreover, Disney SVP Thomas Mazloum reiterated that even this offers no certainty that the parks and resorts will be back up and running by then. In other words, reopening could still be a couple of months or more away. Nevertheless, it’s incremental progress and a step in the right direction. For now, we’ll take it!
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YOUR THOUGHTS
What do you think of this news? Excited to head back to Walt Disney World, even if it’s “just” Disney Springs? Do you plan on visiting next week? What will be your first store or snack? Plans for a full meal? Optimistic that the parks and/or resorts will reopen in July? We welcome a variety of viewpoints here, and will never delete anything on opinion alone. However, we will not tolerate insults, arguing, or politically-charged comments. Don’t ruin a 95% fine comment with an unnecessary cheap shot—that 5% will get it deleted. Please do not incessantly harp on the same point. Say your piece and move along.
I think it’s funny that, at some point, both sides of the mask argument will say the same thing just not at the same time. Right now the anti masks don’t like the mandatory mask rule and will not go to Disney while it’s in place, while the pro masks are replying back that rules are rules and if you don’t like it, don’t go. At some point in the future (I personally think it’ll be the not too distant future but I definitely could be wrong) Disney will drop their mandatory mask rules and the pro maskers will not like that most people will now not wear them and will say they are not going without everyone wearing masks. I’m guessing the anti masks will no doubt come back with exact same argument the pro masks say now: rules are rules and if you don’t like it, don’t go.
Not trying to fight with anyone, I just think it’s ironic. Hoping we all get back to normal very soon and stay safe all:)
I totally agree with you. It will be ironic but only IF Disney drops the mandatory rule. I don’t think they will because they are listening to the forever maskers who will ALWAYS have a virus to fear. If not Covid19 then the next flu(s) to hit in 2020-21. I keep asking the question: If you’re that scared of getting sick, why would you ever go to a park with hundreds of thousands of people in it? I have yet to get an answer.
Actually I think the disclaimer Disney World put on their web page is a step towards moving on from mandatory masks sooner rather than later. They essentially said being in a crowded area is a risk and if you come you accept that risk. I think they’ll open with mandatory masks but will move quicker than some might like to making them arbitrary. Just my opinion of course, but they’ll want to move towards normal as soon as the can. Guess time will tellâ€â™€ï¸
I certainly hope that you are right and I am wrong.
I did read on the Disney Website that the masks were “temporary”. https://www.disneysprings.com/reopening/?CMP=ILC-DPFY20Q3wo0514200019A
” Following guidance from the government and the medical community regarding enhanced screening procedures and prevention measures, we have made some temporary adjustments that include …”
If we didn’t have a kid we would be down for Disney without lines. We’re local so there is only so many times we like to see the same parade, show, character etc. But, we do have a kid now. So we likely won’t be going until the restrictions are up, not because we are anti mask, but because we don’t want our daughter to get sick. Kids are low risk but “low risk” really isn’t good enough when it’s your kid, you know?
I bet the local dual income no kids people are going to have a blast riding all the E-ticket attractions in record time.
I don’t think Disney will have that many rides/attractions open in the initial phases. And most likely no character meets, fireworks or shows, perhaps only a brief, reduced version of something like in Shanghai. So this nice little image people have of going to empty parks with no lines is most likely just a dream. They picture the parks the way they were, in their full glory but with no crowds. I am afraid it won’t happen. It would only be true if parks were fully operational, but they won’t be, because that will result in too much of a financial loss for the company. Now I am sure there are those who don’t mind reduced attraction offerings, they may be going mostly to walk around and dine. For them it should be very nice, with masks on and all. The lovely, “ton-of-fun” Disney the way we remember it will not return until the crowds return, and most importantly the pandemic spirals down. By then the mask requirement will likely be relaxed. Just what I think, also no looking to argue.
You do realize that Disney won’t be running the rides at full capacity, right? When there are fewer guests in the parks, Disney adjusts by scheduling fewer employees and they run the rides at less of a capacity, driving up the lines. I think it’s cute that people think that upon reoping, the Disney parks will be a paradise where they can ride Space Mountain and the Mine Train after just a 5 minute wait LOL.
I wonder if Disney’s actions will in any way be influenced by Universal? The policies they put in place seemed to closely mirror what Universal had for City Walk. If Universal Orlando opens up in mid-June, will Disney really wait that much longer to open their theme parks? Will what they do be that much different?
I assume that I am in the minority here, but I love Harry Potter just as much as Star Wars. Schools in my state start in early August and I won’t take the kids out of school to go to a theme park, so the vacation for my family would need to be in July. If Universal is open and Disney is not, I will absolutely go to Universal even if my family has to wear a mask. Airfares are so low, it is extremely tempting.
All of the parks work together. There’s a council that they work through. Whatever policies they put into place will almost certainly be nearly identical, just like when the implemented the security screenings. I’m pretty sure this blog has discussed this in previous posts.
I’ve heard this would be a test to see how well people can do with social distancing. If people can’t follow the rules at Springs and City Walk then we are months away from parks opening. If people can follow the rules the parks will open sooner rather than later. I’m hoping the people who want to argue about masks will stay far away so everyone willing to follow the rules has a chance to see the parks open.
Requiring everyone to wear the mask are ADA & HIPAA violations. Good luck Disney.
Tell me more, Amy. I’m very interested.
That’s not true. It’s not an ADA violation if the EEOC declares its in the best interest of public health. The people being accommodated are the employees, not you. It’s easily Googled.
And HIPAA is about privacy of your health information so has nothing to do with mask requirements.
Terri,
She means that You could say you couldn’t wear a mask for a medical and they can’t as you why.
Which is true. But under the circumstances they don’t have to let you in either. Your mask protects others from you, so you going without a mask is not protected under the ADA. The only ones exempt are babies because it’s a suffocation risk. You could maybe make the case for a face shield if you couldn’t tolerate a mask. But you cannot go maskless because the mask is to protect others, not you. It’s not a “reasonable accommodation” to risk others so it’s not covered by the ADA.
Did everyone know there was a worldwide pandemic in 1968-1969 and no one did anything differently? 1 million people died worldwide and yet they didn’t compound it by shutting down the economy. People didn’t even realize they were in a pandemic and yet the world went on.
Smart people will go to the national parks until the rest of people stop being insane.
Perelandra: So true! But I have found that the forever-maskers simply ignore the past 10 years of flu data. I like your suggestion about our national and local parks. My problem is financial. I and many others have $$$ tied up in DVC. We’re gonna be out a lot of money. “The difference between Genius and Insanity is that Genius has its limits.”
Very interesting…
Except it can go through the eyes and ears and from the sweat that drips from people’s faces since the sides are not covered and then with their hands they touch themselves which in turn touch things which in turn other people touch and in turn touch themselves and transmit to themselves. To protect one would have to wear gloves goggles and the entire face would have to be covered.
Actually there is no point to wearing gloves unless you are going to slather them with purell to. The virus stays on plastic and latex longer then it does on skin. People wash there hands frequently now. For some this is a new habit. But, I highly doubt people with gloves do either. People are wearing gloves because they think they are creating a safe barrier but, the fact is they are still touching things, maybe even more things than if they had bare hands.
As far as goggles. I think……what the heck if we are going to fall just short of wearing a hazmat suit than why the heck even step outside? But, I agree with you.
Truth is I do hope people stay home. My vacation is in November and if it looks anything like the videos of Universal City Walk, I may not even need fastpasses.
yes exactly! I did read on the Disney Website that the masks were “temporary”. https://www.disneysprings.com/reopening/?CMP=ILC-DPFY20Q3wo0514200019A
” Following guidance from the government and the medical community regarding enhanced screening procedures and prevention measures, we have made some temporary adjustments that include …”
Although a “standard mask” may decrease the risk by a small percentage, it does not protect you from the virus. You must either wear a “95” mask WITH eye protection ( that includes the sides ), or a face shield. Your eyes are exposed, your ears are exposed, which microbes can enter through. Actual droplets come out from the sides, bottom, and tops of these masks people are wearing, and those masks are permeable. Those who wear them are inhaling their own exhaled carbon dioxide.
By wearing a mask you are inhibiting the ability of the coronavirus to spread from you to other people. Its not 100% effective but it’s making it better for those around you.
So when everyone around you is wearing a mask, it will be less likely that you get exposed to the virus. If no one has a mask it’s a virus free for all.
Except it can go through the eyes and ears and from the sweat that drips from people’s faces since the sides are not covered and then with their hands they touch themselves which in turn touch things which in turn other people touch and in turn touch themselves and transmit to themselves. To protect one would have to wear gloves goggles and the entire face would have to be covered.
You can’t get coronavirus through your ears.
So you know…that.
You can get it through your eyes but if everyone else is wearing a mask no one is coughing in your face. See how that works? Also it’s not for you. It’s for cast members. Your exposure is minimal in a store setting. They came face to face with people all day, like grocery store workers. They get small exposures all day and end up getting enough viral particles to get sick.
If everyone covered their sneeze or cough we wouldn’t need masks but lets face it, people at Disney are gross leaving their garbage on the ground or in vehicles. I don’t trust people to cover their cough or sneeze or not get into cast members faces to yell.
We do not wear masks for 8hour shifts. That would be unsanitary
I agree. Wearing them all day long in a theme park environment would pose more health risks than help. People will constantly touch them and their faces after touching all kinds of other surfaces. They will not be able to change and sterilize them as needed. What about rides? I can just picture those dirty masks flying off and into the faces of other guests. I for one will not fly cross-country to FL, while having to bring an extra suitcase full of clean masks for my family of 4. Not practical at all. Will wait.
I am guessing that the Disney magic will be able to permeate my mask. I wonder how I might feel when it’s hot and humid, but other than that, I am all for it. I am ESPECIALLY all for masks while on the buses or monorails, I would be fine if that never went away.
I wonder if they have hand sanitizers at the bus stations.
Crista, Nadja & Jody: I fear that the mask restrictions will be permanent. Every year there are new viruses. And every year there will be those that think their only chance of survival is for everyone to wear a mask. Disney has and will continue to cave to them.
Sven: I worked Microbiology (in a Trauma One hospital) for the last 10 years before I retired a few years ago. We performed the flu testing in Micro. We did not wear masks. We gloved up. Exhaust hoods were used to process all incoming specimens since we had no idea what pathogens (if any) the specimens contained. Exhaust hoods were always used for working with our TB, fungi, and C.diff specimens and cultures. If we did not have exhaust hoods, we would NOT work with those specimens. Masks would not protect us.
Michele Rose: Everything I said was true. If you don’t believe me, bet me.
Kaylee, I commend you! You said you are retired and yet you are not totally freaking out these days! Good for you. My in-laws are so scared that they won’t even go to their mail box, but they sit there all day listening and reading the media. My elderly aunt and uncle, on the other hand, refuse to live in fear, and take all the precautions, but are not afraid and still go places when possible. I am much more in their camp.
I understand your fears about the “mighty masks” becoming permanent. I really don’t think so. Let’s wait and see. Judging by comments here and on many other blogs and social media platforms, Disney Parks will not be sustainable if they continue to insist on mandatory masks. It will fade into the background, hopefully sooner, rather than later. Try not to stress too much.
Nadja, I agree. There is one thing Disney will cave to far before social pressure, and that’s lost revenue. The new disclaimer says it all. If I am willing to take the risk to go its on me what happens. I am an adult and make my own decisions and take the risks therein. If someone is worried about catching it from unmasked people that is TOTALLY understandable. Stay home then. In the area where we live, masks are already becoming a thing of the past and it’s having zero affect on the local numbers. I believe it will be a temporary measure.
I did read on the Disney Website that the masks were “temporary”. https://www.disneysprings.com/reopening/?CMP=ILC-DPFY20Q3wo0514200019A
” Following guidance from the government and the medical community regarding enhanced screening procedures and prevention measures, we have made some temporary adjustments that include …”
Hi Tom! I will pass visiting for now. Why spend my hard earned money at “the sickest place on earth”?!? I will go when the “happiest place on earth” is back!
I’m personally happy with all of these procedures. Because I feel like the temperature checks, mask requirements, capacity limits, etc. sound like as safe an environment as any right now, I planned on driving down from Tallahassee for my birthday in a couple weeks. But we have a reservation for outdoor seating at STK, so what I’m worried about now is not being able to get in if DS hits capacity. The FAQs on the website said they won’t allow anyone in, even if they have a dining reservation. I was hoping that coming a week after opening would allow some time for the pent up demand to die down and that by going on a post Memorial weekday it’d be even less crowded, but now I’m hoping even more for smaller crowds so we don’t waste the drive down. I guess I’ll be following this blog and the news religiously to try and figure out if they’re really having to turn people away.
Tom, please delete Richard Bighog’s disgusting comment and not allow his disgusting and offensive blogs. This is not the place for this. He is obviously a filthy mouthed dreamer that is not worthy of this Disney themed blog.
If anyone is truly serious about mandatory wearing of masks (which we NEVER wore in the lab when we tested for viruses), then masks must be worn for the ENTIRE time while you’re in the parks. That means no eating and no drinking for the entire day. I will NOT wear a mask in the parks. I was a Mickey Mouse Club member a gazillion years ago. I’ve gone to WDW for 49 years. I’ve been a Vacation Club Member for 25 years. Looks like that’s all coming to an end. Looks like the magic is gone.
I agree 100 percent. My hope is that masks are temporary. I’m not holding my breath but I cant imagine they will last when they want onto actually start attracting more visitors. It may be a while but if they want people back that is the one stipulation that has to go. They’ll lose well over half of their fan base who go to the parks until they drop the mask requirement. Probably well more than that. Look at the comments on these blogs as well as any other website or forum you turn to. Anyone who thinks people in America will be ok with it is daydreaming. There are way more people who wont wear one to a theme park than those who would. If they want crowds back at some point that will have to be dropped or changed to recommended. I would think they are smart enough to realize that.
And I wont go if people aren’t wearing masks. I think you sound like a typical self absorbed American. I don’t believe a single word about your lab work. Not 1 word.
You were handling pathogenic viruses with no mask? Did you work on a hood? Maybe it is because there was no vehicle (human carrier) to exhale said pathogen in your face.
Tom you did one of the best and well organized briefing. I am optimistic as this is a good trial run for the parks.
I highly doubt that they will continue to force all the guests (over 3) to wear masks for too long. This is just the initial opening phase and they are trying to show that they really care and all. But whatever minimal help masks may provide will be even further reduced by having to take them off to eat and by young children going without the whole time. Right now everyone seems to be happy to go with the “illusion” of masks as it is so visual and makes everyone think they are safe. But when large numbers of guests choose to forgo doing business and spend any money, while having to wear masks, it will become a recommendation. So don’t despair, Kaylee, there is no doubt in my mind that it is just temporary.
The truth is the Magic is always there. Its in your heart. The purpose of Walt’s dream was to create a place for families to spend quality time together. Most of them have been doing that under sadder terms. But, I have seen so much magic being created at home even in these uncertain times. It makes my heart so happy to see funny videos and people recreating Disney attractions at home.
I do understand why people don’t want to go. I believe we make the Magic because its the spirit inside of us being together that creates the atmosphere of magic. Its a mindset. I think that many people think Disney can’t pull off the sheer excitement by limiting us so much. That may be true. But, if anyone thinks they can get passed the mask wearing I think the magic will follow. We are what makes Disney Magic. Grown ups and children being goofy together. Smiles, emotional tears, heart palpitations, goosebumps and the energy we bring. Oh and churros. You mustn’t forget the churros.
This is temporary. Does everyone understand that? Where is the patience, and where is the fire? I still don’t understand why the topic of wearing a mask gets people so angry. Yes, they do work to prevent disease spread. Think of a mask as a better hand that covers a nasty sneeze, cough or spit fest from coming your way or becoming suspended in the air for a few minutes. And then that mask doesn’t go and touch the railings, payment buttons, chairs, tables, etc. Don’t want to wear a mask? Don’t go. Just give it some time. Why not just wait until the late fall when it’s cooler anyway? I’ve worn a mask in 90 degree weather and yes, it’s uncomfortable. Running in one is horendous. But, I do it, because I want this to be over quicker. And I look forward to a few moths from now when I won’t have to wear a mask and when people aren’t still dying by the thousands. The senior population and the immunocompromised are not expendable to me. Permanent lung damage won’t get anyone to Disney faster. Bottom line, Disney calls the shots (no pun intended), and they’re doing it for safety considerations. They’ve considered all the people who will have issues with this, and yet, they’re still requiring masks and taking other percautions, because they know better.
Beautifully said Julie
How is merchandise shops going to control multiple people handling the merchandise before buying it? Isn’t this a possible source of transmitting the virus?
I think that’s why hand washing/sanitizers stations will be important.
i just read another clarification, “masks remain on at all times except when eating”. so uh…. we wear masks when outside walking 6 ft apart but inside sitting down in a restaurant we take them off?? again, pro mask, no issues w masks! just confused about the rationale here. i’d be getting my food to go or sitting outside!
I was thinking the same thing. I guess the rationale is if the restaurants are going to be opened this is pretty much the only way to do it. I suspect they would be ok with masks off outside, but if those are the guidelines many people will simply say “oh, I forgot to put mine back on” or something similar. This policy is somewhat contradictory, yes, but it leaves less wiggle room for non-compliment guests.
Im going to have a churro in my hand at all times then.
You won’t be able to enforce the six foot rule while walking down the street. But they can enforce it in the restaurant by sitting people six feet away from each other.
I guess I don’t understand the whole wearing a mask outside when you are already standing six feet apart. I mean does this virus have the ability to fly?
Well, yeah, kind of. Have you seen any of the videos of tests done to show how far aerosolized droplets travel with a cough or sneeze? The droplets go 12 feet in 30-40 seconds. And considering that the droplets expelled from just breathing or talking will hang in the air for several minutes, if you’re walking and talking, you basically have a nice vapor trail that other people can walk through. And the little cloud you create while you’re waiting in line on your marked spot will hang there for the person behind you to move forward and stand in when you move up.
If you had the flu or a cold, the virus would be carried on very small water droplets expelled from your nose and mouth when you sneezed or coughed. They can travel 6 feet or more. They settle on all surfaces. You can inhale them. You can get them on your hands and clothes. You are exposed to viruses every day of your life. Your immune system constantly protects you. In the case of the “common flu” the mortality rate is 0.1%. Covid19 is around 1% and dropping as more statistics are being gathered. Masks will not keep you from getting a virus. Your immune system does most of the work. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Clean surfaces often with isopropyl (70%) alcohol. If your immune system is compromised, consult your physician before going into any crowds.
wow, kids over 3. i expected it to be kids over 9 similar to the airlines. my 3yr 4 month old isn’t capable of understanding why or what she’d need to do. i don’t think kids 6 and under are. i’m totally fine wearing a mask as an adult, but it’s not even a question of preference on my 3 yr old. she just won’t! maybe for 5 minutes til it gets hot, then off. i fall into the pro disney, pro mask group and this is the first thing that’s given me pause. it will be interesting to see how enforced it is.
Just think of the images of all the strollers crammed together outside rides and shows. How is that going to work now.lol
If that’s the first time you have been given pause and you are a pro mask individual, I ask you this: how did you not see that coming? If you are pro mask, aren’t you requiring your children to wear them when they go out? If not then you are just pro mask for yourself and everyone else but your kids because they an have the virus and spread it too. I’m in the “masks are being over blown as cures when they do very little” group.
I’m a diehard fan from the Midwest and would love to come but wearing a mask outside is a significant deterrent for me. I understand why and certainly don’t argue with the precautions but I don’t know if I want to walk around in the heat with one. It may be a state and national park vacation this year instead.
Ditto . I’ll just wait. This will all pass. The regulations I mean.
So guests will get temperature screened but cast members and contractors with an economic incentive to lie will check themselves. Not that temp screening is particularly effective anyway. Seems like this is more about optics than anything.
Agreed. I do think it is kind of a “coarse sieve” to catch the obvious cases of symptomatic people. Aside from the risk, no one is going to want to be seated at a restaurant near someone who is clearly symptomatic, and the temperature requirement gives CMs an out to exclude them before entry.
Exactly, right now it’s all about the visual. Everyone can see really well a mask plastered over people’s faces. Not everyone can see people washing/sanitizing. Or taking temperatures, etc. Media is frankly scaring the heck our of everybody. So masks will be around for a while then will fade into the background. That’s when we will resume going to FL.
Although I have no plans to visit the mouse this year it will be tempting to do so with what I am sure will be many comments from people not going because of various restrictions. I don’t like standing in line and I’m curious if these temporary restrictions will make the parks like I remember when we visited right after Thanksgiving many years ago and most of the attractions did not have any lines and the longest wait was maybe 5 minutes. Our most recent visit last December told us that times had changed.
I’m also curious, but recommend taking the comments here with a grain of salt–at least to the extent that they’re representative of the general public.
I am curious about that too. But it’s pretty clear that until this pandemic spirals down and mask requirement is relaxed, the crowds will be greatly reduced. I am sure it will be nice for those who are OK with masks, but the Parks will be operating at a loss. Hence, their offerings will be greatly reduced and many rides likely closed. Probably whole parks too, water parks almost certain. We will see. What I am hoping for is that numbers of cases across US don’t spike and no big second wave like media is right now scaring everyone about. Eventually things have to start picking up, otherwise we will have a lot more to worry about than not being able to go to Disney.
If we didn’t have a kid we would be down for Disney without lines. We’re local so there is only so many times we like to see the same parade, show, character etc. But, we do have a kid now. So we likely won’t be going until the restrictions are up, not because we are anti mask, but because we don’t want our daughter to get sick. Kids are low risk but “low risk” really isn’t good enough when it’s your kid, you know?
I bet the local dual income no kids people are going to have a blast riding all the E-ticket attractions in record time.