Disney World Reopening Report
We spent the day at Walt Disney World for reopening day, visiting Magic Kingdom as a follow-up to our Annual Passholder preview day two days ago. In this report, we’ll share photos, crowds & wait time info, eBayer thoughts, health & safety measures, mask compliance, and more.
Essentially, this is a continuation of Our First Day Back in Magic Kingdom, as there was a ton of overlap between the two visits. In large part, we’re using this post as a chance to address a few topics we either forgot to cover in that, plus some changes we’ve observed between the two days.
In hindsight, it probably would’ve been wise to do Animal Kingdom today to space out our Magic Kingdom visits, but we clearly didn’t think things through. (Stay tuned for a report from that park soon.) Regardless, we think this update should prove useful, as we quickly hit on a variety of topics in a photo and caption format…
One thing we’re going to gloss over is the mood in Florida right now, and Walt Disney World’s decision to proceed with today. That has been making waves in the national media–and it’s absolutely a topic worthy of thorough discussion. We did exactly that in our Should Walt Disney World Stay Closed? post.
That offers a nuanced look at the pros and cons of resuming operations versus waiting, plus the pitfalls of both approaches. While snap judgments are a time-honored American pastime, we’d recommend reading that before jumping to conclusions. As we’ve said before, the challenges facing Florida are multifaceted and simply shouting “stay closed!” is not a serious solution to a complex problem.
On the flip side, we’d also caution against reading this and reaching premature positive perceptions, too. Certainly do not plan a Walt Disney World vacation on the basis of these preliminary reports. While Walt Disney World is doing a superlative job thus far, it’s still early and a lot can change in a short span of time.
On top of that, there’s the real world situation outside the Disney bubble. That, coupled with the compromises and risks you’ll have to make and take if traveling now should make “wait and see” the default. In short, we’d actively discourage most people from planning trips until we have more information and data sufficient for making credible forward-looking predictions.
With those disclaimers out of the way, let’s take a look at reopening day at Walt Disney World…
We once again delayed a bit, and rolled up over an hour after rope drop to miss whatever opening rush there might’ve been.
Let’s start by checking out the new walkway to Disney’s Contemporary Resort, which remains far and away the most efficient way to access that hotel and Bay Lake Tower.
We experienced zero lines at the temperature screening and bag check.
Speaking of which, above is a look at the sign for the new security screening. Both times now, my camera bag has set off the metal detector (no surprise there). Contactless bag check thereafter has been a breeze, with me just quickly lifting up lenses for security to visually inspect.
Entering Magic Kingdom was likewise hiccup-free with no lines whatsoever at the turnstiles.
Apparently there was an issue that caused a back-up at Guest Relations earlier in the morning, but this line had dissipated within an hour or so of park opening. The whole arrival and entry process was once again easy and friction-free.
Here’s a look at Main Street when we arrived. Pretty quiet once again.
This was more or less the scene on Main Street throughout the day.
Attraction waits, on the other hand, were definitely longer today.
Part of this is undoubtedly that park capacity has already ramped up between the preview days and the reopening day. (We’d expect this trend to continue to the extent that there’s demand.) Another part is that various attractions kept going down throughout the day–it seemed like 2-3 were down whenever we checked.
I tried to capture the lines for “it’s a small world” and Peter Pan’s Flight in one photo, failing at both in the process.
You can’t tell, but both are spilling out their respective entrances into overflow areas. Each have 20-25 minute waits at this point.
Haunted Mansion had a 25 minute wait shortly after come back up from a brief downtime.
This died down shortly thereafter, settling into near walk-on status by late afternoon.
The longest line each of our visits to Magic Kingdom has been the Splash Mountain gift shop. We haven’t been inside it, but it looks like only some plush and very ordinary t-shirts are in stock at the moment. The rest of the merchandise has been scooped up by eBay pirates.
My view on eBayers is generally “don’t hate the player, hate the game,” which is to say that Disney could easily eliminate this problem if the company so desired. Nevertheless, I’ve gotta admit seeing so many people with tons of bags–and even entire cases–of merchandise left a sour taste in my mouth. It has gotten out of hand. (On a related note, the Splash Mountain reimagining is probably over a year away–expect this stuff to be restocked many times between now and then.)
Notice anything missing from this photo?
(Aside from guests.)
This should make it more obvious.
In both visits thus far, we’ve noticed barely any strollers. It makes sense, but is still odd to see. Reminds us of Tokyo Disneyland.
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover is still down, but “should be operating soon” per a Cast Member. We’ll take that with a grain of salt, as it was down in the pre-closure days in March, too.
Also, don’t touch this…for your safety.
We’ve seen several comments on social media from people who don’t want their photos taken while wearing masks. That’s an understandable position–there is something incongruous about the visuals.
Our perspective is the opposite. When this all inevitably ends and society emerges out the other side of it, we’ll have these photos as tangible reminders of what 2020 was like. Not that this abominable year won’t be burned into our memories regardless, but I’d rather have historical documentation of what visiting Walt Disney World was actually like, not a rosy misrepresentation.
I don’t fault anyone for disagreeing with that view; it probably would not be my take if this were our first and only visit. (Then again, we would not make a first visit right now.)
If you do want to “wear a smile,” there are always prop options or even the character masks that Walt Disney World is selling. Those are a good choice if you want something cheery or themed.
As someone with “resting scowl-face,” I’m fine with the masks. Adding in sunglasses and a hat actually makes me less self-conscious and nearly invisible, which I also like. I can’t wait until the weather is cooler so I can start dressing in full-on John Marston garb, and look really ominous and enigmatic.
The biggest downside for me is hearing and recognizing others. I’m really bad at both of those things to begin with, and the masks just exacerbate that.
While we’re on the topic, guest mask compliance wasn’t quite as stellar as the AP preview day when we reported observing 100% perfection on that front.
On reopening day, it was more like 97%. We saw a few instances of guests walking and eating, as well as masks not covering noses. In a couple of cases, we actually overheard Cast Members politely but firmly correcting this behavior. We consider anything about 95% compliance really solid, so no major complaints here.
If you want to remove your mask, restaurants, designated dining seating areas, and the Relaxation Stations around the park are your options.
Above is the one indoor Relaxation Station, which is located back in Storybook Circus.
The best of these is Tomorrowland Terrace. This one is open air, which is crucial to us, and also offers great views and a nice breeze off the water.
Our only criticism is that Cast Members have been closing off the lower, waterfront tier if the top area isn’t full. Why not just leave the whole thing open? There’s no shortage of Cast Members to wipe down tables, and providing more space to spread out makes guests feel more comfortable.
It’d also be nice if Tomorrowland Terrace were one of the operational restaurant options. That’s unlikely because it has always been seasonal, but having an outdoor and open air dining option would be great. (It certainly has not yet, but we predict guest demand will ultimately come around on this and outdoor seating areas will become favored.)
In general, the current dining slate at Magic Kingdom could use improvement. Especially on the counter service front.
At this point, our biggest preliminary takeaway/recommendation is to arrive late and stay late. Not only will you bypass potential logjams and hiccups at rope drop, but you’ll be positioned to last longer in the Florida heat and humidity, which will allow you to enjoy lower wait times.
This will also give you more time to eat a big breakfast or early lunch, thus avoiding the paltry dining options at Magic Kingdom right now. Really though, not much strategy is required at all–the Walt Disney World experience is currently pretty frictionless and allows for plenty of spontaneity.
Ultimately, another good day in Magic Kingdom with low crowds and a reassuring array of safety measures coupled with near-perfect guest compliance. We realize this doesn’t cover a ton of new ground as compared to our previous report, but the less that changes in terms of crowds, compliance, etc., the better. Walt Disney World is still crushing it on this front, making it a solid time to visit if you’re a local Annual Passholder, Disney Vacation Club member with points to burn, or frequent guest who otherwise feels comfortable and safe visiting.
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YOUR THOUGHTS
Did you attend the reopening day at Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom? What was your experience? Thoughts on any topic discussed here? Are you eagerly awaiting your next vacation ‘escape’ to Walt Disney World, or still apprehensive about everything going on right now? Do you have any questions about the current modified Magic Kingdom experience? Will you be attempting to visit Walt Disney World this summer or fall, or are you waiting until 2021 or beyond? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
Tom,
YOu said “With the exception of Topolino’s Terrace, which we quickly came to regret” in Our Vexing Visit to Wilderness Lodge. I would love to know why you regretted it. I posted here, because I thought you may not look at those comments anymore.
Because the case numbers in Florida have since exploded, and there’s mounting evidence that indoor dining is one of the riskiest scenarios since air-conditioning can effectively spread particles, and your exposure time is greater (since you’re sitting in one spot for an hour or so).
To each their own, but we’re only dining outdoors for the foreseeable future, and attempting to minimize our time spent indoors (with strangers) to the greatest extent possible.
Another great article as always Tom, thanks for the great coverage, and positivity.
Love your observation about strollers in Tokyo. Indeed, when we last visited Tokyo a few years ago, our two kids were 4 and 2. Like all good Americans, we had a giant double stroller, so as to “help them not get too tired”. Over the course of the trip, we couldn’t help but notice 1) the lack of strollers in the park compared to the US parks (we only saw them used for babies who truly weren’t able to walk yet), 2) the fact that we probably had the ONLY double stroller in the entire resort which quickly made us feel like we were driving a tank around, and 3) all the Japanese children, many of whom looked younger than our 2 year old, were actually WALKING.
This completely changed our perspective and made us realize how lazy we were being. That was the last time our oldest rode in a stroller, and we drastically limited the 2 year old after that as well; not surprisingly, they both did just fine a few months later when we went to Hong Kong Disneyland. Once our third starts walking, we’ll be aiming to ‘wean’ him off of stroller use as soon as possible too!
I wouldn’t call yourself lazy. I’m guessing you don’t live in a huge city with public transportation and urban design that makes strollers an actual impediment to getting around easier. Guests of the Tokyo, HK, Paris, and Shanghai parks do live in such places.
We are all by-products of the society in which we live!
I enjoy your blog and hesitate to call you out, but I just can’t read this without saying something. In my opinion you are patting yourself on the back way too much for being “nuanced” and thoughtful. And, again IMO, your faux both-side-ist balance comes down super hard on the side of Disney being open. You seem to assume that anyone in disagreement must not have fully read or comprehended your long-form rationale and is just posting as a knee-jerk reaction without attempting to engage your POV.
Tom, I’ve read every word of it, and I think you are rationalizing the irrational. Your own business interests are aligned with Disney’s, and those interests are at odds with the good of our nation. There were 15,300 new cases in Florida today, surpassing the record worst day in any state (previously NY) by over 3000 cases! Florida is the epicenter of a worldwide pandemic that is ravaging the US’s health and economy. Florida is out of control. There is zero sense in opening up theme parks right now, zero rationale. This is not going to help Florida’s economy. It’s going to prolong and deepen the agony.
This is a blog, not a policy brief or classic journalism (which doesn’t exist anymore, anyway). Tom is allowed to editorialize; to have an opinion. So you don’t agree–-welcome to America. I applaud Tom for trying to address the concerns of the folks who disagree with Disney’s reopening. It’s not easy, I’m sure. Nothing is ever good enough for some people.
I agree with Adam. I love your blog but as someone who lived through this past spring in NYC–life trumps economics every time. Every time! I don’t see a valid centrist position in this case. Disney and other theme parks should not be open at this time.
Since they are open–the stories of people walking and eating –-ugh. I really hope there are no spikes in four weeks or so…and our November trip is dependent on the governor having a complete turnaround on policy and doing science and data for reopening.
@Mary Kate no need to defend. Adam was extremely polite and is allowed his opinion.
Disney World didn’t open as early as Universal did, and are other theme parks open in Florida such as Legoland or Busch Gardens (I honestly don’t know the answer to that). I feel as though less people are complaining about Universal opening back up than Disney. You hardly hear a peep about Universal! It is far more dangerous to eat inside a restaurant in air conditioning than to be outside walking around a 1/2 empty theme park with a mask on and required hand sanitizer prior to boarding a ride. I wouldn’t eat inside any restaurant anywhere in the country right now, but I’d go to Disney World. I think that Tom has provided enough information to let each person be their own judge. The number of cases in the entire state are spread out over millions of people. My mother lives in adjacent Polk County… has several friends and acquaintances and still knows nobody that has tested positive. I have friends in Florida who live on the Atlantic Coast – they, too, still have no friends or acquaintances who have it… my brother works IT for a large company in Tampa and he still doesn’t even know of 1 person to have tested positive. I’m not saying it doesn’t exist, however, I think it needs to be kept in perspective. PS – I live in Texas, work at a university in one of the largest cities and don’t know anyone who’s tested positive, but if you watch the news it sounds like everyone in the state has it. I feel that Disney is a great mental relief to the tragedy that is happening in this world, and being happy and in a good state of mind helps tremendously!
Hey Adam. You nailed it, but then again if the Brickers were interested in transparency you would know the degree to which Disney subsidizes their blog/travel/photography business.
An underemployed former attorney and his non working wife simply can’t live the lifestyle the Brickers blog about without a nice trust fund or early inheritance or deep corporate pockets subsidizing them.
The pictures are cute though!
Brooke,
This blog is not subsidized by Disney (nor are we by a trust fund, inheritance, etc). Revenue is generated via advertising, the vast majority of which is contextual advertising–meaning the ads that display vary from person to person, based upon what Google believes is relevant to their interests.
For further transparency, we do disclose when we’re invited to events or given freebies in the relevant posts. The last such instance was the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge media preview at Disneyland–and we still paid for our own airfare, hotels, food, etc. (Basically, I received access to the land a day in advance, which ended up being more crowded than official opening day, and we still spent thousands of dollars on the trip.) In the past, I’ve done some freelance photography for Disney, but not in nearly two years. Even then, the amount we spent per year on Disney far exceeded photo sales.
For what it’s worth Adam was not totally polite. I trust Tom and find him admirable in his honest assessments. If anyone thinks he or anyone else is pushing something unsafe for personal financial benefit then they should not bother to read that blog. If I thought what Adam wrote was true about Tom I would certainly look elsewhere because this is a disease which can be deadly to the right person so if we’re talking about someone pushing a deadly risk for personal profit that’s a pretty horrible human being. That is not Tom. If anything he’s giving us the best info possible to make a sensible decision for our individual selves. For instance if we do go I know the best spots to do open air dining, it’s good to visually see what steps Disney is taking so we can judge how safe it may or may not be and how crowded it is or isn’t. Thanks Tom. As far as all the new cases I don’t understand why there is any surprise or shock. We shut down to flatten the curve and give hospitals time to prepare and not be overrun. Now we are learning how to live with a disease that will be with us forever. I’m not making light of your numbers Adam but If we (New Yorkers) could have tested more on that day we would still hold the record. As of today our total deaths in NYS are 32,019 (almost two thirds in NYC) and Florida is at 4,242. New York’s total confirmed cases is 406k, Florida is 269,811. We must all do our part and be very careful but panic and fear will not serve anyone any good. I would suggest reading Poe’s Masque of the Red Death to see how well hiding works out. Keep up the excellent work/reporting Tom. You’re truth/info is helping to keep people safe.
Respectfully, have you ordered a pizza since lockdown started? Or had takeout delivered? Had Starbucks? These are not essential either, although they were deemed essential by government officials. If the argument is that every life is more important than any money and we all need stay home and survive on canned foods, then “essential” should only included the very basics being allowed to open and nothing else. Disney is a business and as others have said, they opened well after other Florida theme parks. If you are fine grabbing a pizza or DoorDashing food but think someone supporting Disney is a monster then you’re being hypocritical. Would we all survive for months without takeout or a Disney trip? Yep. If you can’t cook, buy canned foods, cereal, and bread for sandwiches. Would the owners of those restaurants or the guy selling pretzels at Disney survive the huge financial hit and the risk of losing their businesses and homes? That’s a hard question and what Tom has tried to emphasize. Financial ruin can cause people many significant problems. If you don’t want to go to Disney because you are afraid of this virus, that’s ok. But if you are that afraid, then you are most likely sheltering in your home, not going out, and having basic needs delivered. Your odds of the guy delivering your grocery order going to WDW are pretty slim (especially outside of Florida as most Disney visitors are locals). Same with the DoorDash guy, although does anyone else recall the reports just before lockdown of DoorDash guys eating peoples food before delivering??? If you are truly scared and staying home and not going anywhere, someone going to Disney likely won’t affect you. If you are out grabbing Starbucks and takeout or ordering food delivery, then you are clearly ok with risks and need to think about the hypocrisy of your words and actions.
While I maintain that there is more nuance to this than ‘stay closed’, I will also readily admit that when I see each day’s case (and other) numbers for Florida, I cringe. I’ve been hoping for the last 2 weeks that the closure of bars and mask mandates in major counties would reverse the upward trend, but with each day the opposite happens, it’s harder to maintain that perspective or any sense of optimism.
As a general matter, I think the best interests of Disney and the state of Florida are aligned rather than at odds. Simply reopening does not make a business viable (there’s plenty of data showing that people self-regulate), and if things continue along the current trajectory, the long-term negative ramifications for Disney and the state’s economy will far outweigh the short term benefits of reopening. (Even at this point, there arguably aren’t short term benefits–Disney is almost certainly losing money with the current crowd levels and it’s unlikely those with increase with the daily headlines about Florida.) I don’t think anyone wants that–not Disney, not Florida, not me.
Adam, you are 100% correct. People are nuts to take vacations to Florida right now (or for the next year). Even if I lived there, no way I’d step foot in an amusement park.
The COVID cases are growing at a scary rate. Not a good thing in a state that has such a high % of elderly people. Stay safe and healthy everyone.
@bklynsteph: that’s the point!!! Nobody said Adam couldn’t have an opinion. I welcome other viewpoints and hope that I’m given the same respect when it’s time to express mine. The issue I had was centered around the belief that this blog should be completely without bias. Nobody reading this should expect that. It’s called “Disney Tourist Blog” for a reason. And as @mickey1928 inferred; “extremely polite” was perhaps a bit of a stretch.
Are the snack stations open for popcorn and Mickey Pretzels? I haven’t seen any postings that even mention snacks. Thank you very much for your posts! I ordered 3 Suay masks last week but I don’t think they’ll make it for my visit this Thursday and Friday but hopefully for my visit the first few days of August!
Colleen:
I was at MK yesterday (Sunday) and saw the usual snack carts of popcorn, pretzels and Mickey ice cream bars.
Thank you very much Sandy! 🙂 I appreciate it! When I looked on the app the snack stations were not listed (but I couldn’t remember if they are regularly). That’s great to hear. Have an excellent day!
Thanks for the update! Those conditions (outside the indoor rides at least) look reasonably safe indeed. If we could safely and responsibly get onto Disney World property for our early August trip, I’d be greatly relieved by this trip report. Unfortunately, visiting Disney for us involves MCO and an airplane, and Florida is an unmitigated disaster right now.
So glad to see low crowds and masks at an open Disney World, even if we can’t get there! Stay safe and well.
No one has commented on the awesome John Marston reference yet? Great deep dive, Tom. And if you do go full John Marston when the weather cools, I expect pictures – maybe with the Country Bears, or while riding Thunder Mountain.
I’m glad that there is control with the crowds during this corona virus thing. I wish WDW were like that all the time! I sure hope it’s like that the next time I’m there!!! Thank you for the report!
Tom – love your posts but please please stay safe. If you feel at all unsafe please leave and don’t worry about us. We will always be here for you and will keep coming back to your site no matter if we have a trip planned this year or next when all is safe. Your guidance truly helped on my trip last August (and surviving hurricane uproar) and will be helpful again next time I visit.
Neither of these posts really covered the main thing I’d be concerned about:
The attraction queues!
How do you wait for half an hour (or more) indoors and have it not be dangerous?
Not Tom, but I will say that the indoor queues I experienced had more spacing between parties and barriers between crisscrossing lines. They moved pretty quickly, as well.
They seem to be overestimating the wait times quite a bit, as well. When I rode Mine Train, it said 20 minutes, but in actuality it was 12 minutes from the time we entered the line until we were exiting the ride.
It’s never going to be a perfect solution, but it feels safer than navigating the aisles of Publix.
Truly if you want a great experience I recommend going to Universal in Orlando down the street , you will have no headaches. where during covid 19 disney world has given me nothing but headaches and I’m a passholder thinking about canceling!
Just take your cell phone and wallet in the park no bags! Do you really want to be lugging that around while riding rides..leave in car or hotel room! Disney world has great security!
Ok Karen
This is positive news to see that 2/2 days are pretty much as safe as it’s possible to be when out of one’s home in the current environment. As I have a trip booked at the end of July I have been watching this like a (insert predatory bird of choice here).
I have a question that came up from my partner who is coming along mostly for the photography aspects, and it seems like you’re the right person to ask! Namely: what IS the bag-check situation like currently for those with lenses/DSLRs? Also, do you know if rolling backpacks are allowed?
Stay closed is a pretty good solution actually. Have fun dying of Covid because y’all were too ignorant and selfish to stay home
And I’m sorry to be so negative y’all seem like really nice people but after being woken up by sirens every night in April in New Jersey it’s just so hard to see people being reckless. I truly hope there are no cases of Covid from this it’s a terrible disease no one deserves to get. Yes
Your comment is so inappropriate for this blog. As Tom Stoppard wrote, “your opinions are your ‘symptoms’”. Your ‘disease’, undoubtedly, is fear, compounding ignorance.
If you live in Florida theme parks are a way of life! You can’t stop people from going, summer is the time Florida people get out and enjoy nature and theme parks for recreation with their family before school starts up again in August! We dont have snow , we have Disney World ! We have beaches, we dont have lakes we have oceans. Covid 19 has taken everything from Florida residents that’s why we don’t care to ride a mask on a roller coaster , we dont like being home we like the rugged outdoors! We like our roller coasters!
I understand your feelings, but I do wish you would read (or reread) some of Tom’s previous posts about living in Central Florida, right now. Our economy *depends* on Disney being open and Disney is truly taking so many precautions to try to mitigate risk as much as possible.
My sister is a GM of a restaurant about five miles outside of Disney and it’s been on the brink of shutdown for good. As it was, they have had to lay off all of their part-timers. My brother’s girlfriend was furloughed…. it took a week of 8 hour days trying before she could finally get her unemployment to submit and then 7 more weeks to get her first check.
There are certainly people out there that aren’t taking this as seriously as they should. It is scary times, for sure. However, please understand that for a lot of people, Disney is not only a source of income (not just cast members), but a property where they can get out of the house and have everyone around them actually being mandated to follow a set of precautions.
Wow… people like you can stay at home and hide under your bed. Just because you’re pissing ourself doesn’t mean everyone else has to do so. People are free to make their own decisions. Talk about ignorance…
Very rude and unnecessary comment, Sigh. Think before you speak.
I am sorry but you are ignorant. If this is all you have to say then go to another blog. I read Tom’s because he is trying to help us all and cheer us up and tell us the truth. He should not have to read nastiness from anybody.
Tom,
Thanks for the updates, glad to see things are going well so far! I heard the stretching room at Haunted Mansion was repurposed as additional queue space (understandably). Did you encounter any other notable queue modifications? Some potential ones that come to mind are the interactive elements at Big Thunder/7D Mine Train.
Question for you Tom. Are you able to walk around with food and especially drink if you just take your mask down for a bit? We are going Aug 1 and with the weather it will be crucial to stay hydrated
I would say yes! Get several cups of water at any Disney world restaurant to stay hydrated , you can walk around and drink with the mask off! I have done it! When your done I would put the mask back on! Now food you might have to sit down and order food if you go to a restaurant. And if you do definitely wear a mask inside the restaurant.
You’re not suppose to do this. You can go to one of the relaxation areas or outdoor dining places. Or, I’ve seen people step aside away from people to get a drink.
Karen, this is absolutely NOT what the guidelines are. Holding a drink or food in your hand does not give you the privilege to walk around with your mask off. Either you stop (take off your mask) and drink/eat until finished OR while walking, you remove your mask take a drink and immediately put the mask back on. Hopefully the CMs will remind you the next time you try to walk around mask-less.
I imagine the mask situation will only get worse as time goes on. As the people who are against wearing masks and the people visiting from areas that don’t require masks show up, I feel like they’re going to take every opportunity they can to see what they can get away with. I’m afraid dark rides are going to be popular areas for guests to wear their masks as chin guards.
I rerecommending buying a mask that fits online, maybe 2 so you can wash it in the sink and let it air dry in the car, so it doesn’t build up bacteria and stink everytime you use it! It was 87 today and I’m definitely going to get dishwashing liquid soap to wash and air dry the mask. The sweat from the sun in the Florida heat gets on the cloth masks and the stink.
I recommend a breathable mask if you have trouble breathing in 100 degree heat in Florida with a regular mask. If not just get a cloth masks that fit and one you like with a character or fun theme on it. Otherwise you will be buying one there.
Love this post!! I’m so hopeful our December trip will be a go! I have to admit I don’t need mask photos of my family in WDW. This won’t be a year we’ll forget anytime soon;). But we only go every other year or so. If we went as often as Tom and Sarah we probably wouldn’t mind. Keep the posts coming Tom!!
Right? I don’t need any mask pictures for posterity…it’s NOT a good look for me. We took a little hiking road trip instead of our previously planned vacation, so luckily, we got nice non-mask nature photos. 🙂
And the one or two we take without a mask would have the craziest tan lines!!
the reopening of downtown disney in california this week had the ebay pirates waiting for hours before opening there as well. some icky videos of inside the store seeing armfuls of merchandise.
Nice to hear things are going well. We’re visiting this coming week for three separate parks on 3 days and park hopper is cancelled. I think I’ve got my ducks in a row and understand the drill. Strictly normal lines versus virtual queues or fast pass is a relief to me as the former is kind of a headache to follow.
It’s strange that I haven’t heard a peep about refund of the park hopper charge?
Anyway, being masked in Disney with light crowds doesn’t seem any more risky to me than any other things open nowadays. I’ll be a little choosy where I go outside of Disney though.
It’s going to be tough keeping the kids masked 100%, they were a little sloppy at the zoo a couple days ago:)
I spent twenty minutes last night explaining to my husband why this was the only Disney blog he should bother reading. So I was very excited when I thought we sighted you a few times today!
We think today went pretty well and had it not taken place on the surface of the sun would count as one of our best visits.
How do you think food and wine will work? Will they have more tables or areas to enjoy your food or drink? Normally you’re walking around drinking and eating and can’t do that with masks.
Maybe you should read the blog post since Tom doesn’t just offer an opinion on how he thinks it might work but he talks about how it actually does work.