Potential Plans for Disney World Phased Reopening
Leaders from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and other Orlando area theme parks met today as part of a subcommittee within the Reopen Florida Task Force to determine how and when to reopen parks and other attractions in the Sunshine State. In this post, we’ll share some ideas discussed, what this could mean for Walt Disney World, and potential impediments to these plans.
The subcommittee that met has been dubbed the “Industry Working Group on Tourism, Construction, Real Estate, Recreation, Retail and Transportation,” and includes executive leadership from a wide range of businesses from theme parks to airlines to retirement communities (yes, really). Of relevance for this blog are two group members: Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro and Universal Orlando CEO John Sprouls.
This meeting comes a few days after Florida beaches began to reopen and 24 hours after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claimed that Walt Disney World is “so far ahead of the curve” on reopening and will be “leading the way” in Florida’s plans to begin opening in the coming weeks under the federal government’s Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts…
During the tourism portion of the Reopen Florida Task Force meeting, Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro did not speak. However, Universal Orlando CEO John Sprouls did, and he outlined some of plans to reopen Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
This is significant because, as with security, the health protocol plans here are certain to be collaborative in nature. While some diehard fans of both Disney and Universal project their own aspersions and view the companies in an oddly adversarial light, that doesn’t reflect reality.
While competitors, it’s also true that Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando both exist in the same community, and to some degree, indirectly benefit from one another. In the past, we’ve seen identical changes and policies rolled out simultaneously at the two resort complexes, including 5 years ago when both (plus SeaWorld) installed enhanced security infrastructure overnight.
There have been some diverging approaches between the two on the security screening measures (most notably, Universal uses baggage scanners–something we’d love to see Walt Disney World adopt), but there are a lot of practices that are consistent between the two. This is not coincidence. It’s a foregone that Universal and Disney will likewise adopt nearly identical health procedures and protocol for reopening.
Sprouls outlined a number of possibilities, including increased sanitation throughout the parks, increased use of virtual queue systems, encouraging guests to wear face masks, added social-distancing measures, disinfecting attractions throughout the day, increased use of mobile ordering and contactless payment transactions, staggered seating for shows, screening employees daily, and more.
Much of what was mentioned mirrors the possibilities outlined in a Universal Orlando survey sent out over the weekend. Notably, that survey also mentioned suspending parades and nighttime shows, limiting attendance to half of park capacity, and removing 3D glasses from attractions. (Anything that accelerates the abandonment of 3D is welcome in our book!)
He additionally stated that multiple teams are working on a number of different scenarios for reopening protocol. Moreover, that the theme parks will be guided by state and local officials, as well as health officials with the overarching goal to be keeping employees and guests safe.
This all mirrors recent comments from Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger–along with health safety measures that have been floated for Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and what’s currently being rolled out ahead of Shanghai Disneyland’s imminent reopening. (All as previously discussed in our What Operational & Health Safety Changes Will Walt Disney World Make to Reopen? post.)
For both Universal and Disney, there’s the complicating factor of their theme park operations on the West Coast. While Florida is overzealous about reopening its businesses, California Governor Gavin Newsom is striking a much more tentative tone. The two governors are essentially at opposite ends of the spectrum on this, which is noteworthy here.
California’s more cautious approach to resuming normalcy could end up shaping big business behavior nationwide, as has happened with auto emissions and other things. It’ll be interesting to see what California’s economic task force–which counts Disney’s Bob Iger as a member–determines is the best course of action for that state in the coming weeks.
There’s also the potential matter of trepidation on Disney’s part. The state of Florida is offering some degree of cover with this task force and its official recommendations, which could encourage Walt Disney World to resume operations sooner. However, there’s still the reality that “safety” is part of the Disney brand, and reopening prematurely would damage that.
On balance, it’s tough to predict how this will play out and Disney’s position here is unenviable. It’s somewhat difficult to envision Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando reopening while Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood remain closed. Suffice to say, just because DeSantis wants to reopen the state ASAP doesn’t mean that’s the route Disney and Universal will take.
Florida’s eagerness here comes as the local economy has already been decimated by the shutdown. The bulk of Central Florida’s businesses and employees are dependent upon tourism, and the impacts have already been catastrophic. This is not to say that Florida’s plans (whatever they might end up being) are right–just that the state is in a tough spot.
Visit Florida CEO Dana Young stated that hotels in the state have seen a $1.6 billion drop in revenue over the past six weeks, per Spectrum News 13. In order to get tourism numbers back up, people will need to feel that it’s safe to travel. Visit Florida is thus working on a multi-phase campaign, with the first part focused on Florida residents, encouraging them to visit state attractions.
Part of Visit Florida’s push will involve encouraging Floridians to support local businesses by taking an in-state vacation. This should mesh with the Reopen Florida Task Force’s plans for a gradual and careful reopening that will entail first reopening to Florida residents, then national visitors, followed by international guests.
While this phased approach to reopening the Walt Disney World theme parks has not yet been cemented (far from it), it certainly makes sense. Moreover, it would offer more latitude in a slower rollout of rides, shows, and other offerings (even potentially a phased opening of the parks themselves).
Once in a lifetime or other infrequent Walt Disney World guests are less forgiving (we’re trying to put that diplomatically), but the stakes are lower with Floridians. There’s less of a cost for locals in visiting Walt Disney World. Many are Annual Passholders and those who aren’t don’t have to book airfare, stay in a hotel, etc–many will be happy just to get out of the house and have a public space to walk around.
By contrast, tourists are spending thousands of dollars for their vacations, and may be less receptive to parades, fireworks, attractions, etc., not happening. We’ve already heard from a ton of readers who have expressed similar sentiment. We can’t blame them given the cost of a Walt Disney World vacation, but we all also have to accept the reality that things are going to be a bit different (mild understatement) for a while.
Reopening to locals first with all of the modified health safety procedures would allow Walt Disney World something of a “soft opening” period for the resort complex as a whole. During that time, Disney could test and adjust its new protocol, see what works and doesn’t, and slowly ramp up operations.
When and how long such a “soft opening” would last before welcoming out of state tourists to Walt Disney World is anyone’s guess at this point. However, we likely won’t have to speculate for too long, as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wants a plan submitted to him by the end of this week. We’ll keep you posted as to how the reopening plan shapes up at that point (for a heads up when that happens, subscribe to our free email newsletter).
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YOUR THOUGHTS
What do you think of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort reopening to Floridians before out of state or international tourists? Which of the health security screenings and protocol do you think will come to fruition when the parks reopen? Are you anticipating modified operations—including the elimination of entertainment and reduced ride capacity? Do you expect a phased opening of the parks & resorts? Will you immediately book a trip, or wait until everything is back up and running, and things have returned to normal? Do you agree or disagree with our commentary? 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!
No theme park vacation is worth risking the lives of friends and family. Or,, for that matter, the lives of total strangers. This virus is highly contagious and deadly. There is no predicting how each individual will react to the virus, Nick Cordero, a 30 year old healthy Broadway star just had his leg amputated because of this virus. People who are “recovering” are doing so with permanent lung damage and kidney and liver damage. Or you can contract the virus and be a silent spreader bringing the virus home to your community, your grandparents. I’m a Disney fan.
I’ve been to Disney World more than 20 times and I’ve stayed at just about every hotel in the parks and at every season of the year. There is just no way to promote social distancing. I don’t see how you reduce lines and keep people 6 feet apart in rides such as Avatar and Star Wars. Even if there were a way, how do you keep people apart when wandering through the parks? It’s bad enough trying to pick up take-orders from local restaurants. How do you enforce social distance in Disney World? And who wants to spend thousands of dollars on a Disney vacation without parades and shows and fireworks and character breakfasts? The crowds have been getting too big and the lines too long but I went to Disney World right after 9/11 when the parks were eerily empty. The crowds were missing and so was the feeling of “the happiest place on earth”.
Just to echo your final point – I went to Galaxy’s Edge very shortly after the land opened. The parks were unusually quiet and the first time I saw Galaxy’s Edge the land was almost completely deserted. I thought it was dull, uninspired and a disappointment. Over the course of my 2 week holiday, the parks got busier and each time we visited Galaxy’s Edge it was also busier. The people brought the land alive and I enjoyed it more every time. I have very positive feelings about it now.
Prior to that I would have said seeing a deserted new land virtually alone was the dream situation but without other visitors, the magic was lacking and it was very flat. Who knew the crowds I complain about were also bringing the magic 😀
I totally agree–-the hustle and bustle of people bring it all alive!! I don’t like light crowds either!!
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@Christine
Have you had your temperature taken recently??
love it, you nailed it…sorry fellow Disney lover..difficult to be away from our ” happy place” you are 100% correct!!
YES to bag scanners (disney, for real, you are soooo far behind when it comes to that).
and tom, i’m shocked at your feelings of 3D movies… WHAT ABOUT THE MUPPETS???? don’t sign their death certificate!!!
Laura, my thought is Disney sells 3D glasses at a nominal fee and guests can keep them and use them at all 3D attractions.
And annual passholder bag check lines.
I only had two brief days to enjoy Disney when my son married his Disney Princess bride last September. I hadn’t been there for 30 years and it was my 16 year old daughter’s first visit. We are both anxious to return as soon as they allow Americans from other states. I have been saving since the day we left last September. I subscribed to your blog to streamline my travel arranging. If a discount is offered to offset missing attractions I will be even happier.
Want to go in December, but will only go if things are mostly all operational. I will not spend that money on half a trip. I don’t think most of the precautions are logical now. Masks crazy, we eat all Day and can’t wear them. Kids won’t wear them. 100 degrees, good luck! Trying to get on more rides by registering whole party in at 7 am is crazy! How do you watch 3D movie without the glasses? Temperatures are not indicators of virus. I think that to open now is too soon. If we get the wave of virus again and flu in the fall like the CDC predicts, then any opening now will just mean closing later. I agree about hand sanitizer all over. Cleaning more. Maybe changing buffets to something else. But there will be large groups and people not following rules. Oh what a dilemma to want to go and not go when this is once in lifetime trip!
When this whole thing started, they thought we would flatten the curve, open businesses, then once the cases climbed, close for a while, then reopen, then close..I agree that opening now means just closing again later, but for the folks who now have NO INCOME AT ALL, a few months of income might be able to stave off bankruptcy and pay their bills until they are unemployed again. Speaking from personal experience here…
I think Disney will be really good at giving people a false sense of security, coupled with people really wanting to go. It’ll be easy to convince people it’s ok to go. I have a trip for September planned and I am wishing against hope it’s ok by then. Right now my biggest deterrent is not being fully operational. Half hours half rides no parties. Well at any rate it’s getting me through the worst of it.
yes, people think the “disney bubble” is actually a real thing. like when the boy was sadly attacked by the alligator, i saw dozens of comments from people exclaiming they didn’t think disney allowed alligators on the property, etc. or people who cruise thinking disney ships are immune to all sicknesses (i cruise, trust me, they are clean but not immune). it’s fine to be a fan, or in many cases, a fanatic, but it doesn’t absolve them from being victim same as everywhere else.
Does contactless payment methods mean we won’t need to punch in a PIN when using our magic bands? That would be good.
I am truly hoping Disney chooses to take an independent, highly calculated approach to opening, and not feel pressure from the state. I live in NYC down the street from the hospital tents built in Central Park to handle the virus patient overflow. The ambulance sirens have decreased lately, but were going non stop throughout the city for a few weeks. The devastation and disruption from this is real, and the emotional and mental repercussions have yet to be realized. And as much as I’d love to have our August family Disney trip to look forward to, I will most likely be canceling it mainly because of the required air travel and the fact that our two year old isn’t going to wear a mask and will naturally want to touch everything in sight.
I can’t wait to go back, and am so thankful we have our last trip to draw happy memories from right now. Flight of Passage, Haunted Mansion, Dole Whip, Monorail, Mary Blair tile mural, People Mover, Cheeseburger spring rolls, Kevin… â¤ï¸
We have a free dining trip booked in July and had basically written it off but, lately I was starting to have hope! This would be the 6th year in a row we have taken our daughters and it was planned as a 25th anniversary trip. Unfortunately, if they close all entertainment and want to us to wear masks when it is 100 degrees outside – forget it! This was to be our most expensive trip ever and I am not settling for masks, only some rides open, no entertainment, etc. I am hoping that prior to me having to cancel, Disney will possibly offer me a chance to rebook or give me some sort of options. I do not want them to be careless but only partially opening, masks, screening stations etc. just do not justify the high cost of this trip.
We’re in Seattle and our family had COVID in mid-January. Our 25 year old son brought it to us when he was sick. Took him to urgent care at the hospital and they said it was flu, but didn’t test for flu. Coworkers of his at Microsoft were showing up at work with the symptoms and it spread around the office. The rest of our family had varying degrees of the illness. Teenage daughter had zero symptoms. We were snowed in for over a week when we started to feel sick and probably didn’t expose anyone else. So we’ll go back to WDW in 2021 as soon as it is allowed. It’s perfectly reasonable for Florida to start with admitting it’s own residents, followed by other states. Don’t think there will be international travel allowed for awhile. Maybe they should raise ticket prices to cut back on demand at first.
We definitely won’t be going back to Disney until there’s a vaccine and a good chunk of the works has received it.
Yep. My life is not worth another Disney trip. There will likely be another wave of this next winter and if 1918 is any guide it will be worse.
It seems this virus is more transmissible via airborne particles than previously thought. Here, we are cautioned against walking in public parks as a result. WDW with thousands of people walking six feet apart would still create a fog of virions people WILL inhale.
Also, a recent account from an ER doc in NYC showed that COVID-19 causes a silent pneumonia that is not yet understood but which leaves the lungs pliable even while dangerously lowering blood oxygen levels. “Normal” pneumonia quickly stiffens lung tissues, causing the classic shortness of breath and gasping for air. With COVID-19, in many cases by the time lung stiffness sets in and with it shortness of breath, you are in dire straits.
Way too early to pretend life can return to normal. We need to know more and develop effective prevention and treatment.
If it were just the nuts we’re seeing in “protests” at risk, hey, they’re welcome to be guinea pigs. But people who continue to scoff and demand their “rights” may also infect others who want to be smart with their lives and the lives of their family, friends and community.
our local park district just reopened the bike trails and i shudder for all the exact reasons you just outlined mike. i think it’s a terrible idea. it’s a smaller scale reason of why opening up anywhere people gather is a bad idea.
You don’t need to come on here and regurgitate the fear mongering of the media. Fact of the matter is the statistics don’t back up any of it and if you’re relying on the health experts – they’ve been wrong from the start. If you want to live your life in fear, stay locked up in your house. The majority will live their lives and should be free to do so. In relevance to the conversation, the Theme Parks are far too big of a part of Central Florida and the State to stay closed. That has nothing to do with greed either. More lives will be lost or at the very least destroyed over the economic impacts.
@Common Sense: It is not fear mongering, it is facts. There are simply too many unknowns to be lackadaisical about this. I can empathize with the plight of the businesses being affected, but they will come back, the dead will not.
Family vacation scheduled for the end of September. Staying at AK and being at WDW for a week. This is rescheduled from March when while we were on the way when they closed and we had to turn around. We plan on going. We will use precautions and be smart about it. However if alot is cut, parades, fireworks, shows then I would think twice about spending that kind of money. Disney are experts in people management. I have no doubt they will figure this out and have it safe.
Do not open anytime soon. I am a flordia Freddie then and think our governor is not taking this serious enough. Theme parks will be a haven for sicknesses that spread like covid does. I love Disney but please don’t for the safety of everyone
Even before virus started on our last trip to WDW in October we kept saying – why do they not have hand sanitizer stations set up
Smart people have always brought their own… Just saying…
Almost always have own with me-but one of the days forget it. Must be others that are in this position too
Just open the parks to everyone. If you Don’t want to go then don’t. Stay home and mind your own business. You could die from a number of things it’s just the risk you take when leaving your house. There is a vaccine for the regular flu as well as immunity and it’s still killed more people this year than covid 19.
Yup, true. We shall see. It’s a little more sneaky in its spread but the numbers are all skewed. By both sides of the argument. I work in VA facilities all over the country and they have wildly differing measures in place right now.
Masks–which masks? The N95 masks that give real protection will be in short supply for a long time. Cloth and cheaper masks are not readily available, but even if they hand them out or you bring them, they do not protect you from getting the virus, only decrease the chance of giving it to others. Many rides are much closer than 6 feet to your neighbor. Would the park hand me new masks around the park, sanitizer wipes to wipe down all the handlebars and seats as I board each ride? Increased sanitization does help but would not be 100% effective. Any sanitizing I would do before boarding a ride would take time – will they wait for me to wipe off each seat? Crowds waiting in line even social distancing, but they get antsy and pretty soon the people are 1 feet from you, or the little kids run up and touch your recently sanitized ECV etc? I just cannot visualize a way to make the park truly safe until vaccines are available. Maybe young folks will take a chance, but not me and my hubby aged 72 and 79. And lots of younger folks have preexisting conditions that also make them unlikely candidates for this trip.
And at your age Linda, I probably wouldn’t go either… but that’s the key… everyone should have the right to make their own choices after assessing their risks. I feel horrible for the masses of people that have bought into the fear mongering and think they’re going to die if they don’t have a mask on or if they’re closer than 6 feet to someone else. But they made the choice to feel that way. My family’s procedure wouldn’t change as we’ve always been cautious going to the parks, always carrying hand sanitizer, teaching our son proper hygiene, constant hand washing, changing clothes and showering as soon as we get home (we’re locals)… and yet we’ve still gotten sick a few times. You can’t live in a bubble or live your life in fear. If you have health issues you probably shouldn’t be at the parks in the 1st place. And all the social distancing/face masks will be an absolute joke. They’re simply not viable for a theme park.
Yea but I or someone else might run into someone that went to the park and get it and then I could give it to 10 others etc etc etc
Except for the fact that your numbers are wrong. The CDC doesn’t have final numbers for flu this year, but last year there were ~34,000 compared to the 45,000+ deaths due to covid-19.
Additionally, the cast members will be at risk and not given an option to stay home. So sure, you can go to a covid-19 festival of you want, but you’re putting others at risk.
And these are only reported known cases and deaths, numbers that are obviously too low because national leadership left us in the lurch with late planning and low availability of tests.
Regardless, the flu deaths are annualized and come despite no distancing measures and large numbers of people not getting flu shots. The COVID-19 numbers are for three months with pretty strong social isolation protocols in place. Imagine the toll from this virus with a year of no distancing. These false equivalencies are dangerous and odious.
The reported numbers of both cases and deaths from the Wuhan coronavirus and resulting Covid disease are highly suspect. Numbers from China are worthless. NY death numbers are inflated with deaths attributed but never even tested as positive. I’d be surprised if infection numbers aren’t at least ten times what is reported due to lack of testing. Sure it’s a risk, but there’s zero need to continue overhyping it Chicken Little.
the problem with the flu vaccine is not enough people getting it yearly to create enough herd immunity. stop with the false equivalency. most of the people comparing it to the flu aren’t getting a flu shot to help stem the tide of the flu annually.
B money, YES!!! Some people contract a virus, and you wouldn’t even know they’re “sick”…life keeps moving for them and all is well. Some people are put out for a week or two, then recover, and keep on moving. Some people suffer devastating consequences including death. Not trying to oversimplify it, but that’s life! I write all of this as I’m recovering from COVID-19. I’m 34, healthy, and apart from the annoying chest pressure & dry cough for the last 3 weeks, I feel fine. My father, however, is extremely high risk for suffering serious complications if he contracted this. For that reason, our family has always exercised extreme caution when visiting him in the past, and we haven’t been around him in a month. But it’s our responsibility to protect my father, not the entire world’s! Life must go on. We cannot expect the rest of the nation, Disney World, or any other business to stay closed indefinitely for the sake of the vulnerable. This virus will most likely not just disappear, so we must learn to live with it.
Open up the parks, Disney! We’ll be there (with or without sanitizing stations)!
We’re front line medical professionals from Seattle, both had COVID last month. Hubby had the “top 3” symptoms – while I had nothing. We both had to stay off work, as we obviously were contagious. It was odd as I felt just fine, it was surreal my test was positive. Any pre-screening is useless. In my situation, I’d have passed, no fever or symptoms – yet I would spread to anyone near me in the parks. Our spring break trip to Orlando was canceled, not planning any travel until there are universal protections; vaccine and approved treatment. Patients we see now, it’s really just luck as to what works and what doesn’t.
How’s your confidence in the testing at your place? I just saw FDA approved a home test. It will be interesting to see how well it works and the accuracy numbers.
They need to come up with contactless options immediately. Fingerprint scanning and punching in your pin for dining plans need to become a thing of the past. I don’t really even want to touch my magic band to a machine that 40,000 other people have touched their magic bands to. It’s a long road ahead but if anyone can pave the way, it’s WDW!
thank you for what you do. my best friend is a nurse and i get a lot of updates from her. her shifts sound like hello minus the o.
We had a two day trip to WDW planned for July when we go for our beach week. We decided this week to cancel Disney and will likely cancel the beach trip altogether. Mom is 79 and my sister has two close family members at her house that have diabetes. We just can’t see a way to keep them safe either as a carrier or getting sick. I had a mild case, so I’m fine. But it’s not worth the risk to us. I’m fine with things reopening as others may feel the risk is worth it. I’m soooo bummed, but canceling is right for us. Looking forward to 2021 trip.
We are supposed to be in Florida in September. At this point all we can do is hope for a positive outcome. We will make our final decision in July 🙁
Agree with Mike, even i’m a lover biggest huge fan, until an established vaccine or cure, i won’t be expose to anything. But i really really missed that mouse so so hard. Hope this pass quickly and in the most healthy way. From Argentina, Kisses to all!
I agree 100% with you.
I don’t trust Florida’s governor, neither his principles nor his policies, so if he recommends that Disney opens to generate tourism revenue, then Disney can count us out, and we’ll see about going to visit WDW in a couple of years.
they’e gonna kill us all, just so people can ride an attraction with little dolls singing
I am so excited! I feel I have had the virus and recovered as the rest of my family too.
How excited will you feel when round 2 comes around and instead of recovery you lose one of your family members? 😉
Screenings do not amount to anything as people can be asymptomatic. They can do whatever they want. I’ll let others be the sacrificial lambs. My family’s safety is more important than any theme park trip. As such, until there is an established vaccine, we won’t be anywhere near a theme park.
EXACTAMUNDO MIKE!!!
Plus, even if they do open, you know they won’t practice any kind of safety or social distancing. Just look at how the people crowded the Florida Beaches when that idiot Governor allowed them to open. People were on top of one another, no masks, not a care in the world.
That was only in one county, Duval County. It’s the county where Jacksonville is. It was not the whole state; just that one county commission decided to open their beaches. Plus this is a commission to study re-opening, nothing has re-opened. I’m not a fan of the governor but get your facts straight.
Ummm Brighter, I’ve got my facts straight. I said the Governor allowed them to open the beaches. I didn’t say they all opened. By the way, Miami County looks like they may open their beaches soon.
Florida is going to be in dire straights in about 3 to 4 weeks and with all those seniors down there, the death rates are going to e through the roof!
The beach pictures were fake. The beaches were not that crowded.
I agree! I cannot believe they are opening anything with the current state of things down there!
They are reaching new peak numbers everyday, still opening things…SMH
If Disney is going to open with no parades, fireworks, etc, they need to lower admission prices. They probably won’t reopen all their hotels either due to overhead costs.
I see the toll this virus has taken on my state (NJ) and NY. And I believe our governors have more concern for the long term health and welfare of their residents than the health of their economies, as opposed to Florida’s governor, who sounds like his only consideration is the dollar.
As I type this, Governor Cuomo is on The Daily Show saying how deadly and contagious this virus is and how quickly it spreads. In NYC, it is impossible to social distance, and I believe it is also impossible to do so in any theme park. And so, I will wait for however long it takes until I feel safe to return to Disney World. And for the others who feel differently, I wish them much luck with their health and their family’s health. .
What makes you think there will be a vaccine? That’s far from a guarantee.
No vaccine? then that’s even more of a reason not to open too soon.
It’s likely to be a while even though a lot is being invested in research right now. Approvals and production take time. Then, how many will refuse the vaccine? While many of us wouldn’t like it, Disney could require inoculation for entry.
Why is everyone to be used as nice rats with a vaccine that we know nothing about, listen it’s simple wash yr hands keep the parks clean and people learn to cover yr mouths when you sneezing or coughing! It’s that simple. I don’t care to be vaccinated until I know more about it