I just hope those areas are shaded or have plenty of umbrellas
To have a opening of the parks is an extremely unique event, and to have it with minimal crowds even more so. Probably second only to the original opening day. It is why I am going.
Unfortunately it is a subject that stirs up all sorts of emotion. Some are better at translating emotions into the written word than others. I dont mean or take any of it personally and feel pretty comfortable in saying I don’t have any right to demean anyone else’s choices. I support my view when pressed, but if someone disagrees and wants to challenge my view I give them respect and try and understand their view. Sometimes agree to disagree. But don’t think all the conversations should be shut down. As I said people are coming here in search of affirmation one way or the other...
I am going. I would not be happy with getting COVID. But, as I do in other aspects of my life, I will do my best to protect myself and my family. It’s not a must-do trip, and I’ve spent a lot of time debating on whether or not to follow through with it. I’m not young, but I’m also not over 65. My 13 yo daughter is going with me. She’s excellent with hand sanitizer and masks and has participated in our discussions about whether or not we should go. For a time, she was in the “no” camp, but is now a firm “yes”. I‘d be devastated if anything happens to her. But we, including my husband, have weighed this against other risks we take in life, along with the likelihood we will have to live a new normal for some period of time. We don’t know if time will always be on our side, and I want to continue to do things with my daughter during the few short years we have until she’s off to college. We’ve also been taking the risk of letting her attend day camp this summer. That, too, was a hard choice, but her emotional well-being was being greatly affected by lack of peer interactions. Emotionally, not having those interactions could also have lasting impact.
I called and had my hoppers removed . It did not do anything to my park reservations or dining . I already received the refund on my card . We arrive 7/31. I called the ticket line.
I think that's Disney's speak for either is allowed. If they were to issue a clear communication at any point during this situation, the castle would likely turn chartreuse with lavender polka dots.
Nobody is making you go. Stay home but don't push your personal views on people that are going.
On a side note, can you guys tell this AP waiting game is getting to me? I had a dream last night that we were in WDW, masks and all, but we bought new tickets and “forgot” to use our passes, still making them a problem in my dreams.
Waiting not so patiently for our July email with the refund options laid out and ready to choose online. I have 0 faith in random phone CM I will be connected to will give completely correct info at this point with a decision that we will be locked into.
MY - granted nonscientific - take on this is that masks that are made to CDC guidance (2 or three layers of cotton material) are not filters so much as barriers. DW and I have probably spent 250.00 on masks trying to find ones which are comfortable and usable. Each time I get a mask I put it to my mouth and try to blow through it. The cotton masks which are supposed to be compliant take a great deal of force to push air through them. This means wearing them the way we do, all the air will go in and out through the gaps on the top and bottom. Not through the cotton weave. This will provide protection from coughing and sneezing but our breath won’t be filtered by the cotton before going into the airspace. Again I am not a scientist.
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