Cruise and Theme Park Operational Updates due to Coronavirus

[rteetz]

I'm sure it is somewhere in this thread, or forum (I did search, did not find), but was wondering what the new procedures will be for the Skyliner relative to the virus. Will each cab be sanitized as guests depart and before next guests enter?

I don’t believe it’s been said. I would imagine only one party per cabin at the very least.

 

[cakebaker]

I know many say they are aware of the risks, but I’m wondering what they would do if they actually got sick while on their trip.

While we decided not to go, this question was one of the major factors in our decision not to go. It’s not because of what we’d do if any of us became ill with the virus, but if any of us got ill to the point of needing to get medical care at all.

I think unless it’s actually happened to you, it probably seems unlikely, but it has to us. My grandson was just 2 and became ill the last day of our trip. We drove and on the morning we left, his fever spiked to 103 and we could not get it to come down. We ended up having to stop at an ER a couple of hours after we left WDW. He was treated and released, but we had to spend 2 days in a local hotel as they didn’t want him traveling until his fever subsided.

I can’t imagine having to stay in Fl in hotels I’m not familiar with, let alone whatever procedures they may have for their ER’s. For a time here, even children could not have their parents with them in the room. We couldn’t imagine having him be alone, in a strange place if he got sick.

 

[Runnsally]

My understanding is that, generally, masks only protect others (to a degree). They only protect you if you’re using a filter. I plan to use the chiffon one outside at the parks. I have non-filtered cotton and linen masks I’ll use indoors at WDW, and filtered ones I’ll use at the airport and on our flight.

This may be obvious, but avoid masks with exhalation filters (like the type of masks construction workers/painters may wear) as this protects you, but not others as the air leaving your mask is unfiltered. Placing a filter inside a mask is okay.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Yeah, I kinda figured most people would have driving home as the backup plan if they’re sick and won’t stay in FL to quarantine. Haven’t heard of one person saying they would stay in FL until they were better.

Sadly, those who are sick and have long drives could expose others along the way home at rest stops, gas stops, and if they stop at motels. Not so good and one of the scary things about people traveling right now.

Driving home if sick is probably the best solution, staying in Florida and having the ability to properly isolate yourself for the duration of your illness anywhere that isn’t home would be so difficult. And imagine if that person ended up so sick for weeks, months, before they could drive themselves back home.

Getting home ASAP is probably best for anyone who gets sick on vacation. It is scary to think about all the spots they could expose people along the way, but probably the least bad of all the choices (except not traveling lol, but we won’t go there). Really, the people who we all need to be most concerned about no matter where we live are those who are sick but drag their feet in isolating themselves for a variety of reasons (I thought I was fine, I just needed to ______, etc.) In regards to Disney, you know there’s going to be those jerks who need to get their last park day in, despite not feeling great, then oopsies next day turns out they’re positive.

 

[dislee1164]

Do we think the wait times will be listed on the MDE app for CM preview days? I want to know if I can stalk my app instead of working tomorrow!

 

[Clockwork]

My Costco had a ton of them, too. They are the absolute best ones to wear in the heat, or for long periods of time.

If anyone here finds disposable masks in a larger size please post about them. It would be much appreciated. They just don’t seem to make a disposable mask for the full figured, big headed person!

 

[Mfowler7828]

Do we think the wait times will be listed on the MDE app for CM preview days? I want to know if I can stalk my app instead of working tomorrow!

Yes I am way more interested in these numbers then the Covid figures. I need to start making a proper touring plan.

 

[OKWFan88]

Yeah, I kinda figured most people would have driving home as the backup plan if they’re sick and won’t stay in FL to quarantine. Haven’t heard of one person saying they would stay in FL until they were better.

Sadly, those who are sick and have long drives could expose others along the way home at rest stops, gas stops, and if they stop at motels. Not so good and one of the scary things about people traveling right now.

We'll be going to Disney in less than a week (hubby and I) and have been working from home for the past three months. Other then taking my dog for a walk and a Target run once, we have not interacted with anyone else. We will be very diligent on mask wearing, disinfecting and social distancing while we are in Orlando. But, if worst case happens and we get sick while we are in Orlando, we will be able to quarantine in FL for at least two additional weeks if necessary. Just to be safe, we are bringing our work computers just in case, so we will still be able to work. But if we are feeling fine and able to travel home, we will be self-quarantining when we return home for two weeks regardless of how we are feeling. We live in CO and there are no restrictions (yet) on traveling to FL. But we still will do the right thing and quarantine when we get back home.

 

[gatechfan99]

The truth is unless you are going full hazmat suit no mask will protect you completely. But any mask will protect more than no mask. Where Disney wants to fall on that scale is up to them. Personally I wear a cooling gaiter mask, I don’t know yet if Disney will allow it but am hoping they do.

FWIW, just saw on Twitter where Shannon from WDW Prep School says that Disney is about to get more strict with the ear loop requirement and crack down on the gaiter masks. So if you're planning on using them, probably should have a backup with ear loops with you.

 

[MaC410]

FWIW, just saw on Twitter where Shannon from WDW Prep School says that Disney is about to get more strict with the ear loop requirement and crack down on the gaiter masks. So if you're planning on using them, probably should have a backup with ear loops with you.

I wonder if they would accept a gaiter mask with ear loops cut into it like Tim Tracker has been using in all his videos.

 

[skeeter31]

Me too, but we’ve won’t be going. First time I ever managed to get tickets to an AP event.

Wait, so you reserved spots for the AP previews and won’t be going? Why did you even bother signing up, knowing you weren’t going (this board has known your feelings on traveling to Disney now for months and the signups were well after you stated you wouldn’t be going)? So you knowingly took spots from people who would have wanted to go?

 

[TakesFaithTrust&PixieDust]

I don’t believe it’s been said. I would imagine only one party per cabin at the very least.

Skyliner trainers and coordinators started today. Tomorrow regular cast will start with their new training guidelines. I’m sure more will come out tomorrow.

 

[Jothmas]

We'll be going to Disney in less than a week (hubby and I) and have been working from home for the past three months. Other then taking my dog for a walk and a Target run once, we have not interacted with anyone else. We will be very diligent on mask wearing, disinfecting and social distancing while we are in Orlando. But, if worst case happens and we get sick while we are in Orlando, we will be able to quarantine in FL for at least two additional weeks if necessary. Just to be safe, we are bringing our work computers just in case, so we will still be able to work. But if we are feeling fine and able to travel home, we will be self-quarantining when we return home for two weeks regardless of how we are feeling. We live in CO and there are no restrictions (yet) on traveling to FL. But we still will do the right thing and quarantine when we get back home.

I too would stay in Florida if I got sick and will also bring my work laptop to use if I am able. Staying in Florida for an extended period of time is not the terrifying experience that some people are trying to portray it as. Also, I've been in the hospital while on vacation before and it is just like going to the hospital at home, no better or worse. My only health related concern while traveling is becoming ill outside the United States. That might be an ordeal. As long as I'm in the U.S., my insurance is good and I'm sure there are doctors in Florida who will know what to do.

 

[Krandor]

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[snicketfan]

FWIW, just saw on Twitter where Shannon from WDW Prep School says that Disney is about to get more strict with the ear loop requirement and crack down on the gaiter masks. So if you're planning on using them, probably should have a backup with ear loops with you.

This is great to see. I work with two people who wear the gaiter "masks." They are single ply, tissue paper thin, and constantly slipping down. I don't really believe they should be considered an acceptable face covering as they don't adequately cover the nose. Glad Disney will be enforcing its ear loop/tie rule, which allows the nose to be securely covered.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Wait, so you reserved spots for the AP previews and won’t be going? Why did you even bother signing up, knowing you weren’t going (this board has known your feelings on traveling to Disney now for months and the signups were well after you stated you wouldn’t be going)? So you knowingly took spots from people who would have wanted to go?

She has said multiple times she booked it in hopes they could make it work but the situation in Florida has gotten too bad to go, I know she mentioned reconsidering keeping a resort stay if it lined up with previews.

I don’t think I would lump her in with those of us who have been sure we won’t be going for the next while.

 

[zemmer]

This is great to see. I work with two people who wear the gaiter "masks." They are single ply, tissue paper thin, and constantly slipping down. I don't really believe they should be considered an acceptable face covering as they don't adequately cover the nose. Glad Disney will be enforcing its ear loop/tie rule, which allows the nose to be securely covered.

I can’t keep traditional masks up on my nose. I have several gaiters that I tightened up on my sewing machine and they are very snug and secure.

 

[skeeter31]

She has said multiple times she booked it in hopes they could make it work but the situation in Florida has gotten too bad to go, I know she mentioned reconsidering keeping a resort stay if it lined up with previews.

I don’t think I would lump her in with those of us who have been sure we won’t be going for the next while.

Ah ok. I hadn’t seen that part mentioned. Makes sense then.

 

[DGsAtBLT]

I too would stay in Florida if I got sick and will also bring my work laptop to use if I am able. Staying in Florida for an extended period of time is not the terrifying experience that some people are trying to portray it as. Also, I've been in the hospital while on vacation before and it is just like going to the hospital at home, no better or worse. My only health related concern while traveling is becoming ill outside the United States. That might be an ordeal. As long as I'm in the U.S., my insurance is good and I'm sure there are doctors in Florida who will know what to do.

Extending time in and spending 2 weeks in Florida isn’t terrifying, the logistics of isolating in a place that is not your home (in a hotel, a rental, whatever), away from your support system if you’ve got one, and possible being very sick for months is difficult and possibly scary.

We’re not talking a bug you’re more than likely to get over quickly here.

 

[Krandor]

This is great to see. I work with two people who wear the gaiter "masks." They are single ply, tissue paper thin, and constantly slipping down. I don't really believe they should be considered an acceptable face covering as they don't adequately cover the nose. Glad Disney will be enforcing its ear loop/tie rule, which allows the nose to be securely covered.

When I got to six flags I prefer my darth Vader gaiter for rides since on a roller coaster or something like that because I often feel like my surgical mask type is going to come off (though it hasn't happened) and the gaiter I know isn't going anywhere. I like surgical for walking around though.