So what are your thought on masks around the resorts?

[Seabean]

cdc has okd opening of swim clubs etc.

OK, good to know

so was going to cancel buffet restaurants

That's good, but something that we CL lounge people can't really do. Would they have CL CM's act as servers/runners to get the guests their plates of food?

 

[stfxkid]

cdc has okd opening of swim clubs etc.

OK, good to know

so was going to cancel buffet restaurants

That's good, but something that we CL lounge people can't really do. Would they have CL CM's act as servers/runners to get the guests their plates of food?

You could have a cast member infront of the food placing items onto a plate for you from the chaffing dish.

 

[Devil13]

Didn't go through the whole thread but my late-August reservation would hinge on masks. Completely understand if there is a need for them and it's required, not opposed to the rule itself.

That being said, banging around in 90+ degree weather with 10000% humidity with a mask on, isn't my idea of a good time. You could give me endless fastpasses to every ride in all 4 parks and I don't think I could do it.

I'm from up north (Boston) and the Florida heat without a mask makes me question my decision to be down there in the summer. Adding a mask would be a deal breaker.

Everything else they announced as a safety precaution wouldn't phase me at all.

I envy those of you who could do it!

 

[stfxkid]

Didn't go through the whole thread but my late-August reservation would hinge on masks. Completely understand if there is a need for them and it's required, not opposed to the rule itself.

I think mask will likely still be required in August.

 

[Devil13]

I think mask will likely still be required in August.

Think you're right. It would rule me out for the year as that's really my last chance to go (after April and June reservations were wiped out).

 

[OffToDWD]

I'm fine with it and expected it to be required. I just wonder how well (or if) they will enforce it...

 

[Kestryl]

I listened in to the livestream of their proposal to Orange County. Disney said they will deploy their "Social Distancing Squad" members, and provide training to cast members to positively encourage guests to follow safety protocols.

They also mentioned having some relaxed zones outside the parks where masks would not be necessary.

I’ve been seeing comments about the relaxed zones. Curious to see how this works. I imagine they will be used quite frequently, which either means lots of people mask-less next to each other or a poor CM trying to get people to line up to enter.

 

[nkereina]

Sorry if its been mentioned, but I think its telling that Legoland is only recommending masks as opposed to requiring them. It begs the question if Legoland is being too liberal in their policies or are the rest being overly cautious? It will be interesting to see who bends first - will Legoland receive pushback and make masks a requirement, or will Disney and Universal receive pushback and flip to "recommended" rather than "required". This is obviously a hot topic and divisive issue, so I can see it leading to confrontations or uncomfortable situations if someone is seen "unmasked" in the parks that require it.

 

[maxiesmom]

Sorry if its been mentioned, but I think its telling that Legoland is only recommending masks as opposed to requiring them. It begs the question if Legoland is being too liberal in their policies or are the rest being overly cautious? It will be interesting to see who bends first - will Legoland receive pushback and make masks a requirement, or will Disney and Universal receive pushback and flip to "recommended" rather than "required". This is obviously a hot topic and divisive issue, so I can see it leading to confrontations or uncomfortable situations if someone is seen "unmasked" in the parks that require it.

Overly cautious = a bit uncomfortable wearing a mask
Not cautious enough =possibly sick or dead

Even though masks are not foolproof, I know which side I would rather err on. And I truly hope Disney has a no tolerance policy for anyone who refuses to wear a mask in the themeparks.

 

[4Hawks]

I don't mind at all. In fact, I find it comforting...but I work in public health, so I am more paranoid than the average person. We're thinking about booking a resort-only trip for the week of the 4th, before the parks open. I wonder how it will work at the pool. I'm guessing we'd take the masks off to get in the water? Or are they not opening the pools? (forgive me if it's already been discussed).

 

[Heather07438]

Are any studies being worked on to better define when masks are the most effective?

We should be cautious not to add things that make little difference but make the whole process more tedious. I'm not yet sure what effect wearing masks on open resort grounds is going to have if groups are basically staying away from each other and not standing closely.

If it doesn't do much beyond making the other situations where masks do significantly reduce infection spread feel more intolerable, maybe it's not a good move forward. Needs more data.

 

[4Hawks]

Are any studies being worked on to better define when masks are the most effective?

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=masks covid&pos=2

 

[Heather07438]

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=masks covid&pos=2

Rational Use of Face Masks in the COVID-19 Pandemic
^This one looks interesting

I'm having a hard time finding studies that differentiate between applications.

 

[TigerlilyAJ]

Sorry if its been mentioned, but I think its telling that Legoland is only recommending masks as opposed to requiring them.

What I see from the difference is that the two parks (LL and WDW) are different. I was at LL on New Year's Eve this year, and it was hopping, but nowhere near as chokingly crowded as I was at WDW at certain points from Jan 1-8 right afterwards. LL is much more outdoors. (So it would be harder to tour there on a bad-weather day.) They have some dark rides where you're inside, but a much higher percentage of the time in line, eating, meeting characters, and on rides is outdoors compared to WDW. Their fireworks are seen from an amphitheatre on the waterfront, for which they could reduce capacity to allow social distancing, like Shanghai DL is doing for some shows. If LL reduces capacity in the park, say to 50%, social distancing sounds very do-able and less exposure in its more al fresco setting.

 

[4Hawks]

Are any studies being worked on to better define when masks are the most effective?

I don't think we can pinpoint exactly when/where masks are most effective, but there is sufficient evidence to say that there virus can travel a good distance in respiratory droplets (more than 6 ft) and that wearing masks reduces this distance and the size of the droplets. Respiratory droplets are released when we breathe and talk (and sing)...so simply covering your face when you sneeze or cough isn't enough.

Here's a good article on modeling:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32355904/
A good review of clinical trials:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7191274/
A review of studies on airborne transmission:
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/8/2932/htm
A couple of articles on the dynamics of respiratory droplets (in layman's terms, but link to scientific article is included):

https://hub.jhu.edu/2020/05/11/fluid-dynamics-of-coronavirus-pandemic/
http://news.mit.edu/2016/sneezing-fluid-cascade-not-simple-spray-0210

 

[buzznina]

I don't think we can pinpoint exactly when/where masks are most effective, but there is sufficient evidence to say that there virus can travel a good distance in respiratory droplets (more than 6 ft) and that wearing masks reduces this distance and the size of the droplets. Respiratory droplets are released when we breathe and talk (and sing)...so simply covering your face when you sneeze or cough isn't enough.

Here's a good article on modeling:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32355904/
A good review of clinical trials:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7191274/
A review of studies on airborne transmission:
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/8/2932/htm
A couple of articles on the dynamics of respiratory droplets (in layman's terms, but link to scientific article is included):

https://hub.jhu.edu/2020/05/11/fluid-dynamics-of-coronavirus-pandemic/
http://news.mit.edu/2016/sneezing-fluid-cascade-not-simple-spray-0210

The mask stops the droplets when worn by the person who has the virus, that is where it's most effective. The big reason for requiring masks, is that there are a very high % of asymptomatic people who have little to no symptoms and feel like they should not have to wear a mask because they feel fine, but yet they're the ones spreading it.

In regards to them being required, I have no problems with it. Some protection is ALWAYS better than no protection at all.

 

[JOLT]

Rational Use of Face Masks in the COVID-19 Pandemic
^This one looks interesting

I'm having a hard time finding studies that differentiate between applications.

a lot of these articles talk about surgical mask and not cloth masks or face coverings.

 

[wdw4rfam]

My husband just said load up the Starbucks card and Disney gift cards-we will need to have a drink in our hands the entire trip.

 

[babets_99@yahoo.com]

I am not fine with it. If it is still required when my scheduled vacation rolls around I will simply cancel and move on. There are other places that I can spend my money on and enjoy it mask free. To each their own. I do not accept this as our new "normal".

 

[MATTERHORN]

To the people who are ok with wearing a mask their whole vacations, do they wear mask now at work/home all day? I'm just asking. I wear one indoors 5 days a week, 8 hours a day and hate it. I have pretty much decided not to go anywhere a mask is required unless I absolutely need to (groceries, but I've tried to do pick up). I could only imagine wearing one in Florida heat for 10 hours, sweating. A mask wet from sweat. Again, just asking, out of curiosity.

I do have a reservation for September (rescheduled from April). I'll wait it out until 30 days before to see what's changed from now until then. if I don't go I'll wait until 2022

No, I don't wear one at home all day. But I also don't have 5000 people walking around my home like they would at the resorts. I too, cannot stand them even for small trips to the store so I would be one that will wait to go!