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As Amusement Parks Reopen, Will Americans Ride Rollercoasters in a Pandemic?
Wall Street Journal ^ | June 2, 2020 | Scott Patterson

Posted on 06/02/2020 7:01:24 AM PDT by C19fan

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To: MCH

Everyone should have been wearing gloves years ago. Those rides are filthy. Especially after Gay Days at Disney.


21 posted on 06/02/2020 8:10:54 AM PDT by bgill (Idiots. CDC site doesn't recommend wearing a mask to protect from COVID-19)
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To: fireman15

Gosh, that’s hilarious.
I can see where it can be a fun social experience, certainly a more exciting atmosphere than an activity center.


22 posted on 06/02/2020 8:11:11 AM PDT by GnuThere
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To: C19fan

Are the proprietors going to sanitize the rides after each use? That seems too daunting a task, as coaster profits aren’t designed to have idle time like that, not to mention the extra staff you would need to keep it a timely process.


23 posted on 06/02/2020 8:54:33 AM PDT by KobraKai
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To: C19fan

Will Americans pay $120 admission and parking to stand in line three hours in the hot midday sun to ride one?

Not this one.


24 posted on 06/02/2020 10:20:10 AM PDT by diplomatic_immunity
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To: irishjuggler

I went to Target this morning. Gone are the signs requiring masks and the red tape arrows on the floor, and the two entrances are both open again. The overhead announcement mildly said to consider wearing masks.

In Texas, Covid is pretty much history.


25 posted on 06/02/2020 10:45:25 AM PDT by Moonmad27
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*I went to Target this morning. Gone are the signs requiring masks and the red tape arrows on the floor, and the two entrances are both open again. The overhead announcement mildly said to consider wearing masks.

In Texas, Covid is pretty much history.*

And that’s why it’ll be back. Just wait.


26 posted on 06/02/2020 11:18:09 AM PDT by AirForceVet1988 ("As the pattern gets more intricate and subtle, being swept along is no longer enough.")
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The wife and I were planning a Disney World trip for my 60th birthday in a couple of years, so we decided to look into the current costs to budget and save for it.

FWIW - we lived in Florida for most of our lives and had great memories of trips we had taken. Right after our honeymoon in Jamaica, but before we went back to work, we visited the Mouse. My son was conceived at the Caribbean Beach Resort. Many birthdays and anniversaries were spent in Disney World and we usually stayed on property.

My wife and I took a trip and stayed at the Yacht and Beach Club when they first opened, so she wanted to stay there again. We figured five days and four nights.

Sticker shock...

Airfare, round trip for 2 not too horrible at $800.

Hotel, the Y&BC now STARTS at $500 per night! Ouch!

Tickets, a four day pass with park hopper is now over $600!

Food estimate was $100 a day, per person!

So about $5000 total before souvenirs...

I don’t think so...


27 posted on 06/02/2020 12:16:24 PM PDT by Crusher138 ("Then conquer we must, for our cause it is just")
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To: AirForceVet1988

I doubt it’ll be back in Texaa.


28 posted on 06/02/2020 12:52:06 PM PDT by Moonmad27
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*I doubt it’ll be back in Texaa.*

How naive of you.


29 posted on 06/02/2020 5:17:43 PM PDT by AirForceVet1988 ("As the pattern gets more intricate and subtle, being swept along is no longer enough.")
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