News Disney mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks

[DisneyCane]

If you're in a line passing the CM with a stick of the wait time following the same person to get to the attraction I think you're in a queue.

The stick will likely get a sign attached indicating masks required beyond this point.

 

[CJR]

If you're in a line passing the CM with a stick of the wait time following the same person to get to the attraction I think you're in a queue.

And for added clarification, that CM will probably tell you to mask up. So there shouldn't be any confusion.

 

[disneygeek90]

I agree I am in the queue. But that is not what the policy states. BTW I agree that is probably what the policy means also just really enjoy all the flip flopping in this thread.

Universal explains it more a bit here. Don't see why Disney would have it any different.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Its not about hesitancy. It is about not messing this up where we make it worse. i am fully vaccinated but will still wear my mask until the time is right and this isn't it.

You are gonna wear a mask outdoors after being fully vaccinated? Really?

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

You are gonna wear a mask outdoors after being fully vaccinated? Really?

absolutely

 

[Tony Perkis]

You are gonna wear a mask outdoors after being fully vaccinated? Really?

Why’s it matter? It’s his decision.

It’s a bigger deal when the unvaccinated don’t.

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

Why’s it matter? It’s his decision.

It’s a bigger deal when the unvaccinated don’t.

Thank you Tony. Appreciate that brother.

 

[Kram Sacul]

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

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Chewie...we're home. (even though its stupid we even lost our home in the first place due to bad screenwriting)

 

[Walt Disney1955]

Well, this is progress, and I must admit I am pleased with how fast things are progressing with the masks. This is probably Disney (as well as Universal's) way of gently phasing them out completely. They want to at least make it seem like it is gradual though. But when Cedar Fair took the masks off, Dollywood and Universal, you knew Disney was next. I honestly don't think Disney wants the masks at all, but they have to at least make it look like they don't mind it. Because the masks take away what has always been a clear advantage over every other park in the world, and that is customer service and overall experience. As for "socially distancing" down to 3 feet, I mean, that's normal. When are you ever closer than three feet to another person, even in a line? Sounds like our happy place is getting back to its roots.

Now, if we can just figure out this sticky Canada/US border thing, then we're good, and definitely Florida bound in the fall.

 

[marni1971]

Imagine thinking that a piece of dirty cloth over your face was the difference between your life and death. If you were actually at Disney and you thought that you are the definition of a brainless sheep.

Imagine thinking it wouldn’t offer some protection to others.

Thats the definition of a brainless sheep.

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

Masks are just one thing when combined with other things work very well to beat the spread of the virus. One of the most successful things is tight border controls.

 

[nickys]

Masks are just one thing when combined with other things work very well to beat the spread of the virus. One of the most successful things is tight border controls.

Australia have pretty much the toughest border controls yet have one of the highest rates of the Indian variant currently.

 

[marni1971]

Australia have pretty much the toughest border controls yet have one of the highest rates of the Indian variant currently.

The Indian variant is starting to really take off in the UK despite everything - as of this morning it’s not found to be any more - or less - deadly than previous variants. Just more transmissible. Also so far current vaccines appear to have the desired effect with it. Another reason to get the jab.

 

[nickys]

The Indian variant is starting to really take off in the UK despite everything - as of this morning it’s not found to be any more - or less - deadly than previous variants. Just more transmissible. Also so far current vaccines appear to have the desired effect with it. Another reason to get the jab.

Yep. The variant is spreading fast in the age groups not yet eligible for the vaccine. I think the take up rate in the U.K. in all eligible age groups is very high, which is going to help stop deaths and serious cases, thankfully.

 

[wdwmagic]

The temperature check information has been removed from the Disney site. Maybe they're pulling this a day early.

They are

 

[ParentsOf4]

We are at WDW today, with plans to visit 3 theme parks. Will post photos.

 

[iowamomof4]

I wonder if the new policy might change people's behavior wrt getting in long lines for rides? If it's super hot, I'd probably have to think pretty hard about getting in a 45-minute line if it means putting a mask on. It'll be interesting to see if wait times change at all.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I have an irrational fear that people will remove the mask and their mouths will be gone!

 

[Lilofan]

Australia have pretty much the toughest border controls yet have one of the highest rates of the Indian variant currently.

Slim as it sounds some items may be contaminated and people may touch them, touch their bodies and spread to others. ( ie mail, imported products ). Australia is also a melting pot of Asian, East Indian , etc communities. Good rule of thought is wash your hands constantly , disinfect and don't touch your face.