News Disney mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks

[ElvisMickey]

Same. Until today. Went to two diff places and no masks on customers at all.

That’s what I was thinking when I asked the question. We’ve been doing that here in Florida but now it seems even more pointless than before with the new guidance.

 

[Sorcerer Mickey]

Imagine going the last day you need to wear a mask in the 90-degree sun. Yuck.

we just got here and came with the intention that it would be the last time we could come when masks were enforced, since we have a toddler. I kind of feel like there should be a buffer for people who made reservations with the idea that certain precautions would still be in place.

 

[ToTBellHop]

we just got here and came with the intention that it would be the last time we could come when masks were enforced, since we have a toddler. I kind of feel like there should be a buffer for people who made reservations with the idea that certain precautions would still be in place.

I’m sure you could demand a refund if you are uncomfortable.

 

[GoofGoof]

I’m sure you could demand a refund if you are uncomfortable.

I would think giving maybe a week notice would be appropriate.

 

[ElvisMickey]

Disney should just let everyone go maskless everywhere between 1130am and 3pm and if parents are still there with their kids during these witching hours then they deserve the fury they hath brought upon themselves.

(I'm just kidding)

How about overnight maskless hours between 9PM and 6AM for the “party crowd” ?!

 

[ToTBellHop]

I would think giving maybe a week notice would be appropriate.

They’ve been very clear that changes can occur while you are there.

 

[Roy G. Dis]

How about overnight maskless hours between 9PM and 6AM for the “party crowd” ?!

I'd be okay with that too. Just be quiet when you come back to your rooms.

 

[DavidNoble]

How about overnight maskless hours between 9PM and 6AM for the “party crowd” ?!

9PM - 6AM in Florida weather would be heaven.

 

[GoofGoof]

They’ve been very clear that changes can occur while you are there.

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Don‘t they need time to change the signs, train he CMs on new procedures and publish the new rules so guests actually know what to expect? I would think that would take around a week to do. It would be chaos to announce a change and make it effective immediately. I get people are excited to see restrictions dropped but they should do it the right way to avoid a lot of confusion and potential conflict.

 

[ElvisMickey]

9PM - 6AM in Florida weather would be heaven.

I’m surprised they haven’t tried to upcharge something like that yet...

 

[GaBoy]

They’ve been very clear that changes can occur while you are there.

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Yes. You just can't telegraph this sort of thing in my opinion.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Don‘t they need time to change the signs, train he CMs on new procedures and publish the new rules so guests actually know what to expect? I would think that would take around a week to do. It would be chaos to announce a change and make it effective immediately. I get people are excited to see restrictions dropped but they should do it the right way to avoid a lot of confusion and potential conflict.

They’ve been planning for this, as I’ve been saying. They can certainly accelerate things. Their CEO told them to. Eventually, there needs to be a single date and signs need to change overnight. You can’t change out the signs over several nights. Masks off at DHS but not DAK?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Yes. You just can't telegraph this sort of thing in my opinion.

Looking at other businesses making this decision, you could certainly announce on Friday that this will be the policy Monday.

Universal is effective tomorrow...

 

[GoofGoof]

They’ve been planning for this, as I’ve been saying. They can certainly accelerate things. Their CEO told them to. Eventually, there needs to be a single date and signs need to change overnight. You can’t change out the signs over several nights. Masks off at DHS but not DAK?

They need to train the CMs. That’s the most important thing. Once that formally starts it will be known publicly. They also need to tell guests what to expect. You can’t change the rules overnight...well you can but that’s really lousy customer service.

 

[Smooth]

I’m surprised they haven’t tried to upcharge something like that yet...

Shhhhh.....

 

[GhostHost1000]

They need to train the CMs. That’s the most important thing. Once that formally starts it will be known publicly. They also need to tell guests what to expect. You can’t change the rules overnight...well you can but that’s really lousy customer service.

What would there be to train exactly? Wouldn’t it be more just telling them allow this but not that now?

 

[GaBoy]

They need to train the CMs. That’s the most important thing. Once that formally starts it will be known publicly. They also need to tell guests what to expect. You can’t change the rules overnight...well you can but that’s really lousy customer service.

I dont know but what would that entail? Just review the guidelines in a staff meeting?

 

[ToTBellHop]

What would there be to train exactly? Wouldn’t it be more just telling them allow this but not that now?

Yeah, it is pretty straightforward. Remind guests to wear masks when they enter a building. CMs at queue entrances remind guests to put masks on. CMs throughout attraction continue those reminders, as they’ve done for 10 months. Everyone else is told to stop badgering people outdoors.

Management has already made a plan for locations that will need this enforcement.

 

[HairyChest]

What about transportation, busses, boats, monorail?
Im assuming no masks on boats since it’s outdoors and masking the rest?

 

[disneygeek90]

A bit comical that tomorrow Universal will have no masks outside, and Disney will still be taking temp checks.

Everything has moved so fast. I hope it doesn't come back to bite us.