News Disney mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks

[Parker in NYC]

Fair enough. At least you have been honest in saying that you are not following the science, but going on your own feelings. Which, while I disagree with, I can respect. But for those who say they are "following the science," this makes sense.

THANK YOU.

 

[Parker in NYC]

Yeah there's no way the majority of the non-vaxers are gonna comply.

And the seasons, they go round and round
And the painted ponies go up and down
We're captive on the carousel of time
We can't return, we can only look
Behind, from where we came
And go round and round and round, in the circle game

 

[acup313]

Fair enough. At least you have been honest in saying that you are not following the science, but going on your own feelings. Which, while I disagree with, I can respect. But for those who say they are "following the science," this makes sense.

I think the issue is that a lot of people who aren’t vaccinated are going to ditch the masks. Which puts some people such as young kids at risk.

 

[Ripken10]

Yeah there's no way the majority of the non-vaxers are gonna comply.

I am curious what the 2 to 12 year old will be doing. Will most unmask as well and Universal look other way. Will parents unmask but make their child wear a mask (especially love entertaining this thought when it comes to 2 year old, because at that age they can not comprehend the reasoning they have to wear it but their parents wouldn't).

I am not saying whether I think they should wear masks, just what most will be doing, and what parents of (especially the younger ages) will do.

 

[SoFloMagic]

Here are the new UO mask guidelines -

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Seems premature given vaccination rates. But win-win for them. They get to say they're following cdc guidelines while putting it on the guest to ensure compliance and saving a ton of labor.

If you're gonna go this route, at least have the balls to say "Adults who are not fully vaccinated and all children 2-11 who are not enrolled in a vaccine clinical trial should wear masks whenever indoors". Wouldn't be much wordier than some of Disney's announcements

 

[DznyGrlSD]

I am curious what the 2 to 12 year old will be doing. Will most unmask as well and Universal look other way. Will parents unmask but make their child wear a mask (especially love entertaining this thought when it comes to 2 year old, because at that age they can not comprehend the reasoning they have to wear it but their parents wouldn't).

I am not saying whether I think they should wear masks, just what most will be doing, and what parents of (especially the younger ages) will do.

Kids under 12 are already going maskless in the parks, and everywhere. It is what it is.

 

[DC0703]

The question now is, when will Disney announce no masks indoors? Tonight?

God I hope not. We are fully vaccinated and heading to Disney tomorrow for our first trip in three years. I was all for the removal of masks outdoors - even among the unvaccinated, it has been known for a while that spread is minimal outside. But I am not sure I would be ready or comfortable being packed in an indoor queue line with thousands of unmasked people, even with the vaccine.

 

[HairyChest]

I am curious what the 2 to 12 year old will be doing. Will most unmask as well and Universal look other way. Will parents unmask but make their child wear a mask (especially love entertaining this thought when it comes to 2 year old, because at that age they can not comprehend the reasoning they have to wear it but their parents wouldn't).

I am not saying whether I think they should wear masks, just what most will be doing, and what parents of (especially the younger ages) will do.

This is where bieng a parent/guardian kicks in. If you are worried about your child getting COVID, you don’t take them to the theme parks. It’s your responsibility to protect your child. Not theme parks.

 

[Tamandua]

I think the issue is that a lot of people who aren’t vaccinated are going to ditch the masks. Which puts some people such as young kids at risk.

Young kids have never really been at risk though unless you cherry pick some outlier case.

 

[Parker in NYC]

This is where bieng a parent/guardian kicks in. If you are worried about your child getting COVID, you don’t take them to the theme parks. It’s your responsibility to protect your child. Not theme parks.

Too bad for the kids whose parents don't give a darn. My heart goes out to them.

 

[Tamandua]

This is where bieng a parent/guardian kicks in. If you are worried about your child getting COVID, you don’t take them to the theme parks. It’s your responsibility to protect your child. Not theme parks.

Good point. I would take it further and say that if anyone is worried about getting covid, just don't go instead of trying to police what everyone else does. I'm always amazed when healthy, vaccinated people who aren't even in an at risk category start panicking because mandates are going away for other people. If you're that much of a worrier then you have no business going out into public right now.

 

[donsullivan]

Looks like Sea World pulled the switch as well.

Park Safety - Health and Safety Commitments | SeaWorld Orlando

As part of our continued commitment to the safety of our guests and Ambassadors, and in accordance with guidance from state and local officials, SeaWorld Orlando is taking the below measures.

seaworld.com

 

[HairyChest]

Too bad for the kids whose parents don't give a darn. My heart goes out to them.

Catching COVID would be the least of their problems.

 

[wdwmagic]

Looks like Sea World pulled the switch as well.

Park Safety - Health and Safety Commitments | SeaWorld Orlando

As part of our continued commitment to the safety of our guests and Ambassadors, and in accordance with guidance from state and local officials, SeaWorld Orlando is taking the below measures.

seaworld.com

Yep. Was that today or earlier? I have not been following them very closely.

 

[Parker in NYC]

Catching COVID would be the least of their problems.

Considering where the parents stand on other issues, you're probably right.

 

[SoFloMagic]

So Universal directly following the current CDC guidelines for masks is dumb?

They're not following, they're requesting that guests follow. I personally believe that during a pandemic they have a duty to enforce rather than request compliance.

Make a wristband for anyone who wishes to voluntarily produce a vaccine card. Mask or wristband required inside. Boom. Enforcing cdc guidelines.

 

[correcaminos]

This is where bieng a parent/guardian kicks in. If you are worried about your child getting COVID, you don’t take them to the theme parks. It’s your responsibility to protect your child. Not theme parks.

To me it's about following the rules. So yes, I plan to make sure my kid masks indoors until he's fully vaccinated. It is what it is and he needs to follow rules too.

It will be harder for toddler age, but I have had no issues masking my kid when I do not have to.

 

[donsullivan]

Yep. Was that today or earlier? I have not been following them very closely.

I can't tell for sure when they changed it since the updates aren't date-stamped

 

[ElvisMickey]

Looks like Sea World pulled the switch as well.

Park Safety - Health and Safety Commitments | SeaWorld Orlando

As part of our continued commitment to the safety of our guests and Ambassadors, and in accordance with guidance from state and local officials, SeaWorld Orlando is taking the below measures.

seaworld.com

They actually pulled their inside switch two weeks ago...when the new CDC guidance came out. Disney and Universal only dropped outside at the time.

 

[Tamandua]

To me it's about following the rules. So yes, I plan to make sure my kid masks indoors until he's fully vaccinated. It is what it is and he needs to follow rules too.

It will be harder for toddler age, but I have had no issues masking my kid when I do not have to.

Wow. When Fauci told everyone not to wear masks last March, would you have kept your kids from wearing them because they need to follow the rules?