News Disney mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks

[SoFloMagic]

The problem is far too many people think 38% vaccinated is the finish line.

When it's actually about the midway point... I wish they'd wait till at least 50% to drop indoor masks

 

[Lilofan]

So interesting to see the different perspectives. Here in Northern Virginia, all mitigations, including mask mandates, have ended for vaccinated individuals. Our case rates are extremely low. And our population is highly vaccinated. Yet, I have not yet seen ANYONE in any store without a mask. I'm sure that will change eventually, but it will go out with a whimper rather than a bang.

Visiting NoVA the area struck me as a high income earners and well educated bunch so it does not surprise me with the residents still wearing a mask.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Visiting NoVA the area struck me as a high income earners and well educated bunch so it does not surprise me with the residents still wearing a mask.

hmmmm ...the DC metro area? Something tells me they have high vaccination rates and will Continue to do the mask thing...

 

[Just4Pics]

Average iq in those bars??

Just slightly higher than the people who are fully vaccinated and still walk around with masks everywhere.

 

[King Panda 77]

 

[FutureCEO]

I am feeling somewhat emotional seeing people without a mask on here outside at studios.. cause outside it doesn't make sense to wear one. Vaccinated or not, very happy people are able to breath fresh air.

Sometimes it's great to have a mask on especially in the bathrooms

 

[Lilofan]

Sometimes it's great to have a mask on especially in the bathrooms

It has been years since I saw Its a Bugs Life at DAK. Wearing a mask would help when during the show the stink bomb is released.

 

[matt9112]

Temperature checks were one of the measures I liked.
Keeps people who are actually sick (yes I'm aware of asymptomatic transmission) out.
Out of theme parks.
Out of the work place.
Out of some other businesses.

But you mentioned it....it actually dosen't? If can curb it yes

Dumb. Not quite as dumb as I am but the bar isn't high.

Imho the vax rate is already high enough to stop a huge portion of the potential transmission. If it wasnt florida would be getting wrecked...but the issue is...were not...we haven't been. We had no state mandates...we hardly shut down ever...

 

[matt9112]

Yep. That's my opinion. And New York still isn't opening 100% with all mask restrictions lifted on July 1st.

Well i mean its new york lol you guys are full speed rawwwwer with anything.
I wouldn't trust a place that wont even respect my constitutional rights with any sort of rational thought.

 

[matt9112]

Sea world is the forgotten child. They could’ve opened without masks, no one wouldve cared except for youtubers and news outlets to get some clicks.

You might be right...but until a few a
Weeks ago they had the best roller coaster in orlando sooooo.

 

[matt9112]

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Love that scene.

 

[mikejs78]

Removing the social stigma around wearing masks when medically appropriate may be the one good thing to come from all of this.

I know that previously, I felt silly even going into my Dr. office with a mask on when they had them outside the door to wear with a sign stating to put one on if you felt sick before entering (pre-covid).

Now, I wouldn't think twice about wearing one when I've got a cold and I doubt that it would bother people in stores or anywhere else to see people wearing them going forward simply because the idea has to some extent now been normalized in this part of the world.

I took the commuter rail to work in the before times. I eventually will again, and in that scenario I can see myself wearing a mask on the train during cold and flu season. I enjoyed not getting sick this year....

 

[GimpYancIent]

Sometimes it's great to have a mask on especially in the bathrooms

Too true!

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Just slightly higher than the people who are fully vaccinated and still walk around with masks everywhere.

...because that really affects anyone else.

 

[JusticeDisney]

Anyone who thinks that a mask mandate infringes on their rights has zero understanding of the constitution.

That said, I fully support the complete elimination of masks at this point. For better or for worse, we have come about as far as we are going to come with vaccinations (I understand that kids are still going to be vaccinated in the coming months, so we are not all the way there yet). The way I see it is vaccinated people are pretty well protected and unvaccinated people will have to deal with what they have to deal with. In addition, anyone - vaccinated or not - should absolutely feel free and comfortable to wear a mask anywhere and anytime they want.

 

[mikejs78]

Anyone who thinks that a mask mandate infringes on their rights has zero understanding of the constitution.

That said, I fully support the complete elimination of masks at this point. For better or for worse, we have come about as far as we are going to come with vaccinations (I understand that kids are still going to be vaccinated in the coming months, so we are not all the way there yet). The way I see it is vaccinated people are pretty well protected and unvaccinated people will have to deal with what they have to deal with. In addition, anyone - vaccinated or not - should absolutely feel free and comfortable to wear a mask anywhere and anytime they want.

I still think this does a disservice to kids. Masks protect mostly the wearer from spreading infections and kids aren't vaccinated yet.

I think a reasonable compromise might have been to keep mask mandates in place at essential businesses, ones that parents had to take their kids to, for example the grocery store, clothing retail stores, etc, but entertainment venues that are more optional could go mask free like movie theaters, bars and restaurants, etc

Once kids get eligibility this fall, then that's when you can lift all the mandates.

 

[JusticeDisney]

I still think this does a disservice to kids. Masks protect mostly the wearer from spreading infections and kids aren't vaccinated yet.

I think a reasonable compromise might have been to keep mask mandates in place at essential businesses, ones that parents had to take their kids to, for example the grocery store, clothing retail stores, etc, but entertainment venues that are more optional could go mask free like movie theaters, bars and restaurants, etc

Once kids get eligibility this fall, then that's when you can lift all the mandates.

Very fair points. Hard for me to argue.

 

[CLEtoWDW]

Thank goodness for theme park competition in Central Florida! Universal removing all mask requirements puts all the pressure on Disney. My prediction is by next weekend Disney will remove the mask requirement altogether for vaccinated guests.

 

[mikejs78]

Thank goodness for theme park competition in Central Florida! Universal removing all mask requirements puts all the pressure on Disney. My prediction is by next weekend Disney will remove the mask requirement altogether for vaccinated guests.

I hope not for my friend. They are stressing about this as they have an upcoming trip in June and are not comfortable with a no mask policy because of their kids.

 

[CLEtoWDW]

I hope not for my friend. They are stressing about this as they have an upcoming trip in June and are not comfortable with a no mask policy because of their kids.

That’s a valid point. Obviously most kids are not vaccinated as they are not yet approved via the FDA. That being said I firmly believe that kids shouldn’t have to mask anyways because there is very little proof they spread the virus. Per Dr. Scott Gottlieb yesterday on CNBC there really isn’t much of a point in requiring kids to mask.