News Disney mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks

[bdearl41]

According to some on here that is the science you don't follow.

Haha. Yep. Fun to pick your facts.

 

[CosmicRays]

I would say that the majority of places here in Texas have no policy about masks outdoors. I will say I have not spent any time in DFW or ATX area though.

 

[Tom P.]

Now that Blizzard Beach has been back open for a while, can someone please report on how the mask policy is actually playing out there?

 

[The Lochness Monsta]

Did I miss something? Did Corona get completely cured and no one has it anymore? Put your damn masks back on.

 

[Chi84]

Now that Blizzard Beach has been back open for a while, can someone please report on how the mask policy is actually playing out there?

I’ll be there in early May, so I’ve been checking out other sites. Reports are saying that masks are not being worn anywhere in the center “island” after you cross over the bridge, where the rides and pools are located. Masks are needed when entering and exiting the park, getting food, shopping or using the restroom/changing areas. No info on whether they’re needed in the restrooms where the slides, etc are located.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

A lot of studies coming out now showing that outdoor spread just really doesn’t happen.

Then explain all the cases being contracted during after school sports.

 

[bdearl41]

Then explain all the cases being contracted during after school sports.

Basketball, gymnastics, indoor soccer, etc. zero spread in my daughters outdoor soccer league. Third season she has played during Covid

 

[correcaminos]

Then explain all the cases being contracted during after school sports.

Not the same thing. Outdoors spread where people are just walking around isn't a cause. Sports with prlonged close contact can cause spread. So walking around a park or zoo would be fine. Standing in line with people on top of you would be riskier. Even then spread from that has been limited

 

[tpac24]

Then explain all the cases being contracted during after school sports.

My children have been playing sports since August with no mask and zero outbreaks. School district actually dropped mask mandate in last week so far so good.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Not the same thing. Outdoors spread where people are just walking around isn't a cause. Sports with prlonged close contact can cause spread. So walking around a park or zoo would be fine. Standing in line with people on top of you would be riskier. Even then spread from that has been limited

I'm aware of this. The problem is that if we try to add nuance to the rules, people get stupid and don't follow any. My point was that outdoor spread does happen...in certain circumstances. In our town, there's a skate park that has been repeatedly shut down because the kids (mostly teens) just refuse to follow the rules, and their parents are encouraging their bad behavior.

My children have been playing sports since August with no mask and zero outbreaks. School district actually dropped mask mandate in last week so far so good.

There has been spread in after school sports in some places.

 

[tpac24]

I'm aware of this. The problem is that if we try to add nuance to the rules, people get stupid and don't follow any. My point was that outdoor spread does happen...in certain circumstances. In our town, there's a skate park that has been repeatedly shut down because the kids (mostly teens) just refuse to follow the rules, and their parents are encouraging their bad behavior.

No. It's time for the anti-masking jerks who are dragging this out to stop being self centered and ignorant and do what needs to be done. Wear a mask. Get vaccinated. It's a freaking pandemic. Not everyone can stay home, and if you search this thread for my name, you'll see by a recent post of mine that even those who DO stay home are being affected by these selfish jerks.

There has been spread in after school sports in some places.

You do realize many states dropped their mask mandates back in April? Most of those states are experiencing super low positivity rates. I wore a mask indoors when there was a mandate because I follow the rules but now that we don't have to it's 50/50 for me and it really depends on where I am at and what they require.

 

[correcaminos]

I'm aware of this. The problem is that if we try to add nuance to the rules, people get stupid and don't follow any. My point was that outdoor spread does happen...in certain circumstances. In our town, there's a skate park that has been repeatedly shut down because the kids (mostly teens) just refuse to follow the rules, and their parents are encouraging their bad behavior.

No. It's time for the anti-masking jerks who are dragging this out to stop being self centered and ignorant and do what needs to be done. Wear a mask. Get vaccinated. It's a freaking pandemic. Not everyone can stay home, and if you search this thread for my name, you'll see by a recent post of mine that even those who DO stay home are being affected by these selfish jerks.

There has been spread in after school sports in some places.

I'm not anti mask. I have taken this seriously from the day we closed. I joined the Pfizer-BioNTech trial to help get this vaccine out knowing my background for diversity purposes was needed. I still wear masks in public to this day.

Enough is enough though. Outside walking around is not a risk. Nuances are not that hard. At a park or zoo if you are in line or indoors wear a mask. Not rocket science.

Spread in sports in schools has been quite minimal here. Even our track who stupid parent sent a kid to school sick, was at practice the night before the test came back positive - they do not make kids wear masks while running and such - caused no spread. Zero. Contact sports are more of an issue but that's easy to see why. Last time I checked when I was outside walking, it's not a contact sport. I actually walked quite a few miles yesterday outside on the sidewalk with no mask and didn't touch anyone.

There's caring for people and their safety and then there is overkill

 

[Chi84]

So honest question. Are people actually outdoor masking? In NC that hasn’t been going on since last summer. Honest question

I watched a White Sox home game last night, and the camera showed the crowd as usual. The rule is that you must wear a mask covering both nose and mouth unless you are seated and actively eating or drinking. Almost no one did this. I would estimate about two thirds of the people I saw had masks, but you could count on one hand the number who had them covering mouth and nose. Most had them under their chin or hanging from one ear. There was some social distancing between parties with the seating. I understand that in theory masks are still necessary, but in practice I wonder if they are actually doing any good in an outdoor ballpark setting - I know they don't work the way they were being "worn."

 

[ImperfectPixie]

I'm not anti mask. I have taken this seriously from the day we closed. I joined the Pfizer-BioNTech trial to help get this vaccine out knowing my background for diversity purposes was needed. I still wear masks in public to this day.

Enough is enough though. Outside walking around is not a risk. Nuances are not that hard. At a park or zoo if you are in line or indoors wear a mask. Not rocket science.

Spread in sports in schools has been quite minimal here. Even our track who stupid parent sent a kid to school sick, was at practice the night before the test came back positive - they do not make kids wear masks while running and such - caused no spread. Zero. Contact sports are more of an issue but that's easy to see why. Last time I checked when I was outside walking, it's not a contact sport. I actually walked quite a few miles yesterday outside on the sidewalk with no mask and didn't touch anyone.

There's caring for people and their safety and then there is overkill

I'd love to have nuance...but every time we try that, people get stupid. I'm in MA. We started out with masks outside if distancing isn't possible...people got stupid...now it's masks in public at all times.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

You were in such a rush to hop on your self righteous soap box that you read only parts of my response. My not wanting to share my medical info does not mean I didn't get the vaccine. I feel sad for you that you are living your life in fear when the science really doesn't support it. If it did states like Florida and Texas would have lost half their population by now and yet their numbers say otherwise.

I'm not living in fear. I've had selfish, stupid people up to my freaking eyeballs.

This isn't that hard. Wear a mask when you should, keep your distance from people, and get freaking vaccinated.

 

[correcaminos]

I'd love to have nuance...but every time we try that, people get stupid. I'm in MA. We started out with masks outside if distancing isn't possible...people got stupid...now it's masks in public at all times.

I've seen it work at the largest zoo in the nation. People on the street here just step aside. It's not that hard really. Honestly if you are that worried about it, wear a mask, but science even says it's not necessary. There comes a point where you either have faith that it will be fine or not. I've been practical from the start. It is hard to let go of fears, I get it, but we cannot keep doing things because of it even when science says it's okay.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

I've seen it work at the largest zoo in the nation. People on the street here just step aside. It's not that hard really. Honestly if you are that worried about it, wear a mask, but science even says it's not necessary.

I know it's not that hard. Tell that to the people who can't seem to understand that a mask belongs OVER your nose. Or that it needs to hug your face instead of constantly sliding off.

Seriously - we're on the same team here, I'm just at my wits end with morons and jerks.

ETA: And I'm really not scared. That's a jab people like to use. I got my first shot the other day, and my husband and I have been being careful. We've only had one instance where we felt the need to get tested, and we were negative.

 

[correcaminos]

I agree and if one more random person ask me if I got vaccinated I may trip them. Seriously how is my health choices any of their business and I feel this way as someone who supports the vaccine well kind of!!!!

Some do ask to make sure we can safely remove masks. At least my friends and parents at school do. Just a different POV

 

[correcaminos]

I know it's not that hard. Tell that to the people who can't seem to understand that a mask belongs OVER your nose. Or that it needs to hug your face instead of constantly sliding off.

Seriously - we're on the same team here, I'm just at my wits end with morons and jerks.

And I'm tired of judgments across the board. I don't actually think we're entirely on the same team. I want masks when helpful. Not when useless. I will remove for fully vaccinated indoors. I will remove for security reasons. I do not wear outside at all unless the stores I am walking to are right next to each other. I won't call people selfish jerks for not wearing masks right outside. Even inside I'm vaccinated and masking. I don't have the energy to care anymore.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

And I'm tired of judgments across the board. I don't actually think we're entirely on the same team. I want masks when helpful. Not when useless. I will remove for fully vaccinated indoors. I will remove for security reasons. I do not wear outside at all unless the stores I am walking to are right next to each other. I won't call people selfish jerks for not wearing masks right outside. Even inside I'm vaccinated and masking. I don't have the energy to care anymore.

WOW. Read my post history please and stop assuming that I'm talking about masking outside - I'm talking about masking in general. I don't like the mandate here in MA, and I'm resentful towards the idiots that made it necessary.

Press release from the Columbus, Ohio Chief of Police - his mask was falling off his face every time he spoke - and he was in a room full of people. Clearly it doesn't fit properly, and that makes me suspect that he isn't masking when he should or he'd have one that fits. That's just ONE provable example.