News Disney mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks

[G00fyDad]

Or someone has asthma and needs a breath

I have asthma and I even use a CPAP at night. I don't seem to have any issues wearing a mask.

 

[mickey0825]

To me, I think this is a complete joke. They can’t pretend to care about spread of the virus by forcing people to wear masks while cramming those same people into extremely confined spaces with zero social distancing. A mask can’t save you if you’re jammed in next to a positive person for an extended period of time. If they really want to try and slow the spread like they claim, hotel and park reservations need to be cancelled and reduced capacity and social distancing needs to return. Yet again, this isn’t about slowing the spread. It’s about PR.

exactly...if Disney really cared they would simply require vaccination proof to enter a park. But that affects their billions so it will never happen

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

It is legal to require vaccines as a condition of employment, as is the case for flu vaccine. This has been litigated. However, I do not know if the question of an EUA classified vaccine has been litigated.

Nope…there’s precedent.

and that’s in the highly litigious north…

not the “right to work” utopia of Florida. Which means the employer can do and require anything they want of you with not real recourse

Cause: ‘Merica!

ain’t it great?

 

[ToTBellHop]

I don’t know if it’s been discussed here, but the more nuanced policy I mentioned is up for Disneyland. Not every ride is included this time. Does WDW show the same?

Beginning July 30, face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) in all indoor locations, regardless of vaccination status. This includes upon entering and throughout many attractions and in enclosed transportation vehicles, including shuttles and buses. Face coverings remain optional for Guests in outdoor common areas.

 

[BigE42984]

exactly...if Disney really cared they would simply require vaccination proof to enter a park. But that affects their billions so it will never happen

Florida prevented them from doing this. They could apply a similar rule as they are with DCL, which is either proof of vaccination or recent negative test. This wouldn't be too hard with on-site guests (just provide the info at check-in), but off-site guests would be tricky.

 

[mickey0825]

I’m not surprised, but I am glad Disney is choosing to follow CDC guidelines even when it’s not in their financial best interests. So long as distancing isn’t put back in place and nothing gets canceled, the mask is not a huge deal for me.

Really??????????...EVERYTHING Disney is doing is for their financial best interest. They are SELLING masks, not giving them away. They raised the prices of masks yesterday. If they were putting best interest above financial gains they would simply say, if you're not vaccinated, you can't enter the park....problem solved...no masks necessary.

 

[mickey0825]

I have asthma and I even use a CPAP at night. I don't seem to have any issues wearing a mask.

My wife also has asthma...,masks are VERY difficult for her

 

[disneygeek90]

Really??????????...EVERYTHING Disney is doing is for their financial best interest. They are SELLING masks, not giving them away. They raised the prices of masks yesterday. If they were putting best interest above financial gains they would simply say, if you're not vaccinated, you can't enter the park....problem solved...no masks necessary.

They were giving away paper masks on the skyliner a couple weeks ago. Surely you don't expect them to manufacture cloth, reusable designed Mickey masks for free?

It's been heavily discussed why they can't refuse entry for non vaccinated guests.

 

[Figgy1]

Well calling member services to cancel.

186 minute hold time.

Not the only one canceling I see.

I’ll save you from typing out the spin that you guys are going to put on it.

It’s people booking new trips because they feel
“Safer”!!

You obviously never tried to get CRT before online bookings

 

[DCBaker]

I don’t know if it’s been discussed here, but the more nuanced policy I mentioned is up for Disneyland. Not every ride is included this time. Does WDW show the same?

Beginning July 30, face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) in all indoor locations, regardless of vaccination status. This includes upon entering and throughout many attractions and in enclosed transportation vehicles, including shuttles and buses. Face coverings remain optional for Guests in outdoor common areas.

Hasn't changed since the update last night for WDW -

"Beginning July 30, face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) while indoors and in Disney buses, monorail and Disney Skyliner, regardless of vaccination status. This includes upon entering and throughout all attractions. Face coverings remain optional for all Guests in outdoor common areas."

 

[Touchdown]

Really??????????...EVERYTHING Disney is doing is for their financial best interest. They are SELLING masks, not giving them away. They raised the prices of masks yesterday. If they were putting best interest above financial gains they would simply say, if you're not vaccinated, you can't enter the park....problem solved...no masks necessary.

So are you arguing it is in Disney’s best financial interest to continue masking? If so why did they lift it?

 

[danlb_2000]

That is essentially what the CDC is saying when they say that vaccinated people should be wearing masks indoors. A vaccine which doesn't prevent transmission isn't really what many would consider a "vaccine that works."

Some vaccines provide sterilizing immunity, some do not. The main purpose of a vaccine is to prevent serious illness from a diseases, the secondary purpose is reduce spread. For example there are two common types of Polio vaccine, one provides pretty good sterilizing immunity, the other does not, but both provide protection from the disease. "Works" is not black and white thing.

 

[G00fyDad]

My wife also has asthma...,masks are VERY difficult for her

Then don't go. Not trying to sound insensitive but if she cannot breathe with a mask on properly then why would you want to suffer through that?

 

[MKFanatic]

Going OT here for a bit, but I'm seeing Slinky Dog Dash being brought up a lot because the line is out in the open. My daughter is really looking forward to this one. Is it better to aim for early morning, or later at night?

 

[correcaminos]

Really??????????...EVERYTHING Disney is doing is for their financial best interest. They are SELLING masks, not giving them away. They raised the prices of masks yesterday. If they were putting best interest above financial gains they would simply say, if you're not vaccinated, you can't enter the park....problem solved...no masks necessary.

Florida doesn't allow that.

 

[mickey0825]

So are you arguing it is in Disney’s best financial interest to continue masking? If so why did they lift it?

Why did Disney raise their price last night on masks from $6 for a pack of four to $19.99???

 

[iowamomof4]

I don’t know if it’s been discussed here, but the more nuanced policy I mentioned is up for Disneyland. Not every ride is included this time. Does WDW show the same?

Beginning July 30, face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) in all indoor locations, regardless of vaccination status. This includes upon entering and throughout many attractions and in enclosed transportation vehicles, including shuttles and buses. Face coverings remain optional for Guests in outdoor common areas.

Oh I SOOOO wish this could be the policy at WDW! I'm actually glad they brought back masks, but I was really hoping they wouldn't require them for outdoor attractions. I'm glad we don't have to wear them all the time while outdoors, but it's going to be really tough for me to get into a 60+ minute line knowing it means putting a mask on in that heat and humidity. If it were just air-conditioned areas, it would be so much better.

 

[mickey0825]

So are you arguing it is in Disney’s best financial interest to continue masking? If so why did they lift it?

I'm saying EVERYTHING they do is to make more money...the measures they are putting in place are all for theater

 

[Ayla]

Well, that's up for debate vs. Naturally immunized.

It isn't up for debate from any reputable expert.

Direct from the CDC website ~ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html

Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19. That’s because experts do not yet know how long you are protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. Even if you have already recovered from COVID-19, it is possible—although rare—that you could be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 again. Studies have shown that vaccination provides a strong boost in protection in people who have recovered from COVID-19. Learn more about why getting vaccinated is a safer way to build protection than getting infected.

If you were treated for COVID-19 with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma, you should wait 90 days before getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure what treatments you received or if you have more questions about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

If you or your child has a history of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults or children (MIS-A or MIS-C), consider delaying vaccination until you or your child have recovered from being sick and for 90 days after the date of diagnosis of MIS-A or MIS-C. Learn more about the clinical considerations people with a history of multisystem MIS-C or MIS-A.

Experts are still learning more about how long vaccines protect against COVID-19. CDC will keep the public informed as new evidence becomes available.

 

[Touchdown]

I'm saying EVERYTHING they do is to make more money...the measures they are putting in place are all for theater

Then the duty falls on you to tell me a legitimate reason why they dropped it in May. If it’s only theatre and good for their bottom line then they never would have stopped (example enhanced screening post 9/11.)