CaptainAmerica
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Yes. Masks are still required.
The worst part is the check-in, which is behind a thick pane of plexiglass using an awful microphone and speaker system.
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The worst part is the check-in, which is behind a thick pane of plexiglass using an awful microphone and speaker system.
correcaminos
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It was much busier than usual even in November when cases were low. That's why I think it doesn't matter as much.
GoofGoof
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I don’t know for sure because I’ve never been there, but based on the pictures I assume it still qualifies as “indoor”. This is what they sent:
As a reminder, the State of Hawai‘i maintains a face covering mandate for all indoor locations. At Aulani Resort, face coverings are required for each Guest age 2 and up, and must be worn in all indoor locations, including Laniwai - A Disney Spa, except when actively eating or drinking while stationary and maintaining appropriate physical distancing. Face coverings are optional in outdoor common areas at Aulani Resort. Please stay up-to-date on any changes to our offerings and health and safety measures on the Know Before You Gopage at DisneyAulani.com.
GoofGoof
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Yeah I agree most people don’t care and certainly most people planning a longer trip well in advance. We had to cancel once in 2020 and it was a tough pill to swallow even though we knew it was for the best at the time. I think the only thing it may cut down on is some locals who would pop in for a day if they have other mask free options in town.
GoofGoof
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The masks are a state requirement not a Disney one. The plexiglass is all on the mouse.
Andrew C
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Or the hotel union? Just a guess.
GoofGoof
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No clue if the employees are union or not. I would assume they are Disney workers and they are in the US so if they are unionized would be part of the same union as WDW hotel workers. I don’t remember seeing plexiglass or a microphone system at WDW but we did online check in so didn’t actually use the check in desk.
CaptainAmerica
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If a union pushed for it, they didn't actually ask the employees, who seemed to hate it just as much as guests did.
sullyinMT
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We’re in the same boat, heading to Aulani in July for the first time. Our flight and layover time is just over 13 hours in both directions, so I’m really hoping they cancel the requirement by then. If cases and the collateral stats continue downward or don’t get remarkably worse, I tend to think you and I will both be fine by summer.
Gov Ige recently cancelled the HI safe travel (vaccine, test or quarantine) program. Better said, he didn’t renew it past 3/26. I think the current emergency order has indoor masks in place until 3/28. His statement there was a little more vague, mentioning talking to health professionals and other advisors before making a decision. If all of HI is still green in the new CDC map in 10 days or so, we may see that requirement turn into a recommendation, too. If so, Disney will probably follow suit to make all domestic destinations one uniform policy (including DCL as of today).
GoofGoof
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We are staying elsewhere too on the big Island. Since I have the DVC points and it looks pretty cool we decided to stay there while on Oahu.
sullyinMT
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We had a Northern Europe cruise paid on GC. Transferred our “Disney money” to Aulani and more thankful every day we did. But looking at our itinerary we won’t be spending much time there beyond sleeping and the lu’au. So much to see and do!
Andrew C
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Nice! Don’t have time to do the big island but hope to be back in the future where we will make it priority. This will be my first time out.
The adjustment will be the time change. If coming from the Northeast to Hawaii it is a five hour time difference. Back when I went I forced myself to stay up until 12am Hawaii time in the first night in HI, but my body felt like 5am NE time. Next day I adjusted to HI time.
TehPuddingMan
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At Disney now on a quick getaway. I’m surprised on how little mask wearing there is. It has to be far less than 1%.
I hope it stays that way….at least for a while
danlb_2000
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Honest question, why do you care?
GoofGoof
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Yeah, I don’t get it either. As long as masks are not required and you don’t need to wear one if you don’t want to why would you care how many other people chose to wear one. For the better part of 2 years all we heard was people should have a “choice” whether they have to wear a mask. Now that that is true almost everywhere it bothers some people that people are choosing to wear a mask even if it’s not required. Seems odd to me.
donsullivan
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I think everyone needs to get used to a world where even if masks are not mandated in public some will choose to wear them in the future. It's totally common in many Asian cultures for individuals to wear masks when they have a cold or flu in public. It's a sign of respect for others in extremely populous areas to wear a mask when you are ill so as not to spread your illness to others. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a portion of the US population (I may be one of them) adopt those habits so as not to spread illness when they are ill in the future.
I totally understand that we all have a bit of PTSD after the last 2 years but getting offended because someone feels the need, or has a need to continue wearing a mask is a little over the top. If you are not required to wear one, why do you care.
I totally understand that we all have a bit of PTSD after the last 2 years but getting offended because someone feels the need, or has a need to continue wearing a mask is a little over the top. If you are not required to wear one, why do you care.
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