News Disney mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks

[yonafunu]

I would not be so sure. Disney is moving at its own speed. They are not getting nudged along by anything but their own business needs. I think people vastly overestimate how much Disney wants to get rid of masks. They could have done it already in Florida if they really wanted to do it. The political environment was and is permissive.

I would bet good money Disney knows where the market is at on the issue.

When every compagnies/private bussiness/public places will removed mask policies, it will be hard for disney to continue in their way.
Clearly Disney will not be the first one to eased the restrictions, but Disney will follow the trend for sure.

You will have more and more people asking why they have to put a mask while they are vaccinated and there are not a lot of daily deaths anymore and the cases are very low... it is not manageable for disney.

Disney is clearly precautionous, but people will not accept to wear a mask only at WDW. I know a lot of people waiting when the mask drop to go to florida.

 

[danlb_2000]

What is the point that you flip the switch? Why should vaccinated people continue to wear a mask? The likelihood of a vaccinated person contracting and spreading Covid-19 is very small. Today 82.8% of US adults 65 years or older have had a single dose. 69.7% have had both doses. Vaccines for people aged 18-64 are now at 56.3% and 40.6% respectfully. At this point, the most vulnerable group has been vaccinated or already had Covid.

Again why should vaccinated people continue to wear masks? Why do vaccinated people need to be uncomfortable, hot, and have difficulty breathing? Just because half the country is below freezing in the winter, we don't make Florida residents wear a parka and snow pants. I know, bad analogy. But it sort of makes the point.

The answer to this, Disney probably doesn't want to have to deal with what would be needed to tell vaccinated people apart from non-vaccinated people.

 

[LittleBuford]

This is ridiculous. Have we all forgotten that these vaccines are still classified as experimental? It needs to be a measured decision for people. The adverse side effects are real. Here in Los Angeles County, more than 277,000 people have not returned for their second dose, and the county public health director speculates that they were turned off by the side effects they got from the first dose. My sister told me the other day "I'm in so much pain" after she got her second dose. My dad, my wife, my in laws... Everyone I know that got it has had considerable side effects. Does that mean you shouldn't take it? Each person needs to decide if it's worth it to them, but telling everyone they need to have it to have their freedom back is insanity.

I had pretty grim side effects too after my second shot. Why is that a problem? I knew to expect them, and they subsided within a day. A little temporary and inconsequential discomfort is a small price to pay for immunity from this awful virus.

 

[Tamandua]

I had pretty grim side effects too after my second shot. Why is that a problem? I knew to expect them, and they subsided within a day. A little discomfort is a small price to pay for immunity.

Let's not forget that for about half the population covid results in no symptoms at all, but the vaccine practically guarantees negative side effects. That's why you can't just tell everyone they have to have it. For some people in at risk category it's certainly worthwhile. For people under 60 who are healthy? Maybe not a great deal, but it should be up to the individual to decide that.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

The answer to this, Disney probably doesn't want to have to deal with what would be needed to tell vaccinated people apart from non-vaccinated people.

I think a lot of people here are overlooking the fact that the only current change is for wearing them outdoors, not a complete removal of mask wearing. CMs are always stationed at the start of an attraction, and between signs and the CMs reminding people, there should really not be an issue. If someone gets belligerent, well, Disney security can be there rather quickly to escort that person out of the park.

There is no reason for Disney to worry about whether a person, while outdoors, is vaccinated or not, as those that are have almost a zero chance of both contracting the virus and spreading it. For those that don't want to get vaccinated, then they are taking the chance.

Yes, I know there are some here who keep beating the drum about people that can't get vaccinated, which has always been an issue, even prior to COVID, but since a lot of people here have talked about getting sick after a normal Disney vacation, what did those people do prior to COVID?

 

[danlb_2000]

Let's not forget that for about half the population covid results in no symptoms at all, but the vaccine practically guarantees negative side effects. That's why you can't just tell everyone they have to have it. For some people in at risk category it's certainly worthwhile. For people under 60 who are healthy? Maybe not a great deal, but it should be up to the individual to decide that.

Studies are showing that a lot people who did get covid are having long term is not permeant side effects, even young and otherwise healthy people. The side effects from the vaccine are temporary. Either way, a couple days sick from the vaccine is more then worth it to help to get the overall pandemic under control.

 

[LittleBuford]

Let's not forget that for about half the population covid results in no symptoms at all, but the vaccine practically guarantees negative side effects.

Temporary and inconsequential side effects, as I noted in my edit.

For people under 60 who are healthy?

I can't believe people are still banging this reductive and specious drum over a year into the pandemic.

Anyway, as @wdwmagic noted, we're just going around in circles, and no-one here is going to change their mind.

 

[Chomama]

Let's not forget that for about half the population covid results in no symptoms at all, but the vaccine practically guarantees negative side effects. That's why you can't just tell everyone they have to have it. For some people in at risk category it's certainly worthwhile. For people under 60 who are healthy? Maybe not a great deal, but it should be up to the individual to decide that.

I understand your point. I am also a little put off when people say things like “I’m 45, healthy etc”. I know many people that are healthy that have had a year’s worth of ongoing issues from Covid. Hopefully we develop better treatments but getting Covid is no walk in the park for most adults. Kids is another story but, even then, several kids I know were without taste and smell for months resulting in weight loss and other issues because they can’t eat well. It isn’t black and white but dismissing Covid for healthy people I set 60 has been a mistake that continues to be made.

 

[Chomama]

I think a lot of people here are overlooking the fact that the only current change is for wearing them outdoors, not a complete removal of mask wearing. CMs are always stationed at the start of an attraction, and between signs and the CMs reminding people, there should really not be an issue. If someone gets belligerent, well, Disney security can be there rather quickly to escort that person out of the park.

There is no reason for Disney to worry about whether a person, while outdoors, is vaccinated or not, as those that are have almost a zero chance of both contracting the virus and spreading it. For those that don't want to get vaccinated, then they are taking the chance.

Yes, I know there are some here who keep beating the drum about people that can't get vaccinated, which has always been an issue, even prior to COVID, but since a lot of people here have talked about getting sick after a normal Disney vacation, what did those people do prior to COVID?

I think a policy like - masks requires indoors, in all queues,ina ll shops and on all transportation - would be sufficient at this point and easy to enforce. “Outside” can be interpreted a lot of ways at a place like Disney with half in/half out locations. Specifying queues and shops and transport makes enforcement streamlined. I’m ready!

 

[Figgy1]

I think a lot of people here are overlooking the fact that the only current change is for wearing them outdoors, not a complete removal of mask wearing. CMs are always stationed at the start of an attraction, and between signs and the CMs reminding people, there should really not be an issue. If someone gets belligerent, well, Disney security can be there rather quickly to escort that person out of the park.

There is no reason for Disney to worry about whether a person, while outdoors, is vaccinated or not, as those that are have almost a zero chance of both contracting the virus and spreading it. For those that don't want to get vaccinated, then they are taking the chance.

Yes, I know there are some here who keep beating the drum about people that can't get vaccinated, which has always been an issue, even prior to COVID, but since a lot of people here have talked about getting sick after a normal Disney vacation, what did those people do prior to COVID?

I never got sick at Disney knock wood but have carried hand sanitizer since forever and will probably bring masks just in case. I have seasonal allergies and I think it would be polite to wear when when they're acting up

 

[LuvtheGoof]

I never got sick at Disney knock wood but have carried hand sanitizer since forever and will probably bring masks just in case. I have seasonal allergies and I think it would be polite to wear when when they're acting up

Knock on wood, neither have we. My DW and I both have year long allergies (no food allergies, though), and it would be polite, as when you sneeze, people don't know if it's from being sick or the allergies. I get that all the time now when I go places, even with my mask on.

 

[disneygeek90]

Studies are showing that a lot people who did get covid are having long term is not permeant side effects, even young and otherwise healthy people. The side effects from the vaccine are temporary. Either way, a couple days sick from the vaccine is more then worth it to help to get the overall pandemic under control.

A former coworker in her 30s had covid 5 weeks ago and still has no taste.

 

[Dranth]

Let's not forget that for about half the population covid results in no symptoms at all, but the vaccine practically guarantees negative side effects. That's why you can't just tell everyone they have to have it. For some people in at risk category it's certainly worthwhile. For people under 60 who are healthy? Maybe not a great deal, but it should be up to the individual to decide that.

Obviously, those with legit issues that prevent them from getting the vaccine are in a different boat but statistically the chance to both catch and have a negative outcome from COVID is higher than having one from the vaccine for every age group that has been approved so far.

 

[mgf]

There are compelling reasons why governments and organizations deal in macro instead of micro risk mitigation strategies. The idea that individuals can make a choice to remain vulnerable to COVID without larger consequence is complete fiction. Do a quick read on externalities. This is one of the things we got a collective national pop-quiz on in the last year and it showed we have little comprehension.

 

[jamos140]

Pfizer says it will seek clearance in September for its vaccine to be used in children aged 2 to 11.​

Pfizer says it will seek clearance in September for its vaccine to be used in children aged 2 to 11.

The company said it also plans to apply this month for full F.D.A. approval — not just emergency authorization — for the vaccine’s use in adults.

www.nytimes.com

This should make a significant impact on masks in the fall.​

 

[montyz81]

Look at this all. Guess what this is?

 

[Dranth]

I think a policy like - masks requires indoors, in all queues,ina ll shops and on all transportation - would be sufficient at this point and easy to enforce. “Outside” can be interpreted a lot of ways at a place like Disney with half in/half out locations. Specifying queues and shops and transport makes enforcement streamlined. I’m ready!

Something along this line makes the most sense in terms of keeping up with the current understanding of the virus as well as ease of enforcement. Maybe slightly modified in certain crowded situations but I wouldn't be surprised if they moved to something similar in the not-too-distant future. I would still prefer a passport system where those that are vaccinated can go maskless in all situations if they chose but I know that isn't going to happen.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

This is ridiculous. Have we all forgotten that these vaccines are still classified as experimental? It needs to be a measured decision for people. The adverse side effects are real. Here in Los Angeles County, more than 277,000 people have not returned for their second dose, and the county public health director speculates that they were turned off by the side effects they got from the first dose. My sister told me the other day "I'm in so much pain" after she got her second dose. My dad, my wife, my in laws... Everyone I know that got it has had considerable side effects. Does that mean you shouldn't take it? Each person needs to decide if it's worth it to them, but telling everyone they need to have it to have their freedom back is insanity.

No, it isn't. The side-effects may be slightly worse than those from a flu vaccine, but they are TEMPORARY. The side-effects from getting COVID are not.

 

[SorcererMC]

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Look at this all. Guess what this is?

Some of us don't have to guess. This is a bogus comparison to the coronavirus vaccine because the manner in which the flu vaccine is manufactured every year is an entirely different beast.

 

[tallica]

They are tied together. When Public Health insists on being dishonest about one thing, they erode trust in everything.

Outdoor transmission is essentially zero. Telling people to #maskup outdoors is either...
A. Intentionally misleading
B. Incredibly ignorant.

Neither is good when you want folks to trust you about vaccine safety, for example.

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