News Disney mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks

[cmwade77]

Universal Orlando does not require them on transportation.

Universal Olando's transportation system doesn't have the scale of Disney's either.

 

[cmwade77]

I think we are overestimating how much the public cares about face mask policies at this point. You can go most places right now in almost every state without a face mask. Which is likely why they waited this long to modify their policy.

Even out here in California, the businesses that don't enforce mask mandates are doing substantially better than the ones that do in terms of income.

 

[SoFloMagic]

They will never say that. It’s really rude. My kids were literally in a trial. Not that they can ask for proof.

Yeah no way. They'll never risk offending someone. Not worth it for the tiny risk that unvaccinated kids present.

 

[GoofGoof]

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order in April barring businesses from requiring customers to show proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

So I don't believe Disney can ever ask our vaccine status in Florida.

As far as the rest I don't know, but as of today that's how it is in IL and on the 15th it seems many states are going that route as well. We are wide open here in IL starting today and under 1% .

They can if they choose to. The bill bans a business from asking for proof of vaccination in order to gain access. They could legally set the policy to say masks are required for everyone but if you voluntarily show proof of vaccination then you can not wear a mask. Then nobody is required to show proof and nobody is refused service. There are employers in FL right now who have implemented this policy and it’s perfectly legal.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Yeah no way. They'll never risk offending someone. Not worth it for the tiny risk that unvaccinated kids present.

Exactly. They are well aware that this change will mean almost no one in masks. If they didn’t want that, they would not have changed the current rules.

 

[GoofGoof]

Disney is the biggest money maker there is for Florida so if they really wanted to require proof of vaccination they could.

For dropping masks, yes. For admission they cannot legally require proof.

 

[GimpYancIent]

For dropping masks, yes. For admission they cannot legally require proof.

 

[GoofGoof]

pivoting back... I can't imagine cms are really going to harass kids to put masks are they? also in case anyone asks my kids are under 2

They won’t ask. Hershey Park went to this policy where only fully vaccinated could drop masks and when my family was there they said at least half the younger kids wore no masks and nobody said anything. I don’t think Disney CMs will be questioning little kids.

 

[ToTBellHop]

They won’t ask. Hershey Park went to this policy where only fully vaccinated could drop masks and when my family was there they said at least half the younger kids wore no masks and nobody said anything. I don’t think Disney CMs will be questioning little kids.

It definitely goes against the brand.

 

[GaBoy]

Dumb question. Guests only right?

 

[ToTBellHop]

Dumb question. Guests only right?

Correct. Not Cast yet, but those who must wear face shields can now wear safety goggles.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

They won’t ask. Hershey Park went to this policy where only fully vaccinated could drop masks and when my family was there they said at least half the younger kids wore no masks and nobody said anything. I don’t think Disney CMs will be questioning little kids.

Hershey was embarrassing with this last year...to be fair.

It definitely goes against the brand.

The “brand” is not to get sued.

it’s obvious that they have made the decision to “just go with it”...but it’s still a bit surprising.

 

[jlhwdw]

Correct. Not Cast yet, but those who must wear face shields can now wear safety goggles.

I still don't get this, since it's been proven that face shields do nothing and you can't catch or transmit COVID-19 from the eyes.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Hershey was embarrassing with this last year...to be fair.

The “brand” is not to get sued.

it’s obvious that they have made the decision to “just go with it”...but it’s still a bit surprising.

There was always going to be a point when they needed to follow the competitors. I strongly suspect this is going to be timed out to have the East Coast and West Coast have the same Covid policies. It was clear Chapek wanted this ASAP so it is no surprise to me, which is why I kept asserting it would happen “soon”. He’s the CEO and gets what he wants. Gears were moving in the company from the moment he commented to shareholders.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I still don't get this, since it's been proven that face shields do nothing and you can't catch or transmit COVID-19 from the eyes.

Ask the union.

 

[jlhwdw]

Universal Olando's transportation system doesn't have the scale of Disney's either.

And as we all know, you can only catch COVID on a bus that is part of a large scale transportation system.

 

[GoofGoof]

Dumb question. Guests only right?

Yes, although Disney should really consider allowing fully vaccinated CMs to drop their masks too as long as they provide proof of vaccination. It’s a pretty huge incentive and would get a lot of extra CMs who otherwise may not get vaccinated right away to go in. Win/win if you can help keep everyone safe and also sell it as being a good corporate citizen.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Yes, although Disney should really consider allowing fully vaccinated CMs to drop their masks too as long as they provide proof of vaccination. It’s a pretty huge incentive and would get a lot of extra CMs who otherwise may not get vaccinated right away to go in. Win/win if you can help keep everyone safe and also sell it as being a good corporate citizen.

They will once the union allows it.

 

[RobbinsDad]

Disney eliminates mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks for guests who are fully vaccinated effective June 15

Guests will be able to visit Walt Disney World without masks from next week.

www.wdwmagic.com

Where’s that old dancing banana emoji when you need it. #wooohoooo

 

[gerarar]

Was just at Busch Garden Williamsburg (BGW) today and while in line some people behind me were talking about how Disney is still the only theme park(s) left requiring masks (indoors). I chuckled at the comments and continued my way to the rollercoaster.

Just got home and saw the news about WDW, and glad to see it! It was nice to spend the entire day without having to deal with wearing masks in certain places in a theme park. My entire group are vaccinated so we followed the rules saying masks weren’t required for us folks.

Hopefully this makes the days at Disney World even better/fun for those there, as have I at BGW.
Also to note, it’s been about a decade since I’ve last been here in BGW and wow the theming is actually decent and nice. So cool!