News Disney mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks

[Parker in NYC]

And really this is not a huge step from how masks are required now on the monorail and Skyliner.

Agreed.

 

[disneygeek90]

And really this is not a huge step from how masks are required now on the monorail and Skyliner.

I thought indoor masks being pulled from the parks happened very quick anyway. Masks inside during a spike seems fair.

 

[ElvisMickey]

Why not?
Edit: genuinely curious, not mocking

Why should I?

 

[HeartOfTeFiti]

But I’m not going backward.

The whole situation went backwards. How are you exempt?

 

[Figgy1]

Businesses, such as Disney, are able to do so. The governor's EO does not impact this.

When do you think Disney will make a statement

 

[ElvisMickey]

The whole situation went backwards. How are you exempt?

You miss the point. I’m just not going to go, which is my choice.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Masks are planned to return indoors although I expect some changes from what we saw in late May (fewer locations included).

 

[TheGuyThatMakesSwords]

Actually? DW & I PLANNED for this, for our NOV 2021 trip. We refer to it as "Defensive Booking"...
1) Our plane tickets amount to a $199 loss, based on cascading refunds from 2020.
2) DVC.... we can cancel 31 days ahead, and bank or rent. No loss.
3) WDW hasn't allowed us to reserve a restaurant anyway .
4) No XMAS Party.
5) No REAL Magical Express.
6) Already booked for APR 2022 .

That's one great 50th, isn't it? .

TOTALLY willing to bail, if we have to mask, fully vaccinated. We'll be back when everyone gets their head straight.
Our trigger gets pulled OCT 7, if the value proposition is not there.

 

[CJR]

Masks are planned to return indoors although I expect some changes from what we saw in late May (fewer locations included).

I've heard the same. The definition of indoors will be more "indoors" this time around.

 

[Disneydad1012]

Masks are planned to return indoors although I expect some changes from what we saw in late May (fewer locations included).

I hope so. I have no issue putting one on in stores or waiting to be seated at a restaurant or truly indoor queues. But standing in line for slinky with a mask on is terrible.

 

[boufa]

Why not?
Edit: genuinely curious, not mocking

I am not who you asked, but I agree with them...

Masks and mandates the first time... we had no cure, we were all victims, we were all possibly going to get it, or give it.

Mask requirements this time... we are all responsible for those who chose to not vaccinate. I was responsible, I did the right thing, I chose to vaccinate... and now the anti-vaxers are getting sick by the tens of thousands every day nationwide, and dying by the thousands every day... and they are mostly STILL not choosing to vaccinate. Why should I change my life in order to accommodate those who willingly and consciously chose not to protect themselves? Self-responsibility has to kick in at some point... or they will get sick and then we will be 1 more person closer to herd immunity. (hopefully, they live without major consequences, but it was all based on their own actions, and their own choices)

(yes, there are minor exceptions, but those exceptions are statistically irrelevant to the bigger conversation). Yes, there is some noise about vaccinated people catching and spreading, blah, blah, but it would be a moot point if more people were vaccinated.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I hope so. I have no issue putting one on in stores or waiting to be seated at a restaurant or truly indoor queues. But standing in line for slinky with a mask on is terrible.

Exactly. Think air-conditioned buildings, which I personally have no qualms over. When they first dropped the outdoor mandate, they were worried people would get confused so they went with simplicity. Now we are entering a reality where people will need to just pay attention to signage to tell them when to mask up, so more nuance is possible.

 

[disneygeek90]

I am not who you asked, but I agree with them...

Masks and mandates the first time... we had no cure, we were all victims, we were all possibly going to get it, or give it.

Mask requirements this time... we are all responsible for those who chose to not vaccinate. I was responsible, I did the right thing, I chose to vaccinate... and now the anti-vaxers are getting sick by the tens of thousands every day nationwide, and dying by the thousands every day... and they are mostly STILL not choosing to vaccinate. Why should I change my life in order to accommodate those who willingly and consciously chose not to protect themselves? Self-responsibility has to kick in at some point... or they will get sick and then we will be 1 more person closer to herd immunity. (hopefully, they live without major consequences, but it was all based on their own actions, and their own choices)

(yes, there are minor exceptions, but those exceptions are statistically irrelevant to the bigger conversation). Yes, there is some noise about vaccinated people catching and spreading, blah, blah, but it would be a moot point if more people were vaccinated.

If you don't want to do it for the anti-vaxers, do it for the doctors that are getting slammed with patients unnecessarily and have no choice but to accept them all and treat them as best they can. I don't envy the hospitals right now in the slightest.

I know it seems unfair and it kind of is. But it's no different than getting punished in elementary school because a few kids goofed off in class so you lose your recess. Life isn't fair, it's never been fair, and this is another reminder. There's a lot worse things in life these days than wearing a mask in AC at a theme park.

 

[ElvisMickey]

I am not who you asked, but I agree with them...

Masks and mandates the first time... we had no cure, we were all victims, we were all possibly going to get it, or give it.

Mask requirements this time... we are all responsible for those who chose to not vaccinate. I was responsible, I did the right thing, I chose to vaccinate... and now the anti-vaxers are getting sick by the tens of thousands every day nationwide, and dying by the thousands every day... and they are mostly STILL not choosing to vaccinate. Why should I change my life in order to accommodate those who willingly and consciously chose not to protect themselves? Self-responsibility has to kick in at some point... or they will get sick and then we will be 1 more person closer to herd immunity. (hopefully, they live without major consequences, but it was all based on their own actions, and their own choices)

(yes, there are minor exceptions, but those exceptions are statistically irrelevant to the bigger conversation). Yes, there is some noise about vaccinated people catching and spreading, blah, blah, but it would be a moot point if more people were vaccinated.

I appreciate it, boufa !

 

[SoFloMagic]

I am not who you asked, but I agree with them...

Masks and mandates the first time... we had no cure, we were all victims, we were all possibly going to get it, or give it.

Mask requirements this time... we are all responsible for those who chose to not vaccinate. I was responsible, I did the right thing, I chose to vaccinate... and now the anti-vaxers are getting sick by the tens of thousands every day nationwide, and dying by the thousands every day... and they are mostly STILL not choosing to vaccinate. Why should I change my life in order to accommodate those who willingly and consciously chose not to protect themselves? Self-responsibility has to kick in at some point... or they will get sick and then we will be 1 more person closer to herd immunity. (hopefully, they live without major consequences, but it was all based on their own actions, and their own choices)

(yes, there are minor exceptions, but those exceptions are statistically irrelevant to the bigger conversation). Yes, there is some noise about vaccinated people catching and spreading, blah, blah, but it would be a moot point if more people were vaccinated.

I agree.
But the unvaccinated are also taxing out heathcare systems and potentially allowing more mutations. So it's in all of our best interests to see spread slowed. And the way to do that is masks. And since the Gov won't let Disney treat people differently based on Vax status...

But yeah, it's not fair that those of us who did everything we were supposed to continue to have to do this.

 

[Gran Fiesta]

Exactly. Think air-conditioned buildings, which I personally have no qualms over. When they first dropped the outdoor mandate, they were worried people would get confused so they went with simplicity. Now we are entering a reality where people will need to just pay attention to signage to tell them when to mask up, so more nuance is possible.

So do you think this will include outdoor attractions? Or attractions in general?

 

[ToTBellHop]

So do you think this will include outdoor attractions? Or attractions in general?

They are determining that. I wouldn’t expect Carpets, for example. Jungle Cruise? I don’t know. It’s outdoors but you aren’t distanced at all. This is why they have not immediately responded, but it’s in the works. Some things are straightforward. Space Mountain as you enter the building, for example.

 

[mikejs78]

I agree.
But the unvaccinated are also taxing out heathcare systems and potentially allowing more mutations. So it's in all of our best interests to see spread slowed. And the way to do that is masks. And since the Gov won't let Disney treat people differently based on Vax status...

But yeah, it's not fair that those of us who did everything we were supposed to continue to have to do this.

Bring on the vaccine passports. If you needed to be vaxxed to do certain things, more people would be vaxxed and we would have less of an issue on our hands.

 

[ElvisMickey]

Bring on the vaccine passports. If you needed to be vaxxed to do certain things, more people would be vaxxed and we would have less of an issue on our hands.

Let’s do it! I have mine.

 

[JohnD]

FWIW, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the FDA, who is generally seen as a respected and reasonable voice, not a political hack, says that he believes the new CDC guidance will have "negligible impact" on Covid and that he also thinks we are 2-3 weeks away from being past the Delta wave.

Which means the CDC guidance was pointless.