News Disney mask policy at Walt Disney World theme parks

[Heelz2315]

I totally get the science has changed, just prove it. Release the data. I want to see for my own personal safety. I am fully vaxxed and according to the new data/science I could spread it. How "rare" is rare? 1 in 100, 1 in 1000, 1M etc? I want to know.

 

[CJR]

Hearing more and more companies ( some big names) requiring this.

I'm hopeful we'll see places like grocery stores (specifically Publix and Walmart in Florida) and convenience stores on the list. Any essential business really needs to consider it.

 

[danlb_2000]

I totally get the science has changed, just prove it. Release the data. I want to see for my own personal safety. I am fully vaxxed and according to the new data/science I could spread it. How "rare" is rare? 1 in 100, 1 in 1000, 1M etc? I want to know.

There is a lot of information here with references to sources:

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

CDC provides credible COVID-19 health information to the U.S.

www.cdc.gov

 

[G00fyDad]

Unfortunately, above poster is right. A new Florida law says it's perfectly legal to require employees to get the vaccine, but no business, school, or employer may be permitted to require proof of vaccination. Because "individual choice," right?

The unvaccinated are the ones raising the most noise about vaccine passports. I, for one, love the idea, because it means I and the rest of the vaccinated can get back to normal life. I had to present my vaccination records to attend school (childhood vaccinations are mandatory in Mississippi) and an updated record to attend college; this really isn't that much different on a conceptual level.

I still carry my vaccine card with me.

 

[danlb_2000]

Against the law in Florida for their locations there, that will be interesting to see how it plays out.

They will probably just be an "where laws allow" exception.

 

[networkpro]

Do you mind putting on a mask while standing in the blazing heat for outdoor attractions? Because you’ll have to do that again. Indoors at Disney is not indoors by common sense definitions.

Blazing heat? It's Florida, deal with it. We've worn masks outside and inside our last three trips (September, December, and April) and it wasn't bad. Of course, we'd prefer not to wear them but it's the conduct that was required to be on the Disney Property. We're fully vaccinated with one of the mRNA vaccines (Moderna) since last March. We've both had Covid and don't want a second infection.

Personal convenience is just an excuse for in-duh-viduality.

 

[Ponderer]

It continues to be litigated, it will go to Supreme Court most likely, Supreme Court has already decided mandates can be set at state/local level. Going to be a lot of legals cases real soon

Maybe. But Pfizer was granted priority review for full approval in mid-July, as soon as it got the necessary six months of safety data, and it could all be irrelevant by August if FDA really puts their pedal to the metal.

 

[legwand77]

It will be interesting re vaccine mandates passports if they come into reality which they might, come winter if flu deaths are higher than covid deaths what happens then, guess we will mandate flu vaccines? Also once boosters come into play, there will be timing issues, been vaccinated previously but it has been only a week since the booster time so you can't go to Disney until that clears, have to wait till the next month but that is when schools starts so can't go, or many many other logistical issues.

 

[G00fyDad]

I'm thinking rope drops will be changed too as well, as in removed. Doesn't matter too much if you're outside if you are right next to many people for an extended period of time.

THAT would be what makes me cancel my trip. Not a mask mandate. WOW! That is a lot of people!

 

[GhostHost1000]

I'm thinking rope drops will be changed too as well, as in removed. Doesn't matter too much if you're outside if you are right next to many people for an extended period of time.

Follow the rope drop leader or science. Tough

 

[Lilofan]

Blazing heat? It's Florida, deal with it. We've worn masks outside and inside our last three trips (September, December, and April) and it wasn't bad. Of course, we'd prefer not to wear them but it's the conduct that was required to be on the Disney Property. We're fully vaccinated with one of the mRNA vaccines (Moderna) since last March. We've both had Covid and don't want a second infection.

Personal convenience is just an excuse for in-duh-viduality.

Guests need to pack some patience masking up if there is a power outage at WDW and the AC quits working.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Guests need to need to pack some patience masking up if there is a power outage at WDW and the AC quits working.

Don’t worry. You can’t catch covid outdoors..or at least while crammed together during rope drop and fireworks

or while eating indoors at a restaurant…must be eating though. That’s what stops it lol

 

[Chomama]

Against the law in Florida for their locations there, that will be interesting to see how it plays out.

Yeah they said certain locations

 

[DisneyCane]

Leading the pack, Shake shack announcing vaccines required for employees and customers

Hearing more and more companies ( some big names) requiring this.

Shake Shack did not announce this. Union Square Hospitality Group, the Founder and CEO of which founded Shake Shack made this announcement for their restaurants.

Danny Meyer is Chairman of the Board of Shake Shack and specifically said that Shake Shack will make its own decision about this.

 

[Chomama]

I would hate to have to explain that to their poor kids this morning

Yeah. They weren’t excited to do that but the kids, as we keep seeing, rolled with it. They have been hearing about Covid for 18 months and I think they know it’s serious. They are excited to go in January and hopefully much calmer

 

[legwand77]

Yeah they said certain locations

yes more typical grandstanding that Danny Meyers does, I am sure all NY locations will be that way.

 

[Chomama]

Shake Shack did not announce this. Union Square Hospitality Group, the Founder and CEO of which founded Shake Shack made this announcement for their restaurants.

Danny Meyer is Chairman of the Board of Shake Shack and specifically said that Shake Shack will make its own decision about this.

Excuse me. My mistake

 

[ElvisMickey]

Blazing heat? It's Florida, deal with it. We've worn masks outside and inside our last three trips (September, December, and April) and it wasn't bad. Of course, we'd prefer not to wear them but it's the conduct that was required to be on the Disney Property. We're fully vaccinated with one of the mRNA vaccines (Moderna) since last March. We've both had Covid and don't want a second infection.

Personal convenience is just an excuse for in-duh-viduality.

No offense, but some of us live here and go at least once a week. And August is much more brutal temperature and humidity wise than September, December and April combined. My choice will be going forward, not to go at all until they drop the mask requirement again. And yes, I understand that it’s only an indoor requirement. But when it’s literally 78 degrees at 5AM (which is when I run), the last thing you want to do is put on a mask regardless of whether it’s indoors or outdoors.

 

[Heelz2315]

There is a lot of information here with references to sources:

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

CDC provides credible COVID-19 health information to the U.S.

www.cdc.gov

Good find:

"Studies from India with vaccines not authorized for use in the United States have noted relatively high viral loads and larger cluster sizes associated with infections with Delta, regardless of vaccination status.(96) These early data suggest that breakthrough Delta infections are transmissible. Unpublished data are consistent with this, and additional data collection and studies are underway to understand the level and duration of transmissibility from Delta vaccine breakthrough infections in the United States and other settings."

Still don't know the number though......will be interesting to see how this shakes out from the additional studies.

I don't think any reversal will come any time soon though. We'll be in at lest indoor masks till spring.

 

[pdude81]

Guests need to pack some patience masking up if there is a power outage at WDW and the AC quits working.

With no power the rides also aren't working.