Masks at WDW

[Giss Neric]

Then honestly what is the point of wearing s mask in the first place.............I dont get it.

Wearing a mask is just one form of protection. It's not the ultimate protection. If you do wear a mask but you don't wash your hands or sanitize often then it's useless too. Masks are just to prevent spreading through coughing or sneezing.

We don't have to analyze it deeply. Being aware and conscious is enough. Just be mindful of what you're doing or where you're going. These masks, gloves, and other protection are just for added safety.

 

[tree123]

Yes. I'd be surprised if Disney don't sell / give away some masks with character / park designs, like they already do in Tokyo. Make them desirable and fun instead of scary.

 

[Tom P.]

I just read a report that the masks do nothing to stop the virus. How could they. They have big gaping holes on the sides and around the nose. I also read that the moment they get a little moisture from your breath they are much worse since the germs can stick to your mask and you breath them in all day. I think they are just trying to get the people to feel better about themselves is why they are making us wear them.

They have said time and again, the masks are not to protect the wearer. They are to protect the people around the wearer. It's sole purpose is to protect other people if you cough or sneeze. That's it. The surgeon general said so again at this evening's news conference.

 

[celluloid]

Just a reminder. Masks can do good.
Also, for those concerned about enforcement.
Medical conditions prevent masks as well as young children infants to toddlers and those with special needs. If counties and stars cannot enforce them, than Disney will likely not. Strongly encouraged.

 

[Jon81uk]

Unless they are medical grade then no as they are useless.
Disney would also have to have special biohazard clean up procedure to deal with all the used masks as they have limited life of less than a few hours to be effective.

Depends what use you are trying to get from them.

To stop you getting sick, yes unless they are certified they don't help. But if you have the virus, but don't know you do (as in no symptoms) any face covering (such as a scarf) can help stop the droplets containing the virus from leaving your mouth. This is the equivalent of putting a tissue over your mouth when coughing or sneezing, but the tissue (scarf) is over your mouth permanently.

 

[NickMaio]

Wearing a mask is just one form of protection. It's not the ultimate protection. If you do wear a mask but you don't wash your hands or sanitize often then it's useless too. Masks are just to prevent spreading through coughing or sneezing.

We don't have to analyze it deeply. Being aware and conscious is enough. Just be mindful of what you're doing or where you're going. These masks, gloves, and other protection are just for added safety.

Yes of course.....but taking it off during the day, during meals and rides would make zero sense.

 

[Raineman]

They have said time and again, the masks are not to protect the wearer. They are to protect the people around the wearer. It's sole purpose is to protect other people if you cough or sneeze. That's it. The surgeon general said so again at this evening's news conference.

A member of the medical community that is a lung specialist remarked to my DW that the simple paper or fabric masks do not effectively protect the wearer and/or the people around them, as they do not block all particulate matter and they do not seal perfectly. People would be better wearing the half-faced respirator masks with the filter cartridges on them that form an effective seal around the face, but those would be even hotter in the Florida heat (I had to wear one daily for many years, in a hot factory, and it was...unpleasant).

 

[Goofyernmost]

A member of the medical community that is a lung specialist remarked to my DW that the simple paper or fabric masks do not effectively protect the wearer and/or the people around them, as they do not block all particulate matter and they do not seal perfectly. People would be better wearing the half-faced respirator masks with the filter cartridges on them that form an effective seal around the face, but those would be even hotter in the Florida heat (I had to wear one daily for many years, in a hot factory, and it was...unpleasant).

So does that mean that because we can't contain every bit of what can pass that we should just open it up to 100%? Why does that make sense. I agree I hate the mask and I take it off the instant I get out of the closeness of people. If the mask were air tight we would be breathing in a lot of our own carbon dioxide. That arguments just grasping at straws to get an excuse not to wear one. This is life and death for a lot of people, it isn't without severe consequences. Even the thought that it doesn't do any good for us. Can you honestly say that if everyone you met was wearing a mask as well as you, that the odds of it getting through to you is slim if at all. Yes, we look silly wearing them in stores. I get the feeling that the place is being robbed. This is especially true since the "cowboys" have started to wear a face scarf as a mask. The triangle look seen in countless westerns that had "bad guys" in them. They are the same ones that stop and talk to people they know and pull the masking down to talk. What a waste of time and energy that is. Is there no one in this country with a working brain cell anymore?

 

[Jon81uk]

A member of the medical community that is a lung specialist remarked to my DW that the simple paper or fabric masks do not effectively protect the wearer and/or the people around them, as they do not block all particulate matter and they do not seal perfectly. People would be better wearing the half-faced respirator masks with the filter cartridges on them that form an effective seal around the face, but those would be even hotter in the Florida heat (I had to wear one daily for many years, in a hot factory, and it was...unpleasant).

Again that goes back to what are you trying to achieve. A full mask stops you catching something and is preferable, but not practical, training is needed to adjust it properly etc.
But covering your face even with a scarf will cut down on the amount of droplets leaving your mouth, similar to using a tissue when coughing or sneezing cutting down on you passing a disease to others.
But it can lead to people touching their face more and feeling a false sense of security where people then don't keep their distance and don't wash hands enough.

 

[graphite1326]

They have said time and again, the masks are not to protect the wearer. They are to protect the people around the wearer. It's sole purpose is to protect other people if you cough or sneeze. That's it. The surgeon general said so again at this evening's news conference.

Yes I know that.

 

[Fletch]

As much as DW and I enjoy Disney World I can not see us wearing a mask there. I barely can stand wearing one going to the store let alone walking around all day in the Florida heat. The way things have been unfolding its looking like our last week of August trip is going to be pushed out to 2021.

 

[biggy H]

Depends what use you are trying to get from them.

To stop you getting sick, yes unless they are certified they don't help. But if you have the virus, but don't know you do (as in no symptoms) any face covering (such as a scarf) can help stop the droplets containing the virus from leaving your mouth. This is the equivalent of putting a tissue over your mouth when coughing or sneezing, but the tissue (scarf) is over your mouth permanently.

As I said, unless its medical grade then they are useless as the droplets can still be propelled through the masks/scarfs material so wont protect bystanders.

 

[Jon81uk]

As I said, unless its medical grade then they are useless as the droplets can still be propelled through the masks/scarfs material so wont protect bystanders.

as I said, it’s like putting a tissue to your mouth when sneezing, it will catch some of it and is better than doing nothing. But if you keep fiddling with it and touching your face it could put you more at risk. That seems to be the general advice, a scarf or other face covering is better than nothing, but not as good as proper masks that medical professionals need.

 

[larryz]

People would be better wearing the half-faced respirator masks with the filter cartridges on them that form an effective seal around the face, but those would be even hotter in the Florida heat (I had to wear one daily for many years, in a hot factory, and it was...unpleasant).

Those respirators will protect you from inhaled particles, but will NOT stop particles from sticking to your eyeballs. They also fail to filter your breath, since exhaled air exits flapper valves directly into the atmosphere.

 

[larryz]

As I said, unless its medical grade then they are useless as the droplets can still be propelled through the masks/scarfs material so wont protect bystanders.

So if the mask only stops 50% of particulates leaving your mouth and nose, that's still 50% better than zero particulates being stopped.

 

[MickeyLuv'r]

Since the lock down, I have developed a habit already of washing my hands/put on hand sanitizers on literally EVERYTHING I do or touch. I don't think I have OCD but I just developed a habit that I can utilize whenever I go to the parks or any public place.

I know, right?
I'm SOOOOO tired of washing my hands!

The discussion in this thread is on masks, but mask sanitation is just the tip of the iceberg.

I tend to think the amount of hand sanitizing required to be at WDW would also be problematic. If everyone was thoroughly washing their hands before every meal for the required 20+ seconds, and attempting to maintain some distance, how long would the line be for the bathroom?

I also wonder about hotel sanitation. Many things to consider there, and many opportunities to cross contaminate.

More or less, every part of WDW was designed with the idea of cramming as many people as possible into as small a space as possible.

 

[MickeyLuv'r]

I’m surprised the bubble doesn’t keep out the virus. Maybe they need to cast a new protection spell?

The magic spells are over Universal! The protection spells should at least protect the Hogsmeade, London, Diagon Alley, and likely the New York sections of the park.

If you enter Fievel's Playland though, you're on your own!

 

[MickeyLuv'r]

And certainly don't expect any protection from Dr Doom!

We might need a new Marvel villain when this is all said and done...

 

[Herdman]

The more I think about it I just don't think masks are practical in the Florida heat. They will soak through, people will constantly be picking at them which gives you an even bigger chance of getting the virus on your hands and then on your face at some point. All of the artcles I've seen from the task force discussing what procedures might be in place when the parks open involve crowd levels, virtual queues, testing peiople coming in, etc. I don't think I've seen one say anything about masks.

 

[Orangeanna]

Ok, I live in Orlando and I'm a passholder. I miss Disneyworld a lot. I voted yes I would wear a mask and then went out to store today. It's almost 90 here. I agree with the poster that it's suffocating, my 9 year old said she couldn't take it. Wearing it outside even from the car to the store is horrible in this humidity. You may have to experience it to understand. I would feel unbelievably bad for employees wearing them outside all day( and yes I know some people do now, terrible). I could not keep it on, sorry. The moisture and heat makes it impossible. I would love to go but I can't do it. We may have to wait. If it was cold I'd feel differently.