Disney is a master at writing ambiguous policies - they do it to give CMs discretion in enforcement. I know this because on a few occasions I emailed asking for clarification and the answer was that CMs are given discretion to enforce policies based on the company's "business needs."
I would expect Disney to absolutely not want CM discretion on this type of thing. The vaguery of "while actively eating" could empower an overzealous cast member who actually does want you putting your mask on in between bites of food.
The kind of discretion I'm talking about probably wouldn't extend down to the level of the individual server. I would expect it to be more of having the restaurant manager instruct the staff how to apply the policy. In my experience, an overzealous CM who hassles guests for no good reason is a rarity at Disney.
You may enjoy overpriced burgers and brews dining with the bikers at Bike Week at Daytona Beach. An estimated 300-400K are currently there most are disregarding the mask policy and going maskless.
It should come as no surprise that people will use that excuse for breaking just about any commonly-accepted standard of public behavior.
Same.... just ate at many restaurants on site. No one ever said boo about a mask at the table. They often remind people in rides or in the common areas, but not at the the tables.
Thanks, that's what I thought and it's good to hear since we have some table service restaurants booked for our May trip. I've always found Disney's actual rules pretty reasonable - the ones made up on sites like this, not so much . . .
Businesses are allowed to make their own rules on mask wearing.
Orange County which encompasses most of the Walt Disney World property still has a mask mandate in place. In addition, private business are within their rights to require masks when visiting their establishments. As someone who lives here I can tell you nearly every establishment I go to from retail stores to grocery stores all have mask mandates And signs on the door when you enter noting that masks are required. It doesn’t take a government mandate for businesses to make that choice for their staff and patrons.
Our area has the mask mandates too but many of us have never worn one. Was asked by employees if I had a mask and I told them, "No". They said I needed one to shop, eat,... and I told them that I can't wear one. I went into the stores, restaurants, etc. with no problems.
That will not work at the Orlando theme park properties. You are required to wear a mask, no exceptions including medical. If you cannot, or will not wear a mask you should not visit.
If one decides codes to test the waters and go maskless in a WDW dining location, expect to be talked to and one better comply. If one is not happy there are other non WDW locations to spend your money at.
Because people are pigs, which has been revealed brightly and robustly in technicolor cinemascope over the past year.
Not planning to visit until the mask mandate goes bye bye. We used to go 3-4 times a year but it isn't worth it anymore.
