I took some homemade cotton ones and about two extras into the parks on any given day. I highly recommend a cotton mask because they're least likely to chafe which is a problem in the humidity. I wore my cotton one all day most days and had one for each day. I took the paper ones as backup but only used them once or twice. People will say to change them after restaurants and relaxation times and I get that. But honestly I just put them outside down on the table (yucky side down was the phrase) and was just fine putting them on again. Yes, they get super hot during the day. Bring spares for this, as many as you think you will need. A couple FYIs from a recent trip:
- Security does check bags because of metal nose pieces
- Don't underestimate meal times and relaxation stations and use them as a break spot often
- Hydrate often with free water
- Noe pieces do cause headaches because of the pinch so take some ibuprofen or Tylenol in advance in the mornings
- Don't be the person in line with it off your nose, if its not on your mouth and nose it's not on
- Don't run to lines, the masks are a little hard to breathe through sometimes
- If you need to eat or drink in line, pull the mask up and put it back down again. Don't take it off and put it back on again or leave it on your chin
- Try to avoid stagnant air or outdoor line queues (i.e. Runaway Railway, Thunder Mountain) in the heat of the day, everything is soooo hot
- find the sweet spot on your nose before going to put your sunglasses on prior to your vacation. It's helpful for sunglasses and ride glasses (i.e. TSM, FOP)
- Train yourself to get used to masks. Wear them outside for a few hours a day or go for a walk in them. It doesn't compare but it does help.