Mask wearing

[ejgonz2]

Hey, we’re heading back to Disney for the first time since COVID in 2 weeks. For a number of reasons we’re still very COVID conscious and plan to mask up indoors and eat outdoors. My wife is concerned with people making rude comments or being harassed. Has anyone experienced that? I know that happens occasionally but is that an issue at Disney?

 

[EilonwyWanderer]

We wore masks most of the time when we were down there and no one said a single thing. It is a big culture shock though--almost NO ONE else wore them. We wore them if we were ever close to people in a packed line or if a line went indoors, etc. Always on transportation. You will see people on transportation try to get away with not wearing them, but the bus drivers were pretty good at catching those people and telling them to mask up. Less so on the monorail.

 

[TheSouthernBelle]

We've been to WDW several times and I've yet to witness anyone making rude comments about those who wear masks or choose not to. Depending on where you're from, you may feel like it's more people wearing or less. I'm sure someone out there exists that's made stupid comments but I don't think you'll have any issues.

 

[Her Dotness]

You may want to avoid most TS restaurants since still mask conscious.

TS will be as packed as pre-covid with tables no longer distanced. Not that distancing is any protection from what I've read about Omicron 1 & 2.

We were rather spooked in November to find that people mostly wore masks until seated and then never put them back on unless leaving their table. As ever, the noise level in most TS was very high.

The mask policy then was supposedly to remain masked unless eating or drinking. We rarely saw anyone doing that. Buns hit chairs, masks came off and stayed off until people got up to leave typically.

I'm not at all surprised to learn that since then very few wear masks anywhere but on Disney transportation.

 

[Aimeedyan]

You should not experience any comments or rudeness. I still see people wearing them, especially in tight crowds and indoors, and have never heard anything. I have also noticed that a lot of CM's still opt to wear theirs.

 

[Specter]

We just got back on March 20th and while my family only wore masks on transportation as required, we saw others who chose to wear them when in the parks/restaurants/etc and I never heard a word said about it or saw anybody giving any of them any looks.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

We've been there a few times this year - Dec, Jan, March. We chose to wear masks indoors, even in areas it wasn't required. We also chose to wear them in close outdoor crowds, like fireworks - our choice. Never heard a word about wearing them, and I never heard a word to people not wearing them on transportation, as required. We're at a point now, it seems those who feel the need will wear them and those who don't, won't. Your concern should be more about your personal health and safety based on your needs, and not about whether someone wishes to say something derogatory about it.

 

[wiparker824]

Going in May and plan to wear them indoors when we can. Haven’t really thought about the question you posed but I’m guessing it’s because we’re coming from different places… in my state 99% of people stopped wearing masks indoors months ago, and I’ve never been harassed for wearing mine. People generally don’t care, and have their own things to worry about, and would imagine at DisneyWorld that’s an even more true statement than it is at my local grocery store. Sure there’s always a chance you run into someone crazy enough to be concerned about a piece of cloth on your face but this shouldn’t be something you lose sleep over — be more worried about getting the LL pass for Slinky Dog Dash!

 

[GoingSince1990]

Absolutely not. Very few wear masks these days but I have not seen any snide or rude comments being made about those who still do. That would be disgusting behavior directed at someone who may well be immunocompromised or otherwise vulnerable, akin to harassing someone using a wheelchair about whether or not they really need it.

 

[DisSpoofy]

We are going in June and plan to wear masks as well. We went in May and October 2021 (when masks were optional outside) and it seemed very safe to us. Now we are debating about dining as it seems most restaurants are packing people in like precovid. Do what makes you and your family feel safe.

 

[DisWeaver]

I’ve never seen someone make snide or rude comments at those who prefer to wear makes. Now, on the other hand, comments to those not wearing a mask …

 

[Pookasaurus]

I am immunocompromised so my children and I will still be masking on our trip in June. I bought little buttons to put on their pin laynards for this reason - I was worried about people saying things to them and I already feel terrible they have to take extra precautions because of me - but I think it was unnecessary at this point as even still masking around home no one has said anything. I’ve had a few looks and one guy told me I should take off my mask so he could smile at me (I look very young and not “sick”) but other than that it hasn’t been the issue I initially thought it would be from stuff I read online.

Thanks to all who are understanding!

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I am immunocompromised so my children and I will still be masking on our trip in June. I bought little buttons to put on their pin laynards for this reason - I was worried about people saying things to them and I already feel terrible they have to take extra precautions because of me - but I think it was unnecessary at this point as even still masking around home no one has said anything. I’ve had a few looks and one guy told me I should take off my mask so he could smile at me (I look very young and not “sick”) but other than that it hasn’t been the issue I initially thought it would be from stuff I read online.

Thanks to all who are understanding!

Of course it would be unacceptable for anyone to give you a hard time regardless, but you might be drawing more attention to yourselves with the buttons. Depending on what they say, (rude) people might take it as you being preachy or trying to send a message.

I suspect nobody will say anything either way, but just a thought.

 

[Pookasaurus]

Again - something I deemed unnecessary since masks went optional at home but pretty crappy anyone has to even consider such a thing and I could care less if someone considers it “preachy”. Don’t want my kids being called political slander names as had happened online. When masks first went optional here, locally people were saying they planned to rip the masks off anyone they saw still wearing them. This hasn’t happened though, so I have less of a concern.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

I am immunocompromised so my children and I will still be masking on our trip in June. I bought little buttons to put on their pin laynards for this reason - I was worried about people saying things to them and I already feel terrible they have to take extra precautions because of me - but I think it was unnecessary at this point as even still masking around home no one has said anything. I’ve had a few looks and one guy told me I should take off my mask so he could smile at me (I look very young and not “sick”) but other than that it hasn’t been the issue I initially thought it would be from stuff I read online.

Thanks to all who are understanding!

Control what you can control. Ignore what you cannot control (like others making unsolicited comments). And take care of you and your family in the best way you can. You (or your kids) wearing a mask has absolutely zero negative impact on someone who does not wear them. It's much more important you feel as safe as possible while enjoying some time with your family. You will be in the minority, but you will not be alone wearing them in June. There are others in your situation.

 

[lilmc]

We are non local AP holders have have been monthly since Sept. We are very much still mask wearers and we have never experienced any sort of commentary about it.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Again - something I deemed unnecessary since masks went optional at home but pretty crappy anyone has to even consider such a thing and I could care less if someone considers it “preachy”. Don’t want my kids being called political slander names as had happened online.

My point is, sticking buttons on them would make it MORE likely that they will be called "political slander names."

I don't know why you're attacking me, I never said this kind of behavior is acceptable. I offered a piece of advice that might help you avoid those jerks and you kind of bit my head off.

 

[Karin1984]

Again - something I deemed unnecessary since masks went optional at home but pretty crappy anyone has to even consider such a thing and I could care less if someone considers it “preachy”. Don’t want my kids being called political slander names as had happened online. When masks first went optional here, locally people were saying they planned to rip the masks off anyone they saw still wearing them. This hasn’t happened though, so I have less of a concern.

Do whatever makes you feel comfortable.

But I agree with Captain America on this, you will be drawing more attention to it with buttons. Plenty of people still wear masks for several reasons. There is no need to explain it in advance. I can see your need to explain it, can add to anxiety. You will see people approach you, read the button and adjust their response to it.

As Disney uses buttons to celebrate different things, this helps CMs to interact with guests, to congratulate people with birthdays, anniversaries etc. You are of course wearing them to keep people at a distance, but that will also include CM interaction.

But again, if you feel more comfortable with the buttons, your decision.