MASKS

[nomask]

WHEN IS THE MASK MANDATE GOING TO BE LIFTED? I HAVE BEEN A DISNEY FAN MY ENTIRE LIFE BUT WON'T RETURN UNTIL MASKS ARE GONE.

 

[Starport Seven-Five]

No one knows. That's up to Disney to decide. The general consensus is they'll prioritize capacity increases over mask removal.

My assumption is early 2022 and I'll be happy if it happens sooner.

 

[Pooh2]

My completely random guess is: Sept 3rd!!!

 

[kimj88]

I completely feel your frustration!!!! Unfortunately my guess is sometime in 2022, at least for full unmasking, indoors and out at Disney.

 

[Jim Libasci]

WHEN IS THE MASK MANDATE GOING TO BE LIFTED? I HAVE BEEN A DISNEY FAN MY ENTIRE LIFE BUT WON'T RETURN UNTIL MASKS ARE GONE.

AFTER THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC IS OVER SO GET VACCINATED NOW

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

February 29th

 

[Rudist]

Any tips for wearing masks in the summer? I don't have a problem with it, but a friend who visited in November said even then doing that all day in the heat was pretty brutal, and we are going in August

 

[CLE2WDW]

Universal is apparently going to make an announcement sometime this week regarding the future of their health and safety protocols. My guess is that the mask mandate is removed 6/1 at Universal with masks only being required indoors. Disney will soon follow (just like they did in the post-COVID reopening plan) and I think masks are gone by July. Considering cities like NYC are committing to reopening 100% by July 1st I don’t see how Disney could justify a mask mandate after that date.

 

[jediteacher]

We are going in June and I am very much hoping they lift the requirements for masks outdoors by then. I don't love masks and I my own strong opinions about them, but it's far easier to wear them inside an air conditioned space than out in the heat. With more people getting vaccinated . . . here's hoping!! And if the previous poster is correct . . . maybe that adds pressure to Disney. Or maybe we switch our trip last minute and go to Universal instead!

 

[lilmc]

I really can’t imagine lifting the mandates until the kids are vaccinated.

 

[Jim Libasci]

I really can’t imagine lifting the mandates until the kids are vaccinated.

This is my hope. We don't have kids but I'm not planning on giving Disney money until AFTER kids aren't at risk just so they can go to Disney.

 

[Meglen]

Sept 27th 100%... Guessing

 

[CLE2WDW]

I really can’t imagine lifting the mandates until the kids are vaccinated.

I disagree. It’s less about who gets vaccinated and more about the actual spread of the virus. Kids (for whatever reason) don’t commonly spread the virus so therefore I think theme parks will take a step back this summer and only require masks when indoors.

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

There has been no date announced.
Regardless of any restrictions lifted in Florida, WDW is still keeping own mandates.

 

[Jasen]

Mask requirement = none of my money for Disney (or any other business that requires them.)

 

[mikejuliestl]

With the new CDC guidance and the CEO's comments Im expecting a change very soon! Disney knows people dont want to wear them and they know we (largely) hate them in the summer heat. We'll be there in a couple weeks,,, just hoping it happens while were there!!!

 

[Meglen]

I would feel way more comfortable with all the de masking if more people would be vaccinated.. but here we are. I hope we get through all this without another outbreak and ruin my Oct vacation

 

[Cbaur88]

I would feel way more comfortable with all the de masking if more people would be vaccinated.. but here we are. I hope we get through all this without another outbreak and ruin my Oct vacation

But if your vaccinated like I am your protected against it so that wouldn't make me feel any more comfortable. I do hear you on the outbreak and things getting shut down but I am hopeful we have turned that corner for good.

I was there back in Nov, the masks aren't fun and Disney was different. We had a great time in fact one of our best trips but the masks give me a headache.

 

[mikejuliestl]

Even if they did something like the temp checks,,,, if you dont want to volunteer your vaccination status no problem, you can still enjoy the parks but you get to do so with a mask on. Those of us willing to show our vaccination can get a wrist band allowing us to go mask free. Win Win.

 

[maxiesmom]

Mask requirement = none of my money for Disney (or any other business that requires them.)

So does your state not require masks? Do you sit at home?