No gaiters only a mask with loops or ties

[Kimpossible1]

A CM was just told at the the entrance to MK that she can't wear a gaiter. It has to have loops over the ears or ties. Just an FYI because I have seen that question come up a few times.

 

[jo-jo]

So if the gaiter has loops , it's ok? My DH would work so much better with a gaiter with loops vs the face mask pulling against the ears.

 

[Kimpossible1]

This is from the WDW site:

All face coverings should:

• Fully cover an individual’s nose and mouth and allow the Guest to remain hands-free
• Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
• Be secured with ties or ear loops
• Be made of breathable material, either disposable or reusable

 

[Brett Wyman]

WDW policy is no gaiters and no scarves. Id suggest the kind that tie behind the head if the ear-loops are a problem.

 

[Kestryl]

WDW policy is no gaiters and no scarves. Id suggest the kind that tie behind the head if the ear-loops are a problem.

I do not understand how a well-fit gaiter is different than something that ties behind the head, other than it covers my neck.

 

[erionm]

I do not understand how a well-fit gaiter is different than something that ties behind the head, other than it covers my neck.

I agree. This is a stupid policy and I hope WDW changes it.

 

[snugglebug]

I'm sewing ear loops into my son's gaiter, I'm hoping that passes.

I'm watching a live stream right now and I've seen 2 gaiters that don't appear to have any loops.

 

[Sandiz08]

I’m sure some people slipped through or will slip through, but the website clearly states must have ear loops. I think some people with a scarf on their face were turned away earlier this week at Disney springs.

 

[peaceluv&mickeymouse]

I'm sewing ear loops into my son's gaiter, I'm hoping that passes.

I'm watching a live stream right now and I've seen 2 gaiters that don't appear to have any loops.

I never tried a gaitor, but it seems it would be hot around the neck? Just curious. I have a few masks that are good for me, comfortable.

 

[Mrs Grumpy]

We are taking a lot of the disposable paper ones but really hope we can still wear our gaiters with ear loops.

 

[osufeth24]

Ridiculous every other place has no problem with gaiters, and yet WDW has a problem with it. So stupid

I'll wear my gaiter on Thurs, and if they say I can't, i'll just wear my Universal Studios mask.

 

[Disneyfan754321]

Im watching a live stream, he has the gator with the ear holes on..

 

[Brett Wyman]

CM preview day and Disney is already allowing the rule to be broken. Definitely no "ear holes" there. (And the guy is buying up all the Splash Mountain merch to flip somewhere too it looks like.)

 

[Mrs Grumpy]

Watching a MK live feed and seeing quite a few being worn.

 

[wendypooh22]

I'm sewing ear loops into my son's gaiter, I'm hoping that passes.

I'm watching a live stream right now and I've seen 2 gaiters that don't appear to have any loops.

I am watching a live stream too and it looks like they made slits in the gaiter where their ears are.. Looks easy to do and more comfortable than a traditional face covering.

 

[Brett Wyman]

I am watching a live stream too and it looks like they made slits in the gaiter where their ears are.. Looks easy to do and more comfortable than a traditional face covering.

But so so so much hotter. Im not sure how people wear gaiters in that heat.

 

[crazymomof4]

Hmmm just about an hour ago my DS23 said he is going to buy 2 gaiters to supplement the "regular" masks he'll buy from Disney site for our Sept trip. I'm glad I saw this. Will tell him to hold off his purchase and keep an eye on this thread.

 

[GoingSince1990]

I was using a gaiter for a while but have now switched to a single-layer cotton face mask. Breathable, and what I really like about it is that it folds down small enough to easily fit in my wallet, so I don't ever forget about it and I always have somewhere to put it when not wearing it.

 

[crazymomof4]

But so so so much hotter. Im not sure people wear gaiters in that heat.

I agree! But DS23 wore one out on a fishing trip on a hot/humid day off our NJ coast. No shade on the boat. He said it wasn't hot and protected the back of his neck from sun. I still won't be using one for myself, but I couldn't convince him that it would be too hot in WDW in Sept.

 

[erionm]

I never tried a gaitor, but it seems it would be hot around the neck?

Most of them are made from a polyester blend and have a cooling effect if you get them damp.