GBRforWDW
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After a couple days in the area and experiencing Downtown Disney as well as Disneyland, I want to give an update on mask wearing as far as what we’ve experienced on Disney property.
before I start, I’ll preface by saying we booked this trip in April, right after the park reopening was announced. Out of state guests weren’t allowed access at the time, but I believed based on everything I read about the governor’s announcement in April that we’d be able to.
at that time, mask wearing was a requirement everywhere in the parks, so we knew at the time we’d have to wear them. When the mandates were updated , we were of course excited, but knew our 6yo would still be required to wear one indoors, so we were already planning to wear the mask indoors with her, even tho we are both vaxxed. When the announcement came out a few days before we left for the trip, it was fine with us, though slightly concerned about the possibility of outdoor masking, which we would do if necessary and I know lots are in the not at all camp.
so here’s our experience. Every single ride that is 100% outdoors, there is no mask announcement. No one is checking masks. No one is asking anyone to put one on.
if you are in a queue that starts outdoors, but snakes inside, there is someone at the door gently reminding guests to put a mask on as they go inside.
for rides that start outside, but go inside - Winnie the Pooh and small world are two examples - you are asked to put on a mask when loading. I did see a couple of times at Pooh where they halted the ride to get someone to put on a mask.
Stores and restaurants where you go inside, there is usually someone inside the door or at the door gently reminding guests to put on the mask as they enter. If you make it further inside, most cast members offer a gentle reminder to put the mask on.
I’m probably the biggest violator in our group, just simply spacing it out. We haven’t worn masks at home since late April/early May. My daughter even went to a summer camp all summer where they weren’t required, so it’s been a challenge to get used to again, but we’re all doing well for the most part.
When it comes to interacting with cast members reminding me to put on a mask, I’m trying my best to smile and thank them for the reminder and try to remember they probably hate asking more than I hate wearing. They usually say no problem and thank you. The front of the line cast members have a difficult job, so remember to be kind.
before I start, I’ll preface by saying we booked this trip in April, right after the park reopening was announced. Out of state guests weren’t allowed access at the time, but I believed based on everything I read about the governor’s announcement in April that we’d be able to.
at that time, mask wearing was a requirement everywhere in the parks, so we knew at the time we’d have to wear them. When the mandates were updated , we were of course excited, but knew our 6yo would still be required to wear one indoors, so we were already planning to wear the mask indoors with her, even tho we are both vaxxed. When the announcement came out a few days before we left for the trip, it was fine with us, though slightly concerned about the possibility of outdoor masking, which we would do if necessary and I know lots are in the not at all camp.
so here’s our experience. Every single ride that is 100% outdoors, there is no mask announcement. No one is checking masks. No one is asking anyone to put one on.
if you are in a queue that starts outdoors, but snakes inside, there is someone at the door gently reminding guests to put a mask on as they go inside.
for rides that start outside, but go inside - Winnie the Pooh and small world are two examples - you are asked to put on a mask when loading. I did see a couple of times at Pooh where they halted the ride to get someone to put on a mask.
Stores and restaurants where you go inside, there is usually someone inside the door or at the door gently reminding guests to put on the mask as they enter. If you make it further inside, most cast members offer a gentle reminder to put the mask on.
I’m probably the biggest violator in our group, just simply spacing it out. We haven’t worn masks at home since late April/early May. My daughter even went to a summer camp all summer where they weren’t required, so it’s been a challenge to get used to again, but we’re all doing well for the most part.
When it comes to interacting with cast members reminding me to put on a mask, I’m trying my best to smile and thank them for the reminder and try to remember they probably hate asking more than I hate wearing. They usually say no problem and thank you. The front of the line cast members have a difficult job, so remember to be kind.
