Mask Rules Changed!

[Jimmy Mouse]

I am so happy about this as we will be at WDW in 20 days! One thing I will miss about masks though, When you smile your eyes squint a little so I was pretty good at squinting my eyes while making a funny face behind my mask lol. No one ever caught on. They just "smiled" back

 

[bambialways4ever]

I'm glad I don't have to remove my memory maker now

I was never going to remove it, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't previously stressed about missing photos with all the reports I've seen

 

[maui2k5]

I assume they are using the CDC definition.

On many interviews/presentations, the CDC director has now replaced the use of "fully vaccinated" with "up to date". However, they have not formally retired the phrase "fully vaccinated", yet.

 

[dominiondad]

My apologies if this has been answered, I searched but haven't found anything. Does WDW require guests to provide proof of vaccination status at the parks or is it just on the honor system?

 

[CampbellzSoup]

My apologies if this has been answered, I searched but haven't found anything. Does WDW require guests to provide proof of vaccination status at the parks or is it just on the honor system?

They do not ask guest for proof of vaccination

 

[susustudios]

Yes, but that mandate is currently scheduled to end March 18th. Could it be extended again? Yup, and seems more likely it will be then it won't be. But, it's not that far away if it doesn't get extended.

I see that as an "unofficially permanent" thing. Which is unfortunate for me. I have a medical exemption from my doctor but I will still have to go through a long process ordeal to board transportation for the rest of my life because I can't wear one

 

[Meglen]

I see that as an "unofficially permanent" thing. Which is unfortunate for me. I have a medical exemption from my doctor but I will still have to go through a long process ordeal to board transportation for the rest of my life because I can't wear one. Really seems unnecessary with us having the vaccine now but such is life I guess. As other countries leave this behind we will look more and more strange with continuing it

The federal public transportation is till March so maybe they won't renew it and you will not have to deal with it much longer. https://www.transit.dot.gov/TransitMaskUp

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

I see that as an "unofficially permanent" thing. Which is unfortunate for me. I have a medical exemption from my doctor but I will still have to go through a long process ordeal to board transportation for the rest of my life because I can't wear one. Really seems unnecessary with us having the vaccine now but such is life I guess. As other countries leave this behind we will look more and more strange with continuing it

I fully expect it to drop, like everything else is starting to drop. I will be shocked if its extended. Planes already have good ventilation as is. Buses on Disney really doesn't end up any different then being jammed packed in those indoor lines shoulder to shoulder.

 

[lovethattink]

Edited to add: This meant to stay on topic.

Please stick to the mask policy at WDW.

 

[Donaldsfans]

Thats where I'm at. I was hoping for the policy to still be in place for when we go but I think I'll just try to stick to more outdoor rides. It shouldn't be too bad there's still a ton of do

You can still wear a mask indoor.

 

[Disneyforus]

Thanks for posting this! Looking forward to our upcoming trip!

 

[Westerner]

Thats where I'm at. I was hoping for the policy to still be in place for when we go but I think I'll just try to stick to more outdoor rides. It shouldn't be too bad there's still a ton of do

We found we were able to do a lot outdoors, in fact this was one of our reasons for vacationing at WDW. Disney's policy for outdoor masks has not changed. For those who choose to continue to wear a mask and are concerned about increasing risk indoors as a result of the new policy, one option is to upgrade to a surgical mask or N95. They are more available now than in the early stages of the pandemic.

 

[pomcoach]

Neither WDW nor Disneyland will be asking for proof of vaccination. Just need to make your plans accordingly with what you want for your family or group.

I took a picture of my Vaccination Card and my husband's card, just in case we go other places in Orlando where it might be needed. I don't want to carry it around at the parks.

 

[lovethattink]

I took a picture of my Vaccination Card and my husband's card, just in case we go other places in Orlando where it might be needed. I don't want to carry it around at the parks.

I’m a local.

Disney won’t ask.

It’s very rare for a place to ask to see it. The Straz Theatre in Tampa requires audience to be tested or show proof of vaccine.

Give kids the World asks volunteers to show proof.

Other than those, we haven’t encountered anyone asking to see proof.

 

[Catvondita]

You can still wear a mask indoor.

I know lol.

 

[scrappinginontario]

Disney’s current policy:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/experience-updates/#drawer-card-faceCoverings