Thoughts about new CDC guidelines and how it might affect your Disney vacation.

[AndreaA]

Universal has just announced no more masks outside starting TOMORROW

I doubt if Disney will be far behind, so YAY! Things are definitely looking up for our 2022 trip. For a while there I was seriously thinking we wouldn’t even be able to go for the 50th at all - I won’t shell out all that money for a partial experience and uncomfortable mask.

 

[sabrecmc]

Universal says to wear masks while in the line or on the ride, in shops, that kind of thing. Seems like a pretty reasonable and doable guideline for now?

 

[SMRT-1]

Universal has just announced no more masks outside starting TOMORROW

It will be interesting to see how Disney responds to this. Will they maintain their adherence to CDC recommendations regardless of state or county policy, or is there now too much pressure when competitors are relaxing restrictions?

 

[Bibbobboo2u]

From Universal website today:
New Safety Guidelines: Getting Closer to Normal.
We’re excited to enhance your Universal experience with the latest safety updates from local health and government officials.

• Face coverings are not mandatory while outdoors.
• Face coverings are still required in all indoor locations including shops and restaurants.
• Face coverings are required at all attractions—from the moment the queue begins until the exit of the experience.
• Guests must still provide their own face covering.
• Social Distancing between travel parties remains at three feet (1 meter).

As always, we remain focused on maintaining the highest cleanliness and sanitization standards.

Sounds like a blueprint Disney might follow. So the next question becomes what criteria are they looking for to eliminate all social distancing and mask requirements?

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

From Universal website today:
New Safety Guidelines: Getting Closer to Normal.
We’re excited to enhance your Universal experience with the latest safety updates from local health and government officials.

• Face coverings are not mandatory while outdoors.
• Face coverings are still required in all indoor locations including shops and restaurants.
• Face coverings are required at all attractions—from the moment the queue begins until the exit of the experience.
• Guests must still provide their own face covering.
• Social Distancing between travel parties remains at three feet (1 meter).

As always, we remain focused on maintaining the highest cleanliness and sanitization standards.

Sounds like a blueprint Disney might follow. So the next question becomes what criteria are they looking for to eliminate all social distancing and mask requirements?

Well think of the improvement in the last 45 days.. That could happen in the next 30-40 days.. Also, it could happen when Orange County ends all mask mandates.

Some of those Queues are outdoors though..

My guess? By the 4th of July, or even sooner. I think sometime in Mid June

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Call me crazy but is there ANY chance Disney tries to up universal and end ALL mask mandates? Nope but the thought is funny

I don't think Disney can follow with wearing masks at outdoor Queues though because they have alot more that are outside, or start outside. Kinda defeats the purpose...

I mean almost every ride at the kingdom, still wearing a mask outside in that heat, if they follow what Universal just did.

BTW. Orange County mayor also said he expects to reach 70 percent by JULY 4th, which would end ALL mask mandates. If Disney or universal don't do it before then, that will be the most likely date. Which you know they would end it a few days before the 4th.

 

[AliceNDinah]

Extremely worried I will have to cancel my trip in 3 weeks because Chapek hinted in the earnings call they might drop the mask requirement (NOTHING concrete was said, but it seemed implied that they are planning on doing it sooner rather than later). I just started packing too. But there is absolutely no way I'm going to Florida, with the highest number of cases in the country and several variants floating around, if there is no mask policy. Yes, I am fully vaccinated. I would consider going to Disneyland California if they opened up to non-residents as they have half the cases with nearly double the population.

Oh my gosh---we go in three weeks and I'm PRAYING the mask requirement is dropped. That would be a huge cause for celebration as far as we're concerned Let's hope it happens!!!!!

 

[Jennyonecoin]

I’m literally over here dancing with joy for all of this good news with restrictions lifting! I’m a nurse, and have worked throughout this entire pandemic. I cannot tell you the happiness this brings me. I thought we’d never see the end many times during this last 15 months!!!

 

[yorkieteacher]

I’m literally over here dancing with joy for all of this good news with restrictions lifting! I’m a nurse, and have worked throughout this entire pandemic. I cannot tell you the happiness this brings me. I thought we’d never see the end many times during this last 15 months!!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! and let's dance! Fully vaccinated, outdoors, without masks, three feet apart! I can handle it! I go in 36 days! If it's the same as Universal we can deal! At 68, I can't loose another year!

 

[acfbob]

How long before Disney lifts this insane rule! Praying it’s soon. We are here now and wearing a mask outside is pure insanity.

https://www.disneytouristblog.com/outdoor-face-mask-mandate-ended-in-disney-worlds-orange-county/

 

[theFoof]

Lock me up I guess

 

[b2k1121]

You chose to go when you knew masks were required. It's your own fault if you're uncomfortable in a mask. Disney will change it when they change it.

/end thread.

 

[FCDub]

This will be closed like every other thread.

Also, you knowingly went to Disney, in May, with a mask rule, so...

 

[Disneylover99]

I’m guessing June.

 

[acfbob]

Yeah. But the Mayor changed the rule TODAY that was in place. Sooooooooooooo. How long before Disney responds.

Amazes me how many people are happy with face diapers. I’m here because I would have lost my points.

 

[MischaOz]

Universal didn’t waste any time.

 

[acfbob]

Also, Universal is now mask free outdoors. Effective immediately

 

[georgina]

Around here private businesses are able to keep their mask rules. Can't say about Florida, it's a wacky place so who knows?

 

[MoeJ]

Private companies make their own rules. Free market.

 

[Ghost Host 998]

Another mask thread? Gasp, I'm shocked.

Last call..closing soon...you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here.