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  • Disney World Drops Indoor Mask Policy for Vaccinated Guests

    Disney World Drops Indoor Mask Policy for Vaccinated Guests

    As of Tuesday, fully vaccinated guests at Disney World are no longer required to wear face coverings in most areas of the park. according to its website.

    Masks are still required for Disney transportation, including buses, monorails and the Disney Skyliner gondolas.

    No proof of vaccination will be required and the Resort will be relying solely on the honor system. Orange County, Florida lifted all local face mask recommendations on June 5.

    “We’re not quite ready to bring back everything yet,” the website reads, “but we are optimistic and look forward to the day when Disney pals and princesses are able to hug once again.”

    Disney World is also easing its physical distancing guidelines, and will update its terms in visibile locations throughout the park.

  • Disney World Drops Outdoor Mask Requirement

    Disney World Drops Outdoor Mask Requirement

    Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday.

    “Starting May 15, face coverings for guests will be optional in outdoor common areas at Walt Disney World Resort,” Disney said in a statement. “With the exception that guests must wear face coverings from the entrances at all attractions, theaters or transportation and throughout those experiences.”

    Based on these updates, guests are still expected to bring a face covering with them for their visit.  Social distancing guidelines still apply.

    If a guest is stationary while eating food or drinking a beverage, the guest is allowed to be maskless.

    When it comes to temperature checks to allow visitors to enter, all three major parks, Disney, Universal and SeaWorld, either have already eliminated them or are planning to do so soon.

    Disney announced on its website that it would be phasing out on-site temperature screenings for cast members starting May 8 and for guests on May 16.

  • Disney World to Allow Guests to Remove Face Masks for Photos

    Disney World to Allow Guests to Remove Face Masks for Photos

    A big change has come to the face mask policy at Disney World as guests will now be allowed to remove their masks when taking an outdoor photo.

    Beginning April 8, guests will be allowed to remove their masks temporarily while taking outdoor photos; however, you’ll need to remain stationary and be sure to keep an “appropriate” physical distance while snapping shots. 

    “You may temporarily remove your face covering while actively eating, drinking or taking an outdoor photo, but you must be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing during this time,” according to Disney’s website.

    Previously guests would have to keep their masks on while taking photos at the parks. All guests ages 2 and up are still required to wear face masks during their visit.

    Since reopening last summer with new health and safety measures, Disney has periodically updated its face mask policy. Earlier this year, Disney updated the policy to say that even visitors who have received the COVID-19 vaccine would still be required to wear a face mask. The change comes as vaccine rollout continues in the United States.

  • Disney World will Still Require Masks for Vaccinated Guests

    Disney World will Still Require Masks for Vaccinated Guests

    Friday, Disney World updated its mask policy to specify that guests who have received the COVID-19 vaccine are still required to wear a mask.

    “Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members, including those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine,” Disney World’s website now states.

    “Please bring your own face coverings and wear them at all times, except when dining or swimming,” the website reads. “You may remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you must be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing.”

    The theme park’s requirement is in line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance, which states that people who have gotten two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, whether from Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, still need to avoid close contact with others and wear a mask.

    The vaccine helps protect the patient from getting COVID-19, but it is not yet clear whether vaccination will protect people from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 to other people, according to the CDC.

  • New Disney Face Masks Now Available Online & In-Store

    New Disney Face Masks Now Available Online & In-Store

    Face masks are still a necessity these days and if you want to keep your PPE a Disney fashion statement then you’ll be excited to hear that they have released an expanded assortment of official Disney cloth face masks for the whole family.

    You’ll find a variety of new designs for Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Stitch and more, including a “Holiday Joy” seasonal mask. The updated assortment features a new and improved style and fit, lightweight fabrication to increase breathability and elasticized ear loops to allow for greater comfort and stretch.

    Featuring new character designs and fit, there is truly a Disney mask for every shopper and every style – now available at numerous retail locations nationwide. Take a look at the new designs below:

    Guests can now find over 250 designs on MaskClub.com across a wide range of characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and Fox for both kids and adults – all handmade in the USA. Check back often as more styles are being continually added. 

    Additionally, mask offerings can now be found at Amazon, GAP, Hot Topic, Box Lunch, Walmart, Kohl’s and many more both online and in-store. 

    For new kid’s designs, head to Target to check out their kid’s masks which include all-new Marvel and Princess designs. Kohl’s kids offerings include Frozen, Minnie and Marvel, Walmart’s assortment features Chewbacca, Mickey Mouse, Princess and more, and don’t forget Amazon for a wide character assortment to give kids a touch of Disney magic when they leave the house.

    Visit shopDisney.com to shop and check back often for more mask designs and styles – including collections from Stance and Love Your Melon, coming soon – to bring a little Disney magic to your outings. 

  • Disney Releases Uniform Coronavirus Face Masks for Park Employees

    Disney Releases Uniform Coronavirus Face Masks for Park Employees

    Disney Parks has debuted matching face masks for it’s U.S. theme park employees as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

    Designed in partnership across the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World costuming teams – these face coverings were developed remotely through a bi-coastal effort between cast members at both resorts.

    “Over the past several months, we’ve spent significant time and brainpower to provide our cast members with face coverings that are both functional and comfortable, and I’m proud of the incredible results,” said Dr. Pamela Hymel, Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer. “They fit well, feel great and can last for more than 50 washes.”

    Drawing from their own experience, the project stemmed from a need for a more unified and breathable face covering. With the full support of their leaders at Disney, this group seized the opportunity to create the unique, reusable face covering, specifically made for cast members at Disneyland and Disney World.

    “The unified design speaks to the fact that we are still one unified Cast, one Disney ‘world,’” shared Yonit Olshan, Costume Designer, Disneyland Resort Costuming. “As a creative team, we gained so much from each other’s experience and exposure to different types of problems and projects.”

    Offered exclusively for cast members in two styles, pleated and contoured, and in multiple sizes, the design team sourced and tested a wide range of fabrics, styles and features with a focus on comfort and function. Both styles feature adjustable spandex over the ears, extended nose pinch to the face, contoured shape under eyes, and lightweight, quick-drying material.

    Drawing inspiration from classic Disney characters, films and television shows, the pattern unifies what every dreamer and cast member have in common – joy, magic, and a little pixie dust. They sparkle with pixie dust and Mickey constellations, recalling that the second star to the right shines in the dreamy night and reminds us to keep wishing upon that evening star.

  • Disney World Face Mask Policy Prohibits Neck Gaiters and Bandanas

    Disney World Face Mask Policy Prohibits Neck Gaiters and Bandanas

    Disney world is finally back open, but with enhanced saftey measures and procedures. Of course face masks are required, but Disney has already put restrictions on what types of coverings are acceptable and neck gaiter and bandanas are not permitted.

    The company announced neck gaiters and open-chin triangle bandanas will not be allowed. Guests are required to wear masks that are “made with at least two layers of breathable material” and must completely cover the nose and mouth.

    Disney World updated the policy to explicitly state that neck gaiters and “open-chin triangle bandanas” are not acceptable face coverings. And as part of existing rules, costume masks are prohibited.

    Guests ages 2 and up as well as cast members are required to wear a face covering when inside of Walt Disney World’s theme parks and Disney Springs property.

    Mandatory face masks is just one of the health and safety measures Disney is implemented at its parks. Other measures include temperature checks, social distancing protocols, increased sanitization and reduced park capacity.

    As of today, Walt Disney World will is already re-welcoming guests into Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. On July 15, EPCOT and Hollywood Studios will reopen its doors to the public.