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CDC Expected to Extend Mask Requirement on Public Transportation by Two Weeks

April 13, 2022 Matthew Soberman

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to extend the requirement for passengers to use face masks on public transportation, according to the … Read more

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BREAKING: Face Masks Now Optional on Disney Skyliner

March 15, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Face masks are now optional for fully vaccinated guests on the Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World. Face masks have been optional in most locations … Read more

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New Signage at Disneyland States Face Masks are ‘Strongly Recommended’ Indoors

March 8, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Although face masks are currently optional both indoors and outdoors for fully vaccinated guests at Disneyland Resort, new signage says they are “strongly recommended.” We … Read more

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BREAKING: Face Masks Optional at Disneyland Resort Starting February 17

February 15, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Face masks will be optional for fully vaccinated guests at Disneyland Resort starting February 17 at both indoor and outdoor locations. This comes as California … Read more

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BREAKING: Face Masks Optional at Walt Disney World Starting February 17

February 15, 2022 Katie Francis

Face masks will be optional for fully vaccinated guests at Walt Disney World Resort starting February 17 at both indoor and outdoor locations. All guests … Read more

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BREAKING: Masks Required Indoors for All Guests and Team Members at Universal Orlando Resort Starting Friday, December 24

December 22, 2021 Katie Francis

Universal Orlando Resort has updated their COVID-19 safety policies to require masks indoors for all guests and Team Members, regardless of vaccination status. This policy … Read more

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Face Coverings Now Required Indoors and Outdoors in All Areas at Disneyland Paris

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Katie Francis

Disneyland Paris has updated its face covering requirements to include all areas of the resort, both indoors and outdoors. The new policy reads, “The wearing … Read more

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Remaining Disney Stores No Longer Requiring Guests to Wear Face Coverings

November 24, 2021 Mike Baker

Although only 25 Disney Store locations remain in North America, the brick-and-mortar retail locations continue to update face covering policies. Previously, all guests 2 and … Read more

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Fully Vaccinated Universal Orlando Resort Team Members No Longer Required to Wear Face Coverings Beginning Tomorrow

November 16, 2021 Mike Baker

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently announced masking guidance changes for Orange County, Florida. Under the new guidance, fully vaccinated individuals no longer need … Read more

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WDWNT Daily Recap (11/15/21): CDC Indoor Masking Guidance Change, Mickey’s Toontown Reimagining, Holiday Kitchen Menus, Rise of the Resistance Lawsuit, and More

November 15, 2021 Mike Baker

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, … Read more

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CDC No Longer Recommends Fully Vaccinated Individuals Wear Face Coverings Indoors in Orange County, Florida

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Florida now falls under the “moderate” tier of community transmission of COVID-19, the only state … Read more

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PHOTOS: Disney Shares Look at Cast Members Reopening Disneyland Monorail, Face Coverings Required to Ride

October 15, 2021 Matthew Soberman

The Disneyland Monorail is off and running once again for guests, and to commemorate the attraction’s return, Disney Parks Blog has given the spotlight to … Read more

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Fully Vaccinated Walt Disney World Cast Members No Longer Required To Wear Masks Outdoors Beginning Tomorrow

June 17, 2021 Matthew Soberman

Not long after fully vaccinated guests were no longer required to wear face coverings in most places at Walt Disney World, vaccinated Cast Members will … Read more

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PHOTOS: Select Face Coverings Now Buy One, Get One Free at Universal Orlando Resort

June 9, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

Now that Orange County has lifted its mask mandate and masks are not required for fully vaccinated guests, Universal Orlando Resort has put a buy … Read more

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Select Walt Disney World Cast Members in Outdoor Roles Now Allowed to Remove Masks

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 Katie Francis

Disney is changing their mask protocol to allow select Cast Members to remove their masks outdoors in roles that allow them to remain six feet … Read more

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CONFIRMED: Masks No Longer Required Indoors at Universal Orlando Resort Starting May 29

May 28, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

Universal Orlando Resort has officially informed Team Members that they will no longer be requiring vaccinated guests to wear face masks indoors or outdoors, effective … Read more

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