Three Former Walt Disney World Cast Members Suing Disney Over COVID-19 Vaccine and Face Mask Policies

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Three former Walt Disney World Cast Members are suing the company over the COVID-19 vaccine and face mask policies. They claim they were unlawfully fired due to their religious beliefs. When Walt Disney World reopened in the summer of 2020, they required all Cast Members to wear face masks and some to wear face shields. … Read more

BREAKING: Face Masks Now Optional on Disney Skyliner

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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 at Walt Disney World for fully vaccinated guests for the past month. Masks were still required on transportation but are now listed as optional on the Disney Skyliner. Masks are … Read more

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

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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 saw this notice outside the entrance gates to Disneyland Park. It reads “It is strongly recommended that Guests wear face coverings when indoors.” All guests, regardless of vaccination status, are … Read more

Guests and Characters Go Maskless Outdoors at Universal Studios Hollywood

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Guests are no longer required to wear masks outdoors at Universal Studios Hollywood. All guests are still required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status. We visited Universal Studios Hollywood to see how things had changed. Guests have been allowed to go maskless outdoors at CityWalk for some time, so signage here has remained … Read more

Guests go Maskless Indoors at Disneyland Resort as New Policy Begins

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Just like at Walt Disney World, the policy at Disneyland Resort has changed starting today to allow fully vaccinated guests to go maskless indoors. Some old signage remained in place, such as this A-frame in the parking structure. At security, a sign said, “Unvaccinated guests must wear an approved face covering when indoors.” Signs telling … Read more

Masks Now Optional for Fully Vaccinated Walt Disney World Cast Members

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Starting today, masks are optional for fully vaccinated guests in most indoor locations at Walt Disney World. Though not previously announced, this policy update also extends to fully vaccinated Cast Members. We spoke to Cast Members at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, who all told us the same rules apply to them as to guests. They … Read more

Guests Go Maskless at Walt Disney World Stores, Attractions, and More as New Policy Begins

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Face masks are now optional for fully vaccinated guests at most indoor locations throughout Walt Disney World. At Magic Kingdom, signage on stores and attractions informing guests they must wear masks has been removed, and we saw guests going maskless on indoor attractions. Masks are still required on enclosed transportation, including the Monorail. An A-frame … Read more

BREAKING: Guests No Longer Required to Wear Masks Outdoors at Universal Studios Hollywood

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Guests of Universal Studios Hollywood are no longer required to wear masks at outdoor locations. All guests, regardless of vaccination status, are still required to wear face coverings while indoors at Universal Studios Hollywood. It was announced a few days ago that masks are no longer required for any guests at Universal Orlando Resort.

BREAKING: Face Masks Optional at Disneyland Resort Starting February 17

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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 lifts its indoor mask mandate. All guests will be required to wear masks on Disney transportation, such as shuttles, and in health settings, such as First Aid. Face Coverings (Guests … Read more

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

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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 will be required to wear masks on Disney transportation, including the monorail. Guests who are not vaccinated are expected to wear face masks inside. Face masks were briefly optional everywhere … Read more

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

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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 of an appropriate face covering remains mandatory for all our guests ages 6 and over. Guests will be required to wear a face covering at all times of the day … Read more

Orange County, Florida Moves From ‘Moderate’ to ‘Substantial’ COVID-19 Tier

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Orange County, Florida is now in the “substantial” tier when it comes to COVID-19 transmission. The county has been in the lower “moderate” tier for two weeks. In the “substantial” tier, it is recommended all individuals wear face masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. At … Read more

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

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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 in the nation below the “substantial” and “high” tiers. When it comes to individual counties, Orange County, Florida — home to Universal Orlando Resort and most of Walt Disney World … Read more

Fully Vaccinated Walt Disney World Cast Members No Longer Required to Wear Masks Indoors Backstage Starting November 8

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Fully vaccinated Cast Members (which would now be almost all Cast Members) at Walt Disney World will no longer be required to wear face masks indoors in backstage areas starting November 8, 2021. Cast Members will still be required to wear face masks indoors when onstage, the same as guests. Fully vaccinated Cast Members and … Read more

Fabric Face Masks Completely Sold Out at Disneyland Resort, Disposable Face Mask Supplies Running Low

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According to Disneyland Resort Cast Members, fabric face masks are sold out resort-wide. Disposable face masks are available for free, but are running low. Attractions have priority when it comes to disposable face mask distribution, followed by shops, then restaurants. When mask guidelines initially began to be lifted, masks went on sale and new ones … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/19/21): Monorail Loses Power, Stranding Guests; Imagineers Developing Giant Character Exoskeletons; POG Juice Reportedly Leaving Walt Disney World; and More

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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, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, August 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more