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

Face Masks Now Optional on Enclosed Disneyland Resort Transportation

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Disneyland Resort has updated its face mask policy to say masks are optional in all areas, including on buses and shuttles. The experience updates page now states, “It is strongly recommended that Guests wear face coverings when indoors and in enclosed transportation. Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and older), regardless of … Read more

BREAKING: Face Masks Now Optional on Walt Disney World Transportation

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After a Florida judge voided the CDC’s federal mask mandate for public transportation, Walt Disney World has updated its face mask policy to say masks are optional in all areas. The experience updates page now states, “Face coverings are optional for Guests in both outdoor and indoor locations, as well as Disney transportation. It is … 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

Maskless Outdoors, New Apparel Line, Construction Updates & More: Universal Studios Hollywood Photo Report 2/17/22

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Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood today to see what life is like without a mask on (outdoors) now that the health orders have changed. So come along to see everything we found at Universal Studios Hollywood in today’s photo report. The State has lifted the major … 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

Will Walt Disney World’s Indoor Mask Policy Change Now That The State of Emergency is Over?

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Orange County, Florida, let its State of Emergency expire after the 14-day rolling positivity rate dropped below 4%, marking the lowest rates since July. So far, Walt Disney World has not announced any changes to its current COVID-19 safety policies, which require face masks indoors for all guests regardless of vaccination status. In May, even … 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

Disney Cruise Line Face Mask Policy Allows for Maskless Photos

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After the announcement that sailings would commence once again on August 9, the specifics of COVID-19 safety measures were released. In the initial release, it was stated that guests must wear masks at all times indoors except while in staterooms and while stationary for eating or drinking. But a recent change has loosened that protocol … Read more

PHOTOS: Guests Go Maskless on Outdoor Attractions Under New Face Mask Policy at Walt Disney World

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Today, another change to the Walt Disney World face mask policy went into effect. As of today, face masks are optional when visiting outdoor attractions or while in outdoor queues. Face mask requirements were initially relaxed in May to become optional in outdoor walking areas, then in mid-June to become optional in most other outdoor … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/30/21 (Face Coverings Required Again at All Indoor Locations, Re-Imagined Club Cool and Creations Shop Race Toward Opening, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Gets a New Sign, and More)

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Hallo, Ciao, or simply hello! Welcome to another gorgeous day at EPCOT! Come along with us as we uncover the many surprises that this beloved park has in store for us today. Let’s jump in! Guests are now required to wear face coverings at all indoor locations throughout Walt Disney World. Just over a month … Read more

Masks Encouraged Indoors for All Guests at Universal Orlando Resort

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Universal Orlando Resort has issued a statement regarding the latest recommendations from Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the Centers for Disease Control and Protection. Masks are required indoors for all Team Members, and guests will be encouraged to wear a mask indoors. However, the policy has not officially changed, allowing vaccinated guests to go … Read more

BREAKING: Masks Once Again Required Indoors for All Team Members at Universal Orlando Resort Starting July 31

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Universal Orlando Resort has announced another change to their COVID-19 safety policies and will now require Team Members to wear masks indoors onstage regardless of vaccination status starting Saturday, July 31. This aligns with the recommendations from Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the Centers for Disease Control and Protection. Until now, vaccinated Team Members … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/28/21): Masks Required Indoors at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Starting 7/30, Updated Menu for Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom, 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 Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

BREAKING: Masks Once Again Required Indoors at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort Starting 7/30

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Walt Disney World Resort has announced another change to their COVID-19 safety policies and will now require masks to be worn indoors regardless of vaccination status beginning July 30. This aligns with the recommendations from Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Disneyland Resort has also reinstated the indoor … Read more

Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Expected to Follow Recommendations to Require Masks Indoors for All Guests

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Recently, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Orange County, Florida Mayor Jerry Demings recommended masks indoors for all individuals regardless of vaccination status. As such, both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando likely will amend their face mask policies soon. Currently, both resorts only require unvaccinated individuals to wear masks indoors. Mayor … Read more