Tokyo Disney Resort Replaces “Ladies and Gentlemen” With “Welcome Everyone” in Park Announcements to Promote Gender Inclusiveness

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In an effort to make all Guests regardless of gender identity feel welcome at the park, the Oriental Land Company has changed the wording of all in-park announcements at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, according to Huffington Post Japan and a number of Twitter users. According to the Huffington Post JP, the change began on … Read more

Walt Disney World Asks Guests to Reschedule if Unable to Properly Wear Face Masks at all Times

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Walt Disney World has updated verbiage on their “Know Before You Go” landing page to further stress the importance of properly wearing a face mask in the parks and throughout property. If guests are unable to commit to wearing acceptable face coverings over their nose and mouth at all times, Disney asks that they simply … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney World Updates Theme Park Audio Announcement to State Guests “Will Be Asked to Leave” if Not Properly Wearing Face Masks

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The audio announcement that periodically plays at Walt Disney World theme parks reminding guests to follow health and safety guidelines has been updated once again. This update states that guests not following face mask guidelines will be asked to leave. Below is the transcript of the announcement. For the health and safety of everyone, face … Read more

VIDEO: Updated Walt Disney World Park Announcement Reminds Guests to Wear Face Masks Unless Eating or Drinking While Stationary

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Just days after Walt Disney World modified its face mask policy, the in-park audio announcement has been updated to reflect the change. The spiel now reminds guests that guests may only remove face masks to eat and drink while sitting or standing stationary, a change that went into effect last Saturday. Below is a transcript … Read more