PHOTOS: Fully Vaccinated Cast Members No Longer Wearing Masks Outdoors at Walt Disney World

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Starting today, fully vaccinated Walt Disney World Cast Members are no longer required to wear face masks when working outdoors. We saw some smiling maskless Cast Members at the Transportation and Ticket Center this morning. At Jungle Cruise, many of the skippers weren’t wearing masks, including when on the boats with guests. There are still … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/17/21): Disneyland Restaurants Reopen, Attractions Return to Pre-Pandemic Operations, Citizens of Buena Vista Street Return, 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, June 17, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/15/21): Fireworks Returning in July, All Walt Disney World Parks Experience Outages, Guests Go Maskless on Rides, 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 Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

BREAKING: Fully Vaccinated Guests Not Required to Wear Face Coverings at Disneyland Starting Tomorrow

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Beginning June 15, fully vaccinated Disneyland guests will no longer be required to wear a mask indoors or outdoors. This policy goes into place the day that the state of California is adopting the CDC’s updated guidelines stating those who have been vaccinated do not need to wear masks or practice physical distancing. Guests ages … Read more

BREAKING: Face Masks Optional In Most Locations Starting June 15th at Walt Disney World

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Starting June 15, face coverings will be optional for fully vaccinated Guests in most areas at Walt Disney World Resort.  Face coverings will still be required for all Guests on Disney transportation, including Disney buses, monorails, and the Disney Skyliner. They will not be required on boats and ferries. While Disney will not require proof of vaccination, they … Read more

PHOTOS: Select Masks Now Buy One, Get One Free at Walt Disney World

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With Walt Disney World no longer requiring masks in most outdoor locations—and the mask mandate now lifted in Orange County—select face masks are now on sale for buy one, get one free. We spotted the sale in Mouse Gear at EPCOT. This sale applies to Disney-branded masks that are regularly $9.99, so wouldn’t apply to … Read more

Orange County Mayor Will Reportedly Lift All Mask Requirements on Friday, Disney World Could Go Maskless

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In a move that could impact the COVID-19 regulations at Walt Disney World, Orange County Officials may change their COVID-19 safety requirements as soon as Friday, June 4. As Orange County inches closer to full normalcy, Mayor Jerry Demings has announced that he expects the county to reach Phase 3 of its reopening plan in … Read more

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

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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 away from others. The Cast Members who are eligible for the new policy will be required to put on a mask anytime they go indoors or are unable to maintain … Read more

PHOTOS: Theaters Filling Every Row and Seat with No Spacing Between Guests at Universal Studios Florida

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Our recent visit to Universal Studios Florida indicated that physical distancing and masks are nearly a thing of the past at the park. People packed the shows as they filled all available space. Additionally, the park has put an honor system in place which asks unvaccinated guests to remain masked during their visit. Otherwise, face … Read more

PHOTOS: Fast & Furious Supercharged Now Loading Every Seat and Packing Guests in Pre-Show at Universal Studios Florida

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As COVID-19 protections change radically in Florida, Universal Studios has quickly updated their physical distancing requirements on rides. A visit to the park today revealed that Fast & Furious-Supercharged has done away with all distancing rules in line, during the pre-show and on the ride. There was very little social distancing and few masks in … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/28/21): Commercial Debuts for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, Orange County Florida Plan May Allow Disney World to Remove Masks, Reservations Delayed for Mears Replacement of Magical Express, 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 Friday, May 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Orange County Florida Reaches Benchmark That Would Allow Disney World to Remove Masks Completely

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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings addressed the latest COVID-19 data in a press release today. The county has maintained a 14-day COVID positivity rate of 4.7%. In Mayor Demings’ phased plan, a positivity rate of 5% or lower is required to eliminate all mask mandates. Mayor Demings did not officially remove the mandate in his … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Orlando Resort Reportedly Will No Longer Require Masks Indoors

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Safety measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic at theme parks have been changing on a weekly basis as of late. First, temperature checks were removed and physical distancing requirements reduced to three feet. Then, the mandate for face coverings to be worn while outdoors was relaxed less than two weeks ago. Now, it’s being reported … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Masks On” Signage Added to Shops and Restrooms at Walt Disney World

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As Disney relaxes pandemic related regulations throughout the parks, new signage has appeared reminding guests of masking requirements at indoor locations and on attractions. While at Hollywood Studios today, we noticed some new signs updating the requirements outside of stores. At Tattooine Traders you can see this “Masks On” reminder for guests entering the store. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Signs Remind Guests Masks Are Still Required on Attractions at Walt Disney World

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Since Walt Disney World stopped requiring masks in outdoor settings, there has been some confusion from guests about where masks are required. A new sign outside the Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom is reminding guests to keep their masks on upon entering the attraction’s queue. The sign is at the bottom of the entrance … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 5/15/21 (Guests No Longer Wearing Masks Outdoors, Temperature Checks Removed Early, ‘A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King’ Officially Opens and Reduces Audience Distancing, and More)

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It’s a historic day at Walt Disney World, as news came late yesterday that masks would no longer be required outdoors starting today. With these changes comes a much different feeling at the parks. Today, we’re visiting Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see what it’s like and how guests are reacting. Our morning … Read more