Disney World Ending Face Mask Mandate for Vaccinated Guests

 by Ray Keating

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DisneyBizJournal.com

February 15, 2022

 

The Walt Disney Company today announced that face mask coverings would no longer be necessary for fully vaccinated Guests starting on February 17 at both outdoor and indoor locations.

However, all Guests (2 years of age and older) will still be required to wear masks on enclosed Disney transportation, such as on Disney buses, on monorails, and on the Disney Skyliner.

 

Previously, and through February 16, all Guests, regardless their vaccination status, were required to wear masks at indoor locations.

 

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Smile for the Camera! Disney Amends Face Mask Policy for Photos

 by Beth Keating

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DisneyBizJournal.com

April 7, 2021

 

There are going to be a lot of happy brides, honeymooners, and first-time Disney World guests after April 8.  That’s when Disney World’s amended mask policy goes into effect.

 

Until now, Disney guests had to keep their masks on for all their photos in Disney World. This week, Disney will relax that policy slightly by allowing guests to temporarily remove masks while actively taking outdoor photos. Masks must remain on for ride photos and all indoor photos.

Face coverings/masks are required for theme park entry for all guests ages 2 and over, including guests who have received their COVID-19 vaccines.

 

Disney advises, “Please bring your own face coverings and wear them at all times, except when dining or swimming. You may temporarily remove your face covering while actively eating, drinking or taking an outdoor photo, but you must be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing during this time.”

 

Disney’s specific requirements for face masks may be found on their “Know Before You Go” page. The new “outdoor masks provision” takes effect April 8, 2021.

 

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