Disney World mask policies are constantly changing, and recently the rule about face masks during outdoor pictures has eased up a bit.
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Recently, Mayor Demings commented on when the mask mandate could end in the state, and we recently got more information on when mask and social distancing rules may change in Florida.
Today during a press conference with Mayor Demings, the Mayor of Orange County, he explained that they “are continuing to evaluate data and develop our plan” regarding the removal of face mask and social distancing policies.
Mask Sign
Although we recently learned that health and safety guidelines were expected to change soon, Mayor Demings now says “even with phasing, it’s going to likely be several months before you can see significant reduction in wearing facial coverings.”
Orange Bird Mask!
While mask mandates might not look different for a few months, he continued to say that “what you may see sooner than later perhaps is the reduction of the social distancing requirements.” He stated several times that these decisions would be based on data and science.
Social Distancing Markers
As for a timeline on a change in mandates, Mayor Demings said “sometime probably summertime, mid-to-late summer, we should see where we’re able to really relax the facial coverings.”
There are three things that Mayor Demings mentioned that they are taking into consideration when deciding on the mandates: the recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases over the past 2 months, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine being paused, and the slight increase in hospitalizations.
Distancing Markers to Queue Up for Slinky Dog Dash in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Currently 30% of the population is vaccinated, however the Mayor stresses the need for everyone to do their part when it comes to the vaccine. He mentioned that 50% of the population should be vaccinated before they can significantly relax the mask mandate.
Mayor Demings stated that he will be meeting with medical professionals this week to discuss the mask mandate and what phasing should look like given the current circumstances.
Minnie Mouse knows the importance of a comfortable face covering!
As of right now, we have a loose timeline of when we could see mask and distancing mandates change in Florida. When more specific information rolls out and as Mayor Demings makes more statements, we’ll be sure to keep you updated.
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Once more, infection and hospitalization rates are touted for continuing the tyranny over the populace via “mask mandates.” What the mayors and governors (as well as the CDC and other departments of health) need to publicize, is WHAT ARE THE RECOVERY RATES?
When people see the recovery rates are at 99%, the fear of the Plandemic melts away, and people start getting mad that they have been played so much for so long.
So, before you flame me, check out the recovery rates for infections and hospitalizations. It just might change your mind on all the “medical theater” that has been going on for over a year.
I thought socail distancing of three feet was deemed to be adequate weeks ago. If the mayor is following science, what is the hoold up?
Thank God the Florida Governor is a lot smarter than this mayor! You should be following Ron DeSantis’ lead on this!
I would rather keep social distancing and relax mask mandate. But I also know that won’t work because some adults cannot follow instructions and think rules don’t apply to them.
The johnson and johnson vaccine should have been made by them it was another company mixed something that wasn’t in the mixer That’s why the government pulled it not to be used . These company should be more responsible to them selves and the World . The pandemic is a bad VIRUS it should be taken serious company’s should know the formula . I would like to know If the company’s are using the same formula . If different company’s are just helping to make it as fast as people need it
80 to 85% of the entire Population of the United States is REQUIRED before Masking will be Relaxed……SOOOO, Get you JAB and Get It Over WITH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would like to know how many people have collapsed in WDW because of wearing masks outside? It will only get worse as the temperatures rise. I am 66 yrs and will be coming the end of May, fully vaccinated and I am coming then because I would loose hundreds more DVC points after loosing 165 last year because of them closing and having banked 2019 June pts. Would have liked to purchase annual pass for the trip but of course that option was taken away . We have been DVC members since 1996 and don’t feel Disney is being fair to members even considering this has been hard on Disney Co. as well. 2 free days is not much of a discount when you look at how little the latter days cost as opposed to the first 4.
I guess I’m not going to Disney this summer
Big deal about social distancing.
It’s wearing a hot mask in the middle of July in Florida that won’t work
Sorry no vacation with a mask. ☹️
FYI. To the DVC member above.
DVC members CAN purchase an annual pass and you can also renew outside the 60 day window. I have done both multiple times since the pandemic began. Get your info directly from DVC instead of on fan sites. And I have been a DVC member since 1991
I can’t wait for the social distancing to go away so that the large shows and fireworks return! Also, I don’t mind the indoor masking but outdoors in the heat (where the virus not only dies quickly in the sun but disperses as well )? Let’s hope they relax it even more at the parks and resorts soon, esp. as of now, with nearly 50% vaccinated in U.S. (30% fully).
Everyone needs the pandemic over it has been 13 months no one wants to wait anymore . D V C members 50 % they are out of the minds a family going on vacations you can only get a studio .Unless you have 500 points 1/2 250 you can get a 1 bedroom . When they told me on the phone I was not happy . What did they think all D V C owners was going to crowded resort s.
Even if the U.S. population doesn’t reach 80% vaccinated, what actually counts are hospitalization and death rates. If they are substantially reduced and everyone has had the opportunity to get vaccinated and even choose not to, then there shouldn’t be a mask mandate nor socially distancing. I want the shows and fireworks to come back by the time we are there (Nov ’21).
I wish they would start including all those that have already had Covid and have antibodies. It’s just not the vaccinated people who are immune. In fact, science says that people who have had Covid may have longer immunity than vaccinated people.
@Patti: Length of immunity for those who have had Covid is only theoretical right now; no real data to prove or disprove length or strength of immunity for them. Having said that, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests those who have had Covid might only need one shot, much like a booster. My 30-something year old daughter had a moderate case six months ago and is thinking of just getting only one shot.
Cindy wrote:
“@Patti: Length of immunity for those who have had Covid is only theoretical right now; no real data to prove or disprove length or strength of immunity for them. Having said that, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests those who have had Covid might only need one shot, much like a booster.”
Also remember that there is no evidence that the vaccines will require “boosters” every 6 months. More frequently than the annual flu-vaccine, for a virus with a 99.76% survival rate. Feel silly/deceived yet?
“Also remember that there is no evidence that the vaccines will require “boosters” every 6 months. More frequently than the annual flu-vaccine, for a virus with a 99.76% survival rate. Feel silly/deceived yet?”
Edit: There is no evidence that the vaccines work the way you think they do.
Also, my family got the early strain of C19 in Nov ’19 and we haven’t gotten sick from anything since then. Yeah, and we don’t wear face-diapers (because they are useless)