Recently, Disney World made a BIG update to its mask policy.
Orange Bird Mask
Currently, masks are no longer required outdoors in Disney World (or on pool decks), but continue to be required in certain places like upon entering and throughout all attractions, on all Disney transportation (including transportation entrances), and in some other locations. Now, Disney has made a slight change to its mask policy when it comes to whether masks are required in its theaters.
For reference, here’s the language as it appeared on the Disney World website previously. Note that at the end, Disney’s policy used to state that face coverings are required “upon entering and throughout all attractions, theaters and transportation.”
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Below is a look at the updated policy. It now notes that masks are required “upon entering and throughout all attractions, indoor theaters and transportation.”
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A similar change has been made to the chart that outlines when masks are and are not required. Here’s a look at the updated chart which has that specific mention of masks being required in indoor theaters (as opposed to all theaters in general).
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So it seems Disney World will only be requiring masks to be used in its indoor theaters, as opposed to all theaters generally.
Seating in the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Indoor theaters would include spots like the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, Festival of the Lion King (which just reopened), and Carousel of Progress. Outdoor theaters are places like the America Gardens Theatre in EPCOT and the Feathered Friends in Flight show at Animal Kingdom.
Feathered Friends in Flight when it first reopened in July.
Some outdoor theaters haven’t yet reopened, like the ones that house Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage, the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular, and Fantasmic in Hollywood Studios.
Beauty and the Beast’s theater has been used as a seating area!
We’ve also recently noticed seating changes for indoor shows in the parks, with guests now being seated closer together in some places. This is part of the physical distancing changes we’ve seen around Walt Disney World in recent weeks.
Seating changed at Festival of the Lion King just days after its reopening!
It doesn’t look like any other part of Disney World’s mask policy has been changed at this time. Masks continue to be optional in all outdoor common areas but are required upon entering and throughout all attractions, in all transportation (including transportation entrances), in all indoor locations (including restaurants, except when actively eating or drinking while stationary), and in all indoor theaters.
Disney face mask
We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates to Disney World’s policies, particularly in light of the changes that will be made in Orange County, Florida soon. Tomorrow, the mask mandate in Orange County, Florida is expected to be eliminated. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on that and more Disney news.
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CDC WHO and every major health organization says mask are not required. Why does Disney think they know better than all the health professionals? Mask should be optional. Universal is following the science. I used to love Disney but no more.
Curious as to how much longer we will be herded like cattle through the orange garage in order to gain entry into Disney Springs!!??? I know the powers that be wanted metal detectors at the Springs, however I am quite sure that they can place these detectors at all entrances. With summer and increasing numbers the line is growing!!!! Please Disney open all the entrances!!!!
If your vaccinated, and you should be, drop the mask and let’s get back to Normal….Already!!!