Disney has had a number of different health and safety requirements in their parks, hotels, and stores throughout the pandemic.
Since Disney properties have reopened, we’ve seen a variety of requirements from temperature checks, physical distancing, face mask requirements, and more. Gradually, some of those requirements have been scaled back or disappeared completely. And now, another change is being made to how you shop in Disney stores.
Face coverings are no longer required at Disney stores, unless required by local regulation.
Previously, all guests ages 2 and older were required to wear face coverings in Disney stores. Now, Disney its just encouraging people ages 2 and older to wear face coverings.
Cast Members, however, are still required to wear face coverings at all times, regardless of vaccination status.
As a reminder to those who still want to wear a face covering while shopping, Disney says face coverings should be made with at least two layers of breathable material, fully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chin, fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face, and be secured with ties or ear loops and allow the Guest to remain hands-free.
Guests do need to provide their own face coverings and the wearing of the mask doesn’t replace physical distancing, which should be practiced at all times, according to Disney.
And, again, if there is a local requirement, face coverings must be worn by Guests in accordance with the local regulation. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates.
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K.C. Cooper says
The pictures are misleading as they show the store at the airport.
At this time, the TSA still requires that face coverings be worn at airports unless a medical exemption applies.
For details, please read the directive:
https://tsa.gov/sites/default/files/tsa-210819-6_4_1-sd-1542-21-01b.pdf
Brandon says
This story is like a week and a half old.
Get back to me when they remove mask rules for the parks.
Esmeralda says
Seriously? Even with the omicron variant? Smh!
Gary says
Oh yeah and neither does the vaccine which I’ve gotten. You can still get it. Heard immunity that’s the only way this will stop. So if you see Brazilians running around down there this summer that’s when you better be worried they’ve been a hotspot for a long time.
Carolyn says
Does this mean no masks at stores in WDW too?
DFB Sarah says
Carolyn, Disney World’s policy still requires masks indoors.