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NEWS: Mask Requirements CHANGED for Disneyland Transportation

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.

Disneyland may have reopened to guests just one year ago, but the resort has seen quite a few changes to health and safety measures in that time period.

Sleeping Beauty Castle

When the parks first reopened, face masks were required almost everywhere. That quickly changed to face masks becoming optional outside, and then again becoming optional almost everywhere for vaccinated guests. The only place that has kept mask requirements in place for everyone (ages 2 and older) was on enclosed transportation like Disney shuttles. But, that has now changed.

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NEWS: Disneyland Resort Eliminates Mask Mandate in Most Locations

By Kelly Oliveros 1 Comment

If you’re heading to Disneyland Resort soon, there’s an important face mask policy update you need to know about.

Disneyland

Things have continued to change over time when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve seen health and safety rules updated, changes made in various spots regarding mask mandates, and updates regarding the Omicron variant and one of its subvariants. Recently, Disney announced a mask rule change for Disney World and now Disneyland is seeing some changes too.

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NEWS: New Face Mask Rules Announced for Universal Orlando

By Kelly Oliveros 3 Comments

Over the past few months, the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to change and evolve.

Universal Orlando

Recently, we’ve seen Orange County, Florida listed as a “rapid riser” and “COVID-19 hotspot.” The county also got placed into the “high risk” COVID-19 category according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now we’ve got a COVID-19 related update regarding mask rules at Universal Orlando.

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10,000 of Our Readers Are SPLIT on the Return of Buffets in Disney World!

By Sara McOmber 3 Comments

Buffets are officially back in Disney World, at Boma in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Biergarten inside EPCOT.

Boma Buffet is Back!

Some other restaurants that used to be buffets are currently serving food family-style, like Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Resort changed up their service by bringing out the meat in skillets instead of walking around with skewers. However, Boma reopened as a buffet and Biergarten switched back to their buffet style, and more restaurants (like Crystal Palace in Disney’s Magic Kingdom) are planning to do the same. So how do you feel about the return of buffets to Disney World? We asked our readers, and now we have the answer!

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Why You SHOULDN’T Buy Face Masks in Disney World Right Now

By Jess Landers 10 Comments

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Back in July, mask policies changed in Disney World and mask policies recently were updated again slightly. Currently, Disney requires all guests ages 2 and older to wear masks indoors and on most forms of transportation.

Mask Signage

Over the past few weeks and months, we’ve seen some price changes when it comes to face masks, and for a time it was pretty difficult to even find Disney masks in the parks. Today, we saw masks available in Disney World, but there’s a BIG reason why you wont want to buy them in the parks.

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11 Things You Need to Know About Disney World in August

By Lydia Storks Leave a Comment

Can you believe that tomorrow is the first day of AUGUST?! This year has been much quicker than last year!

This year is more than halfway over!

Over the past 7 months, we’ve seen a lot of huge changes and massive news bombs come out of Disney World, and the wild ride is just beginning! Not everything has fully reopened yet and some things are even taking a step backward in terms of health and safety protocols, so if you’re traveling soon, here are 11 things you need to know about Disney World in August.

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FIRST LOOK at the New Mask Policy at Disneyland Resort

By Kelly Oliveros Leave a Comment

As the situation with COVID-19 continues to change and develop, we’ve seen a number of changes made in California, Florida, and beyond.

Health and Safety Signage at Disneyland

Recently, the CDC updated its indoor mask policy for those who are fully vaccinated. Even before that change, LA County, California and Universal Studios Hollywood started requiring individuals to wear masks indoors. Now, Disneyland Resort has updated its indoor mask policy. What does the policy require and what does Disneyland look like now with this updated policy in place? We’re sharing all the details here with you.

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