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As the Covid-19 cases rise, the CDC has released updated guidance related to mask wearing recommendations. Will these adjusted guidelines soon affect the Disney parks and resorts? Here is what we know so far.
Disney Mask Guidelines
When the CDC released their mask guidance for fully vaccinated guests, this opened the door for Disney to be able to allow their guests to forgo masks in most locations.
On June 15th masks became optional indoors and outdoors for all vaccinated guests. Face coverings are still required of all guests on Disney transportation. This includes Disney buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner regardless of vaccination status.
Guests who are not fully vaccinated, (including children under age 12 not yet eligible for a vaccine) are expected to continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations, and upon entering and throughout all attractions and transportation.
Orange County New Recommendations
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings gave a press conference a few weeks ago recommending all businesses require masks indoors. It’s hard to believe, but it wasn’t long ago that Orange County moved to Phase 3 due to cases falling below 5%. Now the CDC has designated Orange County as a “high risk” area.
Mayor Demings has stated that the county is in “crisis mode”, with ICU’s filling to capacity and logging 1000 new Covid cases per day.
Due to the Governor of Florida’s Executive Order, Mayor Demings’ hands are tied. He can only make mask suggestions for those working and living in Orange County.
New CDC Guidelines
Something that was inevitable given the state of things at this time has finally happened. The CDC today released new guidelines stating that all people, including those already vaccinated should be masking indoors.
While the majority of severe illnesses and deaths have mostly been hitting the unvaccinated, breakthrough cases are also occuring (though symptoms usually remain mild).
However, recent data has shown that with the new delta variant, vaccinated people can carry the exact same amount of virus as an unvaccinated person and spread it to others, but usually feels less effect from the virus.
Disney is a private company and has the right to require or not require masks as they choose. However, we know from past experience that Disney does listen to the advice of health experts. This new guidance from the top health center in the country might sway their decision.
No news has yet come in about whether Disney will return to indoor mask requirements for their vaccinated guests, but we will be sure to keep you posted.
What do you think of this new recommendation? Let us know on Facebook or in the comments below.
-Christina
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TONI
Tuesday 27th of July 2021
611, OOO FOLKS DIED IN THE USA BECAUSE OF COVID-19 OVER 17 MONTHS ... NOT TO MENTION THOSE WHO GOT EXTREMELY ILL & PULLED THROUGH. YES, WE CERTAINLY HAVE TO LEARN TO LIVE WITH THIS VIRUS AS IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE DEFEATED. THOSE REFUSING VACCINES ARE THE ONES TARGETED BY THE VIRUS NOW ...... AND CAN PASS IT ALONG TO OTHERS. YES, UN-VACCINATED SHOULD STAY AWAY FROM CROWDS LIKE DISNEY BUT HOW DO YOU CONVINCE THEM OF THAT ??? NO ENTRY WITHOUT A 2 DOSE VACCINATION PASSPORT ??? SOME WILL SAY "NOT FAIR" BUT IT'S NOT FAIR FOR THEM TO EXPOSE OTHERS EITHER !
F4Jock
Tuesday 27th of July 2021
Not being vaccinated is a personal choice. I am vaccinated and I have no intention of wearing a mask anywhere that I am not forced to by law, and maybe not even then! The CDC's recommendations are not based on science they are based on politics. If you want to wear a mask that is your choice. There is absolutely no is no scientific data that shows a mask protects you from aerosolized viral particles. They can take their recommendations and insert them where the sun never shines.
Maryann Vellon
Tuesday 27th of July 2021
No masks! It's time to move on. This virus is going to be with us forever in one form or another, just like the flu, get over it! Live and let the chips fall where they may.
Eileen
Tuesday 27th of July 2021
I don't want to go back to masks! I got vaccinated just so I would not have to wear one. I also think it should be voluntary to get the shot just like the flu shot is.
TONI
Tuesday 27th of July 2021
Most folks did a great job hanging in & complying with all the mask rules & living with lockdowns & getting vaccinated ...... and it worked !!! Disney was able to open & people got to enjoy it again. then the variants hit !!! And they are targeting the unvaccinated .... so, get vaccinated to help keep the kids who cannot stay well !!! Please don't feel "put upon" ... feel good about yourself helping protect kids !!! Wear masks even though they're no fun & get vaccinated ............... for the kids !