Walt Disney World to require masks indoors once again – WESH 2 Orlando

PEOPLE TO WEAR MASKS INSIDE PUBLIC PLACES. AND BREAKINGON TIGHT, DISNEY IS ALREADY MAKING MOVES TO COMPLY. BEGINNING FRIDAY, THE PARK WILL REQUIRE ALL GUESTS AGES TWO DAN UP TO WEAR FACE MASKS INSIDEON, BUSES, THE MONORAIL, AND

Walt Disney World to require masks indoors once again

Starting Friday, all Walt Disney World guests 2 and up will be required to wear masks while indoors and on Disney transportation including buses, the monorail, and the Disney Skyliner, regardless of vaccination status.The update in policy includes entering and throughout attractions. Masks will continue to be optional in outdoor common areas. Face coverings in Disney World should include: Be made with at least two layers of breathable materialFully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chinFit snugly but comfortably against the side of the faceBe secured with ties or ear loops and allow the Guest to remain hands-freeFace coverings should not contain valves, mesh material or holes.The update in Disney’s policy came after Orange County mayor Jerry Demings urged residents and visitors to wear masks when in an indoor space with others whether they are vaccinated or unvaccinated.“I want to show our residents and visitors Orange County is being proactive … we remain focused on lowering our numbers of hospitalizations,” Demings said. “I have endeavored to keep you fully informed during this pandemic.”On Tuesday, Orange County saw the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

ORLANDO, Fla. —

Starting Friday, all Walt Disney World guests 2 and up will be required to wear masks while indoors and on Disney transportation including buses, the monorail, and the Disney Skyliner, regardless of vaccination status.

The update in policy includes entering and throughout attractions. Masks will continue to be optional in outdoor common areas.

Face coverings in Disney World should include:

  • 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
  • Be secured with ties or ear loops and allow the Guest to remain hands-free
  • Face coverings should not contain valves, mesh material or holes.

The update in Disney’s policy came after Orange County mayor Jerry Demings urged residents and visitors to wear masks when in an indoor space with others whether they are vaccinated or unvaccinated.

“I want to show our residents and visitors Orange County is being proactive … we remain focused on lowering our numbers of hospitalizations,” Demings said. “I have endeavored to keep you fully informed during this pandemic.”

On Tuesday, Orange County saw the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.