Mickey Mouse Waves Goodbye to Masks in Disney Parks, Again

In June of final 12 months, Disney Parks within the United States made masks non-compulsory in out of doors areas for vaccinated visitors. That modified for some time however beginning this week, it’ll return once more. Starting February 17, vaccinated visitors gained’t be compelled to put on masks outdoor. Which would make extra sense if Disney checked for vaccinations. Which it doesn’t.

“The State of California strongly recommends that all Guests be fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the Disneyland Resort,” Disney wrote on the website for its California parks. “Beginning February 17, 2022, face coverings are required for unvaccinated Guests (ages 2 and older) in all indoor locations, including throughout indoor attractions and indoor queues. Face coverings are required for all Guests, regardless of vaccination status, in certain indoor settings including Disney shuttles and in health settings, such as in First Aid. Face coverings are optional for Guests in outdoor areas.”

Talk about burying the lede. But there it’s in that final sentence. Disney World in Orlando, Florida is comparable, however will make them non-compulsory indoors too.

“Beginning February 17, 2022, face coverings will be optional for fully vaccinated Guests in both outdoor and indoor locations,” the Florida site states. “We expect Guests who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations, including indoor attractions and theaters. Face coverings will still be required by all Guests (ages 2 and up) on enclosed Disney transportation, including Disney buses, monorails, and Disney Skyliner.”

Of course, that is what everybody needs. We need covid to go away and to return to the times of not being fearful of carrying or spreading a probably lethal illness. And that day is, we hope, coming quickly. But after every week the place Disney Parks reported a huge increase in its earnings, getting damned close to again to pre-pandemic instances, you’d hope the corporate would set a greater instance than let everybody stroll round on a pinky promise.

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