Do you still have to wear a mask on Disney transit? There’s a change on buses, monorail
No one needs to wear a mask anymore at Disney World.
Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida says masks are now optional for theme park visitors, both indoors and outside, including on its buses and monorails. On Monday, Disney World also brought back its traditional character meet-and-greets to its theme parks and resort hotels.
Previously, masks were optional for fully vaccinated guests at all of Disney’s Orlando theme parks, except on Disney transportation, including buses, monorails and the Skyliner due to a federal mask mandate on public transportation. Under the mandate, everyone 2 and older was required to mask up on public transportation, regardless of their vaccination status.
Disney’s policy change comes after a Florida federal judge ended the mandate Monday, paving the path for U.S. airlines, airports, trains, buses and other public transit systems to make masks optional.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had recently extended the federal transit mask mandate until at least May 3, citing a rise in COVID-19 cases. The Biden administration has said it will appeal the ruling if the CDC believes a mask mandate is still necessary.
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Under Disney’s updated policy, it’s still recommending people who are not fully vaccinated wear a mask in all indoor locations, including indoor attractions, theaters and on enclosed transportation.
Previously, Disney said it expected people who were not fully vaccinated to wear masks indoors. Florida law prevents the parks from verifying a person’s vaccination status.
Now, you only have to wear a mask in the House of Mouse if you want to, unless you’re on a water slide. Then masks are a no-go.
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