Just went in February. The rules are stated clearly and I agree that if you don’t want to wear a mask all day, don’t go. I saw a couple of instances of photos being taken with masks off, and one entire family eating while waiting in line, but generally people kept their masks on. What I had an issue with was people not distancing properly. I am an older person and don’t walk as fast as some people. I experienced many instances of patrons walking up from behind and practically breathing down my neck, forcing me to step aside to prevent exposure. People really don’t understand the social distancing rules.
“Just wear a mask. It’s super easy to follow the rules” says someone who isn’t trying to get a 3 year old to keep a mask on his face. Nothing adds more stress to a family vacation than having to constantly try to keep his mask on. Or keeping mine on for that matter while I hold a baby who wants to grab it and play with it. Yeah, of course it’s super easy for you. Thanks for not considering how hard it is for others. Like
my mom guilt isn’t bad enough right now.
So, I shouldn’t go on vacation, my innocent children should have to miss out, because other people are letting fear rule their lives. So much fear, they feel a three year old needs to keep a mask on. Anyone being afraid of anything should be the reason I decide to take my children on vacation or not?
I was at Disney world 2 weeks ago I was glad that disney is strict on face coverings everywhere,went to disney springs and they check temp and make sure coverings are correct. My husband was told the neck covering was.not allowed. He was annoyed but he was lucky they had a surgical mask to give him. Stick to the rules. Take your photos when you eating. I felt secure and am very happy disney is strict. Good for them
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6 percent. That’s the percentage of people who have died from covid and only covid. 6 percent. So out of the 100% deaths with covid being attached to cause of death only 6 percent were from covid and only covid. The other 94% were from deaths that were brought on from complications of covid..meaning these 94% were sick and already had weak immune systems. CDC and WHO numbers..not mine. When you peel away all the bs you find that only 6% of people actually died from only covid. Wake up people and stop being afraid..ask questions and stop excepting the media’s narrative.
That would mean all the overweight Disney fans with high blood pressure, heart decease, diabetes will be the only ones at risk while at Disney. Not smart Mister. Follow the rules to keep everyone safe.
If you are afriad to be breathed on maybe you should be the one to stay home instead of pushing “Big Brother’s narrative”. I for one have had it withviur year long 15 days to flatten the curve crap! Disney can keep their draconian rules and their parks. I’ll spend my hardcearned money elsewhere.
Or if you have already had it and recovered as well. Those numbers are in the multi millions now. The CDC finally completed a study as of a few days ago proving that it would be nearly impossible to catch a second bout of it.
And that’s your choice. Disney has rules. Follow them or stay home. People don’t complain about the no shirt, no shoes, no service that is in effect at every grocery store, restaurant and just about every public estiblishment. What about seatbelts? I hate them, but those are the rules, so I wear them. Masks aren’t forever.
When a three year old takes off his shoes do people tell the parents to get them back on quickly? Why is there an expectation that a toddler can keep a mask on? I guess families with young children shouldn’t go. Even though we have no risk of passing the disease, just because our three year old takes his mask off every two minutes?
I agree with you Joan. I am disabled and walk with a cane and have always experienced what you describe even at the grocery store with distancing stickers on the floor.
Disney charges way too much money!! Seriously for the mask freaks, if you’re afraid stay home! Asks do not work.. You’re photos with your masks on look ridiculous and no science supports that this prevents the spread of COVID. If it did, COVID would be GONE by now. I’m sure Disney can afford to lose many paying guests, that’s capitalism. I choose to vacation elsewhere where I’m not paying astronomical amount of money for the “privilege” of standing in line and listening to whiney liberals.
Conpletely agree if you or any of your family members can’t follow the rules don’t go it is that easy and there are thousands of us that love going to disney and can follow rules.
I happy for you, that no one in your family has a hard time keeping a mask on. Others aren’t so lucky. Like my three year old. Heck even my 6 year old who CAN’T REMEMBER TO KEEP HIS GLASSES ON and those help him see, can’t seem to stop touching his mask and keeps taking it off. Something about young children and their attention spans and touching objects on their faces seems to make “following the rules” a little impossible and extremely unreasonable.
Joan…you are part of the problem. WDW needs to return to normal from this fake “woke” pandemic. We are all soo glad you are “good” and better than the rest of us.
WDW can go bankrupt for all I care.
What’s sad is that people are forced to follow mask wearing rules in a hot and humid state such as Florida, rather than given the choice to wear or not wear one. People think it’s wonderful to take a picture with a mask one; a family of forced Disney glorified prisoners.
Some people still don’t seem to understand. Masks are generally worn to protect others from your spittle when you talk, sneeze or cough. You don’t have a choice or right to decide whether you want to infect others.
I in particular (and many others) do have the right. Its called the americans with disabilities act. I and my family don’t wear masks or we can’t communicate because I read lips.
It’s time that the mask requirements be reduced or eliminated altogether. If you’re “following the science”you know that wearing a mask outside is not necessary or very helpful. You also know that healthy people under 70 have a very high rate of survival. People still afraid of Covid or who are vulnerable do not “need” to visit a major theme park. This overblown Covid theatre needs to stop.
It’s a joke. There is no social distancing. People are packed in there like sardines, all the hand sanitizing stations were always empty. Seems like they just love to tell you what to do. If they really cared, they wouldn’t allow so many people in there.
SAVE YOUR MONEY! WEARING A MASK IN THE HEAT AND GETTING HARRASSED FOR TAKING IT OFF IS NOT WORTH IT.OR GO TO UNIVERSAL MUCH MORE RELAXED THERE….PLUS YOU CAN REMOVE YOUR MASK TO TAKE PICS.
Mask wearing should be optional especially since Florida has a no mask mandate. They do not protect you and if you’re outside in fresh air and social distancing there is absolutely no reason to wear a mask. They harm your lungs and respiratory system and should not e worn for long periods of time. This is a control tactic only.
Time to consider mask waivers for those that have had the covid vaccine shots or proof of antibiotics. Our government has enough China like problems without Disney acting like China.
Antibiotics have nothing to do with the COVID-19 virus, unless you get a secondary bacterial infection like pneumonia. Having antibiotics and taking them does nothing to attack the virus, nor does it do anything to reduce the spread of the virus.
Early research is looking positive that the vaccines will reduce the transmission of the virus, but until that’s more well understood we still need to wear masks to help protect those who either haven’t been vaccinated, or those who’s health is such that they can’t have the vaccines.
Take a moment to think about what you just said. It has everything to do with masks. If you accept that being vaccinated will keep you from getting Covid, you won’t need a mask. You can neither get it nor give it to someone else.
The reason you have to wear a mask, even if you’ve been vaccinated, is because people are terrible and will like about their vaccination status. So it’s everyone in masks until no one needs them.
Janna, that makes no sense. No one will need to lie about having had a vaccine. Those who are in the at risk bracket, or those who just want to feel safer will get the vaccine. Those who are comfortable with whatever level of risk they have will not bother. It will be like the flu shot. The flu also kills some portion of an at risk group every year and only a certain segment of the population bothers to get a flu shot. If one accepts that they are protected by the vaccine, they shouldn’t be afraid of anyone who didn’t feel the need to get the shot. Once access to the vaccine is such that anyone who wants it can get it, masks are no longer needed.
If you are afriad to be breathed on maybe you should be the one to stay home instead of pushing “Big Brother’s narrative”. I for one have had it withviur year long 15 days to flatten the curve crap! Disney can keep their draconian rules and their parks. I’ll spend my hardcearned money elsewhere.
Don,
Disney is in bed with amd being controlled by China. Look how they bend over backwards ro make their films and movie posters China comiant. They are mlre fearful of loosing yens than dollars. Spend your money elsewhere like Universal or a trip to see our National Parks. You’ll be glad you did!
Disney is a private business and can set rules as they choose. It is funny to see people turn mask wearing into a rights issue when it is a health concern.
Stop disseminating false information. There is a meta research study which looked at 21 studies on mask efficacy.
Stop making this a political statement. The mask is not going away right now and if people would have worn them we would not be having discussions because the the spread would have been shortened.
I’m stunned at the continued lack of understanding and acceptance of the *science* behind masks and social distancing, and yes, even outdoors. It’s been a year, people. Over half a million of our citizens have died. Up to 30% of *everyone* who’s gotten COVID-19 has some level of long-term symptoms, regardless of age or how severe their illness was. This isn’t the flu, it isn’t a cold. It’s a unique disease that we’re still learning about.
If you’ve got the sociopathic tendencies of, “to heck with the guy next to me, I want to party,” the problem isn’t with those of us who don’t want to get COVID-19. Really, it’s you.
Thank you Paul well said. I also feel those people that say masks dont work how about surgeries when doctors are wearing masks are you saying they dont work also?????
This isn’t Disneyland or Disney World anymore. It’s Maskeyland and Maskey World
That said, I miss the Disneyland without the stupid mask restrictions. If you hate the mask’ don’t go period and don’t waste your money. If you don’t want to wear a mask I recommand going to the beach better, you can get in the water, get food there and nobody really forces you to wear a mask and you could also meet new people .
Maskeyland ain’t touching my money. I guess for the pro maskers they can enjoy this while it lasts
Visited the parks from Michigan last week. My observation was about 60% compliance, and only 3 cased of cast members dealing with non-compliance. There was plenty of eating and drinking in line and just walking as well. There were many who lowered their masks to speak. There were plenty of masks below noses and there were single layer gaiters, as well. I am tired of reading articles indication that there are only a few rule breakers.
No problem. I LOVE Disney, but it costs far too much to spend the same amount of money for 25% of the experience. I will be first in line to book my trip when things get back to normal. In the meantime, I’ll continue to spend my vacation dollars where things are a little more laid back and you can enjoy yourself without a mask.
Yes, masks work. And electricity causes fires. I choose to have electricity in my home. It is a risk I am willing to take. I want to choose whether I wear a mask or not.
I was there in February at Animal Kingdom in line for the Dinosaur ride. There was a lady a few groups behind me in line that apparently was standing right on top of the group in front of her, with her mask underneath her nose. That group finally got upset and asked her to step back onto her social distancing line and she said “these lines don’t really even matter anymore, they’re just here to make the wait look longer.” There were 2 CMs nearby that saw the whole thing and they both just looked at each other and walked away.
Masks dont work and actually make those who get the virus have more severe symptoms because of rebreathing your contaminated air over and over deep into your lungs. People dont die FROM they die WITH covid and that’s even hard to say since the labs run about 40 cycles vs the correct 30. If only people knew the truth and not what the media tells them. We could argue all day long but the fact is if a person is that afraid then they shouldn’t leave the house let alone go to a theme park.
So sad that we live in tyranny with no choice of do it or get arrested or thrown out, I say put em out of business or financial hurt them enough and possibly they might change their evil ways. We can’t live in fear forever, time to lift the fog!!
I purchased our family’s passes over 18 months ago. They closed the parks one week before our trip. Because of greed, they said our passes would only be honored until September 30, 2021. You know, so they can boost prices for the 50th birthday. If they made good until they did not require masks, we would not be down here now. It was hot with a mask on, long lines, many of my son’s favorites were closed, no big parades, no fireworks, no evening shows, no trams from the parking lot. We did not get what we paid for.
I visited Disney with my family last week. Followed all rules as required/requested with no problem. The last night on the property we ate at an un-named Italian Restaurant at one of the resorts (everyone knows which one). My 10 month old granddaughter started crying so my daughter took her outside as to not disrupt others meals. Upon her return my granddaughter was still very fussy and needing her bottle – like about to have a royal breakdown fussy. I got in a hurry trying to get to a place to rinse her bottle out in order to make a new one and accidentally left my table with no mask. Made it to the lobby of restaurant, obviously was shocked at my own behavior as I placed my hand over my face and asked a server ‘what do I do’ (go back to table to get mask, etc)…before any staff even noticed I had no mask I had brought it to their attention. I was yelled (more like screamed) at by a gentleman in a suit that had been greeting people and totally humiliated in front of the entire restaurant, bar and lobby full of people. Honest mistake but horrible. He was so rude that it made me cry…and I never cry. Not sure about a return to my favorite place on earth at this point after that horrifying incident. This event ruined the wonderful memories of my entire vacation.
I’m an annual passholder who just renewed her pass. I wear the mask as I’m told I have to. However, I renewed my pass with the thought the mask mandate would be lifted!! Hopefully, sooner rather than later. I am 77 years old, already had COVID and was in Disney as soon as my quarantine was over. I’m honestly afraid that the wearing of the mask is NEVER going to be over. I think we should have a choice to wear it or not wear it.
So glad you survived.
We need to hear more stories like yours so people can see that not everyone dies from this virus.
There’s a high survival rate so I don’t understand why we still need to live this way. We didn’t act like this for the flu, yet people also died from the flu.
Wow, Inside the Magic, based on the majority of these comments; Disney guests AREN’T saying “can’t follow the rules, stay home”. Sounds more like “Lift the mask mandate now”. You go ahead and keep stirring the pot with a mask article at least once a day though. I get that your ad revenue is important to you and comments equal ad views.
Disney just needs to make masks optional. If you feel safe wearing one, do it. If you don’t feel safe, don’t go. If you’ve had it or had the vaccine, no need for the mask!
My family and I went the end of February. We followed the rules, wore the masks the best we could. I say the best we could, because my children have autism with sensory disorders . They were constantly touching the mask on their face, which is unsafe. We tried to keep their has clean by constantly sanitizing and hand washing.
We got back home Saturday and by Sunday, my daughter was extremely ill. She had a fever from Sunday to Thursday. Had her tested for Covid and strep throat.
She caught a really bad virus at Disney, which I understand can happen, but I thought masks worked? So does the mask prevent Covid but nothing else ?
So sad to see that Disney isn’t really Autism friend any more as far as this mask wearing continues.
If you wear a mask on your face all day, you are very likely to catch some germ on it, then the germ diaper is right up on your face. Masks are not safe at all .
I wish I could hit a like button for your post. We were there in Feb/ March. I don’t have kids with autism, but I had my the year old and 1 year old, and the three year old won’t keep a mask on. The stress of dealing with him, his mask, and the workers constantly telling me to keep a mask on him was exhausting.
Each person can make their own decision to go and wear a mask (which saves no one but cleanliness does). I will return to places that want serious $$$$ when I not expected to be a puppet with a mask performing at a show. I prefer to not be part of the next health problem caused by cutting off my oxygen levels because of wearing a mask…especially for lengthy periods of time in the heat. Never wore masks during all flu seasons and 2020 flu onward I won’t. God bless everyone. B safe and make own decisions in life. Dont live by “the devil made me do it”
Follow the science or follow the scientists? If youre afraid, stay home, it’s that simple. You can live your life in fear or you can live your life. IF you want to wear a mask, then by all means go right ahead. I have done nothing different since the whole “15 days garbage” If I get it I get it. Call me whatever you want, but I find it interesting that we are suppose to follow the science yet, the science that questions the effectiveness of masks isn’t allowed. How can it be science when it can’t be questioned? Then it just become propaganda. Science used to say the world was flat, the Earth was the center of the universe and mercury was effective in fighting VD.
I don’t understand what the big deal is! People are heading to the most magical place on earth to argue and fight over wearing a mask. The children aren’t the problem either! It’s their parents trying to break the rules and cause a fuss. We have been to the parks twice since the pandemic and I was grateful to be able to go. My family has had no normalcy since this began, due to my being immunocompromised. My son hasn’t been to school, friends and family haven’t visited, etc. We chose Disney because we knew how seriously they were taking our safety! It’s a shame that bad apples have to ruin it for everyone else! Just put on the mask and don’t be a jerk! Think about others and enjoy the atmosphere of the park ❤ Putting a mask over your face won’t kill you, either comply to the rules or go somewhere else. This isn’t rocket science people!
You sound like a true liberal. Just follow the rules even if they make no sense. Listen Karen, you clearly love being told what to do. Good for you. Now stop telling others what to do.
You’re the Karen. This is a business that has rules in place. If you don’t like the rules, don’t go. what makes you think that your opinion gets to overrule the rules of the business establishment you are going to? You are not in charge. If you don’t like what the business is doing then by all means take your patronage somewhere that lines up with your beliefs. But don’t tell a company that their procedures don’t apply to you.
Then obviously we won’t be going anytime soon. nobody in their right mind should be going. Only a fool would be ok with photos of themselves and their family while their faces are concealed during what’s supposed to be a memorable vacation
I feel we should respect one another’s take on masks. There are facts shown that they don’t work properly and I’m sure for some they work well. To be honest though, to take your mask off for a minute to take a decent picture during a said magical experience, shouldn’t be a big deal. I believe the rules are a bit uptight. Maybe they shouldn’t have opened the parks back up if they were going to have such strict rules. It is an amusement park after all.
We had a year around pass for nearly a decade and don’t worry we won’t be spending a dime with Disney until the mask mandate is dropped. Plenty of wonderful places we have been exploring the past year wear no one bothers you about a useless mask.
This article is so one sided. There’s also a lot of people that stand on the other side. Disney has always bent and twisted rules and policies to aid with disabilities and there’s many people with disabilities that can’t wear masks that would like to go. People not only with disabilities like COPD or asthma but also people with things like epilepsy, disorders that cause fainting or paralysis that can’t remove their own masks in the event of an emergency. I truly feel masks should be encouraged but at the very least should have medical exemptions.
Wow. All these comments complaining about Disney’s rules and how cruel and “draconian” they are and not a single one of these complaining people are even considering the cast members who caught up in all of this. They don’t have a choice. Day after day, people who come to the parks and put up a fight over the masks get yelled at, cursed at, spat and and, yes, even struck. The cast members are on the front lines protecting you and making the magic despite as many as 12 hours on their feet, outside and in a mask. They smile behind that mask even though their feet ache and the thirtieth guest they’ve asked to don their mask that day holds up their empty bottle, saying, “I’m drinking.” And we’re just referring to the photographers. Stop being selfish and please try to think about the magic-makers who are trying to keep the experience safe for everyone.
I have been dieing to get out but my son has type1 diabetes and very worried about the virus so the rule is to get the vaccine then we can travel…HAPPY to say we are going to Disney at the end of May. Even though we will be vaccinated, we are still going to wear our masks! And I agree with most, if you can’t follow the rules than don’t go!!! It’s just sad that people are so selfish!
You just want to complain enough to get something for free. You know the rules let’s try to figure out how to work around them so we can attract enough attention to get royal treatment for nothing. Cause you are owed it. You know who you are but rose of us that were brought up to respect rules are wrong when we speak up for doing right. DON’T GO let the rest of us enjoy or time their and not watch your whining stay at home and barbeque.
Whether we agree or not is not the issue-clearly the country’s divided. Though I don’t think we need to eat each other alive on this thread kids.
They’ve made a mandate and it’s non-negotiable. Disney’s not a right, it’s a privilege. We can spend our money elsewhere or do what they say.
Of course people still pull them down and get too close. You aren’t gonna control all of them 100% of the time clearly. That’s everywhere I go. In knowing that also, you have a choice to NOT GO. I guess it’s just easier to complain online about it…
I have no problem with wearing a mask if required. To add to that I have the vaccine.
my problem is for my 4 year old autistic daughter with sensory issues . she can’t talk yet so explaining that she has to wear this terrible feeling thing so she can go to her favorite place in the world is impossible.
I’m sorry but we as a people should allow exceptions to this mask thing. Especially those with special needs.
Comments for “Can’t Follow Rules? Don’t Go,” Disney Guests Say
Joan
Just went in February. The rules are stated clearly and I agree that if you don’t want to wear a mask all day, don’t go. I saw a couple of instances of photos being taken with masks off, and one entire family eating while waiting in line, but generally people kept their masks on. What I had an issue with was people not distancing properly. I am an older person and don’t walk as fast as some people. I experienced many instances of patrons walking up from behind and practically breathing down my neck, forcing me to step aside to prevent exposure. People really don’t understand the social distancing rules.
Stephanie Pena
There is 0 social distancing there. Especially at Disney Springs
Bruce Kirschbaum
So every should just stay away from you. Masks are bs.
Jack Meyer
Ok, doctor.
Bill
Hey Jack,
Where did you get your medical degree?
Heather Johnson
Right?! Everyone should stay home because we’re all gonna die!!
Staci Darlington
“Just wear a mask. It’s super easy to follow the rules” says someone who isn’t trying to get a 3 year old to keep a mask on his face. Nothing adds more stress to a family vacation than having to constantly try to keep his mask on. Or keeping mine on for that matter while I hold a baby who wants to grab it and play with it. Yeah, of course it’s super easy for you. Thanks for not considering how hard it is for others. Like
my mom guilt isn’t bad enough right now.
Keith
You always have the option of not going on vacation for the time being, just saying…
Staci Darlington
So, I shouldn’t go on vacation, my innocent children should have to miss out, because other people are letting fear rule their lives. So much fear, they feel a three year old needs to keep a mask on. Anyone being afraid of anything should be the reason I decide to take my children on vacation or not?
Traci Frost
Lets hope Disney parks like the disney stores! Go out of business.
CAROLYN HAMOLKO
I was at Disney world 2 weeks ago I was glad that disney is strict on face coverings everywhere,went to disney springs and they check temp and make sure coverings are correct. My husband was told the neck covering was.not allowed. He was annoyed but he was lucky they had a surgical mask to give him. Stick to the rules. Take your photos when you eating. I felt secure and am very happy disney is strict. Good for them
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Tom
6 percent. That’s the percentage of people who have died from covid and only covid. 6 percent. So out of the 100% deaths with covid being attached to cause of death only 6 percent were from covid and only covid. The other 94% were from deaths that were brought on from complications of covid..meaning these 94% were sick and already had weak immune systems. CDC and WHO numbers..not mine. When you peel away all the bs you find that only 6% of people actually died from only covid. Wake up people and stop being afraid..ask questions and stop excepting the media’s narrative.
Keith
Maybe so, but why take any chances if you don’t have to?
BchMom
That would mean all the overweight Disney fans with high blood pressure, heart decease, diabetes will be the only ones at risk while at Disney. Not smart Mister. Follow the rules to keep everyone safe.
Rodney Simonson
Last week compliance was only about 60% whike we were there.
Mike Dragneff
If you are afriad to be breathed on maybe you should be the one to stay home instead of pushing “Big Brother’s narrative”. I for one have had it withviur year long 15 days to flatten the curve crap! Disney can keep their draconian rules and their parks. I’ll spend my hardcearned money elsewhere.
Michelle M. Baldwin
Good.
Yeadley heart
If you are vaccinated, you should be able to go mask free if you want.
DVM
Or if you have already had it and recovered as well. Those numbers are in the multi millions now. The CDC finally completed a study as of a few days ago proving that it would be nearly impossible to catch a second bout of it.
Margaret Perry
And that’s your choice. Disney has rules. Follow them or stay home. People don’t complain about the no shirt, no shoes, no service that is in effect at every grocery store, restaurant and just about every public estiblishment. What about seatbelts? I hate them, but those are the rules, so I wear them. Masks aren’t forever.
Staci Darlington
When a three year old takes off his shoes do people tell the parents to get them back on quickly? Why is there an expectation that a toddler can keep a mask on? I guess families with young children shouldn’t go. Even though we have no risk of passing the disease, just because our three year old takes his mask off every two minutes?
justine Record
Exactly!!!
Isaac
Why do you care if people follow the rules they are strict at Disney anyway so you would probably kicked anyway I personally am not scared of covid
Karen
Not meaning to stir the pot but 15 days to stop the spread has come and gone. I fear that mask mandates are here to stay
Ally
Agree totally
Jorge
I agree with you Joan. I am disabled and walk with a cane and have always experienced what you describe even at the grocery store with distancing stickers on the floor.
Leann
Disney charges way too much money!! Seriously for the mask freaks, if you’re afraid stay home! Asks do not work.. You’re photos with your masks on look ridiculous and no science supports that this prevents the spread of COVID. If it did, COVID would be GONE by now. I’m sure Disney can afford to lose many paying guests, that’s capitalism. I choose to vacation elsewhere where I’m not paying astronomical amount of money for the “privilege” of standing in line and listening to whiney liberals.
Anji
And yet here you are, whining.
Ren
Conpletely agree if you or any of your family members can’t follow the rules don’t go it is that easy and there are thousands of us that love going to disney and can follow rules.
Staci Darlington
I happy for you, that no one in your family has a hard time keeping a mask on. Others aren’t so lucky. Like my three year old. Heck even my 6 year old who CAN’T REMEMBER TO KEEP HIS GLASSES ON and those help him see, can’t seem to stop touching his mask and keeps taking it off. Something about young children and their attention spans and touching objects on their faces seems to make “following the rules” a little impossible and extremely unreasonable.
Bleu
Joan…you are part of the problem. WDW needs to return to normal from this fake “woke” pandemic. We are all soo glad you are “good” and better than the rest of us.
WDW can go bankrupt for all I care.
Incognito
What’s sad is that people are forced to follow mask wearing rules in a hot and humid state such as Florida, rather than given the choice to wear or not wear one. People think it’s wonderful to take a picture with a mask one; a family of forced Disney glorified prisoners.
Melissa
LOL, how are they prisoners if they chose to go, and those are the rules? What is this? An episode of 60 Days In? ?
JT
STAY HOME IF YOUR SCARED, THE REST OF US WANT TO LIVE LIFE, SUCH BS AND CONTROL!!
J
You know what is really uncomfortable when it is hot ans humid? This bra. But I still wear it in public. Not for me… For you.
Me
Lol, I don’t care if you wear a bra. That’s your choice not mine.
ChasUGC
Some people still don’t seem to understand. Masks are generally worn to protect others from your spittle when you talk, sneeze or cough. You don’t have a choice or right to decide whether you want to infect others.
Michael
You stay home if you are scared.
Me
I in particular (and many others) do have the right. Its called the americans with disabilities act. I and my family don’t wear masks or we can’t communicate because I read lips.
Isaac
True and you spend tons of money
Kenr
It’s time that the mask requirements be reduced or eliminated altogether. If you’re “following the science”you know that wearing a mask outside is not necessary or very helpful. You also know that healthy people under 70 have a very high rate of survival. People still afraid of Covid or who are vulnerable do not “need” to visit a major theme park. This overblown Covid theatre needs to stop.
Ally
Amen
Isaac
Finally someone understands how covid works
Janna
People who can’t follow rules do not “need” to go to theme parks either.
Marla Duvall
It’s a joke. There is no social distancing. People are packed in there like sardines, all the hand sanitizing stations were always empty. Seems like they just love to tell you what to do. If they really cared, they wouldn’t allow so many people in there.
Stephanie Pena
SAVE YOUR MONEY! WEARING A MASK IN THE HEAT AND GETTING HARRASSED FOR TAKING IT OFF IS NOT WORTH IT.OR GO TO UNIVERSAL MUCH MORE RELAXED THERE….PLUS YOU CAN REMOVE YOUR MASK TO TAKE PICS.
JJ
Mask wearing should be optional especially since Florida has a no mask mandate. They do not protect you and if you’re outside in fresh air and social distancing there is absolutely no reason to wear a mask. They harm your lungs and respiratory system and should not e worn for long periods of time. This is a control tactic only.
Janna
Start your own theme park, then you can make the rules.
Don Weber
Time to consider mask waivers for those that have had the covid vaccine shots or proof of antibiotics. Our government has enough China like problems without Disney acting like China.
Paul
Antibiotics have nothing to do with the COVID-19 virus, unless you get a secondary bacterial infection like pneumonia. Having antibiotics and taking them does nothing to attack the virus, nor does it do anything to reduce the spread of the virus.
Early research is looking positive that the vaccines will reduce the transmission of the virus, but until that’s more well understood we still need to wear masks to help protect those who either haven’t been vaccinated, or those who’s health is such that they can’t have the vaccines.
Bryan
Whats the point of the vaccine if you can’t even take off the stupid mask?
ChasUGC
The point of the vaccine is so that you don’t get Covid. Duh. It has nothing to do with masks.
TR
Take a moment to think about what you just said. It has everything to do with masks. If you accept that being vaccinated will keep you from getting Covid, you won’t need a mask. You can neither get it nor give it to someone else.
Janna
The reason you have to wear a mask, even if you’ve been vaccinated, is because people are terrible and will like about their vaccination status. So it’s everyone in masks until no one needs them.
TR
Janna, that makes no sense. No one will need to lie about having had a vaccine. Those who are in the at risk bracket, or those who just want to feel safer will get the vaccine. Those who are comfortable with whatever level of risk they have will not bother. It will be like the flu shot. The flu also kills some portion of an at risk group every year and only a certain segment of the population bothers to get a flu shot. If one accepts that they are protected by the vaccine, they shouldn’t be afraid of anyone who didn’t feel the need to get the shot. Once access to the vaccine is such that anyone who wants it can get it, masks are no longer needed.
Fred Mano
I think they meant anti bodies
Mike Dragneff
If you are afriad to be breathed on maybe you should be the one to stay home instead of pushing “Big Brother’s narrative”. I for one have had it withviur year long 15 days to flatten the curve crap! Disney can keep their draconian rules and their parks. I’ll spend my hardcearned money elsewhere.
Mike Dragneff
Don,
Disney is in bed with amd being controlled by China. Look how they bend over backwards ro make their films and movie posters China comiant. They are mlre fearful of loosing yens than dollars. Spend your money elsewhere like Universal or a trip to see our National Parks. You’ll be glad you did!
Manny
Disney is a private business and can set rules as they choose. It is funny to see people turn mask wearing into a rights issue when it is a health concern.
Stop disseminating false information. There is a meta research study which looked at 21 studies on mask efficacy.
Stop making this a political statement. The mask is not going away right now and if people would have worn them we would not be having discussions because the the spread would have been shortened.
Shaun
More comments like this, please. Thank you.
Paul
I’m stunned at the continued lack of understanding and acceptance of the *science* behind masks and social distancing, and yes, even outdoors. It’s been a year, people. Over half a million of our citizens have died. Up to 30% of *everyone* who’s gotten COVID-19 has some level of long-term symptoms, regardless of age or how severe their illness was. This isn’t the flu, it isn’t a cold. It’s a unique disease that we’re still learning about.
If you’ve got the sociopathic tendencies of, “to heck with the guy next to me, I want to party,” the problem isn’t with those of us who don’t want to get COVID-19. Really, it’s you.
Alex
“Upto 30% of *everyone* who’s gotten COVID-19 has some level of long-term symptoms”
This is too specific of a claim to not have evidence. If you’re going to make such a broad statement, it’s on you to back it up
Paul
I tried 2 times to post links with info supporting this. Apparently ITM doesn’t like posts with links. I tried twice.
Just search on something like, “what percentage of covid-19 cases have long term effects”.
You’ll see I was being *very* conservative when I said 1 in 3.
justine Record
Paul, THANK YOU! This is exactly what I think! Nice to see a comment with some compassion and sense!!!
Cheryl Perez
Thank you Paul well said. I also feel those people that say masks dont work how about surgeries when doctors are wearing masks are you saying they dont work also?????
Bryan
This isn’t Disneyland or Disney World anymore. It’s Maskeyland and Maskey World
That said, I miss the Disneyland without the stupid mask restrictions. If you hate the mask’ don’t go period and don’t waste your money. If you don’t want to wear a mask I recommand going to the beach better, you can get in the water, get food there and nobody really forces you to wear a mask and you could also meet new people .
Maskeyland ain’t touching my money. I guess for the pro maskers they can enjoy this while it lasts
Harry
Yes. You know the rules
Before hand. We are not going
To Disney until the nonsense restrictions are done.
Rodney Simonson
Visited the parks from Michigan last week. My observation was about 60% compliance, and only 3 cased of cast members dealing with non-compliance. There was plenty of eating and drinking in line and just walking as well. There were many who lowered their masks to speak. There were plenty of masks below noses and there were single layer gaiters, as well. I am tired of reading articles indication that there are only a few rule breakers.
KL
That’s encouraging news. Maybe things are beginning to ease up a bit.
Rachel
I agree, if you don’t want to wear a mask don’t go. I can’t wear a mask for medical reasons so I sold my timeshare. I am done with Disney.
J
No problem. I LOVE Disney, but it costs far too much to spend the same amount of money for 25% of the experience. I will be first in line to book my trip when things get back to normal. In the meantime, I’ll continue to spend my vacation dollars where things are a little more laid back and you can enjoy yourself without a mask.
Michael
Masks don’t work, states with a hard mask rule got the virus more than states without a mask rule. Disney is stupid for enforcing such an idiot rule.
Max
Yes. Mask work, regardless of what fox comedy network tells you.
John
Yes, masks work. And electricity causes fires. I choose to have electricity in my home. It is a risk I am willing to take. I want to choose whether I wear a mask or not.
Colette Coates
Then just don’t go to Disney right now. It’s simple. It’s not about mommy guilt it is about life & death.
Tony
I was there in February at Animal Kingdom in line for the Dinosaur ride. There was a lady a few groups behind me in line that apparently was standing right on top of the group in front of her, with her mask underneath her nose. That group finally got upset and asked her to step back onto her social distancing line and she said “these lines don’t really even matter anymore, they’re just here to make the wait look longer.” There were 2 CMs nearby that saw the whole thing and they both just looked at each other and walked away.
Max
Yes. Mask work, regardless of what fox comedy network tells you.
Sam
Masks dont work and actually make those who get the virus have more severe symptoms because of rebreathing your contaminated air over and over deep into your lungs. People dont die FROM they die WITH covid and that’s even hard to say since the labs run about 40 cycles vs the correct 30. If only people knew the truth and not what the media tells them. We could argue all day long but the fact is if a person is that afraid then they shouldn’t leave the house let alone go to a theme park.
JT
So sad that we live in tyranny with no choice of do it or get arrested or thrown out, I say put em out of business or financial hurt them enough and possibly they might change their evil ways. We can’t live in fear forever, time to lift the fog!!
John
I purchased our family’s passes over 18 months ago. They closed the parks one week before our trip. Because of greed, they said our passes would only be honored until September 30, 2021. You know, so they can boost prices for the 50th birthday. If they made good until they did not require masks, we would not be down here now. It was hot with a mask on, long lines, many of my son’s favorites were closed, no big parades, no fireworks, no evening shows, no trams from the parking lot. We did not get what we paid for.
Ginger
I visited Disney with my family last week. Followed all rules as required/requested with no problem. The last night on the property we ate at an un-named Italian Restaurant at one of the resorts (everyone knows which one). My 10 month old granddaughter started crying so my daughter took her outside as to not disrupt others meals. Upon her return my granddaughter was still very fussy and needing her bottle – like about to have a royal breakdown fussy. I got in a hurry trying to get to a place to rinse her bottle out in order to make a new one and accidentally left my table with no mask. Made it to the lobby of restaurant, obviously was shocked at my own behavior as I placed my hand over my face and asked a server ‘what do I do’ (go back to table to get mask, etc)…before any staff even noticed I had no mask I had brought it to their attention. I was yelled (more like screamed) at by a gentleman in a suit that had been greeting people and totally humiliated in front of the entire restaurant, bar and lobby full of people. Honest mistake but horrible. He was so rude that it made me cry…and I never cry. Not sure about a return to my favorite place on earth at this point after that horrifying incident. This event ruined the wonderful memories of my entire vacation.
Dolores
I’m an annual passholder who just renewed her pass. I wear the mask as I’m told I have to. However, I renewed my pass with the thought the mask mandate would be lifted!! Hopefully, sooner rather than later. I am 77 years old, already had COVID and was in Disney as soon as my quarantine was over. I’m honestly afraid that the wearing of the mask is NEVER going to be over. I think we should have a choice to wear it or not wear it.
CLAUDETTE
So glad you survived.
We need to hear more stories like yours so people can see that not everyone dies from this virus.
There’s a high survival rate so I don’t understand why we still need to live this way. We didn’t act like this for the flu, yet people also died from the flu.
Isaac
Yes thank you that is what I have been saying
R
Wow, Inside the Magic, based on the majority of these comments; Disney guests AREN’T saying “can’t follow the rules, stay home”. Sounds more like “Lift the mask mandate now”. You go ahead and keep stirring the pot with a mask article at least once a day though. I get that your ad revenue is important to you and comments equal ad views.
A
Hear hear!
Staci Darlington
R – thank you!
Heather
If you don’t want to be treated like a toddler, STOP BEGGING THE GOVERNMENT TO TREAT YOU LIKE A TODDLER!!!!!
I’m NOT keeping a muzzle on for a TEN SECOND PHOTO!
Seriously, everyone is so stupid. If this were a REAL pandemic, DISNEY WOULDN’T EVEN BE OPEN AND PEOPLE COULDN’T VACATION!
Wake up and STOP your frivolous virtue signaling!
HA
Disney just needs to make masks optional. If you feel safe wearing one, do it. If you don’t feel safe, don’t go. If you’ve had it or had the vaccine, no need for the mask!
CLAUDETTE
My family and I went the end of February. We followed the rules, wore the masks the best we could. I say the best we could, because my children have autism with sensory disorders . They were constantly touching the mask on their face, which is unsafe. We tried to keep their has clean by constantly sanitizing and hand washing.
We got back home Saturday and by Sunday, my daughter was extremely ill. She had a fever from Sunday to Thursday. Had her tested for Covid and strep throat.
She caught a really bad virus at Disney, which I understand can happen, but I thought masks worked? So does the mask prevent Covid but nothing else ?
So sad to see that Disney isn’t really Autism friend any more as far as this mask wearing continues.
If you wear a mask on your face all day, you are very likely to catch some germ on it, then the germ diaper is right up on your face. Masks are not safe at all .
Staci Darlington
I wish I could hit a like button for your post. We were there in Feb/ March. I don’t have kids with autism, but I had my the year old and 1 year old, and the three year old won’t keep a mask on. The stress of dealing with him, his mask, and the workers constantly telling me to keep a mask on him was exhausting.
Ally
Each person can make their own decision to go and wear a mask (which saves no one but cleanliness does). I will return to places that want serious $$$$ when I not expected to be a puppet with a mask performing at a show. I prefer to not be part of the next health problem caused by cutting off my oxygen levels because of wearing a mask…especially for lengthy periods of time in the heat. Never wore masks during all flu seasons and 2020 flu onward I won’t. God bless everyone. B safe and make own decisions in life. Dont live by “the devil made me do it”
Bill
Follow the science or follow the scientists? If youre afraid, stay home, it’s that simple. You can live your life in fear or you can live your life. IF you want to wear a mask, then by all means go right ahead. I have done nothing different since the whole “15 days garbage” If I get it I get it. Call me whatever you want, but I find it interesting that we are suppose to follow the science yet, the science that questions the effectiveness of masks isn’t allowed. How can it be science when it can’t be questioned? Then it just become propaganda. Science used to say the world was flat, the Earth was the center of the universe and mercury was effective in fighting VD.
Justine
I don’t understand what the big deal is! People are heading to the most magical place on earth to argue and fight over wearing a mask. The children aren’t the problem either! It’s their parents trying to break the rules and cause a fuss. We have been to the parks twice since the pandemic and I was grateful to be able to go. My family has had no normalcy since this began, due to my being immunocompromised. My son hasn’t been to school, friends and family haven’t visited, etc. We chose Disney because we knew how seriously they were taking our safety! It’s a shame that bad apples have to ruin it for everyone else! Just put on the mask and don’t be a jerk! Think about others and enjoy the atmosphere of the park ❤ Putting a mask over your face won’t kill you, either comply to the rules or go somewhere else. This isn’t rocket science people!
Leann
You sound like a true liberal. Just follow the rules even if they make no sense. Listen Karen, you clearly love being told what to do. Good for you. Now stop telling others what to do.
Damian Lee
You’re the Karen. This is a business that has rules in place. If you don’t like the rules, don’t go. what makes you think that your opinion gets to overrule the rules of the business establishment you are going to? You are not in charge. If you don’t like what the business is doing then by all means take your patronage somewhere that lines up with your beliefs. But don’t tell a company that their procedures don’t apply to you.
Rory
Then obviously we won’t be going anytime soon. nobody in their right mind should be going. Only a fool would be ok with photos of themselves and their family while their faces are concealed during what’s supposed to be a memorable vacation
Nichole
I feel we should respect one another’s take on masks. There are facts shown that they don’t work properly and I’m sure for some they work well. To be honest though, to take your mask off for a minute to take a decent picture during a said magical experience, shouldn’t be a big deal. I believe the rules are a bit uptight. Maybe they shouldn’t have opened the parks back up if they were going to have such strict rules. It is an amusement park after all.
true liberty
We had a year around pass for nearly a decade and don’t worry we won’t be spending a dime with Disney until the mask mandate is dropped. Plenty of wonderful places we have been exploring the past year wear no one bothers you about a useless mask.
Melissa
This article is so one sided. There’s also a lot of people that stand on the other side. Disney has always bent and twisted rules and policies to aid with disabilities and there’s many people with disabilities that can’t wear masks that would like to go. People not only with disabilities like COPD or asthma but also people with things like epilepsy, disorders that cause fainting or paralysis that can’t remove their own masks in the event of an emergency. I truly feel masks should be encouraged but at the very least should have medical exemptions.
BeeBuzz
Just curious if we are keeping this same momentum with following rules when entering countries?
Cheryl Perez
I agree if you can’t follow the simple rules don’t go. Easy peasy.
Wyldewind
Wow. All these comments complaining about Disney’s rules and how cruel and “draconian” they are and not a single one of these complaining people are even considering the cast members who caught up in all of this. They don’t have a choice. Day after day, people who come to the parks and put up a fight over the masks get yelled at, cursed at, spat and and, yes, even struck. The cast members are on the front lines protecting you and making the magic despite as many as 12 hours on their feet, outside and in a mask. They smile behind that mask even though their feet ache and the thirtieth guest they’ve asked to don their mask that day holds up their empty bottle, saying, “I’m drinking.” And we’re just referring to the photographers. Stop being selfish and please try to think about the magic-makers who are trying to keep the experience safe for everyone.
Cari Pippin
I have been dieing to get out but my son has type1 diabetes and very worried about the virus so the rule is to get the vaccine then we can travel…HAPPY to say we are going to Disney at the end of May. Even though we will be vaccinated, we are still going to wear our masks! And I agree with most, if you can’t follow the rules than don’t go!!! It’s just sad that people are so selfish!
Bill
You just want to complain enough to get something for free. You know the rules let’s try to figure out how to work around them so we can attract enough attention to get royal treatment for nothing. Cause you are owed it. You know who you are but rose of us that were brought up to respect rules are wrong when we speak up for doing right. DON’T GO let the rest of us enjoy or time their and not watch your whining stay at home and barbeque.
Keith
Look, it’s Disney’s property, Disney’s rules.
If you don’t agree with or won’t abide by their rules, then you don’t go.
Simple as that.
Jenn
Whether we agree or not is not the issue-clearly the country’s divided. Though I don’t think we need to eat each other alive on this thread kids.
They’ve made a mandate and it’s non-negotiable. Disney’s not a right, it’s a privilege. We can spend our money elsewhere or do what they say.
Of course people still pull them down and get too close. You aren’t gonna control all of them 100% of the time clearly. That’s everywhere I go. In knowing that also, you have a choice to NOT GO. I guess it’s just easier to complain online about it…
gino
I have no problem with wearing a mask if required. To add to that I have the vaccine.
my problem is for my 4 year old autistic daughter with sensory issues . she can’t talk yet so explaining that she has to wear this terrible feeling thing so she can go to her favorite place in the world is impossible.
I’m sorry but we as a people should allow exceptions to this mask thing. Especially those with special needs.
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