The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/ShutterstockGuests at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, will no longer be required to wear masks outdoors.On Friday, the theme parksannouncedthat wearing face coverings in outdoor locations is now optional for all guests, vaccinated or otherwise.Face coverings are still required for all Cast Members and guests over the age of 2, even among those who have been vaccinated, “upon entering and throughout all attractions, theaters and transportation,” the parks said in a new update on its website.Masks must be worn at all times indoors unless guests are dining or swimming. Guests may temporarily remove masks while “actively eating, drinking,” according to the update.“Starting May 15, face coverings for Guests will be optional in outdoor common areas at Walt Disney World Resort, with the exception that Guests must wear face coverings from the entrances at all attractions, theaters or transportation and throughout those experiences,” a Disney spokesperson tells PEOPLE in a statement.Matt Stroshane/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty ImagesEarlier this month, Walt Disney World announced will begin gradually easing a number of COVID-19 restrictions as the number of fully vaccinated Americans continues to rise.In a previous update on theresort’s website, it was stated that the parks will be reducing physical distancing measures in “many areas” of the park and will start phasing out temperature screenings for guests.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.“As guidance has continued to evolve, we—with the support of health and government officials—will be making more gradual adjustments,” the update read.Universal Orlando Resort has also recently announcedsimilar changes to their health and safety protocol.Matt Stroshane/Walt Disney World Resort via GettyOn Friday, the theme park alsoadjusted its mask policyto allow park-goers to remove them when they are outdoors.Another recent updatestated that “there are no more temperature checks upon entry” and that “social distancing between travel parties is now reduced to three feet.” However, “all guests are still required to wear masks and guests will also be required to use hand sanitizer before boarding select rides.“Disney World and Disneyland in California both closed down in March 2020 due to the pandemic. Disney World began a phased reopening in July, whileDisneyland just reopenedto California residents only on April 30.As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theCDC,WHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
Guests at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, will no longer be required to wear masks outdoors.On Friday, the theme parksannouncedthat wearing face coverings in outdoor locations is now optional for all guests, vaccinated or otherwise.Face coverings are still required for all Cast Members and guests over the age of 2, even among those who have been vaccinated, “upon entering and throughout all attractions, theaters and transportation,” the parks said in a new update on its website.Masks must be worn at all times indoors unless guests are dining or swimming. Guests may temporarily remove masks while “actively eating, drinking,” according to the update.“Starting May 15, face coverings for Guests will be optional in outdoor common areas at Walt Disney World Resort, with the exception that Guests must wear face coverings from the entrances at all attractions, theaters or transportation and throughout those experiences,” a Disney spokesperson tells PEOPLE in a statement.Matt Stroshane/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty ImagesEarlier this month, Walt Disney World announced will begin gradually easing a number of COVID-19 restrictions as the number of fully vaccinated Americans continues to rise.In a previous update on theresort’s website, it was stated that the parks will be reducing physical distancing measures in “many areas” of the park and will start phasing out temperature screenings for guests.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.“As guidance has continued to evolve, we—with the support of health and government officials—will be making more gradual adjustments,” the update read.Universal Orlando Resort has also recently announcedsimilar changes to their health and safety protocol.Matt Stroshane/Walt Disney World Resort via GettyOn Friday, the theme park alsoadjusted its mask policyto allow park-goers to remove them when they are outdoors.Another recent updatestated that “there are no more temperature checks upon entry” and that “social distancing between travel parties is now reduced to three feet.” However, “all guests are still required to wear masks and guests will also be required to use hand sanitizer before boarding select rides.“Disney World and Disneyland in California both closed down in March 2020 due to the pandemic. Disney World began a phased reopening in July, whileDisneyland just reopenedto California residents only on April 30.As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theCDC,WHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
Guests at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, will no longer be required to wear masks outdoors.
On Friday, the theme parksannouncedthat wearing face coverings in outdoor locations is now optional for all guests, vaccinated or otherwise.
Face coverings are still required for all Cast Members and guests over the age of 2, even among those who have been vaccinated, “upon entering and throughout all attractions, theaters and transportation,” the parks said in a new update on its website.
Masks must be worn at all times indoors unless guests are dining or swimming. Guests may temporarily remove masks while “actively eating, drinking,” according to the update.
“Starting May 15, face coverings for Guests will be optional in outdoor common areas at Walt Disney World Resort, with the exception that Guests must wear face coverings from the entrances at all attractions, theaters or transportation and throughout those experiences,” a Disney spokesperson tells PEOPLE in a statement.
Matt Stroshane/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty Images
Earlier this month, Walt Disney World announced will begin gradually easing a number of COVID-19 restrictions as the number of fully vaccinated Americans continues to rise.
In a previous update on theresort’s website, it was stated that the parks will be reducing physical distancing measures in “many areas” of the park and will start phasing out temperature screenings for guests.
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast,PEOPLE Every Day,to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.
“As guidance has continued to evolve, we—with the support of health and government officials—will be making more gradual adjustments,” the update read.
Universal Orlando Resort has also recently announcedsimilar changes to their health and safety protocol.
Matt Stroshane/Walt Disney World Resort via Getty
On Friday, the theme park alsoadjusted its mask policyto allow park-goers to remove them when they are outdoors.
Another recent updatestated that “there are no more temperature checks upon entry” and that “social distancing between travel parties is now reduced to three feet.” However, “all guests are still required to wear masks and guests will also be required to use hand sanitizer before boarding select rides.”
Disney World and Disneyland in California both closed down in March 2020 due to the pandemic. Disney World began a phased reopening in July, whileDisneyland just reopenedto California residents only on April 30.
As information about thecoronavirus pandemicrapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from theCDC,WHOandlocal public health departments.PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMeto raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, clickhere.
source: people.com
