Disney Parks increasing capacity, expected to be mask-free this summer, says Disney CEO
During today’s conference call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek has implied that a summer free of face masks could be on the horizon for Disney Parks.
Walt Disney World relaxes face covering rules for outdoor photos
Walt Disney World Resort has quietly updated its rules regarding the use of face coverings when it comes to taking outdoor photos at the parks — the first significant relaxing of the mask rules to date.
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Disney World tightens face mask guidelines for dining locations
The Walt Disney World website has been updated to tighten written guidelines for face coverings at dining locations, adding clarification as to when guests are permitted to remove masks.
Disney CEO expects COVID precautions to be in place for the rest of 2021 at Disney Parks
During The Walt Disney Company’s Q1 FY2021 Earnings call on Thursday, Feb. 11, CEO Bob Chapek shared the company’s expectations for COVID-19 precautions at the Disney Parks and what guests can anticipate in the future.
Theme park face mask requirements not likely to end soon; What a vaccine could mean for visitors
As people across the world hope for a COVID-19 vaccine to be ready and distributed as soon as possible, what could that mean in terms of the changes we’ve seen in the theme parks so far? Will guests and employees still be required to wear masks? Will plexiglass still separate you from the row in front on your ride vehicle? Will your party still need to stand on a sticker six feet away from another party? The short answer? No one knows yet – or has announced plans for these circumstances.
Disney has officially banned another type of face mask
Just as health and safety guidelines and recommendations continue to be modified and updated by local government and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Disney has also been regularly adding clarification to their policies on face coverings for guests and cast members at Walt Disney World at Disneyland Resort. As Scott Gustin first reported, Disney…
Trip Report: Candymonium debuts as the tallest, fastest, longest, and most fun roller coaster at Hersheypark
Airtime fans take note: Candymonium is Hersheypark’s newest roller coaster that’s a must-ride.
Super Nintendo World opening delayed; COVID-19 restrictions eased at Universal Studios Japan
Super Nintendo World, the highly-anticipated expansion to Universal Studios Japan, has delayed its opening for the time being. On the other hand, due to safe practices, the park is widening its ticket availability and easing COVID-19 restrictions.
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Theme parks could be safer than your local grocery store for avoiding COVID-19
In some states and counties, people are required to wear masks in public and practice social distancing. But even in those areas, some businesses simply do not enforce the rules. On the other hand, many have praised theme parks, like Universal Orlando Resort, for their safe practices and extensive cleaning processes, including taking the temperature…
Will wearing a mask at a hot theme park lower your blood oxygen level?
Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen claims of the dangers of wearing masks and the dangers of not wearing masks. One of the main claims against face coverings, other than discomfort, is the lack of oxygen guests may receive while being at a theme park all day. I took a pulse oximeter to the…