Walt Disney World Resort has proposed a plan to reopen starting in mid-July with Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 11th, followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th.
Walt Disney World’s Epcot
Among the many safety measures that will be implemented when the parks reopen will be the required wearing of face coverings by all guests and cast members (which we’ve already experienced in the recently reopened Disney Springs).
The wearing of face masks may be new to many.
Starbucks at Disney Springs Upon Reopening
And of course, anyone who has spent any amount of time in Central Florida — especially in the summer months — is familiar with the hot and humid weather. Perhaps keeping those factors in mind, Disney mentioned the possibility of “Relaxation Zones” during the Question and Answer phase of the meeting.
Guests with Face Coverings in Disney Springs
Though Disney noted that the wearing of masks has not presented an issue so far in Disney Springs, these potential Zones (located “in and around and off the property”) may allow guests the chance to remove their face coverings for a moment to take a bit of a breather and… well, relax! We imagine there will be more to share about the Relaxation Zones (including potential safety measures within the Zones) as the reopening of the Resort draws near.
Cast Member with required face mask
The Relaxation Zones are just one of many new items that were discussed today during the proposal of the plans for the reopening of Walt Disney World. To find out more about the details revealed in today’s proposal (which — at press time, has been approved by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in advance of being submitted to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for his approval) you can click here. And you may find even more information by visiting any of the links below.
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By wearing a mask, the exhaled viruses will not be able to escape and will concentrate in the nasal passages, enter the olfactory nerves and travel into the brain.” Article by Russell Blaylock M.D., published May 14, 2020 in Technocracy News & Trends. Dr. Blaylock is a prominent retired neurosurgeon and author of health-related books. “We know that people who have the worst reactions to the coronavirus have the highest concentrations of the virus early on. And this leads to the deadly cytokine storm in a selected number.” (Blaylock: Face Masks Pose Serious Risks To The Healthy; https://www.technocracy.news/blaylock-face-masks-pose-serious-risks-to-the-healthy
There is no proof that a mask helps improve overall health. It’s unpleasant, dirty and increases labored breathing and has a negative psychological effect. Mask should be optional. People who feel better wearing them should and those who prefer not to should not be forced to wear a mask. It’s very simple.
I agree with Jack, masks should be optional.
So you can take them off in a restaurant, take them off while strolling about eating or drinking and now take them off in these areas. You’ll be touching and adjusting them all day to wipe sweat, clear your fogged glasses, scratch your itchy face… What’s the point? I suspect this may be an attempt to stave off some of the heat stroke that will inevitably occur with this policy. If there are those that believe mask wearing does anything and that their mask will protect them, why not make it optional and those that want to wear one can, and those that don’t want to are free to not do so?
I too have to agree with everyone here along with countless others, masks should be optional. Just ask Batman or the Lone Ranger, Don’t think I ever saw Bruce Wayne wear a mask.
We have been members of DVC & coming regularly for 27 years. The thought of wearing a mask all day poses a great danger to us and our adult daughters. This is a health risk for so many. Is Disney ready for this? Give us the option…at least part of the time
The WHO is now saying not to wear a mask unless you are taking care of someone d directly with the virus. Optional is 100% t he way to go.
I agree with all the above comments too. One other point is having cast members wearing a mask obviously covers their smiling faces. Cast members are a large part of the “magic” of Disney. Not being able to see cast members non-verbal expressions will dramatically change the Disney experience. So sad
Rachel, the WHO must have updated their information (https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/q-a-on-covid-19-and-masks). They are saying that masks are a good precaution. I’m not sure about y’all, but anything that prevents people from getting an illness they could die from seems to be a good enough reason to get over the psychological discomfort and labored breathing that comes from masks. Plus, AJ and the team put out a great video about how to pick masks that can help relieve some of these stressors!