Walt Disney World amends mask guidelines

Masks now will be optional in some outdoor settings, the company said.

By Annabelle Sikes
| 11:59 a.m. August 19, 2021

West Orange Times & Observer
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On Wednesday, Walt Disney World announced another amendment to its mask policy.

Starting today, guests will have the option to not wear a mask in some outdoor settings. The policy will apply to outdoor attractions, outdoor queues and outdoor theaters.

However, masks still will be required indoors for all guests ages 2 and older, regardless of vaccination status. The indoor guidelines include buses, monorail, Skyliner and throughout all attractions when inside.

Face coverings should be made with at least two layers of breathable material; fully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chin; fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face; and be secured with ties or ear loops and allow the guest to remain hands-free

For a full list of Disney mask guidelines, click here.

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Annabelle Sikes

News Editor Annabelle Sikes was born in Boca Raton and moved to Orlando in 2018 to attend the University of Central Florida. She graduated from UCF in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in sociology. Her past journalism experiences include serving as a web producer at the Orlando Sentinel, a reporter at The Community Paper, managing editor for NSM Today, digital manager at Centric Magazine and as an intern for the Orlando Weekly.