Masks no longer required outdoors at WDW

[luv2cheer92]

You didn't appreciate my stats I was "spouting out" from other countries? I provided facts. Just because bureaucrats don't want to admit it just yet doesn't mean that it is still a "global pandemic." The WHO may never sound the all clear or say that it is truly over.

I would really stop using the WHO as a resource for your arguments. They really did not do so well at the start if this mess. Some people could draw conclusions that they might have been covering for China.

To be fair, we posted at the same time. I appreciate those stats. Just wanted to be clear that you are more than entitled to your opinion that it is no longer a pandemic, just know that it is your opinion.

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

It's like these past few days are filled with education 101 we'll add pandemic to the list that is ever growing including ADA, HIPAA, civil rights/ bill of rights, what the CDC does and doesn't do, can a business do this or that and more. Whew. This list is getting too long, time for a school house rock reboot

 

[luv2cheer92]

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Yes!!! So glad this is on Disney+, they really do need updated videos though!

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Having it still be an "issue" does not mean it is still a global pandemic.


You are correct in your definitions. At one point this did meet the definition of a pandemic. But seeing how the CDC and WHO can't even decide on a common definition for a pandemic does not strengthen your position by using both of them as resources.

I'm fine with you having your opinion, I may not agree with it, but it's your opinion. Just not how a declaration of a pandemic works or the declaration of when it's considered done with.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I just do NOT understand the amount of petty nit-picking and bantering that goes on unchecked and yet threads are then shut down for honest debate. Wow.

Imma PM you instead probably best that way.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

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Such a good show and seems like a refresher for modern times would be much appreciated in schools and for the masses

 

[AndreaA]

Wow.well ok then...
Seemed like healthy debate to me

A debate is a discussion about ideas, not picking out the relative merits of using a particular turn of phrase (ie global pandemic) in quotes, and then belaboring the point.

 

[luv2cheer92]

A debate is a discussion about ideas, not picking out the relative merits of using a particular turn of phrase (ie global pandemic) in quotes, and then belaboring the point.

Thanks for your input, seemed like a fine conversation to me.

 

[AndreaA]

Not worth it.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I'll delete out of consideration of the PP deleting their comment

 

[luv2cheer92]

How about, no? I’ve had just about enough of your condescending attempts to “teach me the error of my posting ways”.

Don’t like what I post? Feel free to block me. I thought you were relatively level-headed, but I have just about had enough of you finding a reason to reply to all of my comments.

Well, you seem to be trying to do the same to me...

 

[Heigh-Ho]

Private messaging is usually advised from what I've found out instead of arguing heatedly on the thread. Also ignoring a poster is an option too (and works both ways). Maybe time for people to just hit the ignore button or leave it to private messaging

 

[luv2cheer92]

Private messaging is usually advised from what I've found out instead of arguing heatedly on the thread. Also ignoring a poster is an option too (and works both ways). Maybe time for people to just hit the ignore button or leave it to private messaging

PMing is always a good option.

 

[Heigh-Ho]

I think other amusement parks have followed CDC's updated. Actually I remember hearing from people some already did before the guidance was updated although I can't remember if that was before the outdoors one was that was a few weeks ago. Anyone remember if theme parks or amusement parks were updating their mask requirements before the outdoors one? I know a lot did after this one last weekend (or maybe there's just been too many updates I can't keep track!)

 

[luv2cheer92]

I think other amusement parks have followed CDC's updated. Actually I remember hearing from people some already did before the guidance was updated although I can't remember if that was before the outdoors one was that was a few weeks ago. Anyone remember if theme parks or amusement parks were updating their mask requirements before the outdoors one? I know a lot did after this one last weekend (or maybe there's just been too many updates I can't keep track!)

Cedar Point opened last Friday and initially didn't require masks outdoors, but did inside (similar to Disney's now). But they changed it earlier this week to only "required" inside if you aren't vaccinated, so essentially not at all. I believe Hersheypark has also had no mask mandate for a little bit

 

[Heigh-Ho]

Cedar Point opened last Friday and initially didn't require masks outdoors, but did inside (similar to Disney's now). But they changed it earlier this week to only "required" inside if you aren't vaccinated, so essentially not at all. I believe Hersheypark has also had no mask mandate for a little bit

Oh yeah! I do remember Hershey Park. And I think Cedar Point had been mentioned too. I know CA parks have obviously been under way different rules but it will be interesting since they have multiple companies out there what they will do. I think the longer it goes the less restrictions will be there though for places just opening up. Dollywood was mentioned at some point but I forget their rules.



Has everyone's water parks been opening this year? I think I was more wondering about places where water parks are more seasonal.

 

[luv2cheer92]

Oh yeah! I do remember Hershey Park. And I think Cedar Point had been mentioned too. I know CA parks have obviously been under way different rules but it will be interesting since they have multiple companies out there what they will do. I think the longer it goes the less restrictions will be there though for places just opening up. Dollywood was mentioned at some point but I forget their rules.



Has everyone's water parks been opening this year? I think I was more wondering about places where water parks are more seasonal.

Cedar Point's water park is open! I believe at least most of the Cedar Fair parks water parks are opening. Kings Dominion and Carowinds open this weekend and their water parks will be open. Kings Island's is also already open.

 

[Heigh-Ho]

Cedar Point's water park is open! I believe at least most of the Cedar Fair parks water parks are opening. Kings Dominion and Carowinds open this weekend and their water parks will be open. Kings Island's is also already open.

I feel like having water parks open is such a good sign!

 

[luv2cheer92]

I feel like having water parks open is such a good sign!

Yes, I'm especially excited for KD and Carowinds. Those were some of the only parks to never open at all last year (at least on the east coast, I know CA was much different.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I feel like having water parks open is such a good sign!

I agree especially with how close you can be with people and that masks aren't advised when in water.

Has everyone's water parks been opening this year? I think I was more wondering about places where water parks are more seasonal.

My local water park (connected to the amusement park) is opening up this year actually in a few days and it didn't open up last year. Reservations however are required, reservations are no longer required for the amusement park.

I did notice that since the CDC's update last week they updated their mask policy. Instead of just requiring a mask period (outside of water aspect) this is what they updated to:

• Guests age 2 years and older are required to wear face coverings while indoors, unless actively eating and drinking. Face coverings are not required outdoors unless it is not possible to maintain 6’ of social distancing. Face coverings should completely cover the nose and mouth, and not have exhalation valves or vents, which allow virus particles to escape.

I think that's pretty close to WDW and USO's guidelines although I'm not sure about the "not possible to maintain 6' of social distancing" part