Disney rolls out new 'Masks On' signage at problem areas for indoor mask compliance at Walt Disney World theme parks

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New mask signage at EPCOT - May 2021

Posted: Thursday May 27, 2021 2:34pm ETT by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney is installing new signage around Walt Disney World theme parks with a reminder to guests to put masks on when indoors.

Masks On' sign outside Mouse Gear in Future World at EPCOT

The new signs shown here at EPCOT have been placed at entrances to indoor locations where guests may need reminding to put masks on.

'Masks On' sign outside a restroom in Future World at EPCOT

So far the 'masks On' signs have been seen at entrances to restrooms, stores and attractions.

'Masks On' sign outside the American Adventure at EPCOT

Disney recently changed its requirements on mask usage to allow guests to go without masks when outdoors. This has obviously helped reduce mask enforcement interactions between guests and Cast Members when outside, but has to some extent moved the problem to indoors. The new signs would appear to have been placed to help reduce that particular problem.

With COVID-19 restrictions rapidly fading, it seems like it might not be that far away that Disney World will move to a completely mask free environment and these signs may have a short life span out in the parks.

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wdwmagicApr 14, 2022

This thread is going to take a break for a while until any changes are announced at Disney in regard to the last remaining mask requirements on transport.

Andrew CApr 14, 2022

If we are talking about WDW, put the blame on the company for keeping this silly rule in place. For airplanes, put the blame on the feds. When people realize stupid rules are in place and have no impact, they are going to be challenged. That’s just human nature and the reality throughout history. On the other end, when rules tend to make sense, people are more receptive. WDWs transportation rule is illogical. The feds 14 day extension of the public transportation rule at this point is the same. Expect more push back. It’s all about appearances than anything else and more and more people will pick up on that.

Chip ChippersonApr 14, 2022

No, you're not following the rules. You're planning the mask version of holding your finger an in from your siblings face and saying, "I'm not touching you!" And for the record, on my recent flights, the message was that masks had to be replaced between bites/sips, so unless you plan on holding g a drink to your mouth for the entire flight then you're not following the rules - but if you do that, please report back and let us know of how that worked out for you during turbulence.

Club CooloholicApr 14, 2022

I already explained it. It slows things down and makes it harder for the employees. And some might not really want to sit for 3 hours on a flight next to a guy sipping coffee the whole time.

Nonsensequitter75Apr 14, 2022

I don’t understand why you’re mad at me.

G00fyDadApr 14, 2022

There. Fixed the stupid. Now, go create ANOTHER account for me to ignore. :rolleyes:

Nonsensequitter75Apr 14, 2022

Thanks for understanding

G00fyDadApr 14, 2022

Okay.

Nonsensequitter75Apr 14, 2022

God bless, but no thank you.

G00fyDadApr 14, 2022

They are flag carriers for the socially inept and the self-important. They have one job here. It's stupid but they're going to do it.

G00fyDadApr 14, 2022

Just go back to your regular account. Please? For everyone.

Nonsensequitter75Apr 14, 2022

What can I say? I’m so lonely at this stage in my life, that the (virtual) company of people who hate me is better than the alternative, which is no company at all.

DisneyCaneApr 14, 2022

Hence why I asked the poster if they were intending to only experience outdoor attractions with outdoor queues. If yes, then I can at least understand their logic. If no, then the obsession about people not masking on transportation doesn't make any sense.