Walt Disney World's mask policy updated to include use in restaurants while not actively eating

Feb 27, 2021 in "The Walt Disney Company"

Posted: Saturday February 27, 2021 10:58am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has revised its Walt Disney World theme park health and safety guidelines today to include guidelines on mask usage when dining.

The new wording states:

Face coverings for each guest age 2 and up, which must be worn in all public areas and can only be removed while actively eating and drinking. Face coverings must be worn while standing, waiting or sitting in dining locations. 

Special teams of Cast Members enforce mask use at Magic Kingdom
Special teams of Cast Members enforce mask use at Magic Kingdom

It appears that Disney has experienced issues withs some guests sitting at restaurants maskless for an extended period while not actually eating or drinking.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek has previously said that he expects make usage to remain in effect throughout 2021.

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