ORLANDO, Florida – Disney World has made a new update to its face mask policy, further clarifying when visitors can take off face masks at dining venues.
What you need to know
- Disney World is updating its face mask policy
- The update clarifies the rules for dining locations
- Visitors should wear face masks while “standing, waiting or sitting” in the dining area.
The updated policy now specifies that visitors to dining venues must wear face masks while “standing, waiting or sitting.”
“Covers for every age 2 or older, which must be worn in all public areas and can only be removed while actively eating or drinking,” the policy reads on Disney World. “Face wraps must be worn standing, waiting or placed in dining areas.”
Previously, the policy on face masks for dining places was not as specific.
“Coatings for every age 2 or older, which must be worn in all public areas – including while entering and leaving dining areas – and can be removed while eating or drinking,” read the previous policy.
Disney World has updated its face mask policy several times since it reopened since its pandemic closure last summer. A notable change was when Disney specified that visitors keep their face masks up, unless they “eat actively while parking” at parks and Disney Springs.
Just last month, the face mask policy was updated to say that even visitors who received the COVID-19 vaccine will be required to wear face masks.