BREAKING NEWS: WDW Cast Celebrate First Maskless Day
Cast members at Walt Disney World resort breathed a maskless sigh of relief today. Yesterday, cast received the news that fully vaccinated people with roles outdoors could choose whether or not to wear a mask while on the job. Beginning today, cast members did truly embrace the maskless policy.
Our MickeyBloggers wandered the Magic Kingdom talking with many cast members who said the change brought welcome normalcy and relief to the Florida heat and humidity.
The weather today certainly timed itself well. Already, the humidity is expected to hit almost 85% with the afternoon storms rolling in. The temperatures continue to climb well into the 90s as the morning progresses.
The announcment came as quite a surprise to many yesterday as it slowly trickled out amongst the staff at the resort.
It certainly brought a smile to guests’ faces to see the welcoming grins of cast members along Main Street U.S.A. this morning.
Preparing the Return to Normalcy
As capacity continues to increase, entertainment returns, and more dining opportunities reopen, the Magic Kingdom and the rest of the Walt Disney World resort truly seem to be returning to pre-pandemic normalcy.
Cast members working in indoor roles and on transportation must still wear a mask while at work.
Other cast members chose to keep wearing their masks outside as well.
Earlier this week, guests to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland received the welcome news that masks were no longer required indoors or outdoors for fully vaccinated guests. The exception to this rule is tranportation, including the Skyliner, buses and monorails. All guests must wear masks in these situations.
With social distancing measures removed throughout the parks and masks on clearance (if available at all), the Disney parks look more like their old selves everyday. The biggest announcment this week on the path back to normalcy: the return of fireworks to all U.S. Disney resorts in early July.
The spectacular “Happily Ever After” and nostalgic “EPCOT Forever” return to Walt Disney World on July 1st. “Mickey’s Mix Magic” returns to Disneyland just in time for Independence Day on July 4th.
New announcements emerge everyday about exciting returns to the Disney parks. Stay tuned to MickeyBlog for the latests.