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LetMyPeopleVote

(154,040 posts)
Tue May 4, 2021, 01:31 PM May 2021

Disney rejects DeSantis mask order for Florida's theme parks

I am headed to Walt Disney World later in May




Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) may have signed new legislation ending all COVID-related government mandates, restrictions and mask requirements but Disney is making it clear that their parks will not be following in the governor's footsteps.

According to Newsweek, Disney World has added a pop-up alert on its My Disney Experience mobile app that acknowledges DeSantis' latest order. However, the entertainment resort complex made it clear they will continue to enforce their current COVID guidelines, which also includes requirements for face-coverings.

"We are aware of the state of Florida's plans announced today to modify COVID-19 guidelines. We will evaluate this latest guidance and maintain our current health and safety measures at this time, including face-covering requirements."

On Monday, May 3, Jason Cochran, author of the Frommer's travel guide for Disney, took to Twitter with a screenshot of Disney's message and a post that included his interpretation of Disney's message. "Translation: 'Sit down, Ron DeSantis. We'll decide what's good for our business, not you.' We know who has the real power in Florida."


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Disney rejects DeSantis mask order for Florida's theme parks (Original Post) LetMyPeopleVote May 2021 OP
Republicans don't mind government overreach when they are in charge. Not at all. Midnight Writer May 2021 #1
Republicans think businesses should not be regulated d_r May 2021 #2
DeSantis is about to learn the eternal truth of the saying Colgate 64 May 2021 #3
The last comment is funny! Dreampuff May 2021 #4

d_r

(6,907 posts)
2. Republicans think businesses should not be regulated
Tue May 4, 2021, 01:40 PM
May 2021

Unless the business does something they don't like

Dreampuff

(778 posts)
4. The last comment is funny!
Wed May 5, 2021, 12:52 PM
May 2021

At least Disney and some of the store owners and restaurant owners have common sense. We know the governor doesn't.

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