Disney Parks faces backlash for requiring guests to wear masks

On May 16, Disney Parks notified the public that it would conduct a phased reopening of Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. In its blog post, Disney Parks noted that it would require all visitors 3 years and older to wear face coverings. “This is an important part of protecting both our guests and our cast. Please be sure you have an ample amount of face coverings for yourself and your party before you arrive”. That rule apparently didn’t sit well with several readers, who fired back at Disney Parks. A Twitter user managed to compile a number of the responses, which, in turn, have gone viral. Among the responses was one that read, “I’m sorry but I and my family will not be coming to Disney Springs with these ridiculous rules especially wearing of the mask. Masks should be optional”. Another one read, “No thanks. Masks and temperature checks are not very magical no matter how you try to paint it. Plus masks are meant to be worn for short periods of time. Not all day long”. Many Twitter users have since condemned the critics who posted on Disney Parks’ blog. “People are complaining about wearing masks and getting their temperature checked because it’s ‘not very magical’ and ‘doesn’t fit with the Disney vibe’ … safety first”. “Disney will be much safer without those people … Protect the workers,” another wrote. Though it initially discouraged it, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings