Welcome Home Daniela!
Congratulations on becoming some of the newest Members of the
Disney Vacation Club! When we became Members, we had three young sons, and now we have a college student, high school boys, and an elementary school-aged daughter! Our Membership has truly grown with us, and I hope your Membership will offer you years of wonderful family vacations too!
There is not an official list of what attractions are considered “outdoors,” but I will give you my list of attractions I think would fall into this category. However, I would want you to know that
Walt Disney World’s mask policy could change at any time. I applaud you for wanting a plan, but as my husband always says, “At Disney, you need to be willing to call an audible,” meaning, be ready to change plans as you go.
Also, there are some attractions that have a partial outdoor queue, then a partial indoor queue, and then a mostly outdoor attraction. If she were able to wear a mask for a short time while you were indoors, she could take her mask off on the attraction itself, and this would open up other options you could enjoy together.
Some attractions that have both an outdoor queue and outdoor attraction where I think you would not need a mask at all:
Magic KingdomSwiss Family Treehouse
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Tom Sawyer Island
Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel
Mad Tea Party
The Barnstormer
Tomorrowland Speedway
EpcotConcerts at the American Gardens Theater in Epcot
World Showcase Pavilions (outdoor areas)
Disney's Hollywood StudiosSlinky Dog Dash
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme ParkFeathered Friends in Flight
Triceratops Spin
Discovery Island Trails
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Maharaja Jungle Trek
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Wilderness Explorers Activities
Since you asked how to better prepare, I might make it a point to play up and get excited about all the attractions you will be able to do. Maybe this would make it more exciting, rather than focusing on what you will be skipping.
Also, do know that masks are required inside your Disney Vacation Club Resort. I’m not sure where you are staying, but a resort such as Disney’s Old Key West or Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort might be good choices as you can enter your room from the outside. If you are staying somewhere with indoor corridors such as Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas, or Disney’s Riviera Resort, know that she would be required to wear a mask in the indoor areas of the resort until you reached your room.
I hope this helps you plan better, and know what to expect. Please let us know if you have any additional questions before your trip. And as you get to know your Membership, feel free to send the Disney Vacation Club Panelists your questions!
Wishing you Membership Magic!
- Kate