As a healthcare worker I do not understand why people think you can’t breath or will overheat in a mask. OR staff wear them for hours on end without major issues and more complicated surgeries like transplants can be a half a day or longer. Sure they may be uncomfortable but those staff are also wearing Gore-Tex/surgical gowns, sometimes lead aprons, booties and other things. If the masks are so bad for you and don’t protect against the spread of germs maybe they should be eliminated in the surgical areas.
Like those that work in masks regular the key is take a break periodically. Get a drink since you are allowed to remove a mask to eat or drink.
I think the poster just wanted to know how the mask situation was working in the heat of the parks at Universal.
As a retired RN, yes we wore gown, gloves, masks etc.....during procedures, but typically you are in a air conditioned environment in the hospital, ER, IR, OR, X-RAY.....etc....and while it is uncomfortable even in hospital air conditioned environment it would be exponentially more uncomfortable while walking outdoors in 90 degree heat.
As Nurses we are used to masks. Others are not.
I have read others here are using disposable masks which they felt are easy to breath through.
No matter what mask you choose to wear.....
1. Take breaks walking through the shops. The air is nice and cool in there and a quick reprieve from the sun and heat.
2. Stay well hydrated. There is free ice water at almost all the areas that sell drinks. Take your mask off while drinking.
3. Take a nice lunch in a sit down restaurant in the parks of your choice. Mytho’s In IOA is always nice and cool. Your masks will be off while eating and drinking in a nice cool environment. Check out the Universal website for restaurant options.
4. Break up your day. If you are staying onsite take advantage of early entry if it’s available. Ride what you want during the morning hours before it gets to hot. Then go back to your Resort for a rest and a swim. Then head back to parks later in afternoon.
5. If your wearing cotton masks. Bring multiple masks. These can be washed.
6. Take your mask off in designated areas. I think I read somewhere that Universal had those scattered in the park. Sinbad arena next to Poseidon’s Fury was one of them.
7. Let a TM if you are not well so they can assist you.
8. Be nice and give some extra encouragement to the TM’s in the park. They are wearing masks during their shift. This is new to them too.
The nice thing about Universal Orlando is there are a lot of areas out of the sun as you wait to get on the rides. There are nice shows to watch for a cool rest also.
If you or a loved one feels faint sit down immediately with your back to a wall..... and ask someone to get a TM FOR HELP. It is better to faint from a sitting position with someone to support you then to sustain a fall standing which could cause significant trauma.
Sips of ice water while you awake and are resting and ice to the back of the neck helps. While the medic team is on its way.
Universal has a medical team in the parks to assist you if needed.
I was very impressed to see their efforts to make sure their visitors are safely cared for if needed.
That all being said......if you have a medical condition that is exacerbated by physical exertion in the heat, would be a good thing to hold off your trip to parks until the weather is cooler.
If you are sick or have been exposed to someone who is sick stay home..
I know a lot of people have had to cancel their vacations do to travel restrictions or illness. Better to replan a nice vacation once things are safer for you to do so if needed.
We are all trying to figure out the best way to continue going on with our lives as normal as possible.
Be nice to each other and watch out for one another.
Enjoy Universal Studios when you go. It’s awesome