Theme park face mask requirements not likely to end soon; What a vaccine could mean for visitors

Theme park face mask requirements not likely to end soon; What a vaccine could mean for visitors

As people across the world hope for a COVID-19 vaccine to be ready and distributed as soon as possible, what could that mean in terms of the changes we’ve seen in the theme parks so far? Will guests and employees still be required to wear masks? Will plexiglass still separate you from the row in front on your ride vehicle? Will your party still need to stand on a sticker six feet away from another party? The short answer? No one knows yet – or has announced plans for these circumstances.

Disney has officially banned another type of face mask
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Disney has officially banned another type of face mask

Just as health and safety guidelines and recommendations continue to be modified and updated by local government and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Disney has also been regularly adding clarification to their policies on face coverings for guests and cast members at Walt Disney World at Disneyland Resort. As Scott Gustin first reported, Disney…

Theme parks could be safer than your local grocery store for avoiding COVID-19
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Theme parks could be safer than your local grocery store for avoiding COVID-19

In some states and counties, people are required to wear masks in public and practice social distancing. But even in those areas, some businesses simply do not enforce the rules. On the other hand, many have praised theme parks, like Universal Orlando Resort, for their safe practices and extensive cleaning processes, including taking the temperature…

World of Disney to reopen at Disney Springs May 27; guest safety rules released for May 20 opening
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World of Disney to reopen at Disney Springs May 27; guest safety rules released for May 20 opening

Disney Springs has announced that some Disney-owned shops and restaurants will begin to reopen on May 27, along with new guest safety rules for their upcoming May 20 reopening.