Both Universal Orlando Resort theme parks reach capacity before 9 a.m.
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Both Universal Orlando Resort theme parks reach capacity before 9 a.m.

December is always one of the busiest times in Orlando for the theme parks. That fact was very apparent today when both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure were closed for capacity before 9 a.m. Due to social distancing measures, all the major parks in Florida have followed CDC guidelines to limit visitors, which has reduced capacity to less than half for most locations.

Walt Disney World no longer social distancing on select rides
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Walt Disney World no longer social distancing on select rides

Walt Disney World has been gradually updating loading procedures for numerous rides, including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Expedition Everest and Slinky Dog Dash, loading guests into empty seats in every row previously used to socially distance amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic – a change in the parks’ initial health and safety protocol upon its reopening in July.

‘Festival of the Lion King’ theater emptied for Pandora ride queue
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‘Festival of the Lion King’ theater emptied for Pandora ride queue

“Festival of the Lion King,” a beloved fan-favorite show, did not re-open when Disney’s Animal Kingdom did back in July. The building was presumed to have been in a state of limbo, waiting for the show to begin again. Instead, it appears that the show building has been emptied to be temporarily used as a…

Hong Kong Disneyland reopens to guests for the second time
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Hong Kong Disneyland reopens to guests for the second time

On Sept. 25, Hong Kong Disneyland reopened its doors to the public after a second temporary closure due to COVID-19. Along with local authorities and medical experts, the park is reopening with new standards in health and safety measures.