Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando are reducing some of the health and safety protocols in place at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
For Disney World they announced that the theme park would no longer require visitors to undergo temperature checks upon arrival. Although the use of face masks is still mandatory, visitors can remove them to eat, drink and take photos outdoors.
“On the advice of the CDC and our local health officials, we will phase out on-site temperature controls at Walt Disney World Resort for cast members beginning May 8 and guests on May 16,” said a Disney spokesperson in a statement.
While at Universal Orlando they announced that the theme park would also end temperature controls, as well as reducing social distancing practices from six feet to three feet, that is, from almost two meters to one meter. Mask commands remain in effect on all Universal properties.
“The health and safety of our guests and team members is always our top priority,” said a Universal spokesperson. “We continue to review CDC guidelines and work with local health officials as we update our health and safety protocols.”
“According to guidance from the government and local health officials, as of Thursday, May 6, we are implementing three feet of social distancing throughout our destination and we are no longer conducting temperature checks,” the statement continued. “All other existing health and safety protocols will remain in place.”
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