The Orlando theme park recently updated its website to say that it will be reducing physical distancing measures it put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
However, modifications won’t be made instantly. As a substitute, Disney World will make changes in phases.
The theme park is also currently maintaining the six-foot distance in certain areas, including stores, restaurants, and areas where visitors are allowed to take off their masks.
“Temporary adjustments are still in place to promote physical distancing,” the Disney World website says. “While we will reduce physical distancing measures for Guests across many areas with a gradual, phased approach, six-foot distancing measures will continue in all dining areas, merchandise stores, and in areas where Guests can temporarily remove their masks.”
According to the website, other physical distancing measures that are still in place at the moment include signs and markings on the ground and physical barriers. Visitors who’re visiting the park in a bunch of 10 or more are also being requested to split into smaller teams to promote social distancing, the website says.
Universal Studios Orlando also lately announced it will reduce social distancing requirements to 3 ft, rather than six ft.
In an update on its website, the theme park wrote: “We’re excited to enhance your Universal experience with the latest safety updates from local health and authorities officials,” the theme park mentioned within the replace. “There are no more temperature checks upon entry. And Social Distancing between travel parties is now reduced to 3 ft (1 meter).”
Last month, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings introduced a plan to ease social distancing and masks protocols within the county, which included immediately reducing social distancing requirements from six ft down to 3 ft within the county.
Aside from reducing social distancing, both Universal and Disney World also recently announced they’d stop checking visitors’ temperature when they enter the parks.
Though Universal decided to immediately end the temperature test requirement, Disney World mentioned it would phase the practice out, starting with employees and followed by visitors.
Disney will no longer require guests to have their temperature checked to begin on May 16.
