Walt Disney World – One Step Closer to Normal

Starting yesterday May 15th, Face Masks are no longer required outdoors at Walt Disney World!

This huge step in the right direction is a direct result of the CDC and Orange County, Florida greatly modifying their mask rules.

Now, whenever you are outdoors you do not have to wear a mask. You can once a gain sip a drink or take a bite of a Mickey Bar while walking through one of the theme parks!

Masks are required upon entering all attractions, restaurants, hotels, etc.

Cast members who for the last 11 months have wandered around the parks to enforce mask rules will now be stationed at attraction and building entrances to remind you to mask up as you enter.

Social Distancing Lessened Also

Alongside the mask change, Walt Disney will be modifying social distancing limits down from 6 feet in many areas, thus allowing increased park capacity.

Disney says:

While we will reduce physical distancing measures for Guests across many areas with a gradual, phased approach, six-feet distancing measures will continue in all dining locations, merchandise stores and in areas where Guests can temporarily remove their masks.“

Temperature Checks a Thing of The Past

Walt Disney World has also done away with the constant temperature checks. On visits this year I’d get checked 20-30 times a day.

Universal Orlando Resort has also done away with their temperature checks, but while that had them they had a far superior system: Get checked 1 time a day, and get a wrist band to prove you were good to go.

One, No Several Steps Closer to Normal

These are all great steps in the right direction, placing us well on the way to being back to normal. Hopefully by 1 October 2021 or sooner.

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