We’ve seen some big changes to theme parks’ safety policies lately.
Universal Orlando
Today, Universal Orlando announced that they would no longer require masks indoors. This comes after both Disney and Universal have eliminated temperature checks, increased capacity, and reduced social distancing. But now, Universal Orlando is implementing yet another change.
Both Universal and Disney have recently reduced their social distancing from 6 feet to 3 feet. And now, new language on Universal’s website suggests that their social distancing policy may be eliminated altogether. When the website was edited to correspond with the new mask policy, the social distancing requirement changed from “3 feet” to “a safe distance.”
©Universal Orlando
The updated safety guidelines now state, “We encourage all guests to keep a safe distance between travel parties.” There is no mention of exact measurements.
Social Distancing Markers at Universal Orlando
We’ll update you with how this new language is implemented in the parks — including if social distancing markers are removed. Meanwhile, Disney’s social distancing policy is still in place (and masks are still required there while indoors). We’ll keep a close eye out for any changes there.
Read About Universal’s New Face Mask Policy
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Sounds good. Time to return to the old and familiar ways of doing things. So happy.
Was there today, the 29th. Almost no one wearing a mask. More than one family unit put into Hogwarts express compartment. Ate at Leaky Cauldron for breakfast with tables full on all sides. Still overhead announcement for social distancing but it seems that no one is really distancing. Lots of people. Both parks seemed packed, but I’ve never actually seen full capacity during the summer. Good luck riding Hagrid‘s. 150 minute wait today before going to virtual. Over the last three days has usually been a 60-90 minute wait before going to virtual.