On July 11, Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida reopened to the public after being closed since March due to COVID-19 restrictions. Many critics have complained that reopening the park is too risky at this stage, particularly as coronavirus cases in Florida continue to rise and set records for positive test results.
However, Disney World went ahead, confidently promoting its newly instituted security protocols such as entrance temperature controls and mandatory face covers for both cast members and guests over 2 years of age.This has not necessarily instilled much confidence in park employees..) And hey, Cinderella Castle got a shiny new coat of paint! Have you ever seen more beautiful fun in your life?
However, just a week after the reopening, Disney World on Saturday announced a new rule to close a loophole that guests had been exploiting to avoid wearing masks while walking through the park: food and drink can no longer be consumed while on the go.
The intrepid journalists of WDW News Today (“The World Leader in Disney Park News”) asked an EPCOT cast member about this new precaution and were told, “Guests are asked to find a safe place six feet from other guests before removing their masks to eat and drink. “That means not walking around with Mickey-shaped pretzels and Num Nums Cookies (yes, that’s their name, and they’re amazing) You have to stay firmly planted without a mask.
Disney World policy now states: “You can remove the face covering while you are actively eating or drinking, but you must remain stationary and maintain adequate physical distance … The use of face covers is not a substitute for physical distance.”
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Standing at forced intervals to each other in the Florida heat to lower a Dole whip Before the socially distant line is too long to snag one of the four limited-capacity seats on the Jungle Cruise, it seems like less than an incredible moment, but some people are apparently so desperate to inject a little magic in this strange year and restrictive. And if they can find a company that is desperate enough to sell to them, this is the reality we have left.
If you want a lighter reading, here is the mask official policy that Disney World has always had in place, that is, masks for costumes. Did you know that Disney has historically had to discourage adults from entering parks in full costume, so as not to confuse them with cast members? There is something infinitely amusing in this phrase: “While Guests 14 years of age or older cannot wear costumes, they can afford some Star Wars-inspired outfits. Learn more about how to dress for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. “
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