Disney World will operate at reduced capacity when it reopens and will temporarily suspend parades and other events that attract crowds
World and Sea World presented reopening proposals to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Tuesday, with SeaWorld proposing a June 11 opening to the public. Disney has proposed Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom reopen on July 11, and a July 15 reopening for Epcot and Hollywood Studios.
A reopened Disney World would include temperature checks upon arrival, physical distancing, enhanced cleaning, hand-washing and sanitizing stations and “limited-contact enhancements,” such as contactless payments, mobile orders at restaurants and the temporary suspension of high-touch experiences such as character meet-and-greets and playgrounds, according to Disney World senior vice president of operations Jim McPhee.
The theme park will operate at reduced capacity and temporarily suspend parades and other events that attract crowds. Those who work at the park will also be given temperature checks and issued face coverings. A phased reopening of Disney Springs is already underway, and on Tuesday has begun to reopen more of its shops and restaurants.
SeaWorld interim CEO Marc Swanson, SeaWorld Orlando president Kyle Miller, and Discovery Cove vice president of operations Brad Gilmour also presented to the committee, outlining new rules such as face coverings, temp checks, more rigorous cleaning, contactless payments and enforced social distancing.
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