As you all know I'm chomping at the bit to get back to Disney World but there hasn't been any timeline or news from the parks since they closed. Well this may give us an idea to what the parks will look like in the near future.

The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force announced guidelines for reopening theme parks in Central Florida. After a lot of collaboration and with an abundance of caution, the Task Force has given guidelines from other states to help formulate the requirements/mandates for Disney and other theme parks when they open. This the first draft which will likely be edited as necessary in coming weeks.

Mayor Demmings did say that he believes a reopening in June is very realistic, and that May is likely going to be used to supply chain issues. Here are some of the guidelines released from the first meeting.

Large Theme Parks – Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, etc…

Guidelines

Cast/Team Members will randomly and regularly wipe down all surfaces
Ride and attraction queues will have tape markings to keep guests six (6) feet apart
Seniors who are 65+ are encouraged to stay home during Phases 1 and 2

Required

Touchless hand sanitizer devices at every ride and attraction entry and exit
Touchless hand sanitizer devices at every ticket entry/turnstile
All surface and railings are to be wiped down and cleaned regularly
All employees are required to wear a facemask
All employees will have temperature checks prior to start of shift – Temperatures of 100.4 or greater will not be allowed entry
Phase 1 – Parks will reopen at 50% capacity
Phase 2 – Parks will be allowed to reopen at 75% capacity

Small Theme Parks – Gatorland, FunSpot, etc…

Guidelines

Cast/Team Members will randomly and regularly wipe down all surfaces
Ride and attraction queues will have tape markings to keep guests six (6) feet apart
Seniors who are 65+ are encouraged to stay home during Phases 1 and 2

Required

Touchless hand sanitizer devices at every ride and attraction entry and exit
Touchless hand sanitizer devices at every ticket entry/turnstile
All surface and railings are to be wiped down and cleaned regularly
All employees are required to wear a facemask
All employees will have temperature checks prior to start of shift – Temperatures of 100.4 or greater will not be allowed entry
Phase 1 – Parks will reopen at 50% capacity
Phase 2 – Parks will be allowed to reopen at 75% capacity

Hotels

Guidelines

Mobile check-in, if available (Phase 1)
Housekeeping will be limited to have minimal contact between guests and employees (Phase 1)
Housekeeping only upon request and when guests check-out/leave (Phase 1)
Offer/provide self-parking (Phase 1)
If not in an essential role in serving guests, allow employees to work from home (Phase 1)
Room-service delivered to guest’s doors only/contactless (Phase 1)
Continued practice of social distancing
Touchless hand sanitizer devices at all entries and exits (recommended)
Cleaning services increased through sanitation companies
Seniors who are 65+ are encouraged to stay home during Phases 1 and 2

Required

All surface and railings are to be wiped down and cleaned regularly
All employees are required to wear a facemask
All employees will have temperature checks prior to start of shift – Temperatures of 100.4 or greater will not be allowed entry
Hand sanitizer must be visible at all entries and exits
Any employee with flu-like symptoms must remain at home
Front desk will sanitize all areas regularly and have sneeze guards in place
Mini bars in each room will not be stocked
Self-food services not offered
Pool furniture must be spaced by social distancing guidelines
Sanitize all door handles, elevator buttons, railings, surfaces, bell carts, and door keys regularly
Coffee makers removed from all guest rooms
All collateral items (unless single use) removed from guest rooms
No conferences/meetings (Phases 1 and 2)

Restaurants

Guidelines

Encourage online and takeout orders as often as possible
Disposable and paper menus
Touchless hand sanitizer devices at entries and exits
Seniors who are 65+ are encouraged to stay home during Phases 1 and 2

Required

All surface and railings are to be wiped down and cleaned regularly
Hand sanitizer at every table
All employees are required to wear a facemask
All employees will have temperature checks prior to start of shift – Temperatures of 100.4 or greater will not be allowed entry
Any employee with flu-like symptoms must remain at home
Doors and door handles must be wiped down and sanitized regularly
All staff members behind counters (except bartenders) must wear gloves
Bartenders must sanitize hands after each drink order
Tables must be placed at least six (6) feet apart to keep with social distancing guidelines
Phase 1 – Restaurant and bar limited to 50% capacity
Phase 2 – Restaurant and bar limited to 75% capacity

PLEASE NOTEthat these are not the definitive guidelines for the reopening of the parks. This is the initial set of them and things could change before the final version is released.

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