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Hugs and High Fives Return to Character Meet & Greets at Universal Orlando Resort as Distancing is Eliminated

Universal Orlando Resort has reached another milestone in the ongoing road to normalcy since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. While physical distancing is no longer required for character meet-and-greets, until recently, characters didn’t physically interact with guests. Several days ago, we spotted Captain America getting up close with guests at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Pre-Show Returns, Plexiglass Removed from Ride Vehicles and Multiple Parties Seated Together on Dinosaur in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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With physical distancing ending at Walt Disney World, attractions are increasing capacity. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the pre-show theater for Dinosaur has been returned to its pre-pandemic state. It was the perfect rainy day to visit Aladar and Dr. Seeker. During physical distancing, tape on the ground turned the pre-show theater into an extension of … Read more

PHOTOS: Physical Distancing and Dividers Removed Throughout EPCOT, More Mission: SPACE Training Labs Reopen

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As of today, masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated guests at Walt Disney World and physical distancing is being removed. Queue markers and Plexiglass dividers are now gone from most areas in EPCOT. In The Land Pavilion, there are still some distancing markers left leading inside and from the Soarin’ extended queue. Awesome … Read more

PHOTOS: Distancing Markers Removed From Interior Mexico Pavilion Queue at EPCOT

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When physical distancing was implemented at Walt Disney World, the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT faced a particular challenge being almost entirely indoors. A queue with physical distancing was utilized for entering the temple building. Distancing markers were recently removed from the exterior portion of this queue, and have now been removed from the interior. The … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Please Wait Here” Distancing Markers Added to Monorail at Walt Disney World

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Although physical distancing is being removed and reduced throughout Walt Disney World, it is still being encouraged on transportation. Monorails have seen a number of changes since the resort reopened last summer, including the addition of plastic dividers earlier this year, cutting each Monorail compartment into numbered sections. Each party is then assigned their own … Read more

PHOTOS: Hogwarts Express Cabins Now Fully Loaded with 8 Guests Each at Universal Orlando Resort

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Earlier this month, we reported that the Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort was beginning to seat multiple parties together. This practice has continued, with compartments now being loaded to capacity, and distancing has been reduced in the attraction’s queue. We entered King’s Cross station at Universal Studios Florida for our train ride. Distancing markers … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Removes Specific Three Foot Distancing and Theme Park Capacity Limitations

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Universal Orlando Resort has updated its COVID-19 safety guidelines regarding physical distancing and limited capacity. The guidelines now say “We encourage all guests to keep a safe distance between your travel party and others.” Previously, guests were required to maintain a six-foot distance, then a three-foot distance from other parties. Though capacity may still be … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 5/15/21 (Guests No Longer Wearing Masks Outdoors, Temperature Checks Removed Early, ‘A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King’ Officially Opens and Reduces Audience Distancing, and More)

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It’s a historic day at Walt Disney World, as news came late yesterday that masks would no longer be required outdoors starting today. With these changes comes a much different feeling at the parks. Today, we’re visiting Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see what it’s like and how guests are reacting. Our morning … Read more

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