PHOTOS: Temperature Screening Removed, Physical Distancing Reduced to Three Feet at Universal Orlando Resort

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Yesterday, Universal Orlando Resort announced temperature screenings would be removed and physical distancing would be reduced to three feet. This is following the Orange County Department of Health’s declaration that temperature checks are unnecessary, and findings that indicate physical distancing of three feet is just as effective as six feet. Guests visiting Universal Orlando Resort … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/5/21): Walt Disney World Removing Temperature Checks, Chef Mickey’s Dinner & Other Character Dining Returning Soon, The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Possibly Receiving “Incredibles” Overlay, and More

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BREAKING: Universal Orlando Resort to Remove Temperature Checks, Reduce Physical Distancing to 3 Feet

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Following Walt Disney World Resort’s announcement that they would be removing temperature checks from theme parks and resorts, Universal Orlando Resort is following suit. Universal Orlando Team Members confirmed that the temperature check stations will be removed from the parking garages and hotels at Universal Orlando Resort effective tomorrow, May 6th. The Orange County Health … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Begins Removing Physical Distancing Markers, Replacing with Smaller Decals

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Universal Orlando Resort has begun removing physical distancing ground markers, with some being replaced with smaller decals. On the walkway leading to the temperature screening area, ground markers have been completely removed. These markers reminded Guests to maintain a physical distance of 6-feet from other parties. In place for nearly a year, the removal of … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/30/21): Disneyland Reopens, Temperature Checks Deemed “Waste of Resources”, Three Months of Cardboard Caballeros, Mickey and Friends World Tour to End, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, April 30, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Orange County, Florida Businesses No Longer Need Temperature Checks, Deemed “Waste of Resources”

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Orange County Department of Health official Dr. Raul Pino has stated that temperature checks are not necessary, Lauren Seabrook with WFTV reports. The Department of Health is not recommending temperature checks as they waste resources on something that doesn’t necessarily prevent the spread of COVID-19. Temperature checks have been required to enter Walt Disney World, … Read more

Walt Disney World Guest Arrested After Sneaking Through Temperature Check

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While most guests have been happy to follow Disney’s COVID-19 safety protocol, some have been more confrontational. One guest protested his arrest after he skipped the mandatory temperature screening and refused to comply with security. Kelly Sills, 47, was visiting Walt Disney World from Louisiana on February 13th when he refused to comply with temperature … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/11/20 (East Parking Temperature Check Location, Columbus Day Lines, New Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey, and More)

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Greetings from a beautiful day at Walt Disney World! We were excited to take a tour around the World Showcase and see what new things we could find on this holiday weekend, so let’s get started! When we arrived at the park, we were parked in the East “Imagine” lot, and directed through a new … Read more

PHOTOS: Temperature Screenings Begin at Resort Table-Service Restaurants in Walt Disney World

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As we reported earlier this week, temperature checks are now being implemented at resort table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World. We visited Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to see how they are incorporating the temperature checks. A new sign declares the temperature screening requirement. All of Walt Disney World Resort was already requiring … Read more

UPDATE: Temperature Screenings Coming Soon to Resort Table-Service Restaurants in Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World recently announced that temperature screenings will be expanding to table-service dining locations across on-site resorts. We noticed that such locations had not implemented any such updates today or yesterday. However, we received notice from a Cast Member at Disney’s Beach Club Resort that these changes will be coming in the next few … Read more

PHOTOS: Temperature Screenings Not Yet in Place at Resort Table-Service Restaurants in Walt Disney World

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While temperature screenings have been a requisite for entering Disney Springs and all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks since their reopening, screenings are now being expanded to table-service restaurants at resort hotels across property, and will be required in order to enter these dining locations. We set out to a few resorts to … Read more

BREAKING: Temperature Screenings Expanding to Resort Table-Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World

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While temperature screenings have been a requisite for entering Disney Springs and all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks since their reopening, screenings are now being expanded to table-service restaurants at resort hotels across property, and will be required in order to enter these dining locations. The update has been added to the Restaurant … Read more

PHOTOS: New Temperature Screening Process In Place at Monorail Resorts in Walt Disney World

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With the reopening of the Magic Kingdom comes the inevitablity that Guests will stay at the monorail resorts and visit the park. Why else would you stay there, after all? Since the temperature check and security screening for day Guests is located at the Transportation and Ticket Center, Walt Disney World has set up similar … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at New EPCOT International Gateway Temperature Screening Tents at Walt Disney World

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PHOTOS: New Temperature Screening Process Debuts at the Transportation and Ticket Center in Walt Disney World

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Today, we’re heading into the Magic Kingdom for a sneak peek at the reopenings via Cast Member previews. But, before we can get into the Magic Kingdom, we have to head into the Transportation and Ticket Center so we can get to the park. We drove by the Transportation and Ticket Center a couple of … Read more

PHOTOS: Temperature Screening Tents Appear at the Transportation and Ticket Center at Walt Disney World

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Taking a drive around the Walt Disney World Resort today, an interesting development at the Transportation and Ticket Center caught our eye. It appears that multiple white tents, which we’re assuming will be used for temperature screenings, have cropped up. Around the area, we can see that this project isn’t complete, as vehicles and supplies … Read more