News is coming thick and fast from the other side of the pond regarding the possible re-opening of Disneyland in Anaheim and now Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando with news that Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom could begin a phased reopening on 11th July, with Epcot and Hollywood Studios following on 15th July.
Attendance will be limited, with no tickets purchased on the day in a plan similar to that of their Shanghai Disneyland location in China.
Disney’s Florida parks will have additional hand washing stations, temperature checks and social distancing measures throughout, including at restaurants and lines for rides.
The company is suspending parades and other events that would cause crowds to gather. Contactless payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay and Disney Magic Bands will be encouraged.
Disney’s reopening plans were presented to Orange County’s Economic Recovery Task Force, a panel of business and community leaders appointed by Mayor Jerry Demings. The Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has said that theme parks will need approval from the county before he will sign off on their reopening dates.
The task force voted to approve Disney’s plan.
