Spring Break is in full swing at Disney World, and Disney is relaxing social distancing on another ride at Magic Kingdom.
Health Protocols
Masks, temperature screenings, and park passes. Those are just a few of the ways Disney is keeping Guests and Cast Members safe during this recovery period. Disney also uses plexiglass barriers and physical distancing in the queue lines and on attractions to help with their efforts.
While these can be a nuisance in the parks, they seem to be here to stay for a while. CEO Bob Chapek mentioned masks will likely be required through 2021 and park passes currently go through January 2023.
However, it seems Disney is relaxing some health and safety standards, especially as crowd levels increase.
Magic Kingdom
Several outdoor rides are now loading at full capacity without barriers in between rows. Big Thunder Mountain, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Barnstormer are the most recent attractions.
Compared to other rides that do use plexiglass, these rides are all outdoors and relatively short. Barnstormer seems to end as soon as it begins, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train lasts about 2-3 minutes. Compare that to Splash Mountain which is mostly inside and over 10 minutes in length.
Today, we have seen that Prince Charming Regal Carrousel is now loading every row. Previously, Disney Cast Members ensured they skipped rows when loading. A seat remains empty in the event an entire party does not fill a row.
How will this affect your trip?
Animal Kingdom recently installed plexiglass dividers on Na’vi River Journey, and in doing so they drastically cut wait times for the attraction.
By filling each row with a party, you will find that you do not spend as much time waiting for the ride. Going from 50% capacity to almost 100% (depending on the party sizes) is a huge step in providing a better experience during this busy time at the theme parks.
Less time waiting in line = more time to enjoy the park!
As a reminder, Guests are still required to wear masks to keep everyone healthy so be sure to follow the rules while visiting Disney World.
Do you like that Disney is relaxing physical distancing on attractions? Or, do you prefer that some space is left in between parties? Let us know in the comments or on Facebook.
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Concerned RN
Monday 29th of March 2021
So if you happen to need surgery one day, make sure you tell your surgeon not to wear a mask since you find it unnecessary. Science isn't perfect, but where do you think all the life saving drugs, procedures and surgeries come from? I'm guessing at some point in your life you have needed an antibiotic right? Umm, thanks to science we have particular antibiotics for particular germs. Science saves lives. There is science behinde masks, that's why the Medical community has worn them for decades. My N95 is the reason I didn't catch COVID taking care of all the naysayers and poor Nursing home residents who came down with it. The CDC did an awful job at educating the community, told too many half truths, so I understand why people are skeptical. But the mask thing isn't all bull.
Stephanie Pena
Saturday 27th of March 2021
This is utterly ridiculous. When we went during Thanksgiving it was not like that .
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