Earlier today the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force met and discussed Central Florida Reopening Guidelines for Theme Parks & Restaurants. Since Walt Disney World falls into both Orange and Osceola counties it is safe to say that these proposed guidelines will be explored by Disney World and even Universal Studios Orlando.

The business recommendations were broken into guidelines and mandates for the Central Florida Theme Parks, Hotels, and Restaurants.

Let’s take a look:

Theme Park Guidelines

Tape marking of 6 feet apart in ride/attraction queues

Staff to regularly wipe down surfaces at random

PHASE 1 & 2: Staff who are 65+ are encouraged to stay home

Theme Park Mandates

All employees required to wear face masks

Touchless hand sanitizer at each ticketing entry and turnstile

Touchless hand sanitizer at each ride/attraction entry and exit

Temperature checks for staff prior to ship (temps above 100.4 must not enter premises)

All employees with flu-like symptoms advised staying at home

Wipe down of all railings and surfaces after every use

PHASE 1: 50% capacity

PHASE 2: 75% capacity

Hotel Guidelines

Phase 1: Housekeeping services to be limited and allow for minimal guest and employee exposure

Phase 1: Promote, if available, mobile check-in

Phase 1: Housekeeping services only clean upon request, or when guests depart

Phase 1: Allow employees to work from home if not playing a critical role in serving guests

Phase 1: Only deliver room service to the guest’s door

Phase 1: Provide self-parking

Promote social distancing for all guests and staff

Recommended touchless sanitizer at entry

Increase cleaning services/additional sanitation services through cleaning companies

PHASE 1 & 2: Staff who are 65+ are encouraged to stay home

Hotel Mandates

All employees required to wear facemasks

Hand sanitizer at the entry to be in plain visible sight

Temperature checks for staff prior to shift (temps above 100.4 must not enter premises)

All employees with flu-like symptoms advised staying home

Front desk to sanitize themselves on a regular basis

Consistent cleaning of all guest areas

Front desk to utilize sneeze-guards

Remove all service items in guest rooms to include glassware, coffee cups, etc.

Minibars not to be stocked

Do no offer self food services

Space pool furniture according to distancing guidelines

Pool gates and pool chairs to be sanitized regularly

Door handles, elevator button and railing to be sanitized regularly

Remove all coffee makers from guest rooms

Remove all guest collateral items, except for those that are single-use

Sanitize guest keys before and after each use

Sanitize bell carts after each year

Phase 1 & 2: No conferences

Restaurants:

Guidelines: Paper/disposable menus Encourage takeout/online orders Touchless sanitizer at entry Phase 1 & 2: Staff who are 65+ are encouraged to stay home

Mandates: Hand sanitizer at every table Hand sanitizer at the entry to be in plain visible sight All employees required to wear facemasks Temperature checks for staff prior to shift (temp above 100.4 must not enter premises) All employees with flu-like symptoms advised to stay home Doors to be wiped regularly All staff behind counters must wear gloves (except for bartenders) Bartenders to sanitize hands after making each drink order Seated tables to be six feet apart Phase 1: Limit restaurant and bar capacity to 50% Phase 2: Limit restaurant and bar capacity to 75%



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As of right now, Walt Disney World and all Central Florida theme parks remain closed.

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