3. Luggage delivery service for Mickey's Magical Express has been permanently discontinued

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Though complimentary airport transportation via Disney’s Magical Express service for Guests arriving and departing from Orlando International Airport is continuing to operate, Disney has announced that beginning next week on July 16, 2020 Disney’s Magical Express service will no longer be providing luggage delivery service for those arriving to and departing from the airport, and guests who use Disney’s Magical Express will be responsible for picking up any of their checked luggage from the airport’s baggage claim area and traveling with their bags to their hotel. This also applies for return trips, as guests will be responsible for getting their luggage from their room, to the bus, and then to their flight. 

4. Fingerprint scanners have been turned off at entrances

While it might not come as a big surprise, Disney has confirmed that when guests return to the theme parks they will no longer be required to scan their fingerprint at park entrances when their MagicBand is scanned, and all fingerprint scanners have been covered up to prevent guests from accidentally trying to scan their fingers. This new policy is expected to stay in effect for the foreseeable future as Disney tries to make their experiences across the theme parks as touch free as possible. 

As always, while this situation is evolving, all travelers should check out the CDC's official site here, which has information on the virus and how to prevent its spread. 

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