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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that the state would move to Phase 3 of reopening, which removes restrictions on bars, dining, and indoor entertainment, as well as getting rid of all penalties or fines for refusing to wear masks. In addition to these broad measures, this new opening phase specifically states that theme parks can return to normal operations, with no mandatory regulations or attendance caps. 

Of course, right now all major theme parks in Florida have self-imposed restrictions, with Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando and other theme parks controlling capacity according to internal metrics and using barriers and social distancing markers to keep guests spaced out. However, with Universal Orlando Resort ending social distancing on rides and Walt Disney World increasing Parks Pass availability every few weeks, it may not be long before we see a return to "normal" at the theme parks, perhaps with the exception of the mask requirement, which seems to be well enforced, despite some unfortunate outlying incidents

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Walt Disney World has also been sending periodic surveys out to guests who have visited the parks in recent months, asking how they feel about mandatory masks, capacity caps, temperature screenings, and more, which likely means that the resort has been at least considering modifying or rolling back some of their internal restrictions. 

In a statement, Disney said "We received the Governor’s executive order and are evaluating it to determine what it may mean for our business. We are not making any immediate changes. As a reminder, face coverings are still required at Walt Disney World Resort"

Ultimately, it will be up to the theme parks themselves to decide how they want to proceed, as there will no longer be any firm rules from the state government enforcing any kind of health and safety procedures, which will probably mean we will see at least some rolling back of restrictions very soon. Would you feel safe at theme parks if capacity were increased? How about if mandatory mask wearing was no longer required? Let us know what you think below! 

 
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Masks should most definitely not be required, I do not plan to participate in any of the amusement parks in any state not just Florida as long as they continue to require a mask. I would hope that would be lifted soon as I would love to take my family to all the Florida theme parks this year since we are moving back. I couldn't imagine having to wear a mask and enjoy my time. The cost is too much to force people to suffocate themselves in the heat OUTDOORS, not sure why anyone would subject themselves to it.

I was agree with everyone on this page. I went down in December only because I had renewed my annual pass last December and felt like I was wasting money. Mask mandates are ridiculous. It took away all the fun and Disney was worse than Universal. Who wants family photos with masks on! If people feel safe then let them do what they want, but others should be able to choose. I’m paying to go ride rides and smile and scream. Not pass out from breathing in my smelly hot breath all day! Cannot even take a drink without them yelling “pull over to the side”...because I’m going to 100% infect someone with Covid by drinking my water while they are six feet ahead of me! I cannot believe the world right now. So naive to believe everything the government says. Don’t you think if masks worked then nobody would be infected...just saying. Sure it might reduce the risk by a small percentage but how long are we going to live in fear. It’s a virus they are always here. We need to go back to normal!

As a Floridian I can in no way support the decision to force people to wear masks in the hot outdoors. And the fact that they go around "inforcing" it makes it seem very Nazi Germany not family friendly. Imagine the teenage girl walking around in 95 degree weather to tell a paying Guest they need to pull up their mask. Rediculous! Let's face it...(no pun intended) IF you are really, actually concerned or more appropriately "scared" of sickness Public places would be the last place you would go. So all those mask wearers who like wearing them, like to feel superior and have very little actual concern for the health of themselves let alone others.

My family and I have attended Disney world every year for the last eight years. We have visited at least a week each year from out of state. We will not return until mask mandates are removed. Forcing visitors to walk outside in the heat with face masks!!!!???

Drop the mask mandates! If a visitor doesn't feel safe and chooses to wear a mask, that is fine. It shouldn't be required. We have had the COVID vaccine and think it's ridiculous that the theme parks still require a mask even after the governor dropped the mandates. If you haven't had the COIVD vaccine or just feel safer wearing a mask, that is your choice. It shouldn't be forced.

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