Breaking News! Starting tomorrow, masks are no longer required outdoors at Universal Orlando. You will still need to wear them when indoors or while enjoying rides and other attractions.
The new policy applies to all guests – regardless of vaccine status.
Temperature screenings were removed earlier this month. Social distancing guidelines have already been reduced from 6 feet to 3 feet as the parks slowly return to “normal” operations after the pandemic-related shutdowns.
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Walt Disney World has also revised their mask guidelines as follows:
Once again, masks will be optional in outdoor areas but will be required on all attractions and indoor locations. Disney offered further clarification on the guidelines with a helpful chart:
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SeaWorld Orlando has updated their mask policy, with the most drastic change. A statement from park representatives said,
“Based on the recently announced guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, we are modifying our policy regarding face coverings at some of our SeaWorld parks. Face coverings will no longer be required for guests at SeaWorld Orlando and SeaWorld San Antonio who are fully vaccinated in accordance with CDC guidance. We will not require proof of vaccine, but ask our guests to be respectfully comply with our revised policy.”
SeaWorld employees will continue to wear face masks. SeaWorld’s website has not yet reflected this change.
As the guidelines change and park operations continue to evolve, please remember to be patient and courteous to your various theme park employees. They are trying their best to keep you, your family, and all other guests both safe and comfortable during your visit.
