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We continue to share the newest news information regarding changes to COVID-19 restrictions near Disney Theme Parks. Check out the newest changes to the COVID-19 emergency orders in Florida.
Health and Safety Protocol Changes
There have been several new guidelines released regarding staying healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among them, the distancing recommendation of 6 feet has been lowered to 3 feet. This was released last week by Orange County Mayor, Jerry Demings. Currently Walt Disney World has not made changes to the social distancing guidelines in all 4 of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks.
This weekend, the Florida Surgeon General stated that temperature checks have also been deemed “a waste of resources” and are no longer considered necessary in Florida. Read more about this HERE. Again, Walt Disney World has not made changes to their health and safety guidelines regarding temperature screenings.
New Order from Florida Governor
Today Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, announced in a press conference that he will sign a bill and an Executive Order that will be effective July 1, 2021. This new Executive Order will invalidate any existing COVID orders.
What about for the time being? DeSantis announced that until July 1, 2021 he will use his executive power to suspend local emergency orders that pertains to COVID. He stated that this is based upon evidence and that those who are continue to police such mandates are in effect stating that they do not believe in the effectiveness of the vaccines.
Starting on May 3, 2021, Governor DeSantis will suspend ALL local emergency orders that pertain to COVID.
How does this affect Disney World?
Currently, Orange County, Florida still had a mandatory mask mandate in effect. This new order will end this mask mandate. As we have stated before, Walt Disney World is a privately owned company and may make changes to their health and safety protocols at their discretion.
This new suspension of the COVID-19 Executive Order may however allow Walt Disney World to make further changes to their health and safety protocols.
What do you think of the suspension of the local emergency orders in Florida? Do you think this may cause changes in Walt Disney World? Will this affect your future travel plans to Walt Disney World? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook Page.
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Lisa MacDonald
Wednesday 5th of May 2021
I'm fully vaccinated and live in Florida. I will wear my mask as needed, especially indoors to protect myself from people who have not been vaccinated. I have underlying health issues.
Starr
Tuesday 4th of May 2021
When are y’all trip ?? That’s means we won’t have to wear a mask ??
Wanda
Monday 3rd of May 2021
Fantastic! Live and let live! If you don't get vaccinated, feel free to wear a mask. Hopefully Disney will make changes!
axelskater
Monday 3rd of May 2021
DeSantis’ order has nothing to do with whether you are vaccinated. Emergency Orders are ended whether you’ve had one or not.
Linda White
Monday 3rd of May 2021
How are people proving they have had the vaccine so that they qualify to not where the mask? Florida's Governor already said he won't require a vaccine passport so basically this means anyone can go maskless whether they've had the vaccine or not?