The COVID-19 pandemic is still with us, but amusement parks hope to provide all the thrills with a lot of safety thrown in during the upcoming summer season.
Disney’s chief executive said he believes Disney World and Disneyland will reach total capacity this fall, the New York Post reported.
However, the CEO revealed that the theme parks are still talking about more details to keep Disney lovers safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared details of the parks' current and future status at a virtual tech-and-media conference hosted by JPMorgan.
During the appearance, Chapek shared that the company is assessing its options for social distancing guidelines like “the famous zero feet, versus six feet versus three feet.” He also said guidelines in general will be more relaxed as vaccinations increase and restrictions scale back across the nation.
Last week, Disney World announced on its blog that it would ease COVID-19 restrictions by making “gradual adjustments” throughout its parks, including phasing out temperature checks across the chain.
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In light of the most recent CDC guidelines, temperature screenings will be reduced for visitors in the coming weeks, though the now-familiar six-feet distancing rules will continue to apply in indoor areas like restaurants and shops.
Temperature checks had already begun being phased out for park cast members, though cast members and visitors over the age of two are still required to wear masks, with exceptions for “actively eating, drinking, or taking an outdoor photo.”
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Visitor parties of 10 or more are asked to split up into smaller groups, and barriers will remain in some areas to encourage social distancing.
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