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Could Capacity Increase Soon in Disney World? Florida Mayor Says Yes

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Recently, we’ve seen some big changes made regarding distancing and masks in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Physical Distancing Signs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued updated guidance regarding what activities fully vaccinated individuals can do outdoors without a mask. And earlier today, Mayor Demings of Orange County, Florida (where part of Disney World is located) relaxed some distancing rules in the county and announced some mask policy changes coming in the future. Mayor Demings also specifically spoke about theme parks and what changes might happen there.

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NEWS: Distancing Rules Relaxed and Mask Changes Announced for Orange County, Florida

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As the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines continues to develop, we’ve seen quite a few changes made in terms of mask guidance and rules.

Flower and Garden Mask

Just yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed certain parts of its mask guidance when it comes to outdoor activities for those who are fully vaccinated.

In Orange County, Florida, the county where part of Walt Disney World is located, there is a mask mandate in place. The Orange County Mayor has recently indicated that changes regarding the mask mandate and social distancing rules may be coming this summer, and now we’ve got some important updates.

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NEWS: CDC Relaxes Outdoor Mask Guidelines

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As the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and COVID-19 vaccinations has continued, we’ve seen the guidelines and regulations from various government entities and even theme parks change.

Face Mask

Recently, we saw a major theme park stop temperature checks and outdoor mask requirements. The CDC has also updated its indoor mask guidance for those who are fully vaccinated. But, now BIG changes have been announced when it comes to the use of mask outdoors.

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NEWS: President Biden to Announce NEW Outdoor Mask Requirements

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We’ve been closely following policy changes as COVID-19 vaccines continue to be distributed.

COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG

Recently, the CDC has stated that fully vaccinated individuals can gather indoors, and states such as Florida and California have begun to look at relaxing restrictions. And now, another announcement is on the way.

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NEWS: Disneyland’s Vaccination Site Will Close Soon

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There has been a LOT going on with Disneyland Resort! Not only is the resort set to reopen on April 30th, but Avengers Campus is set to debut at Disney California Adventure in June!

There it is!

But there have also been plans to discontinue the passholder program (to be replaced with something new), an entire program devoted to expanding the resort, and a brand new merchandise collection to celebrate the reopening.

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Why Disney World CAN’T Just Add a 5th Park

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The rumors are sort of perpetually out there — “Disney World is going to build a 5th theme park!” “It’ll be based on the villains!” “No, it’ll all be princess-themed!” “No, it’ll be based on Disney’s live-action movies!”

Welcome to Disney World!

We get the hype. Heck, we want it to be true! We can’t deny that an entirely BRAND NEW 5th Disney World theme park in Orlando would be pretty amazing. But, will it actually happen? Why hasn’t it happened already? And, better yet, why might it NOT happen anytime soon? Today we’re breaking down all of our thoughts on why Disney World CAN’T just add a 5th theme park (sorry, guys!!).

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NEWS: More Americans Will Be Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine SOON

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The COVID-19 vaccine is continuing to be administered all across the country.

COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG

This vaccine rollout is moving at a speedy pace — earlier this month, we reported that all adults would be eligible for their shot about a week and a half earlier than the original goal. States such as Florida have already given those ages 16 and up access to the vaccine. And now, the rest of the country will follow suit.

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Here’s When the Disneyland Paris Vaccine Site Will Open

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While many Disney Parks around the world have reopened (or are on their way to reopening) since initial closures began last year due to the ongoing health crisis, some still remain closed.

Guests have been back to enjoying Disney World since last summer

Disneyland Paris has gone through a few different phases, having reopened in July 2020, but then closed again shortly after in October. Disney initially planned for the park to reopen on April 2nd, but that has since been postponed and the area will now be used for a different purpose.

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Can Out-of-State Guests Go to Disneyland? Here’s What We’re Seeing

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Disneyland is reopening in less than TEN days!

Guests Will Soon Get to Visit Disneyland Park Again!

And though this will be a historic day for Disney fans, things will be a bit different. One big thing that will be different is that Disneyland has indicated that only California residents will be enter the theme parks for the time being. But, now we’re seeing something going on with language in the California guidelines and other California theme parks that could signal a potential change.

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