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SeaWorld Orlando Tested Their Mako Coaster With Masked Riders Today!

Although Disney Springs is set to begin a phased re-opening tomorrow, May 20th, and Universal Orlando’s CityWalk has re-opened to the public, Florida’s major theme parks still remain closed.

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No opening dates have been announced for Disney World, Universal Orlando, or SeaWorld Orlando, but SeaWorld appears to already be prepping for guests to return.

The Orlando Sentinel spoke with Dan Leavelle, who was passing by the park earlier this morning. He caught a glimpse of one of the park’s coasters, Mako, racing around the track carrying masked passengers.

Mako Coaster in SeaWorld Florida ©DanLeavelle

The coaster reaches 73 miles per hour and features a 200 foot drop. Leavelle reports he watched for about an hour and through about 30 run-throughs, he didn’t see any masks fall off. Dan Leavelle runs Midway Mayhem and posted a video of the test runs on his YouTube.

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A SeaWorld representative confirmed the park was testing the coaster, but did not have any additional information on a re-opening timeline. We will keep you updated as we learn more about SeaWorld, Disney World, and Universal Orlando’s re-opening dates!

Would you ride a coaster if masks were required? Let us know in the comments!

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Three Surprising Things We Weren’t Expecting to See at the Disney Springs Preview

Recently, we shared a sneak peek of what Disney Springs will look like tomorrow when some of its third-party restaurants and stores reopen thanks to a special media preview that took place earlier today.

Disney Springs

But while we were ready to see temperature screening areas and increased signage based on our experience at Universal CityWalk Orlando as well as the safety guidelines previously issued by Disney Springs, there were still a few surprises mixed in!

Trash Can Lids Have Been Removed

For guests’ and Cast Members’ safety, you’ll notice Disney Springs has their trash can lids so that disposing of trash will now be hands-free.

Water Fountains Are Turned Off

Another thing that was mentioned at the Disney Springs preview is that water fountains have been shut off completely for the time being. We’re expecting they’ll be covered in some way to indicate they’re currently out of service. So far, Disney has installed several handwashing stations (like the ones we saw appear in the parks shortly before the closure began).

We’ll be curious to see if Disney Springs provides an alternative source of drinking water, such as portable water stations.

Dedicated Team of Greeters

And while we had an inkling Disney would be training a specialized team of Cast Members, we didn’t know just what to expect.

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Click here to learn more about Disney’s new health and safety team!

But today we were introduced to a new team are called Greeters, comprised of Resorts Children’s Activities Cast Members.

They’ll be helping guests in fun and caring ways while ensuring that guests are maintaining health and social distancing guidelines while roaming Disney Springs!

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First look: Disney Springs social distancing measures and video of the screening areas

Disney Springs social distancing measuresPrior to May 20th reopening of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney cast members to demonstrate appropriate physical distancing outside the World of Disney store. New ground signage will help guests maintain physical distancing while queueing to enter the store.

Ground signage at Disney Springs delineates appropriate physical distancing outside the World of Disney store. When Disney Springs reopens May 20, 2020, new health and safety protocols will be in place for guests visiting the shopping, dining and entertainment district – among them, maintaining proper physical distancing.

New directional signage helps direct guest flow throughout the shopping, dining, and entertainment district to better facilitate physical distancing.

A Disney cast member cleans his hands using a new hand-washing station installed at the shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Guests are encouraged to wash their hands frequently while visiting Disney Springs.

Signage at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., reminds guests of new health and safety protocols in place when the shopping, dining and entertainment district reopens May 20, 2020. While visiting Disney Springs, guests must maintain physical distancing and those 3 years of age and older must wear a face covering at all times, among other new guidelines.

Disney cast members in easily identifiable, brightly colored shirts will be walking throughout Disney Springs to answer guest questions about new health and safety protocols for the shopping, dining, and entertainment district.

Here is a video from Disney Springs showing you more of the social distancing measures and screening areas.

(Olga Thompson, photographer)

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NEWS! Disney Springs Reduces Operating Hours

As we’ve seen many new safety guidelines and other preparations being made for Disney Springs’ phased reopening tomorrow. Now, we’ve just learned what the new hours will be for the time being.

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According to its website, the new hours for Disney Springs will be 10AM to 10PM.

So far, only some third-party restaurants and retail locations will be reopening tomorrow with several Disney-owned businesses planning to reopen on May 27th.

We’ll be reporting live from Disney Springs tomorrow to show you what the restaurants and shops at Disney World look and feel like so you’ll know what you can expect if you plan on visiting the area soon. Stay tuned!

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Full list of Restaurants and Retail Locations opening at Disney Springs

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With Disney Springs reopening tomorrow they have just released a complete list of Restaurants and Retail Locations that will be open.

We are still awaiting word on what time we can expect Disney Springs to reopen tomorrow.

The following locations will open starting on May 20th:

On May 27, three Disney-owned and -operated stores and venues will reopen World of Disney, D-Luxe Burger (mobile order) and the Marketplace Co-Op. You can visit DisneySprings.com/reopening for the most current information on which locations are open.

Also, Disney Springs announced yesterday new Cast Members to promote physical distancing guidelines

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