Universal Studios Orlando announced it will officially re-open to the public on June 5, 2020.
The popular Orlando theme park is a partner of Royal Caribbean International, with many vacation packages and shore excursions offered by the cruise line.
Universal Orlando released a statement on Friday that Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal’s Volcano Bay will open to the public on June 5th.
The theme park reopening was approved by Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
With the announcement comes new protocols, as well as a reminder for all guests to adhere to CDC guidelines and the guidance of health officials. Specifically, guests and team members must wear face coverings and undergo temperature checks. Those with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater will not be able to enter.
Other protocols include:
- Staggered parking in the parking garage.
- Daily limit on park attendance, as well as limit on people on each attraction.
- Virtual lines will be available for select attractions.
- Social distancing will be enforced throughout the parks including within attraction queues and at restaurants. Increased cleaning and disinfection of food locations, ride vehicles, and other “touch points.”
- Cashless payments and “no touch” policies where possible.