FIRST LOOK: Disney Springs’ New Health and Safety Protocols

Disney Springs will be officially reopening to the public tomorrow, May 20th, but local news media got a soft preview today to see first-hand the new protocol that will be implemented at Disney World’s shopping and dining district.

Let’s check out the preview of Disney Springs’ new way of operation, with face masks, a new “Greeter” team, and more!

Amanda Dukes, reporter WESH TV, NBC Orlando, shared a video showing one of the entry points where Guests will have their temperatures checked. Guests that show temperatures of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to enter, nor will anyone in that Guest’s party. Additionally, directional arrows have also been placed throughout Disney Springs to help guests practice physical distancing and to keep traffic moving on one side.

We are at Disney Springs and checking out their plans for reopening tomorrow. There will be 4 entrances, several of them are from parking garages, and guests temperatures will be checked. You must test under 100.4 pic.twitter.com/AQbutdtAT2

— Amanda Dukes (@AmandaDukesWESH) May 19, 2020

Cierra Putman of WFTV also shared footage of the entry points, also noting that the hours for Lime Garage at Disney Springs will be 10AM – 10PM.

So we just got our temperature checked inside the Lime garage @DisneySprings and made sure to keep on our masks. The new hours are 10am -10pm @WFTV #disney #orlando #orlandoflorida pic.twitter.com/Vp5IzywSMq

— Cierra Putman WFTV (@CPutman_WFTV) May 19, 2020

Robert Guaderrama, reporter at FOX 35 Orlando, shared videos of the new Greeters Team who will be stationed around Disney Springs reminding Guests to practice physical distancing.

About 50 establishments open tomorrow at @DisneySprings Greeters will be roaming the entertainment district reminding folks to practice social distancing.@fox35orlando #FOX35 #WDW pic.twitter.com/AaoDtvzRFe

— Robert Guaderrama (@RobGuaderrama) May 19, 2020

The Greeters’ roles are also to make the experience fun for kids, who may have a different experience than adults when it comes to this new normal of visiting Disney Springs. Also added to Disney Springs are the hand-washing stations we saw begin to appear shortly before the temporary closures.

Hand washing stations places throughout @DisneySprings Just one aspect of increased cleanliness and sanitation measures. @fox35orlando #FOX35 #WDW pic.twitter.com/mp3ectJza8

— Robert Guaderrama (@RobGuaderrama) May 19, 2020

New signage at Disney Springs pic.twitter.com/PgiglskKt0

— Dewayne Bevil (@ThemeParks) May 19, 2020

Cierra Putman noted the presence of face masks in Disney Springs. While everyone is wearing a mask, she noted that “It actually hasn’t been that bad walking around with our gear,” even in the high temperatures this afternoon.

Everyone @DisneySprings is wearing a mask. It actually hasn’t been that bad walking around with our gear even though it’s 90 degrees @WFTV pic.twitter.com/igHuk074Ft

— Cierra Putman WFTV (@CPutman_WFTV) May 19, 2020

In front of the World of Disney store (which will be reopening May 27th), there are also markers set up that tell guests where to stand, and where not to stand.

Our friends / Disney World ambassadors show where to stand AND WHERE NOT YO STAND at entrance to World of Disney (eventually) pic.twitter.com/fyIz3ZBlRE

— Dewayne Bevil (@ThemeParks) May 19, 2020

This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as they come in!

Are you planning on visiting Disney Springs when the reopen in the coming weeks? Let us know in the comments!

 

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