From face masks to temperature checks — how Universal's Orlando theme parks have re-opened in a new post-Covid era
AS Universal Orlando parks reopened this week, the message from the booking agent was loud and clear.for the latest news & updatesCredit: Universal Orlando Resort
There is a designated area where you can take face coverings off for a breather, and you can also eat and drink mask-free.They are not the most comfortable things to wear and, when you remember Florida can hit 35C in summer, your face will be taking an all-day sauna.At least the queues are much shorter than usual — for this initial phase at any rate. Universal promises it will “ramp things up very slowly” in attendance terms, and we are unlikely to see heavy crowds for the time being.
In my case, around £70 got me a comfy night at Universal’s Surfside Inn & Suites as well as that all-important plastic key card that actually helped me bypass the long temperature screening queues at the main car park. This is actually a clever and relatively pain-free way to guarantee a ride without having to stand in a long line for what might seem the length of a Potter film. But it does requires a bit of effort and plenty of patience.
Sometimes it shows “No more reservations today”. And sometimes it comes back to life late in the day.
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