THE WRAP: DISNEY WORLD REOPENING PUSHES FORWARD DESPITE FLORIDA'S COVID-19 SURGE

Even as confirmed COVID-19 cases in Florida passed 200,000 this weekend, plans to reopen the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando this weekend are moving forward as the theme park held a preview opening for employees on Monday.

Pictures have surfaced on social media of some of the safety measures that the park has implemented, including plexiglas dividers in some queue lines and on ride vehicles, including for popular rides like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Instead of in-person character meet-and-greets, characters will be riding in vehicles. Temperature checks will be taken at entry, and masks will be required at all times for guests with the exception of “break areas” placed throughout the park.

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