Orlando welcomes visitors with new, enhanced theme parks and attraction safety measures including a giant Skunk Ape character at Gatorland that encourages social distancing.
To help visitors plan a vacation focused on both safety and smiles, Visit Orlando’s new webpage, VisitOrlando.com/healthytravel, offers a one-stop resource that is routinely updated with information on what is open and coming soon, and new safety measures throughout the destination from the airport and hotels to theme parks and attractions.
“Our theme parks, attractions, restaurants, hotels and shopping centers have worked tirelessly for months to create comprehensive reopening plans, with even more safety measures, to welcome visitors back to Orlando,” said George Aguel, President & CEO of Visit Orlando. “Consumers know and historically trust how Orlando takes safety seriously, and many of our attractions and parks do this in a manner that is not only thorough, but also fun, such as social distancing reminders from Stormtroopers at Disney Springs, or a giant Skunk Ape character who roams around Gatorland.”
THEME PARK REOPENINGS – Orlando’s world-famous theme parks began welcoming visitors in reduced capacity while ensuring safety is at the forefront. More information is available here.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal CityWalk is currently open with a variety of shopping and dining locations
ATTRACTION REOPENINGS – Many of the region’s independent attractions are open with reduced capacity and enhanced safety measures. A comprehensive list is available here, and includes:
Gatorland
ICON Park Orlando including The Wheel, Madame Tussauds Orlando and SEA LIFE Aquarium
Fun Spot America
Orlando Science Center
Island H2O Live! Water Park
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Andretti’s Indoor Karting and Gaming
Orlando Starflyer
WonderWorks Orlando
Chocolate Kingdom – Factory Adventure Tour
K1 Speed Orlando
Nona Adventure Park
Wall Crawl Orlando
Escape game attractions: Escape game, Escape Game Orlando & Escapology
I-RIDE Trolley
MAKING SOCIAL DISTANCING FUN – The major theme parks and attractions are incorporating unique health measures to ensure visitors are smiling as they stay safe, such as:
Newly opened Disney Springs has Star Wars Stormtroopers encouraging visitors to wear masks and social distance. Walt Disney World also introduced the “Social Distancing Squad” to politely remind guests about the social distancing and safety measures.
Universal Orlando has mask-wearing stilt walkers greeting guests at the entrance to Universal Orlando’s CityWalk.
Gatorland’s new “Social Distancing Skunk Ape” – Florida’s version of Bigfoot – uses his six-foot arm span to visualize the proper distance.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – Visitors can also explore a “wilder” side of Orlando by diving into natural springs with crystal-clear water, incredible flora and fauna, and other outdoor activities. More information can be found here.
HOTELS & RESORTS – A variety of hotels, resorts and vacation homes are now open, including properties near Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and the International Drive tourism corridor. A full list of Orlando accommodations can be found here, and the new healthy travel page includes information on robust hotel safety programs from trusted brands throughout the destination.
DINING – Restaurants are now hosting diners with outdoor seating, or indoors at a 50% capacity to ensure social distance measures, while meeting a host of new health guidelines from federal and local government and health officials. Reservations are encouraged to ensure a seat.
SHOPPING MALLS & OUTLETS – Several with “open air” concepts – including Orlando International Premium Outlets, Orlando Vineland International Premium Outlets and Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores – have reopened as well as The Mall at Millenia and The Florida Mall.
AIRPORT – Orlando International Airport’s welcome back signage throughout the terminal joins messaging that encourages social distancing and critical health protocols focused on passenger safety and comfort. These signs are among the visible changes made at Orlando International, including acrylic shields at ticket counters and at security screening checkpoints.
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