Disney Springs PREVIEW! Here’s What Disney World’s “New Normal” Looks Like
Disney Springs is set to reopen tomorrow, May 20th, and we’re getting set to check out all of the changes.
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Today though, local Orlando media has been allowed into a preview of the health measures that will be in place for tomorrow in Disney Springs. We’re taking a look at some of their coverage to get an idea of what we’ll see in the dining, retail, and entertainment complex tomorrow.
Disney is currently allowing a limited variety of local media sources to get a glimpse at what a reopened Disney Springs may look like. We’re taking a look at some of the social posts from Cierra Putman at WFTV, Dewayne Bevil at Orlando Sentinel, Amanda Dukes from WESH, and Robert Guaderrama from FOX 35 Orlando.
Thom and I are heading into Disney Springs to get a glimpse of what visitors will see tomorrow. @wftv #wftv #orlando #orlandoflorida #Disney #DisneySprings #WaltDisneyWorld #ReopenFlorida #Florida #FL #coronavirus #covid19 pic.twitter.com/PAatJyn1zs
— Cierra Putman WFTV (@CPutman_WFTV) May 19, 2020
Let’s see what Disney Springs looks like today!
Health Screening and Temperature Checks
As we know, Disney is requiring health screenings and temperature checks for those entering Disney Springs. It is also required that all guests and Cast Members wear masks during their time in the complex. Dukes reported in on what the screening space looked like when she arrived.
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
Remember, anyone with a temperature above 100.4 degrees will not be allowed into Disney Springs. Guaderrama also checked in on these requirements on his way into the media preview.
Disney Springs reopens tomorrow at 10am! I’m getting a sneak-peek today, keep it with @fox35orlando #FOX35 #WDW @DisneySprings pic.twitter.com/UTzMUR6mi3
— Robert Guaderrama (@RobGuaderrama) May 19, 2020
Looking back on our experience at Universal Orlando CityWalk, we interested to see how smoothly these temperature checks will run.
Click here to learn more about what YOU need to do when you’re headed to Disney Springs!
Greeter Team from Resort Children’s Activities Cast
A big difference from CityWalk’s reopening is that Disney Springs will have a dedicated team that will roam the complex making sure that guests are physical distancing and adding a little bit of magic for kids so that the safety precautions don’t seem too scary.
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Members of the team are called Greeters, per Guaderrama, and are made up of Resorts Children’s Activities Cast Members.
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
This group had a lot of energy at the media preview, giving us a taste of the way they’ll try to bring smiles to guests’ faces.
Click here to learn more about the Greeter team!
Health and Safety Signage
There is also a bunch of health and safety signage posted as well. Bevil posted this photo of a sign that encourages distancing and sanitation standards.
New signage at Disney Springs pic.twitter.com/PgiglskKt0
— Dewayne Bevil (@ThemeParks) May 19, 2020
Like we’ve seen in Disneyland Shanghai and in Universal’s CityWalk, Disney has opted to add some markings on the ground to aid in distancing and the flow of guest traffic.
Wrong way! @DisneySprings has placed directional arrows on narrow pathways to promote social distancing. @fox35orlando #FOX35 #WDW pic.twitter.com/3L7joFVeDb
— Robert Guaderrama (@RobGuaderrama) May 19, 2020
World of Disney even has some stickers that are just like the ones in Shanghai to help guests with queueing at the entrance, per Bevil. Perhaps capacity will be limited within the store too. Remember, Disney-owned locations will not open until May 27th.
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
These measures will help to keep guests aware and doing their part when it comes to safety tomorrow and beyond.
Click here to learn more about the health measures we’ve seen in Shanghai!
Hand Washing Stations
There are a bunch of handwashing and hand sanitizing stations located around the complex for guest use.
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
Guests and Cast Members are encouraged to wash their hands often for their safety.
Changes to Dining
Bevil also posted some photos from a few dining locations. Wine Bar George, for instance, has spread out the tables on the patio so that customers can keep their distance from one another.
Spread out tables at Wine Bat George pic.twitter.com/UGFlmc3yjC
— Dewayne Bevil (@ThemeParks) May 19, 2020
Some restaurant employees were around too, getting their spots ready to serve customers tomorrow. Bevil noticed some workers getting things prepared over at Paradiso 37.
Prep at Paradiso pic.twitter.com/CDC5WAMpS2
— Dewayne Bevil (@ThemeParks) May 19, 2020
These are just two of the restaurants confirmed to be opening tomorrow, and some of the others may have differences in their health measures.
To see which dining locations are reopening with the complex, click here!
We will continue to update this post as more information is shared, so be sure to follow along.
Click here to learn more about the official statement for Disney health measures.
What do you think of this sneak preview into the soon-to-reopen Disney Springs? Tell us in the comments!
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