Walt Disney World Reduces Social Distancing in Queues to Three Feet

With each day that passes, it seems that we are step closer to “normal.” Disney has taken a big step in the return to “normalcy” as they have just announced that social distancing in queues for attractions has been reduced from six feet to three feet.

While social distancing in queues has changed from six feet to three feet, six feet social distancing will still be in effect in all restaurants, merchandise shops, areas where Guests can go mask-less including Relaxation Stations and photo op spots.

Social distancing markers at Walt Disney World
(David Roark, photographer)

Here is the official update on the change to three feet social distancing on the Walt Disney World “Know Before You Go” website:

Temporary adjustments are still in place to promote physical distancing. While we will reduce physical distancing measures for Guests across many areas with a gradual, phased approach, six-feet distancing measures will continue in all dining locations, merchandise stores and in areas where Guests can temporarily remove their masks.

Social distancing at Walt Disney World
(Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Physical distancing measures may include:

• Signage and Ground Markings: Please follow directional signage and ground markings, which have been installed throughout Walt Disney World Resort to help Guests better navigate common areas while practicing physical distancing.
• Physical Barriers: Physical barriers have been added in select places to help promote proper separation between people, including in queues and on transportation and attractions. Barriers may also be visible, for example, in areas around cash registers or at Guest Relations.
• Party Size: Guests traveling in parties of more than 10 are asked to split into smaller groups in queues, dining locations and other areas around our parks and resorts to better allow for physical distancing.
• Parking: Cashless payment is recommended at the auto plazas.
• Training: Cast Members are trained to engage with Guests and promote physical distancing guidelines in common areas and queues.

Social distancing at Walt Disney World
(David Roark, photographer)

Just last week, Universal Orlando changed their social distancing guidelines from six fee to three feet as well.

With the change in the social distancing guidelines, many believe that Walt Disney World will also be increasing their park capacity. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet but we may have an update on that tomorrow with The Walt Disney Company’s Quarterly Earnings Call.

And, if Walt Disney World increase capacity, that will hopefully mean the return of FastPasses or something similar in the near future.

Social distancing at The Festival of the Lion King in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Let us know in the comments below what you think about Walt Disney World reducing their social distancing guidelines from six feet to three feet!

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