In a (slight) victory for common sense, Disney World in Orlando will end temperature screening for employees and guests over the next two week:
Disney World has announced that it’ll be phasing out on-site temperature screenings starting May 8 for cast members and May 16 for guests.
https://t.co/hhKfmcMfkl— WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) May 6, 2021
Some areas of the resorts, however, will still require it:
Disney World is phasing out temperature checks for guests on entry, but will keep them for areas of its Florida resort https://t.co/AxgLd52HI3
— Business Insider (@BusinessInsider) May 6, 2021
To be clear, Disney World IS following the science here:
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Removing temperature checks lines up with all the science and is aligned with CDC guidelines. It makes sense and was inevitable.
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) May 5, 2021
Disney: "Since reopening, we have considered guidance from public health authorities, government agencies, and our own team of health and safety experts as we assess and update health and safety measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19."
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) May 5, 2021
Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, however? Not so much:
And just to be abundantly clear — this announcement does not impact Disneyland. As of right now, temperature screenings are still required at Disneyland Resort.
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) May 5, 2021
More here:
The updated policy is now live on the Disney World website. You can view it here:https://t.co/i1FdFGZGM6 pic.twitter.com/OVua6Lcb9R
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) May 5, 2021
FWIW, Disney’s crosstown rival Universal Orlando has already ended temperature checks:
.@UniversalORL has stopped doing temperature checks on guests entering its parks. @WaltDisneyWorld to phase them out this month. https://t.co/6UU1FTYHTo
— CBS4 Miami (@CBSMiami) May 6, 2021
And other restrictions at Disney World remain in place:
Disney still requires park reservations to limit capacity, and face coverings must be worn in the parks.
— WDBJ7 (@WDBJ7) May 6, 2021
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