Universal's "Getting Closer to Normal" Guidelines

[RevFreako]

Being told that masks will be optional when walking around outdoors at Uni starting tomorrow. Only required in line.

Walking into a showing of Spiral now, so I look forward to coming back to chaos in two hours

Unfortunately, that's as good as no masks.

 

[shiekra38]

Being told that masks will be optional when walking around outdoors at Uni starting tomorrow. Only required in line.

For real?! I'm supposed to go tomorrow

 

[krazyhorrorkid]

O-o
Things are moving pretty quickly it looks like.

 

[HalfGlass]

Being told that masks will be optional when walking around outdoors at Uni starting tomorrow. Only required in line.

Walking into a showing of Spiral now, so I look forward to coming back to chaos in two hours

If the line is outdoors is it required? Or only when you enter a building?

 

[Mad Dog]

Being told that masks will be optional when walking around outdoors at Uni starting tomorrow. Only required in line.

Walking into a showing of Spiral now, so I look forward to coming back to chaos in two hours

Good. Dave @Disneyhead and I have been speculating on that privately the past couple of weeks. We guessed this would happen soon. I scheduled my June vacation with the assumption Universal would
lift it once Orange County reached their 50% threshold, which should happen just about now. I can live with it indoors, but too hot and uncomfortable outdoors. I've been fully vaccinated for a long time, so I
don't have any safety issues......Edit: Kennywood Park & Hershey Park just announced that fully vaccinated guests do not have to wear masks.

 

[Scott W.]

I think masks will be required when entering the parks as proof you have one and it will probably be the most congested outdoor area.

No outdoor masks is a step in the right direction.

 

[shiekra38]

And...there it is

 

[Tbad556]

And...there it is

Here's an official statement too. Looks like I left the theater just in time for the real announcement

 

[shiekra38]

Here's an official statement too. Looks like I left the theater just in time for the real announcement

I was taking a risk posting something from Screamscape

Glad it paid off

I certainly trust Ashley more haha

 

[Tbad556]

I was taking a risk posting something from Screamscape

Glad it paid off

I certainly trust Ashley more haha

Hah Screamscape was the real deal at one point in time. I wouldn't have posted unless I was certain though. Wouldn't mislead everyone here

Anyhow, it's on Uni's website now:

 

[UPSguy]

Wow things are moving quick! Just heard Walmart and Costco removed their mask mandate as well

 

[snayberry]

Yesssssss. Just in time for the brutal summer heat. I’m beyond happy and excited to go back with the new guidelines.

 

[Tobias]

Boy, did I pick a interesting day to start my trip. X3

I'm still good with wearing my mask, though it's nice knowing this time I'll be able to take it off if I need a quick breather anywhere outside. (Last September with it's unusual heat did get a tad rough at points.)

 

[joelbryant11]

I’ll probably still wear it most of the time but it’s nice to know that you can now take it off whenever you get out of breath outside

 

[Brian G.]

Universal Orlando has changed their safety guidelines, dropping its mandated outdoor mask requirement for visiting guests.

Universal Orlando changes mask policy; no longer required outdoors

Universal Orlando has changed their safety guidelines, dropping its mandated outdoor mask requirement for visiting guests. Mask use is still required in indoor locations, including attractions, shops, and restaurants. The change comes as the CDC recently released new guidelines stating fully v

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[ssirin88]

I can see the indoor requirement being gone by June 1st. I feel bad for the team members who will have to put up with angry guests when asked to put on a mask to go on Transformers.

 

[HHN Yeti Lover]

Well this is...interesting

 

[Tbad556]

I feel bad for the team members who will have to put up with angry guests when asked to put on a mask to go on Transformers.

This is my main takeaway as well. Whether you agree with the decision or not, things are going to get ugly for TMs and I continue to feel incredibly sorry for them all throughout this whole thing.

 

[Mad Dog]

Mayor Denning said he was lifting all mandates once single shot reaches 70%, which isn't far off. So it may end up all masking off when (if) that threshold is reached. Seeing
Universals reaction to distancing, check temps, and outdoor masking, namely almost immediately after policy change, I'm 'guessing' they eliminate all masking requirements
once that threshold is reached, or Denning, issues the order. With the CDC posting, he might well end up doing it sooner than 70%......Note: Especially in lieu of parks that are in the
more covid conscious northeastern US, eliminating masks for vaccinated completely. .Orlando is in Florida after all.

 

[Tbad556]

Mayor Denning said he was lifting all mandates once single shot reaches 70%, which isn't far off. So it may end up all masking off when (if) that threshold is reached. Seeing
Universals reaction to distancing, check temps, and outdoor masking, namely almost immediately after policy change, I'm 'guessing' they eliminate all masking requirements
once that threshold is reached, or Denning, issues the order. With the CDC posting, he might well end up doing it sooner than 70%.

For reference, Orange County technically hit "Phase 2" today which includes dropping masks outdoors and physical distancing being dropped to "encouraged":