While universal Orlando doesn’t officially open to the public until June 5, Team Member previews are taking place and you can check out just how different UOR may look at opening thanks to Twitter.
There will be meet and greets… with masked characters?!
Popeye and Olive Oyl meeting inside Toon Lagoon. #UniversalOrlando pic.twitter.com/A05erJzV0A
— ThrillGeek (@thrillgeek) June 1, 2020
I met a baby raptor!!! pic.twitter.com/HyxuHC09rJ
— Meg/* (@megadis13) June 2, 2020
Many characters will only be able to be seen from a distance. Can we expect something similar at Walt Disney World when it reopens in July?
Expect to see a lot of signage for social distancing. I mean, A LOT.
Here's a recap of the safety procedures put into place at Universal Orlando Resort, as they prepare to welcome you back! For more details or help planning your visit, message me!#Florida #UniversalOrlandoResort #WizardingWorldofHarryPotterhttps://t.co/4Y5YhQaeIU pic.twitter.com/8z9FM40Er4
— Sara Mahjoub, Middle of the Magic Travel (@VacationFairy) June 2, 2020
More social distancing markers throughout Universal Studios. These are in front of The Blues Brothers stage. #universalorlando pic.twitter.com/UifZ1T91fA
— ThrillGeek (@thrillgeek) June 1, 2020
Social distancing at the Coke Freestyle machines. #UniversalOrlando pic.twitter.com/XwyTyWJm79
— ThrillGeek (@thrillgeek) June 1, 2020
The Hopping Pot area. Note center picnic table is “reserved” for social distancing. #UniversalOrlando pic.twitter.com/vEHWa5I5pC
— ThrillGeek (@thrillgeek) June 1, 2020
Interesting social distancing markers located at the front and rear of the Knight Bus in London. #universalorlando pic.twitter.com/oqgBh8mt7R
— ThrillGeek (@thrillgeek) June 1, 2020
Social distancing markers line the Hagrid's queue in Hogsmeade at Universal's team member preview. pic.twitter.com/m0245GqUtO
— Orlando Informer (@OrlandoInformer) June 1, 2020
Very different, socially distanced Hagrid queue!
On and off in under 20 minutes is a treat I’ll never forget.
Thank you Universal for caring about your team members so much! pic.twitter.com/7pUX9eIUa0
— JP from WDW_413 (@WDW_413) June 1, 2020
If you’re eating at Burger Digs,they take you to a table and you order there and they’ll bring it to you. #UniversalOrlando pic.twitter.com/awxeuluw4s
— ThrillGeek (@thrillgeek) June 1, 2020
Universal has elected to use these social distancing stickers and I completely agree!
Clean, easy to understand and pop really well on all surfaces.
Much better than at Disney Springs.
So far these are the only type of sticker and they’re working very well pic.twitter.com/VCuTe7wdN7
— JP from WDW_413 (@WDW_413) June 1, 2020
Reservation systems and virtual queues may be the new normal for now…
Ollivanders Wand Experience is now a reservation system. You make a reservation with this person. #universalorlando #wizardingworldorlando pic.twitter.com/Z83j3iGMdM
— ThrillGeek (@thrillgeek) June 1, 2020
Attraction entrance wait time signs now say “Virtual Line Passes Only.” #UniversalOrlando pic.twitter.com/ilJAR6nQjX
— ThrillGeek (@thrillgeek) June 1, 2020
Virtual line is working today! pic.twitter.com/YMH00NZRnP
— Meg/* (@megadis13) June 2, 2020
Twitter user @JP from WDW_413 has also posted some great shots of attractions and construction progress on the Jurassic Park coaster…
Hogwarts. pic.twitter.com/tnANzNMAFb
— JP from WDW_413 (@WDW_413) June 1, 2020
Jurassic Park coaster construction (part 5) pic.twitter.com/2oA41eRb8g
— JP from WDW_413 (@WDW_413) June 1, 2020
NEW Raptor Encounter at Island of Adventure’s Jurrasic World pic.twitter.com/UfzYHkDb7l
— JP from WDW_413 (@WDW_413) June 1, 2020
Jurassic Park coaster construction (part 4)
From Popeye & Blutos!!! pic.twitter.com/YGSZ9R9Gxl— JP from WDW_413 (@WDW_413) June 1, 2020
A Mountie always gets his man,
but not always his girlSoaked! 2nd favorite water ride in the world pic.twitter.com/Zjt8TTFxZ9
— JP from WDW_413 (@WDW_413) June 1, 2020
Jurassic Park coaster construction (part 3)
Ground view from Port of Entry panorama pic.twitter.com/BVKztubE35
— JP from WDW_413 (@WDW_413) June 1, 2020
Jurassic Park Coaster construction at Islands of Adventure (part 2) pic.twitter.com/2ZRFA19XB6
— JP from WDW_413 (@WDW_413) June 1, 2020
Jurassic Park Coaster construction at Islands of Adventure (part 1) pic.twitter.com/wV3aUBp0yr
— JP from WDW_413 (@WDW_413) June 1, 2020
Flight of the Hippogriff!
Loading every other row with a team member dispensing hand sanitizers to every guests before placing in row.
Awesome efficiency as always!
Going once more to take a picture of Jurrasic Park coaster construction behind Three Broomsticks!
Hint: it’s 😮 pic.twitter.com/jOzyTgP6ih
— JP from WDW_413 (@WDW_413) June 1, 2020
It might be kind of a weird experience for guests at first, but many will feel the procedures beat the alternative of no theme parks at all.
Universal Orlando Resort opens to the public on June 5. Check out the “Welcome Back” video below.
[Source: Twitter]
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