Florida Takes Steps Towards Reopening

April 29, 2020

Florida’s Governor just made some announcements regarding the slow reopening of the sunshine state. Here is what we know pertaining to the theme park area and entertainment-

Some limitations will be lifted beginning May 4th.


Florida to begin Phase 1 –

Restaurants may open outdoor seating and 25% capacity indoors maintaining distancing. No capacity was given on outdoor seating, but tables must be six feet apart.

The Genie Transportation Services

Retail Locations may operate at 25% of indoor capacity. No bars opening as of yet. (No gyms or salons)

Vulnerable individuals should avoid contact with people outside the home.

Avoid socializing in groups of more than 10 people in circumstances that don’t allow for regular social distancing.

Wear masks in face to face instances where social distancing is difficult.

Phase one is open ended, no end date given.

Government DeSantis said that we are moving forward cautiously, hoping to get safely to Phase 2 soon. Looking at weeks not months.

As for the theme parks, we are still waiting to see what will happen as Disney has not made any official statement as of yet!

It’s a slow start but it’s a bit of progress. Please stay tuned for more updates as we hear. Stay safe everyone.

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Michele Atwood Founder & Editor-in-Chief, The Main Street Mouse
Michele Atwood is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Main Street Mouse, one of Florida's leading Disney and theme park news sources since 2010. A credentialed Disney Partner and media professional, Michele serves as a theme park contributor and insider for Fox 35 Orlando and WDBO radio covering Disney and Central Florida attractions. Michele has also contributed to the Orlando Sentinel, WESH 2, and Spectrum News 13. Michele is the published author of four books — "Moving to Main Street U.S.A.," "How Many Sleeps Till Disney?," "How Many Sleeps Till Disneyland?" and "Daydream Believing: Confessions of a Grown Up Princess" and is co-owner of the House of Mouse Expo and Lost Princess Apparel. With over a decade of hands-on coverage of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and Central Florida theme parks, Michele brings firsthand expertise and media access to every story she covers.



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