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Things to know before you return to Universal's theme parks

Orlando, Fla. — Universal Orlando has re-opened its theme parks to the public for the first since since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. It had a light attendance during re-opening day on Friday, but despite limited capacity and new safety measures, more people are expected to return over the weekend. In case you are thinking about planning a trip, here are some things you need to know:

- Guests will be required to wear masks and undergo a temperature screening before you enter the park. If you or anyone in your party reaches 100.4, you will not be allowed to enter.

- Single rider lines have been eliminated, and all play areas of the park will be closed.

- There will also be no parades or meet and greets.

- You can still wait in line or reserve a spot using the virtual line. Virtual line reservations can only be made through the Universal Orlando app. You can only make reservations when you are in the park, and you are only allowed 2 reservations at a time. The reservation times cannot overlap and you cannot reserve multiple wait times for the same ride( in other words, no back to back riding).

- In order to enforce social distancing, there will be queues in the locker room areas to make sure that people are not overcrowding it. There will also be markers so you will know where to stand while being at a safe distance from others once you are in line at a ride.

- Once you get to a ride, you will wait until an employee quickly cleans and sanitizes it before you board. You will also be seated at a safe distance from other riders. However, you can still sit next to everyone in your party.

- Due to limited capacity and social distancing, you can expect long wait times for rides, as well as certain virtual line reservations to be booked quickly, so it is recommended that you book them as early as possible.

- Mobile food and drink orders from select restaurants can also be made through the Universal Orlando app. Depending on the restaurant, you will have the option to either have them bring it to your table or pick it up at the designated window.

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