Walt Disney World ending temperature checks mid-May

Walt Disney World will be ending temperature screenings around Walt Disney World mid-May. The change is taking place after the Orange County Department of Health on April 30 said that temperature checks were not necessary.

According to Disney, it will first phase out cast member checks and then phase out checks on guests on May 16. Disney has been checking the temperatures of its cast members and guests since reopening in July 2020.

Here is the updated statement from The Walt Disney World website:

“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. 

“As this guidance continues to evolve, and with the support of local health and government officials, we are making some additional adjustments. Following the advice of the CDC and our local health officials, we will phase out onsite temperature screenings at Walt Disney World Resort for Cast Members beginning May 8 and Guests on May 16.”

Disney will continue mandating face masks and physical distancing.

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