Universal Orlando reopened Friday. Here’s what it’s like so far

In this Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, file photo, park guests relax and cool off with a water mist under the globe at Universal Studios City Walk in Orlando, Fla. | Associated Press

Universal Orlando has officially reopened amid the COVID-19 outbreak

Universal Orlando reopened to the general public Friday with a slew of changes and differences to the world before coronavirus.

What happened:

• The general public entered Universal Orlando Friday morning.
• On Thursday, annual passholders had a chance to visit the park before opening to the general public. Safety procedures have been added, including direction and social distancing signs that point people in the proper direction to keep them safe, according to WESHA (via WFLA).
• Guests have to pass a temperature check before entering CityWalk or visiting the Islands of Adventure or Universal Studios. The check takes seconds.
• Universal personnel continue to inform guests about the COVID-19 precautions as they enter the park, according to WESHA (via WFLA).
• Contactless payments have been added to stores and restaurants, too.

New guidelines. Same fun. pic.twitter.com/0Oi94Gra6Q

— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) June 4, 2020

Guests share experiences on social media

Several guests who attended Universal Orlando shared videos and photos from their experience, showing them in masks.

Social distancing has not been a problem at all today #universalorlando pic.twitter.com/7mIWj1QSla

— alisyn wonderland (@alisynwonder) June 4, 2020

Due to social distancing the line for Hulk extends outside the queue. Team Members are telling guests to social distance #UniversalOrlando pic.twitter.com/Kg9DnrYaM3

— ThrillGeek (@thrillgeek) June 5, 2020

The U-REST area's at Islands of Adventure where you can take off your face covering while social distancing are located next to the Lagoon in Port of Entry and in the Sinbad Theater in The Lost Continent. They are a nice area to take a break for a little bit.#UniversalOrlando pic.twitter.com/XZnuph7pKj

— ThrillGeek (@thrillgeek) June 5, 2020

Today’s adventure brings us to Universal Orlando Resort for their very first public re opening date since the COVID closures! #universalstudios #universalorlando pic.twitter.com/RBqUSYcYDU

— SoCalExploring (@SoCalExploring) June 5, 2020

Good morning from #UniversalOrlando! We are here for the first public opening day. So far we have had short lines through temperature and security checks. pic.twitter.com/FIpOiMclQf

— Attractions Magazine (@Attractions) June 5, 2020

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