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BREAKING NEWS: Face Masks Will Be Mandatory in Orange County, Florida, Starting This Weekend!

The state of Florida has slowly but surely been reopening for a few weeks now.

BREAKING NEWS: Face Masks Will Be Mandatory in Orange County, Florida, Starting This Weekend!

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With Disney World set to reopen select hotels in just a few days, we’re keeping a close eye on government mandates for the area.

In response to an increase of coronavirus cases across the state, Florida Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced that face masks will be mandatory in public spaces starting this weekend. He has issued and signed an executive order that mandates the wearing of face masks in any public space. The order is effective beginning Saturday, June 20th, at 12:01AM.

BREAKING NEWS: Face Masks Will Be Mandatory in Orange County, Florida, Starting This Weekend!

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The mask mandate applies to everyone in a public space who is “working, living, visiting, or doing business in Orange County.” Masks must be consistent with CDC guidelines.

BREAKING NEWS: Face Masks Will Be Mandatory in Orange County, Florida, Starting This Weekend!

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When asked about enforcement of the rule for those eating or drinking in public spaces, Demings confirmed that masks will be expected most of the time. He did note that people cannot wear masks while actively eating and drinking but at all other times, they should be wearing them. There is also an exception for those exercising outdoors, per Demings.

BREAKING NEWS: Face Masks Will Be Mandatory in Orange County, Florida, Starting This Weekend!

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CDC guidelines state that those 2 years old and under and those with preexisting health conditions should not wear masks. Mayor Demings is asking for voluntary compliance with the mandate. As of now, the Executive Order will be in place indefinitely.

BREAKING NEWS: Face Masks Will Be Mandatory in Orange County, Florida, Starting This Weekend!

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As we know, Disney World will require masks in public areas in the parks and resorts with few exceptions. We will report if this has any effect on the reopening protocols for Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates.

Headed to Orange County soon? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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If You’re Planning to Visit Disney World From One of THESE States Soon, You Need to Read THIS!

Disney has announced Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will be reopening on July 11th followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15th.

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Due to limited capacity, guests will be required to have valid theme park admission and a hotel booking to have priority access to the new reservation system before the parks reopen. But one of the biggest questions many would-be-guests are seeking clarity on is whether they’ll even be allowed to travel to Florida because of where they reside.

New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have experienced widespread community transmission during the global crisis which resulted in Florida implementing a tri-state quarantine for residents of these states. Guests entering Florida from these states were being directed to quarantine themselves for 14 days upon entry. The order was originally set to expire on May 8th, but was extended an additional 60 days to end on July 7th.

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While Governor DeSantis has announced most of Florida is moving into Phase 2 of his reopening plan, he still hasn’t announced another extension for the tri-state quarantine. At this point, it seems the executive order is less contingent on the actual phases of the Governor’s plan and will expire with the State of Emergency order on July 7th.

So for now, guests in these states should keep an eye on the news out of Florida concerning this rule. If it expires, they’ll be free to visit the theme parks once they reopen, but if the governor decides to extend it, this would mean guests from these states will be forced to quarantine and miss out on the parks.

Mickey Waffle at Magic Kingdom

Louisiana residents can rest easy as well — they are no longer being required to quarantine when entering Florida at this time. We’ll continue to follow this developing story and let you know if anything changes with the Governor’s tri-state order or Florida’s State of Emergency.

Disney World is launching a new perk for hotel guests starting June 22nd! Learn more here!

Are you a resident of one of the tri-states? Let us know if you’re planning on going to Disney World when the parks reopen next month in the comments below!

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