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Vaccinated parkgoers can ditch their masks both indoors and outdoors starting Thursday as COVID-19 continues to wane in Florida.

The policy begins next month. Universal says it will monitor legal action involving state vaccine regulations and adapt its policy accordingly.

Orlando is the top tourist destination in the U.S., attracting 35 million visitors in 2020. That’s during a pandemic. This story is about an unofficial diagnosis some visitors will get while on vacation.

The theme park says masks will be required at all public indoor locations and at all attractions from the moment guests enter the lines to when they leave.

Disney said masks are mandated entering and throughout all attractions and in enclosed transportation vehicles, including shuttles, buses, monorails and the Skyliner.

Visitors who are not fully vaccinated will still be asked to wear masks indoors and on all rides and attractions, but Disney says workers won’t require proof of vaccination.

The loosening of restrictions at Disney, Universal, Busch Gardens and SeaWorld comes after the CDC updated recommendations for vaccinated people.

Central Florida theme parks are adjusting their coronavirus safety measures as CDC guidelines change.

Central Florida lawmakers say Gov. Ron DeSantis might be endangering Florida workers with preexisting health conditions by reopening the state. The state moved to Phase 3 on Friday.

Governor Ron DeSantis joined executives from Florida theme parks Wednesday for a press conference to discuss the parks’ reopening.