Taking the Kids: As Orlando reopens
The good news: Because of reduced capacities at all of the parks, you won’t face the crowds typical in the sweltering summer heat.
In Orlando, there are also many lodging deals and other discounts. (Check out Visit Orlando’s expansive list of free things to do in Orlando, including suggestions on family fun, outdoor adventures, nightlife and culture.)
There are also plenty of other attractions in and around Orlando open, should you not be able to get a reservation at one of the big theme parks, including Gatorland (check out the Social Distancing Skunk Ape!), the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, and even the chance to cool off in natural springs with crystal-clear water.
Before you visit, check out each park’s website so you are familiar with the specific protocols and changes that have now been put in place.
We each have a responsibility, Dr. Rathore said, to keep the virus at bay-- having each member of the family wear masks and washing their hands often makes a huge difference.
Have fun, but be safe!
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(For more Taking the Kids, visit www.takingthekids.com and also follow TakingTheKids on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram where Eileen Ogintz welcomes your questions and comments. The Kid’s Guide to Philadelphia, the 13th in the kid’s guide series, will be out this spring.)
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