When we return to Batuu at Walt Disney World on July 15th, Oga’s Cantina and Savi’s Workshop will remain closed, Rise of the Resistance will do away with boarding groups and there are other planned changes too. Here is what is expected….
Cast Members will be provided with face masks and shields and are required to wear them, if posted at an attraction. Cast Members whose costumes formerly required hats or head coverings (such as the First Order Officers inside Rise of the Resistance) are now being told not to wear them, given all of the new headgear they will have to use.
Face masks will be strictly enforced throughout the park as a whole and within each land. Guests not wearing the required face mask will be asked to either put one on or leave. Throughout the park, a safety spiel will be played continuously to remind guests to wear masks and wash their hands.
Besides the announcement of relaxation zones as part of the initial reopening proposal, little is known about where and how they will function. However, there will apparently be a relaxation zone located within Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, with a capacity of about 80 people. Within these zones, guests are allowed to remove their masks temporarily.
To maintain social distancing, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will operate with limited capacity. Each party will have their own separate ride vehicle.
Reportedly, all elements of Rise of the Resistance will still be used, as pre-shows will either be spaced out or simply left open for people to walk through (as is rumored for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.)
Guests wishing to take photos in front of the Millennium Falcon may still do so, but with masks on at all times (and of course, a socially-distanced queue for PhotoPass.)
In addition to these details, other interesting changes to the reopening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge include the removal of Oga’s Cantina from the list of available eateries.
We are waiting for official confirmation for some of these changes, and we will be sure to share them with you when they are announced.
