Magic Kingdom MAJOR UPDATES April 2021! Mask Policy, Facial Recognition Test, Jungle Cruise Changes!
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The creator provides a series of updates from Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, focusing on policy changes and park transformations. A significant update involves new mask guidelines, which allow guests to remove masks briefly while stationary to take photos. The creator also demonstrates a new optional facial recognition technology used for park check-in. Regarding park aesthetics, the video highlights the 50th anniversary decorations at Cinderella Castle, featuring blue and gold drapery and plaques. Changes to Main Street, U.S.A. are noted, including the permanent removal of the Chapeau hat shop to make room for an expanded Confectionary. The creator also observes updates to the Jungle Cruise, which is undergoing a gradual storyline modernization involving the Society of Explorers and Adventurers without closing the attraction. Finally, the video covers the implementation of automatic PhotoPass attraction photo linking via the My Disney Experience app. The creator concludes by experiencing the new maskless photo opportunities at Cinderella Castle, noting the positive and orderly atmosphere among guests.
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i've got a major update video for you today from here at magic kingdom at walt disney world there are some interesting changes going on
disney is testing out facial recognition technology to check into the park i've never done this before it's an optional thing
the disney website rules for mask wearing in the parks have changed starting tomorrow guests may remove their masks while standing stationary
the jungle cruise ride they're gonna be making some changes over time building in a storyline which i think is really cool
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