Orlando: Your Premier Healthy Travel Destination
Discover how Orlando is prioritizing your well‑being so you can enjoy the world’s most iconic theme parks and outdoor adventures with confidence.
Planning a getaway to the Theme Park Capital of the World? Orlando’s open‑air attractions, lush outdoor adventures, gourmet restaurants, luxury resorts, and more are ready for you—once you’re ready to travel.
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Enjoy enhanced safety protocols that start at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and extend through ground transportation, hotels, restaurants, and every attraction you’ll visit.
Before your next Orlando trip, read on to learn how the destination has adapted to meet modern travel needs and how we’re working hard to keep you safe—including a mask mandate for ages 2 and up in all public areas. Follow #LoveOrlando on social media for more travel ideas, and share your favorite reasons to visit while you’re there!
Note: Depending on the timing of your visit, some experiences may be temporarily modified. Check Healthy Travel & What’s Open and confirm current status with your chosen Orlando businesses.
Healthy Procedures & Policies at Orlando International Airport
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is consistently rated the No. 1 mega airport in the southeastern U.S. for customer satisfaction by J.D. Power & Associates. It has implemented an enhanced cleaning schedule and updated TSA security procedures. MCO and the on‑site Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport have earned Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) Star Accreditation—the gold standard for safe venues.
All 22,000 badged airport employees must wear facial coverings inside public areas, and they practice social distancing wherever feasible, following CDC guidance.
MCO offers free face masks, hand sanitizers, and other PPE through vending machines. As Orlando and Orange County require mask use in most public places (with a few exceptions), be sure to stock up if needed. MCO also announced plans for an on‑site COVID‑19 testing clinic, slated to operate through the end of July 2021. MCO and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority collaborate closely with federal and local partners on all COVID‑19 developments.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) partners with government officials and the CDC to help protect travelers, making Orlando one of the safest destinations to fly into.
Effective Jan. 26, 2021, all air travelers entering the U.S. must present a negative COVID‑19 test taken up to three days before arrival.
New Safety Measures for Orlando’s Ground Transportation
All modes of ground transportation—rental cars, taxis, rideshares, Lynx buses, SunRail commuter rail—are fully operational. Public‑transportation providers are implementing rigorous sanitization and social‑distancing protocols to safeguard passengers and drivers.
Learn more about how our ground fleet keeps you safe:
- Mears Transportation Services: COVID‑19 Safety Update
- Destination MCO Transportation: Ride Safely With Us
- SunRail: Safety Measures
- Lynx: COVID‑19 Information
- Uber: Coronavirus Health and Safety Guidance
- Lyft: Latest on COVID‑19
- Enterprise: Complete Clean Pledge
- Hertz: Gold Standard Clean
- Alamo: Complete Clean Pledge
- Avis: Safety Pledge
Space to Spread Out and Enhanced Sanitization at Orlando Hotels & Resorts
Hotels and resorts across Orange County—including International Drive and the major theme‑park areas—offer ample room and robust cleanliness programs that follow CDC guidelines. Programs include Hilton CleanStay with Lysol Protection, Hyatt’s Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment, Marriott’s Commitment to Clean, and Rosen Hotels’ Total Commitment, among others.
- B Hotels & Resorts: Committed to Cleanliness
- Best Western: We Care Clean
- Choice Hotels (Comfort, Clarion, Econo Lodge, etc.): Commitment to Clean Initiative
- Drury Hotels: Travel Happy Again – Clean + Safe
- Four Seasons: Lead With Care
- Hilton Worldwide (Waldorf Astoria, Embassy Suites, DoubleTree, Hampton, etc.): Hilton CleanStay with Lysol Protection & Hilton EventReady
- Hyatt: Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment
- IHG (Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Staybridge Suites): IHG Clean Promise
- Loews Hotels & Co. (Universal Orlando Resort properties): Safety & Well‑Being Protocols
- Marriott International (JW Marriott, Ritz‑Carlton, SpringHill Suites): Commitment to Clean
- Red Roof Inn: Red Roof RediClean
- Rosen Hotels & Resorts: Rosen’s Total Commitment
- Sonesta Hotels & Resorts: Stay Safe With Sonesta
- Universal Orlando Resort Hotels: Safety FAQs
- Walt Disney World Resort Hotels: Know Before You Go
- Westgate Resorts: WestgateCARES
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: Count on Us Health & Safety Protocols
For more details, visit our Healthy Travel & What’s Open page and explore the most incredible resorts waiting for you in Orlando.
Orlando’s Theme Parks & Attractions Welcome You Back – Safely
All of Orlando’s theme parks and most attractions are open, ensuring you never run out of unique adventures. Each park has implemented measures such as reduced capacity, mask and social‑distancing requirements, increased sanitization, contactless payment options, and more.
Find full details on how your favorite parks—Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, and LEGOLAND Florida—are keeping guests safe.
Standalone attractions—including ICON Park (The Wheel, StarFlyer, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Museum of Illusions), Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, WonderWorks, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Gatorland, and others—also prioritize safety.
Eating Healthy at Orlando Restaurants
With thousands of restaurants across Orlando, you’ll never go hungry. Restaurateurs are enhancing sanitization, requiring employee face masks and gloves, and offering ample outdoor seating under Florida’s sunshine. Takeout and delivery options are also widely available.
These measures combine to make Orlando the safest vacation destination in the U.S.—we look forward to welcoming you soon!
Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Orlando
Have questions about visiting Orlando? We have answers!
Q. What’s open in Orlando?
A. Virtually everything. All major theme parks, attractions, hotels, restaurants, cultural venues, and the great outdoors are open. For details, see our Healthy Travel & What’s Open page.
Q. Do any Orlando businesses offer special travel offers or discounts?
A. Yes. In addition to authorized discounted tickets from Visit Orlando, many businesses provide special offers to make your visit more affordable.
Q. Does Orlando have a face‑mask mandate?
A. Yes. Residents and visitors in Orlando and Orange County must wear face masks in all public places where social distancing is not possible, with a few exceptions.
Q. Is there a social‑distancing mandate?
A. Social distancing of at least 6 feet is strongly recommended by the CDC. Restaurants, bars, movie theaters, concert halls, and similar venues are required to maintain at least 6 feet between tables or parties.
Q. Where can I find more information about healthy travel in Orlando?
A. Visit our Healthy Travel & What’s Open page.
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