Disney World Enforces Mask Wearing in All Parks

(CNN) - In spite of Florida's coronavirus cases skyrocketing in recent weeks, the Walt Disney World Resort's phased reopening went on as planned with enhanced health and safety measures in place. 

Disney maintained last week that its newly enhanced safety protocols -- such as hand sanitizer, temperature screenings and social distancing -- were sufficient protection to keep employees and guests safe in the resort's hotels and theme parks.

The mask rule is still in effect, but it comes with a stricter footnote now. Previously, Disney visitors were required to wear their masks at all times, except when actively eating and drinking.

The eating and drinking loophole meant guests could multitask -- such as walking around the park sipping a soda or munching on a pretzel while they ambled to the next ride or moved along a socially distanced queue for a ride.

The update to the policy reads: "You may remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you should be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing."