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When Walt Disney World opened its gates to the general public, the reports painted a picture of disarray. While some visitors celebrated what seemed to be smooth operations, many others highlighted chaos—lines packed into close proximity, widespread failure to observe social distancing, and overwhelmed cast members struggling to enforce safety protocols.
Pictures of long lines snaking through rides like the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train displayed guests packed shoulder-to-shoulder, leading Disney to discipline or terminate some cast members for not maintaining social distancing. Inside the park, the reality was often the same: people ignoring mandates, masks off in lines, and ride footage showing guests in close contact, undermining efforts to keep visitors safe.