My Family Just Returned From Universal Orlando — Here's What It's Like to Visit Amid COVID-19

I may be teetering on the edge of turning 40, but I love sharing a hug and a photo with my favorite theme park characters. I was worried that in the age of social distancing, meet-and-greets just wouldn't be possible, but Universal found creative (and safe!) ways to have them out all over the park.

In most instances (like this photo op with Optimus Prime), there was a floor marking where guests could stand at a safe distance from the characters. You could take a selfie or have the photographer take your picture if you wanted the option to purchase it later in the day. Other characters were on stages that kept them naturally distanced from guests.