If you're wondering whether an amusement park is a safe place to have fun after more than a year of pandemic struggles, know that the answer isn't black-and-white.
And the safety measures in place at US amusement parks are evolving and may vary based on the state where the park is located. Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida, for example, have different rules for their guests.
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