Being stuck at home for weeks wasn’t enough to

spur the usual droves of people to Universal’s theme parks when they reopened

in Florida yesterday, June 5.

Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

resorts saw visitors for the first time in three months, but the near-empty

streets were an indicator that many people are still hesitant to travel,

particularly to spaces with many people.

A theme park consultant, Dennis Speigel, told

Bloomberg that consumers are not yet ready to travel to crowded places, which

is especially true for families.

A Univseral

spokesperson told Bloomberg, “It was great to see our guests enjoying our

attractions, entertainment and dining again. And we were able to put in

practice the measures we have been planning,” including social distancing and

enhanced cleaning.

The reopening of theme parks is one the big

tests of America’s post-COVID recovery. Casinos in Las Vegas also reopened on

Thursday, with rooms on the popular Las Vegas strip being advertised for as low

as US$30 per night to attract guests.