Coronavirus lockdown | Hong Kong Disneyland to reopen after 5 months

It will become the world’s second Disney park to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic threat, the first being the one in Shanghai

Moneycontrol News

June 15, 2020 / 15:51 IST

Hong Kong Disneyland will be reopening on June 18 after being shut for five months in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak, becoming the world's second Disney park to open its doors to revellers. Shanghai Disneyland was the first to reopen on May 11.

The Hong Kong Disneyland, which is one of the smallest Disney theme parks, had downed its shutters on January 26 to curb the spread of the deadly pathogen and has been shut since, with the exception of its hotels and on-site restaurants.

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According to a CNN report, as the theme park reopens in COVID-19 times, the experience will not be the same as it used to be. For one, all visitors will have to produce health declarations, undergo temperature checks and wear masks at all times except when eating.

Interaction with Disney characters, which is a major attraction for kids, will also change as the park reopens. Visitors will not be allowed to take close-up photos with Mickey, Minnie, etc., although shows will be put up while adhering to strict social distancing norms.

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