BREAKING NEWS: Tokyo Disneyland Extends Closure for Third Time
Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland Both now closed in response to deadly flu epidemic.
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COVID-19 & Coasters: Coronavirus Impacts on the Amusement Industry
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I think it is good that China is taking this virus seriously. Last time was a disaster.
Not surprised at this one bit.
My friend is the artistic director of Cirque du Soleil’s resident show in Hangzhou and he told me all performances there have been indefinitely canceled for the time being.
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My friend is the artistic director of Cirque du Soleil’s resident show in Hangzhou and he told me all performances there have been indefinitely canceled for the time being.
Cirque du Soleil Cancels Performances of "Cirque du Soleil The Land of Fantasy" in Hangzhou, China, Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
/PRNewswire/ - Chinese officials have requested the temporary closing of all indoor activities with 100 or more people to stem the coronavirus outbreak. In the...
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Hong Kong Disneyland joins Shanghai in closing because of virus outbreak
Earlier this week, Shanghai Disneyland closed as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus in China. Now Hong Kong Disneyland park has joined Shanghai,
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PHOTOS: New Aerial Drone Pictures Show Empty Shanghai Disneyland; Still Closed Due to Coronavirus Outbreak - WDW News Today
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Add Tokyo to the list....
Disney's theme parks in Tokyo have closed now, too
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Orlando theme parks share update for coronavirus
Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando have shared updates in regards to their employees' safety amid the spread of coronavirus.
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Just to add more perspective here...
Shanghai is China's largest city with a metro population around 24 million (for comparison, the NYC metro area is around 20 million).
Shanghai Disneyland is located about 17 miles southeast of Downtown Shanghai.
Here's a video showing the empty streets of Shanghai. This takes "eerie" to a new level.
Coronavirus could be great for enthusiasts. No lines!
I'm glad they are taking precautions. Hopefully it won't become full blown. SEAS can't afford to shutter its parks for months like Disney. Not that Disney isn't hurt tremendously either, but at least they have other successful business units to cushion the impact.
Same thing goes with the metal detectors, I go through the ones at SeaWorld with a camera, phone, full key chain, and wallet and still dont set it off, it's all about perception really.
I like what one commenter said on that post... "Its the Comfort Collar of Disease Prevention"
I would think they would need to keep wipes and hand sanitizer at different locations where the virus can spread - rides, games, eateries, shops, etc.
In theory they could let guests use the wipes when they are getting on the ride to wipe down contact points and then pick them up in a basket after checking restraints.