Shanghai Disneyland is reopening after more than 30,000 visitors were locked inside the park on Sunday (October 31) by Chinese government officials.
After testing visitors for Covid-19, Shanghai Disney Resort confirmed that “Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown will resume operations on Wednesday, November 3, 2021″.
Shanghai Disneyland, which was closed on Sunday evening, is operating from 10am to 7pm, and Disneytown is open from 10am to 9pm.
“Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and patience over the past few days, as Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown suspended operations according to directives on pandemic prevention and control,” a statement from the park said.
30,000 guests locked inside park
Cast members and third-party employees returning to work “have completed two Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) tests within 48 hours per prevention and control requirements, with all results negative”, the statement added.
Shanghai Disney Resort remained shut on Monday (November 1) and Tuesday (November 2). Images on social media revealed large groups of workers in full PPE.
“We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to health care professionals and related departments for their professionalism and efficiency, and our cast for their dedication and commitment,” said Shanghai Disney Resort.
“Their tremendous support during this period add confidence in our pandemic prevention and control measures and protocols and has facilitated our smooth re-opening,” the park added.
Shanghai Disneyland resumes operations
“We also sincerely thank our guests and the general public for your kindness and understanding and look forward to seeing you all at Shanghai Disney Resort soon!”
The Independent reports that at least 33,863 people were tested for Covid-19 after a woman who visited the park from Hangzhou province on Saturday (October 30) had contracted the virus.
Elsewhere, Walt Disney World Resort is bringing back more cast members this autumn as it relaunches live entertainment experiences at Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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