Hong Kong Disneyland will close again for two weeks as cities try to stop the outbreak of new Omicrons and local authorities tighten a strict zero COVID policy to stop the spread of coronavirus variants.
Hong Kong Disneyland will be closed from Friday, January 7th to January 20th as the number of cases of coronavirus increases in the city and the Hong Kong government has announced that it will tighten health and safety restrictions for COVID-19.
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“At the request of the government, Hong Kong Disneyland Park will be temporarily closed from January 7th to 20th in line with preventive efforts throughout Hong Kong,” a park official said in a statement. Stated. “Guests planning to visit the park on the above days are advised to visit on another day.”
What does the closure of Hong Kong Disneyland mean for Disney theme parks in California and Florida?
According to Disneyland officials, Disneyland continues to monitor and adapt the COVID-19 health and safety protocol in line with state and local guidance.
Disneyland updated COVID-19’s Health and Safety Protocol in late July for visitors and employees Please wear a mask At indoor attractions and shops, closed buses, monorails and transport vehicles.
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Is closed Shanghai Disneyland When Hong Kong Disneyland As a precursor to the closure of Disneyland and Walt Disneyland in January 2020, the recent closure of Hong Kong Disneyland in March of that year does not appear to have affected Disney’s US parks.
Since summer, Disney theme parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai have faced far more stringent COVID-19 restrictions than parks at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts.
The clear contrast of COVID-19 restrictions is primarily related to the approach adopted by local governments.
Health authorities in China and Hong Kong have imposed widespread blockades on social life whenever a relatively small number of new COVID-19 cases emerge.
California Health Authority Removed most COVID-19 restrictions In June, Governor Gavin Newsom faced a call election partially caused by a response to a pandemic.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took a free-spirited approach to the pandemic and encouraged Disney World and the state’s tourism economy to resume in July 2020.
Neither California nor Florida health authorities have significantly tightened COVID-19 health and safety limits since the Omicron variant caused a recent surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.
In recent weeks, U.S. authorities have tightened regulations on international travelers who need to undergo a COVID-19 test within a day of their departure to the United States, according to the report. CNN..
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Disneyland and Disney World The busiest time of the year During the Christmas holidays, a large crowd gathered, comparable to the pre-pandemic capacity level. Disney Parks on both coasts show no signs of reducing attendance or strengthening COVID-19 precautions. Busy festive season From the end of winter to the beginning of spring.
The latest blockade in Hong Kong arises amid authorities’ concerns about the fifth wave of coronavirus infection caused by omicron-related cases and a surge in hospitalizations.
Hong Kong Disneyland was scheduled to close on Thursday, January 6th, based on the existing COVID-19 protocol. Reuters.. According to the park, the park is currently closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with extensive COVID-19 cleaning measures in place. variety..
Hotels and restaurants in Hong Kong Disneyland continue to operate with a coordinated level of service in accordance with the latest COVID-19 health and safety regulations.
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Hong Kong Disneyland is closed by local COVID-19 restrictions more often than any other Disney park in the world. This closure means the fifth closure of the Hong Kong theme park.
Disney’s Hong Kong Park has been closed and reopened 3 times From January 2020 to February 2021 due to regional COVID-19 restrictions.
Hong Kong Disneyland was temporarily closed in November 2021 after a visitor tested positive for COVID-19. At the beginning of November 2021, Shanghai Disneyland was temporarily closed for two days with one COVID-19 case. Visitors to Shanghai Disneyland were banned from leaving the park, and a large inspection site was set up where nearly 34,000 visitors were tested for COVID-19.