Published 15:59 IST, March 13th 2020
Disneyland to remain shut for a month due to Coronavirus; Netizens hail the decision
Disneyland recently sent out a statement where they revealed that they will shut down operations due to coronavirus epidemic. Read here to know more.
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Disneyland recently sent out a statement where y revealed that y will shut down operations due to Coronavirus. It also stated that y will close parks in its Disneyland Resort in California, Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, and Disneyland Paris. In statement, Disney revealed that will continue to pay employees of organisation during closure.
statement also said that re have t been any reported cases of coronavirus at Disneyland Resorts.
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“After carefully reviewing guidelines of Goverr of California’s executive order and in best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with closure of Disneyland Park and Disney California venture, beginning morning of March 14 through end of month".
A spokesperson from Walt Disney also said that due to caution and safety of guests, y will be closing down me parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resort.
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It was reported that Disneyland Resort shall remain open till Monday, March 16, 2020, to help guests make necessary travel arrangements. It also said that y will monitor situation and will take necessary vice from several and state officials and health ncies.
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As per reports, this will be fourth time that Disneyland has closed ever since its opening on July 17, 1955. first time Disneyland was shut was due to President John F. Kennedy's passing away as he was assassinated in 1963.
Post that, it was shut was during 1994 rthridge earthquake when it was closed to check for dams. n later Disneyland was shut after attacks of 9/11.
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Apart from Disneyland, it was also reported that Universal Studios Hollywood will be shut starting from Saturday, March 14, 2020, and is expected to reopen on March 28, 2020. Check out Disney’s statement on ir Twitter handle.
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Disneyland's statement on ir Twitter handle
Netizens react to Disney's news and appreciate ir concern towards it. y also laud Disney for paying employees at ir time of closure. Take a look at some of reactions of netizens towards issue.
15:59 IST, March 13th 2020