After three and a half months of closure following the initial outbreak of Covid-19, Shanghai Disneyland has reopened its doors to visitors. But on May 11, cast members far outnumbered guests, who were at less than the recommended 30% capacity.
are now required to wear masks, have their temperatures taken and socially distance.
They must also show a green QR Shanghai health code, which is the government's color-coded way of contact tracing to determine potential exposures. Hundreds of cast members lined up to greet their guests. They stood waving and saying,"Welcome back!" in both Chinese and English.A separate announcement periodically interrupted the festive music to remind people to keep their face masks on at all times and to maintain a social distance.Yao Yao, a 37-year-old Disney superfan in a Minnie Mouse costume, said of the reopening:"To me it means magic starts again. All the joy, all the happiness, all the magic, everything comes back.
The Shanghai resident said she hoped that others would"learn from Shanghai Disneyland, wearing masks and keep social distance. There are all kinds of activities at various outdoor venues, which also make people feel very happy and delighted."The majority of the park's rides and attractions were open, except for the children's play area and other interactive attractions that tend to involve touching surfaces.
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