Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will close on Saturday, March 14 and not open until the end of the month due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The announcement was made Thursday until The official Disney Parks public affairs Twitter account. Disney World in Florida remains open at this time.
"Although there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at the Disneyland Resort," Disney said statement, "After a thorough review of the Commandor of California & # 39; s Executive Order and the intent of our guests, we proceed to the closure of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure."
On Thursday, California governor Gavin Newsom called for the cancellation or postponement of the rally of 250 people or more. During a press conference
Disneyland Resort hotels will remain open, but until Monday, March 16.
"We will take a closer look at this ongoing situation and follow the advice and guidance of government officials and health organizations," continued Disney. It also added that it would pay staff at this time of year.
Reached for comment on its coronavirus response to its parks on Thursday, a Disney representative directed P Polygon in a blog post from Disney Parks Medical Officer, Dr. Pamela Hymel. Posts, Disney Parks and Resorts questions about Coronavirus / COVID-19, park information "Preventive measures."
"Our thoughts are with those affected," Hymel said in a statement, "and we want to share with you more information about our efforts to help our guests, community members and communities be safe and healthy.
"We are closely monitoring the changing state of the coronavirus and are in touch with health organizations to find information and guide us. and national and local health organizations. (…) We look forward to welcoming you soon to our parks. ”
Hymel added in a statement that additional sanitation facilities have been installed at all the parks, and that staff have increased their frequency of cleaning up and disinfecting facilities in "tourist networks." They also promote good hygiene throughout the park for visitors and staff alike.
Disneyland does not share numbers with its highest prices. According to the Los Angeles Times, to quote within sources
Today, Disney World in Florida has made a new deal for those who like to postpone their tour. The $ 50 replacement fee that used to be deposited there has now been transferred. "Delegates can move their venue by the next day 2020," Disney said in a statement.
Reported on our website, The Verge, indicates that Disney Parks employees are still working as of Thursday. An anonymous source said they had heard little from authorities about the response around COVID-19.
Update (4:51 p.m. ET): Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are closed from the beginning of March 14 until the end of the month. The announcement was made by the official Disney Parks News Twitter account. We've updated our original article to reflect that announcement.
