Shanghai Disneyland Tests "Social Distancing" Queues, FL Committees Plan WDW Opening- NewsToday 4/24
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The report covers various updates regarding Disney theme parks during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Florida, a special committee has assembled to discuss a potential reopening timetable for Walt Disney World, with discussions involving Governor Ron DeSantis. Current projections suggest social distancing might not be possible in the state until mid-June. Both Walt Disney World and Disneyland have removed park hours from their websites through mid-May, and new reservations are generally only being accepted for travel starting in June. The creator notes that select cast members are still performing maintenance at Disneyland. In other regions, Disneyland Paris has rescheduled its Pride festivities to 2021, while Shanghai Disney Resort is testing social distancing measures. These tests include ground markings for queues and seating guests in every other row within indoor theaters. Finally, the report addresses the financial status of The Walt Disney Company, noting a credit rating downgrade from S&P Global Ratings due to concerns regarding the pandemic's impact on theme park attendance and the company's significant debt load.
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The situation surrounding it keeps changing and with the latest projection models now stating that the earliest date social distancing may be possible in Florida is June 14
Walt Disney World Resort has now removed Park hours through May 16th on their website as well as in total on the my Disney experience app
Shanghai Disney Resort new photos show various ground markings and signage installed along the security checkpoints for the resort sign show guests where and where not to stand
SMV global ratings has downgraded the Walt Disney Company's credit from an a to an a-minus due to concerns over the ongoing effects of the pandemic
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