Shanghai Disneyland has been reopened after being closed several times and then reopened many more times during the pandemic. It will resume normal operations on Friday 25 November. Shanghai Disney Resort announced that they would operate at a limited capacity daily and will implement the changes. “enhanced health and safety measures.”
The park most recently was abruptly shuttered in late October to comply with China’s controversial zero-Covid policy, leaving all visitors trapped inside for hours until they could show a negative test for the virus.
Today the resort stated that Friday’s opening will be at 8:30 AM (local time) and the Toy Story Hotel will also open. Some other resort parts were back online, such as Disneytown, Wishing Star Park, and Shanghai Disneyland Hotel.
Some attractions and restaurants, as well as live entertainment, may not be available immediately, or they will have a reduced operating capacity.
It is still necessary to invite guests “strictly follow the pandemic control measures.” It includes proof of a positive nucleic acids test within 48-hours, temperature checks and a green Shanghai Health QR Code.
China is easing some of its control measures, including the reduction in quarantine time. But it still tries to stop Covid outbreaks. According to the South China Morning Post, Infections Today’s high of 31,444 was more than the April peak at over 29,000 in national statistics. It came during a period of tight security in Shanghai.
In January 2020, Shanghai Disney Resort was closed due to Covid. It reopened that May year. After one of the women who visited the park that day later either tested positive for the disease or was in contact with another, 34,000 people were forced to stay inside. After everyone tested positive, the facility was reopened just two days later.
This was followed by a closure in March, which continued until June. Shanghai then ended the strict lockdown.