On May 11, Shanghai Disneyland officially resumed operations. Previously, at 8 a.m. on May 8th, tickets for Shanghai Disneyland were reopened, and within one hour, tickets for the first day of Shanghai Disneyland on all platforms were sold out.
Shanghai Disneyland is the first Disney park in the world to be closed and reopened since the outbreak of new pneumonia.
Previously, according to the announcement of Shanghai Disneyland, at the initial stage of operation restoration, Shanghai Disneyland will implement a series of new operational measures and processes, including implementing current restrictions, requiring tourists to purchase tickets in advance and making reservations to enter the park. Bao Zhaotian, senior vice president of operations at Shanghai Disney Resort, revealed that in the early stages of operation, the park ’s daily passenger flow will be limited to 20% of the maximum passenger carrying capacity.
However, according to the relevant regulations, the current limit measures require 30% of the operating capacity of Shanghai Disneyland. According to a report by the US media CNBC on May 11, Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company (DIS.N), stated that the Chinese government authorized Shanghai Disneyland to provide 30% of the passenger capacity of the scenic area or 24,000 tourists. The number is used to limit the flow, but as of now, the passenger flow that the park has opened is far lower than this number.
Chapek pointed out that in the future, he plans to increase the passenger flow of 5,000 people every week at Shanghai Disneyland until it reaches the 30% upper limit set by the government. Chapek also added that when Shanghai Disneyland reaches the 30% current limit, the government may increase its limit, and Shanghai Disneyland will continue to slowly increase its passenger traffic.
"I think this is a ladder." Chapek pointed out, "We are very conservative, we will be very cautious. We will strictly follow the opening requirements, and then gradually increase."
As of now, apart from Shanghai Disneyland, none of the other five Disney theme parks around the world have a definite reopening time. However, the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland may be a positive sign.
On May 6th, the day when Shanghai Disneyland was announced to be reopening, Joe Schott, President and General Manager of Shanghai Disney Resort stated publicly: "With the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland, our Disney families in other parks around the world are also busy Ready to reopen. "
On May 7, Matt Simon, vice president of Disney Springs, a shopping and dining complex in Orlando, USA, publicly announced that Disney Springs will be reopened in phases starting May 20. Other parts of the Orlando Disney Resort, including theme parks and The resort and others remain closed.
However, Chapek believes that this is a good sign. Chapek said that although it is still unclear when the two Disney parks in the United States will reopen, it is hoped that Disney parks will be opened worldwide as soon as possible.
Foreign media quoted industry insiders as predicting that with the return of Shanghai Disneyland and the restoration of some businesses at Disney Springs, Orlando Disneyland may reopen on July 22.
Surging News Reporter Tang Yingying