China News Service, Shanghai, June 30 (Reporter Li Jiajia) "Welcome back", on the 30th, after a 101-day temporary closure, Shanghai Disneyland resumed operations.
Early in the morning, the staff with bright smiles lined up along Mickey Street in the park, waving warmly to the long-lost tourists.
At around 9:30 in the morning, the first batch of tourists entered the reopened Shanghai Disneyland after passing the epidemic prevention procedures such as temperature measurement and QR code inspection, and returned to the park after more than three months of absence. The excitement of the fans was beyond words.
"I remember that the last time I came to Disneyland was on March 8th. I used to come twice a week. I waited for more than 100 days to come back here again. I still have the same feeling and the same taste, like the flower in my heart suddenly withered away. To bloom", for today, Gao Ying, an "iron fan" who holds the Shanghai Disneyland annual card, specially dressed up, wearing a Disney princess dress on her body is even suitable for the occasion.
In order to welcome the reopening, the park also launched a special live broadcast that day, with nearly 230,000 people watching online during peak hours.
Shanghai Disneyland reopens.
Photo by Tang Yanjun
According to the requirements of epidemic prevention and control, on the same day, Shanghai Disneyland took measures to limit the flow and further implemented strict health and safety measures.
In the initial stage, most of the attractions, amusement projects, entertainment performances, shops and restaurants in Shanghai Disneyland that are popular with tourists have resumed operations on the basis of limited traffic.
Some experiences, including Explorer's Canoe, Garden of Whimsy Selfie Spot - Meet Mickey, and Marvel Heroes Headquarters, remain temporarily closed.
Walking in the park, you can also see staff holding signs everywhere to remind tourists to maintain proper social distance.
"We are very relieved about the epidemic prevention work of Shanghai Disneyland. Not only can hand sanitizers be seen everywhere, but there have been staff wiping the railings and handrails with disinfectant at the entrance just now." Luo Shanshan, a tourist, said.
For many "Di fans", the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland is undoubtedly a piece of good news.
Due to current restrictions, ticket reservations were once quite tense.
At 7:00 a.m. on June 29, Shanghai Disney tickets on the travel platform went on sale within 5 seconds, and some users made reservations.
According to data from relevant travel platforms such as Ctrip and Tongcheng, on the afternoon of June 28, the number of "Disney"-related instant visits soared by 655% month-on-month, which simultaneously drove the popularity of Shanghai city visits to nearly double.
On the same day, Xue Yijun, President and General Manager of Shanghai Disney Resort, also sincerely thanked the tourists and partners for their support, enthusiasm and patience over the past few months.
"Over the past period, our cast and crew have gone all out to prepare for the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland," he said. "They have meticulously adjusted the rides, rehearsed live entertainment, and worked around the clock to tidy up the gardens. Views, well-prepared new and unique shopping and dining experiences. We look forward to welcoming you all with great enthusiasm.” (End)