Vlog: Shanghai Disneyland under COVID-19

This week, after being closed for 107 days because of the novel coronavirus outbreak, Shanghai Disneyland reopened.

It was quite a milestone, not only for Shanghai but for the rest of the world. There are six Disneyland parks on the planet, five of which are still closed because of the pandemic. The reopening of the Shanghai park is symbolic and shows what can be achieved after a long battle with COVID-19.

But Shanghai Disneyland is by no means “back to normal”, whatever that may mean. Numbers are severely limited — some estimates suggest only 20 percent of capacity was allowed in on Monday when I was there — and numerous safety measures mean that the magic kingdom may not have the same feeling you remember, or the feeling you hope for.

There are the usual measures, like maintaining social distance and wearing a mask at all times, but they take on new meaning at Disneyland. For example, social distancing means that rides go off half full, there are no photos together with your favorite Disney characters, and the place overall feels a whole lot less lively.

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