Disney theme parks in U.S. California reopen after being closed over 13 months

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LOS ANGELES, April 30 (Xinhua) -- After being closed over 13 months, Disney's flagship theme parks in the U.S. state of California reopened Friday with reduced capacity and enhanced COVID-19 safety measures in place.

Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek joined a reopening ceremony with a small group of park employees in the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Resort, located in Anaheim, Orange County, is home to Disneyland Park and neighboring Disney California Adventure Park.

"What a day. We have waited so long for this," Chapek said during the ceremony. He thanked park employees for their spirit, persistence and patience throughout the 412-day closure to "bring magic to the world."

"We're not just another place. We're not just another theme park. We're something special and we're something special because of all of you," he noted.

It's the longest closure for Disneyland in its 65-year history. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, as well as other theme parks in California, were forced to shut down in March last year amid coronavirus fears.

According to a detailed phased reopening plan to welcome back visitors on the website of the Disneyland Resort, the parks at this stage will only open to California residents, and in groups no larger than 3 households, per state guidelines.

Given theme park capacity will be significantly limited to comply with governmental requirements and promote physical distancing, Disney will manage attendance through a new theme park reservation system that will require all guests to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance.

Park officials said that face coverings are required for all guests aged 2 and older and Disney cast members, including those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Enditem

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