Walt Disney Co.’s two theme parks in California will reopen on April 30 to a limited number of guests, the company said on Wednesday, over a year after they closed to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attendance will initially be capped at roughly 15% of capacity, Disney chief executive Bob Chapek said on CNBC television.
Advance reservations and a valid ticket will be required for entry. Guests will need to wear masks, practice social distancing and follow other safety measures.
Under state guidelines, capacity may increase if the prevalence of coronavirus in the area continues to fall.
The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, closed in mid-March of 2020. The resort includes the original Disneyland and the adjacent California Adventure theme parks.
Florida’s Walt Disney World reopened to visitors in July 2020 and Disney officials had been urging the state of California to ease reopening restrictions.
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