Shanghai Disneyland cast members told to wear face masks and avoid guest contact ahead of next week's reopening as China emerges from pandemic

Sophia AnkelMay 9, 2020, 14:23 IST

A composite image of staff at Shanghai Disneytown on May 4, 2020.Getty Images

Shanghai Disneyland will become the first Disney theme park to open its doors to visitors after it was forced to shut down in January because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Disney has announced it will reopen the main theme park on May 11, after the "successful reopening" of a few shopping areas in the park earlier in March.
But park authorities have put in place new rules to ensure the safety of guests and staff, including limited attendance, social-distancing measures, and increased disinfection.
Visitors must also present a government-issued Health QR code before entering the park, and are required to wear face masks at all times, except when dining.
Staff will be given personal protective equipment (PPE) during work and will be trained on "contactless guest interaction."
Photos show how it plans to reopen its facilities to thousands of visitors every day.
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Shanghai Disneyland announced this week that it will reopen its main theme park, three months after it closed its doors due to the coronavirus outbreak.

But the park's reopening is accompanied by a new set of strict measures, that include limited attendance, social distancing measures, and an "increased frequency of sanitization and disinfection," according to a press release.

The park announced earlier this week it would reopen on May 11, and tickets for the opening day went on sale Friday at 8 a.m. local time before quickly selling out.

As one of the first theme parks to reopen around the world, Disneyland Shanghai will likely serve as an example for Disney's and others' parks as they plan reopenings.

Scroll down to see how Disney's biggest international park plans to reopen its doors during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The park will become the first Disney venue to reopen again — possibly providing an insight into how theme parks can restart their operations after worldwide lockdowns.

A tourist and a toddler wear protective masks by a closed gate of the main theme park of Shanghai Disneyland Park on March 10, 2020. Yifan Ding/Getty Images

The park will become the first Disney venue to reopen again — possibly providing an insight into how theme parks can restart their operations after worldwide lockdowns.

Disney's staff members will receive personal protective equipment (PPE) during work. They will also be trained on "contactless guest interaction," which includes cleaning and social distancing.

A tourist at Disney town as Disneyland imposes social distancing measures on May 5, 2020 in Shanghai, China. in Shanghai, China. Hu Chengwei/Getty Images

Disney's staff members will receive personal protective equipment (PPE) during work. They will also be trained on "contactless guest interaction," which includes cleaning and social distancing.

The theme park will also increase disinfection measures, distributing hand sanitizers at ride entrances and exits and cleaning high-touch locations as much as possible.

Staff at Disney town as Disneyland imposes social distancing measures on May 5, 2020 in Shanghai, China. Hu Chengwei/Getty Images

Guests will also have their temperatures screened and are required to wear face masks or coverings during the entirety of their visit, except when dining.

A security man checks a tourist's body temperature with a temperature gun by an entrance of Shanghai Disneyland Park on March 10, 2020. Yifan Ding/Getty Images

Before entering the park, visitors must present a government-issued Health QR code, which is used as part of a contact tracing system across China.

Shanghai Disneyland sets up "social distancing" queues for imminent reopening on May 4, 2020. Hu Chengwei/Getty Images

Social distancing measures have also been put in place and crowd sizes will be monitored at restaurants, shops, and elsewhere. Rides will also "be loaded to promote social distancing," the company said.

Sanghai Disneyland sets up "social distancing" queues for imminent reopening on May 4, 2020. Hu Chengwei/Getty Images

Social distancing measures have also been put in place and crowd sizes will be monitored at restaurants, shops, and elsewhere. Rides will also "be loaded to promote social distancing," the company said.

Under government regulations, the park — which has a capacity of 80,000 — will be forced to first operate at 30% capacity, or 24,000 visitors.

Tourists walk on a pedestrian footbridge in Shanghai Disneyland Park on March 10, 2020. Yifan Ding/Getty Images

One of the new measures will include limited and "pulsed" attendance that will be controlled with an advanced online reservation system.

Tourists at Disney town as Disneyland imposes social distancing measures on May 5, 2020. Hu Chengwei/Getty Images

But the reopening will come with a new set of rules for both guests and staff, with the company ensuring its visitors that it will only run under "enhanced safety measures."

Tourists at Disney town on May 5, 2020 in Shanghai, China. Hu Chengwei/Getty Images

But the reopening will come with a new set of rules for both guests and staff, with the company ensuring its visitors that it will only run under "enhanced safety measures."

The opening of Shanghai Disneyland's main theme park comes after it already allowed visitors to enter certain shopping and dining attractions at a limited capacity in March.

Tourists observe social distancing measures at Disney town on May 5, 2020 in Shanghai. Hu Chengwei/Getty Images

The opening of Shanghai Disneyland's main theme park comes after it already allowed visitors to enter certain shopping and dining attractions at a limited capacity in March.

Three months after Shanghai Disneyland closed its gates to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, the theme park announced it will be reopening on May 11.

Front gate of Shanghai Disneyland, which in January amid the spread of the new coronavirus on January 25, 2020. Kyodo News via Getty Images

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Shanghai Disneyland cast members told to wear face masks and avoid guest contact ahead of next week's reopening as China emerges from pandemic

The park will become the first Disney venue to reopen again — possibly providing an insight into how theme parks can restart their operations after worldwide lockdowns.

Disney's staff members will receive personal protective equipment (PPE) during work. They will also be trained on "contactless guest interaction," which includes cleaning and social distancing.

The theme park will also increase disinfection measures, distributing hand sanitizers at ride entrances and exits and cleaning high-touch locations as much as possible.

Guests will also have their temperatures screened and are required to wear face masks or coverings during the entirety of their visit, except when dining.

Before entering the park, visitors must present a government-issued Health QR code, which is used as part of a contact tracing system across China.

Social distancing measures have also been put in place and crowd sizes will be monitored at restaurants, shops, and elsewhere. Rides will also "be loaded to promote social distancing," the company said.

Under government regulations, the park — which has a capacity of 80,000 — will be forced to first operate at 30% capacity, or 24,000 visitors.

One of the new measures will include limited and "pulsed" attendance that will be controlled with an advanced online reservation system.

But the reopening will come with a new set of rules for both guests and staff, with the company ensuring its visitors that it will only run under "enhanced safety measures."

The opening of Shanghai Disneyland's main theme park comes after it already allowed visitors to enter certain shopping and dining attractions at a limited capacity in March.

Three months after Shanghai Disneyland closed its gates to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, the theme park announced it will be reopening on May 11.