Disney World Is Still Reopening This Weekend as Floridas Covid-19 Cases Skyrocket – Gizmodo
People holding signs in front of Anaheim’s Disneyland as part of a cast member unions protest against reopening without on-demand covid-19 testing. Photo: Apu Gomes/AFP (Getty Images)
Florida is nearing a breaking point. The novel coronavirus pandemic has surged across the state, passing 200,000 cases over the July 4 weekend. However, that hasn’t stopped Florida leaders from defending Disney’s decision to reopen Disney World Resorts, calling it a “safe environment” for park guests—even though Florida is anything but.
Disney World in Orlando, Florida opened its gates Monday for a cast member preview of the post-pandemic parks, in anticipation of its official reopening this weekend. Things look a lot different this time around. Select queues and rides are lined with plastic shields, ...