The Walt in during the pandemic has been considered a divisive move by some as has seen roughly 10,000 new cases in the past week. , on the other hand, has closed its doors after the . last month following a third surge of
ofIn Disneyland, the saw backtrack and now new restrictions have overtaken a policy of easing. This calls into question when the based (as well as ‘s Adventure ) will reopen. Downtown . opened its doors last week, with a wave of shoppers looking to release their pent up magic
With so many conflicting directions it’s lead many to ask ‘Why on Earth would you go to Disneyland (or Disney World) now?’
Reddit Users Share Why They Would Still Go To
“If you ask me why I, personally, would go to a
, it’s purely selfish/reactive. I work in a grocery store as a checker. Every day I have to deal with maskless-bandits; people who pull down their mask *because* they have to sneeze, cough or blow their nose; people who pick their nose under their mask and then hand me cash, people who try to hand me their used kleenex to throw away, and a million other little “Please let me infect you!” scenarios.It feels like I am doomed. And if I’m going to get this, I’d rather do it my way – on the Haunted Mansion gently burping from a ronto wrap.”
Another user states:
“Cases and deaths are increasing pretty dramatically and we’re still arguing about masks and if the virus is even real.
We all need to be willing to adapt our lifestyle for this virus until it is no longer a threat. That doesn’t mean staying inside until there’s a vaccine. It means finding ways to eliminate spread as much as possible and slowly opening things up when it is safe to do so. The US has failed at doing that.”
Related: Social Media Response to Walt Disney World Reopening
Fans Visiting The Parks
However, many consider those who visit the parks during the to be misguided and naive to the reality of the rising number of across America.
“People are insane and think that they deserve instant gratification. I’m really not sure how wandering around all day in a mask, going home, and praying you don’t get a deadly virus is anyone’s idea of a vacation.
will be here next year, you may not…”
And…
“Are
jobs so important to the local economy that it’s worth rolling the dice with virus transmission? Is this all just a chess move to usher in the of schools in the fall?”Related: FL Mayor Says Disney Parks are Safe
Should Disneyland and Walt be so soon?
As Disneyland Paris opens tomorrow morning, soon every will once again be open for business (providing ‘s closure is as temporary as the is making it sound!).
The question on many anxious sits in the center of a state reaching unprecedented infection rates, while Disneyland in sits in California, where cases are also rising. and fan’s minds is; should they be open?
Whatever you think, there’s no denying that a is possible for both resorts, potentially before one has even had a chance to reopen.
Share your thoughts on whether the parks should or shouldn’t reopen in the comments below.