Despite concerns over Florida's alarmingly high coronavirus numbers, the next stage of Walt Disney World's phased reopening is here.
, the next stage of Walt Disney World's phased reopening is here.
With Disney World looking to reopen in mid-July, CEO Bob Chapek explains to CNN Business' Frank Pallotta why the mandatory use of face masks and social distancing won't spoil the fun. Epcot closed in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. CNN Travel is inside the park today, reopening day.At the gates to Epcot, long lines for temperature checks were the only delay.
The central plaza just after Epcot's iconic dome is completely blocked off from foot traffic. To get into Mouse Gear, Epcot's main gift shop, there was a line of about 15 socially distanced groups at 12:30 p.m.That dome houses Spaceship Earth, one of the original rides that opened in 1982 at the debut of Epcot. A refresh of that ride was scheduled for this year -- it was supposed to shut down in May -- but those plans are on indefinite hold because of the pandemic.
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