Disney World Reopens As COVID-19 Cases Surge In Florida

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Four months after closing because of the coronavirus pandemic, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has officially reopened amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom opened their gates on Saturday morning. Epcot and Hollywood Studios are set to welcome guests on Wednesday. Reported CBS Miami.

Four months after closing because of the coronavirus pandemic, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has officially reopened amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. https://t.co/V6Qea6S5oR
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In its news release, Disney said it expects to open up very popular attractions on Saturday such as Space Mountain, The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.

This is a very good news for Central Florida Region and Orlando, who has most of its economic activities related to tourism and the theme parks.