Photos: Hong Kong Disneyland reopens after coronavirus break

Hong Kong's Disneyland theme park reopened on June 18 to a limited number of local visitors after the coronavirus outbreak forced it to close in late January. The park carried out frequent disinfection drives and made hand sanitisers available for visitors, who were required to go through temperature screening and wear a face mask. In contrast to major outbreaks seen in other big cities around the world, Hong Kong has reported a relatively small number of infections, recording 1,121 cases and four deaths.

Updated on: Jun 19, 2020 10:32 AM IST

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Iconic Disney characters Minnie and Mickey Mouse cheer up visitors at the Disneyland Resort in Hong Kong after it reopened to the public on June 18 for the first time in nearly five months due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). (Kin Cheung / AP)

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The entrance gate to Disneyland Resort in Hong Kong which reopened following a shutdown due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on June 18. (Lam Yik / Bloomberg)

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Visitors observe social distancing measures while queuing to board the ‘Dumbo the Flying Elephant’ ride at Disneyland Resort in Hong Kong. In contrast to major outbreaks seen in other big cities around the world, Hong Kong has reported a relatively small number of infections, recording 1,121 cases and four deaths. (Lam Yik / Bloomberg)

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Visitors wearing protective masks head onto the ‘Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh’ ride. The shopping and dining locations operated on a reduced capacity along with social distancing measures implemented throughout its facilities. (Lam Yik / Bloomberg)

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Hong Kong’s Disneyland Resort, which has reported losses for the past three years according to annual reports available on its website, is owned by a joint venture, Hong Kong International Theme Parks Ltd., in which the local government has a 53% stake and Walt Disney Co. holds the rest, according to a Reuters report. (Anthony Wallace / AFP)

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A visitor wearing a face mask seen on a ride at Disneyland Resort in Hong Kong. Without tourists, business for Disneyland in Hong Kong is likely to remain subdued. It will have to rely on a domestic market that was struggling with recession after months of often violent pro-democracy protests even before the coronavirus blow. (Tyrone Siu / REUTERS)

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Stickers are seen on seats for proper adherence of social distancing as visitors wait to watch the ‘Mickey’s PhilharMagic’ show at Disneyland Resort. The park on its day of reopening also carried out frequent disinfection drives and made hand sanitisers available for the visitors. (Lam Yik / Bloomberg)

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An employee holds balloons at Disneyland Resort in Hong Kong. Shanghai’s Disneyland, which is attracting visitors from outside the city, reopened in May. (Tyrone Siu / REUTERS)