Disney Temporarily Closes Theme Parks and Suspends Sailings

Disney is to temporarily close its theme parks and suspend cruise line sailings until the end of the month

Disney is to temporarily close its theme parks and suspend cruise line sailings until the end of the month in response to the coronavirus.

Disneyland Resort California will close today (Friday), Disneyland Paris will close on Sunday and Walt Disney World Florida will close on Monday.

Disney Cruise Line will suspend departures from Saturday.

California’s Universal Studios Hollywood is also temporarily closing from this weekend and expects to reopen on March 28.

“The health and safety of our team members and guests is always our top priority,” said a Universal Studios spokesperson.

“Out of an abundance of caution and in response to the guidance provided by the California Department of Public Health, Universal Studios Hollywood will temporarily close beginning

Saturday, March 14. The theme park anticipates reopening on March 28 as we continue to monitor the situation.

”Universal CityWalk will remain open. We will provide timely updates as conditions evolve.”

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