Walt Disney World is set to re-open a small portion this coming Wednesday, and with the rest of the country still in lockdown, people are wondering if this is a good idea on Disney's part. Nevertheless, Disney is pushing through with it, and they've added a small disclaimer abolishing them of responsibility if any guest should contract COVID-19 in the park.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney Springs shopping and dining complex will be opening again on Wednesday, and with that, Disney has put up this disclaimer on their website:
"An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death."
The statement also ends with: "By visiting Walt Disney World Resort, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19."
Of course, this doesn't mean that Disney isn't doing nothing when it comes to prevention of the spread of the virus. Visitors will still be require to wear a mask upon coming to the park, and more custodians will be assigned to more ‘high-touch' areas. Guests will also have their temperature checked before they enter the park.
This is said to be the first phase of Disney's plan to slowly re-open. There are also plans to re-open the whole park soon, but for now, we have yet to get a solid date.
Personally, I'm not sure if this is a great idea on Disney's part, but if they think they can do this without inciting a second wave of Coronavirus, then by all means, they should try to re-open. I'm just curious who's brave enough to try and "enjoy" the park what with us being in the middle of a pandemic.
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