Health status must be shared via app and temperature scanned for entry

Right now people in China are able to track their health status through an app called Alipay, which assigns each user a color code (green, yellow or red) that indicates their health status. And in accordance with relevant regulations, it has been announced every guest entering Shanghai Disney Resort will be required to present their Shanghai QR Code upon entry, and only guests with a green Shanghai QR Code will be allowed to visit the resort.

In addition to the health history screenings, temperature checks are being done at the same time, and any guest with a temperature that does not fall in the accepted range cannot enter the resort. This final step is one that has been talked about extensively for use in the US, with Bob Iger praising the idea and confirming that "discussions" about mandatory temperature checks at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort are ongoing. 

Right now it looks like Shanghai Disney Resort could be something of a test case for theme park reopenings, as this type of restricted entry and phased reopening may serve as a model for other Disney theme parks around the world if it ends up being successful.  While Shanghai Disney Resort may have fewer parks than Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort, we may see a similar phased rollout with retail locations like Disney Springs and Downtown Disney reopening first, followed by hotels, and then eventually theme parks, all while keeping implementing light social distancing practices. 

As we've said previously, there is no way to know exactly how long theme parks will be dealing with the effects of Coronavirus, but while this situation is continuing, all travelers should check out the CDC's official site here, which has information on the virus and how to prevent its spread.