Health checks and screenings to continue

Though the social distancing measures are new, it seems likely that Shanghai Disneyland will continue to screen guests who want to enter the park using an app called Alipay, which assigns each user a color code (green, yellow or red) that indicates their health status. 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, touchless temperature checks are also expected to continue, and any guest with a reading that does not fall in the accepted range will not be able enter the resort. 

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 always, while this situation is evolving, all theme park fans should check out the CDC's official site here, which has information on the virus and how to prevent its spread. 

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