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The future of amusement parks
Theme parks worldwide have shut down due to COVID-19. That includes Disney, which reports a loss of $1 billion in operating revenue due to park closures.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenTheme parks worldwide have shut down due to COVID-19. That includes Disney, which reports a loss of $1 billion in operating revenue due to park closures. However, Disney plans to reopen its Shanghai theme park next week — with temperature checks and face mask requirements. There’s no word on when Disney’s other parks might open.
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