Disneyland Paris reopens, but Mickey Mouse won’t give hugs

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The Disneyland Paris theme park opened to visitors after being shuttered for nearly eight months during the pandemic, but safety measures were in force to stop the virus spreading.

While cast members dressed as favourite Disney characters — among them Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy — were on hand as usual for selfies with visitors, they were keeping their distance.

According to the park's revised rules, "close interactions, including hugs, will be temporarily suspended."

Visitors over the age of six are also required to wear masks.

Visitors wear protective face masks at Disneyland Paris as the theme park reopens its doors to the public in Marne-la-Vallee, near Paris, France, June 17. — Reuters
Visitors wear protective face masks at Disneyland Paris as the theme park reopens its doors to the public in Marne-la-Vallee, near Paris, France, June 17. — Reuters

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