Disney World workers petition to delay reopening as Florida coronavirus cases surge
Source: CNN
New York(CNN Business) More than 7,000 people are urging Disney and government officials to reconsider opening Disney World next month as coronavirus cases surge in Florida.
"This virus is not gone, unfortunately it's only become worse in this state," the petition posted on MoveOn.org reads. "While theme parks are a great way to relax and enjoy free time, it is a non-essential business; it is not fair to the people who work there to risk their lives, especially if they are at risk or have family members who are at risk. People are more important than making a profit."
The Disney (DIS) theme park, which employs about 70,000 people, plans to begin a phased reopening on July 11 for its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks and July 15 for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, the company said last month.
A Disney spokesperson told CNN Business that the "safety and wellbeing of our cast members and guests are at the forefront of our planning," adding that "we are in active dialogue with our unions on the extensive health and safety protocols, following guidance from public health experts, which we plan to implement."
Read more: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/06/24/media/disney-world-petition-trnd/index.html
the safety and wellbeing of our cast members and guests are at the forefront of our planning. Not money. No of course not.
Disneyland in Anaheim, CA plans to reopen on July 17.
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