More than 7,000 people sign a petition calling on Disney executives and Florida officials to reevaluate their plan to reopen Disney World in July, amid a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the state.
says."Having our theme parks remain closed until cases are steadily decreasing would keep our guests, our employees and their families safe ... People are more important than making a profit."
The petition notes that theme parks aren't essential businesses and that it's unfair for workers to risk their lives or risk endangering their loved ones by returning to work amid the resurgence of positive cases. If reopening is delayed, it's unclear whether workers would continue to seek unemployment benefits while the parks remain closed. A request for comment from the petition organizer was not returned.
Disney has worked with local officials on its plan to reopen but those plans were announced in May, before the recent spike in cases seen in many states as they reopen. It's already reopened its Shanghai Disneyland park and its Disney Springs entertainment complex, which is located in Florida near Disney World.
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