On Friday, Walt Disney announced that it would temporarily close Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resort .
The premises would be closed beginning March 16 and through the end of the month.This follows Disney’s Thursday statement regarding temporary closure of the Disneyland Resort and the Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., due to risks the coronavirus crisis.
"In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of our theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resort, beginning at the close of business on Sunday, March 15, through the end of the month," the entertainment giant said in Friday’s statement.