Tokyo Disney Resort to reopen on July 1

Visitors will need masks, but Mickey Mouse hugs are not on the agenda

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Tokyo Disney Resort is set to reopen on July 1, but visitors will not be allowed to interact with characters like they used to due to the coronavirus. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Tokyo Disney Resort is to reopen on July 1, giving a measure of relief to fans of Mickey Mouse and other characters -- but in a truncated format that reflects how the coronavirus pandemic has hit one of the world's most recognisable theme park brands.

Oriental Land, operator of the resort, announced the reopening on Tuesday, the latest in a string of Disney venues worldwide that have sprung back to life but with strict measures to prevent further coronavirus outbreaks.

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