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Chapek was unable to give a specific date for when any of the U.S. parks will begin reopening, though he said they are "very encouraged by what we see in Shanghai," and are hopeful for a smooth reopening of Disney Springs in Orlando.
The shopping and dining destination will be the first Disney attraction in the U.S. to open back up to the public after Disneyland and Walt Disney World closed indefinitely in March.
Disney Springs will begin a phased reopening on May 20, though the rest of Walt Disney World — including theme parks and resort hotels — will remain closed for now.
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