Disney Installs 200,000 Hand Sanitizers To Preempt Spread Of Swine Flu
The holidays are a big time for Walt Disney World. The parks are transformed into a winter wonderland—well, a fake one as they are in Florida after all—and the guests pour in through the turnstiles. Some days the park has to limit guest access because there are just too many tourists dreaming of a holiday photo with Mickey and friends. All these people are starting to worry some, especially if these people are coughing, sneezing, and leaving their germs all over Space Mountain.
Thankfully, Disney is ready to combat the spread of germs, and is hoping that their efforts will be enough to convince people that their park is safe. After all, the threat of catching that pesky H1N1 flu is kind of a downer and not the stuff dreams are made of. Thus, Disney World has ordered about 200,000 hand sanitizers—although we're wondering why they haven’t always had some.
Staff at the mouse house have been trained on all the ins and outs of proper sanitation and have also been given free seasonal flu shots. Even the costumed characters will head backstage and change into a fresh costume in case they have to interact with an especially germy kid. The theme park is probably a breeding ground, but they are doing their best. Just try to avoid those looking especially flu-stricken, and carry your own personal supply of Purell. Remember that if you don’t have fun because of the Swine Flu, then the Swine Flu wins.
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· Theme Parks Confront Flu Jitters [NYT]
· Disney World and Theme Parks
Combat Fears Over Swine Flu [Daily Mail]
· Theme Parks coverage [Jaunted]
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