Actors working at Disney parks and resorts this month will be able to hug visitors after the company on Wednesday announced changes to its workplace safety policies.
Starting as early as April 18, Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Aulani Resort in Hawaii will start reintroducing traditional character greetings, ABC 7 in Los Angeles reported.
The theme parks released a video about the change to their COVID-19 social-distancing rules, complete with an image of Mickey Mouse waving for people to come inside and giving out hugs.
"It's been so great to see live entertainment returning to our theme parks, resorts, and cruise ships, and today, I'm thrilled to tell you about another quintessential Disney entertainment experience that's on the way back," wrote a communications manager on the company’s blog. "We know many of you have missed these special moments, and your Disney character friends have missed you, too!”
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