The Tokyo Disney Resort has already extended their closure several times due to the global health crisis, and now the country that the resort calls home is being forced to act.
Japan has declared a month-long state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures to preserve the public health.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made the announcement today that this declaration will last until May 6th. “It is no exaggeration to say that Japan’s economy, and the world economy, is facing the biggest crisis since postwar right now,” Abe said at the conference. “We will protect the employment and life at all costs.”
Included in this state of emergency is a request for citizens to stay at home, guidance to schools on temporary closures, requests to close non-essential businesses and stores, and canceling or postponing events and exhibits.
Disney has not made an official statement on what this means for a possible extension to the Tokyo Disney Resort’s closure, but we will keep you updated as we learn more.
Want to learn more about the Disney Parks closures?
- The Disney Parks Closures: Here's Everything We Know
- Here's Everything That Disney World is Refunding Due to the Temporary Closure
- Here's Everything That Disneyland is Refunding Due to the Temporary Closures
- Here's Everything That the Disney Cruise Line is Refunding Due to Suspended Itineraries
- Should I Cancel My Disney Trip? Taking a Closer Look at Our Most FAQ
- Flattening the Curve: Why Disney is Closing Everything
- All the Times That Disney World and Disneyland Have Closed Throughout History
Join the AllEars.net Newsletter to stay on top of ALL the breaking Disney News! You'll also get access to AllEars tips, reviews, trivia, and MORE! Click here to Subscribe!
Trending Now
Disney+ members need to pay attention.
You need to check out this Disney home collection!
Did you know there's a SECRET 'Grogu Mode' on the new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run?!...
This new Epic Universe merch collection incudes t-shirts, Loungeflys, Lug bags, and more!
Look stunning in your castle pics with these Cinderella-inspired outfits!
We're breaking down all the big changes coming to Disney World next month!
There are so many nostalgic movies and shows coming back soon and we have all...
What trips are actually LESS expensive than going to Disney World? We're finding out right...
There are tons of new Disney shirts available online!
The Electric Mayhem is taking over Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, and Disney just revealed the...
Planning to attend Halloween Horror Nights this year? These are all the houses that have...
Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar just announced a limited-time menu to celebrate their 15-year anniversary!
Here's the FULL LIST of Characters you can meet at Universal Orlando
It's safe to say that Rise of the Resistance is one of the most expensive...
A new look for 'Toy Story' characters is coming to the Disney Parks!
A hazmat emergency nearby could soon affect Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland Resort.
The fastest way to ruin your first Disney World day? Wearing the wrong shoes. We’re...
A Disney Springs store has just reopened after a renovation, and we are checking it...
Bob Iger has a lot to prove to investors tomorrow during his first company earnings...