Disney lights up Cinderella's Castle in blue to honor healthcare workers
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Walt Disney World theme parks may be closed, but they are using their magic to honor those fighting on the frontlines against the coronavirus.
April 7 is World Health Day, so to honor medical workers across the world, Disney theme parks have united across the globe "with a message of thanks and appreciation to celebrate the brave healthcare providers who are helping so many."
At the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Cinderella's Castle was lit up in blue as a beacon of hope and gratitude. Just recently, video of cast members raising the American flag inside the empty park went viral.
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At Shanghai Disney Resort, the Enchanted Storybook Castle lit up with the words “thank you” in several languages for medical professionals across the world.
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Disneyland Paris paid tribute to healthcare workers with a floral arrangement of “Merci” displayed in front of the castle.
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At Disneyland Resort, cast members expressed their gratitude with a heartfelt "thank you."
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Workers at the hana at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa shared this “mahalo” message.
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