French tourism seeks new boost with Disneyland reopening

France’s tourism sector is taking a further step toward normality with the reopening of Disneyland Paris

PARIS -- France's tourism sector is taking a further step toward normality with the reopening of Disneyland Paris, two weeks after the country reopened its borders to vaccinated visitors from across the world. Europe’s most frequented theme park in Marne-la-Vallee, east of the French capital, opened its doors on Thursday after nearly eight months of closure. A crowd of smiling visitors was welcomed by Disney characters dancing to the sound of joyful music. “Amazing,” said Debbie Tater. The Delaware resident travelled from the United States to visit her family, including her daughter and two granddaughters, who live in France and whom she hadn’t seen for a year and a half.