There may be less magic at the Magic Kingdom in Shanghai Disneyland! According to a new regional fire service rule that took place at the beginning of the year there are no firework shows allowed without exception on “heavily polluted days”. China is known for some serious smog problems. Any day with an air quality index over 200 (on China’s 500 point scale) is considered “heavily polluted days”. In 2015 Shanghai had 8 of those days.
The government previously stated they will offer unusual extra attention and effort to support Shanghai Disneyland so they may show some mercy. It was also stated by Shanghai’s party controls Jeifang daily group that Disneyland is located outside Shanghai’s outer ring and isn’t restricted by the firework ban on normal days, but they wouldn’t explain what that meant.
The chairman, Fan Xiping explained that Shanghai Disneyland will use advance and environmental friendly firework; however he was unreachable on Tuesday to confirm this. There was also no response from the fire department.
Shanghai’s government is trying to decrease the average daily density of PM 2.5 particles to 42 micrograms per cubic meters by 2020, it was 53 micrograms per cubic meter last year. PM 2.5 particles are a major contributor to air pollution. In major cities like Shanghai there is a struggle with smog, however fighting the smog interferes with economic activity.
Via email a Disney spokeswoman said:
“We have a long-standing record and commitment to fireworks shows and technologies that were uniquely entertaining and environmentally friendly.”
She also said they will follow all rules set by the government.
Could this be the only Disney park without a firework show at night! How do you feel about this? Comment below!
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