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On eve of Disneyland closure, fun trumps virus fear

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Rochelle Van Eysden, 46, and Jeremy Grice, 45, with children Max, 11; Ava, 9; and Leo, 6 stand outside Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. on Friday, March 13, 2020. They traveled from New Zealand to Disneyland and planned to stay three days but their trip to the resort was cut short to two by the closure. They're supposed to head on a seven-day cruise this weekend down to Mexico and that trip is also on shaky footing, she said. Disneyland is closing its doors for the rest of the month, shuttering one of California's best-known attractions as the state hurries to stop the spread of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Amy Taxin)

By: By AMY TAXIN Associated Press

Posted at 4:19 PM, Mar 13, 2020

and last updated 2020-03-13 19:19:43-04

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Thousands flocked to Disneyland for glimpses of Mickey and Minnie, a ride on "Ït's a Small World" and a last trip to the Galaxy's Edge before the park closes because of the coronavirus.

It was a rare rainy Friday in Southern California as visitors sought to cram in all the rides, treats and magical memories they could before the Happiest Place on Earth closes Saturday through the end of the month. There are no documented coronavirus cases from Disneyland, and reaction to the closure was mixed.

Some said it was a good move to protect public health while others thought it was overreaction.

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