The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisories for France and mainland China, keeping both destinations at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution.
The France advisory is dated Wednesday, Oct. 21, and cites unrest and terrorism. The mainland China advisory is dated Monday, Oct. 19, and cites arbitrary enforcement of local laws, exit bans and the risk of wrongful detention.
What the France advisory means for Disneyland Paris trips
The advisory applies to France broadly. It does not identify Disneyland Paris as the site of a specific threat or announce any change to resort operations.
For travelers, the practical guidance is to stay alert at tourist locations and in crowded public places, avoid demonstrations and areas with significant police activity, and follow local authorities’ instructions. The State Department says protests and strikes can disrupt transportation in Paris and other French cities.
The advisory also warns that pickpocketing and phone theft are common in crowded places, including tourist attractions, airports, subways and train stations.
Mainland China guidance covers Shanghai, while Hong Kong is separate
Shanghai Disneyland is in mainland China, so visitors should review the Oct. 19 mainland advisory before traveling. The State Department cites broad national security laws, arbitrary enforcement, exit bans and wrongful detention. It advises travelers to carry identification and cooperate with local authorities.
Hong Kong and Macau have separate State Department advisories. The mainland China update should not be treated as an update to Hong Kong Disneyland travel guidance.
Neither advisory announces a park closure, an entry ban or a Disney-specific incident. Travelers can also enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive messages from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Read the State Department’s current advisories for France and mainland China.