Benzinga | Jan 5, 2022 08:11AM EST

Hong Kong Disneyland Park Looks To Temporarily Close Due To Rising Covid Cases

* The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) looks to shutter its Hong Kong Disneyland Park from January 7 to January 20, Reuters reports.

* The shutdown follows tightening restrictions by Hong Kong's government due to surging COVID-19 cases.

* The park was likely for closure on January 6 under existing curbs.

* Hong Kong's government announced tightened restrictions on Wednesday, including a ban on some incoming flights as authorities feared the fifth wave of infections.

* Price Action: DIS shares traded higher by 0.17% at $156 in the premarket session on the last check Wednesday.