Disney+ cancels two-day U.K. launch event amid coronavirus concerns

Disney reportedly scraps a launch event for Disney+ in Europe due to the coronavirus outbreak and heightened concerns about international travel.

The studio giant cited a number of media-attendee cancellations and heightened anxiety regarding international travel in the midst of the epidemic, according to. The rollout was scheduled to span two days, Thursday and Friday, prior to the service’s European debut on March 24.

“We appreciate your understanding that this decision has been made out of an abundance of caution and everyone’s best interests in mind,” Disney said in a statement obtained by

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