food IS a theme park
As the end of 2020 is just around the corner, we’ve seen a year of fluctuation with new health and safety measures being put in place and even stay-at-home orders being issued.
Beauty and the Beast Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland ©Tokyo
Since the global health crisis is continually changing, the various ways countries are operating have also seen modifications recently. And, now Japan is placing another restriction in place into the New Year to protect its residents.
If you’ve ever wanted to visit Disney vacation resorts not in the continental United States (we’re talking Aulani, Tokyo Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland), chances are you know that means one thing…connecting flights.
Flight from Orlando
And, honestly, a LOT goes into planning an Aulani trip or an international Disney park trip, so anything that can make that process a lil bit easier is VERY welcome.
Today, the Walt Disney Company is sharing LOTS of information with its shareholders on their fourth-quarter earnings call!
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The fourth quarter, and the fiscal year, for the company ended in late September, and we’re really beginning to see the results and consequences of COVID-19 on Disney’s financial status. Disney reported over $14 billion dollars of revenue loss, and $2.4 billion of that was losses in the Parks, Experiences, and Products division. CEO Bob Chapek also shared how well Disney theme parks around the world fared. We’re taking a look at that now.
The global health crisis continues to bring many challenges to the theme park industry.
Tokyo Disneyland Resort
And although Tokyo Disney Resort has reopened, and the parks have resumed nighttime entertainment and character meet-and-greets, one program at the resort is going away — at least for the time being.
Tokyo Disneyland just opened its largest park expansion which includes a brand new Beauty and the Beast attraction with incredible effects (you NEED to watch this video), a super cute Baymax attraction, and more!
Beauty and the Beast Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland ©Tokyo
But, if you don’t live in Japan, you likely can’t exactly get to Tokyo Disney Resort at the moment.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea reopened to guests on July 1st.
Tokyo Disney Resort ©Disney
Upon reopening, a number of new health and safety measures were implemented, including reduced capacity, increased sanitation measures, temporary suspension of parades and fireworks, and more. But now, it appears that some previously halted entertainment is about to return!
We have some exciting news from Tokyo Disney Resort!
Tokyo Disneyland
The reopening of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea isn’t the only big news coming out of Tokyo Disney Resort this month!
Disney’s international parks outside of the U.S. are known for incredible creativity. They are all beautiful and unique in their own way, with Disneyland Paris’ stunning castle (with a full-sized dragon hiding underneath!) as well as Shanghai’s MASSIVE castle!
Shanghai Disneyland
And if there’s something ALL of the Disney Parks are known for, it’s their SNACKS. Some of the CUTEST Disney park snacks can be found outside of the U.S.A.. Let’s take a virtual trip around the world to see a whopping 23 international Disney snacks we wish we had back home in the states!
Shanghai Disneyland was the first Disney park to reopen on May 11th followed by Hong Kong Disneyland on June 18th.
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And today, Disney’s third international theme park reopened since closing down in February. Let’s see how the first day of Tokyo Disney Resort’s phased reopening went!
Globetrotting to Disney’s international theme parks is a dream of many, but the language barrier can be a tough hill to climb.
Tokyo Disneyland
But now, Tokyo Disney Resort has just added English as a supported language to its app making it even easier to visit the Japanese Disney parks than ever before.
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