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Disneyland Resort is currently closed until further notice and now it looks like mid-summer could potentially be the earliest reopening.
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle
Prior to today, Disneyland and Disney World both were accepting reservations for June 1st and later. But according to OCR, Disneyland has pushed this to July.
“Howdy folks! Welcome to the one and only Country Bear Jamboree!”
Country Bear Jamboree
We’re super pumped that we’re seeing a little merch love for a beloved Magic Kingdom attraction. It’s Country Bear Jamboree! We spotted the sa-weetest new Country Bear Jamboree Wishables online and we can’t WAIT to show them to you!
There’s nothing quite like ending a Disney day with a magical display of FIREWORKS, is there?
Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom
We mention them today because new information is being presented for what the guest experience will look like when Shanghai Disneyland reopens on May 11th. At press time, all other Disney Parks around the world remain closed in light of the current global situation. But as we look towards the reopening of all the parks, the reopening procedures revealed for Shanghai Disneyland may give us an idea of what we might anticipate moving forward. [Read more…]
Just yesterday, Disney announced that Shanghai Disneyland will reopen on May 11th! This is indeed BIG news, as Shanghai Disneyland closed in January to promote safety in light of the current global health situation. (At press time, all other Disney Parks around the world remain closed until further notice.)
Shanghai Disneyland
But as we look forward to the eventual re-opening of all Disney parks, a big question on the minds of fans is: What will the Disney character experience be like in a time which requires social distancing measures for safety? A press release accompanying the reopening announcement for Shanghai Disneyland is shedding some light on that very question. [Read more…]
Although the Disney atmosphere, attractions, and shows are incredible, the Disney Cast Members are really the ones who bring all the magic to the parks (and we love them for it)!
Hi Zero!!
When a Cast Member tells you “Welcome Home” after you’ve been traveling for hours, kindly helps fix something that went wrong, or just tries to sprinkle some extra pixie dust on your vacation, they make your memories even happier when you visit.
Disneyland Paris has been closed along with the rest of the international Disney parks since March.
©Disney
Though the official terminology is that the resort is closed “until further notice,” we’ve been keeping a close eye on what reservations and bookings have been canceled. Prior to today, reservations before June 30th were canceled, now the policy has extended into mid-July.
Less than a week ago, Disney began canceling reservations for guests who had bookings during the week of May 17th through 23rd, 2020.
Big Thunder Mountain
And even though Shanghai Disneyland recently announced it will be reopening on May 11th, another batch of cancellation letters are being sent out to folks with plans to visit Disney World or Disneyland later this month.
There was a lot of news happening in the Disney universe yesterday thanks largely in part to an earnings call detailing the company’s profitability during its second quarter.
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
And while many Disney big wigs including former CEO Bob Iger, current CEO Bob Chapek, and CFO Christine McCarthy spoke on the current financial status of the Walt Disney Company, you might be wondering how any of this information pertains to Disney’s theme parks.
Recently we shared some advice on what you shouldn’t bring on your next Disney World trip!
Walt Disney World
And now we’re sharing a few new must-have ESSENTIALS you shouldn’t leave home without!
The global health crisis made an impact on the travel industry as a whole.
Star Wars United Airlines Plane ©United Airlines
Airlines and travel hubs around the world are suffering in particular and for those of us who use air travel as our preferred or only transportation option to the Disney parks, this can be confusing and may cause some worry. European airlines have started to make significant cuts to remain afloat and despite a $25 billion airline rescue package in the US, some domestic companies are doing the same.
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