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Disneyland Resort, which has been closed since March 14th, has yet to announce an official re-opening date after its initial plans were delayed indefinitely by the state.
Disneyland Gate
After several weeks of being on a state-wide monitoring list, Orange County is getting the green light from the state to once again begin re-opening indoor operations in certain industries.
Walt Disney World has implemented many health and safety procedures due to the global health crisis.
Hand Sanitizer
And along with the new procedures, numerous hand sanitizer stations were installed throughout Disney World property.
However, even with the increased cleaning and added sanitizer stations, we still found ourselves reaching for our own bottle of hand sani throughout the day! We’ve been all over Disney World since the July 2020 reopening and discovered there are a few reasons why you might consider bringing your own sanitizer into the parks!
California recently enforced a new mandate that requires indoor dining locations to close in 19 counties, including Orange County, where Disneyland Resort is located. Although Disney recently announced that the reopening of Disneyland’s theme parks would be delayed, Downtown Disney remains on track to reopen on July 9th. This led us to wonder which Downtown Disney restaurants would still be reopening in light of the mandate.
An empty Downtown Disney on the last day before its temporary closure
Restaurants with outdoor seating and patios still have the option to open for outdoor dining, and today we confirmed TWO Downtown Disney restaurants that are DEFINITELY reopening along with the various merchandise and shopping locations!
With major Disney news seeming to drop every single day lately, it’s been tough to keep up with everything that’s going on! While there are plenty of things we’ve managed to wrap our heads around, we STILL have quite a few unanswered questions.
Cinderella Castle
Today, let’s look at nine things we’re still unsure about when it comes to the Disney Parks.
Is it just us, or has Disney news been absolutely MIND-BOGGLING lately? It seems as though every day, there are tons of new headlines and stories to catch up on!
Hi Mickey!
That’s why we’ve got you covered! Here’s a roundup of some of the major news stories to break in the last couple of weeks.
Disneyland Resort closed in March due to the global health crisis and was set to reopen mid-July. The closure has now been extended until further notice with no new reopening date in place. This setback caused Disney to make a few important adjustments to Disneyland’s Travel Information page.
Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
Aside from the expected updated language reflecting the delayed opening, Disney has updated some booking information regarding cancellation policies and reservation changes. [Read more…]
Disney World is set to open on July 11th, but we haven’t heard a peep about reopening from Disneyland!
Sleeping Beauty Castle
The original Disney park has been closed since March in response to the global health crisis, and many are wondering about reopening. With Disney World set to open next month, could Disneyland Resort follow a similar pattern to open in July? Some signs point to yes!
Though a few of the Disney resorts around the world remain closed right now, most are OPEN!
Alice in Wonderland Maze at Shanghai Disneyland
Around the globe, Disney has gotten pretty far in the reopening process. Let’s take a look at each of the resorts and see exactly what is open and available for guests.
Disneyland has been closed for over two months, and there is still uncertainty about when a reopening date may be.
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Prior to the park closure, people had purchased park tickets that are going unused for the time being. In response, Disney initially extended reservation dates for many tickets. Now, with the closures continuing, it looks like some unused promotional tickets have gotten a significant expiration extension once more.
There are LOTS of interesting and exciting developments across the Walt Disney Company! We are starting to see the gradual reopening process begin around the globe, and the news just doesn’t stop these days!
©WaltDisneyImagineering on Instagram — Shanghai Disneyland reopening
So, let’s get caught up on all things Disney Parks and entertainment!
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