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Disney World has just presented its reopening procedures to Florida’s Orange County Economic Task Force as well as its proposed reopening dates.
Mickey Mouse
And now, Disney CEO Bob Chapek has just given a brief interview to CNBC with more details about the parks’ proposed reopening dates of July 11th for Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, and July 15th for EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Walt Disney World Resort has proposed a reopening date to Florida’s Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force starting on July 11th for Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, and July 15th for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT.
Epcot Entrance in Walt Disney World Resort
Among the many safety measures mentioned in the proposal, limited guest capacity is mentioned. And in order to help implement that, Disney is planning to utilize a guest theme park reservation system. [Read more…]
A lot is changing in and around Disney World right now as some stores and restaurants have recently reopened in Disney Springs and Disney World’s official reopening date has been announced.
Disney Springs
But that’s not all that’s been happening lately. As many of you know, last week Disney World said they would be reopening with a brand new reservation system which meant they needed pause ticket sales and hotel reservations temporarily.
The global health crisis has had a big effect on the Walt Disney Company.
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle
Lots of Disney projects have had to shift to a different timeline. We’ve seen delays in the opening of Disneyland’s Avengers Campus, a whole bunch of blockbuster films have been pushed back, and more. With all these high-profile changes, what are the delays you’re NOT thinking about? Here are the seven Disney delays that might have slipped your mind!
Shanghai Disneyland has been re-opened for almost two weeks (can you believe it??).
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While the hotels and parks have been welcoming guests again, Shanghai Disneyland has implemented multiple health and safety protocols to keep guests and Cast Members safe — including Health QR Codes, physical distancing, mask requirements, and more.
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.
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!
Disney theme parks around the world have been closed for months. Shanghai Disneyland recently broke the theme park stand-still by re-opening, but Disney has not yet announced when the rest of the parks will re-open.
Shanghai Disneyland
In the wake of the closures, The Walt Disney Company furloughed employees and has been taking on debt to protect its financial future. Analysts recommended accepting equity agreements instead of additional lines of credit and Saudi Arabia’s public investment fund just offered Disney this opportunity.
There seems to be a common thread in the reopening of entertainment venues across the world — mandatory face masks.
©ShanghaiDisneylandResort on Instagram
We’ve already seen mandatory face masks for employees AND guests become the norm for Shanghai Disneyland, Universal Orlando CityWalk, and Disney Springs. Especially for Americans, wearing face masks is a pretty new concept. And our readers are asking plenty of questions about what this will be like. So we’re taking a look at when you WILL need to wear a mask at Disney, and when you won’t.
Shanghai Disneyland is now officially reopened! The Resort’s lengthy closure began on January 25th in light of the global health situation. However, May 11th delivered the start of a phased reopening of Shanghai Disneyland to guests.
Shanghai Disneyland
The reopening ushered in new health protocols for guests and cast members to promote safety across the Resort. It also appears to have ushered in plenty of Disney magic by way of Disney characters, cast members, and more. [Read more…]
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