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Will We Get to Hug Mickey When Walt Disney World and Disneyland Reopen? Shanghai Disneyland May Shed Some Light

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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…]

Roll Call! Here’s the Current Status of Every Disney Park After Yesterday’s BIG NEWS!

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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.

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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.

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Here’s A Look at the Safety Measures Being Discussed By Major U.S. Theme Parks Right Now

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By now, you’ve probably heard the big news about Shanghai Disneyland’s official reopening date.

Shanghai Disneyland

But you might be wondering where that leaves us here in the United States. Just how far away are our major theme parks from reopening?

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Here’s the BIGGEST News That Disney Released Yesterday!

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If you are missing the Disney Parks while they’re closed, raise your hand high (both of ours are up in the air)!

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Since many of the parks are closed indefinitely, many federal guidelines have started to be implemented as a way for them to reopen. And, while there’s no certain timeline for when the Disney parks will be opening its gates (excluding Shanghai Disneyland) back up to guests, yesterday’s Walt Disney Company Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results Conference Call gave us a few details about the state of the Walt Disney Company!

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“Will Masks Be Required When Disney World Reopens?” and 9 Other BIG Questions We’re Trying To Answer

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While we’re growing more used to our new normal with every passing day at home, we’re still having trouble imagining what the parks will be like when they reopen.

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We’ve already explored which new protocols Disney might use to ensure only healthy guests are allowed entry, and we recently got more information about how Shanghai Disneyland will handle their reopening on May 11th.

Armed with information about how other theme parks and vacation destinations are handling reopenings, we may finally be getting a few answers to our questions about what Disney World will be like when it reopens.

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NEWS: Disney Says Phased Reopening, Capacity Limits, and Virtual Queues Are Being Explored for Disney World and Disneyland Reopening

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Perhaps you’ve head the BIG NEWS already… Disney has announced that Shanghai Disneyland will reopen on May 11th!

Shanghai Disneyland

Of course, in light of the global situation which has resulted in closures of Disney Parks around the globe (with all others remaining closed until further notice at this time), today’s announcement brings further questions regarding HOW the parks will operate upon reopening. And today, along with revealing some of the procedures which will be implemented at Shanghai Disneyland, Disney also shared a message addressing some of those questions. [Read more…]

Breaking NEWS! Shanghai Disneyland to Reopen May 11th

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Breaking news — Disney CEO Bob Chapek has just announced Shanghai Disneyland is reopening!

Shanghai Disneyland Fireworks Testing

The theme park was shuttered amidst growing concerns over health and safety for Cast Members and guests back in January, but in less than a week, Shanghai Disneyland is now expected to resume its operations.
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Shanghai Disneyland Expected To Reopen Within Weeks

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The current status of Disney Parks worldwide remains the same: they are all temporarily closed in light of the ongoing global health situation.

Shanghai Disneyland

However, as we continue to research the potential reopening timelines for all Disney Parks and Disney destinations, one Resort in particular appears to have some potential for a re-opening in May 2020: Shanghai Disneyland. [Read more…]

All the Disney News You Missed When Trying to Remember What Day It Is

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If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.

 

This week we’ve seen MAJOR news stories develop across the globe when it comes to Disney’s potential reopening process. From Shanghai to Orlando, we have lots of interesting and exciting news to share!

Shanghai Disneyland

Outside of the parks, we’ve also seen news come out of Disney Cruise Line, Disney+, and more! Let’s dive right in!

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Shanghai Disneyland Is Running Tests On Their Fireworks Show!

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While Shanghai Disneyland Park has been temporarily shut down since late January, we’re starting to see some sparks of life returning to the far-away park across the sea! On March 9th, Shanghai Disneyland partially reopened to guests and began offering limited shopping, dining, and recreational experiences at Disneytown, Wishing Star Park, and Shanghai Disneyland Hotel.

Shanghai Disneyland

While the park itself remains closed for the time being, last week Shanghai Disneyland began conducting simulations to try out their new health and safety measures(you can read more about some of the safety measures here). Now it looks like the park is testing out its nighttime fireworks spectacular, Ignite the Dream!

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