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Disney announces Disneyland Phased Reopening Dates

Disney announces Disneyland Phased Reopening Dates Disneyland Phased Reopening

Just released… We have the Disneyland Phased Reopening Dates!

Sixty-five years to the date after the historic opening of Disneyland park, we are planning to open our theme park gates once again on July 17th, 2020, welcoming guests back to the Disneyland Resort.

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products today announced proposed plans for a phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort. Pending state and local government approvals, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel plan to reopen on July 23rd, and Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park will plan to reopen on July 17th. Additionally, Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9th.

Because theme park capacity will be significantly limited to comply with governmental requirements and promote physical distancing, the Disneyland Resort will manage attendance through a new theme park reservation system that will require all guests, including Annual Passholders, to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. Theme park reservations will be subject to availability. More details about this new reservation system will be available soon. At this time, there will also be a temporary pause on new ticket sales and Annual Passport sales and renewals. Additional details will be available soon.

Please check Disneyland.com for the most current information.

Once approved, the Disneyland Resort will reopen with enhanced health and safety measures. In addition, a Guest Experience Team will be available throughout the parks and Downtown Disney District to assist guests with questions regarding these new policies.

Certain experiences that draw large group gatherings – such as parades and nighttime spectaculars – will return at a later date. While character meet and greets will be temporarily unavailable, characters will be in the parks in new ways to entertain and delight guests.

Pending governmental approval, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, and Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa are planned to reopen to guests and members starting on July 23rd. Plans to support physical distancing as well as increased cleaning measures, along with a number of other health and safety protocols, will be implemented as part of the phased reopening of the hotels and the Vacation Club.

Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9th in line with the state’s reopening guidelines, with its unique variety of shopping and dining experiences, including the flagship World of Disney store. With the health of guests and Disney cast members at the forefront of planning, several operational changes will be implemented based on guidance from health authorities to promote physical distancing and cleanliness throughout the Downtown Disney District.

Additional information on enhanced health and safety measures and operational changes for reopening locations will be shared soon. These policies are under continuous review and are subject to change as the Disneyland Resort monitors conditions and receives guidance from health and government authorities.

Don’t forget Walt Disney World in Flordia will be reopening in July too!

Source Disney Parks Blog

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BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates

Disneyland and Downtown Disney have been closed indefinitely due to the current health situation.

BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates

Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle

And while Disney World will begin reopening their parks beginning July 11th, Disneyland hadn’t announced their reopening date…until now.

Disneyland Proposed Reopening Dates

Today, it was announced that Disneyland Resort has proposed to begin a phased reopening. If approved, Downtown Disney will open July 9. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will open July 17 (which happens to be the 65th anniversary of Disneyland Resort). Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel &  Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will reopen July 23.

BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates

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Along with reopening dates, Disneyland has also proposed a few of their reopening procedures, many of which are very similar to what Disney World will implement when its parks reopen in July.

At this time, Disney World has paused ticket sales and hotel reservations. And once the parks reopen the Disney Dining Plan, FastPass+, fireworks, character meet and greets, extra magic hours, and more when the parks reopen. Disney World will also implement a new reservation system.

BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates

Disneyland Entrance

Disneyland Theme Park Reopening Details

Disneyland has JUST shared that they too will implement a brand new reservation system to assist with park capacity limitations. According to Disney, this new reservation system will require ALL guests including Annual Passholders, to obtain an advance reservation for park entry. These are of course, subject to availability. There will be limitations on parking and operating hours as well. 

Disneyland Resort has also shared that ALL new ticket sales and Annual Passport sales and renewals are paused for the time being.

BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates

Disneyland Annual Passholder Magnet

And, as we mentioned above with Disney World, Disneyland will also pause parades, nighttime spectaculars, and character meets and greets for the time being. Characters will still be in the parks, they will just entertain guests in new ways!

Certain attractions, experiences, services, and amenities will be modified, have limited availability, or remain closed when the parks reopen as well.

Disneyland Hotel Reopening Details

Disneyland Hotel will open at a later date according to the Disneyland website. When it comes to the hotels that are reopening, Disney has shared that they plan to “support physical distancing as well as increased cleaning measures, along with a number of other health and safety protocols, will be implemented as part of the phased reopening of the hotels and the Vacation Club.”

BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates

The Disneyland Hotel

Do keep in mind that these dates and procedures need to be approved by the state and local government before being finalized.

When will you be going back to Disneyland? Let us know in the comments below!

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This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

While we’ve been surprised to find so many locations have reopened at Disney Springs today, we already knew City Works Eatery & Pour House was planning on welcoming folks back this afternoon!

This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

City Works

That’s why we made a lunch reservation to scope the place out on the first day of its grand reopening! Come check out the upscale sports-bar-meets-restaurant with us!

City Works Eatery & Pour House had only been open for just over a month before the Disney Springs shut down. The place was pretty packed last time we dined here, but today we didn’t even need our reservation to be seated!

This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

City Works

Instead of reconfiguring its furniture, City Walks is using signs to block off certain tables so that guests can maintain social distancing while they dine!

This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

City Works

We also noticed a whole lotta cleaning going on! As we’ve seen at other newly reopened restaurants, condiments, napkins, glassware, and cutlery are no longer being left out on the tables.

This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

City Works

City Works has reopened with a limited menu and they’re using single-use paper menus for the time being.

This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

City Works

Their current beer selection is available online and we were told they’re working on getting their Weekday Happy Hour and Rock N’Roll Brunch (featuring our the musical stylings of a certain Jon Bun Jovi) back up and running soon!

This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs!

City Works

We’ll be back with a review of the meal we’re about to be munching on at City Works very shortly so stay put! In the meantime, check out where we scored this basket of mini ice cream cones here!

Did you get the chance to check out City Works for the brief time it was open before the closures? Let us know in the comments below!

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Disney Channel Preschool Series Bluey Returns for a second season

Disney Channel Preschool Series Bluey Returns for a second season cartoon blue heeler dog family

On Disney Channel, the preschool series Bluey returns for a second season, and preschoolers and parents alike are thrilled to see Bluey the blue heeler puppy back in action!

If you’re not sure what the series Bluey is, this is an Emmy award-winning Australian series that will soon be airing on various Disney platforms. Bluey is beloved by preschoolers and their parents with stunning animation and showing honest takes on what family life is like today.

The first season was originally brought to audiences by BBC studios but will soon be available on Disney Channel, Disney Jr., and will be streaming on Disney+.

Season two will introduce you to new friends, games, and ideas that will bring families together alongside some great life lessons.

Check out Disney’s press release for this announcement here.

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Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Are you ready, Marvel and Star Wars fans? Because the Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost both reopened to guests today in Disney Springs!

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Hero Headquarters

You’ll find these spots on the West Side of Disney Springs. And though you’ll shop for different items in each, of course, both stores utilize common safety measures in keeping with new health protocols around Disney Springs.

Let’s feel the FORCE first, as we step inside…

Star Wars Galactic Outpost

As with all the Disney-owned stores throughout Disney Springs, Star Wars Galactic Outpost (and Marvel Super Hero Headquarters) may utilize a virtual queue, if needed, as part of limiting guest capacity within the shop.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Galactic Outpost

Upon entering Star Wars Galactic Outpost, you’ll find hand sanitizer at the ready, and you’ll notice distance markers at select spots on the floor to promote safe distancing between guests.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Galactic Outpost

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Galactic Outpost

Typically, the Outpost hosts a Build Your Own Lightsaber station.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Build Your Own Lightsaber

The Lightsaber station, however, is closed to guests at the moment.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Build Your Own Lightsaber Station Closed

While we’re here, though, let’s take a quick peek at the galactic goodies!

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Merchandise

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Merchandise

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Merchandise

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Star Wars Merchandise

Of course, if you’re more of a Super Hero than a Jedi, then you’ll want to head over to…

Marvel Super Hero Headquarters

The safety measures you’ll see in place at Marvel Super Hero Headquarters will look familiar to you, as they echo those already seen at the Star Wars Galactic Outpost.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Hero Headquarters

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Hero Headquarters

Similar to the Build-Your-Own Lightsaber, Super Hero Headquarters offers a Build Your Own Super Hero Gauntlet… usually. That experience is likewise closed for now.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Build Your Own Gauntlet Station Closed

But here at the Headquarters, they are currently carrying the Marvel 80th Anniversary Super Heroes Spirit Jersey!

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Heroes Spirit Jersey

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Heroes Spirit Jersey

As you make your purchase, you’ll find more distancing markers and plexiglass in front of the cast members at the registers.

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Hero Headquarters

And with that, Super Heroes, we’re signing off from the West Side of Disney Springs… for the moment!

Fans Assemble! Marvel Super Hero Headquarters AND Star Wars Galactic Outpost Are Reopen in Disney Springs

Marvel Super Hero Headquarters

We also grabbed a bite at the newly reopened City Works Eatery & Pour House and stopped by the Candy Cauldron among our West Side stops. We’ll be bringing you even more from Disney Springs as LOTS of other fan-favorite shops and eateries have reopened ALL OVER Disney World’s shopping and dining district today, and there’s still more to come! We hope you are enjoying hanging out with us today in Disney Springs!

Which is your favorite store: the Galactic Outpost or Super Hero Headquarters? Please let us know with a comment!

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