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Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney has reopened new health and safety measures in place. In this post we’ll take a look at these new procedures and go over what guests can expect during their visit.

These signs can be seen as you aproch the entrance from either Harbor boulevard or the screening area near Disneyland Hotel. All guests must go through a temperature screening. It’s a simple process which includes you standing there and a Disney cast member scanning your forehead with an infrared thermometer. It only takes a couple of seconds and then you are cleared to go in.

The temperature screen tent us located in the area that is usually used for bus transport to and from the Toy Story parking lot.
The social distancing markers can be seen at the entrance in to Downtown Disney and at the queues for many shops and restaurants.

Signs with information about the safety measures in place at Downtown Disney.

Many hand washing and hand sanitation stations have been set up throughout Downtown Disney and the esplanade.

Taking a look at the Disney California Adventure entrance you can see barriers set up between the turnstiles and where the cast members would be located.

The same setup can be seen over at the Disneyland entrance as well.

All stores in Downtown Disney are limiting the amount of people they let in. Most of them have queues set up, but World of Disney and The Disney Dress Shop use a virtual queue system to gain entry. You provide a Disney cast member your phone number and then you’ll get a text when it’s your turn to enter.

Once inside you’ll see signs and cast members enforcing social distancing rules.

Inside World of Disney.

Disney face masks are available for purchase, 4 for $20.00.

Disneyland 65th birthday merchandise available at World of Disney.

As you can see, there’s a lot of new items for Disneyland’s anniversary.

One last look at World of Disney before we head out.

Some restaurants remain closed, but others, such as Naples and Uva Bar remain open with only limited outdoor seating.

Here’s the locations that are currently open:

Both Starbucks locations
Asian Street Eats by
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes
California Churro
Curl Surf
Disney Home
Disney’s Pin Traders
Earl of Sandwich
Jamba
Kayla’s Cakes
Marceline’s Confectionery
Naples
Pandora Jewelry
Rinse Bath & Body Co.
Salt & Straw
Sephora
Sugarboo & Co.
Sunglass Icon
The Disney Dress Shop
The LEGO Store
Uva Bar & Cafe
Wetzel’s Pretzels
WonderGround
World of Disney

The following locations remain closed at this time:

Tortilla Jo’s
Ballast Point Brewing Co.
Catal Restaurant
La Brea Bakery Cafe
Napolini Pizzeria
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
Splitsville Luxury Lanes
Sprinkles

Downtown Disney is open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. Both Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and the three Disneyland Resort hotels remain closed.  Parking for Downtown Disney is only available in the Simba parking lot on the corner of Katella and Disneyland Drive.

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The Happiest Place on Earth — Disneyland! — welcomed guests for the very first time on July 17, 1955.

So that means the Resort is celebrating 65 Years of MAGIC this year! In order to mark the occasion, a new line of 65th Anniversary merchandise has made its debut at the newly reopened (as of TODAY) World of Disney in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District!

Yesterday, our friend Heather Sievers (you can find her @diningindisney) was able to check out the line as she attended a Cast Member preview for the reopening of Downtown Disney as an invited guest. So we are glad to be able to share this look at the celebratory collection with you!

Mickey Mouse, of course, is all dressed up for the special occasion!

And if you’d like to gear up as well, there is plenty of anniversary clothing available… from shirts to socks to skirts!

And, YES, of course we spied a Spirit Jersey celebrating the Happiest Place on Earth!

And my personal favorite accessory to go with anything…

EARS to you, Mickey!! Take your pick from a Mickey Ear Hat or Minnie Ears...

… or just get both!

Other goodies include a frame with glitter accents for that perfect Disneyland photo moment you captured.

Additional merchandise includes a puzzle, magnets, keychains, and more!

And, as you can see in this cheerful ornament, Disneyland really is the Happiest Place on Earth as far as Mickey and Minnie are concerned!

Can you ever leave World of Disney without a MUG?? ‘Cuz I can’t… and this one with the signature Disneyland “D” making up the handle is definitely one for the ever-growing collection!

You can check out even more of the merchandise here. But if you can’t make it to Downtown Disney, you can still snag some of this Disneyland anniversary merch! Visit Disney’s event website on July 14th at 10AM PT to grab your favorite items! Plus, guests will have the option to have the order shipped or pick it up in the newly re-opened Downtown Disney between July 23rd-July 27th.

Check out even more of the Disneyland 65th Anniversary merchandise here!

And that’s not all from Disneyland Resort today… we’ll be back to show you around the newly reopened Downtown Disney District which is welcoming guests again once more. You can see everything that’s opening today in the District here, and you can catch up on all the latest regarding the reopening of Disney destinations around the globe by visiting any of the links below.

Which 65th Anniversary item is your favorite? Please let us know with a comment!

 

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Walt Disney World is in the beginning stages of reopening this week and we’ve been running around the theme parks checking out all the new updates and info.

We’ve seen select pre-shows be eliminated from line queues and high-touch areas like Dumbo’s Play Area be closed to guests. Many guests were curious about how the Rider Switch process will work under all the new health and safety protocols.

When Universal Orlando reopened, we reported that the theme park was still using the Rider Swap service. We were interested to see if Disney World would be following suit. While touring Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom, we discovered that the Rider Switch is BACK. Plus, the process is the same as it was prior to Disney World’s closure.

If you’re not familiar with Rider Swap, it’s where one person waits in line, and the other stays outside with a guest who isn’t able or doesn’t want to ride the attraction. Guests will visit a Cast Member at the attraction where they will scan your MagicBands. The first person will ride the attraction and once finished, swap with the second person.

The second person will enter through an expedited entrance and skip most of the line. The separate queue is generally the designated FastPass line. The FastPass line was open at Disney World today, but only for Rider Switch guests. We checked with Cast Members at Expedition Everest and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to confirm that Rider Switch is still operating normally across both theme parks.

We’ve learned a ton about the new processes in Disney World and we’ll continue to discover more as we stake out the parks. We’ve got more updates coming your way so keep following along with us!

Want to know what it’s like to order and eat at a newly reopened Disney World? Check out the new quick-service process here!

Will you be using the Rider Switch service at Disney World? Let us know below!

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It looks like Milwaukee Bucks player and Disney superfan Robin Lopez’s Fairy Godmother has come THROUGH!

Earlier, the professional athelete lamented on Twitter about not being allowed inside the theme parks while the NBA finished their 2019-2020 season at Disney World. Even though the players are being housed on-property, they’re being kept apart from the general public for the entirety of their stay.

But according to USA Today, the NBA teams are now being given the opportunity to enjoy the theme parks once the crowds have left for the day! While it seems like only select attractions will be available, the NBA has made arrangements with Disney to provide after-hours access to the NBA players including rides like Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom, Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios, and Test Track at Epcot!

The NBA teams were informed of this latest development in a memo that was delivered to them last night. The letter stated, “Players will have the first opportunity to select experiences on a first come first serve basis and are recommended to book experiences at least 48 hours in advance.”

But that’s not all — while we’ve already learned about some of the extra amenities NBA players will enjoy while inside the Disney bubble such as video games, pedicures, and 24-hour concierge service, they’ve just sweetened the pot a lot more!

Check out these brand-new“bookable experiences on the NBA campus at Disney” that have been just been added!

Golf

NBA players and staff will now have special access to Disney’s Palm Golf Course, Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, and Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course with exclusive tee times for four players throughout the day, six days a week.

Fishing and Boating

Later this month, fishing excursions for the NBA players will start! The trips will last up to two-hours with five guests allowed per boat. These guided fishing tours will disembark from the Grand Marina (many NBA players will be staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort).

NBA players will also have access to motorized pontoon boats.

Bowling

Earlier, we learned Splitsville Luxury Bowling Lanes would be reopening July 10th in Disney Springs. And 2-3 times a week, NBA players will have the chance to bowl!

By the end of the day today, all 22 NBA teams that will be participating in the NBA restart will be inside the Disney bubble while the first game will kick-off July 30th. You can click here to see their game schedule and be sure to let us know which teams you’ll be rooting for in the comments below!

Check out the newly installed practice courts where NBA players will be warming up at Disney World here!

What do you think about these new perks for NBA players inside the Disney bubble? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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