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Cast Members Celebrated National Yoga Day!

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Cast members celebrated National Yoga Day with a special guest: Mickey Mouse!

Last Sunday was “National Yoga Day” and in honor of this, Shanghai Disneyland hosted a yoga event for it’s cast members in order to promote self-care and wellness.

The event took place in front of the Enchanted Storybook Castle, where over 200 cast members enjoyed a relaxing morning, following local health and safety measures of course, in company of Mickey and the Shanghai Disney Ambassadors, Eleven and Fiona.

“It’s a day to slow down, take a deep breath and focus your mind” said Cici Li, Vice President of Human Resources at Shanghai Disney Resort. “Im so happy to be able to celebrate International Yoga Day here in front of the Enchanted Storybook Castle. I hope that today’s cast can learn a couple of poses that they can practice at home to stay fit and healthy.”

Cast Members Celebrated National Yoga Day!
Cast Members Celebrated National Yoga Day!

Cast Members at the other parks around the world were also able to celebrate National Yoga Day virtually!

At Disneyland Paris, yoga instructor Tara Stiles was in charge for hosting a class. Over at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, yoga classes were available all weekend online and at Hong Kong Disneyland, the class was lead by a cast member named Mandy.

It’s important to remember to take a little time off and relax and work on our mindfulness, specially during these times. Namaste!

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NEWS! Disney English Learning Centers Will Be Closing in China!

Shanghai Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland have already been welcoming guests back into the parks in China.

NEWS! Disney English Learning Centers Will Be Closing in China!

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However, since this unprecedented situation constantly changes, Disney has had to make a few tough decisions outside of the parks in China.

Shine News has reported that Disney English will no longer be available in China after operating for 12 years. Disney English opened its learning centers with English-immersion classes that included storytelling, singing, and interactive games as a way to educate people in the country.

NEWS! Disney English Learning Centers Will Be Closing in China!

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The first Disney English location was debuted in Shanghai in October 2008, before making its way across the country with 26 learning centers (10 of which are based in Shanghai). Over 100,000 children ages 2 through 12 have been able to expand upon their language skills through Disney’s programs.

NEWS! Disney English Learning Centers Will Be Closing in China!

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However, classes were closed in-person in January due to health concerns, and online classes were offered starting March 19th. The Walt Disney Company Executive Vice President Mahesh Samat has stated that “Over the past few years, we have noticed a shift in consumer preferences toward online learning experiences and this trend has been accelerated by the global pandemic as families are hesitant to resume in-person supplemental learning classes.”

NEWS! Disney English Learning Centers Will Be Closing in China!

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He went on to comment that “After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to not reopen the centers. We are ensuring that each family of a Disney English learner is refunded accordingly, and we are taking care of each and every one of our affected cast members.”

NEWS! Disney English Learning Centers Will Be Closing in China!

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Disney has notified parents that they are able to apply for refunds through July 21st. In order to visit the learning centers in person, parents should make an appointment. Anyone coming inside the Disney English locations will be required to wear masks, show their health QR codes, and bring their ID cards, bank cards, and contracts to receive a refund.

NEWS! Disney English Learning Centers Will Be Closing in China!

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As situations at different Disney locations around the world unfold, we will continue to keep you updated with more information!

Have you been to any of the international Disney Parks? Let us know in the comments below!

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Safety Starts With These Disney Parks And Resorts Cast Members

Safety Starts With These Disney Parks And Resorts Cast Members disney parks and resorts

It’s National Safety Month and at Disney Parks and Resorts around the world safety is a first priority!

Cast Members at Disney Parks and Resorts learn 4 very important keys when they start working for the company: Safety, Courtesy, Show and Efficiency. The order is very important since you can’t achieve one without the other.

So in honor of National Safety Month, we want to introduce you to a few of the Cast Members that work everyday to create a safe environment at Disney Parks and Resorts and make your visit magical!

Safety Starts With These Disney Parks And Resorts Cast Members

Dr. Pamela Hymel – Chief Medical Officer for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

She is responsible for developing global occupational health and wellness strategy and managing domestic occupational medicine clinics and programs, guest first aid services and wellness programs.

“The programs i work on give me an opportunity to improve the health and wellness of our cast members” mentioned Dr. Pamela.

She also introduced the “Incredible Athlete” pilots with the help of the health and wellness team. This program integrates physical conditioning instruction with education on sleep and nutrition for optimum performance and is designed to help prevent injuries from occurring.

Safety Starts With These Disney Parks And Resorts Cast Members

Katie Kelly – Vice President of Worldwide Safety Services for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

Katie is responsible for developing and implementing safety programs that keep the wellness of cast members and guests top of mind.

“The best part about working at Disney is that you get to share what you do with your kids” said Katie. “Seeing the joy that my kids have from visiting one of our theme parks is what drives my passion for the job. I want every one of our cast members to be able to experience that joy with their own family and that starts with promoting their safety here at work so that they can go home and enjoy time with their families at the end of the day.”

Safety Starts With These Disney Parks And Resorts Cast Members

Dr. Michael Hankins – Chief Physician at Walt Disney World Resort

He provides care for cast members at the Occupational Health Clinic within the park, as well as developing improvements to support the safety of all cast.

“The major focus throughout my career has been to advocate for and work toward improving the health and wellness of all cast members” mentioned Dr. Hankins. “Seeing the ongoing efforts within Disney aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our cast members and preventing workplace injuries makes it easy for me to remain committed to support these efforts.”

Safety Starts With These Disney Parks And Resorts Cast Members

Dr. Nicolas Duport – Medical Doctor at Disneyland Paris

Nicolas is responsible for proposing preventative health measures that aim to benefit the health and wellness of the resort’s cast members.

He has a masters degree in epidemiology and public health, as well as, a doctorate in medicine. And a diploma of specialized studies in public health and social medicine.

“There are many things unique to Disneyland Paris that i find really exciting, including a diversity of professions, a complete medical team of eight doctors working together within and to support a commercial business, which is very rare in France, and the chance to use all of my specialties in one place” mentioned Dr. Nicolas

Safety Starts With These Disney Parks And Resorts Cast Members

Dr. Gabriel Guo – Chief Physician at Shanghai Disney Resort

He is leading the resort’s medical team that consists of doctors, nurses and other healthcare specialists. His team provides health services to both cast members and guests at the resort.

Dr. Gabriel also has a special segment called “Ask Dr. Guo” in response to COVID-19, where he answers health related questions from cast members through a questions and answer series. Sounds great!

“I believe that what my team and i do makes a difference, since we have the expertise to try to help those who aren’t feeling well” said Dr. Guo. “We can help our guests and cast members have a healthy and happy experience at our park.”

Safety Starts With These Disney Parks And Resorts Cast Members

Joseph Yip – Director of Security, Safety, Fire and Health Services at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Joseph is responsible for developing and coordinating Disney’s safety and health efforts at the resort for cast members and guests. He was also an advocate for the creation of the “Safety & Wellness Council and Committee” aimed to help leaders focus on guest safety methods, safety and wellness policies and programs for cast members.

Thanks to this Hong Kong Disneyland has received more then 350 safety wellness awards from different organizations. Way to go Joseph!

“Family, happiness and good memories are the three key drivers that keep me always looking for opportunities to enhance the safety and wellness for our guests, cast members and loved ones.” mentioned Joseph. “Safety is not just a core value of our business but also an important part of out lives.”

So until Disney Parks and Resorts open again around the world, keep being safe and healthy!

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First Steel Column Installed at Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia Land

First Steel Column Installed at Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia Land Zootopia Land

First Steel Column Installed at Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia Land!

Development of Judy and Nick’s new home in Shanghai Disneyland today reached an exciting milestone, as the first steel column of the Zootopia-themed land was installed – marking the commencement of vertical construction at Shanghai Disneyland’s newest themed land. In longstanding Disney tradition, prior to installation, this first steel column was signed by leaders and representatives from the resort, the Administrative Commission of Shanghai International Resort, Shanghai Shendi Group, and Walt Disney Imagineering, which is responsible for the design and development of the new themed land.

First Steel Column Installed at Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia Land

“Today’s Zootopia construction milestone brings us another step closer to the beloved Zootopia story and characters coming to life in Shanghai,” said Joe Schott, President and General Manager, Shanghai Disney Resort. “We are always looking for new ways to delight and entertain our guests here in Shanghai with unique Disney storytelling and magical experiences. The steel column installed today is an integral part of our new land which is sure to offer incredible adventures to our guests for years to come. We have every confidence in our continued success and we are looking forward to creating even more excitement and bringing many more unique Disney stories to our guests.”

First Steel Column Installed at Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia Land

Since the commencement of main construction on the Zootopia-themed land in December 2019, the land has already witnessed several important milestones, including the commencement and completion of piling work earlier this year, which strengthens the foundations of the buildings that will line the streets of the Zootopia-themed land. With piling work now complete, this latest update to the Zootopia-themed land’s construction story is an exciting sign that the new land is getting closer and closer to the day when guests from near and far can experience the global premiere.

First Steel Column Installed at Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia Land

As the first-ever Zootopia-themed land at any Disney park and the eighth themed land at Shanghai Disneyland, the new land upon completion guests will fully immerse themselves in the mammalian metropolis of Zootopia with new entertainment, merchandise, food, and beverage offerings and a new major attraction that seamlessly blends Disney’s storytelling and state of the art technologies to bring this fan-favorite movie and its characters to life.

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Could Disney Annual Passholders Get EXTRA Days Added to Their Passes Following the Reopening?

Now that Disney World is reopening July 11th and July 15th and Disneyland has a proposed reopening date, both resorts have stated they will be utilizing a new reservation system which will require all guests — including Annual Passholders — obtain a reservation to enter a park in advance of their visit.

Could Disney Annual Passholders Get EXTRA Days Added to Their Passes Following the Reopening?

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We’ve been receiving a TON of questions about how this new reservation system will affect Annual Passholders since Disney hasn’t released very much info on the subject yet!

Disney World recently launched a new webpage for APs where we learned Annual Passholders will only be allowed to hold a certain number of reserved days at one time while park capacity is limited, but they didn’t give any explanation on what kind of compensation APs could expect for not being able to fully utilize their annual passes.

Could Disney Annual Passholders Get EXTRA Days Added to Their Passes Following the Reopening?

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Thanks to a tip from nuptiousdisney on Instagram, we noticed something very interesting over on Shanghai Disneyland’s Annual Pass website. Shanghai Disneyland reopened on May 11th and is also using a new reservation system. Similar to Disney World and Disneyland’s annual passes, they’ve extended expiration dates for APs who have paid-in-full for their memberships or kept up with payments by how many days the parks have been closed, BUT their policy also says they will be extending expiration dates for the amount of time that their new reservation system will be in use, too!

Could Disney Annual Passholders Get EXTRA Days Added to Their Passes Following the Reopening?

Screenshot from Shanghai Disneyland’s Website

If Shanghai Disneyland is implementing this new extension to make up for the AP restrictions, it seems possible this could happen for Disney World and Disneyland APs as well. Keep in mind though that neither Disney World nor Disneyland has stated that this will be the case once the U.S. parks reopen.

If Passholders have limited ability to access the parks during the initial reopening, an extension on passes through the first phase of the reopening would likely be a well-received gesture. Again, Disney World and Disneyland have NOT made this announcement on their websites, but we’ll be watching and let you know the second we see any updates!

What do you think? Should Disney World and Disneyland extend annual passes while the new reservation system is in use? Let us know in the comments below!

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