Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are once again open. Guests streamed into the parks wearing masks and practicing being socially distant on the morning of July 1st. This is the first time guests were in the parks since February 28th. They were closed due to the impacts of COVID-19. The parks reopened with safety protocols in place that included social distancing, face masks, cleaning protocols, and limited capacity. None of these seemed to dampen the spirits of those who were there for the reopening, however!
Tokyo Disney Resort began the day with a video released on social media of the time leading up to the reopening and welcoming guests back.
【7月1日、新しいはじまり。】
東京ディズニーリゾートは今日7月1日(水)から、またみなさんをお迎えできることになりました。
再び動き出したパークの様子をお届けします♪
＞＞ https://t.co/9BoBfV7Z8l pic.twitter.com/mL6Hk5k9ru— 東京ディズニーリゾートPR【公式】 (@TDR_PR) June 30, 2020
As guests arrived, signage gave directions for the safety protocols for entering the parks.
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Gates to Tokyo Disneyland opening for the first time in months!
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A welcome announcement at the opening of Tokyo Disneyland.
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Guests waited in queues to enter while staying socially distanced as well.
エントランスはこんな感じ！！#TDR_now#ディズニー#ディズニー再開日#TDR#TDL#ソーシャルディスタンス pic.twitter.com/TjSgcD0imf
— SHELL(シェル) (@SHELL_dayo) June 30, 2020
As guests came into the parks, Cast Members welcomed them while wearing face coverings. Some carried signs reminding guests of the safety protocols.
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It was a joyous occasion for both Cast Members and guests alike as Disney magic was once again experienced at the Tokyo Disney Resort’s two parks.
東京ディズニーランド、本日7月1日より運営再開！
キャストさんたちが笑顔でお出迎え☆https://t.co/6tEyanANLs pic.twitter.com/AWpnvSH79C— MezzoMiki (@MezzoMikiD) June 30, 2020
Mickey Mouse and the gang were on hand in front of Cinderella Castle to welcome guests back to Tokyo Disneyland!
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Over at Tokyo DisneySea, the atmosphere was equally festive.
ザンビ前もこんな空いてる😂閑散期がどれぐらいなのか基準が分からないんだけど去年15年ぶりにシー訪れてから最近まで見たことない光景😂#TDR_now pic.twitter.com/QLFVBS86TJ
— あっつん☆ (@usapiyolove) June 30, 2020
The next Disney theme parks that are scheduled to be reopening are at Walt Disney World Resort. On July 11th Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are scheduled to reopen. On July 15th EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are supposed to reopen as well. At this time, the reopening of the two parks at the Disneyland Resort do not have a date.
DAPS MAGIC will continue to follow these stories and provide updates as they become available. What do you think about the reopening of Tokyo Disney Resort? Share your thoughts in the comments below or with DAPS MAGIC on Facebook or Twitter!
