Tag: COVID-19
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Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Reopening April 30th!
Today the Disneyland Resort announced that Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will be reopening their gates on April 30th. After being closed for more than a year, the parks will again be welcoming guests back to the Happiest Place on Earth! When it reopens, the park will be opening at a limited capacity. The reopening…
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El Capitan Theatre to Reopen on Friday with Raya and the Last Dragon
This weekend The El Capitan Theatre will be reopening. In a post on social media, it was announced that guests wishing to visit could see Raya and the Last Dragon starting on Friday on the big screen in Hollywood. Those who want to visit The El Capitan Theatre have two options for seeing Raya and the Last…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Plans to Reopen in May
Knott’s Berry Farm is planning on reopening in May. Today the Buena Park theme park released a letter from its Vice President & General Manager Jon Storbeck sharing that the “plan is to welcome you back to Knott’s Berry Farm this May.” The reopening will come after the conclusion of the Knott’s Taste of Boysenberry Festival…
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Disneyland Paris Reopening Delayed Again
Disneyland Paris has once again delayed its reopening plans due to the ongoing pandemic’s impact. Disneyland Paris had hoped to reopen on April 2nd. A post on the Disneyland Paris website said, “Due to prevailing conditions and travel restrictions across Europe, Disneyland Paris will not reopen on April 2 as initially planned. We are optimistic that…
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Disneyland Resort Parks Look to Reopen in Late April
The Disneyland Resort is hoping to be reopening its parks in late April it was confirmed today Disney CEO Bob Chapek confirmed. The parks are currently in the process of recalling 10,000 Cast Members as it prepares to welcome guests back to the parks. At this time, a specific date for reopening has not been…
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Disney’s Blizzard Beach Reopens at Walt Disney World Resort
On Sunday March 7, 2021 Disney’s Blizzard Beach reopened at The Walt Disney World Resort. The water park reopened for the first time since closing down due to COVID-19 last year. With the reopening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach comes new health and safety protocols. This includes wearing face coverings in certain places other than on…
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It’s Not an April Fools’ Joke – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover with the top five stories of the week from DAPS MAGIC. The first story could seem like an April Fools’ Joke, but it isn’t. California announced updated guidelines this week that could enable theme parks, including Disneyland, to…
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“A Touch of Disney” Tickets Available Through April 19 at Disneyland Resort
This morning, tickets went on sale for “A Touch of Disney!” This COVID-safe food event will give guests the opportunity to explore Disney California Adventure Park for the first time in over a year. When tickets became available, fans noticed dates were open until April 19, two weeks longer than expected! The virtual queue opened…
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Walt Disney World Updates Face Covering Guidelines For While Dining
Walt Disney World Resort has updated its face covering guidelines as it continues to analyze and adjust its health and safety protocols as the COVID-19 pandemic continues on. An update to Walt Disney World’s website indicates that now face coverings must be worn at all times unless actively eating or drinking. This change means that…
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Disney Cruise Lines Suspends Departures Through May 2021
The Disney Cruise Line has extended its suspension of departures. Now, all departures will be suspended through May 2021. Along with that, all Disney Magic cruises have been cancelled through August 10, 2021. The decision was made by Disney Cruise Line in accordance with the guidelines that have been issued by U.S. Centers for Disease…
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The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel to Reopen on May 2, 2021
This Spring, the Disneyland Resort will continue its phased reopening! On May 22, 2021, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort and Spa will safely reopen to Disney Vacation Club members. Though Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park will remain closed for normal operations at this time, the villas will reopen this spring. Originally, this…
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California Theme Parks Push Governor for Ability to Reopen
California theme parks are again pushing California Governor Gavin Newsom to allow them to reopen. The campaign has returned with the hashtag #ReadytoRideSafely. Knott’s Berry Farm tweeted about the campaign again today. This comes as California Attractions and Parks Association continues to support of AB 420 in the California Assembly. AB 420 would place all…
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Disney California Adventure Food Experience to Span Most of Park
Next month, the Disneyland Resort will host the Disney California Adventure Food Festival! At this time, it is unknown when it will begin or what the theme will be, but this week we did get some new information! Workers Local United 50, the labor union supporting food and beverage cast members, confirmed that the festival…
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Hong Kong Disneyland to Reopen on February 19th
Hong Kong Disneyland will be reopening this Friday, the 19th of February. The news came via social media after Hong Kong Disneyland was closed again due to the pandemic conditions in Hong Kong. Starting on Friday, it will again be open leaving just the Disneyland Resort in California and also Disneyland Paris still closed. https://twitter.com/DisneyParksNews/status/1361916206802890753?s=20…
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20 Years of Disney California Adventure – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Each week, we cover the top five stories of the week from the Disney and geek community giving you a quick overview of what is going on! This week, a lot of news came out of an earnings call from Disney. This included the fact that Disney+…
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Expect COVID Precautions to Continue Through the Rest of the Year at Disney Parks
Guests visiting Disney Theme Parks should expect to be wearing face masks, socially distancing, and continuing with other safety measures when they visit through the end of the year. Bob Chapek commented on the matter during an earnings call this week. “We have no doubt that when we reopen up in parks that were closed,…
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Disneyland Resort Parks to Remain Closed For Over a Year Disney Confirms
This week The Walt Disney Company hosted its quarterly earnings call and some updates were shared about the status of Disneyland’s reopening. First off, it won’t be happening anytime this quarter. Second, that doesn’t mean it will be opening as soon as this quarter is over at the end of March or beginning of April.…
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Disney California Adventure Park to Host “Food Experience” in March
Traditionally, Springtime at the Disneyland Resort means the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! Last year, COVID-19 cut this celebration short and until today, it looked like there wouldn’t be a festival this year either. This morning, it was announced that Disney California Adventure Park would be hosting a “Food Experience” beginning in March!…
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No Parade This Year But Walt Disney World Super Bowl Commercial Tradition to Continue
The Super Bowl is this Sunday. With the big day comes a lot of exciting traditions. Some of these are certain snacks, others celebrate a certain, and for still others it is all about the commercials! One of the commercials that is a tradition for years now is Disney’s “I’m Going to Disney World!” While…
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A Proposed California State Assembly Bill Could Speed Up Reopening of Disneyland Resort
A California State Assembly bill to be co-sponsored by California Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez-Valladares could see the Disneyland Resort and other theme parks opening earlier than the current plan from Governor Gavin Newsom. Under the current guidelines, theme parks in California with a capacity of less than 15,000 would be able to…
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Reservations Open Today for Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining on Buena Vista Street at Disneyland Resort
Today at 11:00 AM PT reservations will open for the Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining on Buena Vista Street at the Disneyland Disneyland Resort. This comes after the state of California lifted its stay-at-home order last week and outdoor dining is once again permissible. Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining has a special menu…
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Outdoor Dining to Reopen on Buena Vista Street on Friday, February 5
Just over a month ago, California put a stop to outdoor dining to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Of course, this meant that food at Downtown Disney District was available to-go only and dining on Buena Vista Street closed entirely. Now that the stay-at-home order is lifted, Buena Vista Street will reopen for outdoor…
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A New Legacy? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we highlight the top five stories of the week from Disney and geek news! This week, there is a lot happening in the parks and also some entertainment stories. First off at the Disneyland Resort, with the lifting of California’s stay-at-home order, the Downtown Disney District and Buena…
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Disneyland Resort Updates Face Covering Policy and Adds Vaccine Guidelines
The Disneyland Resort has updated its policy for face coverings. The update allows for a “transparent plastic shield to aid in viewing the wearer’s mouth. For this to be in compliance with the resort’s health and safety protocols, the face covering must be fabric and feature a solid plastic panel that doesn’t have openings and…