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Disneyland Paris will be reopening on July 15th

We have great news this morning! Disney has just announced the reopening of Disneyland Paris.

At Disneyland Paris, we have been celebrating our Disney Parks family from around the world. From our colleagues at Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland who have reopened their gates, to Walt Disney World and Disneyland who announced their plans to reopen next month – we are inspired by their resilience and proud of what they’ve accomplished to once again welcome guests back to experience the magic of our resorts.

As President of Disneyland Paris, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside our team of dedicated cast members who have demonstrated tremendous commitment to preserving the magic for our guests and fans during our unprecedented closure. The last several months have tested us and our community – both personally and professionally – but together we have persevered with optimism and determination. We are grateful for the resilience of our cast members and local community, the enthusiasm of our guests and fans, and the positive momentum of the many reopenings in the tourism industry throughout Europe. We’ve been so touched by our guests around the world who’ve found creative ways to maintain their connection to Disneyland Paris from home.

Now, as our community begins to recover, I’m thrilled to share that our iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle will once again welcome guests to its towering spires and sprawling vistas when the resort begins its phased reopening on July 15. Since its temporary closure in March of this year, guests of all ages have been eagerly awaiting the reopening of our premiere European destination. Come July 15, Disneyland Paris will begin a phased reopening with visitors able to return to Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios Park, Disney’s Newport Bay Club hotel, and Disney Village. We look forward to the return of our cast members and reopening our gates so that our guests may once again enjoy our resort.

As we approach this day, we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our cast members and guests. In line with French government and health authorities’ recommendations, the phased reopening of Disneyland Paris will present a deliberate approach with enhanced health and safety measures tailored to our specific environment. This will include limits on attendance and require advanced ticketing and reservations to accommodate controlled guest density that aligns with government guidance on physical distancing.

We’ve been looking forward to the day we are all able to return to Disneyland Paris, and upon reopening, guests will be able to experience the guest service we are known for, our iconic attractions and entertainment, heart-warming new character moments, and even a few surprises along the way. As we are taking a phased approach, some experiences will change and others will return at a later date, but the magic that our cast is world renowned for will remain. We know it will take all of us working together, both cast members and guests, in this shared responsibility to promote a healthy and safe environment. More information on the enhanced health and safety measures are available on www.disneylandparis.com.

Over the next few weeks, our teams will be taking steps to prepare Disneyland Paris for a successful reopening, from visible changes to accommodate physical distancing, to new training for all of our cast members. We know that reopening is just the beginning, and we will continually adjust our plans as appropriate in this evolving situation with input from safety and health authorities.

 

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The excitement surrounding Walt Disney World’s reopening is palpable. Passholders and out-of-state vacationers alike have a lot of questions about what the experience will be like with new regulations and procedures. One major question has just been answered: when Epcot and Animal Kingdom reopen, on July 15th and 11th respectively, there will be notable exceptions in the attraction lineup.

The Festival of The Lion King is a fan favorite at Animal Kingdom. The colorful celebration brings characters with life with all the flair of their African roots and it is not to be missed on any trip to the park! However, this can’t be helped for any travelers coming for the reopening as the show will not be running at that time. 

Epcot will also be missing a feature of entertainment as Turtle Talk with Crush will be closed until further notice. The reason for the closures is simply that these types of attractions make physical distancing nearly impossible. In other areas of the parks barriers and signage may suffice, but crowds pumped into a single room together would violate guidelines that have been handed down. 

Walt Disney World has continued to communicate plans for new procedures over the past few months. Aside from distancing and masks, we can also expect to see additional sanitization taking place, more emphasis placed on mobile ordering in restaurants, as well as parades, fireworks, character experiences, and playgrounds temporarily halting operations.

Hopefully, we will not have to wait long for our favorite experiences to reopen, but in the meantime, it brings much joy to see Walt Disney World resuming operations in any capacity! 

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Here’s a piece of exciting new for Epcot fans! Spaceship Earth will be open to the public when the theme park reopens on July 15th, 2020. The attraction was initially going to close down in May for a refurbishment, but now guests will be able to enjoy the ride in its current form for a while longer.

Even though the refurbishment is on hold for now, the changes will still still go through at a later date. The future plans for Spaceship Earth will focus on the story of humanity, following our long journey from prehistoric humans to today brought to life with magic and depth that only Disney can deliver. Many of the moments you know and love will be updated in amazing ways, blended with brand-new scenes to tell a story about our human experience.

Here’s a few additional details of what you can expect when this icon returns. You’ll visit Egypt, which is part of the current version of the attraction, but it will be an Egypt like you’ve never seen before, transformed through the power of light.

Throughout the attraction, you’ll hear new narration and see how light plays a central role in our shared human journey, coming to life in dynamic ways in a celebration of the magic that’s possible when we all come together.

Walt Disney once said Epcot “would always be in a state of becoming,” and Spaceship Earth has lived up to that vision for generations. This will be the attraction’s fourth – and most ambitious – update since the park’s grand opening on Oct. 1, 1982.

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It’s always fun to start the day off with a bit of magic with a Disney inspired mug! The new Color Changing Poison Apple Mug we spotted at Disney Springs will add a little bit of magic, and fun to your morning routine. This wickedly adorable mug transforms when you add your hot coffee or tea!

Color Changing Poison Apple Mug

As the Evil Queen dips the fated apple into he bubbling spell she exclaims ”On the skin; a symbol of what lies within!” As the Evil Queen dips her apple in the brew, a deadly skull is revealed on the poisoned apple that is turned red to tempt Snow White into taking a bite.

You can now relive the drama of this wicked spell! You can recast this villainous spell by adding a hot beverage to the mug, which will change the color from black to green.

You can find this spooky Colour Changing Poison Apple Mug at Disney Springs, as well as online at shopDisney.com!

Would you cast a spell with your morning coffee using this wicked Disney mug?

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Get a first look at Hamilton the Film coming to Disney+

An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” combines the best elements of live theater, film and streaming to bring the cultural phenomenon to homes around the world for a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience. “Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

 Filmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and direction by Thomas Kail, “Hamilton” is inspired by the book “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow and produced by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeffrey Seller, with Sander Jacobs and Jill Furman serving as executive producers. Filming was produced by RadicalMedia. The 11-time-Tony Award®-, GRAMMY Award®-, Olivier Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning stage musical stars: Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler; Jonathan Groff as King George; Christopher Jackson as George Washington; Jasmine Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds; Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton; Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr; Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison; Anthony Ramos as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton; and Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton.

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