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Anaheim Mayor Supports Disneyland Reopening

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Plans have officially been submitted for the Disneyland reopening! The planned reopening is scheduled for July 17, Disneyland’s 65th anniversary.

The Mayor of Anaheim, Harry Sidhu, is speaking out in support of the reopening plans. He shared some words on Twitter about why the Disneyland reopening is great for the city of Anaheim.

His post reads:

“Today is a great day for Anaheim. We could see the reopening of Disneyland 65 years to the day from when Walt Disney opened his first theme park in our city. This is a major milestone in the recovery of Anaheim, California and our nation. We know Disney will be able to meet the challenge of reopen safely, and Anaheim stands ready to see that happen.”

A message from @MayorHarrySidhu on reopening @Disneyland, a welcome first step in Anaheim’s economic recovery.#Anaheim #Disneyland #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/6CJVv6bIWM

— City of Anaheim (@City_of_Anaheim) June 10, 2020

You can see all of the information about Disneyland’s reopening here: Disney announces Disneyland Phased Reopening Dates.

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Chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro issues a statement on reopening of Disneyland

Chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro issues a statement on reopening of Disneyland josh d'amaro

We are getting closer to the Disneyland Resort reopening as Disney proposed a phased reopening beginning July 9th. Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products, issued a statement today. Check it out below:

“With the announcement of the proposed reopening dates for the Disneyland Resort, we are one more exciting step closer to reopening all of our Disney parks and experiences around the world. Throughout the past few weeks, we have reopened Shanghai Disneyland, Disney Springs and several Disney stores, and set dates for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, with more announcements coming soon.

We are purposefully taking baby steps during this very intentional phased approach. As one of the first major theme parks to close our operations and the last to reopen, we have been deliberate about keeping the health and safety of our cast, guests and local communities top of mind. And as we look forward to bringing our cast members back to work, and welcoming you back as cherished guests – we know it will take all of us working together responsibly to recapture the magic.

We’re fortunate to be guided by a talented team of professionals who’ve helped us implement a variety of new health and safety measures reflecting the guidance of local health and government authorities. These are designed with both the cast and guests in mind for the unique environments of each of our parks, resorts and stores.

While certain aspects of your visit may change, I assure you the quality of our storytelling, magic of our experiences and the caliber of our cast members has not. We recognize the trust that you have in the Disney brand, and we will continue to earn your trust every day.

My confidence comes in part from all of the hard work our teams have been doing behind the scenes in the past few months… as well as by the early successes we have seen at Shanghai Disneyland, the first of our theme parks to reopen. Guest satisfaction has been extremely high, and we will continue to make sure that as we bring back experiences, our attention to promoting your safety, maintaining your trust and providing unique ways for you to come together with family and friends to create new memories remains high as well.

Walt Disney once said that it takes people to make the dream a reality, and as we prepare ourselves to reopen his original park, I want you to know how eternally grateful I am for all of you who have made Disney parks, stores, hotels, cruise lines, guided tours and vacation properties part of your lives, as well as for the cast members, crew members, Imagineers, and employees who have brought them to life for the past 65 years.

I know this has been a difficult year due to the impacts of COVID-19, but I can’t help but feel a great sense of hope and optimism. And like many of you, I look forward to hearing the laughter and seeing the joy of families making memories together… and I can’t wait to see you when the magic returns to all of our parks and resorts.

Be well,
Josh”

Who else is super excited for Disneyland Resort to reopen?!

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Disney announces Disneyland Phased Reopening Dates

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Just released… We have the Disneyland Phased Reopening Dates!

Sixty-five years to the date after the historic opening of Disneyland park, we are planning to open our theme park gates once again on July 17th, 2020, welcoming guests back to the Disneyland Resort.

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products today announced proposed plans for a phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort. Pending state and local government approvals, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel plan to reopen on July 23rd, and Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park will plan to reopen on July 17th. Additionally, Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9th.

Because theme park capacity will be significantly limited to comply with governmental requirements and promote physical distancing, the Disneyland Resort will manage attendance through a new theme park reservation system that will require all guests, including Annual Passholders, to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. Theme park reservations will be subject to availability. More details about this new reservation system will be available soon. At this time, there will also be a temporary pause on new ticket sales and Annual Passport sales and renewals. Additional details will be available soon.

Please check Disneyland.com for the most current information.

Once approved, the Disneyland Resort will reopen with enhanced health and safety measures. In addition, a Guest Experience Team will be available throughout the parks and Downtown Disney District to assist guests with questions regarding these new policies.

Certain experiences that draw large group gatherings – such as parades and nighttime spectaculars – will return at a later date. While character meet and greets will be temporarily unavailable, characters will be in the parks in new ways to entertain and delight guests.

Pending governmental approval, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, and Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa are planned to reopen to guests and members starting on July 23rd. Plans to support physical distancing as well as increased cleaning measures, along with a number of other health and safety protocols, will be implemented as part of the phased reopening of the hotels and the Vacation Club.

Downtown Disney District will begin reopening on July 9th in line with the state’s reopening guidelines, with its unique variety of shopping and dining experiences, including the flagship World of Disney store. With the health of guests and Disney cast members at the forefront of planning, several operational changes will be implemented based on guidance from health authorities to promote physical distancing and cleanliness throughout the Downtown Disney District.

Additional information on enhanced health and safety measures and operational changes for reopening locations will be shared soon. These policies are under continuous review and are subject to change as the Disneyland Resort monitors conditions and receives guidance from health and government authorities.

Don’t forget Walt Disney World in Flordia will be reopening in July too!

Source Disney Parks Blog

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Disney Channel Preschool Series Bluey Returns for a second season

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On Disney Channel, the preschool series Bluey returns for a second season, and preschoolers and parents alike are thrilled to see Bluey the blue heeler puppy back in action!

If you’re not sure what the series Bluey is, this is an Emmy award-winning Australian series that will soon be airing on various Disney platforms. Bluey is beloved by preschoolers and their parents with stunning animation and showing honest takes on what family life is like today.

The first season was originally brought to audiences by BBC studios but will soon be available on Disney Channel, Disney Jr., and will be streaming on Disney+.

Season two will introduce you to new friends, games, and ideas that will bring families together alongside some great life lessons.

Check out Disney’s press release for this announcement here.

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Artist Re-Creates Star Wars and Disney Animated Characters With a Twist

Artist Re-Creates Star Wars and Disney Animated Characters With a Twist

Artist Re-Creates Star Wars and Disney Animated Characters With a Twist. Chris Bobinski is an animator and artist for Guru Studios, and is currently working on several projects including the mega-popular animated series: Paw Patrol. In his spare time, and in celebration for Star Wars Day in May 2020, Chris shares some of his animated creations including some Jawa’s, Baby Yoda (The Mandalorian), and a Darth Maul/Baby Yoda hybrid that looks like a force to be reckoned with.

You can see Chris’ incredible work below:

Darth Yoda? Baby Maul? Darth Child? Either way this was done for #revengeofthe5th #darthmaul #StarWars #thechild #babyyoda #TheMandalorian #late pic.twitter.com/KwRHx6rKU6

— Chris Bobinski (@bobinski79) May 22, 2020

#MayTheFourth #StarWars #jawa pic.twitter.com/pRe46a2ZXZ

— Chris Bobinski (@bobinski79) May 2, 2020

Who is missing #disneyland  and #galaxysedge. #babyyoda #thechild #StarWars #TheMandalorian  #late #MayThe4thBeWithYou #Maythe4th #dolewhip #churros #mickeyicecreambar #disneylandsnacks pic.twitter.com/JfZq24NHdH

— Chris Bobinski (@bobinski79) May 22, 2020

I did these for May the forth on my Instagram. Finally posting here. #babyyoda #thechild #StarWars #TheMandalorian #late #MayThe4thBeWithYou #Maythe4th pic.twitter.com/ljuzII5Dv1

— Chris Bobinski (@bobinski79) May 22, 2020

Chris has created several other characters from Disney owned properties including: Darkwing Duck, Mickey Mouse, and a Grim Grinning Ghost from the Haunted Mansion!

Mickey Drop pic.twitter.com/53mPFxdknC

— Chris Bobinski (@bobinski79) May 2, 2020

Process drawing of my #hatboxghost #sketch . #hauntedmansion #disneyland #disney #illustration #procreate #process pic.twitter.com/Cs8a8db0sH

— Chris Bobinski (@bobinski79) July 2, 2018

#darkwingduck #Disney #negaduck pic.twitter.com/cbOYAM1f9a

— Chris Bobinski (@bobinski79) May 2, 2020

Great job, Chris! We love your work!

You can check out more of Chris’s work by visiting his Twitter account @bobinski79 and be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Disney!

Featured Photo Credit/Source: Chris Bobinski/Twitter

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