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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.

As we reflect on the last several months, the magic of being able to enjoy a Disney experience means so much more. I’m very much looking forward to the day when our guests and cast members can celebrate being together again. Until then, stay safe, keep dreaming, and see you soon at Disneyland Paris! After all, there is no magic without YOU!

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Filed Under: Disneyland Paris

With the phased reopening of our Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort, we’re excited to welcome guests back to the campground with a fresh new barn at Tri-Circle-D Ranch. Our animal care team continues to take great care of our horses, and are thrilled to share this magnificent milestone at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

Tri-Circle-D Ranch has a long history of housing “The Happiest Horses on Earth,” as it was part of Walt’s vision to bring horses to Magic Kingdom Park much like he did in Disneyland. Tri-Circle-D Ranch was established before opening day of Walt Disney World Resort, making his wish come true.

Back in August, we shared that our horses and ranch team were receiving a beautifully enhanced new barn, with plenty of space for play time, pony rides and more. The new stable features larger stalls for the horses, including 10 additional stalls – all equipped with automatic water stations. The barn is more than twice the size of the original barn with two tack rooms, a wedding harness room showcasing tack for Cinderella’s ponies and the return of the museum dedicated to Walt’s love of horses.

Along with the museum, our horses themselves brought an iconic piece of Disney history back to the barn—the 1907 Dragon Calliope. Walt Disney purchased the horse-drawn musical wagon for Disneyland Park in the 1950s, and it is currently on display at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Watch the horse-powered move below:

But that’s not all that’s new at Tri-Circle-D Ranch! Last week, we shared the newest addition to our animal collection, Violet, a pony foal born right here at the new stable. Violet is already finding her independence as she plays around in the pastures and enjoys running around with her mom, Elsa, for some quality bonding time.

The ranch is a quick trot away from its original location, just around the corner from the bus loop by Pioneer Hall. To learn more about horses and many of the other animals in our care, visit DisneyAnimals.com.

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Filed Under: Walt Disney World Resort, WDW

I am excited to share Disney+ is bringing even more Disney magic right into the comfort of your own home with a newly released episode of Disney Insider and the Be Our Chef season finale.

Disney Insider’s episode “Artemis Adventure, Taste of Disney, Runaway Railway” is a real treat for Disney Parks fans. In this previously recorded episode, Walt Disney Imagineers give a special look at how they created Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Viewers are also treated to a unique opportunity to watch as chefs from the Walt Disney World Resort open the doors to the Flavor Lab, which serves as a creative hub for developing, testing, and showcasing new food and beverage concepts as well as new product and equipment innovation across Walt Disney World Resort. Viewers see how the Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue was created for EPCOT. With each new episode, Disney Insider goes even deeper behind the scenes, sharing stories from the set, fun facts, and more! In the third segment, “Artemis Fowl” author, Eoin Colfer, takes “Disney Insider” on a tour through the Irish countryside to give a behind the scenes look at the new movie “Artemis Fowl”, now streaming on Disney+. Check out the promo for the episode:

Foodies everywhere will want to check out the finale of the Disney+ cooking competition show Be Our Chef where two families face-off in the final rematch! The families must draw inspiration from their favorite Disney film to create a spectacular treat. One family takes inspiration from “Beauty and the Beast” to create a colorful dessert. Another family creates a treat inspired by a suggestion from Genie in “Aladdin.” Mickey Mouse joins in the fun of the Garden Game to show the families how to flip pancakes. The families will be judged by some of Disney’s finest chefs; Chef Amanda Lauder, Chef Daniel Contreras, Chef Douglas James, Chef Gregg Hannon, and Chef Jean-Marie Clement. It all comes down to this final challenge. Who will be the very first winner of “Be Our Chef” and walk away with a Disney Cruise Line vacation? You’ll have to stream to find out, but we got our hands on a sneak peek at the finale episode! Check it out here:

Disney Insider and Be Our Chef were both previously recorded. Disney+ is the home for your favorite movies and TV shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. For more great Disney content, start streaming today!

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Filed Under: Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort

As we look forward to the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in July, we’re excited to share a few details about the attractions and entertainment guests will be able to experience when they return. Though these may look a little different than in the past, there will be plenty of magic for everyone to enjoy when Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park open on July 11, and EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios open on July 15.

Most attractions will be available at each park – for example, live your adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with attractions like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. At Magic Kingdom Park, classics such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean are waiting to welcome guests with thrilling adventures for the whole family. Time travelers, take note that the iconic Spaceship Earth attraction at EPCOT will also continue to be available in its current state while we pause on its planned refurbishment, along with other favorite attractions like Soarin’ Around the World, Frozen Ever After and Test Track presented by Chevrolet. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, the magic of nature awaits with Kilimanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain and Avatar Flight of Passage. 

If you’re hoping to see some familiar friends or take in the tunes of treasured performers, you’re in luck! Just as you may have seen recently at Disney Springs, our characters will appear in new and different ways that bring a smile to your face while also being mindful of physical distancing. From special cavalcades down the Magic Kingdom Park parade route and friends sailing the waterways of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, to processions along the World Showcase promenade at EPCOT and motorcades on Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Hollywood Boulevard, each area will come to life throughout the day. You never know when a party of your pals may come by, so be prepared for plenty of surprises!

For example, after rocketing through space in Tomorrowland you might see that famous Space Ranger, Buzz Lightyear; or discover a captive Captain Jack Sparrow as you traverse the Castillo del Morro on your way to Pirates of the Caribbean. You could cross paths with Queen Anna and Elsa as they venture “into the unknown” on a journey around World Showcase at EPCOT or spy members of the Resistance hiding out from the First Order throughout Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu.

Looking beyond our beloved characters, several musical groups will also return. You can look forward to seeing Main Street Philharmonic at Magic Kingdom Park, plus the Mariachi Cobre and everyone’s favorite funky drumming crew the JAMMitors at EPCOT, just to name a few.  

Read here for details on how to make a theme park reservation; and also check out important “Know Before You Go” information at DisneyWorld.com/Updates. We hope to see you back at the parks, making special memories in new ways.

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Vacation Planning, Walt Disney World Resort, WDW

As we move into Father’s Day, we’re sharing more #DisneyMagicMoments with a virtual treasure trove of Disney surprises to help create a day to remember for the special dad or father figure in your life!

Each Father’s Day, many of us celebrate the heartwarming memories that bond us with dad.  Today, we’re honoring the tradition of creating unforgettable experiences with a one-of-a-kind “Father’s Day to Remember Memory Capsule” and other bonding activities to bring everyone a little closer to dad.  

To start our “Father’s Day to Remember Memory Capsule,” partner up with dad and print out a copy of the capsule’s cover to fill with favorite Disney memories.  Click here for activity pack instructions. 

Next, build the memories booklet that highlights your favorite Disney experiences.  Download the memory sheets here to add inside the capsule before moving on to the decoration sheet.

Creatively color the images of iconic Disney Parks experiences from the decoration sheet to add style to your memories booklet as well as to the outside cover of the capsule.  

Now, fill out the date and decide when you will open the “Father’s Day to Remember Memory Capsule” together.  And that’s it – you’ve created Disney magic!  

This weekend, we’re also offering Father’s Day Disney coupons that can be an extra treat from the entire family.  The coupons can be redeemed for a funny joke, extra sleep one morning and more. 

You can download the Father’s Day coupons now on our ShopDisney.com page. 

And the Father’s Day celebration continues Sunday night on ABC when John Legend hosts a tribute to dads everywhere during a one-hour special – “John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s Day.”  The televised special will feature musical performances to remember, touching moments and surprises, including virtual appearances from celebrity dads.

“John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s Day” airs tomorrow, June 21, at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.

From our Disney family to yours, Happy Father’s Day!  We hope it will be a magical day to remember.  And be sure to check for more Father’s Day stories using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized, DIY, Video