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Right now, we’re busy preparing for the planned reopenings of Disneyland Resort, subject to appropriate government approvals, Walt Disney World Resort and soon, Tokyo Disney Resort. We are also happy to have already opened Shanghai Disney Resort and, today, we welcomed guests again to Hong Kong Disneyland! We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to the magic, because together we can make your next Disney day incredible.

As we take our first steps in the phased reopenings of our Resorts, we’ve reimagined Disney experiences with the well-being of our guests and cast members in mind – and some of our favorite characters will be joining us along the way!

When you plan your next vacation to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort (and eventually, Disneyland Paris), you’ll soon be receiving some good advice from the Incredibles and their friends that will help make your trip Super. Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, their incredible kids and some other familiar faces will show us how to use our powers to help everyone be well. For example:

Learn how to keep your cool like Frozone.

Practice physical distancing with Mrs. Incredible.

Let Dash, the fastest kid around, show you the importance of dashing off to wash your hands frequently.

Suit up with Edna Mode – face coverings aren’t just smart, they’re stylish, too, dahling! 

Keep your eyes open for these Super tips and more in the weeks to come as we all get ready for the reopening of more Disney theme parks, following the successful reopening of Shanghai Disneyland last month and Hong Kong Disneyland today. 

Just like the Incredibles, we each have a role to play as we watch out for one another and do our part. Because together we are magic … and we all need a little more magic in our lives, don’t you think? 

If you’d like to learn more about the health and safety measures Disney resorts are taking during this planned reopening phase, please click here for a recent update from Dr. Pam Hymel, chief medical officer for Disney Parks. 

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Vacation Planning

Disney parks are some of the happiest places on earth – allowing family and friends to come together and immerse themselves in unforgettable experiences while discovering wonder and joy around every turn.  

Today, we marked the return of that wonder and joy at Hong Kong Disneyland as we reopened our gates to once again welcome guests and fans.

Creating magic today means even more to us than ever before. This was especially apparent as thousands of talented and dedicated Hong Kong cast members came together to take great care in preparing the park for the return of our guests. As we reopened our park today, we reflected on the strength and resilience of our community, the perseverance of our cast members, the support from our guests and the unwavering commitment of our medical responders. To each of these groups – we thank you for your significant contributions that helped lead us to this special moment.  

We were happy to welcome more than a hundred families from our neighborhood – Lantau Island  to be among our first guests at our reopening today. Hong Kong Disneyland will continue working with different non-profit organizations to invite families to visit us, inspiring them with the magic of Disney’s positivity and optimism.

Today serves as an important step forward for Hong Kong Disneyland. We are excited not only about upcoming milestones for our park, but also for the rest of our Disney parks around the world. 

During the past few months, it was inspiring to witness our cast members and fans continue to believe in the magic of Hong Kong Disneyland by allowing it to live on in their homes, hearts and imaginations. Now that we have begun our reopening, please continue to imagine all that is possible because there are so many new memories to be made. This is only the beginning. 

We’re incredibly proud of our beautiful Castle of Magical Dreams as it enters its final stage of construction and magical transformation. The Castle will launch later this year and represents a shining beacon of courage, hope and possibility. I hope you find joy in these photos from day one of our reopening at Hong Kong Disneyland and I look forward to the opening of our other parks around the world! 

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Filed Under: Hong Kong Disneyland

As a new day breaks, we’re sharing more #DisneyMagicMoments with breathtaking views of the morning’s first rays of light illuminating Hong Kong Disneyland Resort to celebrate today’s reopening.

Our friends in Hong Kong are passing along these bright and shiny daybreak scenes from around the Resort for everyone to enjoy at home.  It’s an inspiring look at morning magic ushering in a new day! 

Guests at Hong Kong Disneyland will be able to see “Magic in the Making” as construction enters the final stage of our Castle of Magical Dreams transformation.  When the castle is completed, it will stand as a shining beacon of courage, hope and possibility, inspiring all who dare to dream big!

Stay tuned for more #DisneyMagicMoments like this.  And from our Disney cast members at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and around the world, good morning!  

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Filed Under: Hong Kong Disneyland

With magic returning to parks and resorts, one of the creative visionaries defying imagination at Walt Disney Imagineering, Zach Riddley, is busy leading the teams that invent the future for guests at Walt Disney World Resort – and now, he’s sharing some of his experiences with the world on Instagram at @TheZachRiddley.   

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Many of you know Zach from stories here on the Blog!  As Imagineering’s site portfolio executive for Walt Disney World Resort, Zach turns dreams into reality and currently leads work on the historic transformation of EPCOT to bring the next generation of immersive storytelling to life at the Resort.  

While Zach’s creative focus is now on Walt Disney World Resort, he has also helped bring other favorite experiences to life in each of our resorts across the globe. Zach also led the master planning team at Imagineering – which helps set the long-term vision for how we use our land, protect and steward our environmental resources and preserve space for all the future ideas we’ve yet to dream up.    

Since joining Imagineering, Zach has been passionate about design at Disney Parks and the notion that it’s a way to realize a vision of the world and bring that to life in physical form.  He says design creates a sense of connection that has meaning for millions of guests across the globe – which is something unique that Imagineers create in every project. 

You can learn more about Zach and other talented Imagineers here on our Walt Disney Imagineering site and on Instagram at @WaltDisneyImagineering.  And be sure to connect with Zach on Instagram at @TheZachRiddley. 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized, Walt Disney Imagineering

Whatever you have planned to celebrate Father’s Day (and summer solstice – the official arrival of summer!) you can’t go wrong when you include noshing on the popular Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings from ‘Ohana. The perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and spicy, these wings are good cold, too – a great add to a picnic basket if you plan to enjoy a day outdoors with the family.  

These deliciously sticky chicken wings are terrific on their own, but if you want extra layers of flavor, you can serve with dad’s favorite dipping sauce (‘Ohana offers peanut and sweet-n-sour sauces with their wings). They are sure to be a hit and a great way to say, “Happy Father’s Day!”

Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings from ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Serves 4 to 6

CORIANDER CHICKEN WINGS

• 1 tablespoon coarse salt
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 pounds chicken wings or drumettes, patted dry

HONEY WING SAUCE

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup honey
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

FOR CORIANDER WINGS:

1. Preheat oven to 500°F, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Line two rimmed baking sheets with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. 
2. Combine all ingredients except chicken in large glass bowl; stir to combine. Add chicken and toss to coat. 
3. Divide chicken in single layer between prepared baking sheets and bake until browned and completely cooked through, about 35 minutes, rotating baking sheets on racks and turning chicken halfway through cooking. 

FOR WING SAUCE:

1. While wings are baking, combine ingredients in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally, until liquid thickens and reduces to a syrup, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
2. Brush or toss baked chicken with wing sauce to coat. Serve with remaining wing sauce on the side or with preferred dipping sauce.

Note: This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version. As a reminder while preparing this recipe, please supervise children who are helping or nearby.

Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe!

Stay connected with Disney Parks Blog for more delicious Disney recipes and be sure to share the magic with other Disney fans using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. Happy cooking!

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Filed Under: Disney Dining, Hotels & Resorts, Walt Disney World Resort, Recipes, WDW