Category: Disney Parks

With just eight days until we reopen our first theme parks at  Walt Disney World Resort, tens of thousands of cast members have been straightening up our nametags (and grabbing our face coverings!) as we begin to return to work. As we count down to the phased reopening of our theme parks, we’re looking forward to welcoming our fellow cast members home to begin training in preparation for reopening. 

And this week, that special moment finally arrived for a group of our theme park cast members as they put on their nametags, reunited with their work locations and fellow cast, and began their first days of training to learn new health and safety protocols. With the return of every cast member, and at the conclusion of every training session, you can feel how passionate and ready the team is as we get one step closer to the first theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort welcoming guests home. 

Many of us are returning to places that look and feel a little different, and collectively, we’re dedicating thousands of hours to health and safety training because we know that it will take all of us working together to responsibly create the magic once again. 

Though our world may look a little different as we return to familiar and cherished places, we’re eager to open the gates and navigate this new world together with health and safety top of mind. Take a look at some of the first special moments as cast returned to their favorite parks and began prepping to welcome guests home with a smile in their eyes. 

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

Our “Adventures at Home” have taken you on a safari expedition to South Africa and a western-style journey to Montana and Yellowstone National Park. Today’s virtual trip by Adventures by Disney invites you to embark on a luxurious river cruise and sail through the south of France and the beautiful region of Provence. So, gather the famille, grab your boarding passes and get ready for an “Adventure at Home: Rhône River Cruise.”

1. Bienvenue à Bord (Welcome Aboard)

Prepare to set sail along the Rhône river with Adventures by Disney to discovery the rich history, charming culture, inspired art and delectable cuisine of the south of France.  Just play this virtual tour on your computer or smart device to experience the architectural landmarks of Lyon, the vineyards of Tournon, the medieval monuments of Avignon and more.

2. Adventures by Disney Presents: Qui est le Personnage? (Who is the Character?)

On select nights, our river cruises feature a series of special activities hosted by the ever-entertaining Adventure Guides. To keep this tradition going, here is a fun family game that will put your Disney knowledge to the test… in French! The rules of the game are simple, we are going to show you the French names of various Disney characters and you have to guess them in English. Every correct guess gets you a point and the person with the most points wins!

TIP: Many streaming devices and smart TVs allow you to mirror your smart device/computer and play videos directly on the big screen.

3. Prêt à Manger (Ready to Eat)

Today’s “Adventure at Home” invites you to prepare a treat that has become the ambassador of French confections, the macaron. These sweet, meringue-based pastries are available in a rainbow of colors and a symphony of flavors. Our friends at Disney Family shared the recipe to create Mickey Mouse French Macarons. 

4. Vues Impressionnantes (Impressive Views)

If you want to add some French flair to your next video conference, here is a downloadable background to showcase your worldly side when chatting with co-workers, classmates, friends and family. This picture-perfect sunset features Gordes, one of the most beautiful hilltop villages in France.

To use the background, just right-click on the image and save it to your computer. Be sure to check out the  terms of use  about using the background before you download it. Then, follow the conferencing platform’s instructions to add some Adventures by Disney magic to your video conferencing.  

If you are looking for additional ways to experience Adventures by Disney at home, make sure to check out our safari to South Africa or join our expedition to Montana and Yellowstone National Park.

Stay tuned to Disney Parks Blog for even more #DisneyMagicMoments and experience the magic of Disney wherever you may be.

See ya next time, adventurers! 

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Adventures by Disney, ABD, Video

We’ve seen so many great examples of guests creating fun experiences at home inspired by Disney parks. It’s been incredibly fun and rewarding to see so many fantastic reactions to favorite theme parks, attractions, characters—you name it!  

The Disney Parks Blog asked two of the architects and designers from the Walt Disney Imagineering Design + Planning Studio to contribute their talents to help more guests bring a piece of the Disney parks to life in your own homes. 

Bob Weis, president of Walt Disney Imagineering, recently shared, “We have always been inspired by the incredible passion of our Disney park fans. Seeing your creativity and shared love for the experiences Imagineers create has really lifted our spirits.” 

We are excited to share, Disney Paper Parks – printable activity sheets complete with instructions to create 3D versions of Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland park, floats from the new “Magic Happens” parade and other Disney parks favorites! 

The sheets, created for the Disney Parks Blog by talented Imagineers Stephanie Jazmines and Amy Young, require the use of scissors or glue and folding along dotted lines in specific directions. For best results, we recommend printing the sheets at their actual size, not scaling them to fit the page. 

We also recommend adult participation or supervision for those with little ones to help make this great activity even more enjoyable. Have fun and stay tuned for more Disney Paper Parks activity sheets!

By downloading Disney Paper Parks, you acknowledge and agree that these materials are being provided to you for personal, non-commercial use.

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort, DLR