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NEWS! Downtown Disney’s Reopening Date Revealed!

Recently, Disneyland has continued to extend its closures by canceling hotel reservations through the end of May and halting dining experiences until July.

NEWS! Downtown Disney’s Reopening Date Revealed!

Downtown Disney

However, Disney World has already started to reopen its Disney Springs locations in phases while its theme parks will reopen on July 11th and July 15th. Now Disney has just announced when Downtown Disney, along with Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Disneyland Resort hotels will be reopening!

Starting July 9th, Downtown Disney will start to reopen with the new health and safety guidelines issued by the state of California. At this time we don’t know which shopping and dining experiences will be available but Disney has stated that World of Disney will be among the stores that will reopen on July 9th.

NEWS! Downtown Disney’s Reopening Date Revealed!

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Upon reopening, Downtown Disney will operate with increased health and safety protocols for both guests and employees which Disney will provide more details about soon. So far, they’ve stated they will “promote physical distancing and cleanliness throughout the Downtown Disney District”.

NEWS! Downtown Disney’s Reopening Date Revealed!

World of Disney in Disneyland Resort

From our recent experience at the reopening of Disney Springs, we expect Downtown Disney will have similar capacity limitations, mandatory health screenings, reduced operating hours and may require all guest to wear face masks for the duration of their stay, although we’ll await final word from Disney regarding which modifications and safety precautions they’ll be implementing.

NEWS! Downtown Disney’s Reopening Date Revealed!

Catal and UVA Bar

We’ll continue to provide updates on which restaurants and stores will be opening and additional safety precautions that Disney announces.

Which locations would you like to see open back up in Downtown Disney? Let us know in the comments below!

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BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates

Disneyland and Downtown Disney have been closed indefinitely due to the current health situation.

BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates

Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle

And while Disney World will begin reopening their parks beginning July 11th, Disneyland hadn’t announced their reopening date…until now.

Disneyland Proposed Reopening Dates

Today, it was announced that Disneyland Resort has proposed to begin a phased reopening. If approved, Downtown Disney will open July 9. Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will open July 17 (which happens to be the 65th anniversary of Disneyland Resort). Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel &  Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will reopen July 23.

BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates

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Along with reopening dates, Disneyland has also proposed a few of their reopening procedures, many of which are very similar to what Disney World will implement when its parks reopen in July.

At this time, Disney World has paused ticket sales and hotel reservations. And once the parks reopen the Disney Dining Plan, FastPass+, fireworks, character meet and greets, extra magic hours, and more when the parks reopen. Disney World will also implement a new reservation system.

BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates

Disneyland Entrance

Disneyland Theme Park Reopening Details

Disneyland has JUST shared that they too will implement a brand new reservation system to assist with park capacity limitations. According to Disney, this new reservation system will require ALL guests including Annual Passholders, to obtain an advance reservation for park entry. These are of course, subject to availability. There will be limitations on parking and operating hours as well. 

Disneyland Resort has also shared that ALL new ticket sales and Annual Passport sales and renewals are paused for the time being.

BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates

Disneyland Annual Passholder Magnet

And, as we mentioned above with Disney World, Disneyland will also pause parades, nighttime spectaculars, and character meets and greets for the time being. Characters will still be in the parks, they will just entertain guests in new ways!

Certain attractions, experiences, services, and amenities will be modified, have limited availability, or remain closed when the parks reopen as well.

Disneyland Hotel Reopening Details

Disneyland Hotel will open at a later date according to the Disneyland website. When it comes to the hotels that are reopening, Disney has shared that they plan 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.”

BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates

The Disneyland Hotel

Do keep in mind that these dates and procedures need to be approved by the state and local government before being finalized.

When will you be going back to Disneyland? Let us know in the comments below!

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Disney Channel Preschool Series Bluey Returns for a second season

Disney Channel Preschool Series Bluey Returns for a second season cartoon blue heeler dog family

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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News! Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Asking July Guests to Confirm Reservations!

Over the weekend, there was STILL a way to book a non-DVC room on Disney property for the reopening of Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th and the reopening of Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th. Guests could go through Mariott’s website and book a room at The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resorts.

THEN, the Swan and Dolphin’s website was updated to state that both resorts will remain closed through July 29th.

That left guests with rooms at the Swan and Dolphin with one MAJOR question: What would happen to their reservations?! Now it seems as though the Swan and Dolphin WILL be open to guests with previously booked stays.

Swan and Dolphin Resort

The Swan and Dolphin resorts are asking guests to confirm their reservations by 5PM on Monday, June 15th, otherwise, the reservation will be canceled and refunded. If you have a reservation at the Swan and Dolphin for July, confirm by calling 800-227-1500 or by emailing reservations@swandolphin.com.

Email From Swan and Dolphin

According to the email, the Swan and Dolphin resorts will be operating with “limited services initially, which will impact amenities and restaurants typically available to guests.” Though these are third-party hotels, this is in line with what Walt Disney World resort hotels will look like after reopening on June 22.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Note that the Swan and Dolphin did NOT confirm when they will be reopening to new guests, nor when the hotels will open to new reservations before July 30th. We’ll monitor this story and keep you updated as we learn more.

Are you staying at the Swan and Dolphin anytime soon? Let us know in the comments!

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  1. There’s Still a Way to Book a Room on Disney World Property Right Now!
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  3. What’s New at Disney’s Caribbean Beach and Swan and Dolphin Resorts: Disney X Nike Gear and Princess Crown Pins!

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