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BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 10, 2020

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.”

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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Can You Say “Kungaloosh?!?” There’s a NEW Pleasure Island Cap at the World of Disney in Disney Springs!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 29, 2020

The World of Disney in Disney Springs is taking you back to the Pleasure Island days with a new hat!

World of Disney

Whether your spot was The Adventurers Club, Mannequins, or maybe even 8TRAX, you can declare your love for the clubs that made up what was once Pleasure Island (in what was once Downtown Disney but is now Disney Springs ) with this topper.

We’re goin’ back in THE DAY with this one!

Pleasure Island Hat

We found this item at the newly reopened (as of Wednesday) World of Disney store in Disney Springs for $27.99.

Pleasure Island Hat

And before we sign off, please join us in that classic greeting from The Adventurers Club — even though we’re saying “See you real soon,” for now…

“KUNGALOOSH!”

Will you be donning the Pleasure Island hat? Please let us know with a comment!

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News! California Counties Can Now Decide When To Reopen In-Store Retail

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 26, 2020

Just days ago, California’s Orange County met the required criteria and was cleared to transition into a “full stage two” of California’s reopening plan.

World of Disney in Disneyland Resort

This new phase permitted “limited services” including retail with curbside pickup and outdoor museums. But now, counties are able to make their own decisions regarding reopening in-store retail.

Today, the California Department of Public Health announced that counties’ public health departments are now permitted to decide when retail stores can reopen for business.

An empty Downtown Disney after Disneyland closes

Although some counties have already transitioned into in-store retail, the announcement applies to the remaining counties. If a county’s public health department approves reopening, stores must follow California’s protocols for retailers. You can read the guide here, which includes temperature checks for employees, frequent sanitation, and social distancing between employees and customers.

Downtown Disney after Disneyland closes due to Coronavirus

The director of the California Department of Public Health stated, “Together, our actions have helped bend the curve and reduce infections in our state. As sectors continue to open with changes that aim to lower risk, remember that COVID-19 is still present in our communities…keeping physical distance, wearing face coverings in public, and washing your hands frequently are more important than ever to help protect yourself and those around you.”

Hand sanitizer station in Downtown Disney

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Governor Newsom previously announced California would also release an update on the state’s film and TV production guidelines soon. We will keep you updated with more information.

When would you like to visit Downtown Disney again? Let us know in the comments!

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NEWS! Disneyland Releases More Details About New Vacation Club Tower

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date May 24, 2020

From new attractions to park makeovers, Disney has its hands full with the amount of construction planned over the next few years.

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A while ago, Disneyland had proposed a Four Diamond hotel that would be placed inside Downtown Disney. When the idea was scrapped back in 2018, plans for a new Disney Vacation Club time-share tower started to form in 2019.

And, according to the Orange County Register, the new Disney Vacation Club time-share tower is still in the works for the Disneyland Hotel.

Disneyland Hotel

During an Anaheim town hall webinar, Disney revealed more details about the tower that is projected to open in 2023 (even though the current closures might push that date back).

Disney stated that “As with all projects, this proposed plan will go through a series of reviews as part of the project approval process with the city of Anaheim. Right now, we are in the entitlement process with the city, which is a continuation of an application submitted back on November 22, 2019.”

Disney Vacation Club Sales Kiosk

While we already know that there will be two multi-level Grand Villas on top of the tower along with a Mickey-shaped spa and outdoor pool bar, the Disney Vacation Tower will also have 350 rooms for guests. In comparison, the amount of rooms is pretty close to the size of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn with 378 rooms in Disney World.

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In the town hall meeting, Disney also shared that the Disney Vacation Club complex would be arranged in an L-shape with a 12-story tower at the front and a 5-story tiered section in the back. There will also be poolside garden units and “interactive water features.”

As a courtesy to the residents of Walnut Street where the tower will be built, Disney will also put up a sound wall west of the pool to dampen the overall noise.

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Disneyland has not released an updated timeline for construction, but Orange County was just cleared to move into “full stage two” of California’s reopening plan.We will keep you updated with more information and news on the tower.

What are you excited to do the most in Disneyland when the parks re-open? Let us know in the comments below!

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Phase 2 Reopening for Orange County Moves Forward According to California Governor

Post author By chipandco.com
Post date May 24, 2020

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved Orange County’s request to reopen businesses. This is part of the second phase of the plan to ease restrictions.

In stage 2 Orange County will be allowed to have the following businesses reopen with adaptations:

In-person dining reservations
Retail shopping with social distancing and curbside pickup
Manufacturing
Offices (when telework not possible)
Outdoor Museums
Limited Services

“The County of Orange has met the State’s latest metrics to remove its restrictions on the re-opening of more businesses,” said OC Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Michelle Steel, Second District. “Orange County issued guidelines for businesses to operate three weeks ago. With this attestation, it is our goal to ensure all Orange County businesses have the confidence to open as safely and as soon as possible without concerns about the state order.”

A new order has been issued along with additional recommendations to help slow the spread of COVID-19. People are also being asked to wear face coverings while in public.

There’s still no word from Disneyland if this will have dining and retail locations at Downtown Disney reopening any time soon.

Source: Twitter, County of Orange

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