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Chairman of Disney Parks Josh D’Amaro Shares a Message On the Reopening of the Disney Parks

Disneyland Resort has just announced a proposed reopening date.

Chairman of Disney Parks Josh D’Amaro Shares a Message On the Reopening of the Disney Parks

Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle

If the reopening proposal is approved by the state and local governments, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will reopen on July 17th. Disney World will also begin their park reopening around this time — Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will reopen on July 11th, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios following on July 15th.

Following the announcement regarding Disneyland’s reopening proposal, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, has shared a message.

Chairman of Disney Parks Josh D’Amaro Shares a Message On the Reopening of the Disney Parks

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He began the message by pointing to the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland, Disney Springs, and several Disney stores, and indicated that there are more exciting announcements on the horizon. He also acknowledged that Disney has been slower to reopen than other theme parks by saying the company is, “purposefully taking baby steps during this very intentional phased approach.”

Chairman of Disney Parks Josh D’Amaro Shares a Message On the Reopening of the Disney Parks

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He said that Disney is taking the health and safety of guests, Cast Members, and local communities very seriously, and the efforts are, “guided by a talented team of professionals who’ve helped us implement a variety of new health and safety measures reflecting the guidance of local health and government authorities.”

Chairman of Disney Parks Josh D’Amaro Shares a Message On the Reopening of the Disney Parks

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D’Amaro acknowledged that while the guest experience will be different when the parks reopen, Disney is still striving to maintain the magic. “While certain aspects of your visit may change, I assure you the quality of our storytelling, magic of our experiences and the caliber of our cast members has not. We recognize the trust that you have in the Disney brand, and we will continue to earn your trust every day.”

Chairman of Disney Parks Josh D’Amaro Shares a Message On the Reopening of the Disney Parks

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He also pointed to the successful reopening of Shanghai Disneyland. “Guest satisfaction has been extremely high, and we will continue to make sure that as we bring back experiences, our attention to promoting your safety, maintaining your trust, and providing unique ways for you to come together with family and friends to create new memories remains high as well.”

Chairman of Disney Parks Josh D’Amaro Shares a Message On the Reopening of the Disney Parks

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D’Amaro thanked loyal Disney fans as well as all of the people working hard behind the scenes to make the reopenings possible. “I want you to know how eternally grateful I am for all of you who have made Disney parks, stores, hotels, cruise lines, guided tours and vacation properties part of your lives, as well as for the cast members, crew members, Imagineers, and employees who have brought them to life for the past 65 years.”

Chairman of Disney Parks Josh D’Amaro Shares a Message On the Reopening of the Disney Parks

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He wrapped up the message by sharing how excited he is to see everyone return to the parks upon reopening. “I look forward to hearing the laughter and seeing the joy of families making memories together…and I can’t wait to see you when the magic returns to all of our parks and resorts.”

As the reopenings of Disney World and Disneyland come closer, we’ll continue to keep an eye out for additional information about what to expect in the early stages!

Do you plan to visit the parks when they first reopen? Let us know in the comments!

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Chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro issues a statement on reopening of Disneyland

Chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro issues a statement on reopening of Disneyland josh d'amaro

We are getting closer to the Disneyland Resort reopening as Disney proposed a phased reopening beginning July 9th. Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks Experiences and Products, issued a statement today. Check it out below:

“With the announcement of the proposed reopening dates for the Disneyland Resort, we are one more exciting step closer to reopening all of our Disney parks and experiences around the world. Throughout the past few weeks, we have reopened Shanghai Disneyland, Disney Springs and several Disney stores, and set dates for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, with more announcements coming soon.

We are purposefully taking baby steps during this very intentional phased approach. As one of the first major theme parks to close our operations and the last to reopen, we have been deliberate about keeping the health and safety of our cast, guests and local communities top of mind. And as we look forward to bringing our cast members back to work, and welcoming you back as cherished guests – we know it will take all of us working together responsibly to recapture the magic.

We’re fortunate to be guided by a talented team of professionals who’ve helped us implement a variety of new health and safety measures reflecting the guidance of local health and government authorities. These are designed with both the cast and guests in mind for the unique environments of each of our parks, resorts and stores.

While certain aspects of your visit may change, I assure you the quality of our storytelling, magic of our experiences and the caliber of our cast members has not. We recognize the trust that you have in the Disney brand, and we will continue to earn your trust every day.

My confidence comes in part from all of the hard work our teams have been doing behind the scenes in the past few months… as well as by the early successes we have seen at Shanghai Disneyland, the first of our theme parks to reopen. Guest satisfaction has been extremely high, and we will continue to make sure that as we bring back experiences, our attention to promoting your safety, maintaining your trust and providing unique ways for you to come together with family and friends to create new memories remains high as well.

Walt Disney once said that it takes people to make the dream a reality, and as we prepare ourselves to reopen his original park, I want you to know how eternally grateful I am for all of you who have made Disney parks, stores, hotels, cruise lines, guided tours and vacation properties part of your lives, as well as for the cast members, crew members, Imagineers, and employees who have brought them to life for the past 65 years.

I know this has been a difficult year due to the impacts of COVID-19, but I can’t help but feel a great sense of hope and optimism. And like many of you, I look forward to hearing the laughter and seeing the joy of families making memories together… and I can’t wait to see you when the magic returns to all of our parks and resorts.

Be well,
Josh”

Who else is super excited for Disneyland Resort to reopen?!

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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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AMC Theatres Set to Reopen All Theaters Soon Despite Financial Troubles

AMC Theatres Set to Reopen All Theaters Soon Despite Financial Troubles

AMC Theatres Set to Reopen All Theaters Soon Despite Financial Troubles. Nearly a week after Cinemark Theaters announced they will be reopening soon it seems AMC Theatres is now ready to share their re-opening plans for the Summer of 2020.

According to journalist Ashley Carter from Orlando’s Spectrum News 13, AMC Theatres plans to open in time to feature Christopher Nolan’s Tenet (scheduled release: July 17, 2020) and Disney’s live-action Mulan (scheduled release: July 24, 2020).

AMC Theatres plans to reopen almost all of its U.S. theaters in July, in time for the release of Christopher Nolan’s #Tenet (July 17) and Disney’s #Mulan (July 24). pic.twitter.com/QoTtpAoXHB

— Ashley Carter (@AshleyLCarter1) June 9, 2020

Recently, AMC Theatres held a regulatory meeting and stated how they are generating effectively no revenue. It was said in the meeting that the movie theater company had a cash balance of $718.3 million as of April 2020. An AMC representative stated the following:

“We believe we have the cash resources to reopen our theatres and resume our operations this summer or later. Our liquidity needs thereafter will depend, among other things, on the timing of a full resumption of operations, the timing of movie releases and our ability to generate revenues.”

The biggest challenge for the company is continued delay of theatrical releases. Highly anticipated films such as Mulan, Black Widow, and more have been pushed back due to health concerns during the pandemic. Things were looking dire for the company, but it seems the most popular movie theater chain may see new ownership in the near future after it was revealed Amazon.com has taken a heavy interest in the company.

This would explain why AMC Theatres is comfortable re-opening their doors sooner than expected. If a deal was struck between AMC and Amazon this would afford some much needed time for AMC to recoup losses hovering around the $2.18 billion mark from the previous quarter.

A formal re-opening date has yet to be announced, but new guidelines are expected to be announced very soon on how AMC Theatres plans to address issues such as face masks, audience attendance, and cleaning procedures.

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Entertainment!

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New Disney World Hotel added to Reopening list

New Disney World Hotel added to Reopening list

Select Walt Disney World hotels will be reopening on June 22nd. When Disney announced which hotels would be reopening, we found out it would be DVC resorts. Well, all but one DVC resort was on the list.

  • Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
  • Disney’s Beach Club Villas
  • Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
  • Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
  • Disney’s Old Key West Resort
  • Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
  • Disney’s Riviera Resort
  • Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
  • The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

The one missing from the list is Jambo House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas. Well, reservations for Jambo House are now available! Disney has not announced that it is available, however, the DVC website shows availability beginning June 22nd. So, if you are wanting to stay at Jambo House, now is your chance!

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