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NEWS! Hong Kong Disneyland Is Set to Reopen Soon

Hong Kong Disneyland closed on January 26th in light of the global health situation. While Shanghai Disneyland reopened to guests on May 11th, and Walt Disney World Resort will begin a phased reopening on July 11th, the reopening status for Hong Kong Disneyland remains unknown to this point.

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

However, it seems an announcement regarding the reopening of Hong Kong Disneyland may be soon approaching.

According to an article by variety.com, it has been announced that Hong Kong Disneyland and another venue which is also government-owned, Ocean Park, will be reopening “shortly.” Hong Kong Disneyland Resort — as a reminder, per the Hong Kong Disneyland website — “is owned by a joint venture company, Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited, with shareholders, the Hong Kong Government and The Walt Disney Company.”

Hong Kong Disneyland

Citing Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Edward Yau, while Ocean Park will reopen starting Saturday, June 13th, a reopening date for Hong Kong Disneyland has not yet been decided. (And no update is currently available on the official Hong Kong Disneyland website, which — at press time — still states that “We are in close contact with health authorities and the government about the situation and will announce a reopening date once they determine it is advisable.”).

Mystic Manor in Hong Kong Disneyland

Yau is quoted in the article as saying: “We want to reboot the economy in the second half of this year through new initiatives in tourism, external trade and trade insurance services.” Trade fairs and conventions are also among the businesses cleared to begin reopening.

We will keep you posted on this story as it develops! In the meantime, you can learn about the upcoming reopening of Walt Disney World by visiting any of the links below.

Source: variety.com

Are you following the news of Disney Parks and destinations around the globe? Please let us know with a comment. 

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Reservations for the SeaWorld Orlando Theme Parks are Available NOW

Disney World isn’t the only Florida theme park with its eye on reopening!

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SeaWorld Orlando reopening plan has been approved and the park will reopen on June 11th. SeaWorld has shared that the park is going to use a guest reservations system — potentially like the one we expect to see in Disney. So, if you want to get your SeaWorld on, get ready because SeaWorld theme park guest reservations are available NOW!

Reservations for SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove became available this morning on the respective websites. You can find SeaWorld Orlando reservations here, Aquatica reservations here, and Discovery Cove reservations here.

SeaWorld Reservation System

To make a reservation, you use the portal that applies to you — Pass Member Reservation, Fun Card Holder Reservation, or Ticket Holder Reservation. Then, you select from the available dates on the calendar.

SeaWorld Reservation System

As long as there is availability, your reservation will be confirmed!

SeaWorld Reservation System

From there, you’ll get an email confirming your reservation, and you’ll be able to find your reservation in the SeaWorld app.

SeaWorld Reservation System

All guests with existing tickets, Fun Cards, or Annual Passes are required to make a reservation in advance to be admitted to the park. If you have already purchased a date-specific single day ticket, then you do NOT need to make a reservation. Bring your reservation confirmation along with your park entry to get into the parks.

Mako Coaster in SeaWorld Florida ©MidwayMayhem

We’re super interested to see how this reservation system works out to help limit theme park capacity. After all, we have some questions about what getting back into Disney will look like! Perhaps the processes at SeaWorld will shed some light on what we can expect!

Click here to learn more about the reopening of SeaWorld!

Will you be snagging a SeaWorld reservation? Tell us in the comments!

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Disney’s Electrical Water Pageant Will Be Temporarily Unavailable When WDW Reopens

Electrical Water Pageant

Disney’s Electrical Water Pageant will be temporarily unavailable when Walt Disney World reopens!

The Electrical Water Pageant is a 15 minute nighttime aquatic parade at the Magic Kingdom that Disney describes as a show with “whimsical sea creatures sailing across the Seven Seas Lagoon to classic Disney tunes.”

Unfortunately, with the phased reopening of Walt Disney World, many shows, experiences, and parades, including the Electrical Water Pageant, will be unavailable upon reopening. These unfortunate delays in the opening of shows is to limit the gathering of crowds while COVID-19 concerns are still in place.

While the phased reopening of Walt Disney World won’t be exactly how we’re used to enjoying the parks, we’re just ready to be back at the “happiest place on Earth!” We’ll also be looking forward to the shows and experiences coming back at a safer time, including this “Underwater World of Mystery” (Electrical Water Pageant).

To learn more about the phased reopening of Walt Disney World, click here.

Photo source Walt Disney World.

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Will Disney adopt new cleaning strategies for their resorts when reopening

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The latest trend among hotels is the renewed focus on brand-name cleanliness. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, more than two dozen major hotel chains have announced new partnerships with cleaning product companies, academic scholars, and health organization leaders. Florida hotel chains are following this example to reassure tourists how it’s safe to travel again. Will Disney adopt new cleaning strategies for their resorts when reopening?

On April 21st, Marriott announced its new Global Cleanliness Council, which includes advisory members from Ecolab, Cornell University, and Perdue University. Arne Sorenson, the president and CEO of Marriott International explained his reasoning for the company’s new partnerships in response to the pandemic.

”We are living in a new age, with COVID-19 front and center for our guests and our associates. We want our guests to understand what we are doing today and planning for in the near future in the areas of cleanliness, hygiene and social distancing.”

In the coming months, expect to see hotel cleanliness initiatives transform into a primary marketing tool. Many hotel chains are seeking brand-name partnerships to enhance their message to the public. For instance, Hilton launched their “Hilton CleanStay with Lysol” initiative that has them paired up with Lysol and experts from the Mayo Clinic. The tourism industry wants to ensure the safety of travelers by showing proof of how they are committed to new health practices.

With so many major hotel chains announcing their new health and safety agendas, we might see Disney follow suit with their own special initiatives. Time will tell if they do announce similar partnerships for their resorts.

Source: Orlando Weekly

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Disney World Waiving Cancellation and Change Fees for a Limited Time

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Disney World is now waiving the cancellation and change fees for resort reservations and packages for arrivals through October 3, 2020. They originally said the waiver would last through “the end of the closures.”

Now that there is an official reopening date, Disney has pushed back the date allowing guests to update and modify — and even cancel — their reservations even further out.

Guests can modify or cancel their reservations up to the date of check-in through October 3rd without being charged a fee. If you booked your Disney World vacation through a third party cancelation and/or change fees and deadlines may be different.

You can see Disney’s new limited policy on their website and below:

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