Disneyland is reportedly evaluating COVID-19 testing options for its 31,000 employees. “We are currently evaluating options to provide COVID-19 testing to our Disneyland Resort cast members,” Disneyland officials told The OC Register. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have been closed since mid-March due to the pandemic. Earlier today in Florida, Disney and the Actors’ Equity... Continue Reading →
Disneyland is celebrating its 65th anniversary with a new set of Disney Parks Wishables. The new set features 5 Disneyland staples: Barker Bird, Skyway Bucket, Mr. Toad and the Alice in Wonderland attraction ride vehicle. The Monstro Wishables is sold separately. Despite the parks being closed, fans can purchase the Wishables on shopDisney.
Downtown Disney is set to officially reopen July 9th and Disney is giving a first look at the businesses that will be a part of the initial reopening. Here are the Downtown Disney businesses that plan to reopen on Thursday: Food and Beverage Asian Street EatsBlack Tap Craft Burgers & ShakesCalifornia ChurroEarl of SandwichJambaKayla’s CakesMarceline’s... Continue Reading →
California Governor Gavin Newsom is publicly praising Disneyland's decision to delay the reopening of the parks indefinitely. During a press conference, he said: “This is an example of the data informing the decision making, and that is exactly what we need to be doing moving forward.” - California Governor Gavin Newsom You can watch his... Continue Reading →
In this current climate, Disney is making an unprecedented move to retheme Splash Mountain in California and Florida. The ride themed after "Song of the South" will be remodeled after "Princess and the Frog" and will pick up after the movie's final kiss and follow the beloved characters as they prepare for the Mardis Gras... Continue Reading →
In an unprecedented turn of events, Disneyland will not be reopening its parks on July 17th like previously announced. The company released a statement saying in part: "California has now indicated that it will not issue theme park reopening guidelines until sometime after July 4." However, Downtown Disney District will still reopen on July 9th.... Continue Reading →
Disneyland is releasing new details and guidelines about the July 9th planned reopening of Downtown Disney District. During the initial reopening phase, Downtown Disney District will have capacity measures in place, as well as limitations on parking and operating hours. Guests will be directed to self-park at Simba lot (at Disneyland Drive and Katella Ave).... Continue Reading →
Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland are now open and now all of the focus is on Walt Disney World & Disneyland to do the same. With reopenings scheduled for next month, Disney's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel has penned a letter to guests regarding what they can expect to see when the... Continue Reading →
Newly-promoted Chairman of Disney Parks, Resorts & Consumer Products Josh D'Amaro has endured a lot over the last few months. He was President of Disneyland Resort, then was promoted to President of Walt Disney World and was recently named the successor for Bob Chapek, who has become the company's CEO. D'Amaro is preparing to oversee... Continue Reading →
Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu is supporting Disneyland's plan to reopen next month. Following Disneyland's announcement regarding the phased reopening, in which the parks will reopen July 17th. His statement reads: Today is a great day for Anaheim. We could see the reopening of Disneyland 65 years to the day from when Walt Disney opened his... Continue Reading →
