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  • Disneyland Opens Reservations Beginning July 15

    Disneyland Opens Reservations Beginning July 15

    Disneyland hasn’t yet announced a reopening date, but their website has been updated to reflect reservations are available beginning July 15, 2020.

    Disneyland has been pushing back their available reservation dates month by month and previously opened reservations beginning July 1, but with Disney World officially reopening July 11, hopefully the new reservation availability reflects that a reopening is not too far away.

    New reservations for the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel are currently available for travel dates on July 15 and later, according to Disneyland website. Take a look below:

    The Disneyland website states:

    • For Guests who are interested in modifying their existing travel dates or making a new reservation for a future vacation, reservations are currently available for travel dates July 15, 2020 and later. As always, Guests are able to modify these bookings if the Disneyland Resort opens before or after that time. Please contact the Walt Disney Travel Company for questions and modifications at (714) 520-5050.

    Under “Room-Only Hotel Reservations” the July 15th date is mentioned again:

    • Disneyland Resort will work with Guests who have Disneyland Resort hotel room reservations that may be impacted by our temporary closure. To provide additional flexibility, we are waiving Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees up to the date of check-in for reservations with arrivals through July 15, 2020. If you are unable to reach us before your check-in date, you will not be penalized or assessed fees for modifying or canceling your Disneyland Resort hotel room reservation after your check-in date.

    The Disneyland website shows all three Disneyland hotels sold out on July 15, but rooms available on July 16 for $428 per night at the Paradise Pier Hotel, $586 at the Disneyland Hotel and $766 at the Grand Californian Hotel.

  • Air Force Thunderbirds Soar Over Disneyland in Salute to Healthcare Workers

    Air Force Thunderbirds Soar Over Disneyland in Salute to Healthcare Workers

    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soared over the Disneyland Resort on Friday.

    Six F-16C/D Fighting Falcons flew in formation over Disneyland Resort as a salute to frontline COVID-19 responders in California.

    A spectacular image captured the fighter jets flying over the castle. Take a look below:

    Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds planned low-flying flight paths over Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Inland as their flashy way of saying thanks. Earlier in the day they buzzed the San Diego area.

    Even though the parks are temporarily closed, Disney still continues to salute those who serve.

  • Disneyland Now Accepting New Reservations Starting July 1 Amid Coronavirus Closure

    Disneyland Now Accepting New Reservations Starting July 1 Amid Coronavirus Closure

    Disneyland Resort has begun accepting new reservations for dates starting July 1, after closing indefinitely amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Disneyland in Anaheim has pushed back the date it will begin accepting reservations for the Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand California Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. The park said it now will accept reservations on July 1 or later. The previous date was June 1.

    According to the Disneyland website, dining reservations and bookable merchandise experiences at the Disneyland resort are also unavailable until the Anaheim parks set a reopening date.

    Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the theme park has been closed since March 14th. A notice on the Disneyland website disclosed that “a reopening date has not been identified.”

    This also comes after the Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer announced Health Considerations to reopen Disney World & Disneyland.

  • Construction Resumes on Two Major Disneyland Resort Projects During Park Closure

    Construction Resumes on Two Major Disneyland Resort Projects During Park Closure

    As some parts of the country slowly start returning to business, Disney is resuming construction on two major Disneyland Resort projects during the parks closure.

    “Disney construction crews have returned to resume limited “essential work” on Avengers Campus and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway while the Anaheim theme parks remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic,” according to the OC Register.

    Following the coronavirus closures of the Anaheim theme parks in mid-March, construction has been halted at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

    In line with direction from government and health officials, essential work will be performed periodically by limited crews to protect Avengers Campus, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and other projects at the Disneyland resort, according to Disney officials.

    The skeleton crews will be weather protecting the Avengers Campus project at Disney California Adventure and receiving steel deliveries for the Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway dark ride at Disneyland. The work crews at the Anaheim parks will include some Disneyland employees, Walt Disney Imagineering staffers and third-party contractors.

    The limited construction marks the first signs of progress at the Disneyland resort as Disney prepares for the eventual reopening of its Anaheim theme parks.

    Disney’s two Anaheim theme parks, three hotels and outdoor shopping mall remain closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • How to make Disney’s Dole Whip at home

    How to make Disney’s Dole Whip at home

    Disney parks are temporarily closed, but you can still bring home the Magic of Disney with this delicious Disney Dole Whip recipe!

    After sharing their churro bites recipe earlier this week, Disney is now delighted fans by sharing the recipes for making Dole Whips at home.

    The park released the recipe for its famous Dole Whip on its app on Wednesday. Take a look below:

    Recipe:

    • 1 big scoop of ice cream
    • 4 oz of pineapple juice
    • 2 cups of frozen pineapple
    • Add all ingredients to a blender until it’s a thick drink.
    • Add your swirl and then you’re done.
  • Disney Suspends Annual Passholder Payments During Coronavirus Closure

    Disney Suspends Annual Passholder Payments During Coronavirus Closure

    Walt Disney World and Disneyland annual passholders will see their payments refunded or waived during the remainder of the parks’ closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    Effective April 5, 2020, for Annual Passholders on monthly payments, we will automatically stop and waive all upcoming monthly payments while the theme parks are closed.

    Disney will also retroactively refund payments made between March 14 through April 4, 2020. Payments will resume on the Passholder’s regularly scheduled payment dates once the parks reopen. Please note, pass expiration dates will not be extended and passes will expire upon their originally scheduled expiration dates.

    As an alternative, guests who are paying for Annual Passes using their monthly payment program may choose to have their monthly payments postponed starting with payments due April 5 through the park closure period, and then resumed on the Passholder’s regularly scheduled payment date once the parks reopen. Postponed payments will be collected in the months following the end of the Passholder’s currently scheduled payment term. The pass will be extended the number of days the parks are closed. The new expiration date will be reflected on the Annual Passholder’s account prior to the reopening of the theme parks. Information will be provided soon on how to choose this option.

    If you have any questions, please contact V.I.PASSHOLDER Support at (407) 939-7277. We do anticipate heavy call volume and appreciate your patience as we answer all inquiries.

  • VIDEO: Disney Offers Virtual Viewing of New Disneyland Parade

    VIDEO: Disney Offers Virtual Viewing of New Disneyland Parade

    Disney fans are searching for ways to bring magic and joy into their everyday lives and today, Disney has released a special virtual viewing of the all-new “Magic Happens” parade, which recently debuted at Disneyland park!

    This daytime spectacular celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories.

    So gather with family at home to watch this stunning moment of magic. Take a look at the video below:

    “Magic Happens” features nine newly designed floats, highlighting magic from classic Walt Disney Animation Studios tales, such as “The Sword in the Stone,” “Cinderella” and “Sleeping Beauty,” to more recent stories, including “Frozen 2,” “Moana” and “The Princess and the Frog,” as well as Disney and Pixar’s “Coco.”

    The new floats were created as pieces of moving art, with their lines and aesthetic design telling a story along the parade route, while also evoking a sense of magic. The stories seen in “Magic Happens” are rooted in iconic Disney lore, but the soundtrack, costume design and choreography are heavily influenced by today’s contemporary designers. Be sure to listen up for the energetic musical score and new songs, co-composed by singer-songwriter, Todrick Hall.

  • BREAKING: Disneyland and Disney World Now Closed Indefinitely Amid Coronavirus Crisis

    BREAKING: Disneyland and Disney World Now Closed Indefinitely Amid Coronavirus Crisis

    Disneyland and Walt Disney World had initially planned to close through March in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, but now the U.S. Disney parks have now announced that they will “remain closed until further notice.”

    “While there is still much uncertainty with respect to the impacts of COVID-19, the safety and well-being of our guests and employees remains The Walt Disney Company’s top priority,” said the Walt Disney Company in a statement.

    “As a result of this unprecedented pandemic and in line with direction provided by health experts and government officials, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will remain closed until further notice.

    The Walt Disney Company has been paying its cast members since the closure of the parks, and in light of this ongoing and increasingly complex crisis, we have made the decision to extend paying hourly parks and resorts cast members through April 18.”

    Just a little over two weeks ago, Disney and Universal Studios made the decision to close their gates to visitors, just hours after California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference to address the state’s prevention and containment efforts. Disneyland — alongside casinos, card rooms and theaters — had initially been given an exemption from the guidelines to cancel or postpone gatherings of 250 or more people, though Disney made the announcement shortly after that it would close its parks.

    As of now, all Disney parks worldwide remain closed, including its locations in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, and Shanghai. Shanghai Disney Resort as of March 9 partially resumed shopping, dining and other recreational operations, though the main theme park continues to be closed.

  • Disneyland and Disney World Donating Excess Food During Temporary Closure

    Disneyland and Disney World Donating Excess Food During Temporary Closure

    Disney Parks has an ongoing commitment to reducing food waste, and during the temporary closure of Disneyland and Disney World will be donating excess food inventory to Second Harvest Food Bank.

    While closely following food safety guidelines, excess inventory of dairy, fruit, vegetables, packaged goods and banquet meals is being donated to Second Harvest Food Bank, whose mission is to end hunger.

    Since 2014, the Disneyland Resort has operated a food donation program through which prepared, unserved food from select locations is regularly donated to support those in need within the local community. This program is in addition to the food scraps diversion program, which also supports our environmental efforts in reducing food waste.

    Last year, the Disneyland Resort donated over 20,000 meals to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County through the food donation program, and Disney VoluntEARS regularly volunteer there, supporting the mission of ending hunger.

    Launched in 1991, Disney Harvest collects excess and unserved food from locations throughout Walt Disney World, delivering it to feeding programs across Central Florida.  

    What you might not know…the Disney Harvest Program at Walt Disney World Resort collects and distributes more than 823,000 pounds of prepared, unserved food annually and supports Second Harvest’s work serving more than 40 Orlando-area nonprofits.  In the last year alone, these donations provided one million meals to people in need.

  • BREAKING: Disneyland to Shut Down Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

    BREAKING: Disneyland to Shut Down Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

    Disney is closing Disneyland, its flagship theme park in Anaheim, California, due to the coronavirus outbreak.

    The closure of Disneyland follows the company shuttering some of its parks overseas because of the virus. Disney’s theme parks in Shanghai and Hong Kong, for example, were closed earlier this year due to the outbreak.

    It’s only the fourth time in history that Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., has fully suspended operations. The other instances were Sept. 11 attacks, the morning after JFK’s assassination and the Northridge earthquake.

    It’s unclear if Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., will remain open.

    Disney said in a statement, “While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at Disneyland Resort, after carefully reviewing the guidelines of the Governor of California’s executive order and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, beginning the morning of March 14 through the end of the month. The Hotels of Disneyland Resort will remain open until Monday, March 16 to give guests the ability to make necessary travel arrangements; Downtown Disney will remain open. We will monitor the ongoing situation and follow the advice and guidance of federal and state officials and health agencies. Disney will continue to pay cast members during this time.”