Disneyland will reopen its theme parks in July. Here’s what to know
UPDATE (6/24/20): Disneyland announced a delay in its reopening plan. A new date has not been set.
Disneyland has plans to reopen after the coronavirus shut it down.
The park announced Wednesday that it will begin a phased reopening of Disneyland Resort starting with the opening of the Downtown Disney District on July 9.
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure park will open July 17, followed by Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel on July 23, Disney Parks said.
“We are pleased to announce our proposed plans to begin a phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort,” Disney Parks said. “We are looking forward to welcoming guests back to the Happiest Place on Earth!”
The park has been closed since March because of the coronavirus pandemic. When it opens again, theme park capacity will be limited, Disney said.
“Because theme park capacity will be significantly limited to comply with governmental requirements and promote physical distancing, the Disneyland Resort will manage attendance through a new theme park reservation system that will require all guests, including Annual Passholders, to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance,” the park said in a news release.
Disneyland will also be temporarily pausing new ticket sales and annual pass sales and renewal, according to the park.
Additional health and safety measures will be in place as well. No parades or nighttime spectaculars will take place when the park first opens. There also will be no character meet and greets, Disney said.
Disney did not specify what the health and safety measures will be.
“Additional information on enhanced health and safety measures and operational changes for reopening locations will be shared soon,” the company said. “These policies are under continuous review and are subject to change as the Disneyland Resort monitors conditions and receives guidance from health and government authorities.”
Previously Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel said guests could be required to wear a face mask inside the parks.
“We’ll follow guidance from the government and the medical community regarding enhanced screening procedures and prevention measures, including those related to personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face coverings,” Hymel wrote last month. “Some measures, like adding hand sanitizers and hand washing stations across our resorts, have already been implemented.”
This story was originally published June 10, 2020 at 3:18 PM.