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Star Wars Celebration Cancels August Event, Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Postponed

Star Wars Celebration, which was to have been held August 27-30, 2020 at the Anaheim Convention Center, has been cancelled. The connected Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite at Disneyland Park has been postponed. At Star Wars Celebration, the health and safety of our fans, attendees, exhibitors, guests and staff is always our number one Star Wars Celebration Cancels August Event, Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Postponed

Hong Kong Disneyland to Reopen June 18

Disney has confirmed that Hong Kong Disneyland will reopen to the public on June 18th with health and safety measures that follow the guidance of the local government and health care officials. Guests should look for an experience similar to that at Shanghai Disneyland and Disney Springs, with limited capacity and social distancing requirements in Hong Kong Disneyland to Reopen June 18

Disney Employees Create Video Featuring Their Stories of Racial Inequality

Today, Disney shared a powerful video put together by a group of employees sharing their personal stories of racial inequality in our country. Disney says that the video highlights the “need for greater understanding, unity and action.” Disney continues: “We believe that Black lives matter and that this message is one that everyone should hear. Disney Employees Create Video Featuring Their Stories of Racial Inequality

Disney Pledges $5 Million to Organizations That Advance Social Justice, Including the NAACP

The Walt Disney Company has announced a new $5 million commitment to help nonprofit organizations that advance social justice, with the first $2 million going to the NAACP to support their advocacy and education programs. Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek said of the pledge that “it is critical that we stand together, speak out Disney Pledges $5 Million to Organizations That Advance Social Justice, Including the NAACP

Japanese Government Lifts State of Emergency; No Opening Date Announced for Tokyo Disneyland

As businesses are beginning to reopen in Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has completely lifted Coronavirus State of Emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday. The stay at home measures were lifted in most of Japan back on May 14th. The State of Emergency was still in effect until today in Japanese Government Lifts State of Emergency; No Opening Date Announced for Tokyo Disneyland

Oriental Land Co. Arranges $1.9 Billion Line of Credit to Assist Tokyo Disneyland with Extended Closure

Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea have both been closed since the end of February and in order to support the Resort during this extended closure, Oriental Land Co. has secured a ¥200 billion (approx $1.9 USD) line of credit with Mizuho Bank, Ltd., a large transaction bank. According to NHK, there is not currently an Oriental Land Co. Arranges $1.9 Billion Line of Credit to Assist Tokyo Disneyland with Extended Closure

Disney Parks Share Downloadable Graduation Backdrops and Decorations for the Class of 2020

The Disney Parks Blog has shared some downloadable digital backgrounds and craft projects to help celebrate the Class of 2020. First up is an animated background that grads can use on their favorite video conferencing platform. Next up are some printable signs to use for at-home or drive-by parades and celebrations. Families and friends can Disney Parks Share Downloadable Graduation Backdrops and Decorations for the Class of 2020

Early June Reservations at Disney World & Disneyland Are Being Cancelled

Guests with Disney Resort hotel reservations during the week of June 7-13, 2020, are beginning to receive notifications that their stays are being cancelled due to the temporary closures of Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. Affected guests have the option to modify or cancel their Disney Resort hotel reservations Early June Reservations at Disney World & Disneyland Are Being Cancelled

New Leadership Team Announced for Disney Parks, Including Josh D’Amaro as Chairman

Bob Chapek, the Chief Executive Officer of the Walt Disney Company, announced today that Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro would be filling his former position as Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. The announcement came along with several others affecting both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Resort President Rebecca Campbell New Leadership Team Announced for Disney Parks, Including Josh D’Amaro as Chairman