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Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Says “It’s Time” to Reopen Disneyland

Today, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock made his voice heard again, expressing his frustration on the lack of guidelines from the state to the editorial board of the Southern California News Group. Without those guidelines, we’re quite honestly in limbo. We are ready to open responsibly, it is the time to open responsibly and it’s Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Says “It’s Time” to Reopen Disneyland

Walt Disney World Passholder 30% Discount at shopDisney.com Returns

Starting today, Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders can once again receive 30% off select purchases at the shopDisney website. This latest offer is good through October 11th. Passholders should make sure their Annual Pass is linked to their Disney Parks account and that they are using the same login on the shopDisney website. Passholders Walt Disney World Passholder 30% Discount at shopDisney.com Returns

Walt Disney World Marathon and Princess Half Marathon Weekends Converted to Virtual Races

As they did with the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney has cancelled in-person events for the 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and 2021 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend and will convert both to virtual events. While we share our Guests’ disappointment that we will not be running together in person, Walt Disney World Marathon and Princess Half Marathon Weekends Converted to Virtual Races

Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Reopening Date

In line with guidance from health and government officials, a reopening date of September 25th has been announced by Hong Kong Disneyland. The resort will continue its measured approach with health and safety measures implemented as a top priority, including capacity control, health screenings, temperature checks, requiring face masks, social distancing, and increased cleaning and Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Reopening Date

Disney Fan Shares Full POV Video of The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast at Tokyo Disneyland

All Beauty and the Beast fans are in for a real treat today as the first POV video of a brand new attraction at Tokyo Disneyland has been shared on social media. The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast welcomes guests into the grand foyer of Beast’s mansion for the preshow where they’re told Disney Fan Shares Full POV Video of The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast at Tokyo Disneyland

Marvel Studios Releases Official Trailer for WandaVision

UPDATE 11/12/20: Disney has just announced that the new WandaVision series will begin streaming on Disney+ January 15, 2021! Take a peek at the announcement below. A new era arrives. Marvel Studios’ @WandaVision, an Original Series, is streaming Jan. 15 on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/aejE6DNR35 — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) November 12, 2020 During Sunday night’s Emmy awards Marvel Studios Releases Official Trailer for WandaVision

Epcot and Animal Kingdom Extend Operating Hours on Select Days

UPDATE 09/25/20: Those weekend park hour extensions just keep on coming, with extra hours added through mid-October. Check our park hours page for complete information, but here is the new updates we’re seeing. October 2nd-4th: Magic Kingdom 9am-7pm Epcot 11am-9pm Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10am-8pm Animal Kingdom 8am-6pm October 9th-11th: Magic Kingdom 9am-8pm Epcot 11am-9pm Disney’s Epcot and Animal Kingdom Extend Operating Hours on Select Days

Travel Restrictions Between U.S., Canada, and Mexico Extended

Acting U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan announced today that travel restrictions on the United States’ shared borders with Canada and Mexico have been extended through October 21, 2020. Restrictions on non-essential travel at land border ports of entry have been extended through Oct. 21. @CBP is committed to slowing the spread of Travel Restrictions Between U.S., Canada, and Mexico Extended