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Receive Up to a 35% Discount On Stays of 5 Nights or More at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

UPDATE 09/25/20: With the phased reopening announced starting November 1st, Aulani has extended the booking window for this offer. Book through December 17th to save up to 35% off your stay. UPDATE 6/18/20: Although the offer below only applies to travel dates before December 21, 2020, stays at Aulani can now be booked through 2021. Receive Up to a 35% Discount On Stays of 5 Nights or More at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

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

Face Masks Recommended, But No Longer Required in Orange County, California

UPDATE 06/18/20: California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an order today requiring face masks in all public areas and high risk settings. The new state-wide rules will override those of Orange County. Newsom said in his statement: Simply put, we are seeing too many people with faces uncovered – putting at risk the real progress we Face Masks Recommended, But No Longer Required in Orange County, California

Travelers Entering Florida from CT, NY, or NJ Must Continue to Self-Quarantine for 14 Days

UPDATE 6/24/20: The Tri-State Area – NY, NJ, and CT, – has announced a 14-day quarantine for travelers from states with surging COVID-19 cases that will go into effect tonight at midnight. The quarantine applies to any person arriving at either NY, NJ, or CT from a state “with a positive test rate higher than Travelers Entering Florida from CT, NY, or NJ Must Continue to Self-Quarantine for 14 Days

Disneyland Resort Announces Plan for Reopening Theme Parks, Hotels, and Downtown Disney in July

UPDATE 06/19/20: It appears that the Disneyland Resort has received governmental approval to reopen Downtown Disney, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel as planned. There is still no word on approval for the theme parks. The Disneyland website, which was updated today, now says: The Downtown Disney District will begin Disneyland Resort Announces Plan for Reopening Theme Parks, Hotels, and Downtown Disney in July