After over a full year of closure, Disneyland will return on April 30th, 2021!
Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced the reopening date today on CNBC. He had indicated that a date would be announced soon at a recent shareholder meeting.
In accordance with state guidelines, theme parks will be able to operate at between 15% and 35% capacity depending on COVID rates and other factors in the area.
Disney Parks Blog shared "From surprise appearances along Main Street, U.S.A., and Pixar Pier to playful interactions, characters from favorite Disney stories will entertain and delight. Beloved characters will pop up in new ways and sometimes in unexpected places as they remain mindful of physical distancing. Certain experiences that draw large group gatherings – such as parades and nighttime spectaculars – will return at a later date."
Disneyland Resort will manage attendance through a new theme park reservation system that requires all guests to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date are required for guests ages 3 and up.
Theme park reservations will be limited and subject to availability and, until further notice, only California residents may visit the parks in line with current state guidelines. More details about this new reservation system will be available soon.
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