food IS a theme park
We’re BACK at Downtown Disney for another exciting roundup of all the latest arrivals!
Downtown Disney
From fall treats to TONS of new merchandise (including CHRISTMAS merchandise, friends!), we have a full agenda of things to cover, so let’s jump right in!
Even though Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure remain closed at this time, there are plenty of fall goodies to find in Downtown Disney! We’ve already taken a bite out of the Ursula Caramel Apple and the Magic Mirror Rice Krispie Treat at Marceline’s Confectionary, both part of the seasonal treats to arrive at the Anaheim resort this month.
Ursula Caramel Apple
With Halloween just a couple of days away, even MORE limited-time snacks have arrived, and much to our delight, this one is a DFB favorite meets all things Pumpkin Spice!
We’ve been loving the new Starbucks Parks Mugs we’ve found all over Disney World. So far, we’ve spotted Starbucks mugs for Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and EPCOT!
Disneyland Main Entrance shortly after the closure began in March 2020
And although Disneyland remains closed, we also recently just found Starbucks mugs representing all things Disneyland, too!
Disney has released a LOT of face masks lately on their new fabric, from Marvel designs to Pixar ones and more!
Captain America and Spiderman Masks
Today, we found even more masks, including some of the newer designs over at Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort!
Under the current theme park reopening guidelines released by the state of California, Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure Park are not able to reopen just yet.
Disneyland Park Social Distancing Markers
Orange County, where they are located, needs to reach the Yellow risk tier, and it is currently in the Red risk tier (two tiers above yellow). Some have even stated that they expect Disneyland may not be able to reopen until the summer of 2021. But, that isn’t stopping Disneyland from taking steps to get their parks ready.
All of the Disney theme parks around the world are open, except for those at Disneyland Resort.
Disneyland Gate
Recently, California’s theme park reopening guidelines were released, but the guidelines only allow large theme parks, like Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park, to reopen if the county they are located in reaches the lowest (yellow) of California’s tiers. We’ve been keeping an eye out for any more news from California’s Governor Newsom related to COVID-19 and theme park reopenings. Today, we got an update on more COVID-19 news as it relates to California, an update on the tier status for the county in which Disneyland is located, and more.
If you’re looking to snag some special merchandise in Disneyland, you’ll definitely want to look into their exclusive, reservation-only shopping events!
Fidget pin
We’ve seen Disneyland pins, spooktacular items, and more made available through these events. Next week, Disneyland will be hosting another exclusive shopping event and you’ll definitely want to get your reservations NOW!
Although Downtown Disney has reopened, the rest of Disneyland Resort remains closed, and could stay that way for some time.
The Disneyland Hotel
Previously, Disneyland Resort hotels were only accepting reservations starting on November 1st, but it seems that this date has changed again.
The state of California released the long-awaited theme park reopening guidelines yesterday, which calls into question when large theme parks like the Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood can actually reopen. The guidelines dictate that larger theme parks with capacities of above 15,000 may not reopen until the county in which it resides enters the Yellow “Minimal” tier.
Disneyland Gate
But what does that actually MEAN in terms of a reopening timeline? And how is that timeline affected when you take into consideration what health experts are saying about a rise in cases? We’re breaking it down for you.
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Yesterday, California’s theme park reopening guidelines were announced, revealing that the Disneyland Resort theme parks, and all other “larger” theme parks in California, cannot reopen until the county in which they are located reaches the “minimal” tier under the State’s reopening plans.
Disneyland Social Distancing Signs
Disneyland’s President has already noted that the guidelines will keep the park closed “for the foreseeable future,” and others have called the guidelines a “keep theme parks closed indefinitely plan.” But, it seems some California theme parks won’t simply be settling for these guidelines. Instead, some are now considering pursuing legal action.
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