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We saw a LOT of changes at Disney World in 2020.
Cinderella Castle
After seeing the parks close down completely and then reopen with new health and safety guidelines in place, we also saw some things at Disney World go away forever. 😢 We’re breaking down everything that went the way of the dodo in 2020!
Recently Tokyo Disneyland opened a whole bunch of new rides, shops, and restaurants as part of the expansion of its Fantasyland, including The Happy Ride with Baymax, a Beauty and the Beast attraction with some seriously incredible animatronics and special effects, and more!
The Happy Ride with Baymax at Tokyo Disneyland ©Disney
But, the resort has also seen some other changes recently due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Japan. Japan recently set a travel ban on non-resident foreign travelers coming into the country, Tokyo Disney Resort reduced its hours, nightly fireworks at the resort were suspended, and park ticket sales have been temporarily suspended. Now, another change is coming to the resort as several restaurants are set to temporarily close.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has implemented a system where “Stay-at-Home” orders are put in place in regions within the state once that particular area falls below 15% ICU capacity.
Buena Vista Street
Earlier this month, some regions, including Southern California — where Disneyland Resort is located — fell below this capacity level, triggering the stay-at-home order to be implemented in that region. The stay-at-home order is then set in place for a minimum of three weeks, at which point the situation can then be reevaluated. The order was set to expire in Southern California on December 28th, but as California’s ICU capacity continues to fall, Governor Newsom has announced that the stay-at-home order will remain in place in Southern California.
A few days ago, it was announced that a stay-at-home order could go into effect in Southern California.
Disney California Adventure Park
This morning, we saw that the ICU availability dropped below 15% which triggered this order into action. And tonight it was announced that the order would begin on December 6th at 11:59PM.
In March of 2020, the Disney parks around the world shut down due to the global pandemic.
Disneyland Gate
Not only were theme parks affected, but shops, restaurants, and schools closed down as well. Even though some Disney theme parks have reopened, others, like Disneyland, remain closed. Recently Los Angeles County announced a safer-at-home order, and today we found out the nearby City of Los Angeles is implementing the same order.
Disney Springs is known for its incredible variety of shops.
Disney Springs
They’ve got toy stores and clothing shops, as well as unique experiences like at the Coca-Cola Store. While browsing around Disney Springs, we noticed one store that was closed.
Halloween is just around the corner and Disney is finding creative ways to celebrate without Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Fort Wilderness
Although there is spooky Halloween fun happening all over Disney World, a Disney Cast Member shared that the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds will be under a phase 2 closure on October 31st.
Disney Springs is a hot spot for unique experiences.
Amphicar
From riding in an amphicar to flying in a hot air balloon, there are so many options! But, as they say, all good things must come to and end.
While Disney World has now welcomed back guests, Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii currently remains closed.
Aulani Resort
Earlier this month, Hawaii Governor David Ige extended the state’s 14-day quarantine requirement for out-of-state visitors until October 1st. And with the case numbers in Hawaii on the rise, this could point to a further extension of restrictions — and a potentially lengthy closure for Aulani.
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