Hong Kong Disneyland has reopened to the public. Most of Hong Kong Disneyland’s attractions, shopping and dining locations have resumed operations. The availability of attractions and entertainment can be checked on Hong Kong Disneyland’s official website and app.
The park is running with reduced capacity and enhanced health and safety procedures. All guests entering the park are required to undergo a temperature screening. Any guest with a temperature of 37.5°C or above may not enter. Guests are required to wear a face mask, except when eating or drinking inside restaurants. Social distancing markers are being implemented in ride queues and restaurants. High-contact areas are being frequently sanitized and disinfected. Hand sanitizer is available around the park.
Close-up interactions and photos with characters are temporarily suspended. Character experiences that can accommodate social distancing will be available throughout the park.
Guests must reserve tickets online, ahead of the date they want to visit. Guests are required to make a health declaration as part of the Hong Kong Disneyland reservation system.
The Matterhorn Bobsleds ride was refurbished and reopened in June 1978. The interior of the mountain was filled in with more icy decor, and Abominable Snowman figures were added.
Yesterday I went to Universal Orlando for a passholder preview. Masks are currently required unless eating or drinking. The parks are open to the public today, June 5.
I arrived at the parking garage around 8:30 am. First there were temperature checks, and then I went through security. Those lines were less than a minute long each, and went smoothly for me.
I made it to City Walk and decided to walk past the park entrances. The time on my ticket to go into the park was 10 am.
I went to the Universal Studios store in City Walk. They had retro Universal Studios merchandise in honor of its 30th anniversary.
They also had merch for the Bourne Stuntacular stunt show. I’m hoping this show will open when the stage shows resume operation in the parks.
I sat outside Islands of Adventure trying to get a virtual line pass for Hagrid’s ride. I couldn’t get it to work, but luckily someone DMed me on Twitter asking if I wanted their reservation! I was so excited and thanked them for this opportunity. The pass was good for two people, so I decided to find someone who wanted to go on the ride.
I went into Islands of Adventure at 9:45 am. I walked toward Hagrid’s. I posted on the Universal passholder Facebook page that I had an extra spot for Hagrid’s. A girl named Lauren DMed me and she found me in the line.
We rode Hagrid’s and it was lightly raining. Lauren was able to book a virtual line pass for Hagrid’s. We were in line for Flight of the Hippogriff when the rain started pouring. We decided to leave the line, so we went to Honeydukes. Lauren bought some fudge flies and peppermint toads and generously shared some with me. Her virtual pass for Hagrid’s became a virtual pass good for the whole day.
At 11:50 am, we went on the Caroseussel since the line was so short. Then we went on the Spider-Man ride around 12:15 pm. We walked past the track of the new roller coaster being built in the Jurassic Park area. We decided to take the Hogwarts Express over to Universal Studios.
Around 1:20 pm, we mobile ordered food from Louie’s restaurant. We got free Coca Cola freestyle cups with free refills for the day. I got cheese pizza and she got pasta. Her pasta took a while to be delivered so a team member offered us free dessert! We thanked him and got free tiramisu. When we left the restaurant, it had finally stopped raining.
We both had virtual line passes for The Mummy, so we rode it twice. Then we used the standby line for Race Through New York. It took about 10 minutes to get to the ride. When we exited the building, we saw Hashtag the Panda waving from an upper floor. Since it was raining most of the day, I didn’t see any other characters.
Next, we went on Men in Black around 3:55 pm. We sat in the front of our vehicle and nobody was behind us.
We took the Hogwarts Express back to Islands of Adventure at 4:30 pm. The parks were going to close at 5pm. We arrived in time to use the virtual line pass on Hagrid’s. After the ride, we got butterbeer and started walking out of the park.
We stopped at Voodoo Donut and waited about 35 minutes in line. I got a double chocolate cake donut. Then it was time for me to drive home.
Here’s a list of the pros and cons of my passholder preview day:
Pros: Team members were happy to be back, ride queues were spaced, hand sanitizer at every ride, and a free cup with lunch.
Cons: Some rides were closed and I only saw one character due to rain, no stage shows yet, virtual lines were difficult to book, and mobile ordering and spaced seating created longer lines for food.
Disneyland Park opened in 1955 in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look back to its first several years of operation.
1954
The construction of Disneyland began on July 16, 1954.
1955
Disneyland officially opened with a media event on July 17, 1955. It opened to the public the next day.
The Casey Jr. Circus Train opened on July 31, 1955.
The 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea walkthrough exhibit opened on August 5, 1955.
Dumbo Flying Elephants opened on August 16, 1955.
The Disneyland Hotel opened on October 5, 1955.
1956
Astro-Jets opened on March 24, 1956.
Storybook Land Canal Boats opened on June 16, 1956. It replaced Canal Boats of the World.
Tom Sawyer Island opened on June 16, 1956.
The Skyway opened on June 23, 1956.
1957
Walt Disney and Shirley Temple rededicated Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland on April 29, 1957. The walkthrough attraction inside the castle opened for the first time.
1958
The ride Alice in Wonderland opened on June 14, 1958.
The Sailing Ship Columbia opened on June 14, 1958.
1959
The Dapper Dans began performing in Disneyland in 1959.
The Disneyland ALWEG Monorail opened on June 14, 1959.
World of Disney and Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs are open once again. Today I arrived at World of Disney around 11 am and there was no line to get in.
New summer-themed merchandise is now available.
Some of the summer merchandise is also available on shopdisney.com.
If you’re thinking about visiting the beach soon, here’s your chance to get a new towel.
This Loungefly backpack featuring Disney dogs is so cute!
Baby Yoda merchandise is available, but the plushies were sold out.
Porg pens were also available.
I want all of the Pizza Planet merchandise…
Next, I went to Marketplace Co-Op. The Ink & Paint dress is still available.
The floral Minnie Mouse dress from the Flower and Garden Festival is available.
These Disney mugs have a different theme corresponding to each letter.
I found the Disney cats Loungefly bag at Tren-D.
I took a look inside the LEGO store. They were limiting guest capacity, and had tape lines on the ground. Anyone wanting to buy merchandise could ask a Brick Specialist to grab it for them.
As I left Disney Springs, there were two First Order stormtroopers on top of the AMC theater. I plan on going back to Disney Springs again once the trading pin store reopens.
Walt Disney World has changed a lot since 1971, but some classic attractions are still around today. Let’s take a look back at what Walt Disney World was like during the 2010s.
2010
Captain EO Tribute opened in Epcot on July 2, 2010. It replaced Honey, I Shrunk the Audience.
2011
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 20, 2011. It replaced the previous Star Tours ride.
2012
The Barnstormer Starring the Great Goofini opened in Magic Kingdom on March 12, 2012. It was previously known as The Barnstormer at Goofy’s Wiseacre Farm.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opened on May 31, 2012.
The grand opening of New Fantasyland took place on December 6, 2012. It included Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid, Ariel’s Grotto, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Gaston’s Tavern, and Bonjour! Village Gifts.
2013
Princess Fairytale Hall opened in Magic Kingdom on September 18, 2013. It replaced Snow White’s Scary Adventures.
2014
The Festival of Fantasy Parade began in Magic Kingdom on March 9, 2014.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opened in Magic Kingdom on May 28, 2014.
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 5, 2014. Originally performed in the Premiere Theater, it moved to the Hyperion Theater on June 17, 2015.
2015
Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival opened in Epcot on April 18, 2015. It replaced Captain EO Tribute.
Downtown Disney was renamed Disney Springs on September 29, 2015.
Star Wars Launch Bay opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 4, 2015.
2016
The show Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away premiered in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on April 4, 2016.
The fireworks show Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular began at Hollywood Studios on June 17, 2016.
Soarin’ Around the World opened in Epcot on June 17, 2016. It replaced Soarin’.
Frozen Ever After opened in Epcot on June 21, 2016. It replaced Maelstrom.
2017
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts debuted on January 13, 2017.
The fireworks show Happily Ever After debuted at the Magic Kingdom on May 12, 2017. It replaced Wishes.
Pandora – The World of Avatar opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27, 2017. It replaced Camp Minnie-Mickey.
2018
Toy Story Land opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 30, 2018.
2019
Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 31, 2019.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 29, 2019.
Rise of the Resistance opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 5, 2019.
Disney’s Riviera Resort opened on December 16, 2019.
A Castle and a Wish 