In the past couple of weeks, Hong Kong Disneyland has been making preparations for reopening. Temperature screening tents and social distancing markers similar to those seen at Shanghai Disneyland were installed recently. But now, it appears Hong Kong Disneyland is imminently set to be the second Disney park to reopen! According to user HKDL of Fantasy on Twitter, a soft reopening for Cast Members is taking place from May 19th through 21st.
Reportedly, this soft opening began yesterday, with Cast Members likely testing procedures for social distancing that will be used once Hong Kong Disneyland reopens, including temperature checks for guests before entering the park. There’s been a slow return to operations at Hong Kong Disneyland, similar to Shanghai’s pre-reopening. Character dining returned at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel at the end of April, and reservations recently reopened for the Disney Explorer’s Lodge and Disney’s Hollywood Hotel on May 15th.
May has arrived! While we’re unable to visit the parks right now, thanks to DisneyParksBlog, we can still see a glimpse of Spring in full bloom at Disney Parks around the world. Check out this special collection of new and past favorite Disney springtime images right from the comfort of your home.
Hong Kong Disneyland
A journey through the enchanted Fairy Tale Forest and other areas at Hong Kong Disneyland is breathtaking in spring. Fairy Tale Forest is a whimsical garden featuring classic Disney Fairytales as living storybooks.
Disneyland
At Disneyland Resort, the flowers are bright and beautiful — from Fantasyland to Cars Land, including a strikingly colorful entrance to Disneyland park.
Shanghai Disney Resort
Nature blooms in vivid color this time of year at Shanghai Disney Resort, as cherry and plum blossoms, apple floral archways, tulips, roses and more transform the landscape into a fantastic natural wonderland.
Disneyland Paris
At Disneyland Paris, lush, colorful flowers spiral out from the hub of Disneyland Park at the foot of Sleeping Beauty Castle, better known here as Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant.
Even at Walt Disney Studios Park, guests are greeted with lively poppies at the feet of one of only five Partners statues around the world depicting Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse together.
Castaway Cay
And at Castaway Cay, which is reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, the island is a Bahamian paradise during spring with stunning plants and trees.
Walt Disney World Resort
The start of May at Walt Disney World Resort is also when our whimsical character topiaries come to life. The selection of horticulture spring masterpieces at EPCOT usually include new characters and returning favorites.
Cliffs of Moher (Ireland)
This time of year, a favorite Adventures by Disney vacation spot – the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland – will give you goose-bumps with breathtaking flowers in an area of immense natural beauty.
Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa
And at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, the gorgeous landscape is filled with plants and brilliant green trees and offers unforgettable scenes of beauty.
We hope you enjoy this special look at the colors of spring at Disney parks around the world and remember, “The wonders of nature are endless,” Walt Disney.
Yesterdy, April 28, was National Super Hero Day! While we continue to celebrate the nurses, doctors, and first responders as the true Super Heroes each and every day through this pandemic, we are having fun in thinking of the Super Heroes we find within the Disney magic! Check out the Super Hero views from around the world from DisneyParksBlog below:
In honor of National Super Hero Day, we’re bringing you some special #DisneyMagicMoments for everyone at home with a series of epic twilight views from the glistening fortress of Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! at Disneyland Resort to an early morning at Stark Expo!
We hope you enjoy these legendary sunrises and sunsets over our heroic experiences around the world:
First up is a look at the fortress that the Taneleer Tivan, a.k.a. the Collector, has brought to Disney California Adventure park with Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, lit up with rays of evening light!
Super Heroes and Super Villains alike have descended upon Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris as Captain Marvel prepares to go higher, further and faster into the sunset!
Over at Shanghai Disneyland, the rays of morning light shine bright through icons representing some of our favorite Super Heroes including Spider-Man, Iron Man and Black Widow!
Looking over a beautiful sunrise at the Stark Expo located at Hong Kong Disneyland, you can see the Iron Man Experience topped off the with the arc reactor along with a look at the S.H.I.E.L.D. Science and Technology Pavilion, home to Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!
Hello Sunshine! Toy Story continues to be a popular favorite and will likely continue to be just as loved for years to come. Check out these inspiring sunrise views below from DisneyParskBlog featuring Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story at Disney parks and resorts around the world!
Whether it’s glimmering sun rays filtering through Toy Soldier Parachute Drop at Hong Kong Disneyland or brilliant light rising above Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure park, each location has its own spectacular morning views with a touch of Toy Story magic. Here are favorites from the archives:
Toy Story Mania – Tokyo Disney
Pixar Pier – Disneyland
Toy Story Hotel – Shanghai Disney
Toy Story Playland – Disneyland Paris
Toy Story Land – Walt Disney World
Toy Story Land – Hong Kong Disneyland
From our Toy Story sunrises to yours, good morning and as Woody would say, “reach for the sky” this magical Monday. And remember – “The important thing is that we stick together.” – Buzz Lightyear
Amid the Coronavirus outbreak in China, we’ve seen both Shanghai Disney Resort as well as Hong Kong Disneyland Resort both close due to the virus and to keep the public safe.
Today, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort released further announcements regarding the extension of annual passes (what they call Magic Access) past the originally set March 30th extension to April 30th. All tickets through August 30th are now extended through August 31st.
As a precautionary measure in line with prevention efforts taking place across Hong Kong, we are temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland Park out of consideration for the health and safety of our Guests and Cast Members. We are in close contact with health authorities and the government about the situation and will announce a reopening date once they determine it is advisable.
The Standard Park Tickets are valid for six months from the purchase date. If needed, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will assist in the refund for Guests who have purchased tickets for admission to Hong Kong Disneyland park or have booked a resort hotel. For more details or enquiries, please send an email to guest@hongkongdisneyland.com.
Day Tickets and In-Park Products
For unused Park Ticket and other date specific product, including meal voucher and Disney Character Buffet Dining Plan, with expiry date falls between January 26, 2020 and August 30, 2020 (both dates inclusive), the expiry date will be automatically extended to August 31, 2020. Guest shall use the same Ticket or Product confirmation for entry/usage before the extended expiry date.
For Guests who have purchased Park Tickets through one of the Resort’s direct channels, including our official website, Main Entrance ticket booths and Disney Reservation Center, please contact the Disney Reservation Center at guest@hongkongdisneyland.com with Guest name and confirmation number to request refunds for unused tickets.
For Guests who have purchased Park Ticket through our official WeChat Mini Program, Fliggy Flagship Store and the Resort’s official travel partners, please reach out to your original ticket purchase channel and raise the refund request for unused tickets. Hong Kong Disneyland will provide the best possible assistance as appropriate.
The above refund arrangements also apply to park-related products and services, such as tour products, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique experiences and meal vouchers in the Park.
Hotel Bookings
For Guests who have booked resort hotels for one of the days that Hong Kong Disneyland is closed, through one of the Resort’s direct channels, including our official website and Disney Reservation Center, please contact Disney Reservation Center via email to guest@hongkongdisneyland.com with Guest name and confirmation number for refund or cancellation requests.
For Guests who have booked a resort hotel stay for one of the days that Hong Kong Disneyland is closed through our official WeChat Mini Program, Fliggy Flagship Store and the Resort’s official travel partners, please reach out to your original booking channel for refund or cancellation requests. Hong Kong Disneyland will provide the best possible assistance as appropriate.
Magic Access Annual Membership
Guests who are holding unredeemed Magic Access confirmation (for new membership only) or Magic Access Certificate with expiry date falls between January 26, 2020 and April 30, 2020 (both dates inclusive), may present the original confirmation or Certificate for redemption at designated location(s) in person within 3 months from the reopening date of Hong Kong Disneyland Park. Each Membership Card is valid for one year from the issue date.
The Magic Access membership validity dates will be extended according to the membership tiers. Details will be announced on the official website in due course. Thank you for your continued support to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
