After a couple of days of Annual Passholder previews, today Disneyland Paris is finally reopening to the world! It’s so good to see Disney’s presence in Europe back open to the world and like all other Disney theme parks, the park is opening with new rules to make sure everyone is being kept safe.
This includes a temporary suspension of FastPass, mask-wearing being enforced and of course, strict social distancing as explained by Disney below:
In line with guidance from French government and health authorities, physical distancing will be implemented throughout the resort in queues, ride vehicles, shops, hotels, restaurants and other facilities, and signage will be displayed as a reminder.
As an Annual Passholder to Disneyland Paris myself, it is great to see my home resort open though traveling from the UK to the resort is still not going to be easy. While many UK guests are already in the resort, there are those (like me) who can’t risk public transport just yet.
That being said, Disneyland Paris is looking magical as it reopens to the world, here are some reactions from fans as they walked through the gates for the first time in months both today and during the previews over the last few days:
Firstly, showing just how excited some of the characters are to be back in the park seeing guests and also showing how Disneyland Paris is handling social distancing meets with characters:
✨ Daisy Duck 🦆♥️ • THE FABULOUS 💫✨#disneylandparis pic.twitter.com/Ma9sr9gZJg
— 🧞♂️ Disney Cave 0f Wonders 💫🏰 (@DisneyCave0f) July 13, 2020
Meeting Mickey, Chip n Dale at the Meet Mickey Theatre for a selfie and a chat 😁 #DisneylandParis pic.twitter.com/8lMqKol4p7
— MattyDM🚀💫🇪🇺 (@MattyEland) July 14, 2020
First day in the parks yesterday was a blast! Thank you @DisneylandParis for making the reopening as safe and magical as you have! Now onto day two! Public reopening! pic.twitter.com/yOd9jsDT8a
— remmycatt (@remmycatt) July 15, 2020
Just like the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Paris is still allowing characters to meet guests, just in a new way that allows for the safety of both performers and guests alike. We think the Mickey Mouse and Chip and Dale meet and greet is the best example of a socially-distanced meet that we have seen to date!
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The new entrance sign to the main theme park has split fans but nobody can deny its certainly going to draw attention:
✨ IT’S TIME FOR MAGIC 💫 !
Ce jour est enfin arrivé : Disneyland Paris rouvre officiellement aujourd’hui !!! 😃🏰🇫🇷 ✨
#disneylandparis pic.twitter.com/uVqplqpCsc
— 🧞♂️ Disney Cave 0f Wonders 💫🏰 (@DisneyCave0f) July 15, 2020
As with Walt Disney World and the other Disney theme parks, Disneyland Paris has spent a lot of time making the parks feel safe for guests with the reopening plan:
My hot take: you’re sat at home wondering if Disneyland Paris is safe and don’t know whether to go.
Go. It’s safe. I feel more relaxed and at ease than my local supermarket. They have done a wonderful job. pic.twitter.com/tgKc3oexiC
— DLP Town Square (@DLPTownSquare) July 14, 2020
In just a few minutes, it’s almost time to get back to the magic at Disneyland Paris! Follow the celebrations today… ✨ #TimeForMagic pic.twitter.com/DlVweb86Os
— Disneyland Paris EN (@DisneyParis_EN) July 15, 2020
Though the opening didn’t go without a couple of issues as guests had to wait outside the main entrance as Cast Members let cars in by small groups:
9.18u en de parking is nog steeds niet geopend, de mensen hier wordt ongeduldig. pic.twitter.com/Da80h62RFA
— Simon de Bruijn (@SimonTAdventure) July 15, 2020
Now onto the real magic, here are guests walking into the park for the first time in months this morning:
😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭#DisneylandParis #TimeForMagic pic.twitter.com/9mRvKyjn0s
— RichyDisney (@RichyDisney) July 15, 2020
Mickey and Minnie are welcoming the first guests in Studio 1 #dlplive #DisneylandParis #nomagicwithoutyou pic.twitter.com/K3eojWbT2I
— ✨dlplicious✨ (@dlplicious) July 15, 2020
✨ 👋🏻 Ils sont officiellement de retour ! 👏🏻♥️ ✨#disneylandparis pic.twitter.com/bHjvR0jay4
— 🧞♂️ Disney Cave 0f Wonders 💫🏰 (@DisneyCave0f) July 15, 2020
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It is so good to see the parks at Disneyland Paris open again. We hope everyone who decides to visit, stays safe and follows all of the safety protocols put into place by Disney.
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