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Disneyland has revealed some major changes to Downtown Disney ahead of reopening. Here’s what you need to know

Downtown Disney shopping and dining reopens on July 9

By Herb Scribner Herb Scribnerhscribner@deseretnews.com
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In this photo taken Wednesday, March 18, 2020, one of the normally bustling entrances to the Disneyland resort is vacant due to the coronavirus closure in Anaheim, Calif. The coronavirus is hitting California’s most famous tourist sites hard. From Disneyland to Yosemite National Park, the Golden State’s iconic destinations are closed or shuttering amenities to prevent the spread of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

In this photo taken Wednesday, March 18, 2020, one of the normally bustling entrances to the Disneyland resort is vacant due to the coronavirus closure in Anaheim, Calif. The coronavirus is hitting California’s most famous tourist sites hard. From Disneyland to Yosemite National Park, the Golden State’s iconic destinations are closed or shuttering amenities to prevent the spread of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Chris Carlson, Associated Press

Disneyland has decided to reopen the Downtown Disney shopping and dining experience on July 9 amid the coronavirus pandemic. But the reopening comes with a number of changes to be aware of if you’re planning to make the switch.

  • Disneyland said: “By visiting the Disneyland Resort, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.”

What’s going on:

  • Disneyland received approval from California to reopen the Downtown Disney district, which will happen on July 9.
  • The district will be opened from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
  • Some locations might have limited hours.

How to enter:

  • Guests can only park at the Simba lot, which is near the Paradise Pier Hotel.
  • Visitors will need to ender from the west entrance near the Simba lot, or the east entrance near Harbor Blvd.

Additional procedures:

  • Guests who visit Downtown Disney will need to pass temperature checks.
  • People will need to wear masks while at the property.
  • Enhanced cleaning measures have been added.
  • Physical distancing barriers and markers have been added.

What else is reopening?

Disneyland plans to reopen its theme park on July 17 — the 65th anniversary of the park’s first day.