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Here's when Disney is reopening its global theme parks following COVID-19 closures

• https://www.cnet.com, Corinne Reichert

With its theme parks closed indefinitely during the spread of COVID-19, many are wondering when Disneyland and Walt Disney World will reopen. The theme parks in Anaheim, California, and Orlando, Florida, have been closed since March 12 due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Both Shanghai Disney and Hong Kong Disney closed in late January, followed by the Tokyo Disney Resort in late February. Disneyland Paris closed March 12.

Until they reopen, you can enjoy theme park content through the Disney Magic Moments website like virtual ride-throughs of attractions, Disney World's Happily Ever After fireworks show, a viewing of Disneyland's new Magic Happens parade and sing-alongs with the Dapper Dans from Main Street.

Disneyland: July 17

Disneyland has announced plans to reopen July 17, on the 65th anniversary of the resort. The announcement in June came despite Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to reopen California saying the "highest risk" venues like concerts, convention centers and sports with live audiences shouldn't reopen until "therapeutics have been developed." A COVID-19 vaccine isn't likely until 2021.

The phased reopening will begin with the Downtown Disney shopping and dining district on July 9, followed by both theme parks -- Disneyland and California Adventure -- on July 17 and then the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Paradise Pier Hotel on July 23, Disney said Wednesday.

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