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After being shut down for over a year, it appears that the Disneyland Resort is soon reopening. The park didn’t hit the April 1 date that was the earliest California would permit them to open. Instead, they’re reopening on April 30 with limited capacity and limited attractions (see the full list of what will be open below). The news about a possible reopening came straight from Disney CEO Bob Chapek during an investors call on March 9 (via Deadline), and on March 17, Chapek appeared on CNBC and stated Disneyland will reopen on April 30. This global pandemic represents the longest that Disneyland has remained closed in its year history. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure closed on March 14, 2020.
— Disney Parks News (@DisneyParksNews) March 9, 2021
When Disneyland reopens, it will initially be limited to California residents only (per California’s reopening guidelines). They will manage the capacity with a reservation system. Over 10,000 furloughed employees will return to the job after retraining to work under the new COVID-19 guidelines. The official Disney Parks News Twitter account released a statement, which you can read in full above. And if you’re wondering about the new Avengers Campus, it won’t be ready for reopening day. Chapek stated the new area in California Adventure will open “later this year.”
Official Disney Parks Blog
Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has been open since July, operating at 35% capacity. No word just yet at what attendance capacity Disneyland will have. But we expect the number to be similar. They’ll have a reservation system in place to keep tabs on capacity. Here’s what will be open in each park:
Disneyland
- Alice in Wonderland
- Astro Orbitor
- Autopia
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Casey Jr. Circus Train
- Disneyland Railroad
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Gadget’s Go Coaster
- Haunted Mansion
- Indiana Jones Adventure
- “It’s a small world”
- King Arthur Carrousel
- Mad Tea Party
- Main Street Vehicles
- Mark Twain Riverboat
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Pinocchio’s Daring Journey
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
- Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
- Space Mountain
- Splash Mountain
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Tarzan’s Treehouse
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Enchanted Tiki Room
California Adventure
- Games of Pixar Pier
- Goofy’s Sky School
- Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
- Incredicoaster
- Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind
- Jessie’s Critter Carousel
- Jumpin’ Jellyfish
- Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters
- Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
- Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging
- Pixar Pal-A-Round – Swinging
- Radiator Springs Racers
- Silly Symphony Swings
- Soarin’ Around the World
- Surprise Character Sightings
- The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
- Toy Story Midway Mania!
- Turtle Talk with Crush
And also, don’t expect any shows or parades or character meet n’ greets for some time. According to Chapek “the number of actual shows we can have are greatly limited because of social distancing.” Fireworks displays and World of Color are likely also not going forward for now. Pretty much anything that invites crowds to gather shoulder to shoulder will be out. You can get details about all the specifics at the Disney Parks Blog.
And even though it’s fantastic that 10,000 employees will soon get their jobs back, here’s hoping that Disneyland makes sure that all of their cast members are fully vaccinated first.
Originally published March 9, 2021 with updates on March 17 and April 7.
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After being shut down for over a year, it appears that the Disneyland Resort is soon reopening. The park didn’t hit the April 1 date that was the earliest California would permit them to open. Instead, they’re reopening on April 30 with limited capacity and limited attractions (see the full list of what will be open below). The news about a possible reopening came straight from Disney CEO Bob Chapek during an investors call on March 9 (via Deadline), and on March 17, Chapek appeared on CNBC and stated Disneyland will reopen on April 30. This global pandemic represents the longest that Disneyland has remained closed in its year history. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure closed on March 14, 2020.
— Disney Parks News (@DisneyParksNews) March 9, 2021
When Disneyland reopens, it will initially be limited to California residents only (per California’s reopening guidelines). They will manage the capacity with a reservation system. Over 10,000 furloughed employees will return to the job after retraining to work under the new COVID-19 guidelines. The official Disney Parks News Twitter account released a statement, which you can read in full above. And if you’re wondering about the new Avengers Campus, it won’t be ready for reopening day. Chapek stated the new area in California Adventure will open “later this year.”
Official Disney Parks Blog
Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has been open since July, operating at 35% capacity. No word just yet at what attendance capacity Disneyland will have. But we expect the number to be similar. They’ll have a reservation system in place to keep tabs on capacity. Here’s what will be open in each park:
Disneyland
- Alice in Wonderland
- Astro Orbitor
- Autopia
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Casey Jr. Circus Train
- Disneyland Railroad
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Gadget’s Go Coaster
- Haunted Mansion
- Indiana Jones Adventure
- “It’s a small world”
- King Arthur Carrousel
- Mad Tea Party
- Main Street Vehicles
- Mark Twain Riverboat
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Pinocchio’s Daring Journey
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
- Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
- Space Mountain
- Splash Mountain
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- Tarzan’s Treehouse
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Enchanted Tiki Room
California Adventure
- Games of Pixar Pier
- Goofy’s Sky School
- Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
- Incredicoaster
- Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind
- Jessie’s Critter Carousel
- Jumpin’ Jellyfish
- Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters
- Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
- Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging
- Pixar Pal-A-Round – Swinging
- Radiator Springs Racers
- Silly Symphony Swings
- Soarin’ Around the World
- Surprise Character Sightings
- The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
- Toy Story Midway Mania!
- Turtle Talk with Crush
And also, don’t expect any shows or parades or character meet n’ greets for some time. According to Chapek “the number of actual shows we can have are greatly limited because of social distancing.” Fireworks displays and World of Color are likely also not going forward for now. Pretty much anything that invites crowds to gather shoulder to shoulder will be out. You can get details about all the specifics at the Disney Parks Blog.
And even though it’s fantastic that 10,000 employees will soon get their jobs back, here’s hoping that Disneyland makes sure that all of their cast members are fully vaccinated first.
Originally published March 9, 2021 with updates on March 17 and April 7.
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Tattoos are art. Those who design and ink pieces that will live forever on someone’s skin possess such talent. And some tattooists constantly experiment with different kinds of methods and ink to bring their work to life. Russian artist Maxim Sipakov adds his talents to tattoos in a different way: by digitally adding bright neon lights that animate tattoos and make them especially mesmerizing. We first spotted his work at My Modern Met and instantly fell down a rabbit hole.
It’s like watching someone flip a switch and watching neon turn on. I can hear that crackling light sound effect in my head. And sure, these alterations are all illusions, but that fact doesn’t make them less enthralling. Sipakov tackles all sorts of tattoos from geometric shapes to figures from pop culture such as the Joker (above tattoo by Tattoo Master Murmansk) or Kylo Ren. He seemingly chooses colors and animations to emphasize motion in the finished image. The final product is dreamlike.
If you scroll back through Sipakov’s Instagram feed, you’ll see his art evolve. He started by adding neon motion graphics to soccer players and soccer balls. In those images Sipakov highlighted already dynamic subjects. When he moved into the realm of tattoos (and also nails) he brought movement to static art and added depth. Some of his manipulated tattoos look ready to leap right off the skin.
I adore this one of Appa from Avatar: The Last Airbender (tattoo by Lucas Martinelli).
This manipulation of DuckTales‘ Scrooge McDuck (tattoo by Tattoo Moscow) looks like it should hang above a casino in Las Vegas.
And while these lights are all digital for now, it’s probably only a matter of years (or maybe decades) before we can add effects like this to tattoos for real.
Amy Ratcliffe is the Managing Editor for Nerdist and the author of A Kid’s Guide to Fandom, available for pre-order now. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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By Noel Cody ·April 6, 2021April 6, 2021
Designed for Black women entrepreneurs in the skincare and scalp care industry, Aveeno® created the Skin Health Startup Accelerator program to provide access, education, and resources to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Recognizing the potential of the solutions these entrepreneurs could provide to the industry, Aveeno® and ESSENCE set out to support women who are determined to make a profound impact on the health and beauty of all skin through this information destination and the Pitch Competition.
The CompetitionIn December 2020, Black female entrepreneurs with an innovative product, brand or technology that addresses Black consumer skincare needs were called to enter the AVEENO® SKIN HEALTH STARTUP ACCELERATOR. This pitch competition was designed to propel the business of an emerging entrepreneur by giving her a chance to compete for a $100,000 grant and mentorship opportunities from AVEENO® business leaders, industry experts and ESSENCE®.
The ProcessAfter receiving more than 100 inspiring entries, our panel of judges evaluated each brand’s pitch on their originality, innovation and thoughtfulness, and how they would advance the skin health of black consumers. Then came the live event when entrepreneurs pitched to the judges virtually from all over the country. The judges also took into consideration whether or not their product was different from what is already in the marketplace and how they were aligned with AVEENO’s values—leveraging the power of nature and science. And finally, the judges evaluated the brand’s strategy and business plan.
The WinnerAlodia Hair Care
founder, Dr. Isfahan Chambers Harris, has been revealed as the first-ever recipient of the Aveeno Skin Health Startup Accelerator. Dr. Isfahan will receive the tools and funding necessary to grow her business including a $100,000 grant and ongoingmentorship and a feature in ShopEssence – ESSENCE’s e-commerce portal. Holding back tears and hearing her family cheering in the background, Dr. Isfahan said that, while we see just her, she stands on the shoulders of husband, her family and her customer base, “I’m so humbled and grateful for this opportunity, this is life-changing for us,” she says. “Just to have this validation means the world to us
As a trained PhD Scientist, Dr. Isfahan has used her expertise plus personal experience with damaged scalp and broken strands to launch Alodia Hair Care. The brand offers science-based hair and scalp products made with clean, natural ingredients. After speaking with hundreds of people about their hair care regimens, she saw a trend with textured hair types and scalp disorders, such as seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and dandruff. “I’m honored to be the first Black women entrepreneur Grand Prize winner of the Aveeno® Skin Health Startup Accelerator program,” Dr. Isfahan says. “This is substantial in helping my company grow our business and fill a need that Black women consumers are searching for when it comes to scalp health. The support and recognition from industry-leading brands like Aveeno® and Essence is powerful and so important in building a more inclusive industry, which I’m grateful to be a part of.”
The SurpriseIn a fun and inspiring twist, AVEENO® also awarded a second grant to finalist Ariane Turner, founder of Look Good Live Well. She will receive a $100,000 grant in addition to mentorship session and a feature on ShopEssence. After battling stress-induced acne for most of her adult life, Ariane Turner transformed the pressure to present a flawless face into her skin care brand. Full of nourishing ingredients that support your journey to optimum skin health, these products are specifically for Black women. “I’m excited to use the $100,000 to collaborate with a team of creative Black women freelancers to catapult my business to the next level,” says Ariane.
The FutureLooking forward, AVEENO® plans to continue the Skin Health Startup Accelerator to bring forth opportunities for Black women with the desire to create meaningful change within the skincare industry. “This is only the beginning,” AVEENO® Senior Director, Suzanne Goldstein says. “There is unlimited potential surrounding the impact we can make within the skincare industry and for Black consumers, specifically. The passion Black women have for changing the course of representation in beauty is inspiring and our brand is proud to be able to support their journey.” Visit Essence.com/Aveeno to learn more about Alodia Hair Care and Look Good Live Well, in addition to more about the AVEENO® Skin Health Startup Accelerator, including resources and tools for all entrepreneurs.
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