Select restaurants and businesses in Downtown Disney are getting ready to reopen to the general public on July 9th while the rest of Disneyland Resort will remain on hiatus.

Downtown Disney’s World of Disney

And we’ve just learned Disneyland is extending a special offer to its Cast Members, giving them the chance to visit the District for a soft opening on Wednesday, July 8th.

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That’s right — Downtown Disney will open on July 8th for Cast Members before its grand reopening on Thursday, July 9th. If you’re a Cast Member and would like to take Disney up on this exclusive opportunity, registration will open today at 5PM Pacific.

Additional information can be found on the HUB (that’s a special internal communications system Disney uses to stay in touch with its Cast Members!). And for all the latest health and safety information regarding Downtown Disney’s phased reopening, click here!

Downtown Disney will reportedly reopen with outdoor dining only. Learn more info here.

Let us know if you’re a Disneyland Cast Member and are planning on going to the soft-opening below!