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Photos: Disneyland reopens for the first time in more than a year

Emotions run high for visitors and workers alike as Disneyland reopens.

ANAHEIM CA APRIL 30, 2021 - A couple recreate the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt V-J Day photo inside Disneyland as the theme park reopens for the first time in more than a year on Friday, April 30, 2021. The reopening of Disneyland, which was shut down in March of last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ``is a monumental day for Anaheim,'' city spokesman Mike Lyster said.(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

A couple recreates the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt V-J Day photo as they arrive at Disneyland.  (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

By Robert GauthierStaff Photographer 
A woman in a mask greets a visitor in Minnie Mouse garb

The first visitors are greeted inside Disneyland as the theme park reopens for the first time in more than a year.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Two masked girls break into a run

The first visitors are on the run as Disneyland reopens.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Two masked women in Disney shirts and headbands

Park visitors get emotional as they walk into Disneyland.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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The flag is raised at Disneyland.

Disneyland gets ready to raise the flag as the park reopens.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Disneyland employees take pictures before reopening

Disneyland park tour guides get ready to receive guests as the park prepares to reopen for the first time in more than a year.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Two people in masks bump elbows

Walt Disney Co. Executive Chairman Bob Iger elbow-bumps a cast member as the park gets ready to reopen.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

A masked tour guide covers her eyes

A Disneyland park tour guide has an emotional moment.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Robert Gauthier

Robert Gauthier has been with the Los Angeles Times since 1994. He was the photographer for a project detailing the failings of an L.A. public hospital that won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for public service. Before The Times, Gauthier worked at the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Escondido Times-Advocate and the Bernardo News in San Diego County, his hometown.

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