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)

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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.

A park visitor swoops another one in for a kiss

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

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)

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)

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)

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