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Anaheim, CA - July 09: A view of an expedition's wrecked boat that was taken over by chimpanzees during the Jungle Cruise ride at Adventureland, Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, on Friday, July 9, 2021. The official reopening of Jungle Cruise will be on July 16, 2021, with new adventures, an expanded storyline and more humor as skippers take guests on a tongue-in-cheek journey along some of the most remote rivers around the world at Disneyland. What's new: The expanded backstory centers around Alberta Falls, the granddaughter of the world-renowned Dr. Albert Falls, who is now proprietor of the Jungle Navigation Company Ltd. New scenes include: A safari of explorers from around the world finds itself up a tree after the journey goes awry. Chimpanzees have taken over the expedition's wrecked boat. A Lost & Found location has turned into a Gift Shop run by Alberta's longtime friend, Trader Sam. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK, JUNE 30, 2021. Respected psychotherapist Esther Perel is seen at her home in Manhattan with her new board game, "Where Should We Begin." Perel is known best for her marriage/couple counseling, and also has the podcast Where Should We Begin. 06/30/2021 Photo by Jesse Dittmar / For The Times

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EXCLUSIVE TO LA TIMES FOR 24 HOURS. SUMMER OF SEA MONSTERS - Jack Dylan Grazer and Jacob Tremblay lend their voices to sea monsters Alberto and Luca, who are fascinated with all things human. The duo ventures into the Italian seaside village of Portorosso for an unforgettable summer. Directed by Academy Award® nominee Enrico Casarosa ("La Luna") and produced by Andrea Warren ("Lava," "Cars 3"), Disney and Pixar's "Luca" debuts on Disney+ on June 18, 2021. © 2021 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

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