BREAKING: California Announces Theme Park Reopening Plans, Disneyland Can Reopen in Yellow Tier at 25% Capacity

During today’s COVID-19 briefing, California Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, finally gave an update on long-awaited theme park reopening guidances. Dr. Ghaly spoke on the visits made to currently-open theme parks, like Walt Disney World, remarking on higher-risk and lower-risk settings that were analyzed by their team: The theme park industry has been … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Disney California Adventure Starbucks Ceramic Tumbler Featuring Avengers Campus Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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Baristas, assemble! The first of this year’s newest Starbucks tumblers has arrived, and it’s themed to none other than Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort. Best of all, this ceramic tumbler is one of the first pieces of merchandise to feature the all-new, upcoming Avengers Campus. The cheery yellow ceramic tumbler features the many lands … Read more

California’s Secretary of Health and Human Services Says There’s “No Promise of a Specific Date” for Theme Park Reopening Guidelines

It seems that the fight to reopen California’s theme and amusement parks has no deadline for a conclusion. In a press conference earlier today, the state’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Mark Ghaly, stated that there’s “no promise of a specific date” for new reopening guidelines. The conference also mentioned that a new … Read more

Orange County Health Care Agency Recommends Disneyland Resort Parks Reopen

While Disneyland and Disney California Adventure await new reopening guidelines from the State of California, one local agency has given its own recommendation on the matter. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald, the Orange County Health Care Agency has recommended that the parks reopen at 25% capacity once the county, which is home … Read more

Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood and Other California Theme Parks Push Back on State’s Draft Reopening Plan; Parks Would Open No Earlier than November Under Current Plan

The Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood are pushing back against California Governor Gavin Newsom’s theme park reopening plan, which was postponed earlier today. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald, California Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly stated: “Given the size and operational complexities of these unique sectors, we are seeking additional … Read more

PHOTOS: Mickey Floral Planter Refreshed at Disneyland Entrance; Social Distancing Signage Installed at Disney California Adventure

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Even though a formal reopening date hasn’t been announced yet, preparations are well underway to get Disneyland and Disney California Adventure ready for guests. Over at Disneyland, the Mickey Mouse floral planter that greets guests as they enter the park has undergone a serious refreshing. With Disneyland closed since March, Mickey had started to fade, … Read more

PHOTOS: Ticket Booth Displays Illuminated, Plus More Reopening Prep at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure

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Though Disneyland Resort has canceled reservations through September 26, the parks are still showing signs of reopening soon. We recently saw health and safety signs go up outside the park entrances, and now screens are on at the park ticket booths throughout the day. Right now, the screens just display the Disneyland Resort logo. Typically, … Read more

PHOTOS: California Wildfires Cause Smoky Skies Over Disneyland Resort

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With over two million acres burned so far in the devastating California wildfires, the skies over the Disneyland Resort today are not as magical as they usually are. Here’s what the skies currently look like over the Downtown Disney District. The view iconic Disneyland Railroad Main Street Station is masked in an orange haze. In addition to … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Prepare for Imminent Reopening with New Health & Safety Signage at Park Entrances

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Health and safety reminder signs have been added to the entrances of the Disneyland Resort theme parks, indicating the parks will be opening soon. Instagram user Devin (@dev_is_the_dis) provided us with photos of signs in front of both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. A Cast Member was placing signs outside Disneyland Park when Devin … Read more

PHOTOS: Preparations Underway for Reopening of Disney California Adventure

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Though Disneyland Resort has sent cancellation emails to guests through September 19, the theme parks are still preparing to reopen soon. As we checked out the entrance to Disney California Adventure, we first noticed a crane hard at work in the distance. We could see Cast Members walking around Buena Vista Street. There was a … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Discusses Disney Parks Reopening in New Interview, Says “We’re Ready” to Reopen Disneyland Resort Parks When Guidelines Permit

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro says that Disney is “ready” to reopen the parks of the Disneyland Resort as soon as California guidelines allow in a recent interview. D’Amaro recently made the statement on “The Dow Report,” a show hosted by U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow. As he stated, … Read more