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

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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

Analyst Claims Disneyland Resort Has Lost $2.2 Billion in Revenue Since COVID-19 Closure

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The closure of the parks of the Disneyland Resort have been closed for seven months, could be responsible for a massive revenue loss for 2020, according to one analyst. According to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald, MoffettNathanson founding partner Michael Nathanson has claimed that the resort has lost $2.2 billion in revenue during the … Read more

“Open Disneyland” Rally Planned on October 17th as Resort Awaits Reopening Guidelines

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While the Disneyland Resort awaits reopening guidelines from the state of California, a rally is being planned to put pressure on Governor Gavin Newsom. The “Open Disneyland” rally will be held on Saturday, October 17th at 8:00 AM local time. Disney fans, executives, Cast Members and California state legislators are expected to gather at the … Read more

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

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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

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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

Governor Newsom Wouldn’t Answer Question About Disneyland Reopening in Press Conference

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Just days after California Governor Gavin Newsom postponed the long-awaited reopening guidelines for theme parks in the state, it seems little progress has been publicly made. In Monday’s press conference, Governor Newsom ignored a question from the Associated Press’ Adam Beam about when Disneyland could reopen, and instead focused on the second part of Beam’s … 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

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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

EDITORIAL: The Park That Started It All – Celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Disneyland

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In 1955, Walt Disney opened the doors to his ambitious dream, Disneyland. Sixty-five years later, Disneyland has become a cherished destination for generation to generation. Disneyland has been no stranger to change throughout the years, from slight enhancements to the park within the first four years, to more modernizations within the last few years. As … Read more

Take a Vintage Tour of The Happiest Place on Earth with this Summer 1957 Issue of “Disneyland Holiday”

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With Disney Parks around the world still closed, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Thanks to WDWNT reader Don Jones, we’re able to share this look back at The Happiest Place on Earth with the Summer 1957 issue of “Disneyland Holiday!” Note: This article … Read more

Disneyland Resort Can Reopen Under Stage 3 of California’s Reopening Plan; Governor States Stage 3 Could Begin as Early as June

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After beginning the transition into a “full” Stage 2 reopening, it has been announced that California theme parks, including Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm, and more can reopen under Stage 3 of California’s Reopening Plan. According to Brady Macdonald of the OC Register, state officials have confirmed that theme parks like Disneyland … Read more

Real-Life Inspiration for “Gravity Falls” Mystery Shack Saved Thanks to GoFundMe Campaign

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“Gravity Falls” fans, there’s good news: the building that inspired the show’s Mystery Shack has been saved from closure thanks to a crowdfunding campaign! Confusion Hill, a roadside attraction in Piercy, California, was facing severe financial difficulties as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Because the pandemic and California’s Stay-at-Home order have forced the … Read more

Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Speaks About Being Named to California’s COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force

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After being named to California’s COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force on Friday, The Walt Disney Company Executive Chairman Bob Iger spoke out in an interview about what he feels will need to be done as public conversation begins to shift to when and how non-essential businesses can reopen. Iger spoke with KABC about the challenges … Read more

Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Appointed to California’s COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force

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Bob Iger has stepped up to the plate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has now been appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to become a part of the business recovery task force, a group of 70 highly-regarded business leaders designated to lead California out of the economic recession caused by the ongoing health crisis. Bob … Read more

Governor of California Issues Statewide Stay-at-Home Order “Until Further Notice,” Impact on Disneyland Resort Unknown

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With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the rise, the Governor of California has issued a statewide order mandating that citizens must stay at home, with few exceptions, “until further notice.” Deadline‘s Denise Petski reported on Governor Gavin Newsom’s order, which will keep open “essential” businesses, including: Gas stations Pharmacies Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, … Read more

Disneyland Closure Possible After City of Anaheim Bans Large Gatherings in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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UPDATE: A recent update on the gathering ban in California has clarified that the ban does not specifically include Disneyland Resort. https://twitter.com/KendraJames_/status/1238160368385396737?s=20 Disneyland has stated in an internal memo that they are monitoring the developing situation closely. Guests planning to visit the Disneyland Resort should be advised that the City of Anaheim––the home of Disneyland … Read more

Orange County Declares Local Health Emergency Due to Coronavirus Outbreak Concerns in California

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Guests planning to visit the Disneyland Resort should be advised that California’s Orange County, home to the resort, has declared a local health emergency over the looming threat of coronavirus, according to the Los Angeles Times affiliate Daily Pilot. The move comes as federal and state agencies have proposed to use a state-owned development center … Read more

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