Disneyland Adopting Additional Health & Safety Protocols Including Signs in Spanish After Visit From Health Care Officials

Orange County Health Care Agency officials have visited Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney District to observe the health and safety protocols the resort has put in place. Following the tour, Disneyland is implementing several recommendations from the officials, including: Adding Spanish language signs with health and safety information Placing social distancing markers outside … Read more

Disneyland Resort Sending Cancellation Emails to Guests With Reservations Through October 24

While Walt Disney World’s phased reopening is well underway, the Disneyland Resort’s reopening remains stalled, with hotel cancellations now extending through October 24. Guests with existing reservations has begun to receive emails notifying them of the cancellation, which read as follows: Dear Guest,  We are sorry to inform you that your upcoming visit with us … 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

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

Sleeping Beauty Castle

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

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

Disneyland Resort Sending Cancellation Emails to Guests With Reservations Through October 17

While Walt Disney World’s phased reopening is well underway, the Disneyland Resort’s reopening remains stalled, with hotel cancellations now extending through October 17. Guests with existing reservations has begun to receive emails notifying them of the cancellation, which read as follows: Dear Guest,  We are sorry to inform you that your upcoming visit with us … Read more

Disneyland Resort to Lay Off Nearly 2,700 Non-Union Cast Members

Nearly 2,700 non-union cast members are expected to be laid off at the Disneyland Resort as part of the recent wave of layoffs at Disney Parks affecting 28,000 Cast Members. As part of a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice filed with the State of California notified of the layoffs of 2,691 Cast … Read more

Senator Pat Bates Urges California Governor to Reconsider Position on Reopening California’s Theme Parks

California senator and former Disneyland employee Pat Bates is “shocked and heartbroken” to learn that 28,000 Cast Members are being laid off at Disney Parks. The layoff announcement was made today by Disney Parks Chairman, Josh D’Amaro: In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on our business, including limited capacity due to physical distancing requirements … Read more