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Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test Required at “Mega Events,” Including Theme Parks, in Los Angeles County Starting October 7

September 15, 2021

In Los Angeles County, California, a new policy will require all attendees and employees at “mega events” (defined as events with more than 10,000 people) to have proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative test. According to LA-based reporter Claudia Peschiutta, the Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer said, “[Theme parks] will be … Read more

Universal Studios Hollywood To Require Masks Indoors Again Starting July 18

July 16, 2021

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Yesterday, Los Angeles County announced face masks would be required again as COVID-19 cases rose in the area. Universal Studios Hollywood has now confirmed they will be requiring face coverings “within all indoor venues” again starting Sunday, July 18. This guideline is regardless of vaccination status. California had previously stopped requiring face masks for fully-vaccinated … Read more

Los Angeles County to Require All Residents to Wear Face Coverings Indoors Beginning Sunday, July 18

July 15, 2021

Effective July 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT, all residents in Los Angeles County will be required to wear face coverings indoors, regardless of their vaccination status, according to “Deadline.” The announcement was made by the county’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Muntu Davis. The recent numbers put the county, home to Universal Studios Hollywood, in the … Read more

Indoor Dining Set To Return As Soon As Monday in Los Angeles County, Home to Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk

March 11, 2021

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While outdoor dining was only reallowed in Los Angeles County in late January of this year as a stay-at-home order was lifted, indoor dining has remained out of reach for all restaurants in the county — including those within CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood, and inside the park itself. That may be about to change, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (2/25/21): LA County Supervisors Vote to Open Disneyland Sooner, Flower & Garden Outdoor Kitchen Menus Revealed, Park Hours Extended Once Again at Walt Disney World, and More

February 26, 2021

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, February 25, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

LA County Votes in Favor of Bill Allowing Disneyland Resort & Universal Studios Hollywood to Open in Tier 3 of California Governor’s COVID-19 Plan

February 25, 2021

Los Angeles County Supervisors voted on Tuesday in favor of Assembly Bill 420, which seeks to let theme parks reopen much earlier than currently planned. This bill would allow larger theme parks like Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure, as well as Universal Studios Hollywood, to reopen in Tier 3 of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Blueprint for … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Super Nintendo World Opening Date, Southern California Shutdown, VelociCoaster Trains, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Reopening, and More

December 6, 2020

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from November 30 to December 6, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Our photo reports from November … Read more

Los Angeles County Issues Strict New Emergency Stay-at-Home Order as COVID-19 Cases Surge in California

December 2, 2020

The previous “safer-at-home” order issued for Los Angeles County has just been upgraded to a stricter stay-at-home order, due to an emergency order issued this evening. According to KTLA, all residents within the city of Los Angeles have been ordered to remain home effective immediately. They may lawfully leave only to engage in essential activities. … Read more

Los Angeles County Issues Stay-At-Home Order as COVID-19 Cases Surge in California

November 27, 2020

Just days after a 10 PM curfew was enacted following Orange County, California reentering the state’s purple “widespread” tier of COVID-19, nearby Los Angeles County has issued a stay-at-home order beginning Monday, November 30th and lasting through Sunday, December 20th, according to KTLA. The county, which is home to Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk Hollywood, … Read more

Universal CityWalk Hollywood to Serve as Voting Location for 2020 General Election

October 19, 2020

Universal CityWalk has teamed up with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to be an official voting location for the 2020 General Election. In-person voting begins on Saturday, October 24 and lasts through Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Voters can also return their mail-in ballot in-person at the vote center in Universal CityWalk. Self-parking will be … Read more