The Orange County Register is reporting that the Disneyland closure is costing Southern California $5 billion. So far the closure has cost the Southern California economy $3 billion and will cost another $2 billion through March 2021 if the parks remain closed. Economists from Cal State Fullerton made those estimates
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California State Legislators visit Disneyland to check on health & safety protocols
California recently announced theme park reopening guidelines. Sadly, Disneyland will not be able to open until Orange County is in the lowest risk tier which could be months from now. According to Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro, both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have been ready to open for months.
No Part-Time Attractions or Custodial from one Union will be laid off at Disney World
According to UNITE HERE! Local 362, which represents some Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members, none of their part-time attractions or custodial cast members will be laid off. Check out their Twitter post below: We have great news! Disney informed us today that as a result of the Full-Time displacement
Celebrate EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays – Events and Activities
We’ve got all the details for this year’s Festival of the Holidays at Epcot! This year it is Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth and takes place Nov. 27-Dec. 30, 2020. This magical event will feature delicious food, fun activities for the whole family and
Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt coming to Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays
There’s a new holiday activity coming to Epcot‘s Festival of the Holidays this year! Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt will take guests all over World Showcase looking for holiday traditions that Olaf has gathered — and lost — along the way. Disney describes the new scavenger hunt below: “To
Disneyland Resort Hotel Reservations moved back to Mid November
The parks at the Disneyland Resort remain closed with no set opening date in sight. Now, Disneyland Resort hotel reservations are being pushed back to mid-November. Guests who have reservations booked through November 7 will need to cancel or modify their reservations. Disneyland is sending emails to guests with upcoming
Some California theme parks are considering legal action to speed up reopening
The California Attractions and Parks Association says that some theme parks are exploring legal action in order to pressure the state into allowing amusement parks to reopen. “All options are open at this point,” said Erin Guerrero, executive director of the California Attractions and Parks Association in a press conference
Must See: Spooky Disney-themed Halloween House in California
If you are in the Burbank California area, you have got to check out this spooky Disney-themed Halloween house! This home is located on North Valley Street near Hatteras Street. The homeowners have done elaborate themes in the past and this year the theme is “Fantasmic”. The display also features
Florida Residents Save Up to 35% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels for Early 2021
Florida residents we’ve got great news for you! Disney World just released a room discount for early 2021. Florida residents can save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights January 3 through April 17, 2021. Guests can book through April 17, 2021. Resort
Disney World Annual Passholders Save Up to 40% on Rooms in Early 2021
We’ve got great news for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders! There’s a new room offer available for early 2021 travel. Stay in the middle of the magic with this great room offer for travel in early 2021—and make the most of your annual pass! Annual Passholders can save up to
Disneyland President sends heartfelt message to Cast Members
Yesterday California released theme park reopening guidelines. Disneyland officials are not too happy about said guidelines. Disneyland President Ken Potrock called them “unworkable.” Potrock has now released a heartfelt letter to Cast Members amid this news. “Once again, I find myself sharing news that I’d hoped would be very different.
Anaheim Mayor releases a statement regarding theme park reopening guidelines
The state of California finally released theme park reopening guidelines today. Harry Sidhu, mayor of Anaheim, took to Twitter to speak out against these new guidelines. Sidhu emphasizes the need for a Tier 3 reopening for theme parks rather than waiting until the required Yellow “minimum” Tier. Right now, Orange
Adventures by Disney Departures Suspended Through December
Disney has announced that all Adventures by Disney departures are suspended through December 31, 2020. This suspension is due to the ongoing pandemic. Guests with impacted trips are being contacted. Adventures by Disney is also automatically extending final payment for an additional 30 days for Guests currently booked on trips
California theme park reopening guidelines will be shared tomorrow
There is a rumor going around that California will finally release theme park reopening guidelines tomorrow. LA reporter Elex Michaelson posted the following on Twitter: NEW: @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom hints that his HHS Sec. Dr. Ghaly will announce new guidelines for theme parks tomorrow…and the state will offer different guidelines for
