Disney & Universal ask Gov Newsom not to finalize theme park reopening plans

California Governor Newsom is finally going to issue theme park reopening guidelines this week but theme parks are asking him not to finalize those plans just yet.

The Orange County Register is reporting that the California Attractions and Parks Association asked state officials yesterday to listen to theme park operators’ recommendations and modify some protocols before issuing reopening guidelines.

“We ask the governor not to finalize guidance for amusement parks before engaging the industry in a more earnest manner, listening to park operators’ expertise and collaborating with the industry on a plan that will allow for amusement parks to reopen responsibly while still keeping the health and safety of park employees and guests a top priority,” CAPA executive director Erin Guerrero said in a statement.

The California Attractions and Parks Association represents Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, SeaWorld San Diego, Legoland California, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and California’s Great America.

California theme parks have been closed since March and waiting for reopening guidelines for months now.

“Today California amusement park leaders who have been working for months to prepare to reopen responsibly saw an initial draft of state guidance and blueprint placement for California’s amusement parks,” Guerrero said in a statement. “While we are aligned on many of the protocols and health and safety requirements, there are many others that need to be modified if they are to lead to a responsible and reasonable amusement park reopening plan.”

Theme park officials, state legislators, and city officials have urged the Newsom administration to issue reopening guidelines. Now that they are asking Newsom to hold off on releasing those guidelines, we have to wonder what is in the plans that theme parks don’t like?

Source: The Orange County Register

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