Resort Labor Unions write letter to Governor Newsom asking him to reopen Disneyland

The Disneyland Resort is still waiting for California to issue theme park reopening guidelines so its parks can reopen. Now the Coalition of Resort Labor Unions, which represents thousands of Disneyland Cast Members, has sent a letter to Governor Newsom regarding theme park reopening guidelines. The letter urges the California

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Gov Newsom sent undercover teams to Disney World to inspect reopening protocols

Yesterday California Governor Gavin Newsom gave an update on theme park reopening guidelines. He shared that a team from his administration traveled to Florida to inspect the reopening protocols of Walt Disney World. Inspecting how other theme parks are operating will help his administration issue guidelines for Disneyland and other

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Statement from Disney’s Chief Medical Officer regarding the reopening of Disneyland

Earlier today California Governor Gavin Newsom said in a press conference that the state will be following a “health-first” approach regarding reopening theme parks. He also said that they are in no hurry to release theme park reopening guidelines. Disney’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Pamela Hymel, has released a statement

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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’

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Disney blames State of California for delays in reopening Disneyland

Earlier this week Disney announced 28,000 layoffs across the company. The Walt Disney Co. partially blamed California’s strict reopening rules for massive layoffs in its theme park division after trying unsuccessfully to get officials to allow Disneyland to reopen. Although the layoffs affect employees across the U.S., executives cited in

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California to release theme park reopening guidelines this week

The Orange County Register is reporting that California will be releasing theme park reopening guidelines this week. According to Jesse Melgar, press secretary for Gov. Gavin Newsom, California will issue reopening guidelines for theme parks this week. Guidelines will be issued by the California Department of Public Health. California Health

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Will Disneyland close on the week days when they officially reopen?

The theme parks at the Disneyland Resort remain closed while waiting for the state to issue reopening guidelines. With other Disney parks around the world reopen, there is a lot of speculation about how Disneyland might reopen. Hong Kong Disneyland recently reopened again and is the first Disney theme park

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Disneyland Demands to Reopen in Press Conference Today

In a press conference from Disneyland park today, Disney officials are demanding California Governor Newsom to reopen the parks. Disneyland has been closed for over six months now with no reopening date in sight and no guidance from the state. Josh D’Amaro, Disney Parks, Experiences & Products chairman, and Disney

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Disneyland will be opening soon according to Gov. Newsom

California Governor Gavin Newsom continues to say that theme parks will have reopening guidelines soon. What exactly he means by “soon” is unknown. Twitter user Scott Gustin posted today: “Gov. Newsom talking about reopening theme parks: “We will be making announcements soon as it relates to theme parks,” Newsom said.

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Disneyland is Getting Closer to Reopening

The Orange County Register is reporting that California is getting closer to reopening Disneyland and other theme parks. In a press conference today, Governor Newsom commented on his discussions with major California amusement park operators. “Conversations are ongoing, just as a reminder, for theme parks, amusement parks and the like,”

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Is Disneyland one step closer to reopening?

California Governor Newsom spoke in a press conference today about the State’s theme parks and when places like Disneyland can once again reopen. According to The OC Register, state officials are “actively” working with Disneyland and other California theme parks on a “very dynamic conversation” about how to reopen. Disneyland,

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Disneyland and Union Cast Members Reach Agreement on Reopening Plan

Disney and several Disneyland Cast Member Unions have come to an agreement to bring employees back from furlough when Disneyland eventually reopens. A statement released by Disney earlier this week read, “We have had positive discussions and are very pleased to have signed agreements from 20 union affiliates, including the

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Disneyland Begins Calling in Cast Members for Reopening

The Disneyland Resort has been closed for a few months now due to COVID-19. With plans to begin reopening next month, Disneyland is calling Cast Members back to work. According to Workers United Local 50, which represents 7,850 food and beverage workers at the Disneyland resort, Disneyland was expected to

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