The Disneyland Resort theme parks have been closed since March 2020. California theme parks could reopen as soon as mid-March, but will Disneyland reopen then? In order for theme parks to open in March, the counties they reside in need to reach the least-restrictive yellow/minimal tier 4 of the state’s
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Disneyland will be a COVID-19 Vaccine Super Site
The Disneyland Resort theme parks remain closed but it looks like the area will be used for something else in the meantime. Disneyland will be the first super Point-of-Dispensing (POD) site for COVID-19 vaccines in Orange County. Stay at home order extended for most of California The site is expected
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
Orange County Health Agency recommended Disneyland should reopen
The California Orange County Health Care Agency is recommending the state allow theme parks to reopen once Orange County moves into the ‘moderate’ tier of Newsom’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The Orange County Register is reporting that local health authorities have given the green light for Disneyland and Knott’s
Orange County Mayor to reallocate funds to help with laid off Disney Workers
It’s been a whirlwind week for members of the Disney community since the entertainment company announced 28,000 layoffs. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says he will reopen the county’s Individual and Family Assistance Program. He’s willing to reopen the benefits program in response to the massive layoffs at Walt Disney
Officials encourage locals to petition Governor to Reopen Disneyland
Orange County leaders met for a press conference yesterday to discuss reopening the county. The press conference took place with the Disneyland Resort as its backdrop. Three Orange County mayors were in attendance. They discussed the impact that COVID-19 and the state closure has had on businesses and citizens alike.
Governor Newsom unveils new COVID-19 guidelines for California
California Governor Newsom released new guidelines for counties that want to reopen certain businesses. The new plan builds on lessons learned from the first six months of COVID-19 to create a new system for regulating movement and disease transmissions. Newsom said, “We have made notable progress over recent weeks, but
Orange County Officials say Face Mask requirement could last till 2021 at Disney World
It’s no secret how 2020 has been a year full of surprises. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the temporary closure of theme parks, which changed travel plans for many people. Of course, the Orlando area had to implement new health and safety guidelines to help the public. Adopting a mandatory face
Disney Files permits for work in Epcot
The future of Epcot is fueled by the power of imagination. The Disney Park is receiving an incredible transformation that will bring new entertainment and offerings for guests. Despite the setbacks of this year, the Walt Disney Imagineering Team is continuing work on new Epcot projects. For instance, the Orange
Mayor Demings “Fairly Comfortable” with Disney World Reopening
The Disney World reopening is starting this coming weekend. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will reopen Saturday, July 11, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening Wednesday, July 15. In a recent press conference, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings addressed a question regarding his opinion of the decision for
Disney wins legal battle against Orange County Property Appraiser
Walt Disney World Resort recently won a decisive legal victory against the Orange County tax appraiser’s office. The new legal determination could potentially save both Disney and other major hotel-resort company owners millions of dollars in taxes. The lawsuit between the Disney company and Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh
Orange County requires everyone to wear a mask in public
Earlier today, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings issued a statement in regards to new health and safety precautions. The central Florida area has seen a resurgence of the COVID-19 virus in the past 10 days. Starting this weekend, every person in Orange County must wear a face mask in public.
Disney World suing Orange County over property taxes
Taxes! Taxes! Beautiful, lovely taxes! Those who watched Disney’s animated Robin Hood movie might remember this particular Prince John quote. Unfortunately, taxes are something Disney is not excited about these days. The Walt Disney Company is suing Orange County’s Property Appraiser, Rick Singh, over their Walt Disney World property taxes. Disney
Face Masks not Required in Orange County California but Recommended
The Orange County Register is reporting that Orange County California is no longer requiring face masks to be worn in public. While masks are no longer required, they are still “strongly recommended”. Orange County Health Care Agency Director Dr. Clayton Chau said that while he believes wearing cloth masks helps
