California theme park reopening campaign silenced by COVID-19 surge John Gregory 12/15/2020 Disneyland, Knott's, SeaWorld/Busch Counties with major parks have seen dramatic increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations since early November.
Kings Dominion joins other Cedar Fair parks in limited holiday reopening John Gregory 11/10/2020 Other Theme Parks The limited-capacity event will feature seasonal food as well as some family rides and at least one roller coaster.
California mayors take theme parks’ side, ask Gov. Newsom to change reopening guidelines John Gregory 11/02/2020 Disneyland, Knott's, Universal Mayors of Los Angeles and San Diego were among those supporting a Tier 3 reopening for California's theme parks.
Theme park news: Disney World entrance signs / California risks / Disneyland worker recalls John Gregory 10/26/2020 Disney World, Disneyland Disney World entrance signs are getting a slight makeover to match the new Cinderella Castle color palette.
Disneyland can’t fully reopen, but some DCA shopping, dining will return next month John Gregory 10/23/2020 Disneyland The limited reopening will not include any rides or attractions due to California's current COVID-19 rules.
Orange County health officer flagged COVID-19 concerns about Fun Spot as early as June John Gregory 10/22/2020 Orlando Tourism, Other Theme Parks The email came more than a month before the first Orange County inspection of Fun Spot's Orlando location.
Will California theme parks sue over reopening guidelines? ‘Any options are viable’ John Gregory 10/21/2020 Disneyland, Knott's, Legoland, Universal Theme park presidents used words like "arbitrary" and "unachievable" to describe California's guidelines that would allow parks to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
California theme parks blast COVID-19 reopening guidelines as ‘arbitrary and unacceptable’ John Gregory 10/20/2020 Disneyland, Knott's, Legoland, Universal The guidelines are more restrictive than those in other states and would likely keep parks like Disneyland closed for months.
California will issue theme park reopening guidelines Tuesday John Gregory 10/19/2020 Disneyland, Knott's, Universal The release comes after a month of verbal sparring between Disney, the theme park industry and Gov. Gavin Newsom.