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Iger Resigns from Task Force; Theme Park Assoc. Disagrees with Proposed Reopening Rules

UPDATE 1:11PM: According to the LA Times’ Phil Willon, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration has decided to delay the release of its reopening regulations for the state’s theme parks. California’s Health and Human Services Director, Dr. Mark Ghaly, had this to say regarding the delay of the new regulations and standards: Given the size and Iger Resigns from Task Force; Theme Park Assoc. Disagrees with Proposed Reopening Rules

State Official Says California Will Issue Theme Park Reopening Guidelines This Week

Jesse Melgar, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s press secretary, has said that guidelines for the reopening of theme parks in the state will be released this week. According to an article in the OC Register, these guidelines “will allow Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, and other theme parks in the state to resume operations” after being closed State Official Says California Will Issue Theme Park Reopening Guidelines This Week

Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Announces a Loss of 28,000 Jobs

UPDATE: According to an article written in the Orlando Sentinel Wednesday, approximately 6,700 of the workers being laid off are non-union. Take a look at this article for more details. Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, issued a statement today confirming a reduction in staff at the division, affecting 28,000 Cast Members Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Announces a Loss of 28,000 Jobs

State Legislators Send Letter to California Governor Asking Him to Reopen Theme Parks

A group of 19 California legislators from the state senate and assembly signed a letter that was sent to Governor Newsom asking that he issue guidelines that would allow theme parks across the state to reopen, including the Disneyland Resort. After suggesting that information regarding theme parks would be coming “very soon,” Newsom has been State Legislators Send Letter to California Governor Asking Him to Reopen Theme Parks

Disney Rumor Round Up September 2020

Welcome to the September edition of Disney Rumor Round Up! You can check out the August 2020 installment here. Can’t believe it’s fall already! Hope you are enjoying your favorite pumpkin flavored beverage while diving into some rumors. Disclaimer: any rumors mentioned in this article are not confirmed by Disney, and may never happen.  Disney Parks Disney Rumor Round Up September 2020

New Commercial From Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Asks Governor to Reopen Theme Parks

The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, along with the Reopen OC Now coalition, has released a commercial aimed directly at California Governor Gavin Newsom asking him to reopen the state’s theme parks, including the Disneyland Resort. 264,000 jobs lost in the Anaheim area during COVID. They’re our neighbors, our families, our close friends.It’s time to responsibly New Commercial From Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Asks Governor to Reopen Theme Parks

Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Says “It’s Time” to Reopen Disneyland

Today, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock made his voice heard again, expressing his frustration on the lack of guidelines from the state to the editorial board of the Southern California News Group. Without those guidelines, we’re quite honestly in limbo. We are ready to open responsibly, it is the time to open responsibly and it’s Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Says “It’s Time” to Reopen Disneyland