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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 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

California Attractions and Parks Association Calls on State to Reopen Theme Parks

UPDATE 09/16/20: Officials from the Disneyland Resort itself are now adding their voices in expressing their disappointment in the progress that the state of California is making when it comes to new guidelines for theme parks. Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock had this to say: We are disappointed with the state’s lack of progress in California Attractions and Parks Association Calls on State to Reopen Theme Parks

Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Look at Quinjet Inside Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

Recently, a full-sized Quinjet was placed atop the Avengers Headquarters at the Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Both Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Parks President Josh D’Amaro shared a peek at the installation of the plane on their Instagram feeds. D’Amaro was joined by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and Disneyland Resort President Ket Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Look at Quinjet Inside Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

Disney California Adventure Shares Fun Facts About The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure

While there still is no word about reopening the Anaheim theme parks, the folks over at the Disneyland Resort wanted to give fans a taste of the parks with a new “Ride & Learn” video featuring the popular family attraction The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. Take a ride in your clam shell and Disney California Adventure Shares Fun Facts About The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure

My Wish List: Van Eaton Galleries Auction – Disneyland: The First 65 Years

Several times a year, Van Eaton Galleries in Southern California holds an auction of Disney memorabilia. Its latest is entitled Disneyland: The First 65 Years and includes over 1,000 items related to the theme parks. This large exhibit and two-day auction tells the history of Disneyland and Walt Disney World through rare props, signage, costumes, My Wish List: Van Eaton Galleries Auction – Disneyland: The First 65 Years

Worldwide Theme Park Attendance Grew 4% in 2019, Disney’s Numbers Dropped Slightly

While attendance at the largest theme park companies in the world was up 4% in 2019, Disney Parks saw a drop in attendance of 0.8%. Disney did, however, hold on to the top spot for theme park companies and individual theme parks. Attendance numbers at Disney’s domestic parks were mostly flat, but lower figures at Worldwide Theme Park Attendance Grew 4% in 2019, Disney’s Numbers Dropped Slightly