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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

WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney Now Selling Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise

For Disneyland fans wanting a bit of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise even though the theme parks are still closed, there is some good news today with the new Star Wars Trading Post taking over WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney. WonderGround Gallery presents Star Wars Trading Post opened today with a variety of merchandise from WonderGround Gallery in Downtown Disney Now Selling Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise

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

Disneyland Resort Confirms the Addition of Limited Indoor Dining at Downtown Disney Restaurants

With Orange County’s COVID-19 testing numbers improving and the county moving to a less restrictive tier on California’s tracking website, the Disneyland Resort has updated their website to confirm that limited indoor dining will now be available at Downtown Disney restaurants. Per California guidelines, indoor seating is limited to 25% of normal capacity. Outdoor patio Disneyland Resort Confirms the Addition of Limited Indoor Dining at Downtown Disney Restaurants

Disneyland Shares Look at First Steel for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Now Delayed to 2023

Ken Potrock, President of the Disneyland Resort, share a picture and video on Instagram of the first steel going up on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland Park. Potrock also announced that the project, which was originally scheduled for 2022, has been delayed until 2023. I am thrilled to share my “Happiest View on Disneyland Shares Look at First Steel for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Now Delayed to 2023

California Shares New COVID-19 Guidelines, Limited Indoor Dining Could Return to Downtown Disney Soon

UPDATE 09/08/20: As anticipated, Orange County has moved to the Substantial (red) tier, which should allow Downtown Disney restaurants to reopen indoor dining with 25% capacity. Orange County now has daily new cases of 4.9 per 100,000 residents with a test positivity rate of 4.2%. In order to drop another tier, the county would need California Shares New COVID-19 Guidelines, Limited Indoor Dining Could Return to Downtown Disney Soon

Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Talks Safety, Technology, & Disneyland in New Interview

In a recent interview with Roger Dow of the U.S. Travel Association, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro talked about the new safety measures, expanded technology, the economy surrounding the parks, and the status of the Disneyland Resort theme parks. First, D’Amaro talked about trust. He said that the idea of people trusting Disney is a Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Talks Safety, Technology, & Disneyland in New Interview