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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

2021 Could Be Another “Lost Year” for Disney Parks According to Analyst’s New Report

The Disney theme parks could be facing another “lost year” in 2021 according to an analyst’s new report after an almost $10 billion drop in revenue in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Disney stock was upgraded by Deutsche Bank analysts based on the strength of the Disney+ streaming service although the company’s theme park 2021 Could Be Another “Lost Year” for Disney Parks According to Analyst’s New Report

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 Rumor Round Up August 2020

Welcome to the August edition of Disney Rumor Round Up! You can check out the July 2020 installment here. Walt Disney World has been open for over a month now and things have picked up in many ways, so let’s dive in! Disclaimer: any rumors mentioned in this article are not confirmed by Disney, and may Disney Rumor Round Up August 2020

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

Pull Your Dress Down, Your Jealousy is Showing: Why I Will No Longer Feel Guilty About Going to Disney

Maybe I’m the only one who faces this, but I’m willing to bet I’m not.  My family and I travel to Disney at least once a year, and most of the time, twice a year.  When I mention that I will be off from work, I get the usual question of “Where you going?” Everyone Pull Your Dress Down, Your Jealousy is Showing: Why I Will No Longer Feel Guilty About Going to Disney