It’s been 6 months since Main Street USA first sat empty. It’s been empty ever since as Disneyland continues to wait for state of California approval to reopen. Now, an association that Disneyland and other California theme parks are members of is calling on Governor Newsom to allow them to reopen.
According to a report from the OC Register, California Attractions and Parks Association executive director Erin Guerrero is calling on Newsom to offer guidance for theme parks, something that the governor has been reluctant to do so far. Newsom has teased an announcement, but hasn’t given specifics yet. Here’s the statement (via OC Register).
California’s amusement parks urge the governor to issue amusement park guidelines expeditiously so these vital community attractions can reopen their doors in a responsible manner and get residents back to work.
Six months ago California’s amusement parks and attractions made the difficult decision to close voluntarily in response to COVID — and the impacts have been devastating. Tens of thousands of jobs have been weighing in the balance. Hundreds of millions of tax revenue that support critical local, state, and federal programs, lost. And local businesses that rely on amusement parks continue to struggle, with many closing permanently.
Over those six months, parks crafted detailed plans to reopen — they include capacity reductions, face covering requirements, robust health and safety protocols for both guests and employees, and significant modifications to support physical distancing. These practices will promote health and safety in ways that many activities Californians are currently engaging in won’t. However, in order to reopen, parks require guidance from the state and that guidance has not been forthcoming.
As evidenced by the many open amusement parks in the United States and around the world, visiting an attraction will not look the same as before COVID, but California’s amusement parks are ready to responsibly reopen
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Hey Mike, How is Funderland open with rides in Sacramento? It’s a Theme Park with rides?
Its a shame that susney only thinks about money. Its corporate greed. Disney is non essential. As a cm i seen alot of shady things happen its wealth before health. Shame on disney