Theme Parks

Universal CityWalk to serve as vote center for November election

Universal CityWalk was announced Monday as the latest venue that will serve as a vote center for Los Angeles County residents to cast their ballots in the November election.

October 19, 2020 12:01pm PDT

Disneyland employees, fans and elected officials rally in Anaheim to push for reopening

Disney fans, cast members and elected officials rallied outside of Disneyland on Saturday morning to push for reopening after the coronavirus pandemic forced the theme park's closure in March.        

October 17, 2020 9:05pm PDT

California theme parks must remain closed for now, Governor Newsom says

California’s theme parks got discouraging news on Wednesday when Governor Gavin Newsom announced they must remain closed, for now.

October 8, 2020 8:29am PDT

California struggles with theme park reopening rules amid pressure

Facing mounting pressure to let theme parks such as Disneyland reopen amid the pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday delayed new operating rules after industry leaders pushed back against his administration’s initial plans.

October 2, 2020 12:35pm PDT

Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida

Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.

September 29, 2020 3:19pm PDT

Disneyland calls on Newsom to allow California theme parks to reopen: 'It is time'

Disneyland executives are demanding Governor Gavin Newsom allow California theme parks to reopen, warning of devastating impacts if it doesn't happen soon after more than six months of coronavirus closures.

September 23, 2020 8:14am PDT

Orange County community makes desperate plea to reopen Disneyland Resort

Orange County community leaders have a desperate plea for Governor Gavin Newsom to let them reopen, specifically the Disney Resort area. 

September 16, 2020 5:47pm PDT

Universal Studios cancels Halloween Horror Nights due to ongoing pandemic

With the growing health concerns around the coronavirus, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort announced the cancellation of Halloween Horror Nights for 2020.  

July 24, 2020 3:44pm PDT

Downtown Disney reopens to guests with new safety measures in place

Downtown Disney businesses reopened Thursday, spurring some mixed emotions among employees.

July 9, 2020 10:00am PDT

New health, safety measures in place at Downtown Disney

Temperature screenings, hand-washing stations and physical distancing requirements will all be a part of the Downtown Disney District experience when it reopens Thursday. 

July 7, 2020 7:50am PDT

Disneyland delays reopening of theme parks

Disneyland has postponed the reopening of its theme parks, officials announced Wednesday.

June 25, 2020 7:59am PDT

Some think it's too soon for Disneyland to reopen due to COVID-19 concerns

The 'Happiest Place on Earth' has announced that it will reopen on July 17th. 

June 16, 2020 10:35pm PDT

Online petition to delay July reopening of Disneyland Resorts gains momentum

An online petition urging a delay of the scheduled reopening of the Disneyland Resort due to the risk of guests contracting coronavirus has acquired more than 26,000 signatures as of this morning.

June 13, 2020 12:38pm PDT

Disneyland Resort announces plans to reopen parks on July 17

After being closed since March the ‘happiest place on earth’ is set to reopen to the public. 

June 10, 2020 3:47pm PDT

Knott's Berry Farm offering curbside pickup for their iconic boysenberry plants

You can now have Knott's Berry Farm iconic boysenberries grow in your house!

May 21, 2020 1:00pm PDT