As Disneyland faced a massive drop in attendance in 2020, the City of Anaheim and the theme park are making a comeback. According to a report by Themed Entertainment Associated (TEA), Disneyland suffered the greatest decrease in attendance out of the top 25 theme parks in the world. The report shows Disneyland faced an 80.3…
Disneyland Honors Fallen Marine from Afghanistan Attack
Disneyland recently paid tribute to one of the 13 fallen U.S. servicemen who died in the Aug. 26 Afghanistan attack. That marine was Hunter Lopez, 22 from the City of Indio, California, and according to his mother, he was a huge fan of Disney, especially Star Wars. “He’d dress up as a Jedi for Halloween,…
California Auditor: Anaheim Finances Now at High Risk of ‘Distress’
Fiscal problems have been particularly unkind to the City of Kindness, as Anaheim calls itself. According to a new report by California Auditor Elaine M. Howle, Anaheim just was added to the HIGH (worst) category for Overall Risk of Financial Distress. Just 12 of the 423 cities scored by Howle were ranked HIGH. Five were…
Disneyland Has a New Annual Pass Program—Here’s What You Need to Know
By Hugo Martin From Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES—The Disneyland Resort has overhauled its 37-year-old annual pass program to help reduce crowding on high-demand days, replacing it with a program that will require visitors to make reservations before going to the theme parks, while continuing to block out access on the busiest days. By requiring…
Disney Unveils New Annual Pass Program
ANAHEIM—Disney on Aug. 3 unveiled a new annual pass program for the company’s more avid Disneyland fans. The new “Magic Key” program allows for more choices and flexibility, Disneyland officials say. The pass also promises more value as it provides four different options for Disneyland and California Adventure. The “Dream Key” will cost $1,399, or…
California’s Reopening Off to a Slow Start
June 15, 2021
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After more than a year of being restricted, businesses in Orange County, Calif. began resuming normal operations June 15 as the state reopened. “Having our biggest businesses closed down for a year had a devastating impact on hotels, restaurants, shops, [and] many smaller businesses,” Anaheim spokesperson Mike Lyster told The Epoch Times. “This is a very big milestone, but…
Disneyland Reopening Begins Working Magic on Local Economy
May 23, 2021
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As crowds began rushing into Disneyland during its April 30 reopening, the crush of visitors could be felt far beyond park’s green gates. The businesses surrounding the Anaheim, Calif. amusement park say they’re beginning to feel a reprieve following a 15-month, pandemic-induced tourism drought. With the reopening of Disneyland, the city itself says its optimistic…
Deep Dive (May 4): Disneyland Welcomes Visitors Back One Year Later
States across the country are opening up—some more than others. For those missing Mickey Mouse, they can now see, but not hug. Walt Disney’s original theme park reopened for the first time in over a year in Anaheim, California. Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis, meanwhile, just signed a bill banning vaccine passports. He also announced that starting…
Anaheim Officials Eagerly Greet Today’s Disneyland Reopening
April 30, 2021
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ANAHEIM (CNS) – Anaheim officials are excited about the April 30 reopening of Disneyland for its economic boost not only for the city, but for all of the theme park’s connected businesses in its neighborhood. The reopening of Disneyland, which was shut down in March of last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “is a…
Vaccination is the Ticket to California’s Theme Parks for Out-of-State Guests
April 22, 2021
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The state is now allowing out-of-state visitors to attend California’s theme parks—but only if they’re fully inoculated. California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy guidelines were updated April 19 with an addendum that reads: “Fully-vaccinated persons from out-of-state may visit or attend activities or events that are restricted to in-state visitors.” The California Department of Public Health did…
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