Category: reopening

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…

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Orange County Moves into Less-Restrictive Reopening Tier

May 18, 2021
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Some businesses in Orange County, Calif. will be allowed to boost capacity as the region slides into California’s less-restrictive reopening tier May 19. Improving COVID-19 metrics permit the county to enter the yellow tier under the state’s blueprint for a safer economy, the California Department of Health said May 18. The new tier will allow…

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Orange County is Hitting Yellow Tier Metrics

May 11, 2021
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Orange County, Calif. has begun to close in on entering the state’s least-restrictive COVID-19 stage after reporting three consecutive days of yellow tier metrics. According to metrics released May 9, the county’s daily case rate per 100,000 people was down to two, qualifying it for yellow tier status. The other two metrics required to make yellow tier, overall positivity rate and health equity…

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Orange County Attractions Rise Again

May 7, 2021
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Two iconic Orange County entertainment sites welcomed back guest May 6 after being closed more than a year. In Irvine, Calif., the Orange County Great Park’s hot air balloon took flight for the first time in about 14 months. “We’re very excited to be able to resume a flight on the balloon,” city spokesperson Kristina Perrigoue told The Epoch Times….

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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…

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Michigan Gov. Whitmer to Tie COVID Vaccinations to Reopening

April 29, 2021
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday announced a plan to tie the state’s reopening and lifting of restrictions to the rate at which residents get the COVID-19 vaccination jab. The effort dubbed the “MI Vacc to Normal” plan lays out four milestones based on the rate of vaccinations against the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus,…

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Nabbing Tickets is a Rollercoaster Rush for Disneyland Fans

April 16, 2021
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Disneyland fans are flocking to their keyboards to nab reservations for the opening days of Disneyland in an effort they say has proved time consuming and stressful. “It was obscene,” said Disneyland devotee Nikki Melland, who said it took hours to secure her desired dates. “It was insane, for sure.” Disneyland will reopen April 30…

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Newsom Announces California Will Fully Reopen June 15, As Recall Looms

April 11, 2021
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.—California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on April 6 that the state will fully reopen its economy on June 15. That’s the plan as long as the state has enough COVID-19 vaccines for those age 16 and older and hospitalization rates are low and stable. In California, 20 million vaccines have been administered, including…

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‘Full Speed Ahead’: Officials React to California’s Planned Reopening

April 7, 2021
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A small business watchdog is encouraging Orange County residents to support locally-owned shops in droves when California lifts its COVID-19 restrictions in June. “We’re excited about the reopening and we’re encouraging as many Californians to get out there and shop at your local toy store, restaurant, auto shop, café,” John Kabateck, California director of the National Federation of Independent…

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Disneyland Reservations Expected to Be a Hot Commodity During Limited Reopening

April 7, 2021
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Disneyland fans can begin making reservations for the happiest place on earth April 12, but fans worry nabbing a slot could be easier said than done. “I do think they will go fast,” Marianne Rice, who has been an annual pass holder since 2005, told The Epoch Times. “If Touch of Disney tickets are any…

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