All Disney Theme Parks, U.S. Universal Studios Closing Amid Coronavirus PandemicBy Monday, all Disney theme parks worldwide and both Universal Studios within the U.S. are going to be closed an attempt to stop the further spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
The announcements came in quick succession Thursday, shortly after California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a news conference to deal with the state’s prevention and containment efforts. He outlined the new guidance to cancel or postpone gatherings of 250 people or more in California, but noted that he had spoken with Disney executive chairman Bob Iger on Wednesday, which casinos, card rooms, theaters, and enormous parks like Disneyland would be exempt from the recommendations thanks to “the complexity of their unique circumstances.”
Less than two hours after the presser ended, however, Disney announced that it might temporarily shutter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure starting Saturday, March 14 through the top of the month, a move that Newsom hailed as an honest decision.
“Late last night, California put out a replacement policy on mass gatherings and engaged in deep conversations with Disney and other companies about the way to meet it,” he said during a statement Thursday afternoon. “Using that policy, Disney made the proper call within the interest of public health and agreed to pack up their California parks. Expect more announcements like this shortly.”
And the announcements did come shortly. Universal Studios Hollywood issued a press release that it might close beginning Saturday, March 14, with an anticipated re-opening on March 28.
By evening, Disney World in Florida, Disneyland Paris and Universal Studios Orlando said they might shutter by close of business Sunday, March 15, and remain closed through the top of the month.
The Disney Cruise Line is additionally suspending all new departures beginning Saturday through the top of March. The Disney Company can pay its cast members during that closure period.
Disneyland Resort hotels will remain open until March 16 so guests can make necessary travel accommodations. The hotels at Disney World and Disneyland Paris will remain open until further notice, as will the retail and dining complexes, Disney Springs at Disney World and Disney Village at Disneyland Paris.
Universal CityWalk remains open, as do Universal Orlando’s hotels. Universal Studios Hollywood expects to reopen on March 28, while Universal Studios Orlando are going to be closed through the top of the month. Abroad, Universal Studios Japan remains closed until March 22, while Universal Studios Singapore remains open for business.
“The health and safety of our team members and guests is usually our top priority,” said a Universal Studios spokesperson, adding that they might monitor things and “provide timely updates as conditions evolve.”
Disneyland Resort foresees opening its doors again at the top of the month. it's only the third time in history that the amusement park and resort in Anaheim, Calif., has fully suspended operations. the opposite instances were the Sept. 11 attacks and therefore the national day of mourning after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
“While there are no reported cases of COVID-19 at Disneyland Resort, after carefully reviewing the rules of the Governor of California’s executive order and within the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, beginning the morning of March 14 through the top of the month,” Disney said in its initial statement. “The Hotels of Disneyland Resort will remain open until Monday, March 16 to offer guests the power to form necessary travel arrangements; Downtown Disney will remain open. we'll monitor the continued situation and follow the recommendation and guidance of federal and state officials and health agencies. Disney will still pay cast members during this point .”
The company added, “Disneyland Resort will work with guests who wish to vary or cancel their visits, and can provide refunds to those that have hotel bookings during this closure period.”
Per the California Dept. of Public Health on Wednesday, the new guidance is as follows through the month of March:
The California Department of Public Health finds the following:
All Disney Theme Parks, U.S. Universal Studios Closing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
By Monday, all Disney theme parks worldwide and both Universal Studios within the U.S. are going to be closed an attempt to stop the further spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
The announcements came in quick succession Thursday, shortly after California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a news conference to deal with the state’s prevention and containment efforts. He outlined the new guidance to cancel or postpone gatherings of 250 people or more in California, but noted that he had spoken with Disney executive chairman Bob Iger on Wednesday, which casinos, card rooms, theaters, and enormous parks like Disneyland would be exempt from the recommendations thanks to “the complexity of their unique circumstances.”
Less than two hours after the presser ended, however, Disney announced that it might temporarily shutter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure starting Saturday, March 14 through the top of the month, a move that Newsom hailed as an honest decision.
“Late last night, California put out a replacement policy on mass gatherings and engaged in deep conversations with Disney and other companies about the way to meet it,” he said during a statement Thursday afternoon. “Using that policy, Disney made the proper call within the interest of public health and agreed to pack up their California parks. Expect more announcements like this shortly.”
And the announcements did come shortly. Universal Studios Hollywood issued a press release that it might close beginning Saturday, March 14, with an anticipated re-opening on March 28.
By evening, Disney World in Florida, Disneyland Paris and Universal Studios Orlando said they might shutter by close of business Sunday, March 15, and remain closed through the top of the month.
The Disney Cruise Line is additionally suspending all new departures beginning Saturday through the top of March. The Disney Company can pay its cast members during that closure period.
Disneyland Resort hotels will remain open until March 16 so guests can make necessary travel accommodations. The hotels at Disney World and Disneyland Paris will remain open until further notice, as will the retail and dining complexes, Disney Springs at Disney World and Disney Village at Disneyland Paris.
Universal CityWalk remains open, as do Universal Orlando’s hotels. Universal Studios Hollywood expects to reopen on March 28, while Universal Studios Orlando are going to be closed through the top of the month. Abroad, Universal Studios Japan remains closed until March 22, while Universal Studios Singapore remains open for business.
“The health and safety of our team members and guests is usually our top priority,” said a Universal Studios spokesperson, adding that they might monitor things and “provide timely updates as conditions evolve.”
Disneyland Resort foresees opening its doors again at the top of the month. it's only the third time in history that the amusement park and resort in Anaheim, Calif., has fully suspended operations. the opposite instances were the Sept. 11 attacks and therefore the national day of mourning after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
“While there are no reported cases of COVID-19 at Disneyland Resort, after carefully reviewing the rules of the Governor of California’s executive order and within the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, beginning the morning of March 14 through the top of the month,” Disney said in its initial statement. “The Hotels of Disneyland Resort will remain open until Monday, March 16 to offer guests the power to form necessary travel arrangements; Downtown Disney will remain open. we'll monitor the continued situation and follow the recommendation and guidance of federal and state officials and health agencies. Disney will still pay cast members during this point .”
The company added, “Disneyland Resort will work with guests who wish to vary or cancel their visits, and can provide refunds to those that have hotel bookings during this closure period.”
Per the California Dept. of Public Health on Wednesday, the new guidance is as follows through the month of March:
The California Department of Public Health finds the following:
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