Westminster’s ice rink is closing at the end of the month: A spokesperson cited the COVID-19 pandemic as the primary reason for shuttering operations.
ocregister.com/2024/03/19/westminsters-ice-rink-is-closing-at-the-end-of-the-month/
Niles: My favorite theme park moments of 2023: These six new rides and experiences were proof that the industry has fully emerged from the pandemic.
ocregister.com/2023/12/26/niles-my-favorite-theme-park-moments-of-2023/
Visit Anaheim says pandemic relief funds were properly spent, won’t give city the money back
ocregister.com/2023/11/25/visit-anaheim-says-pandemic-relief-funds-were-properly-spent-wont-give-city-the-money-back/
Atlanta Hawks help bring grocery giveaway to Hispanic community: Around midday on Saturday, a line of dozens of cars stretched along Buford Highway.
ajc.com/news/georgia-news/atlanta-hawks-help-bring-grocery-giveaway-to-hispanic-community/PX6H7XPHQVB7JD2DODBPIVLI34/
Lawmaker wants federal agencies to investigate Anaheim’s use of pandemic relief money
ocregister.com/2024/01/31/lawmaker-wants-federal-agencies-to-investigate-anaheims-use-of-pandemic-relief-money/
L.A.’s Center Theater Group Lays Off Staff and Halts Work on One Stage: With box office revenues, subscriptions and donations all down since the pandemic ...
nytimes.com/2023/06/16/theater/los-angeles-center-theater-group.html
California man sets world record after visiting Disneyland for 2,995 days: Jeff Reitz started visiting the theme park in Anaheim in 2012, when he was unemployed ...
theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/25/california-disneyland-world-record-most-visits
Visit Anaheim to respond soon to city’s demand to return $1.5 million of pandemic money
ocregister.com/2023/08/30/visit-anaheim-to-respond-soon-to-citys-demand-to-return-1-5-million-of-pandemic-money/
NAMM Show to pivot again as world’s biggest annual music instrument and equipment show rebounds from pandemic
sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/music/story/2023-04-13/namm-show-to-pivot-again-as-worlds-biggest-annual-music-instrument-and-equipment-show-rebounds-from-pandemic
Look: California man earns world record for 2,995 consecutive Disneyland visits - UPI.com
upi.com/Odd_News/2023/02/21/Guinness-World-Records-most-consecutive-Disneyland-visits/4961677003073/
Shanghai Disney guests kept in closed park for virus testing: BEIJING (AP) — Visitors to Shanghai Disneyland were temporarily blocked from leaving as part of ...
apnews.com/article/travel-health-china-shanghai-1fdb6be4b8766448c49c821082e952a4
Free testing lasts for days: Corona lockdown locks Chinese at Disneyland: China continues to drive a zero-covid strategy. Again and again, lockdowns are declared ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Corona-Lockdown-sperrt-Chinesen-im-Disneyland-ein-article23686841.html
Lockdown includes visitors at Disneyland Shanghai: Visitors to Disneyland in Shanghai will also feel China's strict zero-Covid policy. Because of new outbreaks ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Lockdown-schliesst-Besucher-im-Disneyland-Shanghai-ein-article23688142.html
Quick Glance: Shanghai Disneyland tourists are being held hostage until they test Covid negative.
- After a single Covid-19 case was documented, visitors to the Shanghai Disney Resort were locked inside the happiest place on Earth.
- The rides, meanwhile, will continue to operate for those who are trapped within the Disney theme park.
- The Shanghai administration announced on the Chinese social media platform WeChat that individuals are not permitted to enter or exit the park.
- This isn't the first time Shanghai Disney has been shut down.
In Anaheim, taco vendors and officials play a game of a cat-and-mouse: Sometimes employing lookouts, street taco vendors stay a step ahead of Anaheim's ...
latimes.com/california/story/2022-12-21/anaheim-taco-stands
Disneyland plans to keep its gates open through the holidays: “This holiday season, Disneyland shouldn’t experience the pre-pandemic need to close the gates .. ...
latimes.com/california/story/2022-12-29/disneyland-plans-to-keep-its-gates-open-through-the-holidays-despite-large
Corona lockdown: Visitors detained in Disney Land Shanghai: Visitors to the theme park were surprised by a corona lockdown. They are not allowed to leave the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/corona-lockdown-besucher-in-disney-land-shanghai-festgehalten-li.282674
Shanghai Disneyland to remain temporarily closed starting Nov. 29: The Shanghai Disney (DIS.N) Resort said on Monday it will be temporarily closed starting ...
reuters.com/world/china/shanghai-disneyland-remain-temporarily-closed-starting-nov-29-2022-11-28/
Disney World Is About To Get A Lot More Expensive: Starting next month, visiting "The Happiest Place on Earth" will require a bigger budget.
forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2022/11/16/disney-world-expensive-ticket-hike/
Tokyo Disneyland operator's net profit surges in post-COVID rebound - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230427/p2g/00m/0bu/040000c
Anaheim Elementary students explore while reconnecting after pandemic closures: Before- and after-school classes part of an Expanded Learning Opportunities ...
ocregister.com/2022/12/11/anaheim-elementary-students-explore-while-reconnecting-after-pandemic-closures
Ex-controller for Anaheim companies gets 5 years for embezzlement: Rosalba Meza, 48, of Dana Point, pleaded guilty Dec. 12 to embezzlement, cheating on her taxes ...
ocregister.com/2023/04/17/ex-controller-for-anaheim-companies-gets-5-years-for-embezzlement
Tokyo Disneyland Operator Eyes Strategy Changes upon 40th Anniversary: In a bid to boost customer satisfaction, Tokyo Disneyland has produced a new version of ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/travel-spots/20230414-103513/
Shanghai Disney to re-open parts of resort but keep main park shut: The Shanghai Disney Resort said it would open some parts of the resort from Thursday ...
reuters.com/world/china/shanghai-disney-re-open-parts-resort-keep-main-park-shut-2022-11-16/
Disneyland’s Silhouette Studio returns for first time since pandemic: The Silhouette Studio at Disneyland will reopen at noon on Friday, Aug. 26.
ocregister.com/2022/08/26/disneylands-silhouette-studio-returns-for-first-time-since-pandemic
Shanghai officials rush to trace Disneyland visitors after guest tests positive for Covid
ft.com/content/3b301763-ddd8-49a4-9bb3-028ab539907b
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Free for all California students: At least two meals a day: Public school students in the Los Angeles Unified School District and across California will continue ...
latimes.com/california/story/2022-08-15/free-for-all-california-public-school-students-at-least-two-meals-a-day
Anaheim tax preparer admits to role in unemployment insurance scam during the pandemic
ocregister.com/2023/03/15/anaheim-tax-preparer-admits-to-role-in-unemployment-insurance-scam-during-the-pandemic
Anaheim employees a step closer to ‘hospitality worker bill of rights’: The mostly non-union workers say they’ve tallied 25,000 signatures, which they plan to ...
ocregister.com/2023/03/14/anaheim-employees-a-step-closer-to-hospitality-worker-bill-of-rights
Tokyo Disney resort shifts to fewer visitors and better customer satisfaction: The parks' operator hopes to boost revenue by freeing visitors from long ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/10/03/business/corporate-business/tokyo-disney-satisfaction/
More than half of Disneyland’s Magic Happens parade performers return after 3-year break
ocregister.com/2023/02/23/more-than-half-of-disneylands-magic-happens-parade-performers-return-after-3-year-break
Disneyland Monorail resumes nighttime runs for first time since pandemic closure: The Disneyland Monorail has resumed evening service for the first time since ...
ocregister.com/2022/08/18/disneyland-monorail-resumes-nighttime-runs-for-first-time-since-pandemic-closure
Amidst Higher Prices, Disney World Brings Back a Popular Guest Service: Recent price increases mean Disney theme park guests will be paying more ...
sacbee.com/news/business/article272217143.html
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What OC cities make it hardest for public to participate in meetings?: Column: Remote commenting helped during the height of the pandemic, but some (but not all) ...
ocregister.com/2023/02/01/what-o-c-cities-make-it-hardest-for-public-to-participate-in-meetings
Shanghai Disneyland theme park re-opens after three-month closure: More than a thousand visitors streamed in on Thursday as Walt Disney Co's (DIS ...
reuters.com/world/china/shanghai-disneyland-theme-park-re-opens-after-three-month-closure-2022-06-30/
What's coming to Disneyland, Disney World: New announcements from Disney's D23 Expo
usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/theme-parks/2022/09/09/disney-reveals-new-plans-disneyland-disney-world-d-23-expo/8032315001/
Harriette Cole: Should I tell him what he did in my dream?: Harriette Cole: I'm thinking it might be a sign. Plus: I work from home, and my husband ...
mercurynews.com/2022/12/05/harriette-cole-should-i-tell-him-what-he-did-in-my-dream
Angels acquire outfielder Hunter Renfroe from Brewers for 3 pitchers: Renfroe, 30, has hit at least 25 home runs in the last five non-pandemic seasons ...
ocregister.com/2022/11/22/angels-acquire-outfielder-hunter-renfroe-from-brewers-for-3-pitchers
Shanghai's Disneyland theme park to re-open on Thursday: The Walt Disney Co's (DIS.N) Shanghai Disney Resort said on Tuesday it would reopen the Disneyland theme ...
reuters.com/world/china/shanghai-disney-resort-says-reopen-disneyland-theme-park-june-30-2022-06-28/
Expect Disneyland fans to line up for Elliott the Dragon popcorn buckets: The Main Street Electrical Parade returns to Disneyland on April 22.
ocregister.com/2022/04/12/expect-disneyland-fans-to-line-up-for-elliott-the-dragon-popcorn-buckets
California still 176,000 jobs short of full pandemic recovery: Nation’s job market on Friday learned it had fully rebounded from the pandemic’s damage in July
ocregister.com/2022/08/05/california-still-176000-jobs-short-of-full-pandemic-recovery
Video Shows Shanghai Disneyland Visitors Trying to Flee Park Amid Lockdown: Thousands of visitors were tested for COVID-19 and remained at the Disney park until ...
newsweek.com/china-shanghai-disneyland-resort-covid-19-closure-lockdown-tests-1755940
Colchester writer hopes for repeat success with second book: It follows the success of his first novel, Ordinary Angels
gazette-news.co.uk/news/23098052.colchester-writer-hopes-repeat-success-second-book/
VidCon emerges for first time since pandemic shutdown
abcnews.go.com/US/vidcon-emerges-time-pandemic-shutdown/story
Inside Detroit's 24-hour child care: A fragile lifeline for working parents: Jobs are shifting way outside the regular 9 to 5. With child care in crisis ...
freep.com/in-depth/news/local/michigan/2022/10/27/24-hour-child-care-detroit-fragile-lifeline/69573122007/
Disneyland rated a year after its COVID-era reopening: The Disneyland Resort reopened a year ago after an extended pandemic-forced closure ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-05-14/how-does-disneyland-rate-a-year-after-its-covid-era-reopening
Disney World Facing Surprise Lawsuit (a Lot Like Disneyland Suit): Theme-park giant Disney changed some policies during the pandemic, and it's going to have to ...
thestreet.com/investing/disney-world-facing-surprise-lawsuit-a-lot-like-disneyland-suit
Disneyland All-American College Band returns this summer after pandemic pause: The Disneyland All-American College Band was forced to suspend the program in 2020 ...
ocregister.com/2022/04/05/disneyland-all-american-college-band-returns-this-summer-after-pandemic-pause
Disneyland parking trams return after nearly a year of walking to parks: The Disneyland trams returned on Wednesday, Feb. 23 for the first time since the Anaheim ...
ocregister.com/2022/02/23/disneyland-parking-trams-return-after-nearly-a-year-of-walking-to-parks
Disneyland resort president Ken Potrock takes stock at halfway point of phased reopening
ocregister.com/2022/04/01/disneyland-resort-president-ken-potrock-takes-stock-at-halfway-point-of-phased-reopening
Disneyland ‘really close’ to pre-pandemic employment levels: The Disneyland resort has 30,000 cast members currently working with a job fair planned for later ...
ocregister.com/2022/02/23/disneyland-really-close-to-pre-pandemic-employment-levels
Planning a magical Disneyland trip on a budget: 10 tips to save money, avoid stress
seattletimes.com/life/travel/planning-a-magical-disneyland-trip-on-a-budget-10-tips-to-save-money-and-avoid-stress/
Shanghai Disney Resort to reopen some areas, main park and hotels remain closed: Shanghai Disney Resort said it will reopen some retail and park areas from ...
reuters.com/world/china/shanghai-disney-resort-reopen-some-areas-main-park-hotels-remain-closed-2022-06-09/
Rising COVID cases, gas prices not enough to stall Memorial Day travel: More than two years into the pandemic, pent-up demand for travel is compelling millions ...
ocregister.com/2022/05/26/rising-covid-cases-gas-prices-not-enough-to-stall-memorial-day-travel
Whitby Street Angels call for more volunteers on 10th anniversary: Whitby Street Angels is celebrating its 10th anniversary – and is calling on more volunteers ...
thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/whitby-street-angels-call-for-more-volunteers-on-10th-anniversary-3870009
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What’s opening soon and still closed at Disneyland: Some Disneyland and Disney California Adventure rides and shops are returning in the next few weeks ...
ocregister.com/2022/06/30/whats-opening-soon-and-still-closed-at-disneyland
Disneyland closes due to Corona, Hong Kong relaxes: In China, several million people are in lockdown. For more than two years, China had come through the ...
diepresse.com/6114404/disneyland-schliesst-wegen-corona-hongkong-lockert
After a 2-year ban, hugs are back at Disneyland: As the smell of cinnamon rolls and suntan lotion wafted through the spring air at Disneyland on Monday morning ...
nytimes.com/2022/04/18/business/disney-character-hugs.html
Disney parks boss on diversity and preventing division : Parks chairman Josh D'Amaro reflects on changes at Disneyland, now operating at close to full capacity ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-04-28/disney-parks-boss-on-diversity-preventing-division-and-disneylands-electrical
Orange County adds 23 million-dollar ZIPs in pandemic era: 28 fewer “bargain” Orange County ZIPs since coronavirus chilled economy.
ocregister.com/2022/03/30/orange-county-adds-23-million-dollar-zips-in-pandemic-era
Disney guests will be able to get up close to characters starting in April: For the first time in forever, park guests will be able to interact with their ...
usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/theme-parks/2022/03/31/disney-character-greeting-hugs-return/9411459002/
Disney tourists can once again meet favorite characters soon after two-year hiatus
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Niles: Everyone has a different story about what’s happening at Disneyland: Is the resort a pandemic recovery success story or a greedy corporation putting the ...
ocregister.com/2022/02/15/niles-everyone-has-a-different-story-about-whats-happening-at-disneyland
How Disneyland is taking omicron precautions: Here’s the latest COVID-19 health and safety advice for visiting Disneyland right now as the omicron variant causes ...
ocregister.com/2022/01/12/how-disneyland-is-taking-omicron-precautions
Disney World Gives its Biggest Fans Something for Free (No, Really): The theme park giant has mostly been all about raising prices, but the Mouse House sometimes ...
thestreet.com/investing/disney-world-has-something-free-really-for-its-biggest-fans
Minnie Mouse trades iconic dress for a pantsuit. Not everyone's a fan.: The debut of Minnie Mouse's first-ever pantsuit has prompted many people on social media ...
nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/minnie-mouse-trades-iconic-dress-pantsuit-not-everyones-fan-rcna13793
How the pandemic gave MercyMe an appreciation for being in the moment: Frontman/main songwriter Bart Millard says MercyMe’s current tour, which comes to Anaheim ...
ocregister.com/2022/03/21/how-the-pandemic-gave-mercyme-an-appreciation-for-being-in-the-moment
Disneyland won’t be ‘bursting at the seams’ when park returns to full capacity, Disney CFO says
ocregister.com/2022/03/08/disneyland-wont-be-bursting-at-the-seams-when-park-returns-to-full-capacity-disney-cfo-says
Disney to allow Mickey Mouse to hug park visitors again, after years of social distancing
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/disney-mickey-mouse-allowed-to-hug-park-visitors
Cruises: the number of passengers fell by 93 percent: 70 percent of passengers on the Italy-India flight tested positive +++ From January 9th: Israel will allow ...
stern.de/reise/service/-kreuzfahrten--zahl-der-passagiere-ist-um-93-prozent-eingebrochen-31473296.html
As the pandemic recedes, ‘it’s the perfect time for baseball.’ If only MLB could see that.
washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/06/covid-baseball-lockout/
Shanghai Disneyland closes as virus rises, Shenzhen reopens: BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai Disneyland closed Monday as China's most populous city tried to contain its ...
apnews.com/article/covid-health-travel-business-changchun-238e2b5d7109b6a5decffbb40df3e3a7
Will Disney World Ever Sell Annual Passes Again?: The theme park has not sold annual passes for months, but that (briefly) changed this week.
thestreet.com/investing/disney-world-brings-back-annual-passes-briefly
Te haereka ki tōku turakawaewae: returning home: Ruby Solly finds her wall, and her foundations, at her marae in Waihao, Te Wai Pounamu.
thespinoff.co.nz/books/17-02-2022/te-haereka-ki-toku-turakawaewae-returning-home
Niles: Why Anaheim is Disney’s secret weapon for Hollywood success: The D23 convention, which will return this year, shows how the city and Disneyland Resort ...
ocregister.com/2022/01/18/niles-why-anaheim-is-disneys-secret-weapon-for-hollywood-success
Will The Magic Happens Parade Return To Disneyland? Here’s What We Know: Magic Happens' debut was cut short by Disneyland's pandemic closure.
cinemablend.com/interviews/will-the-magic-happens-parade-return-to-disneyland-heres-what-we-know
Shanghai Disneyland tests 33K, closes 2 days over 1 contact: TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Fireworks boomed as the visitors at Shanghai Disneyland waited for their ...
apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-lifestyle-business-china-shanghai-e1bd1d7d07a670f9dca2bfd69dc99386
Our photographers picked their favorite moments from 2021: The year saw ups and downs, as any year does, but despite a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic ...
ocregister.com/2021/12/29/our-photographers-picked-their-favorite-moments-from-2021
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