Disney is postponing the mid-July reopening of its Southern California theme parks until it receives guidelines from the state, the company announced Wednesday.
Disney had hoped to reopen Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim on July 17 after a four-month closure due to the coronavirus. But the state has indicated it won't issue guidelines until after July 4, the company said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom "appreciates Disney's responsiveness to his concerns about reopening amid the recent increases in COVID-19 infections across many Southern California counties," Newsom spokesman Nathan Click said. "The governor, the state and our public health experts continue to be in contact with the company and their workers -- as well as other theme parks in the state -- as we track and combat the spread of the virus.
Disney also will delay the planned July 23 reopening of its Grand Californian and Paradise Pier hotels.
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