Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Disneyland, Knott’s and other Southern California theme parks don’t meet new requirements for reopening

The state issued new protocols for theme parks to reopen. Initially that brought a glimmer of hope, but meeting the requirements may take many more months, leaving the theme park industry and its employees stuck on a ride that just won’t end.

By Madeleine Brand • Oct 21, 2020 • 9m Listen

The state issued new protocols for theme parks to reopen. Initially that brought a glimmer of hope, but meeting the requirements may take many more months, leaving the theme park industry and its employees stuck on a ride that just won’t end. Disneyland and other Southern California theme parks remain closed.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Disneyland, Knott’s and other Southern California theme parks don’t meet new requirements for reopening

The state issued new protocols for theme parks to reopen. Initially that brought a glimmer of hope, but meeting the requirements may take many more months, leaving the theme park industry and its employees stuck on a ride that just won’t end.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Disneyland, Knott’s and other Southern California theme parks don’t meet new requirements for reopening

The state issued new protocols for theme parks to reopen. Initially that brought a glimmer of hope, but meeting the requirements may take many more months, leaving the theme park industry and its employees stuck on a ride that just won’t end.

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