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Here is one thing the pandemic has not changed: No one ever lost a buck overestimating the devotion of Disney Park fans.
If you think Disney’s recent announcement that it will soon be charging $75 a head for the thrill of wandering around California Adventure to buy and eat things while admiring the entrances to still-closed rides is nuts, I am here to tell you that it is not.
In recent years, I have grappled with Disney’s many attempts to overturn my family’s deep-seated love of the parks with rampant consumerism, and this seemed like just one more. When Downtown Disney reopened in July, there was no way we were setting foot anywhere near it. Even amid coronavirus surges, the mask wars were raging in Orange County and my husband was too high-risk for any of us to go out much, even fully masked and socially distant.
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There s a lot on deck for theme parks in the coming months, particularly where Disney is concerned. As the East Coast resort prepares for its milestone anniversary, Disneyland Resort takes another step forward on its year-long road toward reopening. We ve also got some truly out-of-this-world news. Here s all the theme park news you need to know, in this galaxy and beyond:
DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE IS REOPENING (SORT OF)
Disney California Adventure, one of the two parks comprising Disneyland Resort, will at long last bring guests back into its coastal grounds for a new ticketed dining event starting next month. Attractions will not be in operation as per current California COVID-19 restrictions, and while there will be an aspect of carefully crafted entertainment as per Disneyland President Ken Potrock, food and beverage seem to be the main focus here. Still, fans are elated; the experience, offering theme park flavors multiple days per week, will undoubtedly provide a contr