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Disneyland Pushes Back Its Reopening As New Cases Surge In California

The Walt Disney Company says it is awaiting state guidance before welcoming visitors back to its California parks. The announcement came as the state said 7,149 new cases were reported on Tuesday.

Disney is putting off plans to reopen its southern California parks until state officials issue guidance on how theme parks can allow visitors back, The Walt Disney Company said on Wednesday.

The company had planned to open both. Those openings, and plans to reopen resort hotels, are delayed indefinitely.

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