Universal Studios Hollywood closed just long enough to complete safety inspections after the Northridge earthquake struck in 1994. Advertisement“It’s like turning an aircraft carrier,” said Scott Strobl, senior vice president of operations at Universal Studios Hollywood. Before the state unveiled the more relaxed reopening plans, a coalition of California theme parks proposed more detailed guidelines to the state. were based on protocols adopted at theme parks that are already open in Florida, Europe and Asia. Disney Chief Executive Bob Chapek announced Wednesday that the theme parks at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim will reopen April 30.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 18, 2021 12:34 UTC