What to Know about Amusement Parks & Disneyland!
Many popular California amusement parks have been closed since March 2020 and they have plans to reopen real soon with restrictions in place based on the rates of community spread in their respective counties. Look up the risk level tier of the California county right here >
Open amusement parks | Parks open soon | Disneyland | Closed for now | Restrictions by tier
Open Amusement Parks with restrictions
Fairyland, Oakland (Alameda County)
Red Tier as of March 20. Fairyland is open as of March 19 with some restrictions in place. Learn a lot more about Fairyland’s reopening. Website for ticket purchase >
Six Flags Marine World (Solano County)
Red Tier as of March 20. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has gone retro by offering The Marine World Experience (with advanced ticket sales) as a zoological destination hosting special events on the weekends. Rides are not yet open; they plan to open some rides on April 1, 2021. Website >
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Oakland Zoo, Oakland (Alameda County)
Red Tier as of March 20. The Oakland Zoo is open for many popular attractions including the outdoor zoo and gondola. Many restrictions still apply to common play areas and indoor spaces. Rides are not open; no news about an expected start date. Learn about Oakland Zoo’s reopening. Website for ticket purchase >
Happy Hollow Theme Park & Zoo, San Jose (Santa Clara County)
Red Tier as of March 20. The Happy Hollow Theme Park is open as a zoo only with advance reservations. Website for ticket purchase >
Amusement Parks opening soon
Disneyland, Anaheim (Orange County)
This Orange County is still in the Red Tier as of March 20. Disneyland announced Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are planning to officially reopen to California Residents on April 30, with limited capacity. Alameda Mom, Leslie, keeps track of Disneyland happenings on her blog and @tripswithtykes Instagram as well. Keep up with the exciting details on the Disney Parks Blog.
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California’s Great America, Santa Clara (Santa Clara County)
Red Tier as of March 20. Opening Day scheduled for May 22 with the restrictions below in place. Find out more on the website >
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, Gilroy (Santa Clara County)
Red Tier as of March 20. Opening Day scheduled for May 22 with the restrictions below in place. Find out more on the website >
Closed for now: Amusement Parks
Small World Park, Pittsburg (Contra Costa County)
Red Tier as of March 20. Sadly, Small World Park is closed until further notice. Find announcements on their website >
Pixieland Amusement Park, Concord (Contra Costa County)
Red Tier as of March 20. Unfortunately, Pixieland is closed until further notice. Find announcements on their Facebook page >
Rules for Amusement Parks in Orange Tier Counties
Currently, counties in the orange tier permit smaller parks to open with these modifications:
- Capacity must be limited to 25% of the maximum or 500 people, whichever is less
- Outdoor attractions only can open
- Reservations or advance ticket sales required
- Guests are restricted to in-county residents
As of April 1, 2021, the orange tier counties can expand operations subject to these limitations:
- Capacity must be limited to 25% of the maximum number of people the park can safely entertain
- Indoor attractions may be opened at 25% capacity with time restrictions in place
Rules for Amusement Parks in Red Tier Counties
As of April 1, amusement parks in Red Tier counties can open with the following restrictions:
- Capacity 15% of maximum
- Small groups can attend together, a maximum of 10 people or 3 household groups with no intergroup mixing
- Indoor activities are limited to 15% capacity and have time restrictions
- No indoor dining permitted
- In-state visitors only (in some cases in-county visitors only!)
- Online tickets required
This doesn’t mean that our local amusement parks have to reopen or that they necessarily will, simply that it is allowed in California. They have to deal with not only what’s permitted, but what they can staff.
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