Neighbor Knott's Berry Farm has provided a template for a very limited reopening

Just a few miles away from Disneyland Resort is Knott's Berry Farm, which has found an interesting way to continue operating even though theme parks are currently not able to operate. Instead of running rides and shows, this park has turned itself into a food festival: the Taste of Knott’s. This limited time event will celebrate classic flavors from around the park including new and one-of-a-kind food, drink and merchandise offerings throughout the Ghost Town, Fiesta Village and Boardwalk areas of the park. 

Of course, admission is very limited for this event, and the only way to experience it is to purchase tasting cards for $30 (which include 5 tastings) and are required for event entry and can sell out. 

This new event could provide a template for Disneyland Resort to reopen under limited conditions, especially since Disney California Adventure normally hosts an annual Food and Wine festival, which could be easily modified to run while attractions and shows are closed, similar to the way the Knott's Berry Farm is modifying its food festival to keep its theme park gates open if plans to open the theme parks continue to face challenges from the local government. 

Unfortunately, even though Disneyland's Downtown Disney has been able to operate for some time, it looks like the theme parks are closed for the foreseeable future. However, it is encouraging to see plans being put together still in anticipation for a reopening at some point, and even if talks with the local government do not produce a full reopening for the theme parks, Disneyland could always take a page from their neighbor and open their theme park gates in a very limited way for a food festival or other permitted activity. 

As always, while this situation is evolving, all travelers should check out the CDC's official site here, which has information on the virus and how to prevent its spread. 

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