Disneyland Resort to be super COVID-19 vaccine dispensing location
The Disneyland Resort has been designated by the County of Orange as the first large Point-of-Dispensing site to provide COVID-19 vaccines to residents.
“The Disneyland Resort, the largest employer in the heart of Orange County, has stepped up to host the county’s first Super POD site – undertaking a monumental task in our vaccination distribution process,” said acting Chairman Andrew Do, First District. “We truly appreciate the support of the Orange County Fire Authority, our cities, and our residents as we continue to rollout COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the county.”
Disneyland will be the first of five regional Super PODs that will have the capacity to vaccinate thousands of residents each day.
Currently, vaccinations are available to Orange County residents and those who work in Orange County who meet the criteria for what is referred to as “Phase 1a, all tiers.” This group includes law enforcement first responders in high-risk communities and was recently expanded to include those age 75 and older.
“I’m proud to have Disneyland Resorts and the City of Anaheim, both in my Fourth District, be the first of the Super POD sites in Orange County,” said Supervisor Doug Chaffee. “Residents in my district have been highly impacted by COVID-19. These Super PODs are absolutely critical in stopping this deadly virus.”
Disneyland shut down theme park operations in March due to the coronavirus. While portions of Downtown Disney District reopened and even extended into Disney California Adventure, the parks never reopened.
