The theme park property will host what Orange County calls a POD, or major vaccine distribution point.
Disneyland will be the first of five Super POD locations in Orange County with the capacity to vaccinate thousands of people every day. The other sites will be announced as soon as their agreements are finalized.
The park’s vaccination site is expected to open later this week.
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“Disneyland Resort, the largest employer in the heart of Orange County, has prepared to host the county’s first Super POD location – performing a monumental task in our vaccination distribution process,” said county supervisor Andrew Do, acting chairman. of the Board of Supervisors.
“We really appreciate the support of the Orange County Fire Authority, our cities and our residents as we continue to implement the COVID-19 vaccine across the county.
A Disneyland executive said the theme park was happy to support vaccination efforts.
“Disneyland Resort is proud to help support Orange County and the city of Anaheim with the use of our property, and we are grateful for all of their efforts to combat COVID-19. After a year in which so many in our community have faced problems without unprecedented difficulties and uncertainties, there is now reason to be optimistic about administering a vaccine, “said Dr. Pamela Hymel, Medical Director of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
More information about vaccine distribution and prioritization in Orange County is available here.
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Disneyland remained closed to the public under state orders to stay home.
Downtown Disney’s shopping district is open with limited capacity and on-site security precautions.
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