Disneyland 70th speculations and news

[LKing]

I noticed that July is completely wide open with exception for the 4th. Ticket sales must be low the weekend after the 17th. July 15 and 16 have been blocked on and off during the past couple of months, but the 18th-20th have been wide open.

The D23 event starts at 6:30 am and includes reserved seats for either WOC or PTN/Wondrous Journeys. That's a very long day. Also, it lists one speaker as opposed to a panel. Most D23 events have a panel of speakers and some extra surprises. I'm tempted, but $75 is a lot for an attraction and entertainment that I can see on other days. They are probably targeting D23 members who are flying in for the event.

 

[brightlined]

I've been to a bunch of D23 events over the years, and this might be the first that I can remember that really doesn't make sense to me based on the price. At face value, that feels like a $55 event tops (maybe even $45). If it were a preview before the general public, maybe it would justify $75. (That's partly why I suspected they weren't opening to the public until the 18th.)

If Tom Fitzgerald were there (and I assume he might be a surprise guest) and there was a guaranteed Q&A, that might be a closer draw. (Bob Gurr was mentioned in the LA Times piece saying he had seen the animatronic but was embargoed from talking about it - can't say if that's good or bad.) This project has had its fair share of controversy - can't tell if that's having an impact.

The math of those two days just doesn't make sense. Hopefully, they'll clear it up in the next week or two.

 

[DianaMB333]

Oh no…. I made crazy work/travel arrangements to get there at midnight on the 16th and fly back on the 18th at 5am …

I still hope that they open it on the 17th and do a little extra things for guests at the park…
Is it too much to ask for?

 

[LKing]

Oh no…. I made crazy work/travel arrangements to get there at midnight on the 16th and fly back on the 18th at 5am …

I still hope that they open it on the 17th and do a little extra things for guests at the park…
Is it too much to ask for?

Three weeks ago, they accidently released a Magic Key t-shirt that had July 17, 2025 and "I was there." It was a mistake and they weren't supposed to release it until July 17. It was tagged at $34.99. They only had it out for a few hours before it was pulled from the shelves. I assume they will have non a non MK shirt as well.

It caught my attention because it looks poorly made. It is so thin that you can see the screened Mickey on the back from the front. Also the tag is sewn on so that it leaves a stitched box on the back.

These photos are from MiceChat on Instagram.

 

[mom2rtk]

Three weeks ago, they accidently released a Magic Key t-shirt that had July 17, 2025 and "I was there." It was a mistake and they weren't supposed to release it until July 17. It was tagged at $34.99. They only had it out for a few hours before it was pulled from the shelves. I assume they will have non a non MK shirt as well.

It caught my attention because it looks poorly made. It is so thin that you can see the screened Mickey on the back from the front. Also the tag is sewn on so that it leaves a stitched box on the back.

These photos are from MiceChat on Instagram.
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Dang, that really is thin.

 

[JerrodDragon89]

I feel bad for anyone making specific plans to visit the park on the 17th for this specifically only to have it randomly moved after it was announced to be premiering on the 17th.

I would guess that it could be soft opening on the 16th

They did have previews for WOC, the fireworks, the Pixar and PTN parades so would not surprise me if it soft opens before

Because there is no way they aren't done...feels more like they are just holding it for the date/draw more people again in the summer again more then anything else

 

[disneychrista]

I would guess that it could be soft opening on the 16th

They did have previews for WOC, the fireworks, the Pixar and PTN parades so would not surprise me if it soft opens before

Because there is no way they aren't done...feels more like they are just holding it for the date/draw more people again in the summer again more then anything else

I am only speaking to the fact that it is still on the refurb calendar on July 17th and them doing a D233 "preview" on the morning of the 18th. Both of these make it appear that it will not be open until the 18th.

They could technically do "soft openings" on the 16th & 17th and only do the official opening on the 18th.

 

[LKing]

I am only speaking to the fact that it is still on the refurb calendar on July 17th and them doing a D233 "preview" on the morning of the 18th. Both of these make it appear that it will not be open until the 18th.

They could technically do "soft openings" on the 16th & 17th and only do the official opening on the 18th.

The D23 event is not a preview. It is an exclusive showing before the park opens in the morning.

 

[joseph821]

The D23 event is not a preview. It is an exclusive showing before the park opens in the morning.

Disneyland opened for a private party by invitation only on July 17, 1955. DL opened to the public on July 18, 1955. Lets hope it opens on the 17th.

 

[LKing]

Because there is no way they aren't done...feels more like they are just holding it for the date/draw more people again in the summer again more then anything else

My thought is that they are holding it for the media coverage in the days leading up to the 17th.
Maybe they are taking POTC off of LL in order to make A Magical Life a LL attraction.

 

[LKing]

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[brightlined]

The D23 event is not a preview. It is an exclusive showing before the park opens in the morning.

Weirdly, the event blurb refers to it as a "special preview" a few paragraphs in. Might just be a wording choice (I didn't take it seriously), but it made me wonder if they'd made some adjustments to the event.

Btw - surprisingly/unsurprisingly - the DL slots for the event sold out.

 

[JerrodDragon89]

My thought is that they are holding it for the media coverage in the days leading up to the 17th.
Maybe they are taking POTC off of LL in order to make A Magical Life a LL attraction.

That would be insane

I think the first week it will be insane but after that it should clam down a good deal

But its funny that some will be rope dropping this attraction for sure when it opens