Disneyland Reopening Speculation Superthread

[Corpsebride]

Tortilla Joe’s is open!

I just noticed that on the list of places open in DTD. My joy level just increased massively! Woot!

 

[midnight star]

Excited about this!

I just noticed that on the list of places open in DTD. My joy level just increased massively! Woot!

They have reservations on the DL app! Hurry! Lol

 

[Corpsebride]

They have reservations on the DL app! Hurry! Lol

Omg! Im on it! Thanks!

 

[crystal1313]

They have reservations on the DL app! Hurry! Lol

Gotta get that tableside guac! YUM!!!!!

 

[ycsteves]

Does anyone think that DLR is doing what WDW did when they did a phased opening of Disney Springs for a month or more and then opened the parks, or is that a stretch for DLR? Watching the extra locations and business open at DTD is definitely following a schedule of opening in phases.

 

[midnight star]

Does anyone think that DLR is doing what WDW did when they did a phased opening of Disney Springs for a month or more and then opened the parks, or is that a stretch for DLR? Watching the extra locations and business open at DTD is definitely following a schedule of opening in phases.

I think so. The rules for are basically the same for DS and DTD despite being in different states. Now one thing to watch for as DTD adds more openings is the crowd levels. I’ve been hearing that DS has been crowded lately. Granted it’s much larger than DTD but still. I’m not sure if more places open will draw a larger crowd.

 

[Aurora0427]

Ralph Brennan’s looked like it might be reopening soon when we were there yesterday. They have a decent amount of outdoor seating. Hopefully soon!

 

[disneychrista]

Does anyone think that DLR is doing what WDW did when they did a phased opening of Disney Springs for a month or more and then opened the parks, or is that a stretch for DLR? Watching the extra locations and business open at DTD is definitely following a schedule of opening in phases.

One thing to keep in mind is the parks opening (right now) are not in Disney’s hands. The state of California is not allowing theme parks to open. I am pretty sure in Florida theme parks were allowed to open when Disney opened Disney Springs but chose to keep the parks closed.

 

[LoriLovesMickey]

We specifically asked a security CM about this and he said that masks needed to be on at all times in DTD unless you were eating/drinking while being stationary. Where is the mask relaxation zone supposed to be? Thanks!


That is interesting because I think a lot of people do not consider DCA an all day park. I know we struggle to find things to do there if we do not have park hopper tickets. We usually end up leaving early. Curious what the DLR will do about this

I definitely don't consider CA an all day park. I don't think I have ever spent more than half a day there. Maybe 3/4?

 

[midnight star]

 

[Aurora0427]

I definitely don't consider CA an all day park. I don't think I have ever spent more than half a day there. Maybe 3/4?

It’s definitely not an all day park for us.... half of the rides my kids are too scared to ride. The others, the little one is too short for. Plus it’s really unpleasant when it’s hot. It’ll be a real bummer if all pass levels can’t park hop....

 

[Evita_W]

One thing to keep in mind is the parks opening (right now) are not in Disney’s hands. The state of California is not allowing theme parks to open. I am pretty sure in Florida theme parks were allowed to open when Disney opened Disney Springs but chose to keep the parks closed.

The parks could reopen for shopping and outdoor dining at the moment with some entertainment mixed in. Knotts did this last weekend and it was nice, obviously I would love for everything to be open, but it was a nice compromise for the meanwhile.

 

[montreid]

I think so. The rules for are basically the same for DS and DTD despite being in different states. Now one thing to watch for as DTD adds more openings is the crowd levels. I’ve been hearing that DS has been crowded lately. Granted it’s much larger than DTD but still. I’m not sure if more places open will draw a larger crowd.

This is the challenge for the dining establishments. Without indoor seating, they are going to be challenged to achieve enough volume to be profitable if DTD continues to limit amount of foot traffic via cars arriving.

This is why having DLR hotels open up may be the next steps in providing crucial foot traffic and a place to return to (take out orders) for DTD establishments to be able to economically stay open while keeping spacing at a realistic level.

 

[montreid]

The parks could reopen for shopping and outdoor dining at the moment with some entertainment mixed in. Knotts did this last weekend and it was nice, obviously I would love for everything to be open, but it was a nice compromise for the meanwhile.

Looked at this. An interesting concept. Say if DLR opens only outdoor dining and shopping. That will open a lot of space outdoors and allow revenue,.merch and eating opportunities.

Knott charging $20 and sold out too. Would be interesting to see a combo announcement of an outdoor opening and hotel opening as Knott's Berry has provided a valid roadmap for this

 

[disneychrista]

The parks could reopen for shopping and outdoor dining at the moment with some entertainment mixed in. Knotts did this last weekend and it was nice, obviously I would love for everything to be open, but it was a nice compromise for the meanwhile.

Yes, technically maybe. But that is NOT what most mean by the parks being open. I also think they would need to do more than just open the stores and a few key restaurants to make it a draw. If they had open DCA for the Food & Wine Fest with a few shops open then it might be feasible. And more comparable to what Knotts did.

 

[montreid]

Yes, technically maybe. But that is NOT what most mean by the parks being open. I also think they would need to do more than just open the stores and a few key restaurants to make it a draw. If they had open DCA for the Food & Wine Fest with a few shops open then it might be feasible. And more comparable to what Knotts did.

Exactly. Say open DCA to paradise pier bridge and the swings and carsland off. On DL side to the castle and populate the hub a few more carts and dolewhip. That'll be a lot of space and opportunity for lots of folk to come. If not enough interest for paid...can pull AP lever for free entry. That'll drive traffic easily

 

[TikiTikiFan]

I definitely don't consider CA an all day park. I don't think I have ever spent more than half a day there. Maybe 3/4?

We’ve spent a whole day there but that’s with all the entertainment going on and a midday break. My kid is also very, very into Cars Land and meeting the Marvel folks. He’ll spend hours in radiator springs just wandering.

But yeah, I agree I don’t think it makes for an all day park when you take away meeting characters and entertainment.

 

[midnight star]

I definitely don't consider CA an all day park. I don't think I have ever spent more than half a day there. Maybe 3/4?

The only time I've spent all day at DCA was when a friend came without a park hopper. It's fun, but I am much more attached to DL.

 

[lindyv321]

DCA is definitely not an all day park for us! If hopping isn’t allowed I will give cancelling/rescheduling our November trip some serious consideration. Well if it’s even open by then that is.

 

[StarlitNight05]

We could make a DCA only day work. We'd just have to incorporate more TS than usual -- probably do lunch at Carthay and then maybe a late dinner at Lamplight. We love all the attractions there, with the exception of the Golden Zephyr and Jumpin Jellyfish. I'd feel a bit antsy not being able to hop, but it'd be a relaxing day at least!