Disneyland Reopening Speculation Superthread

[ycsteves]

We always go to space mtn first!! Always!

I have only gone before rope drop once and it was last February for rise, but we didn't get on rides right away so I have never been the first group of the day. I'm kinda hoping to be the first party for at least one ride!

 

[CO2CA]

It would be Indy for us...or Pirates! We usually decide while running walking through Adventureland

 

[upritbass]

Which ride would you want to be the first group back on?

VGC lobby for my morning coffee.

 

[ycsteves]

VGC lobby for my morning coffee.

I love it!!! My husband mentioning getting coffee was his first priority once he gets there and it took me a while, but now I get why!

 

[ycsteves]

It would be Indy for us...or Pirates! We usually decide while running walking through Adventureland

Definitely a nice run/walk lol. I have thought about being in an indie car without party by ourselves..... I'm hoping that's what they mean by capacity on indoor rides lol

 

[montreid]

I love it!!! My husband mentioning getting coffee was his first priority once he gets there and it took me a while, but now I get why!

Would especially be true if ROTR matches WDW methods - hanging in the lobby or 2nd floor and tapping along at 7AM with a cup of joe

 

[ycsteves]

Would especially be true if ROTR matches WDW methods - hanging in the lobby or 2nd floor and tapping along at 7AM with a cup of joe

Yes I 2ould not mind waiting with coffee for my time slot, especially with a limited capacity. No stress about the lines.

 

[MintRR]

Okay, I just booked a speculative hotel reservation (Tropicana Inn & Suites) for random April weekend. They have their $99/night promo for April...might be a good option for those wanting/needing hotel on the books!

 

[DiznyDiva]

I'm confused.. IF the California only stays through negotiations....how will they deal with Downtown Disney? It has no restrictions and anyone can go, form anywhere. Would people going to DL be asked to NOT go to DTD? They will end up mingling, which would make a residence thing pointless to try and stop the virus. And if the only open up the hotel to 35% will this eeven make enough money to be open? That doesn't seem to help the surrounding area?

Just questions.

My favorite ride would be Pirates or Small world.

 

[ycsteves]

I'm confused.. IF the California only stays through negotiations....how will they deal with Downtown Disney? It has no restrictions and anyone can go, form anywhere. Would people going to DL be asked to NOT go to DTD? They will end up mingling, which would make a residence thing pointless to try and stop the virus. And if the only open up the hotel to 35% will this eeven make enough money to be open? That doesn't seem to help the surrounding area?

Just questions.

My favorite ride would be Pirates or Small world.

That's a REALLY good question, and I'm hoping that in the coming weeks as they refine the guidelines this gets addressed because you're absolutely right, what's the point if someone from out of state can walk up to the entrance gates but not go inside either of the parks?

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm confused.. IF the California only stays through negotiations....how will they deal with Downtown Disney? It has no restrictions and anyone can go, form anywhere. Would people going to DL be asked to NOT go to DTD? They will end up mingling, which would make a residence thing pointless to try and stop the virus. And if the only open up the hotel to 35% will this eeven make enough money to be open? That doesn't seem to help the surrounding area?

That's a REALLY good question, and I'm hoping that in the coming weeks as they refine the guidelines this gets addressed because you're absolutely right, what's the point if someone from out of state can walk up to the entrance gates but not go inside either of the parks?

Don't try to make sense of it. And don't ask for the science behind it. You'll be much happier that way.

 

[Katiebird]

People are much less likely to travel from out of state for Downtown Disney than they would be for the parks. They’re trying to discourage out of state visitors for now - I expect this to change as vaccinations become more widespread.

Downtown Disney does have capacity limits

 

[DLgal]

Don't try to make sense of it. And don't ask for the science behind it. You'll be much happier that way.

I wish someone had told me this a year ago. Would have saved me a lot of grief.

 

[DLgal]

OC down to 110 cases reported today! That's a case rate of only 3.5 per 100k! No surge detected.

 

[Malcon10t]

I'm going to hold my breath. Sunday's numbers aren't always the best to use. But, it is looking better. In the past they have used Friday to Friday. I'm going to see what I can find for this week!!

 

[montreid]

We are not expecting a surge of new cases until mid April about two weeks into red tier. The interesting question will if a surge does occur, will a subsequent surge of hospitalizations follow? Thats the real endpoint that matters.

If we see that.. .will really be interesting to see capacity limits lifted if health care system won't be overwhelmed.

 

[DieGo2SHAE]

I'm confused.. IF the California only stays through negotiations....how will they deal with Downtown Disney? It has no restrictions and anyone can go, form anywhere. Would people going to DL be asked to NOT go to DTD? They will end up mingling, which would make a residence thing pointless to try and stop the virus. And if the only open up the hotel to 35% will this eeven make enough money to be open? That doesn't seem to help the surrounding area?

I mean that's an easy answer. They're trying to discourage out of state visitors and very very few people would fly across the country to have lunch at Tortilla Jo's or shop at World of Disney so that's a non-issue while millions would do so to attend the parks themselves.

Either way I think this isn't going to matter for long. These vaccines are incredible and this is going to be completely behind us much sooner than people realize.

 

[crystal1313]

I have only gone before rope drop once and it was last February for rise, but we didn't get on rides right away so I have never been the first group of the day. I'm kinda hoping to be the first party for at least one ride!

You HAVE to try rope drop at least once!! We get SO much done!! Usually 3-4 rides on space mountain without a wait!

 

[DLgal]

I'm going to hold my breath. Sunday's numbers aren't always the best to use. But, it is looking better. In the past they have used Friday to Friday. I'm going to see what I can find for this week!!

Our 7 day rolling average is below 7 per 100k as of Saturday's numbers. It's been steadily coming down for weeks.

 

[DLgal]

We are not expecting a surge of new cases until mid April about two weeks into red tier. The interesting question will if a surge does occur, will a subsequent surge of hospitalizations follow? Thats the real endpoint that matters.

If we see that.. .will really be interesting to see capacity limits lifted if health care system won't be overwhelmed.

Just out of curiosity, why are they expecting a surge in mid April?