DLR REOPENING SUPERTHREAD (DL & DCA TBA; VGC POSTPONED; DTD OPENED 7/09/20 & BVS 11/19/20): KEEP CHECKING FIRST PAGE FOR OFFICIAL DLR UPDATES!

[theluckyrabbit]

For everyone posting here: The title says it all. This Superthread is for official news and updates regarding the DLR reopening (DL, DCA, DTD, and hotels). All speculation about the reopening needs to go in the Disneyland Reopening Speculation Thread on the Disneyland Community Board. When posting news, please add a source, link, citation, etc. If your post is not about DLR, please make clear up top which park your news refers to.
This is not the thread for posting opinions about politics, masks, public health, the virus, etc. As stated previously, off topic posts will be deleted. Arguing with/refusing to accept a moderator decision is also outside the guidelines and will result in a post being deleted. (See guideline #9, under Terms and Rules, below.)
For those of you staying on topic and keeping this superthread going, thank you!
Let's get back on topic and back to the show!

 

[hiroMYhero]

Epcot is having previews. Attractions Magazine has a ton of photos posted on their Twitter account.

The safety measures in place for Soarin’ include a lot of plexiglass:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1282738325502267395

 

[TikiTikiFan]

Epcot is having previews. Attractions Magazine has a ton of photos posted on their Twitter account.

The safety measures in place for Soarin’ include a lot of plexiglass:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1282738325502267395

Plexiglass: the official sponsor of 2020

 

[tippity]

For everyone posting here: The title says it all. This Superthread is for official news and updates regarding the DLR reopening (DL, DCA, DTD, and hotels). All speculation about the reopening needs to go in the Disneyland Reopening Speculation Thread on the Disneyland Community Board. When posting news, please add a source, link, citation, etc. If your post is not about DLR, please make clear up top which park your news refers to.
This is not the thread for posting opinions about politics, masks, public health, the virus, etc. As stated previously, off topic posts will be deleted. Arguing with/refusing to accept a moderator decision is also outside the guidelines and will result in a post being deleted. (See guideline #9, under Terms and Rules, below.)
For those of you staying on topic and keeping this superthread going, thank you!
Let's get back on topic and back to the show!

I see a bunch of information about WDW, but nothing about what's happening at DLR now that California has shut down again. Is there any news about DLR?

 

[Jefro]

I see a bunch of information about WDW, but nothing about what's happening at DLR now that California has shut down again. Is there any news about DLR?

Nope.

 

[hiroMYhero]

I see a bunch of information about WDW, but nothing about what's happening at DLR now that California has shut down again. Is there any news about DLR?

The Updates are in the very first post which is updated by @theluckyrabbit . Disney gave the last update on 6/24/20 to say DLR wouldn’t open on July 17.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

I see a bunch of information about WDW, but nothing about what's happening at DLR now that California has shut down again. Is there any news about DLR?

As stated by the pp, all official DLR updates are on page one of this superthread. The dates of the most recent update are in red. If you look, you'll see that the Health & Safety Measures post (#6) was updated on 7/07/20 and the DTD post (#8) was updated on 7/08/20. Those two are the most recent official updates. When Disney gives another official announcement about DLR, the first page will be updated. You are not the only one waiting for news!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

(HT: @Elsaspiritanimal )
From the Speculation Superthread, for Premier APs:

For anyone with a Premier AP, I just received this email:

Dear Valued Passholder,

As the Walt Disney World Theme Parks reopen, we look forward to welcoming back our cherished Annual Passholders with a continued focus on delivering a magical experience. As we evolve this new system, we will be looking for ways to fine-tune and for opportunities to increase reservation availability for you. We are excited to share that starting Thursday, July 16, additional Disney Park Pass reservations will be offered to Annual Passholders for select dates in July and August at Magic Kingdom® Park, EPCOT® and Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Please note that this additional Disney Park Passreservation availability does not reflect an increase in Park attendance, which remains limited during this reopening period. Check here for the latest availability. Also, Annual Passholders staying at select Disney Resort or other select hotels with valid Theme Park admission are eligible to make Theme Park reservations for each day of their resort stay(s), in addition to holding up to 3 days of Theme Park reservations at a time on a rolling basis. Once you use a Theme Park reservation, you can make another reservation for a future date.

Updates on options to manage your Premier pass

We recognize that Park reservations will change the way that many of our Passholders use their pass. With that in mind, in June, we shared that Annual Passholders will receive a one-month (30 days) extension to their pass. This additional month will automatically be processed and visible in their My Disney Experience account over the coming weeks. A further extension due to theme park closures at the Disneyland® Resort will be applied to your pass 6–8 weeks after Disneyland® Resort Theme Parks reopen. Please note that Disneyland® Resort will have different Park reservation rules and availability for its theme parks. More information about Disneyland® Resort theme park reservations will be shared at a later date. If you prefer, you can cancel your pass and receive any applicable refund in lieu of the additional month. Now through August 11, 2020, call V.I.PASSHOLDER Support at 407-939-7277 to cancel your pass or for assistance on any individual concerns. We anticipate heavy call volume and appreciate your patience as we answer all inquiries.

We hope these latest updates help to make your experience a magical one.

Hope to see you real soon!

 

[GenGen22]

I see a bunch of information about WDW, but nothing about what's happening at DLR now that California has shut down again. Is there any news about DLR?

Yeah this thread is a bit confusing. The title says DLR but most of the contents are about WDW.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Yeah this thread is a bit confusing. The title says DLR but most of the contents are about WDW.

Shouldn't be confusing. Everything official from DLR is on page one and everything else is what we have to go on until DLR gives us more news (which hasn't exactly been plentiful -- as you can see on page one, it's a total of only 8 posts). And I wouldn't say "most" of the content is about WDW -- there has been posting recently about the DLR on site hotels, ticket sales, APs, and the reopening of DTD,
The quote below from earlier in this thread (page 14) explains why this thread contains official information from the other Disney parks. All we have to go on from Disney right now is how they are handling the reopening of the other parks. It doesn't mean that DLR will reopen the exact same way, but it does give us examples and precedence to look at and to use to gauge and to temper our expectations. The news you see here from the other parks is official, not rumor, so the information can be useful. All DLR specific updates are on page one (as the title says), making them easy to find.

While this thread is dedicated to all official information about DLR's reopening, there have indeed been few official announcements about that so far. In the meantime, many people are interested in how the other Disney Parks are handling their reopening process. That official information can give people here some idea of what might happen when DLR finally does open their reservation system and reopen DTD, the parks, and the on site hotels. Of course, people here know that the official information from the other Disney Parks does not mean that DLR will reopen their parks exactly the same way. And this is why all the information from the other parks is not posted on the first page of this superthread. All the official information on the first page is for DLR only.
It is fine if you aren't interested in the reopening information from the other Disney Parks. In that case, focus on the first page of this thread. That page is updated regularly (the dates in red show when each post is updated).

 

[theluckyrabbit]

From the Speculation Superthread:
Heads up for those planning to visit over New Year's.

2021 Rose Parade has been canceled. The high risk of spreading the virus as well as the delayed preparation schedules led to the cancellation.

The Rose Bowl football game is expected to still be played on January 1st.


The 2021 Rose Parade is canceled for first time in 75 years
https://www.latimes.com/california/...rose-parade-is-canceled-blame-the-coronavirus

 

[gottalovepluto]

DLR hotels are cancelled through 8/8.

Anyone recently cancelled on by Disney been offered the 35% off a future booking deal we saw a couple months ago? It was for bookings through like beg of Oct I think.

 

[thetasigma1186]

DLR hotels are cancelled through 8/8.

Anyone recently cancelled on by Disney been offered the 35% off a future booking deal we saw a couple months ago? It was for bookings through like beg of Oct I think.

I have not been cancelled (yet) and have a reservation for 8/2. Guess I will be receiving an email soon. Tried to book a room and nothing is available until 8/16.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I have not been cancelled (yet) and have a reservation for 8/2. Guess I will be receiving an email soon. Tried to book a room and nothing is available until 8/16.

Sorry Hope you get a chance to reschedule! TA notification went out today about the upcoming cancellations.

If they won’t allow booking until 8/16 I suspect we’ll see the next batch of cancellations this time next week. They seem to like this rolling cancellation schedule.

 

[GenGen22]

Shouldn't be confusing. Everything official from DLR is on page one and everything else is what we have to go on until DLR gives us more news (which hasn't exactly been plentiful -- as you can see on page one, it's a total of only 8 posts). And I wouldn't say "most" of the content is about WDW -- there has been posting recently about the DLR on site hotels, ticket sales, APs, and the reopening of DTD,
The quote below from earlier in this thread (page 14) explains why this thread contains official information from the other Disney parks. All we have to go on from Disney right now is how they are handling the reopening of the other parks. It doesn't mean that DLR will reopen the exact same way, but it does give us examples and precedence to look at and to use to gauge and to temper our expectations. The news you see here from the other parks is official, not rumor, so the information can be useful. All DLR specific updates are on page one (as the title says), making them easy to find.

Sorry I shouldn't have said most. Its just more recently. And ok thanks!

 

[GenGen22]

From Gothic Rosie's FB page

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

DLR hotels are cancelled through 8/8.

Anyone recently cancelled on by Disney been offered the 35% off a future booking deal we saw a couple months ago? It was for bookings through like beg of Oct I think.

I got the email too, but haven't had time to call. I'm got a discount when they had to move my July to August. I'm curious if it's just a straight move now or if there is any other incentive from them.

 

[hiroMYhero]

WDW’s Star Tours also has added plexiglass. The plexi in ST and Soarin’ appears to be anchored to booster seats:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1283905570903396353

 

[midnight star]

Did a brief trip to DTD this evening. I arrived around 5:30pm. No line for parking, temp check, or security. Inside it was slightly busier than what I saw Saturday. More people were wandering around for sure. The line for WOD wasn’t too long. They weren’t using the virtual queue. I felt that WOD was more full this time around, but I made sure to keep my distance from others. I noticed a few things:

1. 65th anniversary ears are sold out at WOD and dress shop
2. There is new Onward merchandise; pic included below. It’s not the best shot, but since it was new, there were a lot of people surrounding it so I didn’t want to get too close.
3. Some Of the mask sizes are selling out (especially large)
4. Marcelines was completely sold out of goodies. So if you are wanting goodies, I would suggest going early in the day. Only thing available were the pre packaged items

 

[LilyJC]

65th anniversary ears are sold out at WOD and dress shop

Wow! There was still a decent amount yesterday morning. Hopefully they’ll continue to stock these items!