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!

[LilyJC]

Thanks!

Im still really surprised Disney puts guests in a position where they don’t know if their trip is happening until two weeks out.

Yeah, it’s definitely a bummer situation all around, but DVC is doing the best they can with VGC I guess. My points set to expire at the end of this month from a reservation last weekend were extended to the end of May. Happy about that at least! Hope everything works out for you with your rental company!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

... The first page of this thread says 2/11, sounds like it’s well past that now.

If anyone wants to post updates, they can post them here on the most recent pages. This superthread is a community effort and all are welcome to participate.
To those who are posting updates, thank you!

 

[nicole88s]

Copied from the news board. Yay!

VGC reopening May 2nd. Email just went out to members.

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[PaintsWithAllTheColors]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1364636628401221634

A Touch of Disney coming to DCA starting March 18

 

[mamapenguin]

I wish they could open one area for rides- maybe Pixar pier or Carsland like the have done at WDW for the paid extra morning hours/breakfast experience. I might fly in if they did that. Just food and shopping? Only if I was local. It is progress though. I really hope they can open by summer.

 

[brentm77]

I wish they could open one area for rides- maybe Pixar pier or Carsland like the have done at WDW for the paid extra morning hours/breakfast experience. I might fly in if they did that. Just food and shopping? Only if I was local. It is progress though. I really hope they can open by summer.

The state won't let them open rides yet. Right now, it is out of their control.

 

[njchris]

I thought it would be more crowded today. Wasn't too bad.

 

[audrey2580]

California is going to loosen the tier requirements. "Once 2 million vaccine doses are given out in those neighborhoods, the state will make it easier for counties to move through reopening tiers." We are currently at 1.6 million doses in those zip codes.

article: https://abc7news.com/politics/ca-to...ore-vaccines-reach-vulnerable-areas/10388607/

Hopefully the lawmakers win their petition for themeparks to open in Orange vs Yellow. Either way good news for Disneyland.

 

[Lumpy1106]

California is going to loosen the tier requirements. "Once 2 million vaccine doses are given out in those neighborhoods, the state will make it easier for counties to move through reopening tiers." We are currently at 1.6 million doses in those zip codes.

article: https://abc7news.com/politics/ca-to...ore-vaccines-reach-vulnerable-areas/10388607/

Hopefully the lawmakers win their petition for themeparks to open in Orange vs Yellow. Either way good news for Disneyland.

That does appear to be good news. The Governor was asked about it yesterday (news conference in Long Beach) but his answer didn't make much sense. Details are still being worked out I am certain.

 

[brentm77]

California theme parks may open outdoors starting April 1, if in red tier. 15% capacity only. No indoor rides. California residents only. Not very helpful, but it is a start.

The limited reopening would not include indoor rides

Seems somewhat contradicted by this from the story (but I think it is just sloppy reporting):

Under the new guidelines, there will be both a building capacity limitation and a time limitation. A ride that takes place indoors or goes into a building for a brief period of time may open if it meets both of these requirements.

Our Disney cast members are heartened by this good news today that the Disney parks will be reopening in a month," Andrea Zinder, president of UFCW Local 324, said in a statement. "They have been furloughed or out of a job for a year now and are excited to go back to work to provide Californians with a bit more magic in their lives. Our priority will be to continue to work closely with the Governor and Disney to ensure our members are kept safe from COVID-19 infections on the job as the parks reopen

https://abc7.com/disney-disneyland-reopening-resort-california-adventure-park/10391723/

 

[dina444444]

California theme parks may open outdoors starting April 1, if in red tier. 15% capacity only. No indoor rides. California residents only. Not very helpful, but it is a start.





https://abc7.com/disney-disneyland-reopening-resort-california-adventure-park/10391723/

It’s not no indoor rides necessarily, the problem is you can’t queue indoors.

 

[sgrap]

How might re-opening affect the Touch of Disney tickets? Any guesses?

Also, how will California residents be verified? We are DVC owners at VGC. Doesn't seem like it would be fair to not allow us to use our ownership. Of course, I understand it's not about fair, it's about safety. DH and I are fully vaccinated, and I wonder how vaccinations will affect this rule. 18 year old DD not vaccinated yet.

 

[brentm77]

It’s not no indoor rides necessarily, the problem is you can’t queue indoors.

I hope you are right. The news story I linked to had two contradictory comments. One specifically said no indoor rides. Looking for better source.

 

[brentm77]

How might re-opening affect the Touch of Disney tickets? Any guesses?

Also, how will California residents be verified? We are DVC owners at VGC. Doesn't seem like it would be fair to not allow us to use our ownership. Of course, I understand it's not about fair, it's about safety. DH and I are fully vaccinated, and I wonder how vaccinations will affect this rule. 18 year old DD not vaccinated yet.

The story just said they would be verified at the time of ticket purchase. I don't think we know more than that yet. I agree that it isn't fair since you own a long-term lease in California if you are a DVC owner.

 

[kristensideaoffun]

How might re-opening affect the Touch of Disney tickets? Any guesses?

Also, how will California residents be verified? We are DVC owners at VGC. Doesn't seem like it would be fair to not allow us to use our ownership. Of course, I understand it's not about fair, it's about safety. DH and I are fully vaccinated, and I wonder how vaccinations will affect this rule. 18 year old DD not vaccinated yet.

The reopening shouldn’t affect Touch of Disney, because they won’t open rides while that event is going on. It will still be considered a food event. Residency will only matter when DLR reopens with rides as a theme park.

 

[dina444444]

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CI.../COVID-19/Dimmer-Framework-September_2020.pdf

 

[AZMermaid]

How might re-opening affect the Touch of Disney tickets? Any guesses?

Also, how will California residents be verified? We are DVC owners at VGC. Doesn't seem like it would be fair to not allow us to use our ownership. Of course, I understand it's not about fair, it's about safety. DH and I are fully vaccinated, and I wonder how vaccinations will affect this rule. 18 year old DD not vaccinated yet.

I’m in the same boat with a Memorial Day reservation. I said we‘d go regardless, but being there with others allowed in would be too much for us! We’ll be watching this carefully!

 

[sgrap]

I’m in the same boat with a Memorial Day reservation. I said we‘d go regardless, but being there with others allowed in would be too much for us! We’ll be watching this carefully!

We have reservations at VGC in June, but are going to visit a friend in San Diego in April, so wondering what the qualifications will be. Will be interesting for sure.

 

[AZMermaid]

So even in Tier 4, it’s still in state only? Wow.

 

[brentm77]

So even in Tier 4, it’s still in state only? Wow.

That is crazy. We actually have a place booked in California in July. One of the reasons is I will be shocked if cases aren't low enough for a fairly normal summer by then. But if California sticks to these unrealistic expectations, we may be headed back to Florida for a second time this year instead. Theme parks can open safely with the right precautions and they don't need to restrict it to residents.