Get Excited: Downtown Disney Has Now Reopened Superthread!

[theluckyrabbit]

This is from a CM who was working DS yesterday. CMs on both coasts are having a really rough go right now keeping guests safe. Please be kind and let the CMs know you support them -- what they're doing isn't easy!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1296673025761464321

 

[midnight star]

Hmm, I wonder if they will begin charging for parking soon?

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Hmm, I wonder if they will begin charging for parking soon?
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We saw those on Thursday evening and couldn't remember if they were new or if we hadn't noticed them before. Hmmm...

 

[theluckyrabbit]

https://**************.net/2020/08/downtown-disney-ap-discount-ba1/

 

[crystal1313]

Hmm, I wonder if they will begin charging for parking soon?
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I thought they couldn’t charge for parking due to a requirement from the state regulations ?

 

[midnight star]

I thought they couldn’t charge for parking due to a requirement from the state regulations ?

Oh! Maybe! Hmm

 

[disneychrista]

I thought they couldn’t charge for parking due to a requirement from the state regulations ?

Really? That is the first I have heard about no being able to charge for parking. My town didn't monitor the downtown meters for about 2 months but have been since June.

 

[midnight star]

Really? That is the first I have heard about no being able to charge for parking. My town didn't monitor the downtown meters for about 2 months but have been since June.

Wasn’t aware either but maybe Orange County has a parking moratorium or something in place. I know LA county signed something to be relaxed when it comes to parking enforcement since people are at home more.

 

[dina444444]

Wasn’t aware either but maybe Orange County has a parking moratorium or something in place. I know LA county signed something to be relaxed when it comes to parking enforcement since people are at home more.

That's with regards to street cleaning enforcement, not for charging parking.

 

[midnight star]

That's with regards to street cleaning enforcement, not for charging parking.

Got it! Then not sure if Orange County has something that is mandating Free Parking at places like DTD. I know knotts has free parking right now for their festival. That’s also Orange County..

 

[dina444444]

Got it! Then not sure if Orange County has something that is mandating Free Parking at places like DTD. I know knotts has free parking right now for their festival. That’s also Orange County..

Most theme park locations aren't charging for parking right now with only the "downtown districts" open. Citywalk isn't charging for parking either right now. They usually charge as a way to make sure theme park guests don't circumvent having to pay for parking.

 

[wingednike]

I know knotts has free parking right now for their festival. That’s also Orange County..

Just a slight correction...the parking at Knotts has been free since they first re-opened their Marketplace and is not just for the Taste events.

 

[dina444444]

Hmm, I wonder if they will begin charging for parking soon?
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I'm wondering if these are being installed for when parking fees do come back to try and limit guest interactions with cast members to pay to exit.

 

[cruisehopeful]

I thought they couldn’t charge for parking due to a requirement from the state regulations ?

It can't be a state thing. They are still charging for parking all over San Diego County.

 

[midnight star]

This is something new! If anyone does it, please report back!

 

[DLgal]

I'm wondering if these are being installed for when parking fees do come back to try and limit guest interactions with cast members to pay to exit.

I would really welcome this! Sometimes those exit lines at the booths can be so long! There is no need to have parking staffed by humans at this point. Most places that have pay parking have these payment machines.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

This is something new! If anyone does it, please report back!
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The reservations filled up quickly!
Here is the DIS article:
https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/disneyland-resort-now-offering-shopping-reservations/

 

[midnight star]

For spirit jersey fans. The purple hocus pocus jersey is at DTD!

 

[WonkaKid]

I plan to visit DTD on Sunday for a few hours, in part to score some limited merch for a friend . If there’s anything anyone here would like me to check on, please let me know.

I’ve booked this cool Porsche, which I’ll drive to DTD, to celebrate a few things: my 26th anniversary as a vegetarian (tomorrow) and the completion of a new TV pilot script that I just sent to a friend who’s super successful and has created/written shows that most of you will know. Wish me luck on all fronts! .

 

[azdisneylover]

I plan to visit DTD on Sunday for a few hours, in part to score some limited merch for a friend . If there’s anything anyone here would like me to check on, please let me know.

I’ve booked this cool Porsche, which I’ll drive to DTD, to celebrate a few things: my 26th anniversary as a vegetarian (tomorrow) and the completion of a new TV pilot script that I just sent to a friend who’s super successful and has created/written shows that most of you will know. Wish me luck on all fronts! .
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Congrats on 26 years being a vegetarian and kudos on completing a TV pilot script! Wishing you all the best luck and pixie dust for your script.

Love the car! Can't wait to see the pics from your visit to DTD!