Get Excited: Downtown Disney Has Now Reopened Superthread!

[midnight star]

Just got in Buena vista street!

How was the wait time once you got inside?

 

[GlowTheWeird]

Just got in Buena vista street!

Are there extensive lines to shop on Buena Vista street? We are about 5 people/groups behind getting into CA.

 

[GlowTheWeird]

Are there extensive lines to shop on Buena Vista street? We are about 5 people/groups behind getting into CA.

. We are inside. As of now, Lines to stores not bad at all, maybe 5-7 groups. Not super crowded once inside On Buena Vista street.

 

[GlowTheWeird]

. We are inside. As of now, Lines to stores not bad at all, maybe 5-7 groups. Not super crowded once inside On Buena Vista street.

We are watching a lot more people being let in then before, so lines are increasing

 

[GlowTheWeird]

We are watching a lot more people being let in then before, so lines are increasing

Worth the wait, many seating options no problem finding a table almost anywhere. Very relaxing once inside. Best of luck to all.

 

[midnight star]

For people that went today, would you recommend the Harbor entrance or Simba?

I’m leaning towards Harbor since it’s closer to the Esplanade and if there is a virtual queue I can join faster than having to walk all the way over from Simba.

 

[pblack]

Sorry just saw the questions/responses. Lines aren't too terrible once you get inside. Like PP said lots of places to sit/stand and eat/drink. We went into the trolley Cafe and waited maybe 10/15 mins to get in. We mobile ordered at smokejumpers, which took some time as they were backed up. Currently walking around the rest of the area thats open before we head out to let others get their chance. We've seen a ton of workers cleaning and everyone seems to be happy to be here.

 

[pblack]

For people that went today, would you recommend the Harbor entrance or Simba?

I’m leaning towards Harbor since it’s closer to the Esplanade and if there is a virtual queue I can join faster than having to walk all the way over from Simba.

We used the Harbor side as we're staying at a hotel across the street. We weren't in the first group to be let in to BV despite having been in line since 740. (I saw some bloggers had been in line since 530!) We felt like they maybe started letting the simba side into DTD earlier than us, but thats just speculation based on how many people were already in line to get into BV. We only waited in the BV queue about 30-40 minutes.

 

[midnight star]

FYI: This shouldn't impact DTD as it closes by 9pm on the weekends. But if anyone was planning to go places in the area after 10pm.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1329551049594523649

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/11/19/s...tay-at-home-order-to-slow-spread-of-covid-19/

 

[WonkaKid]

Hey folks. I plan to go to DTD this Sunday but I don’t plan to park at Simba this time (because - $10 ;-)). However, I’d like to walk to it so I can get in that queue. Are guests allowed to walk into the lot to get in line or will I be required to line up on the Harbor side?

 

[Aurora0427]

For people that went today, would you recommend the Harbor entrance or Simba?

I’m leaning towards Harbor since it’s closer to the Esplanade and if there is a virtual queue I can join faster than having to walk all the way over from Simba.

We are going to the Knotts Berry Farm Christmas festival this weekend and I think we are going to shoot for downtown Disney and DCA on Monday morning. I think we are going to park at one of the hotels on Harbor!

 

[midnight star]

How early can you join the Carthay list?

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Hey folks. I plan to go to DTD this Sunday but I don’t plan to park at Simba this time (because - $10 ;-)). However, I’d like to walk to it so I can get in that queue. Are guests allowed to walk into the lot to get in line or will I be required to line up on the Harbor side?

We've seen people walk in using the sidewalk by the PPH (on the north side), the one that leads to the parking lot behind the AMC.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

We are going to the Knotts Berry Farm Christmas festival this weekend and I think we are going to shoot for downtown Disney and DCA on Monday morning. I think we are going to park at one of the hotels on Harbor!

Don't forget to post a review of Knott's festival in this thread: Knotts Food Festivals -- lots of DISers are interested to hear a review! Have a good time!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

https://insidethemagic.net/2020/11/downtown-disney-hours-mr1/
https://insidethemagic.net/2020/11/buena-vista-street-safety-mr1/

 

[theluckyrabbit]

https://insidethemagic.net/2020/11/bob-weis-buena-vista-street-tm1/

 

[WonkaKid]

We've seen people walk in using the sidewalk by the PPH (on the north side), the one that leads to the parking lot behind the AMC.

Thank you! This is helpful. One clarification, though, please: is the sidewalk on Paradise Way (shown in the center on the map below)? I know where PP is but not the AMC. When I first started to visit DCA and parked residentially, I ended up walking a very long way just to get in - unnecessarily. I’d hate to have to repeat that experience.

 

[dina444444]

Thank you! This is helpful. One clarification, though, please: is the sidewalk on Paradise Way (shown in the center on the map below)? I know where PP is but not the AMC. When I first started to visit DCA and parked residentially, I ended up walking a very long way just to get in - unnecessarily. I’d hate to have to repeat that experience.
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Correct. It’s at the light where the entrance to the grand is.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Thank you! This is helpful. One clarification, though, please: is the sidewalk on Paradise Way (shown in the center on the map below)? I know where PP is but not the AMC. When I first started to visit DCA and parked residentially, I ended up walking a very long way just to get in - unnecessarily. I’d hate to have to repeat that experience.
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Correct. It’s at the light where the entrance to the grand is.

Yup, cross at the signal by the GCH (on Disneyland Dr.), follow the sidewalk on Paradise Way -- you'll see the parking lot used for the line switchbacks on your right -- and you'll know your way from there.

 

[WonkaKid]

Yup, cross at the signal by the GCH (on Disneyland Dr.), follow the sidewalk on Paradise Way -- you'll see the parking lot used for the line switchbacks on your right -- and you'll know your way from there.

Perfect. Thanks everyone! I used to enter at Downtown Drive via Magic Way but I’d always be made to hold there beyond the time that the lot was open and I’d then be at a disadvantage once I got to the line.