I arrive at DL on 8-1....

[Disneyland1084]

And so far there's still availability at BOTH parks with both types of tickets. Do you think that's a good sign that the crowds will be lower than the allowed capacity? I can only hope. I realize the days I'm there could easily book up as time gets closer, but that's less than 3 weeks away. The thought of a full week at Disneyland with minimal crowds and wait times is heavenly.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

Disneyland has raised capacity quite a bit. It was slammed when I was there last week. I would not expect low crowds at all.

 

[GBRforWDW]

And so far there's still availability at BOTH parks with both types of tickets. Do you think that's a good sign that the crowds will be lower than the allowed capacity? I can only hope. I realize the days I'm there could easily book up as time gets closer, but that's less than 3 weeks away. The thought of a full week at Disneyland with minimal crowds and wait times is heavenly.

I'll be there too! We're going to the parks on the 2nd, 3rd and 7th. It seems like they're filling up about 3 to 10 days out, so not counting on availability by the time the dates hit. Strange trend I've noticed is Tuesdays filling up before other days.

 

[Matrixleos]

I'll be at DLR on July 28-31 and I think the crowds and ride/attraction wait times will be key this week. Last weeks heavier crowds could still be linked to the 4th of July crowds, as people usually like to take a week long trip during that holiday. The crowd impact this week without the holiday crowd influence will be key to monitor for end of July and beginning of August.

Also factor in the 3 day California Residence discount tickets. Whoever bought them, they have to use those 3 days by September 21. So I can see a larger uptick of local visitors in July/August/September taking advantage of those discounted tickets.

 

[Disneyland1084]

Disneyland has raised capacity quite a bit. It was slammed when I was there last week. I would not expect low crowds at all.

Do you know what the capacity of DL is now? I thought it was still 35%.

 

[wishing4PA]

Also factor in the 3 day California Residence discount tickets. Whoever bought them, they have to use those 3 days by September 21. So I can see a larger uptick of local visitors in July/August/September taking advantage of those discounted tickets.

That's what worries me for our August trip. How many people bought those and are suddenly going to realize school starts soon and show up when we're there?
But we knew crowds were a possibility when we booked. (The 3 day tix hadn't been released yet, but hey, it's Disney, things are opening up all over, so it "could" get crowded. That part we knew.)
And we'll be at DLR instead of sitting at home, so we'll take it.

 

[GBRforWDW]

Do you know what the capacity of DL is now? I thought it was still 35%.

An article I read recently said they're most likely increasing in small increments week by week.

I booked my trip in mid April right after they announced the reopening. As an OOS guest, had to wait til end of May to know I'd be able to go for sure, but I was really hoping with no annual passes, locals wouldn't go as much by August since they're paying for every visit now.

Unfortunately wait times are getting longer and longer. Lol. Lots more rides with 45+ minute waits.

 

[Matrixleos]

Do you know what the capacity of DL is now? I thought it was still 35%.

This is from my Disneyland Resorts Planning and information thread. I stand by these capacity limits numbers with all the research I've done. Here's a link to my whole thread if anyone is interested....

https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...d-information-thread-updated-7-12-21.3843617/

Theme Park Capacity Limits

I've been monitoring the Reservation Calendar almost daily since May. Along with best case guesses, rumors and assumptions. Take everything posted in this section with a grain of salt.

April/May - Back when DLR re-opened, it was rumored that park capacity was at 15-20%
Mid May - More reservation dates opened, it was rumored that park capacity was increased to 25%
Early June - More reservation dates opened, it was rumored that park capacity was increased to 30%
June 15 - Out of State Guest are allowed back, more reservation dates opened, it was rumored that park capacity was increased to 35%
Late June - More reservation dates opened, it was rumored that park capacity was increased to 40-50%

As of July 1st, only half of the 32,000 Disneyland Employees have returned to work. Currently DLR has 15,000 cast members and expects to hire another 1,000 this summer.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently said he expects low double digit attendance increases over the next several months and reach full capacity by the fall of 2021. Based on his comments, is it reasonable to expect the following increases....

August - expected low double digit capacity increase to 60%
September - expected low double digit capacity increase to 70%
October - expected low double digit capacity increase to 80%

 

[Disneyland1084]

This is from my Disneyland Resorts Planning and information thread. I stand by these capacity limits numbers with all the research I've done. Here's a link to my whole thread if anyone is interested....

https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...d-information-thread-updated-7-12-21.3843617/

Theme Park Capacity Limits

I've been monitoring the Reservation Calendar almost daily since May. Along with best case guesses, rumors and assumptions. Take everything posted in this section with a grain of salt.

April/May - Back when DLR re-opened, it was rumored that park capacity was at 15-20%
Mid May - More reservation dates opened, it was rumored that park capacity was increased to 25%
Early June - More reservation dates opened, it was rumored that park capacity was increased to 30%
June 15 - Out of State Guest are allowed back, more reservation dates opened, it was rumored that park capacity was increased to 35%
Late June - More reservation dates opened, it was rumored that park capacity was increased to 40-50%

As of July 1st, only half of the 32,000 Disneyland Employees have returned to work. Currently DLR has 15,000 cast members and expects to hire another 1,000 this summer.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently said he expects low double digit attendance increases over the next several months and reach full capacity by the fall of 2021. Based on his comments, is it reasonable to expect the following increases....

August - expected low double digit capacity increase to 60%
September - expected low double digit capacity increase to 70%
October - expected low double digit capacity increase to 80%

Ugh!!! Even if it reaches 60% capacity in August that's still better than 100%.

 

[wishing4PA]

Ugh!!! Even if it reaches 60% capacity in August that's still better than 100%.

Maybe ... unless they are 50% staffed lol.
I'm just hoping and trusting that the capacity increases really are in line with the staff increases.