Out of State Disneyland Trip Planning Thread


This is interesting...

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This seems like back-tracking and NOT a lift on restrictions for the state of California. What about CA residents who have a child who just turned 12 and they aren't comfortable with vaccinating them yet. On June 14 they will be allowed to enter, but after June 15 they suddenly aren't? This is going to cause a lot of problems (for CA residents mostly) if this is enacted.
 
This seems like back-tracking and NOT a lift on restrictions for the state of California. What about CA residents who have a child who just turned 12 and they aren't comfortable with vaccinating them yet. On June 14 they will be allowed to enter, but after June 15 they suddenly aren't? This is going to cause a lot of problems (for CA residents mostly) if this is enacted.
I don’t want to derail this thread since it’s about OOS visitors, but so want to say this almost exactly our situation, however our 12-15 yr olds are getting vaccinated. Today. So while they’ll have both doses before our trip, they won’t be fully vaccinated until 6/19. Our trip is 6/12-6/16, so under this idea, they’ll be able to go 3 days, but not the last 2. But our youngest will be because she’s not eligible and we can be we’re already fully vaccinated.

I’m hoping a grace period is given where they’ll just be required to still wear their masks, but not denied entry all together.
 
I don’t want to derail this thread since it’s about OOS visitors, but so want to say this almost exactly our situation, however our 12-15 yr olds are getting vaccinated. Today. So while they’ll have both doses before our trip, they won’t be fully vaccinated until 6/19. Our trip is 6/12-6/16, so under this idea, they’ll be able to go 3 days, but not the last 2. But our youngest will be because she’s not eligible and we can be we’re already fully vaccinated.

I’m hoping a grace period is given where they’ll just be required to still wear their masks, but not denied entry all together.

My personal issue with this possible rule is that we have a trip to CA planned, from out of state, starting July 9. I have an 11-year-old who turns 12 on June 30, so there is no way she could be fully vaccinated before our trip (crossing fingers that after June 15 we will be able to visit theme parks in CA without major restrictions). I really just hope this doesn't happen because I see it effecting a lot of people negatively and I am just SO. SICK. OF. DISAPPOINTMENT and canceling plans.
 
My personal issue with this possible rule is that we have a trip to CA planned, from out of state, starting July 9. I have an 11-year-old who turns 12 on June 30, so there is no way she could be fully vaccinated before our trip (crossing fingers that after June 15 we will be able to visit theme parks in CA without major restrictions). I really just hope this doesn't happen because I see it effecting a lot of people negatively and I am just SO. SICK. OF. DISAPPOINTMENT and canceling plans.
Agree 100%. And you bring up a scenario I haven’t even thought of - those who aren’t yet age eligible, but will be (but not long enough) prior to their trip.

I’ll be totally fine if they require it for 16+. But I still think it needs to be with enough time between announcement and implementing for people who held out to get it.
 
It seems like common sense that allocations will be made for kids younger than 12 who can't get the vaccine, I would be extremely shocked if it turns out not to be the case, but I am truly excited by the prospect of all other adults being required to be vaccinated before being allowed to visit Disneyland.
I would not even consider a trip to Disney World at this time for that reason alone.
 
Compare the PPH announcement to today’s DLH announcement and note the changes.


From Paradise Pier’s reopening announcement:

Planning to visit the theme parks during your stay? Remember that all guests ages 3 and up will need both a valid ticket and theme park reservation for the same day and same park to enter the park they want to visit.*** Theme park reservations have to be made in advance, and they’re limited and subject to availability. Planning a stay at a Disneyland Resort hotel? You can use your hotel confirmation number to view the latest reservation availability for theme parks. Be sure to have a valid ticket to book your theme park reservation. Keep in mind: a hotel reservation does not guarantee theme park access, and you’ll need to link your park tickets to a Disney account to make a separate theme park reservation. If you do not have an applicable theme park reservation confirmation and a valid ticket, you will not be granted access to the theme parks. Also, only California residents may visit the parks at this time. You may be asked to show such proof of residency, as necessary. Remember that appropriate face coverings are required for all guests ages 2 and older throughout the resort.

And from today’s announcement:

Planning to visit the theme parks during your stay? The Disneyland Hotel is ideally situated just steps from Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park, as well as the gateway of the Downtown Disney District.

Remember that all guests ages 3 and up need both a valid ticket and theme park reservation for the same day and same park to enter the park they want to visit.**** Theme park reservations need to be made in advance, and they’re limited and subject to availability.

You can also use your hotel confirmation number to view the latest reservation availability for theme parks. Be sure to have a valid ticket to book your theme park reservation. Keep in mind: a hotel reservation does not guarantee theme park access, and you’ll need to link your park tickets to a Disney account to make a separate theme park reservation. If you do not have an applicable theme park reservation confirmation and a valid ticket, you will not be granted access to the theme parks. Remember that appropriate face coverings are required for all guests ages 2 and older throughout the resort.


It’s boilerplate and they changed it to remove mention of residency.
 
Compare the PPH announcement to today’s DLH announcement and note the changes.


From Paradise Pier’s reopening announcement:

Planning to visit the theme parks during your stay? Remember that all guests ages 3 and up will need both a valid ticket and theme park reservation for the same day and same park to enter the park they want to visit.*** Theme park reservations have to be made in advance, and they’re limited and subject to availability. Planning a stay at a Disneyland Resort hotel? You can use your hotel confirmation number to view the latest reservation availability for theme parks. Be sure to have a valid ticket to book your theme park reservation. Keep in mind: a hotel reservation does not guarantee theme park access, and you’ll need to link your park tickets to a Disney account to make a separate theme park reservation. If you do not have an applicable theme park reservation confirmation and a valid ticket, you will not be granted access to the theme parks. Also, only California residents may visit the parks at this time. You may be asked to show such proof of residency, as necessary. Remember that appropriate face coverings are required for all guests ages 2 and older throughout the resort.

And from today’s announcement:

Planning to visit the theme parks during your stay? The Disneyland Hotel is ideally situated just steps from Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park, as well as the gateway of the Downtown Disney District.

Remember that all guests ages 3 and up need both a valid ticket and theme park reservation for the same day and same park to enter the park they want to visit.**** Theme park reservations need to be made in advance, and they’re limited and subject to availability.

You can also use your hotel confirmation number to view the latest reservation availability for theme parks. Be sure to have a valid ticket to book your theme park reservation. Keep in mind: a hotel reservation does not guarantee theme park access, and you’ll need to link your park tickets to a Disney account to make a separate theme park reservation. If you do not have an applicable theme park reservation confirmation and a valid ticket, you will not be granted access to the theme parks. Remember that appropriate face coverings are required for all guests ages 2 and older throughout the resort.


It’s boilerplate and they changed it to remove mention of residency.

It also allowed me to purchase tickets when I booked a package at Disneyland hotel, not sure if that was possible before or not because I didn’t try. We aren’t going til Christmas of this year so hopefully by then the residency requirement will be lifted and if it’s not I’ll just cancel the package before the cancellation deadline. 🤷🏼‍♀️
 
It also allowed me to purchase tickets when I booked a package at Disneyland hotel, not sure if that was possible before or not because I didn’t try. We aren’t going til Christmas of this year so hopefully by then the residency requirement will be lifted and if it’s not I’ll just cancel the package before the cancellation deadline. 🤷🏼‍♀️

It never asked if you were a California resident when buying tickets. It only asked when making a park reservation.
 
It never asked if you were a California resident when buying tickets. It only asked when making a park reservation.
Ah okay. That makes sense. Well reservations don’t open up for my dates til October anyway so hopefully by then its open to non-residents.
 
Well this is interesting. I bought our tickets last week and it warned me about only California residents being able to go. I bought anyway because we just won't go until it opens for OOS people but didn't want to risk a price increase aming other things.

I just went to look because two in our group didn't purchase with the rest of us. Now it makes you choose your dates right after and I don't see a way to skip it. I tried both the app and webpage.

Can anyone see a way to purchase tickets without making a reservation at this point?
 
I have a room booked at Paradise Pier for June 30-July 3rd. Do you think ill be safe to buy tickets and make a reservation for July 1st-2nd. I have to come out to SD for a wedding so figured I would go to DL while I was there. I am fully vaccinated if that makes a difference.
 
Well this is interesting. I bought our tickets last week and it warned me about only California residents being able to go. I bought anyway because we just won't go until it opens for OOS people but didn't want to risk a price increase aming other things.

I just went to look because two in our group didn't purchase with the rest of us. Now it makes you choose your dates right after and I don't see a way to skip it. I tried both the app and webpage.

Can anyone see a way to purchase tickets without making a reservation at this point?

Presumably you could just cancel the reservation after purchase and then not make a new one right away. I don’t think their intention was to make it so you can’t buy tickets ahead of time, but to ensure that reservations don’t “sell” out while you’re buying the tickets (happened to us).
 
I have a room booked at Paradise Pier for June 30-July 3rd. Do you think ill be safe to buy tickets and make a reservation for July 1st-2nd. I have to come out to SD for a wedding so figured I would go to DL while I was there. I am fully vaccinated if that makes a difference.

It's looking pretty good that out of state folks can come after June 15th so your dates should work out. 🤞
 
I have a room booked at Paradise Pier for June 30-July 3rd. Do you think ill be safe to buy tickets and make a reservation for July 1st-2nd. I have to come out to SD for a wedding so figured I would go to DL while I was there. I am fully vaccinated if that makes a difference.
Technically, you can't yet. You would have to click you are a CA resident if you do it now. Do with that what you want.
 




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