Disneyland Opening to Out-of-State Guests after June 15

[Curious Constance]

Same! Five glorious days.

I panicked a bit ago when I looked at the reservations and they said “all day Disneyland”, or “all day Disney California adventure”. When we have park hopper tickets. But I guess after looking back at it it just means that’s the park you start your day in.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I panicked a bit ago when I looked at the reservations and they said “all day Disneyland”, or “all day Disney California adventure”. When we have park hopper tickets. But I guess after looking back at it it just means that’s the park you start your day in.

Correct. You can still park hop @ 1:00pm.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Got my reservations too. Hoping I can go in September, fully vaccinated, with no quarantine upon return.

 

[ToTBellHop]

They just are encouraging people to do the right thing. Basically saying they're not responsible anymore.

Actually, the state said vaccine/test or mask “recommended”. Disney is going a step further and saying vaccine/test recommended AND mask mandatory.

 

[CalebS]

Actually, the state said vaccine/test or mask “recommended”. Disney is going a step further and saying vaccine/test recommended AND mask mandatory.

Are they not going to change their rules to align with WDW? like less distancing, no outdoor masks?

 

[drizgirl]

Are they not going to change their rules to align with WDW? like less distancing, no outdoor masks?

Nah. Covid behaves differently in CA from how it does in FL.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Are they not going to change their rules to align with WDW? like less distancing, no outdoor masks?

Not with respect to masks until CA allows it. I had always said that once the state said “vaccine/test OR mask”, Disney would say “masks for all.” They have no interest in touching vaccine records. That’s why they chose to just keep OOS out until 6/15.

Now, if the CDC finally says, “no one needs to wear masks outdoors,” which, ironically, they just said for cruise ships of all places, and CA actually aligns with the CDC instead of saying, “we will...but in a couple months when we are ready,” then sure.

Less distancing, however, is a yes. They will start using indoor queues and drop to 3 feet. That is what is allowing them to increase capacity 6/15.

 

[Curious Constance]

I just asked via chat if my Maxpass tickets will allow me to still have the Photopass while at the parks and was told this:

“The photopass with the Maxpass isn't available. If you like to request a refund, please visit Disneyland.com, click on "Help" by the search box. On the next page click on the email Icon. In the subject line, scroll to Maxpass refund.”

So if they refund me the amount we paid for Maxpass, which if I remember correctly was $15 a day per ticket, then if I go ahead and buy Photopass for $20 a day, I only need to pay the $20 once per day and that counts for all four of us that have tickets linked to my account and it allows us to get ride photos too?
I’m a bit concerned I’ll get the refund and then they will add Maxpass back on at some point before we go in August.

 

[DavidDL]

Is the capacity poised to remain the same, as well? So still 35% but now with the ability to mix out of towners? Or is capacity getting another bump, too?

 

[mickEblu]

Not with respect to masks until CA allows it. I had always said that once the state said “vaccine/test OR mask”, Disney would say “masks for all.” They have no interest in touching vaccine records. That’s why they chose to just keep OOS out until 6/15.

Now, if the CDC finally says, “no one needs to wear masks outdoors,” which, ironically, they just said for cruise ships of all places, and CA actually aligns with the CDC instead of saying, “we will...but in a couple months when we are ready,” then sure.

Less distancing, however, is a yes. They will start using indoor queues and drop to 3 feet. That is what is allowing them to increase capacity 6/15.

So how much do you expect ride capacity to go up after 6/15? If there is still 3 feet distancing required that means that wait times will just go up proportionally with how many more people they are letting in the park. And if masks are still required post 6/15 then I was wrong when I said last week through 6/15 will be the worst time to visit the parks as the weather will only get hotter and there will be more people walking around the park.

 

[Texas84]

Nah. Covid behaves differently in CA from how it does in FL.

Floridians are typically eating and drinking while stationary. Covid doesn't like that.

 

[ToTBellHop]

True. But they won't check those. There have already been people coming from out of state and they're not checking.

I know. But when talking about the official policy, they won’t touch vaccine passports.

 

[ToTBellHop]

So how much do you expect ride capacity to go up after 6/15? If there is still 3 feet distancing required that means that wait times will just go up proportionally with how many more people they are letting in the park. And if masks are still required post 6/15 then I was wrong when I said last week through 6/15 will be the worst time to visit the parks as the weather will only get hotter and there will be more people walking around the park.

Ride and show (not many of those...) capacity will rise as they fill every row and only have one seat between adjacent parties on attractions loading side-by-side. We are seeing this at WDW.

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

Thank you!

Welcome. I know this is something you have been waiting for well for such a long time now. I am happy you finally get to go back to the park after all this time and everything you have been through. Genuinely happy for you.

 

[CaptinEO]

I just asked via chat if my Maxpass tickets will allow me to still have the Photopass while at the parks and was told this:

“The photopass with the Maxpass isn't available. If you like to request a refund, please visit Disneyland.com, click on "Help" by the search box. On the next page click on the email Icon. In the subject line, scroll to Maxpass refund.”

So if they refund me the amount we paid for Maxpass, which if I remember correctly was $15 a day per ticket, then if I go ahead and buy Photopass for $20 a day, I only need to pay the $20 once per day and that counts for all four of us that have tickets linked to my account and it allows us to get ride photos too?
I’m a bit concerned I’ll get the refund and then they will add Maxpass back on at some point before we go in August.

Yep, so the 20 a day unlocks all the ride photos and photographer photos that day for one persons ticket. So just show the ticket of the person Photooass is attached to to any photographers you see.

For ride photos you enter in the photo ID to the app. But take a photo of the photo, cause sometimes it takes hours to allow you to input the ride photo code into their system, as it's glitchy.

 

[Curious Constance]

Yep, so the 20 a day unlocks all the ride photos and photographer photos that day for one persons ticket. So just show the ticket of the person Photooass is attached to to any photographers you see.

For ride photos you enter in the photo ID to the app. But take a photo of the photo, cause sometimes it takes hours to allow you to input the ride photo code into their system, as it's glitchy.

Thank you! So if I purchase it on my ticket and my daughter and her friend go off on their own, as long as they keep their codes and I enter them later under my ticket or they show my ticket on the app (she can be signed into my account on her phone) to the photographer, we will be okay?

 

[chadwpalm]

Thank you! So if I purchase it on my ticket and my daughter and her friend go off on their own, as long as they keep their codes and I enter them later under my ticket or they show my ticket on the app (she can be signed into my account on her phone) to the photographer, we will be okay?

There are two ways to link the photos from photographers into your account. Either the photographer will give you a slip of paper which contains a code that you can link to your account later, or you can pull up a QR code on your phone for the photographer to scan and that will directly link it into your account.

The paper slip option might be preferred for your daughter as it would not require her to log into your account on her phone.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I hope the reopening to Everyone Else is a great success and you all have an amazing time.

 

[CaptinEO]

Thank you! So if I purchase it on my ticket and my daughter and her friend go off on their own, as long as they keep their codes and I enter them later under my ticket or they show my ticket on the app (she can be signed into my account on her phone) to the photographer, we will be okay?

Yes your daughter can show your tickets bar code to the photographer.