Help me plan a one day visit to the DLR - Now a second visit on April 28th to DL/DCA

[Darkbeer1]

Hope you had fun!

It was a weird day, HOT midday (not DL's fault), and my personal ECV broke during the heat, ended up with a manual wheelchair that either my wife pushed or I used as a Walker. Once again, not DL's fault, well, maybe they could stock more ECV's for rent, at $50 per day ($70 if you count the $20 deposit) seems like they make a nice profit on them. (The wait list was at 42 around 5 PM).

It is getting late, so a full report will hopefully come tomorrow.

 

[SuddenStorm]

So, do we get to help plan your Covid Disneyland trip @Darkbeer1 ?

 

[Darkbeer1]

So, do we get to help plan your Covid Disneyland trip @Darkbeer1 ?

My plan so far, based on the little info I have.

Presuming it is an afternoon/evening event.

Get there early, not sure where we can park, maybe the DLH lots.

Head to check in outside the gates, say Hello to everyone. Grab the schedule, mainly the free food and drink options, and possible special entertainment, including Fireworks. (Heck, government folks are exempt to COVID rules.

Want to check out Splash Mountain, Snow White, Haunted Mansion, RotR and others.

Need time to press flesh, or knock elbows nowadays, In reality, that is the priority of the event.

 

[Darkbeer1]

Let me share two e-mails, one I already shared in another thread.

>>Dear David,



Thank you for completing registration for the upcoming Disneyland Resort Reopening Community Event. A Cast Member will contact you if additional information is required. We look forward to welcoming you in person. Pre-arrival information will be sent about one week prior to your arrival with details regarding event check-in and your itinerary.



Have a magical day!<<

And my response...

>>Good day:



First off, I am glad to hear about the Disneyland Resort Reopening Community Event.



Alas, I never got the invite, I presume Jill or someone else just confirmed for me.



But I have no details, such as the date and starting time, so I can adjust my schedule accordingly. I presume the invite is +1, so that my wife can attend with me.



Very happy to see the parks reopening, plus the high demand on the first day of reservations.



Thanks in advance for providing me with further details.



David K.<<

 

[Darkbeer1]

OK, so it looks like we will be Test Dummies, and less press the flesh stuff. Here is the invite, minor editing to keep some stuff private.

>>

Dear David,​

The last 400-plus days have been a challenging time for all of us, including our entire community. At Disneyland® Resort, as our theme parks remained closed for more than a year, we weathered a number of challenges that certainly none of us could have ever predicted. Yet one of the constants during a year like no other was your ongoing support of us, for which we will forever be grateful.

To show our gratitude, we are thrilled to invite you and a guest to be among the first of our Guests to visit Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks during a special preview experience Wednesday, April 28, anytime between the hours of 9:00am to 7:00pm.

As you can imagine, we've been preparing extensively for our historic reopening, and have made quite a few changes with the health and safety of our guests and cast members top of mind. While it may feel a little different from your last time at the parks, most of your favorite attractions, characters, shopping and dining experiences will still be a part of your visit.

Given that new processes, such a reservation system, have been put in place that will help us control capacity, the process for receiving your tickets will be different from what you’ve experienced in the past. Should you be able to join us on the 28th, we encourage you to keep an eye on your email for additional information that will be coming your way several days after your RSVP.

We're delighted to offer this preview experience to you and look forward to seeing you on the 28th and making memories with you once again.

Please join us on​

Wednesday, April 28, 2021
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Disneyland Resort​

Attendance at this event may constitute acceptance of a reportable gift. We encourage you to check with your office's ethics commission and/or counsel before attending this event. For questions regarding gift value, please contact us.​

This invitation is non-transferable.<<

 

[Darkbeer1]

From the registration form.

>>

Only California residents may visit the parks in line with current state guidelines. *​

I confirm my guest and I are California residents.

 

[Tamandua]

OK, so it looks like we will be Test Dummies, and less press the flesh stuff. Here is the invite, minor editing to keep some stuff private.

>>

Dear David,​

The last 400-plus days have been a challenging time for all of us, including our entire community. At Disneyland® Resort, as our theme parks remained closed for more than a year, we weathered a number of challenges that certainly none of us could have ever predicted. Yet one of the constants during a year like no other was your ongoing support of us, for which we will forever be grateful.

To show our gratitude, we are thrilled to invite you and a guest to be among the first of our Guests to visit Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks during a special preview experience Wednesday, April 28, anytime between the hours of 9:00am to 7:00pm.

As you can imagine, we've been preparing extensively for our historic reopening, and have made quite a few changes with the health and safety of our guests and cast members top of mind. While it may feel a little different from your last time at the parks, most of your favorite attractions, characters, shopping and dining experiences will still be a part of your visit.

Given that new processes, such a reservation system, have been put in place that will help us control capacity, the process for receiving your tickets will be different from what you’ve experienced in the past. Should you be able to join us on the 28th, we encourage you to keep an eye on your email for additional information that will be coming your way several days after your RSVP.

We're delighted to offer this preview experience to you and look forward to seeing you on the 28th and making memories with you once again.

Please join us on​

Wednesday, April 28, 2021​

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM​

Disneyland Resort​

Attendance at this event may constitute acceptance of a reportable gift. We encourage you to check with your office's ethics commission and/or counsel before attending this event. For questions regarding gift value, please contact us.​

This invitation is non-transferable.<<

That's neat that you get to go, and for free no less. This reminds me that one of the initial news articles announcing the reopening said something about inviting locals to attend early. My wife was really excited because she thought maybe it would be open to anyone or former passholders or something. I guess you have to be in that professional circle.

 

[Darkbeer1]

That's neat that you get to go, and for free no less. This reminds me that one of the initial news articles announcing the reopening said something about inviting locals to attend early. My wife was really excited because she thought maybe it would be open to anyone or former passholders or something. I guess you have to be in that professional circle.

Yes, I am a member of S.O.A.R., which handles the decisions of political donations for the Anaheim Resort Area, including the Millions that the DLR spends.

So yes, I am in the inner circle, I get treated like a politician since I have influence over them, well, sometimes.....

 

[Darkbeer1]

So thinking about this, we will focus on Disneyland, and only visit DCA if we are done at DL before 7 PM.

So going clockwise, Pirates, Haunted Mansion, Splash, RotR, BTMR, Snow White, Peter Pan, Mr. Toad, Dumbo, Alice, iasw (maybe), Space Mtn. Star Tours (maybe). DL Railroad, Monorail.

Arrive early to start at 9 AM.

Not sure if they might have a special Lunch/Dinner so we can listen to some speeches. I really can't skip that part.

 

[SuddenStorm]

So thinking about this, we will focus on Disneyland, and only visit DCA if we are done at DL before 7 PM.

So going clockwise, Pirates, Haunted Mansion, Splash, RotR, BTMR, Snow White, Peter Pan, Mr. Toad, Dumbo, Alice, iasw (maybe), Space Mtn. Star Tours (maybe). DL Railroad, Monorail.

Arrive early to start at 9 AM.

Not sure if they might have a special Lunch/Dinner so we can listen to some speeches. I really can't skip that part.

Can't wait for the trip report! Beyond excited that things are actually reopening. I'm curious to see what shape Splash is in, and what your thoughts on the Snow White changes are. Not to mention the Covid changes...

 

[Darkbeer1]

Can't wait for the trip report! Beyond excited that things are actually reopening. I'm curious to see what shape Splash is in, and what your thoughts on the Snow White changes are. Not to mention the Covid changes...

Yes, I am planning to focus on those things. But not fully sure how the event will be handled.

From one of my e-mails... >>Additional information about your visit and your tickets for admission will be sent the shortly before the event. In the meantime, learn more about what to expect during your visit.<< The addition info is expected by the end of the week.

My guess, it will be a blended event that is also open to CM's and their friends, to provide more guinea pigs for testing purposes.

But Lisa has told me she won't be feeling well on the 28th, and can't work that day... but she does know a DL visit will make her feel better.

 

[britain]

Yes, I am planning to focus on those things. But not fully sure how the event will be handled.

From one of my e-mails... >>Additional information about your visit and your tickets for admission will be sent the shortly before the event. In the meantime, learn more about what to expect during your visit.<< The addition info is expected by the end of the week.

My guess, it will be a blended event that is also open to CM's and their friends, to provide more guinea pigs for testing purposes.

But Lisa has told me she won't be feeling well on the 28th, and can't work that day... but she does know a DL visit will make her feel better.

“Are you telling me this doctor’s note isn’t a valid ticket?”

 

[Darkbeer1]

So thinking about this, we will focus on Disneyland, and only visit DCA if we are done at DL before 7 PM.

So going clockwise, Pirates, Haunted Mansion, Splash, RotR, BTMR, Snow White, Peter Pan, Mr. Toad, Dumbo, Alice, iasw (maybe), Space Mtn. Star Tours (maybe). DL Railroad, Monorail.

Arrive early to start at 9 AM.

Not sure if they might have a special Lunch/Dinner so we can listen to some speeches. I really can't skip that part.

Forgot about Indy, so that will more than likely first, to check out the refurb.

 

[SuddenStorm]

Forgot about Indy, so that will more than likely first, to check out the refurb.

Wasn't the refurb cancelled?

 

[Darkbeer1]

Wasn't the refurb cancelled?

>>Several rides that underwent refurbishments and renovations during the pandemic closures — including King Arthur Carrousel, Indiana Jones Adventure, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Pixar Pal-A-Round — will return with the parks on April 30.<<

Why 30+ Disneyland and DCA rides, attractions and shows will remain closed when the parks return

More than three-quarters of the closed attractions will be shuttered for five coronavirus-related reasons.

www.ocregister.com

 

[PiratesMansion]

>>Several rides that underwent refurbishments and renovations during the pandemic closures — including King Arthur Carrousel, Indiana Jones Adventure, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Pixar Pal-A-Round — will return with the parks on April 30.<<

Why 30+ Disneyland and DCA rides, attractions and shows will remain closed when the parks return

More than three-quarters of the closed attractions will be shuttered for five coronavirus-related reasons.

www.ocregister.com

Still, I don't believe it's likely got the refurb that was originally planned, as that might have even been cancelled before the pandemic really hit, if I remember correctly.

If it got anything, it was probably a diet refurb.

 

[SuddenStorm]

>>Several rides that underwent refurbishments and renovations during the pandemic closures — including King Arthur Carrousel, Indiana Jones Adventure, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Pixar Pal-A-Round — will return with the parks on April 30.<<

Why 30+ Disneyland and DCA rides, attractions and shows will remain closed when the parks return

More than three-quarters of the closed attractions will be shuttered for five coronavirus-related reasons.

www.ocregister.com

That's actually really exciting. If Indy, Mansion, and Splash look the best they have in years I'll go while the mask mandate is still a thing.

Otherwise, I'll wait until masks aren't a thing unless they announce Splash's closing date or something. I went to Lagoon in Utah the other day, and the masks during the afternoon were quite miserable and not something I want to deal with in 100 degree socal weather at Disneyland.

 

[Darkbeer1]

Still, I don't believe it's likely got the refurb that was originally planned, as that might have even been cancelled before the pandemic really hit, if I remember correctly.

If it got anything, it was probably a diet refurb.

Well, I will be checking it out on the 28th. It is a fun ride, regardless of refurb or lack thereof.

 

[chadwpalm]

>>Several rides that underwent refurbishments and renovations during the pandemic closures — including King Arthur Carrousel, Indiana Jones Adventure, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Pixar Pal-A-Round — will return with the parks on April 30.<<

Why 30+ Disneyland and DCA rides, attractions and shows will remain closed when the parks return

More than three-quarters of the closed attractions will be shuttered for five coronavirus-related reasons.

www.ocregister.com

The link he gave dates back to an article he wrote in November 2019 when the refurb was announced. Do we actually have anything official that these changes ended up happening after Covid hit?

"Disneyland crews will replace a plank bridge and its steel structure in the show set of the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction and refurbish rockwork, according to the building permit."

Even if they happened, will they be noticeable? Doesn't seem like they are adding any show elements, just fixing structure.

 

[Darkbeer1]

Dear David,​ We’re delighted you will be joining us for our special preview experience at the Disneyland® Resort! Information regarding your upcoming visit is below. Please read the details below carefully. Processes at the Disneyland Resort have changed and will be different from what you’ve experienced in the past.

Event Details DATE: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 PARK HOURS: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Access ONLY to Disneyland Park 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Access to Disneyland Park AND Disney California Adventure Park LOCATION: Disneyland Resort

Park Tickets & Reservation QR Codes Your theme park ticket(s) are attached to this email. Please access your tickets prior to your visit. Digital tickets are strongly encouraged. You may save tickets to your mobile device or mobile wallet, link them to the Disneyland app, or print and bring them with you. NOTE: The attached tickets are Park Hopper tickets; however, prior to 1:00 PM, you will only have access to Disneyland Park. You and your guest(s) may visit Disneyland Park beginning at 1:00 PM. If there are any issues with your attached tickets, please contact us as soon as possible at In addition to the attached tickets, a Reservation Confirmation containing a QR code will be emailed within the next 24 hours for each guest in your party – one email per Guest. You will need to present a valid ticket AND QR code for every Guest in your party to enter the theme parks on April 28. Please bring all QR codes and tickets with you the day of your visit.

Arrival & Parking Hosted self-parking for one vehicle is included in your ticket for the Mickey & Friends or Pixar Pals parking structure. Please present your theme park tickets to the parking attendant upon arrival. The Disneyland Resort tram is not operating at this time. Guests will be able to access the parks via a dedicated walkway from the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals Parking Structures. Please wear comfortable shoes. Wheelchair, stroller and ECV rentals will be available at Mickey & Friends Parking Structure and Pixar Pals Parking Structure.

Things To Know We’ve been preparing extensively for reopening, and we’ve made quite a few changes with the health and safety of our Guests and Cast Members top of mind. Experiences and offerings may be modified, limited in availability, or unavailable to allow for physical distancing and limited contact. It may feel a little different from your last time at the parks, but most of your favorite attractions, characters, shopping and dining experiences will still be part of your visit. Appropriate face coverings are required for all visiting Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members, including those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Please bring your own face coverings and wear them at all times. You may remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you must be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing. Eating and drinking are permitted only in designated dining areas, and are not permitted while queuing or in attractions. Guests and Cast Members will be required to undergo temperature screenings before entry to the Disneyland Resort theme parks and the Downtown Disney District. Should you have any questions, please contact DLR.Public.Affairs@disney.com. If you require assistance on the day of the event ONLY, please text *** and we will respond to you as quickly as possible. A public affairs representative will also be available at the Disneyland Resort Stroller Shop from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM on April 28 should you require assistance.

We look forward to welcoming you as our Guest! Event Disclaimers: - This is a non-transferrable preview opportunity available to you and your guest(s). - We have taken enhanced health and safety measures. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting the Disneyland Resort, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. - Disney reserves the right to require a participant to leave if they are (i) not properly wearing an approved face covering, (ii) using profanity or offensive language towards our Cast Members or other Guests and/or (iii) violating any other Park Rules. - See Disneyland Resort Rules for information regarding additional policies. Attendance at this event may constitute acceptance of a reportable gift. We encourage you to check with your office's ethics commission and/or counsel before attending this event. ​