What state of (dis)repair will Disneyland be in upon reopen?

[SuddenStorm]

Having Disneyland Park closed for months was unprecedented- and none of those attractions have gone that long without operating. Even when they're closed for refurbishment they have a slew of workers fixing what needs to be fixed- not letting things fall into disrepair.

When the park closed three attractions were undergoing extensive refurbishment and then sat stagnant for months. I can only imagine how this might impact the infrastructure.

When things sit with minimal maintenance and not being used as designed little things can go wrong. Pipes can leak, electric wiring can have issues, machinery can malfunction.

Are we expecting Disneyland to reopen looking the best it ever has- or do we think there's going to be a myriad of new broken effects and a period of poor attraction reliability this summer?

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

Disneyland belongs to the cats now. And I for one welcome our new feline overlords.

 

[D.Silentu]

As of now they have five weeks to assess and address potential decay. I think we will see some extra refurbishment time for some rides and I'm throwing my lot in with those who think Haunted Mansion Holiday will miss this year. However, I don't imagine things will be too awful.

 

[cmwade77]

Remember there are other theme parks across the country that are closed for similar lengths of time every year and they manage with around a 2-3 week lead time before reopening, so this is manageable.

 

[SuddenStorm]

Remember there are other theme parks across the country that are closed for similar lengths of time every year and they manage with around a 2-3 week lead time before reopening, so this is manageable.

Yep- though I worry the logistics and impact of a planned closure vary wildly from one with only a couple days to prepare and no planned reopen date for months. At a resort that's never actually shut down for months before. And attractions that vary wildly from your standard local amusement park offerings.

 

[1HAPPYGHOSTHOST]

Yes, and this is one is their leader ...
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Puuuuurfect.

 

[Figments Friend]

Wait.....

There's been talk of not doing the 'Haunted Mansion Holiday' overlay for this season....?

I'd be quite okay with that....or at least delay its installation until, you know, it's actually the Xmas season.
November...AFTER Halloween.
How glorious will it be after all these years to have the original 'Mansion' operational during the one season is should be shown in all it's spooky awesomeness.
Oh yes.....let this be true.....!

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[Brer Panther]

Yes, and this one is their leader ...
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[Stevek]

Other than the current projects, I think the park will look great.

 

[Phroobar]

Proof of wildlife around Grizzy River Rapids.

 

[Sailor310]

Proof of wildlife around Grizzy River Rapids.

I wonder what he's thinking about all these loud humans in this round thing.

 

[Phroobar]

There are probably cat trees all over Disneyland. I wonder how many of Mickey's family are laid out dead in front of the castle.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

Hope they have been greasing the cables in "Watch TV while on an elevator".

BRO this is the comment I needed to read.

 

[Miru]

I'd imagine 75% of indy is busted instead of the usual 50%.

Hope they have been greasing the cables in "Watch TV while on an elevator".

I think they may have to have some divers clear out random debris that fell in at "Watch Cartoons Underwater".

Also around the exterior of “Annoying dolls sing and dance everywhere”

Maybe also around “We added ACTUAL STORY to this generic rollercoaster and you still threw a fit over it because everything else around it is so ugly” and other partial outdoor attractions. But I agree that “Watch Animations Superimposed Underwater Where You Could Previously do Nothing for a Decade” would need the most of this.

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

Disneyland belongs to the cats now. And I for one welcome our new feline overlords.

Two words: Duck poop.

My best friend of 40 years ran into someone in custodial whites in a convenience store in Anaheim a few weeks ago and they said the biggest issue was that without humans occupying all the walkways, the ducks had free reign and there was a massive amount of poo without hosing down the streets every night.

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

I think one of the major considerations is that they have to cycle the rides regularly (once a week?) to maintain the ride's certificate of operation from the state. CA is more strict than FL. It's been a long time since I worked attractions, but I believe facilities can cycle (move the ride vehicles through) the attraction in maintenance mode. I heard one detail before the planned reopening in July--they said they would have to recall a lot of the chef staff in the kitchens to do a deep cleaning before food could be brought back in because everything was covered in dust. I have no idea what they covered in plastic--Animatronics (probably), merchandise? Theater seats in Hyperion and Lincoln? I don't know.

 

[Darkbeer1]

Heck, the DCA cats have got into Soarin'

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

By that time far off in the future, a time when I hope we've all been moisturizing and Botoxing and getting hair plugs where applicable to preserve our looks (I'm implying that we will be the ones in a state of disrepair by the time Disneyland reopens and we're all far older), I'm sure the parks will be relatively preserved and maintained. I fully expect, however, for various elements to go missing, including some entire attractions that simply won't be worth it to operate after these parks have been bleeding money for so long and the capacity will still be capped regardless of what kind of crowds they could draw. They will be running and probably look fine, but nothing more than the bare minimum. Stripped versions of the parks. Few or no characters, certainly no live entertainment, no shows, fewer rides, restaurants and possibly even shops.

 

[Rich T]

100% sure the Peoplemover tracks will look like absolute crap.

 

[Disney Irish]

100% sure the Peoplemover tracks will look like absolute crap.

So no change then....