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Shanghai Disney released a video on procedures for reopening.. .Expect DL to follow something similar

A more detailed video in english:


The video begins by showing the small Disney Town (like DTD) park entrance, which is used by onsite hotel guest in the mornings.
The main entrance has a large field (larger than the DLR esplanade) filled with metal barricade switchbacks.
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Path on the right (without social distancing markers) is dedicated to Shanghai Club 33 members
 
Shanghai Disney released a video on procedures for reopening.. .Expect DL to follow something similar


I'm impressed.

Will definitely be different, but I'd feel comfortable taking my family to the park with these and any additional precautions the state of California may impose.
 
A more detailed video in english:


The video begins by showing the small Disney Town (like DTD) park entrance, which is used by onsite hotel guest in the mornings.
The main entrance has a large field (larger than the DLR esplanade) filled with metal barricade switchbacks.
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Path on the right (without social distancing markers) is dedicated to Shanghai Club 33 members

Honestly, I’m impressed with what they look to be doing over there and I wouldn’t have any issues with going if they implement the same thing here in the US. I am bummed with the character experiences in that the kids can no longer get up close to interact as that was one the big things I was looking forward to for my kiddos first Disney experience but it does seem like they are trying to make the characters as accessible as possible given the current situation. Given that my kids won’t ever know the difference as to whether they could have gone and given the characters a hug or not I think they will still be pretty stoked to see them in the parades, etc. If they do open here with limited capacity I could see it being a very unique experience and one I wouldn’t necessarily mind. I’m still curious to see how they enforce the mask wearing though...kids just won’t keep them on all day.
 
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I called that number today and the CM let me know about the standard terms and conditions but once I explained it wouldn't really work for us she didnt hesitate to offer a refund. I did not go ahead with the refund at this time but its good to know it's available. FWIW I have the Canadian resident 5 day PH w/maxpass. Also I checked hotel rates for August and the CM offered me an initial rate of approx. 600/nt with tax but she came back with a rate of 440/nt which I think reflects the 35% offer currently available to guests who are currently impacted by cancellations. Note, I didn't ask her for a special rate and I do not hold a current hotel reservation at a DL resort hotel.
Thank you!
 
The original rebooking offer ended in early October, but this new one (see post above) seems to allow booking until December? I am going to call tomorrow and see what they say, as I have a GCH reservation starting 5/31 that is going to need to be canceled/changed now. I’ll post back with my experience.
Ok I am replying to my own post, but with updated information. I called today to modify my 5/31-6/4 reservation to October. Since that will be after school starts, we can only go over Columbus weekend (10/8-10/12). The CM told me there is NO rebooking discount that covers any date after 10/3, but I would get the $50/night resort credit. I reread the information in the app about the rebooking “offer” that goes through 12/30 stays, but it doesn’t specifically say what the “offer” is. So the 35% off room and $50/night resort credit will only apply to reservations that are completed prior to 10/3. Beyond that, it is just the little resort credit. I guess that is better than nothing, but when the Woods/Courtyard rooms are $760/night before taxes, $50/night is nominal. He did mention several times that if another offer came out later, I could call back to see if it could be ”applied”, but who knows. He confirmed that if we decided to move this reservation earlier (to take advantage of the 35% off), we could do that but only until 7/15, which is the deadline for booking that offer.

I am not happy to have lost my AP discount that I had on this room, and having it replaced with no discount during this crazy time. And of course I had to pay the difference in the one night deposit to boot. Disney, I am missing you and want to come back, but I don’t know if I will keep a full priced reservation in October with the likely limited experience that will be offered. So I sure hope they come out with a discount of some kind, though it seems it will not be tied to having a prior reservation that had to be canceled due to closure, as per other posters who have received the discount without having a prior reservation. Has anyone received the 35% off for a reservation starting after 10/3? If so, I am going to call back!!
 
Ok I am replying to my own post, but with updated information. I called today to modify my 5/31-6/4 reservation to October. Since that will be after school starts, we can only go over Columbus weekend (10/8-10/12). The CM told me there is NO rebooking discount that covers any date after 10/3, but I would get the $50/night resort credit.

Has anyone received the 35% off for a reservation starting after 10/3? If so, I am going to call back!!
If you look HERE for Historical Discounts, you will see from the end of September through most of October there have not been discounts for many years.

It will also give you an idea of what discount might become available WHEN Disneyland re-opens.
It's nice the details include the date an offer has rolled out and the time frame of the offer.

The past few years Disney had deals for the general public and AP Holders from the later part of October to the middle of December. Too bad Veterans Day is a Wednesday this year...
 
Ok I am replying to my own post, but with updated information. I called today to modify my 5/31-6/4 reservation to October. Since that will be after school starts, we can only go over Columbus weekend (10/8-10/12). The CM told me there is NO rebooking discount that covers any date after 10/3, but I would get the $50/night resort credit. I reread the information in the app about the rebooking “offer” that goes through 12/30 stays, but it doesn’t specifically say what the “offer” is. So the 35% off room and $50/night resort credit will only apply to reservations that are completed prior to 10/3. Beyond that, it is just the little resort credit. I guess that is better than nothing, but when the Woods/Courtyard rooms are $760/night before taxes, $50/night is nominal. He did mention several times that if another offer came out later, I could call back to see if it could be ”applied”, but who knows. He confirmed that if we decided to move this reservation earlier (to take advantage of the 35% off), we could do that but only until 7/15, which is the deadline for booking that offer.

I am not happy to have lost my AP discount that I had on this room, and having it replaced with no discount during this crazy time. And of course I had to pay the difference in the one night deposit to boot. Disney, I am missing you and want to come back, but I don’t know if I will keep a full priced reservation in October with the likely limited experience that will be offered. So I sure hope they come out with a discount of some kind, though it seems it will not be tied to having a prior reservation that had to be canceled due to closure, as per other posters who have received the discount without having a prior reservation. Has anyone received the 35% off for a reservation starting after 10/3? If so, I am going to call back!!

If Disneyland is open in October, there will probably be discounts. This is not going to be a typical October with hoards of people visiting.
 
Thanks to all who replied about October. I will keep an eye out for discounts for sure. I agree with @Geemo that traditionally Disney has been packed during October, and they have not needed to do any discounting. But I am hoping that @Aurora0427 has it right for this year, and there will be some discount. I will be watching what is happening regarding demand at Disney Shanghai, as that might give us some idea if people are rushing to go to that park, despite the limited experience, or if they are staying away due to ongoing concerns (about the experience in the parks, their health, their finances, etc).
 
Can anyone make a dining reservation for July? I tried yesterday and today, and while the date is "blue", indicating that it can be booked, literally nothing is available at any time at any restaurant.
 
Can anyone make a dining reservation for July? I tried yesterday and today, and while the date is "blue", indicating that it can be booked, literally nothing is available at any time at any restaurant.
No :( I was trying to make a reservation for July 4, and it wouldn't let me even though it was highlighted on the calendar.
 
Can anyone make a dining reservation for July? I tried yesterday and today, and while the date is "blue", indicating that it can be booked, literally nothing is available at any time at any restaurant.
I’ve been trying too. Nothing July1-5
 
Confirmed by CEO Bob Chapek today (5/11/2020) that masks will be REQUIRED for guests and CM's upon domestic (US) park reopen.

Source: appearance on Squawk Alley, CNBC.
Article Link

Please plan accordingly if masks will be an issue for you/your family.

(first discussed in the unrestricted DL reopening speculation thread)
Ugh. I guess it will be a while until we get back to the parks. ☹️
 
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