Disneyland Reopening Speculation Superthread

[midnight star]

Just saw on the news (KTLA) that there are already people lined up on Harbor to get into Downtown Disney today. I didn't think the stores opened until 10 AM.

Ugh really hoping that’s just opening day surge

 

[hiroMYhero]

Ugh really hoping that’s just opening day surge

They are probably hoping for Splash merchandise! That’s what happened at MK today. Huge AP crowd headed to Splash just for merchandise.

 

[midnight star]

They are probably hoping for Splash merchandise! That’s what happened at MK today. Huge AP crowd headed to Splash just for merchandise.

Ohhhh got it. I am hoping they will have the Main Attraction merchandise. But considering how popular it is, I doubt it will be there by the time I go Saturday.

 

[Aurora0427]

Ugh really hoping that’s just opening day surge

Wasn’t it bad on opening day at Disney Springs and then fine after that?

 

[midnight star]

Wasn’t it bad on opening day at Disney Springs and then fine after that?

I think so!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

They are probably hoping for Splash merchandise! That’s what happened at MK today. Huge AP crowd headed to Splash just for merchandise.

Agree with this. I was reading chatter on other boards from people who were planning on getting Splash toys. Also, people were worried about parking since only Simba would be open.

 

[TikiTikiFan]

Agree with this. I was reading chatter on other boards from people who were planning on getting Splash toys. Also, people were worried about parking since only Simba would be open.

I third this. The demand for Splash merch is crazy right now. Everything's been sold out on Shop Disney since the day the change was announced and prices for on eBay are 4x their original price. A friend of mine is going today just with the hope of getting his hands on some (for me too, I won't lie lol) but I doubt they'll have it available. I saw a vlogger yesterday looking and seems like it was pulled.

ETA: They also have the 65th anniversary merch in World of Disney, not sure if that would cause demand too.

 

[Aurora0427]

I’ve been living under a rock. What Splash merchandise? The ride that’s getting rebranded? The movie with Tom Hanks and Darryl Hannah?

Ahh the ride. Ok. Did some reading.

 

[ycsteves]

I had a very vivid dream that DL (re) announced their July 17 reopening date and that reservations opened today. The sadness is real today.

 

[hiroMYhero]

The sadness is real today

Me, too. My google calendar has reminded me of my canceled 3-day stay at Fairfield Anaheim and a meet-up w/Rumors-guy where we were hoping to meet @theluckyrabbit , and then a tpas mod messaged me early this morning to extend bday greetings!

He’s now messaging me from MK! I’m not envious at all.

 

[TikiTikiFan]

Also extra sad and envious today! I think watching WDW open while our gates stay closed is a bit gut wrenching.

 

[DLgal]

Just sitting at home waiting to see how things go over the next hour or 2. We are supposed to go to DtD this morning, but I am NOT about waiting in long car or regular lines to get in. No thank you, please! If this just turns out to be an early surge for people who HAD to be "first", maybe we will head over around noon. Otherwise we will go tomorrow. I don't need to go that badly.

 

[Aurora0427]

Just sitting at home waiting to see how things go over the next hour or 2. We are supposed to go to DtD this morning, but I am NOT about waiting in long car or regular lines to get in. No thank you, please! If this just turns out to be an early surge for people who HAD to be "first", maybe we will head over around noon. Otherwise we will go tomorrow. I don't need to go that badly.

I really want to mask up and go tomorrow.... hoping the crowds this morning are first day opening crowds.

 

[hiroMYhero]

@WonkaKid has a DTD thread w/ photos:

https://www.disboards.com/threads/i’m-at-downtown-disney-now.3807094/

 

[Erin M]

This is so crazy to me, but then I realize not everyone lives 5 minutes from one! The sea salt and caramel is both H's and my favorite. H also loves the Honey Lavender, and I like the Strawberry with balsamic and black pepper. If the internet is right, the monthy flavors are amazing. I've had both the meyer lemon and goat cheese one, but I haven't tried birthday cakes and blackberries and now I need to.

A few summers ago they had a strawberry rhubarb pie flavor that knocked my socks off! We only go every once in a while even though we only live about a mile from the Divison shop, I like to go to Lauretta Jean's across the street more often.

 

[Erin M]

They are probably hoping for Splash merchandise! That’s what happened at MK today. Huge AP crowd headed to Splash just for merchandise.

Gonna hold on to that little zip lock baggie we got a few years ago! We used it that day to keep a tooth lost by DD at the park. Now it's a relic.

 

[midnight star]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1281275327025573888

 

[StarlitNight05]

Posted this on WonkaKid's DtD thread too, but just in case others don't see it:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1281276151470514177

 

[Snap Crackle Pop]

I really think it’s irresponsible to have DtD open, looking at the crowds you wouldn’t even know a pandemic is happening. Going to DtD isn’t essential.

 

[DLgal]

I really want to mask up and go tomorrow.... hoping the crowds this morning are first day opening crowds.

We are trying again tomorrow. Just got turned away at the parking lot around 11:45 because it was full and they were pausing entry.