You Checklist for Getting Ready to Return to Disneyland
After just about 400 days, Disneyland has reopened! And, if you are getting ready to return to the magic, things might be a little different but will be just as magical as ever.
With all these changes, I have put together this checklist to make sure your return to Disneyland is just as magical as ever.
The gates open today. Image: Disneyland.
Before You Return to Disneyland
- Make sure you have your valid admission and theme park reservation confirmation: All Guests ages 3 and up will only be permitted to the Parks if they have a valid admission as well as a theme park reservation that was made in advance. Make sure to plan early as theme park reservations are filling up fast!
- You MUST be a resident of California: In addition to having a valid admission and theme park reservation, be prepared to have proof that you are a California Resident as you may be asked to show this proof.
- Have the latest version of the Disneyland App on your smart phone: The Disneyland App will be your key to success while in the parks as well as your command center. Make sure you have linked your tickets in advance and/or make any necessary dining reservation. You can also check hours of operations and plan your day by checking out park maps.
- Prepare to access the virtual queue for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance: If your plans have you starting your day at Disneyland Park, you will be eligible to access the virtual queue via the Disneyland App at 7 am in your home, hotel, car, or anywhere else you may be. If you don’t begin your day at Disneyland Park, or if you didn’t get in the first opening, a second queue will open at 12 pm. Fast fingers is the name of the game!
- Check in to your hotel with the new online check-in system: Guests can now check-in to the Grand Californian as early as five days in advance. Once you arrive at the hotel on the day of check-in, you will receive a text to let you now your room is ready.
Parking at Disneyland
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Before Your Arrival
- Park at Mickey & Friends or Pixar Pier parking decks: Upon your return to Disney, Guests are asked not to arrive early during the week and will not be able to line up prior to 6 am on the weekend. Once you arrive at the toll plazas, you will be asked to show your tickets and theme park reservation. Trams will not be available for the reopening but you will be able to rent strollers, wheelchairs, and EVCs right in the parking decks. Also, for state COVID-19 guidelines, Guests are not permitted to eat or drink while waiting to go through the security screening.
- Going to the Downtown Disney District: With the Parks reopening, the shopping, dining, and entertainment complex will open at 9 am PST and remain open late after the Parks close. Paid parking is available at the Simba lot with and you check Disneyland.com for the daily hours of operation.
- Don’t forget your mask: Appropriate masks are required for all Guests 2 and older.
Mobile Order at Disneyland
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During Your Visit
- Park Hopping Starts at 1 pm PST: If you have the Park Hopper option on your ticket for your return to Disneyland, you can visit the second park on the same day beginning at 1 pm PST.
- Use the Disneyland App for Mobile Order and More: Once you return to Disneyland make sure to pull out your smartphone to access the Disneyland App. You can use the app for the super-convenient mobile order feature, check current wait times for attractions, as well as access park maps. Pro Tip: You can pre-select the time you wish to eat with the mobile order feature and ensure your food is hot and ready when you wish to dine.
- Utilize contactless payment options: Upon your return to Disneyland, you will notice even more to make contactless payments including Apple Pay and Disney Gift Cards.
California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Park
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Now, grab your Spirit Jerseys, Mickey Ears, and your smartphone along with this checklist and you are ready for your return to Disneyland!
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