Go To Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Disneyland Resort Reopening
It feels like just yesterday we found out Disney Parks Blog announced Disneyland’s reopening! So it’s no surprise with April 30th,2021 right around the corner that TODAY we are finally getting all the juicy details for what to expect at it’s reopening. HERE WE GO! Back off to Neverland!
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*Before we get into it I want to note that as of now and until further notice only California residents may visit the park.
Important Dates
Make sure to keep these dates in mind for this month!
April 9: If you currently hold a theme park ticket, you can check available days for your 1-day ticket type beginning April 9 on Disneyland.com/ParksUpdates.
April 12: The theme park reservation system will open no earlier than 8 a.m. PT on April 12 and guests who already have valid theme park tickets may begin making park reservations.
April 15: Theme park ticket sales will resume no earlier than 8 a.m. PT on April 15, and guests without park tickets may begin purchasing tickets and making park reservations.
Get ready to get your tickets!
Theme Park Reservations & Tickets
Just like in Disney World, guests will be using the new Park Reservation System. This includes all guests including resort guests and Annual Passholders. The Park Reservation System will launch on April 12th, 2021 for all existing valid theme park tickets. It will be open to new ticket holders starting on April 15h, 2021. IF you already had a theme park ticket prior to the closure be sure to check it’s expiration date because MANY tickets expiration dates were extended! Check you Disney account to make sure your ticket is linked!
FOR A FULL LIST OF MODIFICATIONS/EXTENSIONS TO YOUR:
Unused non-promotional single day tickets
Guests with Multi-Day Tickets
Unused non-promotional single day tickets
Southern California Resident Tickets
Promotional Child Ticket
Canada Resident Ticket or Australia/New Zealand Resident Ticket
2020 Military Salute Ticket
PRO TIP: Make sure you have the latest version of the Disneyland App downloaded on you phone with location AND notification services enabled. This will save time by helping you plan ahead and purchasing food and beverages using the new Mobile Order Service.
Park Hours
As of right now, Disneyland Park hours are being limited to 9 AM to 7 PM. Those are definitely subject to change so definitely be sure to keep the Disneyland Calendar bookmarked in order to see the most recent updates.
Parking
For now, parking will be limited to/ available at the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures, which are both located off Disneyland Drive.
Park Hopping
Guests who purchase a park hopping ticket will be able to park hop as early as 1 PM! For the most UP-TO-DATE- Park Hopper Hours be sure to check out the Disneyland Calendar frequently and even bookmark it on your mobile device! Park hopping hours can fluctuate so don’t get caught off-guard.
Guests must STILL have a valid theme park reservation in order to park hop for the day, just like in WDW AND they have to had visited their reserved park FIRST before park hopping.
Park hopping is based on capacity limitations so just be aware that even if you purchase the park hopper ticket you might not be able to park hop for that day.
Hotel Guests
If you’re planning on staying at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa you will still need a theme park reservation. Staying on property is a great way to be fully immersed in the Disney experience so be sure to book your hotel as soon as possible! HOTEL STAYS DO NOT GUARANTEE THEME PARK RESERVATIONS.
PRO TIP: For all shopping and dining Disneyland is also encouraging contactless and cashless payments via the Disneyland app.The use of the Mobile Ordering Service, just like Walt Disney World, will also be highly encouraged and used. This will be done exclusively on the Disneyland app so you’re going to want to have this downloaded, updated, and ready to GO!
Available Attractions, Dining, & Shopping
It is worth noting that just like in Walt Disney World, not all attractions are available and some experiences i.e. pre-shows may be modified in order to keep guests safe and out of small spaces based on capacity.
Just like attractions, some dining experiences may be modified, limited capacity, or closed to maintain safety during this time. Guests can book dining 60 days in advance on Disneyland.com or via their Disneyland app. Dining is based on availability so be sure to book as soon as you know when you’re ready to dine!
Disneyland
The gates are opening soon! Here is what you can expect to find:
Disneyland Dining
Bengal Barbecue
Café Orleans
Churros
French Market Restaurant
Galactic Grill
Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
Ice Cream Carts
Jolly Holiday Bakery Café
Little Red Wagon
Market House
Milk Stand
Mint Julep Bar
Plaza Inn
Popcorn
Red Rose Taverne
River Belle Terrace
Ronto Roasters
Ship to Shore Marketplace
Stage Door Café
The Tropical Hideaway
Disneyland Attractions
Alice in Wonderland
Astro Orbitor
Autopia
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Casey Jr. Circus Train
Disneyland Railroad
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Gadget’s Go Coaster
Haunted Mansion
Indiana Jones™ Adventure
"it’s a small world"
King Arthur Carrousel
Mad Tea Party
Main Street Vehicles
Mark Twain Riverboat
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Peter Pan’s Flight
Pinocchio’s Daring Journey
Pirates of the Caribbean
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
Space Mountain
Splash Mountain
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance - will utilize virtual queue, more details to come
Surprise Character Sightings
Tarzan’s Treehouse™
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
Disneyland Shopping
Adventureland Bazaar
Balloons
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Black Spire Outfitters
Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen
Creature Stall
Cristal d'Orleans
Crystal Arts
Disney Clothiers, Ltd.
Disney Showcase
Disneyana
Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities
Droid Depot
Emporium
First Order Cargo
Glow Carts
"it’s a small world" Toy Shop
Kaman’s Art Shoppe
Le Mascarade d’Orleans
Little Green Men Store Command
The Mad Hatter in Fantasyland
Main Street Magic Shop
Pieces of Eight
Pioneer Mercantile
Savi's Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers
The Star Trader
Toydarian Toymaker
Disney California Adventure
What to expect!
Disney California Adventure Dining
Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats
Angry Dogs
Award Wieners
Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining
Churros
Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill
Cozy Cone Motel - Cones 1-3 (Churros, Ice Cream, Cone-coctions)
Cappuccino Cart
Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe
Flo's V8 Cafe
Ghirardelli® Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop
Hollywood Lounge
Ice Cream Carts
Lamplight Lounge
Pacific Wharf Distribution Co.
Popcorn
Poultry Palace
Rita’s Baja Blenders
Señor Buzz Churros
Smokejumpers Grill
Sonoma Terrace
Studio Catering Co.
Disney California Adventure Attractions
Games of Pixar Pier
Goofy's Sky School
Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Incredicoaster
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind
Jessie's Critter Carousel
Jumpin’ Jellyfish
Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters
Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
Mickey’s PhilharMagic
Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!
Pixar Pal-A-Round – Non-Swinging
Pixar Pal-A-Round – Swinging
Radiator Springs Racers
Silly Symphony Swings
Soarin’ Around the World
Surprise Character Sightings
The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure
Toy Story Midway Mania!
Turtle Talk with Crush
Disney California Adventure Shopping
Balloons
Bing Bong's Sweet Stuff
Collector’s Warehouse
Disneyland Backlot Premiere Shop
Elias & Co.
Glow Carts
Kaman’s Art Shoppe
Kingswell Camera Shop
Knick's Knacks
Off the Page
Paradise Pier Sunglass Cart
Ramone's House of Body Art
Rushin' River Outfitters
Seaside Souvenirs
Studio Store
Trolley Treats
I literally want to cry thinking about this reopening because some of my nearest and dearest friends have stemmed from exploring Disneyland on a whim whilst on a road trip 4 years ago! I’ll be back THE SECOND non-CA residents can purchase tickets!
If you’re a Californian will you be heading back soon?
