Epicnemesis
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- Jan 26, 2020
Oh god, looks like we are getting another tote bag as soon as my wife sees this.
On the weekends the parking lot opens at 9:30am. The stores technically open at 10am but they usually are already open if you get in right away. For parking you use the Simba lot if you are parking on Disney property. You also have to enter the lot heading south on Disneyland drive. For reservations they will only let you through security 10 min before if they are limiting capacity when you get there.We are thinking of going to DtD for a weekend trip. How is it getting in? I am a bit confused by it all.
What time is DtD open?
What time is parking open?
Which parking lots can we use?
Will they let us through if we have a morning and afternoon reservation?
Is it better to drive or get a hotel close by and walk?
How are lines on the weekend? Both getting in and getting to shop.
We do not mind waiting in lines just would like to be as prepared as possible.
Any one who has gone what has been your itinerary? Any other things to do near by for half a day.
Thanks this helps a lot.On the weekends the parking lot opens at 9:30am. The stores technically open at 10am but they usually are already open if you get in right away. For parking you use the Simba lot if you are parking on Disney property. You also have to enter the lot heading south on Disneyland drive. For reservations they will only let you through security 10 min before if they are limiting capacity when you get there.
I don’t know. I always time myself to arrive in the area by 9:35 and I haven’t had any issues thus far. There’s usually a backup of cars on Disneyland Drive but it moves quickly.Thanks this helps a lot.
Are people usually lining up to the parking lot way before 9 am?
ok. That means could stay at the Hyatt Regency and drive and we should be ok.I don’t know. I always time myself to arrive in the area by 9:35 and I haven’t had any issues thus far. There’s usually a backup of cars on Disneyland Drive but it moves quickly.
Harbor entrance has no line. That is where I would go.We are thinking of going to DtD for a weekend trip. How is it getting in? I am a bit confused by it all.
What time is DtD open?
What time is parking open?
Which parking lots can we use?
Will they let us through if we have a morning and afternoon reservation?
Is it better to drive or get a hotel close by and walk?
How are lines on the weekend? Both getting in and getting to shop.
We do not mind waiting in lines just would like to be as prepared as possible.
Any one who has gone what has been your itinerary? Any other things to do near by for half a day.
Thanks for the photos and update, Rob! Welcome home -- hope your trip went well. It's good to have you back. Glad you got to reconnect with Abby. Funny about your being among the first to enter the DTD parking -- sort of like RD? Or as close as we get nowadays?We got lucky with a few things at DTD today:
1. We got to the lot moments after it opened and were among the first people in.
2. There was a limit of two on an item I wanted to buy at WOD. But the CM assisting me spoke with her manager and he allowed me to get four.
3 We ran into Abby (haven’t seen her in about eight weeks) and spoke with her for about 25 minutes. She’s always great and is happy and well.
One note: the CM who served me at WOD told me that they’ve been more flexible lately with allowing guests to let friends to use their APs for discounts.
I didn’t see any Mickey pumpkin pillows. I asked a CM and she told me that they’ve been sold out for awhile.
One other thing: I made a purchase of approx $175. I realized after I left that I’d only been given a 10% discount. I returned a short time later and explained that my AP allows me a 20% discount. The CM I spoke with made the correction quickly .
A few pics:
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Me and a friend with (a socially-distanced ;-)) Abby.
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Thank you! It’s nice to be back. The break was exceptionally refreshing. After this trip, though, I doubt I’ll travel again until after a vaccine is available and I’ve had it.Thanks for the photos and update, Rob! Welcome home -- hope your trip went well. It's good to have you back. Glad you got to reconnect with Abby. Funny about your being among the first to enter the DTD parking -- sort of like RD? Or as close as we get nowadays?
We more than likely will stay at the Hyatt or a hotel not on the Harbor side unless we can get the Courtyard which seems booked. Can we still walk to the Harbor side if driving? I have not used the Harbor entrance in like 10 years.Harbor entrance has no line. That is where I would go.
If you show up and your reservation is less than 15 minutes they will fast track you through the main entrance, skipping the line (Kind of shady to intentionally do, but worth knowing if you like working in the grey area)
No, no opening date has been given yet for BVS -- only "sometime in November." So let us know if you find out anything!Have they said yet when they will open dining reservations for Carthay?