Southern California and Disneyland Adventure

[Disdreamer9]

They are different divisions of Disney, so I think it's unlikely, but it certainly couldn't hurt to ask. But if they cancel, they will offer you a full refund, so you can just use the refunded money to book the Disneland trip and VIP tours yourself. I'm not sure what benefit a credit would do you.

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Thanks for the response. It's more expensive to book everything separately vs. the ABD trip, so any type of discount due to the cancelled trip would be great, but agree that it's highly unlikely.

That being said, if anyone else was planning on going on the April 18th trip and would be interested in sharing a VIP tour (if this gets cancelled), let me know!

 

[sayhello]

Thanks for the response. It's more expensive to book everything separately vs. the ABD trip, so any type of discount due to the cancelled trip would be great, but agree that it's highly unlikely.

That being said, if anyone else was planning on going on the April 18th trip and would be interested in sharing a VIP tour (if this gets cancelled), let me know!

Oh! You meant a discount, not a credit. That makes more sense. Still not likely, but you never know unless you ask! Nothing is normal these days.

I hope it all works out for you!

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[WaDiWo]

Anyone have any updates on more possible Southern Cali/DL ABD cancellations? (so far cancelled through March 2022).
Still crossing my fingers our April 2022 trip is still a go.

 

[Sujo1214]

Anyone have any updates on more possible Southern Cali/DL ABD cancellations? (so far cancelled through March 2022).
Still crossing my fingers our April 2022 trip is still a go.

I am on the short escape that begins April 5th. I talked to an ABD vacationista yesterday. So far the trips are still a go.

 

[WaDiWo]

I am on the short escape that begins April 5th. I talked to an ABD vacationista yesterday. So far the trips are still a go.

Thanks!! go go go!

 

[Kimfriedl]

My March escape was cancelled, and I rebooked for an April trip. Still hoping it goes, but if it does not, the vacationista I spoke with gave me a few suggestions since there are no further SoCal escapes scheduled at this time. She suggested keeping my trip planned and booking a VIP tour as many of you have considered. She then suggested that I request one of the VIP tour guides who are also ABD SoCal escape tour guides. She told me to explain to them that our abd tour had been canceled and could they try to include some of the abd tour experience in our VIP tour experience. She said you never know what kind of pixie dust they can sprinkle your way and it never hurts to ask. She even gave me the names of 3 tour guides that she personally knows that do both abd and vip DL tours!! Let me know if anyone would like this info. Hopefully we won’t need it!!!

 

[Aeroem]

I am scheduled to go in July. I had NO idea this was still getting canceled. (Naively) I would hope someone would reach out and say something. Summer, for my family is the only time we can do a lot of things. We we’re originally supposed to go to CA in Sumer 2020, then 2021 and now. I dont feel like i could push it forward again, I’d just give up hope at that point. Thank you all for being informative. Hope April is everyone’s month and this gets back on track!

 

[WaDiWo]

My March escape was cancelled, and I rebooked for an April trip. Still hoping it goes, but if it does not, the vacationista I spoke with gave me a few suggestions since there are no further SoCal escapes scheduled at this time. She suggested keeping my trip planned and booking a VIP tour as many of you have considered. She then suggested that I request one of the VIP tour guides who are also ABD SoCal escape tour guides. She told me to explain to them that our abd tour had been canceled and could they try to include some of the abd tour experience in our VIP tour experience. She said you never know what kind of pixie dust they can sprinkle your way and it never hurts to ask. She even gave me the names of 3 tour guides that she personally knows that do both abd and vip DL tours!! Let me know if anyone would like this info. Hopefully we won’t need it!!!

Oh thanks this is great, would love this info. but I too hope we don’t need it!

 

[Chickkypoo]

I am on the short escape that begins April 5th. I talked to an ABD vacationista yesterday. So far the trips are still a go.

That's hopeful news. We need to book airfare for ours still, and I'm so afraid to bite the bullet as I feel there is a still a chance they might get cancelled.

 

[Sujo1214]

That's hopeful news. We need to book airfare for ours still, and I'm so afraid to bite the bullet as I feel there is a still a chance they might get cancelled.

I purchased airfare yesterday. I had been watching flights for a while and the cost was rising. I did not want to take the chance of waiting longer and paying more or the flights I want being sold out. I also feel there is still a chance the trips might get cancelled.

 

[Chickkypoo]

I received an email from my TA today stating that ABD was looking for my Pre-Adventure travel plans, specifically if I had booked the night before independently at the Grand Californian as they knew I was flying in on the 13th. Not sure why they needed to know this as they weren't allowing additional nights to be added on by them, so where I stay the night before is kind of irrelevant. Anyway, perhaps this is a sign that the April trips will be a go.

 

[Kimfriedl]

I received an email from my TA today stating that ABD was looking for my Pre-Adventure travel plans, specifically if I had booked the night before independently at the Grand Californian as they knew I was flying in on the 13th. Not sure why they needed to know this as they weren't allowing additional nights to be added on by them, so where I stay the night before is kind of irrelevant. Anyway, perhaps this is a sign that the April trips will be a go.

Yes!!! They asked me for my flight info on Friday! I think they want to know your arrival info b/c transportation to and from the airport is included in the trip. I am also arriving a day early, and they will still provide transport with the early arrival.

 

[sayhello]

I received an email from my TA today stating that ABD was looking for my Pre-Adventure travel plans, specifically if I had booked the night before independently at the Grand Californian as they knew I was flying in on the 13th. Not sure why they needed to know this as they weren't allowing additional nights to be added on by them, so where I stay the night before is kind of irrelevant. Anyway, perhaps this is a sign that the April trips will be a go.

They like to know where people are before the trip starts if they didn't make all of the arrangements. I assume because that way, if you don't show up, they have a way of trying to figure out where you might be. They've always asked that, as far as I can remember.

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[Chickkypoo]

Yes!!! They asked me for my flight info on Friday! I think they want to know your arrival info b/c transportation to and from the airport is included in the trip. I am also arriving a day early, and they will still provide transport with the early arrival.

Good to know. I'll ask my TA about that as I was originally told I would have to schedule my own transportation on both ends as we were coming in a day early, and then we were going to stay an extra day then head down to San Diego before our cruise. We've since cancelled the cruise as we didn't know what was going to happen with this trip so we're now flying out on the last day. That's why I was confused when they wanted to know where I was booked the night before.

 

[Kimfriedl]

So bummed that those of us going in April will just miss being able to see World of Color, the Disneyland Forever fireworks show, and Main Street Electrical Parade (returning April 22nd.) I suppose we should be thankful if we get to go at all at this point, but I was really hoping to catch these wonderful nighttime shows if we get to go.

 

[Sujo1214]

So bummed that those of us going in April will just miss being able to see World of Color, the Disneyland Forever fireworks show, and Main Street Electrical Parade (returning April 22nd.) I suppose we should be thankful if we get to go at all at this point, but I was really hoping to catch these wonderful nighttime shows if we get to go.

I feel the same way. I just saw the return dates announced too.

 

[Chickkypoo]

My TA was able to book our transportation from the airport on the day before our tour. ABD said we can't have our passes until the day the tour starts however.

My TA did note that it is probably smart if we keep our current transportation that we have booked and our back up hotel reservation for now.

 

[Disdreamer9]

Keeping my hopes up that April will be a “go”! Has anyone heard otherwise?

 

[jimmymc]

Keeping my hopes up that April will be a “go”! Has anyone heard otherwise?

Haven't heard of any cancelations. Los Angeles County recently dropped pretty much all their mask and vaccine mandates.

 

[Sujo1214]

Keeping my hopes up that April will be a “go”! Has anyone heard otherwise?

As far as I know the April 5th Short Escape is still on!