Disneyland 70th speculations and news

[JerrodDragon89]

I think while we might get a year long event (more in name then say like fireworks or a special parade)

I think Disney sees the value in shorter events

Look at Pixar Fest, did well enough but its no where near the money maker holidays are which last 2ish months

 

[irlandaise]

Grand Californian refurb

What Grand Californian refurb? Where did you hear that?

 

[tx911]

What Grand Californian refurb? Where did you hear that?

Apparently there isn’t one imminent. My mistake.

 

[VGCgroupie]

What Grand Californian refurb? Where did you hear that?

https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-refurbishment-tracker.3922158/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/t...vers-group-2-0.2592085/page-306#post-65244522

 

[VGCgroupie]

Apparently there isn’t one imminent. My mistake.

You remember correctly, it's been talked about on the boards and evidently confirmed.

• Next refurb:
  • 2025 announced during 2023 Condo Association meeting
    • Could still begin in 2024
  • Full refurbishment expected, including hard goods
    • Murphy Beds expected to be installed (one 2BRLO received them early)
  • Signs of inventory disruption beginning early/mid October 2024
  • Unknown expected completion date
    • Inventory disruption persists through at least early April 2025
• Next refurb + 1:
  • Beginning 2031 or later
  • Soft goods expected

 

[LKing]

Look at Pixar Fest, did well enough but its no where near the money maker holidays are which last 2ish months

Pixar Fest was a bust. Poorly thought out, poorly executed and poorly attended.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I confess that I wasn't there for the 60th, but DS worked there on the 50th as part of the (now defunct) Disneyland All-American College Band. Apparently, July 17th was quite a spectacular event. So many people were lining up as early as 5:00am. Famous people from the original opening were featured guests. I predict that wouldn't happen for the 70th. The Governor of California was there, received a golden motorcycle which he promptly offered to auction off and donate the proceeds to charity (sounds pre-arranged). I agree that it's possible that they're going to scale back and have another "big bash" at anniversary year 75.

 

[JerrodDragon89]

I confess that I wasn't there for the 60th, but DS worked there on the 50th as part of the (now defunct) Disneyland All-American College Band. Apparently, July 17th was quite a spectacular event. So many people were lining up as early as 5:00am. Famous people from the original opening were featured guests. I predict that wouldn't happen for the 70th. The Governor of California was there, received a golden motorcycle which he promptly offered to auction off and donate the proceeds to charity (sounds pre-arranged). I agree that it's possible that they're going to scale back and have another "big bash" at anniversary year 75.

My guess is a little less of what we got for the 60th

Maybe not New parades but I do think we will get returning nightime parades
New Fireworks, maybe a new parade?
The Fantasyland Theater being used for Meet and greets and maybe have a dance show again
They might advertise Pan getting updated, HM is rumored to also have new upgrades coming as well and maybe they will have another ride go down for more updates


I know it wont happen but something like Mad Tea Party at DCA backlot would also be very welcome by MK's
Also sadly I doubt we see Fantasmic get the Dragon back, which would be welcome but the fact the show is having issues without the Dragon I doubt they risk adding another element to the show

 

[irlandaise]

https://www.disboards.com/threads/dvc-refurbishment-tracker.3922158/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/t...vers-group-2-0.2592085/page-306#post-65244522

Oh, so you folks are talking about the DVC villas, not the hotel, right?

 

[VGCgroupie]

Oh, so you folks are talking about the DVC villas, not the hotel, right?

I could be wrong but I assumed when it got a refurb it would be the whole place

 

[aammtt20]

I could be wrong but I assumed when it got a refurb it would be the whole place

DVC room refurbs are totally separate from the non-DVC room refurbs. In fact, the non-DVC rooms (which are a great majority at the Grand Cal) just got their refurb not too long ago, so they won't be redone again for a while. Those rooms are quite nice now, while the DVC rooms are quite worn and definitely needing that upgrade soon

 

[LilyJC]

Oh, so you folks are talking about the DVC villas, not the hotel, right?

Yes, just the villas are due for refurbishment

 

[JerrodDragon89]

lol

Imagine Disney shutting down an entire hotel....would be insane. Even when the Pixar Hotel was getting work done it stayed opened

 

[VGCgroupie]

lol

Imagine Disney shutting down an entire hotel....would be insane. Even when the Pixar Hotel was getting work done it stayed opened

wasnt eluding to the entire place shutting down.

 

[tx911]

I would guess the crowds will be insane on 7/17, right?

 

[OlliePop27]

Pixar Fest was a bust. Poorly thought out, poorly executed and poorly attended.

Agreed. A poorly executed rehash of a bad promotion from 2018. At least 2018 had Paint the Night at DCA.

Can we get some Limited Time Magic or Summer Nightacular back?

 

[OKW Lover]

I would guess the crowds will be insane on 7/17, right?

I would suspect you are correct. I know I'll be there.

 

[ClaraOswald]

What Grand Californian refurb? Where did you hear that?

The DVC villa wing is due for a full refurbishment and it's scheduled for 2025 though we don't know the exact dates.

The regular hotel rooms at the Grand Californian are not due for a refurbishment. I believe they were done around 2019.