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Old 4 Jan 20, 07:40 PM  
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Pre Trip Report California October 2020

I usually only do a post trip report but this might help some people, as I see a lot of questions about California / LA / Hollywood / Disneyland.

Background
I am a solo traveler from Dublin. I have been doing versions of this trip since 2009. I do a split stay, the first part in LA /Hollywood and then transfer to Anaheim for Disneyland.

I travel solo, meet up with friends in LA /Hollywood and then go solo to Disneyland.

I don't drive and use public transport to get around

My itinerary this year is

Sunday June 21 - Fly to LAX
Need to book hotel in Hollywood
Need to book shuttle to hotel
Monday June 22
TBC
Tuesday June 23
TBC
Wednesday June 24
TBC
Thursday June 25
TBC
Friday June 26
TBC
Saturday June 27
Transfer to Anaheim
Need to book train to Anaheim
Need to buy Disneyland Tickets
Need to book restaurants in Disneyland
Need to buy ART bus ticket
Sunday June 28
Disneyland
Monday June 29
Disneyland
Tuesday June 30
Disneyland
Wednesday 1 July
Disneyland
Thursday 2 July
Depart LAX
Need to book shuttle to airport
Friday 3 July
Arrive Dublin



What I have booked

Flights
Aer Lingus direct from Dublin to LAX
Smart Fare
10kg carry on bag
Small personal carry on bag eg handbag or laptop bag
23kg checked bag
Seat Selection at the time of booking
For my Dublin to LAX flight I just chose a standard seat, no extra charge
For my LAX to Dublin flight I chose priority boarding and Choice seat which was €59.99 extra charge

Price Breakdown
Flight = €690
Taxes and Charges = €108.08
Admin fee = €18
Priority Boarding & Seat = €59.99
Total = €876. 07

Anaheim Hotel
Kings Inn Anaheim
Total for 5 nights = $712


Possible Suggestions for Things To Do In LA / Hollywood
As I have been going to LA / Hollywood for the last 10 years, I have been to many of the main tourist spots. This year I am planning to do a hop on hop off bus tour. I have done this before but it was back in 2010.

Another thing I want to do this year is spend a day in Santa Monica. Santa Monica is one of my favorite parts of LA, but I don't go here very year. Its been maybe 4 years since I was last in Santa Monica.

I usually only spend a few hours in the morning at Hollywood Boulevard / Walk of Fame. Its not my favorite place to be, I just go here to go to Hollywood and Highland shopping mall and Hard Rock Cafe.

I usually spend about 2 days with my friends. We usually just go shopping, go to a restaurant or bar in their local area or just chill out in their apartment.

Its too soon yet to co ordinate with my friends to plan which days this year I will meet up with them. Once I know which days my friends are free, then I can plan my other LA /Hollywood days.

Edited at 08:43 PM. Reason: Rescheduled To October 2020
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Old 29 May 20, 08:26 PM  
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Big News

I have now rescheduled to October 2020

So now my new dates are

Sunday 18 October - Fly to LAX
Hotel in Hollywood now rebooked at no extra charge
Need to book shuttle to hotel
Monday October 19
TBC
Tuesday October 20
TBC
Wednesday October 21
TBC
Thursday October 22
TBC
Friday October 23
TBC
Saturday October 24
Transfer to Anaheim
Need to book train to Anaheim
3 Day 1 Park Tickets, No MaxPass
Need to book restaurants in Disneyland
Sunday October 25
Disneyland
Monday October 26
Disneyland
Tuesday October 27
Disneyland
Wednesday October 28
Disneyland
Thursday October 29
Depart LAX
Need to book shuttle to airport
Friday October 30
Arrive Dublin


Flights
Aer Lingus direct from Dublin to LAX
Smart Fare
10kg carry on bag
Small personal carry on bag eg handbag or laptop bag
23kg checked bag
Seat Selection at the time of booking
For my Dublin to LAX flight I just chose a standard seat, no extra charge
For my LAX to Dublin flight I chose priority boarding and Choice seat which was €59.99 extra charge

Price Breakdown
Flight = €690
Taxes and Charges = €108.08
Admin fee = €18
Priority Boarding & Seat = €59.99
Total = €876. 07

Hollywood Hotel
Total for 6 nights = $665.29

Anaheim Hotel
Desert Inn and Suites
Total for 5 nights = $679.77

So now I will get to see Disneyland at Halloween.

I know it will be a very different trip to my usual June trip to California.

I'm expecting temperature checks and facemasks, As we have seen in the last 24 hours with the Walt Disney World reopening plan,I'm expecting things like fireworks, parades, character meet and greets will be suspended or changed. I'm expecting restaurants to have limited capacity and limited openings. I'm expecting rides and attractions to have limited capacity and limited openings.

Right now I just want to be in Disneyland and I am totally fine with whatever restrictions and new procedures Disney implement in order to open.

For the LA part of my trip I just want to see my friends and relax and chill after all the crazyness of the last few months. I'm not bothered about the touristy LA things, I have done so much over the last 10 years anyway.

Edited at 03:23 PM.
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Old 29 May 20, 09:31 PM  
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It's good to have something arranged after the disappointment of original cancellation. Sounds really exciting. I've been watching The Daily Woo recently now he's back in LA.
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Old 30 May 20, 01:23 AM  
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Originally Posted by Bad Pink Tink View Post
Big News

I have now rescheduled to October 2020

So now my new dates are

Sunday 18 October - Fly to LAX
Hotel in Hollywood now rebooked at no extra charge
Need to book shuttle to hotel
Monday October 19
TBC
Tuesday October 20
TBC
Wednesday October 21
TBC
Thursday October 22
TBC
Friday October 23
TBC
Saturday October 24
Transfer to Anaheim
Need to book train to Anaheim
Need to buy Disneyland Tickets
Need to book restaurants in Disneyland
Sunday October 25
Disneyland
Monday October 26
Disneyland
Tuesday October 27
Disneyland
Wednesday October 28
Disneyland
Thursday October 29
Depart LAX
Need to book shuttle to airport
Friday October 30
Arrive Dublin


Flights
Aer Lingus direct from Dublin to LAX
Smart Fare
10kg carry on bag
Small personal carry on bag eg handbag or laptop bag
23kg checked bag
Seat Selection at the time of booking
For my Dublin to LAX flight I just chose a standard seat, no extra charge
For my LAX to Dublin flight I chose priority boarding and Choice seat which was €59.99 extra charge

Price Breakdown
Flight = €690
Taxes and Charges = €108.08
Admin fee = €18
Priority Boarding & Seat = €59.99
Total = €876. 07

Hollywood Hotel
Total for 6 nights = $665.29

Anaheim Hotel
Desert Inn and Suites
Total for 5 nights = $679.77

So now I will get to see Disneyland at Halloween.

I know it will be a very different trip to my usual June trip to California.

I'm expecting temperature checks and facemasks, As we have seen in the last 24 hours with the Walt Disney World reopening plan,I'm expecting things like fireworks, parades, character meet and greets will be suspended or changed. I'm expecting restaurants to have limited capacity and limited openings. I'm expecting rides and attractions to have limited capacity and limited openings.

Right now I just want to be in Disneyland and I am totally fine with whatever restrictions and new procedures Disney implement in order to open.

For the LA part of my trip I just want to see my friends and relax and chill after all the crazyness of the last few months. I'm not bothered about the touristy LA things, I have done so much over the last 10 years anyway.
I know this means a lot to you and I’m so glad you’ve been able to rebook x
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Old 30 May 20, 11:32 AM  
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Originally Posted by Bad Pink Tink View Post
Big News

I have now rescheduled to October 2020

So now my new dates are

Sunday 18 October - Fly to LAX
Hotel in Hollywood now rebooked at no extra charge
Need to book shuttle to hotel
Monday October 19
TBC
Tuesday October 20
TBC
Wednesday October 21
TBC
Thursday October 22
TBC
Friday October 23
TBC
Saturday October 24
Transfer to Anaheim
Need to book train to Anaheim
Need to buy Disneyland Tickets
Need to book restaurants in Disneyland
Sunday October 25
Disneyland
Monday October 26
Disneyland
Tuesday October 27
Disneyland
Wednesday October 28
Disneyland
Thursday October 29
Depart LAX
Need to book shuttle to airport
Friday October 30
Arrive Dublin


Flights
Aer Lingus direct from Dublin to LAX
Smart Fare
10kg carry on bag
Small personal carry on bag eg handbag or laptop bag
23kg checked bag
Seat Selection at the time of booking
For my Dublin to LAX flight I just chose a standard seat, no extra charge
For my LAX to Dublin flight I chose priority boarding and Choice seat which was €59.99 extra charge

Price Breakdown
Flight = €690
Taxes and Charges = €108.08
Admin fee = €18
Priority Boarding & Seat = €59.99
Total = €876. 07

Hollywood Hotel
Total for 6 nights = $665.29

Anaheim Hotel
Desert Inn and Suites
Total for 5 nights = $679.77

So now I will get to see Disneyland at Halloween.

I know it will be a very different trip to my usual June trip to California.

I'm expecting temperature checks and facemasks, As we have seen in the last 24 hours with the Walt Disney World reopening plan,I'm expecting things like fireworks, parades, character meet and greets will be suspended or changed. I'm expecting restaurants to have limited capacity and limited openings. I'm expecting rides and attractions to have limited capacity and limited openings.

Right now I just want to be in Disneyland and I am totally fine with whatever restrictions and new procedures Disney implement in order to open.

For the LA part of my trip I just want to see my friends and relax and chill after all the crazyness of the last few months. I'm not bothered about the touristy LA things, I have done so much over the last 10 years anyway.
Your trip sounds really cool! I've been to WDW many times, but never Disneyland. Best wishes on everything working out.
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Great that you've managed to re-book. Happy times 🎉
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Old 30 May 20, 01:28 PM  
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Your trip sounds really cool! I've been to WDW many times, but never Disneyland. Best wishes on everything working out.
Thanks,
Ive been to Disneyland and LA every year since about 2009 so I know it very well. Its a very different type of trip to most people.

I have friends in LA and then I go solo to Disneyland. I don't drive or do the usual touristy stuff.
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UPDATE

Right, Ive been following all the updates for Walt Disney World and the ticket situation has got me spooked. I know there are lots of people now who have hotels and flights booked for Walt Disney World but who had not bought tickets yet. Now that Walt Disney World is reopening, they have suspended sales of new tickets and will be giving priority to people who have existing tickets for the new park reservation system.

I don't want to end up in the same situation for Disneyland California , so I have just bought a 3 day 1 park ticket and linked it in My Disney Account.

In California the reopening news is very limited. The Task Force meetings are not streamed online, unlike Florida, so we will not get any warning or rumor of what the plans will be. It will just be boom an up date on Disney Parks Blog that Disneyland will be reopening on such a date.

My ticket is valid until January 2022, so even things don't go according to plan and I have to reschedule to after Christmas, my ticket is still valid for 2021.

I did not add Maxpass onto the ticket. Depending on the reopening restrictions and new procedures, I may have to add it when I get there. In previous years I have not used Maxpass and have just used the free Fastpass kiosks in the parks.

I feel a bit more relived right now, now that I see the ticket in the Disneyland App. The Walt Disney World ticket situation really spooked me. Everything is so uncertain right and I just need to be a bit more prepared than normal.
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Following this thread now, thanks for the link! For months I’ve not been able to get excited about our trip but now (fingers crossed/touch wood)
I *might* begin to get a little excited and dig out the old planning folder! 😍
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Will follow this too as i have come over from the link on the other thread as well and appear to be in disneyland at exactly the same time as you, so if all goes ahead looking forward to a few tips from a 'veteran' Disneyland traveler
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