In early February 2024 Disneyland Resort went under a state of emergency.
After severe weather impacted much of California over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for eight counties — including Orange County, where Disneyland Resort is located. But, Disneyland remained open through the storms and we’re giving you a look at what it was like to be in the park under a state of emergency.
Southern California is typically known for having pretty temperate weather, but in early 2024, it was a different story. We happened to be some of the unlucky ones (though we are still very lucky!) who planned a trip to the parks during this weather event, so we thought we’d make the most of it and show you what it’s like to be in Disneyland during a state of emergency.
We weren’t the only people who braved the weather to visit the Happiest Place on Earth. Most folks came prepared and brought umbrellas, rain jackets, and even ponchos.
Over near the entrance to Mickey’s ToonTown, people took cover under the bridge before heading back out into the rain. Lots of folks were using ponchos to keep strollers dry, which is a great pro-tip if you ever run into a storm when you’re in the parks.
Mad Tea Party wasn’t looking too mad after all, on account of being closed due to the weather. In situations like this, it’s important to be flexible — there are still lots of things you can do in the parks in the rain. Make your way over to an indoor ride like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, or go check out a show!
Flood watches were put into effect on February 3rd and lasted through February 6th in central and southern California. Mandatory evacuations were issued for communities of Santa Barbara, San José, Los Angeles, and Ventura County.
On Sunday, February 4th, the Disneyland parks closed early due to weather. On Monday, February 5th, the same thing occurred.
It was a unique experience to be in the parks during such a rare event but Disneyland did a great job of communicating with guests and ensuring everyone was safe. There were also plenty of indoor attractions open to keep us out of the rain while the parks were open.
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Robert says
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Abel Vasquez says
Disney care more about the money factor then public safety.