Disneyland Is Under a State of Emergency. Here’s What That Looks Like Today.

Disney4me · February 5, 2024

If you were thinking about heading to Disneyland soon, you might want to think again.

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Sleeping Beauty Castle

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 has remained open through the storms and we’re giving you a look at what it’s like to be in the park under a state of emergency.

Southern California is typically known for having pretty temperate weather, but lately, it’s been 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. It looks like most folks came prepared and brought umbrellas, rain jackets, and even ponchos.

Sleeping Beauty Castle

Over near the entrance to Mickey’s ToonTown, people seemed to take 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 protip if you ever run into a storm when you’re in the parks.

Mickey’s ToonTown

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!

Mad Tea Party

Flood watches were put into effect on February 3rd and will last through February 6th in central and southern California. Mandatory evacuations have been issued for Santa Barbara, San José, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties.

Experts predict the storm will stall in the greater Los Angeles area Monday night, bringing up to 8 inches of rain to the coast and up to 14 inches in the mountains.

Stay safe!

Stay safe out there, California friends! Keep an eye on your local news and DFB as we bring you more updates on this situation and the latest news from Disney parks.