Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will reopen on April 30, stated Disney CEO Bob Chapek on CNBC’s “Squawk Alley.”

Previously Disney had stated that theme parks would not reopen at less than 25% capacity does as it does not make economic sense. However, the resort, which had been closed for over a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, will open at 15% capacity.

“We’ve seen the enthusiasm, the craving for people to return to our parks around the world,” Chapek told CNBC’s Julia Boorstin. “We’ve been operating at Walt Disney World for about nine months, and there certainly is no shortage of demand.”

When the parks reopen, in order to comply with the State of California’s health and safety requirements theme park capacity will be significantly limited and physical distancing will be in place. As with the other Disney Parks, the Disneyland Resort will manage attendance through a new theme park reservation system that requires all guests to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance.

To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date are required for guests ages 3 and up. Theme park reservations will be limited and subject to availability and, until further notice, only California residents may visit the parks in line with current state guidelines. Disney plans to release more details on the reservation system and how it works in the near future. Guests will also be expected to wear an acceptable face covering during their visit. The only exception will be when guests are dining either inside or outdoors. When outside, guests will be expected to be stationary when eating or drinking and maintain at least a six foot distance from other guests.

According to the Disney Parks Blog, in the days leading up to the public opening on April 30, Disneyland Resort will invite cast members and members of the local community to be the first theme park guests after more than a year of closure. A Touch of Disney, the limited-time ticketed experience which has sold out, will go on as planned from March 18 through April 19.

Although not all attractions and offerings will be available when the parks reopen, Disney stated that guests will “once again experience favorite attractions at both parks, from thrilling adventures like the new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and the Incredicoaster to family-friendly experiences like Peter Pan’s Flight and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. New magic will be unveiled, too, as the reimagined Snow White’s Enchanted Wish opens to guests for the very first time.”

Following the lead of other Disney Parks worldwide, Disneyland will not offer their traditional parades, nighttime fireworks, or nighttime show like “Fantasmic” at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure’s “World of Color.”

Other guest experiences that will change for the foreseeable future are character meet-and-greets. They will be available but socially distant. Although all parades will be suspended, Disney may introduce character calvecades at various times of the day.

“Beloved characters will pop up in new ways and sometimes in unexpected places as they remain mindful of physical distancing,” stated the Disney Parks Blog. 

Interactive shopping experiences like building a light saber at Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge or a princess makeover at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, could initially be suspended or will be a dramatically different experience for the near future.

Visitors will also see contactless security checks, advance dining reservations, virtual attraction queues, mobile food ordering, mobile wait lists and scan-and-go shopping as part of their new experience.

As expected, Chapek said the highly anticipated Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure will not open with the parks. During the annual shareholder’s meeting, Chapek stated that the new addition will reopen sometime later this year, however no timeframe was given.

Disney cautions that certain parks, hotels, restaurants, attractions, experiences and other offerings will be modified or unavailable, will have limited capacity and will be subject to limited availability or even closure, and park admission and offerings are not guaranteed.