Update for February 6 – 12, 2012
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D23 event takes Disneyland fans “Off the Map” | Valentine's Day at Disneyland | New app brings Disneyland to your iPad | New Orleans Bayou Bash | This and That… | Crowd Forecast
D23 event takes Disneyland fans “Off the Map”
Does $250 for an event that includes a visit to Walt Disney's private Disneyland apartment, a tour of the Disney Dream Suite, a trip around Disneyland in the Lilly Belle parlor car, and dinner at “one of the resort’s most unique restaurants” sound like a good value? If so, check out D23's Disneyland Off the Map event coming up on Tuesday, March 6.
The latest event in the D23 schedule offers Disney fans the opportunity to visit places that are usually off-limits to park guests, and promises “surprises, special gifts, and more than a little bit of pixie dust.” One surprise may be the exact location of dinner. The Disney announcement doesn't provide a specific venue, but does promise “a very special dinner (and drinks).” As Disney fans know, the only place inside Disneyland to serve alcohol is the very-off-the-map Club 33, so either event organizers intended that as a very big hint, or there will be some disappointed attendees if the event dinner turns out to be in Disney California Adventure park or one of the hotels.
Tickets go on sale February 9 at 10 a.m. PST. You must be a current D23 member in good standing, and each member can purchase one additional guest ticket. Theme park admission is not included in the event price. March 6 is not a blockout day for any level of Disneyland Resort annual pass.
Valentine's Day at Disneyland
With Valentine's Day just over a week away, there's still plenty of opportunity to book a romantic dinner at a Disneyland Resort restaurant. The most popular locations like Napa Rose and the Blue Bayou are already booked, but other locations still have availability, including Wine Country Trattoria, Ariel's Grotto and several Downtown Disney eateries.
- The Wine Country Trattoria and Cove Bar will also offer a special romance add-on to their normal menu offering. Priced at $25, this special package includes two glasses of Magicale sparkling wine, four chocolate-covered strawberries, and one long-stem rose. No advance reservation is required.
- The House of Blues will offer a prix-fix Valentine's Day menu, with a choice of appetizer, entree and dessert for $80 per couple. Call (714) 520-2334 for reservations.
- Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen offers a choice of appetizer, entree and dessert for $95 per person. Diners can choose to sit downstairs in Flambeaux's and enjoy live entertainment, or dine upstairs on the Jazz balcony with a view of Downtown Disney. Call 714-776-5200 for reservations.
- Catal is the only of the three Patina Group restaurants in Downtown Disney with a special Valentine's Day menu. (Tortilla Jos and Naples will offer their normal menu). Catal will offer a three-course meal for $55 per person. Call (714) 774-4442 for reservations.
In addition to formal sit-down meals, several restaurants will have special treats, desserts or add-on options for the holiday. Look for heart-shaped sourdough bread loaves at Pacific Wharf Cafe, Valentine's-themed cookies and cupcake at resort bakeries, and special desserts at locations like Plaza Inn and Rancho del Zocalo.
The Valentine's version of “The Magic, The Memories and You” incorporates stained glass window images featuring Disney princesses. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The lantern scene from Tangled is recreated in the Valentine's version of “The Magic, The Memories and You” at Disneyland. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Along with some Valentine's decorations on Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland's “The Magic, The Memories and You!” show has been updated with a romantic section featuring classic and modern Disney love stories, from Lady and the Tramp to Tangled. You can see the new show sequence in person through mid-April, or click below to watch a video from opening weekend.
New app brings Disneyland to your iPad
Last week Disneyland released a new interactive iPad app, and I turned to my tech-savvy husband Tony for his thoughts on the new offering.
On February 1, Disney launched the Disneyland Explorer app for the iPad. Touted as a photo-realistic re-creation of the Disneyland Resort, to allows users to swipe through different lands in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure park. The app also includes small tours of the Disneyland Resort hotels and Downtown Disney. Highlighted locations showcase photos, video, or interactive features.
Although the navigation of the app beautiful, with wonderfully layered images setting the stage, the details are not nearly as rich. For example, the pictures are basic stock photographs and the videos are straight from the Disney public relations/marketing archive. The interactive features have a bit more to offer. Mickey's House in Toontown offers seven different classic Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts, while the Haunted Mansion has an organ memory game, leading you to play a clip of “Grim Grinning Ghosts.” Kids seem to love being able to create their fireworks show above Sleeping Beauty's Castle. The Animation Academy is fantastic, teaching you to draw four different Disney characters.
Other features, however, are disappointing. The World of Color feature had the potential to be amazing. It allows you to choose six segments from World of Color, and organize them into your own show. But, instead of using the World of Color music or clips from the movies, they use generic music. And while the Ariel's Undersea Adventure feature allows your to tap fish to participate in the singing, the sounds the fish make make no sense in the context of the music being played.
Overall, the app is clever in concept, and portions of the execution are extremely well done. Other portions, however, fell almost slapped together. The under-10 crowd will likely spend hours playing, but teens and adults will probably get bored all too quickly. The real question is whether Disney plans to expand and improve the app over time.
The iPad app is free through the iTunes store. So far no iPhone version available.
Resort construction update
While the Cars Land construction, Buena Vista Street renovation, and Matterhorn makeover are the construction topics most Disney fans are interested in, there are a number of projects in Downtown Disney and at the Disneyland Resort hotels that may also impact your next visit to Anaheim.
Downtown Disney construction includes planters and pavement around Catal. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The counter-service side of La Brea Bakery remains closed while that restaurant undergoes a massive refurbishment, though the table-service side will remain open for another month or so. When the full restaurant reopens in April, the quick-serve side will feature an expanded floor plan and a new kitchen, allowing the restaurant to offer additional items from its Express menu.
The table-service side will be covered with a hard awning, to shade diners from sun, and allow outdoor seating during inclement weather. Between the two sides will be a new exhibition bakery, allowing La Brea Bakery to offer a larger selection of fresh-baked breads and pastries, along with new flat bread pizzas.
The LEGO Imagination Center has relocated to the former Island Charters store. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The LEGO Imagination Center is currently closed for renovation, and LEGO has set up a temporary shop in the former Island Charters location. Disney has released concept art of the new building, showing a massive Maleficent sculpture atop the building and a Buzz and Woody sculpture outside. The renovation also adds an outdoor play area. All of these updates are similar to changes made last year to LEGO's Orlando branch.
Concept art for the new LEGO store shows some of the sculptures to be added during the renovation. Photo (c) Disney.
At the Grand Californian Hotel, the Redwood Pool and Slide are closed for refurbishment through February 24, and the pool deck is scheduled for cleaning and sealing from February 27 – March 9. The Paradise Pier Hotel pool deck is also closed January 9 – March 2. During the pool refurbishment, hotel guests can use the pool at the Disneyland Hotel.
Back in the parks, work continues on all of the major projects, with new details visible beyond the work walls. There are two new projects underway in DCA, as work has begun on the new Ghirardelli ice cream parlor, and the shops along Paradise Pier are finally updated to match the rest of the area.
One of the Buena Vista Street buildings sports a new weathervane. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Work has begun to convert the former Mission Tortilla Factory to the Ghirardelli location. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The shops of Paradise Pier get new paint and trim to match the rest of the boardwalk. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Work continues on the Buena Vista Street shops. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Work continues on the former Greetings from California store. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
In Disneyland, the construction wall around the Matterhorn has been decorated with signs detailing the history of the ride, and describing the new bobsled vehicles. The Disneyana shop on Main Street has reopened, and sports all-new wallpaper, paint, trim and flooring.
The Matterhorn is closed until June for refurbishment. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Construction walls around the Matterhorn feature history about the ride. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Disneyana store is open following refurbishment. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
This and That…
…Don't forget that Disneyland closes at 6 p.m. this Tuesday for a private after-hours event. Due to the shortened park schedule, the performance of Mickey's Soundsational Parade is scheduled at 4 p.m., and there is no performance of “The Magic, The Memories and You” Tuesday night. Disney California Adventure remains open until 8 p.m., with a performance of World of Color at 8:15 p.m.
…Last year Disneyland hosted a series of five “Family Fun Weekends,” each focusing on a specific theme like Lunar New Year or Mardi Gras. This year the resort commemorates those holidays with stand-alone celebrations, like the just-concluded Lunar New Year celebration. Starting Friday, February 10 and running weekends through March 11, the focus turns to Mardi Gras with the New Orleans Bayou Bash. Disney hasn't divulged any real details about the event, saying only it would feature “music, Disney characters, street performers and delicious food.”
Merchandise from Cars Land and Buena Vista Street is based on new attraction posters created for the park. Photo (c) Disney.
…The Disney Parks Blog last week posted a preview of new merchandise created for Cars Land and Buena Vista Street. Merchandise communications manager Michelle Harker says the first of the new items should be available in late March or early April.
…The Disneyland Half Marathon is now at 62% of capacity. Registration fees go up to $165 on February 29, assuming the race is not sold out by then.
…The MousePlanet Newsletter is here! The newsletter contains a recap of the week's articles (in case you miss a day), news that may have developed since the weekly Updates were published, and tips about what's happening at the Disney theme parks for the coming weekend. We'll also include a fun MouseAdventure bonus, such as an Eye Spy or a trivia question. To subscribe to our free newsletter, go to the MousePlanet main page and enter your email address in the top right box labeled “Join the MousePlanet Newsletter.” Click Join, then fill out the fields in the registration page, including your first and last name. The Newsletter is free, but you must complete this registration to receive it, even if you may have signed up for one with us in the past.
…Visitors planning trips to the Disneyland Resort should make a point to check the Current Refurbishment/Attraction Closures section each week for the most recent updates. The Disneyland Resort Web site currently only publishes refurbishment information about six weeks in advance. Be sure to check the most recent Park Update for the latest changes, as MousePlanet does not edit past Park Updates to reflect changes.
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Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Note: Not all of these have been officially confirmed by Disney, and are all subject to change at any time. We recommend checking for updates as you plan your visit.
Disneyland
- Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor – closed for renovation. Expected to reopen in Spring.
- Candy Palace – closed for renovation. Expected to reopen in Spring.
- Penny Arcade – closed for renovation. Expected to reopen in Spring.
- Refreshment Corner – closed through February 24 for refurbishment.
- Blue Ribbon Bakery – closed. The space to be converted back to an indoor seating area for the Carnation Cafe, and is expected to reopen July 14.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed through June 14 for refurbishment.
- Sailing Ship Columbia – closed January 23 through February 20 for refurbishment.
- Fantasmic! – on hiatus until March 2.
- Davy Crockett Canoes – closed January 24 for dock refurbishment.
- King Arthur Carrousel – closed March 6 & 7 for refurbishment.
Disney California Adventure
Seasonal refurbishments:
- Paradise Pier “performance corridor” – An area outside The Little Mermaid attraction is now closed for repaving of a portion of the parade route through Paradise Pier. This project continues through March 1.
- Grizzly River Run – closed January 30 through March 9 for refurbishment.
Construction-related closures:
- Engine-Ears Toys – closed until summer 2012 for conversion into new Buena Vista Street “West Block” stores.
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Baker's Field Bakery – closed until summer 2012 for conversion to Clarabelle's Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
Bur-r-r Bank Ice Cream – closed until summer 2012 for conversion to Fiddler, Fifer, and Practical Cafe. - Greetings from California –closed until summer 2012 for conversion into new Buena Vista Street “East Block” stores..
Note: Refurbishment schedules are estimates only. All information is subject to change without notice. To get the most recent updates, call Disneyland at (714) 781-7290.
Resort Events
Check here to see if a large convention, competition or park event might fall during your next trip to the Disneyland Resort. If you know of any in-park events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail (link).
2012
- ElecTRONica – Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights now through February 25. According to Disney the show will continue through “Spring, 2012,” but does not yet appear on the entertainment schedule in March.
- “One More Disney Day” – Wednesday, February 29. To commemorate leap day, Disneyland will be open 24 continuous hours, from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, February 29 until 6 a.m. on Thursday, March 1. After the 24-hour party ends, the park will close for four hours, then reopen at 10 a.m. on March 1. Disney has not detailed which rides, shows, shops or restaurants will be open overnight.
- MouseAdventure Spring 2012 – We will host two MouseAdventure events next spring, a competitive event on Sunday, March 11 and a non-competitive “Day at the Park” event on Sunday, March 25. March 11 event is now sold out, but registration is still open for the March 25 event. Visit MouseAdventure.com for more information.
- Grad Nite events – this party for high school seniors graduating in 2012 will be held May 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and June 1, 7, 8, 14. The 2012 event includes admission to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure during regular operating hours, and a private party in Disneyland after the park closes to the public for the night.
- Celebrating 100 Years of Girl Scouting at Disneyland Resort – May 26 and 27.
- Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animation – August 11 and 12. This D23 event returns to the Disneyland Resort in 2012. Additional details and registration information at www.Disney.com/D23.
- 2012 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – August 31-September 2. Event registration now open at runDisney.com
2013
- 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – January 18-20. No additional details are available.
We also recommend checking the convention calendar at the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau website. When looking at that site, remember to note both the number of people and the number of rooms resulting from each convention. A gathering of 25,000 people booking few room nights (indicating most will be driving in to the area for their meeting) can impact traffic around the Resort much more than a crowd of 25,000 staying in area hotels. Of course, that second group is going to make finding a hotel room more difficult (and possibly more expensive), so it's best to book your own room as early as possible if you see that a big convention is in town during your trip.
Current Discounts & Promotions
Several current promotions offer discounted admission to the Disneyland Resort. For your convenience, we have grouped the discount offers based on the number of days the tickets are valid. Check out the category that best matches the amount of time you plan to spend at the resort, and pick the offer that works best for you. And keep those tips coming—let us know if you find a better or different offer, so we can share it with other readers!
This first section is a list of discounts on ticket-only purchases. Though it has become more common in recent years, Disneyland tickets are rarely offered at deep discounts unless you are a resident of Southern California or Northern Mexico. For residents outside that area, the best discounts available tend to be simple advance purchase discounts.
If you know of any additional discounts, offers, promotions, or contests that should be listed in this section, drop us a line. Note, we are no longer listing offers from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, as their convenience fee negates any savings.
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One Day, One Park Ticket – Regularly $80/$74 One Day Park Hopper – Regularly $105/$99 |
No discounts currently available to the general public. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. |
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Two Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $158/$146 Two Day Park Hopper – Regularly $173/$161 |
SoCal Resident 2-Day 1-Park per Day ticket ($99) The SoCal Resident 2-Day 1-Park per Day ticket offers residents of Southern California and Northern Baja California admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure on one day, and then a second visit to either park on another day on or before June 8, 2012. You can use both days of this ticket at the same theme park, or visit one park one day and the other park on the second day, but you can not use it to enter both parks on the same day. The ticket is $99 for ages 3 and up. You can also upgrade the ticket to a park-hopper, which allows entry to both parks each day, for an additional $15, a savings of up to $59 compared to the box office price of a two-day park-hopper ticket. You can either purchase tickets at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths, or online at Disneyland.com and print them at home. You can also purchase them at participating Disney Stores and authorized third party ticket outlets, including many local grocery stores. There is no “fuse” on this ticket, which means you can use the first admission today and wait until June to use the second admission. You must, however, purchase the ticket by June 1, 2012. Tickets expires June 8, 2012, and are blocked out March 30-April 15, and June 4 and 5, 2012. While Disney states that proof of residency required for purchase and admission, MousePlanet readers who have purchased similar tickets from off-property retailers during past resident discount promotions consistently reported that they were not required to provide proof of residency at the time of purchase. However, be aware that Disneyland Resort Main Gate cast members can—and may—require proof of residency when you first use the tickets. Whether the residency checks occur is an oft-debated topic on our MousePad discussion boards, but it is your responsibility to know the official policy, regardless of what the park's actual practice may be. Now for the official fine print:
Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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Three Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $209/$193 Three Day Park Hopper – Regularly $224/$208 |
SoCal Resident 3-Day 1-Park per Day ticket ($129) The SoCal Resident 3-Day 1-Park per Day ticket offers residents of Southern California and Northern Baja California admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure on three separate days by June 8, 2012. You can use both days of this ticket at the same theme park, or visit one park one day and the other park on the next day, but you can not use it to enter both parks on the same day. The ticket is $129 for ages 3 and up. You can also upgrade the ticket to a park-hopper, which allows entry to both parks each day, for an additional $15, a savings of up to $80 compared to the box office price of a three-day park-hopper ticket. You can either purchase tickets at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths, or online at Disneyland.com and print them at home. You can also purchase them at participating Disney Stores and authorized third party ticket outlets, including many local grocery stores. There is no “fuse” on this ticket, which means you can use the first admission today and wait until June to use the remaining admissions. You must, however, purchase the ticket by June 1, 2012. Tickets expires June 8, 2012, and are blocked out March 30-April 15, and June 4 and 5, 2012. While Disney states that proof of residency required for purchase and admission, MousePlanet readers who have purchased similar tickets from off-property retailers during past resident discount promotions consistently reported that they were not required to provide proof of residency at the time of purchase. However, be aware that Disneyland Resort Main Gate cast members can—and may—require proof of residency when you first use the tickets. Whether the residency checks occur is an oft-debated topic on our MousePad discussion boards, but it is your responsibility to know the official policy, regardless of what the park's actual practice may be. Now for the official fine print:
Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($199/$183) – A discounted price offered with advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, you must purchase online before you arrive. Tickets are valid January 4 to May 28, 2012. This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, so you must purchase online before you arrive. Disney is offering eTicket and Will Call service for this promotion, so you can purchase the tickets online the same day you plan to use them. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, May 28, 2012. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or on June 10, 2012, whichever occurs first. Tickets are blocked out March 30, 2012 to April 15, 2012. Advance Purchase 3-day, One Park Per Day Bonus Ticket ($199/$183) or 3-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($214/$198) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. First use must be on or before December 31, 2012. These tickets have a 13-day “fuse,” which means you must use all three admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from the Disneyland website, this ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5-$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Ticket may also be available from AAA offices in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah (not currently listed at the AAA Web site, you may need to call your local office). Disney Stores (California), Safeway supermarkets (California and Arizona), and participating travel agents. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15/day value). Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket ($95) – A discounted price offered to active or retired U.S. military personnel or their spouses. Based on past offers, Disney defines “Eligible Service Members” as active or retired members of the US military, including active members of the National Guard or Reservists and active or retired members of the US Coast Guard. This discount is available at MWR/ITT offices at your military base, or at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Valid military ID is required. The price is the same for adults and children, and total of six tickets may be purchased per military member, regardless of who purchases the tickets (the member or their spouse). Tickets must be purchased by Sept 30, 2012. The ticket has the following blockout dates: December 24, 2011 to January 2, 2012; February 17 to 19, 2012; April 2 to 14, 2012; July 4, 2012. As far as we can tell, there is no “fuse” on this ticket, so you may have more than the standard 13 days from first use to use the remaining two admissions, but we highly recommend you contact your base MWR/ITT office for more details before making travel plans. Please note that this ticket is not a “bonus” ticket, and so does not include an early admission day. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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Four Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $234/$216 Four Day Park Hopper – Regularly $249/$231 |
Promotional 4-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($219/$201) – A discounted price offered with advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, you must purchase online before you arrive. Tickets are valid January 4 to May 28, 2012. This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, so you must purchase online before you arrive. Disney is offering eTicket and Will Call service for this promotion, so you can purchase the tickets online the same day you plan to use them. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, May 28, 2012. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or on June 10, 2012, whichever occurs first. Tickets are blocked out March 30, 2012 to April 15, 2012. Costco 4-Day Park Hopper Ticket plus $50 Disney gift card ($239.99) – A special offer for Costco members who are also residents of Southern California. Note: this ticket is no longer listed on the Costco website, but you may find it at Southern California Costco stores. Unlike most other park hopper tickets, this ticket has no “fuse” – you can use the first admission today, and have until October 19, 2011 to use the remaining admission days before the ticket expires. The ticket is blocked out August 21-22, 2011. The ticket states that visitors “Must reside within ZIP codes 90000-93599” and that “Proof of residency required upon redemption.” The ticket you purchase at Costco is a valid admission ticket, and you can take it directly to a main entrance gate to use it. We've been told that, to prevent the unauthorized “transfer” of tickets between visitors (i.e., you use the first two days of the ticket and give it to a friend to use the second two days), visitors will be required to write their name on the ticket when it is first used for admission, and to show ID with that same name upon subsequent admissions. Obviously minor children will be exempt from the ID requirement, but will also be required to write their name on the ticket when it is first used. Adults should plan to have ID with them to use the ticket. Advance Purchase 4-day, One Park Per Day Bonus Ticket ($219/$201) or 4-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($234/$216) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. First use must be on or before December 31, 2012. These tickets have a 13-day “fuse,” which means you must use all four admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from the Disneyland website, this ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5-$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Ticket may also be available from AAA offices in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah (not currently listed at the AAA Web site, you may need to call your local office). Disney Stores (California), Safeway supermarkets (California and Arizona), and participating travel agents. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15/day value). Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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Five Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $251/$231 Five Day Park Hopper – Regularly $266/$246 |
Promotional 5-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($231/$211) – A discounted price offered with advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, you must purchase online before you arrive. Tickets are valid January 4 to May 28, 2012. This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, so you must purchase online before you arrive. Disney is offering eTicket and Will Call service for this promotion, so you can purchase the tickets online the same day you plan to use them. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, May 28, 2012. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or on June 10, 2012, whichever occurs first. Tickets are blocked out March 30, 2012 to April 15, 2012. Advance Purchase 5-day, One Park Per Day Bonus Ticket ($231/$211) or 5-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($246/$226) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. First use must be on or before December 31, 2012. These tickets have a 13-day “fuse,” which means you must use all five admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from the Disneyland website, this ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ($5 to $25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Ticket may also be available from AAA offices in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah (not currently listed at the AAA Web site, you may need to call your local office). Disney Stores (California), Safeway supermarkets (California and Arizona), and participating travel agents. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15/day value). Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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Six Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $256/$239 Six Day Park Hopper – Regularly $271/$251 |
Promotional 6-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($236/$216) – A discounted price offered with advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, you must purchase online before you arrive. Tickets are valid January 4 to May 28, 2012. This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, so you must purchase online before you arrive. Disney is offering eTicket and Will Call service for this promotion, so you can purchase the tickets online the same day you plan to use them. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, May 28, 2012. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or on June 10, 2012, whichever occurs first. Tickets are blocked out March 30, 2012 to April 15, 2012. Advance Purchase 6-day, One Park Per Day Bonus Ticket ($236/$216) or 6-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($251/$231) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. First use must be on or before December 31, 2012. These tickets have a 13-day “fuse,” which means you must use all six admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from the Disneyland website, this ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5-$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Ticket may also be available from AAA offices in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah (not currently listed at the AAA Web site, you may need to call your local office). Disney Stores (California), Safeway supermarkets (California and Arizona), and participating travel agents. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15/day value). Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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No discounts currently available for new purchases. Southern California residents can take advantage of the monthly-payment plan when purchasing any but the Premier Annual Passport.
Premier Annual Passport: $749 [Valid at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort; includes parking] Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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2011 Southern California CityPass $276/$229 |
2011 Southern California CityPass ($276/$229) – This pass includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket (including one early-entry day), a one-day admission to either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Wild Animal Park, as well as one-day admission to Sea World San Diego and Universal Studios Hollywood. The CityPass expires 14 days after first use at any location, and is valid through December 31, 2011. Purchase CityPass through the Disneyland website or on-site at the ticket booths of Disneyland Resort or the other theme parks included in the pass. You can also purchase directly from the CityPass website though this has a minimum $7.50 shipping charge. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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Hotel/Travel Packages
Costco Travel Packages – Many different travel packages including visits to Disneyland and Disneyland hotels are available through Costco. When purchasing a Costco Disneyland travel package, extras that will be included are: Mickey's Toontown Madness admission (currently available Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, and Saturdays), a character breakfast collectible pin and lanyard, and a Costco luggage tag per person, plus a $20 Disneyland Resort gift card per package.
Disney's Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – Package includes accommodations one of the three resort hotels or at one of 40 Good Neighbor hotels; Souvenir Park Hopper ticket with voucher for admission to Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness, plus one Magic Morning (early entry) for three-day or longer Park Hoppers; preferred seating at four DCA attractions (Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, Muppet*Vision 3D, It's Tough to be a Bug!, Golden Dreams); Preferred Showing of Turtle Talk with Crush (Priority Viewing at the first Turtle Talk with Crush show of the day, on any one day – one voucher per Guest); Disney Dream coin keepsake (one per package), luggage tag and lanyard with pin; a Downtown Disney Fun Card; and a “Character Call” from Mickey, Minnie, Goofy or Crush. Contact Disney Travel or your favorite travel agent.
Contact a MousePlanet sponsor travel agency for assistance in booking your next trip
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Other Discounts
Purchase with Purchase offers – Disneyland Resort shops frequently offer a reduced-price souvenir (often a tote bag, watch, or blanket) with a qualifying minimum purchase. The current offers are:
Disneyland shops:
- Mickey tote bag for $13.95 with a minimum purchase of $25
- Fleece throw blanket for $17.95 with a $40 purchase.
Disney California Adventure shops:
- Mickey tote bag for $13.95 with a minimum purchase of $25
- Mickey Mouse watch for $17.95 with a $40 purchase.
Downtown Disney / Disneyland Resort Hotel shops:
- Sports duffel bag for $16.95 with a minimum purchase of $25
- Fleece throw blanket for $17.95 with a $40 purchase.
Character Dining Vouchers – Discounted character dining vouchers are available for purchase online, in advance of your trip, through Get Away Travel.
Disney Visa – Cardholders have access to a private Character Meet 'N' Greet photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, and receive one free 5×7 photograph per visit. Cardholders also receive 10% off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores, 10% off at selected Disneyland Resort restaurants, (Big Thunder Ranch, River Belle Terrace, French Market, Cocina Cucamonga, Steakhouse 55, PCH Grill and Storyteller's Café), and 20% off the “Welcome to Disneyland,” “A Walk in Walt’s Footsteps,” and “Discover the Magic” guided tours. See the Disney Visa website for terms and conditions.
Rainforest Cafe Safari Club–Members of the Rainforest Cafe get priority seating when available (which makes a huge difference on busy days), and a 10% discount on entrees for up to four people. Additionally, after signing up, your membership card will be mailed to you and be accompanied by a $10 award good for your next visit to a Rainforest Cafe. So if you know you will be eating there while at Disneyland and have a Rainforest Cafe local to you, it may make sense to prejoin the Safari Club so that you can use the award during your trip. See the Rainforest Cafe website for details.
ESPNZone MVP Club – Membership in the MVP Club does not offer any discounts on food. However, once a member you can make an online reservation for your party up to three days in advance and will get a 25% increase in points purchased when playing games in the Sports Arena (and 40 bonus points at activation). You must register online and your membership card will then be mailed to you within two weeks. The card must then be activated at any ESPNZone by the person who signed up for the card and ID will be required (link).
Park Schedule/Blockout Dates
DL: Disneyland
DCA: Disney California Adventure
Annual Pass blockout dates:
- SL – Southern California Select Annual Pass
- SC – Southern California Annual Pass
- DX – Deluxe Annual Pass
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- MM – Magic Morning at Disneyland
- TT – Toontown Morning Madness at Disneyland
- Grad Nite
- MHP – Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland
MousePlanet Special Events:
- MA – MouseAdventure (www.mouseadventure.com)
| 2/5 | 2/6 | 2/7 | 2/8 | 2/9 | 2/10 | 2/11 |
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DL: 8a-11p DCA: 10a-9p SL MM |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 10a-6p DCA: 10a-8p MM
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DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-12a DCA: 10a-10p TT
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DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 2/12 | 2/13 | 2/14 | 2/15 | 2/16 | 2/17 | 2/18 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p SL MM |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 10a-8p MM
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DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p TT
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DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 2/19 | 2/20 | 2/21 | 2/22 | 2/23 | 2/24 | 2/25 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC/DX MM |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC TT |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p MM
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DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p TT
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DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 2/26 | 2/27 | 2/28 | 2/29 | 3/1 | 3/2 | 3/3 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p SL MM |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p MM
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DL: 6a-6a* DCA: 10a-8p TT
*”One More Disney Day” |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-12a DCA: 10a-9p TT
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DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 3/4 | 3/5 | 3/6 | 3/7 | 3/8 | 3/9 | 3/10 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p SL MM |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p MM
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DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-12a DCA: 10a-9p TT
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DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 3/11 | 3/12 | 3/13 | 3/14 | 3/15 | 3/16 | 3/17 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p SL MM MA |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p MM
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p MM |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p SL TT
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DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC MM / TT |
Visit our Annual Passholders Blockout Dates page to see more dates. You can see future calendar schedules at Disneyland. As always, specifics are subject to change without notice (or occasionally, without us noticing) so when information conflicts between what is presented here and that presented by Disney, it is best to assume Disney's information is correct.
Visit the Park Hours section of our Disneyland Park guide for additional details about Magic Morning and Toontown Morning Madness, including available attractions.
Entertainment schedule: Go directly to the Disneyland Resort schedule for this week at Disneyland.com here.
