Update for February 12-18, 2007
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News and Views
Welcome to the new Disney.com
You might need to upgrade your software before you visit the new Disney.com Web site. MousePlanet image.
For many users, this is what the new Disney.com Web site looks like, at least the first time they visit. Disney’s much-anticipated, new and improved site relies heavily on Flash technology, and many users will need to install or upgrade the Flash player to fully enjoy all the bells and whistles.
The new features are splashy and resource intensive. The main page is dominated by a streaming video display that shows movie previews, animated shorts and music videos. A panel immediately to the right gives you more information about whatever video is being displayed, giving a link to the official site for the film being previewed, or to DisneyShopping.com to buy the CD being featured.
The new Disney.com Web site is bright and splashy, but the makeover is only skin deep. MousePlanet image.
The navigation tabs across the top of the screen offer links into the wide world of Disney, including shopping, movies and travel. But that’s really where the overhaul ends—click on any link, and you are taken to the same pages that you would have visited before the change. Far from being a total redesign of the site, most of the content areas beyond the flashy new main page look exactly as they did a month ago.
The new Disney XD (“Xtreme Digital”) portion of the site, which offers live chat and multi-player games, is currently operating in beta (public preview) mode. Many of the feature tabs have “coming soon” notes on them, and few of the new games seem to be working. This area is organized into “channels” based on content—there’s a Pirates of the Caribbean channel, a Walt Disney Records channel, and a Disney Fairies channel. Each channel has games and chat along with audio and video content. It appears that users will be able to create their own channel at some point, though that feature is “coming soon.”
When you create your account on the XD site, you are prompted to choose a “D-Name,” the screen name that you will use in chat. In an effort to prevent users from sharing personal information, the system will reject screen names that contain anything that looks like a real name. You can be “Maleficent101,” but you can’t be “Mary101.” Oddly enough, Disney XD rejects some screen names that are allowed by the Virtual Magic Kingdom game, which means users may wind up with different screen names depending on which part of the Disney site they visit.
The live chat is essentially useless, as the “chat” is limited to a selection of pre-approved phrases, accessed through a clunky navigation system. Although a text entry box appears at the bottom of the screen, as you would find on any chat program, it seems you can only populate that box with text selected from a list of pre-approved phrases. Imagine a chat filled with “I’m gonna (sic) watch Disney’s Choo Choo Soul,” “Join the Disney XD revolution” and the pervasive “Let’s be friends” and you get the idea. The restrictions will help Disney keep inappropriate content off their site, but will also make it nearly impossible to hold any sort of meaningful conversation. In comparison, even the limited vocabulary allowed by Disney’s Virtual Magic Kingdom looks permissive.
Reader reaction to the new site is tepid, with complaints from those who use slower or dial-up connections. There seems to be no way to turn off the streaming video content on the broadband site, and the instant-on video can cause the site to be blocked by some firewall applications. If you use prefer, you can visit the “lite” version of the new site.
It seems that Disney may have rushed to launch the new site before it was really ready for prime time in an effort to keep to the timeline presented by Disney CEO Bob Iger when he announced in early January that the new site would be ready by the end of that month, and to stave of critics who were wondering just when the new site would be unveiled. For example the Los Angeles Times article titled “Disney yet to refresh website as promised” ran on February 6 (the very morning that the new Disney site went live). Whatever the reason, it’s certain that there is much more work to do before the site lives up to the hype and the hope.
Rasulo offers a peak at “blue-sky” ideas
In an address to Disney investors last Wednesday night, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts chairman Jay Rasulo gave a glimpse into what the future might hold for Disney’s theme parks division. Rasulo started by talking about expanding the existing businesses with “investment in exciting new attractions and entertainment, innovative new services, and consumer-focused pricing” and entering emerging international markets such as the Asian travel market, where the Chinese market is expanding at an enormous rate. He then moved on to how Walt Disney Parks & Resorts would broaden its footprint in the travel & leisure market.
He stated that he was going to “pull back the curtain and share some of the ideas our business team and Imagineers are thinking about” while noting that all ideas discussed were in the “blue-sky” stage (the brainstorming phase of planning where anything goes and everything might or might not see the light of day). While he noted that “clearly, we’re not going to do all of them, or maybe even any of them”, Rasulo painted an intriguing portrait of the future might hold for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.
Disney’s flagship hotels at each of its resorts were over 90 percent occupancy at rates of $350 per night and up, giving an indication that establishing Disney-branded hotels in other locations might be a profitable enterprise. Since the average theme park visitor returns every four years, this would give them a chance to have a closer, shorter, more convenient Disney resort experience. These could be regional resort properties located outside of metro areas, urban hotels in major family tourism destination cities, or destination resorts in exotic locations or boutique-branded hotels at various price points.
With the success of the two Downtown Disney retail, dining & entertainment districts, Disney has been considering creating high-quality centers in downtown areas of major cities, either as the master planner or as the lead tenant. They hope that this would create another entertainment destination.
Disney is also considering the creation of a unique brand of water park in new markets, including the possibility of indoor parks.
Finally, Disney is also considering the creation of smaller, deeply immersive “niche parks” that would provide a more intimate setting, high-end immersive theme park entertainment, more interactive shows, more one-on-one experiences and unique attractions for an “all-inclusive admission pricing that would be several times what our guests pay today.” These parks could fit perfectly either into already-existing markets or even new markets.
In speaking later about the Disney Cruise Line, specifically as it related to the long-anticipated third ship, Rasulo said, “We have ongoing contact with the shipyards. If we can generate superior returns based, in part, on contract terms and pricing, then we’ll pull the trigger.”
The Disney Vacation Club also gained some notice as a money-generator, with Rasulo stating that Disney had “already recouped the entire investment for Saratoga Springs four months before the third phase ever opened.” The fact that members are trading points for access to other destinations like Mexico, Hawaii or the Caribbean is helping Disney to identify potential off-property locations for expansion of the timeshare portfolio. Rasulo stated that the DVC will expand both at Walt Disney World and around the world.
Adventures by Disney has already sold out half of its trips for the 2007 season. Noting that the infrastructure is easily expandable, Rasulo reported that the concept would be well-positioned to expand to include international tourists visiting the U.S. and looking for guided tours.
Rasulo summed up by noting that “the possibilities to bring Disney entertainment to our guests around the world are almost endless. By continuing the entertainment revolution that Walt started 50 years ago, you can see why we believe the potential for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts is truly limitless.”
While all of this sounds really intriguing, remember that this is all blue-sky stuff. In fact, it’s quite possible that all of these were floated to put the idea out onto the Internet to allow Disney fans to discuss them and to help Disney figure out which ideas will gain traction in the community and which will meet with stiff opposition. Join our discussion here.
Make room in your curio cabinet
Snow White’s Grotto and Triton’s Gardens are featured in this new sculpture by Robert Olszewski. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Plaza Inn sculpture is incredibly detailed, right down to the sign for the character breakfast. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disneyland is now displaying three additions to the “Disneyland in Miniature” collection by Robert Olszewski. The King Triton’s Garden / Snow White’s Grotto and Plaza Inn sculptures will be released on Saturday, March 31, 2007.
The Disneyland in Miniature series will continue in the Fall with this Frontierland piece. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Frontierland entrance sculpture is expected to be released sometime this fall. More information about the release schedule can be found at the Disney Gallery Web site.
Frontierland joins the collection of Big Figs based on the park lands. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
On the opposite end of the scale, Disneyland also introduced a new Frontierland “Big Fig” this weekend. The sculpture is designed to hold water, making the Mark Twain appear to float. The paddle wheel on the Mark Twain also turns.
This and That
…MousePlanet reader Jenny V. wrote to tell us that her family was the lucky group chosen to stay in the Mickey Mouse Penthouse this past Tuesday night. Jenny was referred to MousePlanet.com by a friend when she began to plan her family vacation to Disneyland, and she said “because of my research here, I knew what was going on when the ‘Dream Squad’ approached us, and said ‘Yes!’ instead of being a cynical skeptic.” Jenny has offered to share her first-hand experience (and photos) with us, and we’re eagerly waiting for her to return from her trip so she can tell us all about it.
Cast Members still don’t know how to win them, but these new virtual prizes look pretty nifty. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…The Virtual Magic Kingdom booth in Tomorrowland was updated this weekend with graphics promoting four new “rewards” cards, all Mickey-themed furniture and décor. Cast members could not offer any hints as to how the new cards would be distributed, saying that they would find out at the same time the promotion was announced on the VMK Web site. For those who follow VMK, the new Animation quest has been released at Disneyland and Walt Disney World—the prize is the first card of the new 30-card Series 3, a virtual Animation Viewer
…Cast members at the Main Street Opera House have begun to tell guests that the Disneyland: the First 50 Years attraction and film will close sometime this spring to allow for the return of Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln. Cast members say that they don’t have a firm schedule for the switch, and that they do not know if Walt’s office will also return.
…Locker rental fees have gone up around the Disneyland Resort. MousePlanet contributor David Michael detailed the changes:
- Small Lockers (9.5″ wide, 11″ high, 18″ deep) are now $7
- Medium Lockers (12/5 wide, 17″ high, 18″ deep) are now $10
- Large Lockers (15″ wide, 16.6″ deep, 22.6″ deep) are now $11
- Jumbo Lockers (15″ wide, 23″ high, 22.6″ deep) are now $12
…Stroller and wheelchair fees have also increased. Strollers are now $10 per day (or 2 for $18) and manual wheelchairs are also $10 per day (a $20 refundable deposit is also required to rent the chair). Electric convenience vehicles (ECVs) are still $35 per day, plus a $20 refundable deposit.
Don’t forget that Disney Visa Card holders can receive up to two free stroller rentals per day. Strollers must be rented at the main entrance rental location at either Disneyland or DCA. This offer has been extended through September 2007.
…If you can’t find them anywhere and can’t live without them, Rushin’ River Outfitters in Disney’s California Adventure is now selling the Disney-themed Crocs footwear in both adult and child sizes. The park only stocks the blue and red versions—you’ll have to look elsewhere for the Mickey yellow variety.
Disney Crocs are now available for sale in Disney’s California Adventure. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Tip of the Week
If you’re planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort and want to know if you will be sharing your vacation with several thousand convention-goers, check out the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau’s Convention Calendar. You can enter your planned vacation dates and see who you’ll be sharing the area with. You can also visit the Anaheim Convention Center Web site to see what events might be in town, but this site does not offer attendance estimates.
A quick glance at the schedule shows that the Anaheim Convention Center will be hosting Canon Communications this week, with an estimated attendance of 45,000 people. 21,000 people are expected to attend the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America annual convention next week. Events like this rarely have a major impact on park attendance, though they can make hotel rooms scarce and fill up local restaurants.
Events like the United Spirit Association competitions, which bring tens of thousands of participants into the area over a series of weekends in March, really do impact the Disneyland Resort. The 2007 USA Junior Nationals will be held at Disney’s California Adventure March 3 and 4. The All-Star Nationals are March 16 through 18 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and the largest event, the High School Spirit Nationals and Dance/Drill Nationals, will be held the weekend of March 22– 25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Over 20,000 participants are expected to attend this final event.
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Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Disneyland
The front of Sleeping Beauty Castle is mostly unwrapped, and you can again cross the drawbridge into Fantasyland. Photo by David Michael.
- Splash Mountain closed January 22 – early May for major refurbishment. No major changes are expected but lift mechanics are being replaced.
- Professor Barnaby Owl’s Photographic Art Studio closed January 23 – early May due to closure of Splash Mountain (store is primarily for sale of Splash Mountain ride photos).
- Disneyland Railroad closed February 5 – March 29 for track work and to allow heavy equipment access to Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage.
- Tom Sawyer Island dark February 5 – late May due to add new pirate themed elements to the island.
- Fantasmic! dark February 12 – late May due to work on Tom Sawyer Island.
- Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride closed February 19 – March 29 for an extensive refurbishment.
- Alice in Wonderland closes April 16 for refurbishment of uncertain length.
- Disneyland Railroad closed May 17, likely to allow heavy equipment access to Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Unknown duration.
- Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is currently under construction and will open sometime around June 11, 2007.
Work continues on the back side of Sleeping Beauty Castle, where the Disney Princess shop is getting another facelift. Photo by David Michael.
Disney’s California Adventure
- Golden Zephyr closed January 8 – January 18 for maintenance.
- Orange Stinger closed January 21 – March 8 for full refurbishment.
- Grizzly River Run closed January 22 – January 25 for maintenance.
- California Screamin’ closed February 5 – February 9 due to construction of Midway Mania.
- Toy Story Mania under construction. Opens 2008.
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.
Events
If you know of any events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, let us know.
February
- Peter Pan at El Capitan Theater. February 1-February 15. (link).
- Bridge to Terabithia at El Capitan Theater. February 16-March 22. (link).
March
- Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders Meeting. March 8 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
June
- Camp Pin-E-Ha-Ha. June 16-17. A pin collecting event. Registration opens March 21, 2007 (link).
September
- Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. September 2 and 3. Family Fun Run 5K on Saturday, September 2, Half Marathon on Sunday, September 3 (link).
Summer 2008
- Disney Magic returns to Pacific Ocean itineraries. May 25-August 17, 2008.
Current Discounts & Promotions
Several current promotions offer discounted admission to the Disneyland Resort. For convenience sake, 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 which works best for you. And keep those tips coming ? let us know if you find a better / different offer, so we can share it with other readers!
This first section is a list of discounts on ticket only purchases. 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.
This information is pulled from many sources but much thanks must go to MousePlanet sponsor MouseSavers.com for providing the bulk of the information. If you know of any additional discounts, offers, promotions, or contests that should be listed in this section, drop us a line (link).
| One Day Park Hopper Regularly $63/$53 |
Southern California 2Fer Ticket ? This ticket offers residents of zip codes 90000-93599 (and 21000-22999 in Baja California, Mexico) the opportunity to buy entry to one park on one day and to return within 30 days to visit the other park. Tickets expire after 5/26/07 and first use must be made by 4/26/07. |
| One Day One Park Regularly $83/$73 |
Southern California 1?Day Park Hopper ? Disney is not currently offering a Southern California 1-Day Park Hopper at the Web site. Southern California AAA offices and Vons Supermarkets may be selling these tickets, but call ahead to confirm. Proof of residency will be required when redeeming them at Disneyland (Vons will happily sell you the ticket voucher regardless of where you are from but you still need to be an appropriate resident to use it. If you do see these available anywhere, email us to let us know. |
| Two Day Park Hopper Regularly $122/$102 |
Southern California 2-Day Park Hopper ($83/$73) ? This ticket offers residents of zip codes 90000-93599 (and 21000-22999 in Baja California, Mexico) the two days of visits to the Disneyland Resort and on both days the ticket-holder can visit both parks. Tickets expire after 5/26/07 and first use must be made by 4/26/07. AOCVCB 2-Day Bonus Ticket ($119/$100) ? The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $3 (adult) and $2 (child) and shipping on all orders is at least $10 (link). So if you are ordering more than 10 days in advance and your discount would be less than $10, you’ll still come out ahead by ordering at the Disneyland Web site. |
| Three Day Park Hooper Regularly $179/$149 |
Advance Purchase 3-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($159/$129) ? A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. Available at the Disneyland Web site (link) where shipping is included if you order more than 10 days prior to your travel date. Also 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 grocery stores (California and Arizona), and certain travel agents may also sell these tickets. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey ∧ Friends parking garage (an $11/day value) Southern California CityPass($235/$189) ? This pass includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort park ticket (including one early-entry day). It also includes one day admissions to SeaWorld San Diego, Universal Studios Hollywood, and either the San Diego Zoo or San Diego Wild Animal Park. The CityPass expires 14 days after first use at any location. Purchase CityPass through the Disneyland Web site (link) or onsite at the ticket booths of Disneyland Resort or the other theme parks included in the pass. You can also purchase directly from the CityPass Web site (link) though this has a minimum $7.50 shipping charge (no shipping charge from the Disney Web site if purchased more than 10 days in advance). The Southern California City Pass can also be purchased online from Costco at a cost of $209.99/$169.99 (adults/child), 5% surcharge if not a Costco member and shipping fees apply. Booklets may be available for sale in some stores but varies widely. If you want to buy in person it would be best to call ahead and confirm availability. If you do buy at a Costco, you will initially purchase a large plastic container which you must trade for ticket books prior to leaving Costco! AOCVCB 3-Day Bonus Ticket ($155/$126) ? The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $4 (adult) and $3 (child) and shipping on all orders is at least $10. So if you are ordering more than 10 days in advance and your discount would be less than $10, you’ll still come out ahead by ordering at the Disneyland Web site. Tickets include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). Everybody Plays for the Kid’s Price ($129/$129) ? A special off season promotional ticket direct from Disney. First day of use must be on or before April 26, 2007. If you have the tickets shipped to you (as opposed to Will Call), you’ll also receive a coupon for discounts on Disneyland merchandise. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). |
Four Day Park Hopper |
Advance Purchase 4?Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($179/$149) ? A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. Available at the Disneyland Web site (link) where shipping is included if you order more than 10 days prior to your travel date. Also 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 grocery stores (California and Arizona), and certain travel agents may also sell these tickets. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey ∧ Friends parking garage (an $11/day value). AOCVCB 4-Day Bonus Ticket ($174/$145) ? The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $5 (adult) and $4 (child) and shipping on all orders is at least $10 Tickets include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). Everybody Plays for the Kid’s Price ($149/$149) ? A special off season promotional ticket direct from Disney. First day of use must be on or before April 26, 2007. If you have the tickets shipped to you (as opposed to Will Call), you’ll also receive a coupon for discounts on Disneyland merchandise. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). |
Five Day Park Hopper |
Advance Purchase 5?Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($189/$159) ? A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. Available at the Disneyland Web site (link) where shipping is included if you order more than 10 days prior to your travel date. Also 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 grocery stores (California and Arizona), and certain travel agents may also sell these tickets. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey ∧ Friends parking garage (an $11/day value). AOCVCB 5-Day Bonus Ticket ($183/$154) ? The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $6 (adult) and $5 (child) and shipping on all orders is $10. Everybody Plays for the Kid’s Price ($159/$159) ? A special off season promotional ticket direct from Disney. First day of use must be on or before April 26, 2007. If you have the tickets shipped to you (as opposed to Will Call), you’ll also receive a coupon for discounts on Disneyland merchandise. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). |
Travel Packages
2007 Resort Dream Vacation Package ? This official Disney travel package (link) starts at $389/per person for two adults per two-nights. The $389 price is for the Paradise Pier Hotel and goes up for Disneyland Hotel or Grand Californian Hotel. In addition to the hotel room, the package includes appropriate park hopper tickets, one early admission (early admission days are currently Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturdays), a virtual prize for the Virtual Magic Kingdom online game, admission to Mickey’s Toontown Morning Madness (currently available Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, and Saturdays), a collectible Dream Coin, and Walt Disney Travel Company collectible pin and lanyard, luggage tag, and California Fun Book. Travel using this package must be booked by March 10, 2007, and completed by March 15, 2007.
2007 Good Neighbor Dream Vacation Package ? This official Disney travel package (link) starts at $259/per person for two adults per two-nights. The $227 price is for the Red Roof Inn Anaheim Maingate and goes up for other Good Neighbor hotels. In addition to the hotel room, the package includes appropriate park hopper tickets, one early admission (early admission days are currently Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturdays), a virtual prize for the Virtual Magic Kingdom online game, admission to Mickey’s Toontown Morning Madness (currently available Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, and Saturdays), collectible Dream Coin, and Walt Disney Travel Company collectible pin and lanyard, luggage tag, and California Fun Book. Travel using this package must be booked by March 10, 2007, and completed by March 15, 2007.
Costco Travel Packages ? Many different travel packages including visits to Disneyland and Disneyland hotels are available through Costco.com. 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 per person, a $20 Disneyland Resort gift card, a collectible pin and lanyard, and a Costco luggage tag.
Annual Passholder Discounts at the Disneyland Resort Hotels ? The Annual Passholder section of the Disneyland.com Web site (click here, registration required) has details about the current AP rates for the three Disneyland Resort hotels. The offer advertises rates as low as $129 per night (plus resort fees and taxes) at the Paradise Pier hotel, and MousePlanet readers have reported rates as low as $189 per night at the Grand Californian Hotel.
The discounts are available for stays between January 28th and February 14th, and there is a limit of two rooms per Passholder. For reservations, call (714) 956-MICKEY and ask for rate plan “APD.” It may pay to have a flexible schedule and a little patience – readers have reported that it may take a little time for the phone agent to locate the best discount for your stay.
Other Discounts
Disney Visa Free-Stroller Rental
? If you have a Disney Visa card you can rent up to two strollers for free at either Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure.
Rainforest Cafe Safari Club ? Membership in the Rainforest Cafe gets you a 10% discount on entrees for up to four people. It also gets you priority seating if available. 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 Web site for details (link).
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 2-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)
AAA Restaurant Discounts ? AAA (American Automobile Association) members can receive a 10% discount (excluding alcohol) at Plaza Inn, Wine Country Trattoria Ariel’s Grotto, PCH Grill, and Goofy’s Kitchen.
Park Schedule/Blockout Dates
DL: Disneyland
DCA: Disney’s California Adventure
Annual Pass blockout dates:
- SL ? Southern California Select Annual Pass
- SC ? Southern California Annual Pass
- DX ? Deluxe Annual Pass
| 2/12 | 2/13 | 2/14 | 2/15 | 2/16 | 2/17 | 2/18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL: 8a?Mid | DL: 9a?10p | DL: 10a?8p | DL: 10a?8p | DL: 10a?8p | DL: 8a?Mid | DL: 8a?Mid |
| 2/5 | 2/6 | 2/7 | 2/8 | 2/9 | 2/10 | 2/11 |
| DL: 9a?10p | DL: 10a?8p | DL: 10a?8p | DL: 10a?8p | DL: 10a?8p | DL: 9a?10p | DL: 9a?Mid |
| 2/12 | 2/13 | 2/14 | 2/15 | 2/16 | 2/17 | 2/18 |
| DL: 8a?Mid | DL: 9a?10p | DL: 10a?8p | DL: 10a?8p | DL: 10a?8p | DL: 8a?Mid | DL: 8a?Mid |
Visit our Annual Passholders Blockout Dates 2006 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.
Entertainment schedule: Go directly to the Disneyland Resort schedule for this week at Disneyland.com here.
