Update for May 8 – 13, 2012
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By Bryan Pugh, contributing writer
News and Views
Disney California Adventure Preview Event Sweepstakes | Main Street's Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Penny Arcade and Candy Palace Reopen | Club 33 Opens Memberships, '1901' and the Carthay Circle Restaurant | This and That… | Crowd Forecast
Disney California Adventure Preview Event Sweepstakes
Disney has announced a sweepstakes to give a select number of Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders the opportunity to preview the Disney California Adventure Expansion before its June 15, 2012 grand re-opening. The event gives those selected a preview of Buena Vista Street, a 1920s version of Los Angeles that serves as the entry 'land' for Disney California Adventure park, as well as Cars Land, a 12-acre addition to the park that takes inspiration from the Disney-Pixar movie Cars.
The contest does not specifically state whether or not the winners can ride the new attractions in each land, making only a mention of touring the areas. However, the fine print does state that “long waits” are possible, which could elude to the possibility of attraction previews as well. Contest winners get to preview the area in five-hour time blocks on June 11, 2012 and bring up to five other Annual Passholder with them; you must indicate the number in your party at the time of entry. You can enter the contest on Disneyland's website.
Main Street's Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Penny Arcade and Candy Palace Reopen
The Penny Arcade reopened this week following an extensive refurbishment. Photo by Bryan Pugh.
Disneyland's Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Penny Arcade, and Candy Palace closed in January for a major refurbishment. The three locations reopened this past weekend with renovations in the floor layout, queue lines and counter space at the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor and an expanded viewing kitchen and layout for the Candy Palace. The detail from floor to ceiling is beautiful. Gingerbread woodwork, running popcorn lighting, beautiful tile work and signage make this section of Main Street visually appealing.
The Penny Arcade refurbishment includes redesigned counter space which should help improve crowd flow. Photo by Bryan Pugh.
The added counter space at the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor should make for quicker service at the popular ice cream location. Added to the official menu are traditional root beer floats, as well as Coca-Cola and orange floats. Disneyland completely restored the 1915 Orchestrion, a very large, self-playing pipe organ, which sits in the rear of the Penny Arcade and comes to life with music every 15 minutes.
The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor has also received more counter space, and an improved queue. Photo by Bryan Pugh.
The Candy Palace kitchen has also been expanded. The renovation provides more viewing space, and should prove useful during the busy Holiday season when guests line up to catch a glimpse of the Disneyland candy makers creating handmade candy canes.
The show kitchen at the Candy Palace has been expanded, allowing more viewing areas for guests. Photo by Bryan Pugh.
The Candy Palace has been completely redesigned and includes three check-out counters. Photo by Bryan Pugh.
Club 33 Opens Memberships, '1901' and the Carthay Circle Restaurant
For the first time in nearly a decade, Disney has opened up membership opportunities for Club 33. Club 33 is an exclusive members-only restaurant inside Disneyland park's New Orleans Square. The Club was envisioned by Walt Disney in the mid-1960s and has remained an elusive place for most Disney fans to this day. Those who wish to obtain membership must first place their names on a waiting list. With the creation of the new exclusive '1901' lounge in Buena Vista Street's Carthay Circle Theatre and the Club's 45th anniversary, Disney has decided to open up membership to some of those on the list.
Club 33 membership comes with access to Club 33 and '1901', exclusive sneak peeks, the use of VIP tour guides, valet parking, complimentary hotel upgrades, annual passes to all domestic Disney parks, and 50 single-day passes for members to distribute as they wish. Disney is not saying just how many of those on the waiting list will be invited to join, nor will Disney say how many members the club currently has. If you are interested in adding yourself to the list, you can do so by sending an email to club33interest@disneyland.com. Membership, does however come at a price. Individual initiation fees are $25,000 with annual dues of $10,000.
The Carthay Circle Theatre at Disney California Adventure Park. Photo by Bryan Pugh.
Disney also gave us a sneak peek at '1901', the new Club 33 members only lounge inside the Carthay Circle Theatre. The name comes from Walt Disney's birth year – 1901. The lounge will follow the 1930s theme of Buena Vista Street and will be a “warm, intimate space with eclectic light fixtures, overstuffed leather chairs, and beautiful, rich touches,” Disney said in a blog post. The lounge will also feature personal artwork and photographs from the early years of the Walt Disney Studios, some of which will have Walt Disney's autograph.
'1901' the exclusive lounge inside the Carthay Circle Theatre reserved for Club 33 members. Photo by Disney
'1901' the exclusive lounge inside the Carthay Circle Theatre reserved for Club 33 members. Photo by Disney
The Carthay Circle Theatre will not be just for those who are fortunate enough to join the exclusive Club 33, the building will also house a premier dining location that will be open to the public. The Buena Vista Street Carthay Circle Theatre is a scaled down replica of the real Carthay Circle Theatre in which “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” premiered in 1937. The Carthay Circle Restaurant will transport guests back to the opening night of Walt Disney's first full length animated feature film, promising to recreate the excitement of the post-screening atmosphere from that night.
This and That…
…The Mad T Party will have an arcade of sorts when the night time dance party opens this summer at Disney Calfornia Adventure. Some of the games, however, will be less technical than ElecTRONica's circa 1980s video arcade. Guests will have the opportunity to launch sugar cubes into moving tea cups, or knock out the Cheshire Cat's teeth. A video game section showcasing Kinect Disneyland Adventures will also be availible in the Mad Arcade starting June 15, 2012.
The entrance to the Mad Arcade is being constructed in Disney California Adventure park. Photo by Bryan Pugh.
…On Memorial Day weekend, Disneyland will be playing host to the Girl Scouts, hosting 'bridging ceremonies' inside of Disneyland park. Bridging Cermenonies are performed to mark special events in the scouts. The ceremonies will take place on the Sleeping Beauty's Castle drawbridge starting at 8am, each lasting approximately 45 minutes. Part of the Hub will also be roped off during the day to facilitate a viewing area for families. Groups will also be riding “it's a small world” following each ceremony and enjoying private charater meet and greets at Aladdin's Oasis from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Guests in Disneyland park on Saturday, May 26 should be aware of these areas as they will have the potential to be crowded on a day which is traditionally already a very busy day.
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…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 (link) for the latest changes, as MousePlanet does not edit past Park Updates to reflect changes.
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Community Events
Come CHOC Walk with Team MousePlanet
Team MousePlanet will be back for our fifth year at the CHOC Walk in the Park, benefiting Children's Hospital Orange County. Thanks to the efforts and generosity of our readers, Team MousePlanet has raised over $27,000 for CHOC since 2008. The 2012 race is Sunday, October 14 at the Disneyland Resort. Team registration begins May 15—keep watching for more details, or visit our MousePad discussion forum for additional information.
Volunteer with Team MousePlanet at the Disneyland Half Marathon
Team MousePlanet is looking to form a group to volunteer during the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, August 30 to September 2, 2012. Non-runners are welcome. Visit our MousePad discussion forum for additional information.
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
- Carnation Cafe – closed for renovation. Expected to reopen June 2.
- 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.
- Festival Arena – closed for refurbishment. Expected to reopen May 2.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed through June 14 for refurbishment.
- Frontierland Shooting Exposition – closed April 30 – May 25 for refurbishment.
- Enchanted Tiki Room – closed May 7 – May 10 for refurbishment.
- Second floor of Starcade – closed until 2014.
- New Orleans Square Train Station – undergoes roof repair April 16 – May 4, however, the station will remain open.
- Plaza Gardens – closes April 30 until winter 2013 for the construction of Fantasy Faire.
Disney California Adventure
Seasonal refurbishments:
- Goofy's Sky School – closed May 7–17 for refurbishment.
- Cove Bar – closed March 26 – June 1 for refurbishment.
- Ariel's Grotto – closed April 30 – May 3 for refurbishment.
- Ariel's Undersea Adventure – Closed April 30 – May 3 for refurbishment.
- Hyperion Theater – The exterior stairs will be repainted April 16 – May 11.
Construction-related closures:
- Engine–Ears Toys – closed until June 15 for conversion into new Buena Vista Street “West Block” stores.
- Baker's Field Bakery – closed until June 15 for conversion to Clarabelle's Hand-Scooped Ice Cream.
- Bur-r-r Bank Ice Cream – closed until June 15 for conversion to Fiddler, Fifer, and Practical Cafe.
- Greetings from California – closed until June 15 for conversion into new Buena Vista Street “East Block” stores.
- Mission Tortilla Factory – closed for conversion to the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop. Expected to open June 1.
- Disney's California Adventure Park – closed June 14 to prepare for the grand opening of Cars Land and Buena Vista Street.
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
Spring / Summer
- 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.
- Cars Land grand opening – Friday, June 15.
- 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 is now sold out.
Fall
- CHOC Walk in the Park – Sunday October 14. Registration will open on May 15. The event takes place before park hours in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The Magic Morning normally scheduled for Sunday at Disneyland will likely be rescheduled to Monday, October 15, and Disneyland will likely open at 9 a.m. to accommodate the event. More information about the walk will be available on the CHOC Walk website closer to the start of registration; information about how to join the MousePlanet CHOC Walk team will be available on our MousePad discussion forum.
2013
- 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – January 18–20. No additional details are available.
- D23 Expo – August 9–11. Tickets for the three-day convention go on sale August 9, 2012.
We also recommend checking the convention calendar at the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau Web site (link). 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:
• TICKET IS BLOCKED OUT March 30, 2012 – April 15, 2012 and June 4, 2012 – June 5, 2012. 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:
• TICKET IS BLOCKED OUT March 30, 2012 – April 15, 2012 and June 4, 2012 – June 5, 2012. 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. 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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Southern California CityPass $279/$239 |
Southern California CityPass ($279/$239) – 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 the first use must occur by January 3, 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 if you're willing to pay the 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 three DCA attractions (Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, Muppet*Vision 3D, It's Tough to be a Bug!); 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.
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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.
Landry's Select Club – Members of the Landry's Select Club get priority seating at the Rainforest Cafe when available (which makes a huge difference on busy days), and a 10% discount on retail purchases. This club replaces the former Rainforest Cafe Safari Club as of March 31, 2012. If you are already a Safari Club member, you can migrate your membership to the new Landry's Select Club at no charge, and start to earn points in the new program. All Safari Club points and benefits expire on March 31, so if you have any gift certificates left to redeem, you have just a week to do so. The new Select Club eliminated the entree discount and free appetizer offer that was included with the Safari Club, replacing them with a point–based system that gives you a $25 gift certificate after you spend $250. If you are not yet a member of either the Safari Club or the Landry's Select Club, you can pre–purchase your membership before your trip. Membership now costs $25, but comes with a $25 reward.
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)
| 5/20 | 5/21 | 5/22 | 5/23 |
5/24 |
5/25 | 5/26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 5/27 | 5/28 | 5/29 | 5/30 |
5/31 |
6/1 | 6/2 |
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p MM |
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p MM |
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 6/3 | 6/4 | 6/5 | 6/6 |
6/7 |
6/8 | 6/9 |
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p MM |
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC TT |
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM |
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 4/29 | 4/30 | 5/1 | 5/2 |
5/3 |
5/4 | 5/5 |
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 9a-9p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-9p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-9p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 5/6 | 5/7 | 5/8 | 5/9 |
5/10 |
5/11 | 5/12 |
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 9a-9p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-9p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-9p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 5/13 | 5/14 | 5/15 | 5/16 |
5/17 |
5/18 | 5/19 |
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX 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.
