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News and Views

Pooh soft opening – The Many Adventures of
Winnie the Pooh ride opened this past Tuesday in Critter Country, and
MousePlanet was there to provide you with a preview
photo tour. Michael J. Fox and family were there. Cast member
previews start this coming weekend, and Annual Passholder previews are
scheduled for next week.

Riders have two exits to choose from –
shop or squeeze.

Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Stores are not yet open. Exit from ride leads into shops,
or down very narrow fixed pathway between a cement planter and the overflow
queue for the ride.

A film shoot is set up in front of the
new Pooh ride.

Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Filming today – Production crews are taking
advantage of the beautiful spring weather to film commercials and more
inside the park. Imagineer Marty Sklar was in the park on Tuesday filming
a special for the Travel Channel. More filming took place outside the
new Pooh ride Tuesday morning, and around the Partner’s statue Wednesday
afternoon.

Soliton has moved two doors down.

Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Downtown Disney, for rent – Soliton, Downtown
Disney’s high–end sunglass shop, has moved in with Mainspring,
which sells watches and clocks. The two stores will operate from the same
storefront. The two stores are owned by the same company, which also operates
Liquid Planet and Petals in the Disneyland Resort’s shopping district.
The vacant Soliton space joins the former Tin Pan Alley location on the
“for rent” list.

Workers repaint the tiki masks at the Adventureland
entrance .

Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Painting in Adventureland – We told you that
the Disneyland painting crews have focused their attention the that park’s
west side in preparation for the Pirates of the Caribbean event. The entrance
to Adventureland got a touch–up last week when the tiki masks
were repainted.

Disney announces travel cancellation policies –
The following cancellation policy information regarding the Disneyland
Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Cruise Line is being provided
in an effort to help guests who may be apprehensive about their travel
plans.

Now through April 18, guests who have vacation packages to Disneyland
with an arrival prior to June 2 will be allowed to change or cancel their
land–based arrangements without penalty. The temporary policy
applies to new and existing bookings made through the Walt Disney Travel
Company, Disney Central Reservation Offices or online.

For those who have booked a Disneyland Resort room-only vacation, the
penalty will be waived for arrivals through April 21 if the room is canceled
before April 18.

Any deposit or full payment that has been submitted for package or room-only
vacations will be fully refunded, provided you change or cancel your vacation
before April 18. As a rule, Disney cannot waive cancellation penalties
for third–party products such as airline tickets, rental cars,
or non-Disney resorts. Have your travel agent check with those suppliers
directly to learn their separate cancellation policies.

A checkered flag for NASCAR fans – We told you
that AAA was offering its members a special package for travel to the
NASCAR Winston Cup 500. AAA has cancelled this package because of world
events.

Anyone who has booked the package is eligible for a full
refund, and all cancellation fees have been waived. Members are encouraged
to request the same travel agent who booked their original package for
them. If you don’t remember the agent’s name, the AAA office can look
the information up for you.

Current Refurbishments and Attraction
Closures

Disneyland

• Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes – through April 11


• Rivers of America – through April 11


• Mark Twain Riverboat – through April 11


• Sailing Ship Columbia – through April 11


• Sleeping Beauty Castle walkthrough – indefinite

Disney’s California Adventure

• Superstar Limo – indefinite

Future Attraction Closures:

• Mad Tea Party – April 28 – May 15


• Pirates of the Caribbean – April 28 – May 30


• Blue Bayou Restaurant – April 28 – May 30


• Indiana Jones Adventure – September 2 – October 24


• Space Mountain – September 2003 – August 2004

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.

Park Events

MousePlanet presents MouseAdventure:
Mad Scramble – Sunday, April 6, 2003, at Disneyland.

Annual Passholder Preview Events for Winnie the Pooh and Playhouse
Disney – April 8 and 9.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Case of the Black Pearl – Sunday,
June 29, 2003 at Disneyland. This event will include a preview screening
of the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Further details are not available
– keep an eye on the Disney Gallery Web
site for more details.

Haunted Mansion Holiday Exclusive Dinner – Wednesday, October
1, 2003.

Haunted Mansion Holiday Event – Thursday, October 2, 2003

Tickets for the Haunted Mansion Holiday events go on sale in late August
or early September – check this page for updates.

Current Discounts & Promotions

City Pass now available with AAA packages – You can now purchase
the Southern California CityPass with Walt Disney Travel Company packages.

With a Southern California CityPass booklet, you will receive admission
to five separate entertainment options. Admission includes:

• Three-day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket


• One-Day ticket to SeaWorld Adventure park


• One-Day ticket to the World-famous San Diego Zoo


• One-Day ticket to Knott’s Theme Park.

Instead of a Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket currently included
in Walt Disney Travel Company-California packages guests can be select
a Southern California CityPass for an additional charge of $47 per CityPass
for guests ages 10 and up, and $32 per CityPass for guests ages 3 through
9.

Please note: The Southern California Citypass does NOT include the $10
ESPN Zone Arena Game Card, the Walt Disney Travel Company-California feature
to collect multiple Fastpass tickets at one time or two extra days of
Disneyland Resort Theme Park admission for free.

Anaheim Marriott Disney Package available for Marriott Rewards members
– Make your Disneyland vacation as easy as saying “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah”
with a Disneyland package at the Anaheim Marriott. For a low rate of $419,
through May 31, 2003, you’ll find dreams really do come true with this
fabulously priced package.

Anaheim Disney Package includes:

• 2-nights in a luxury guest room


• 3-day Disneyland Resort® Park Hopper tickets for two adults


• Free breakfast for two adults


• Kids, ages 3-9, eat for $1

Some restrictions apply. Membership in the Marriott Rewards program
is required. Click to learn more about this offer and for complete terms
and conditions.

SoCal Salute – The Southern California resident discount
ticket program runs January 6 – May 16, 2003. Instead of a discounted
ticket, residents of will get two one-day admissions for their $47/$37
– one for Disneyland, and one for Disney’s California Adventure.

This ticket is good for only one admission to each park (meaning you
cannot go to Disneyland twice on separate days). The two admissions do
not have to be used on consecutive days, but the first admission must
be on the same day as the ticket purchase, and the second must be used
by May 16, 2003. And while the ticket is not intended to be a park-hopper,
which would allow you to visit both Disneyland and DCA on the same day,
some readers have reported that they were allowed to use the ticket as
a one-day park hopper.

These tickets are nontransferable. You must provide proof of residency
at the time of purchase, and you will be asked to print your full name
on the tickets. When you return for your second admission, you need to
show ID matching the ticket. This offer is limited to 5 tickets per qualifying
person.

Alaska Airlines airfare and hotel specials –
Alaska Airlines is offering two specials for travel to the Disneyland
Resort. A MousePad member alerted
us that the airline is again offering the popular Kids Fly Free
special, which includes airfare, hotel, park-hopper tickets, and more.
This special offer can only be booked by calling Alaska Airlines at 1-800-468-2248.
Adults traveling without kids can take advantage of other special hotel
and air packages by booking at the Alaska
Airlines Web site.

Free coffee on Main Street –
Receive a free small coffee when you buy a mug at the Market House
on Main Street, USA. This offer is only valid at the Market House, and
is for a limited time only.

The “Get a 5-Day Park Hopper ticket for the price of a 3-Day
ticket” promotion has been extended through January 5, 2004 –
These tickets are available when you order online from Disneyland.com.
Restrictions apply – see
site for details.

AAA Passport Plus Package – For $122.75, you can get a 5-day
park hopper and the following extras:

• Multiple attraction FastPass (The “Unlimited” option)


• Breakfast in the park (one per person)


• Free ESPN Zone arena game card ($10 value)


• AAA Free parking at the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks

A $13.75 FedEx fee applies to each reservation, (not per person). This
package is available without an air or hotel purchase, and must be purchased
at your local AAA affiliate office at least 5 days before you plan to
use the tickets.

Many readers have experienced difficulties when trying to purchase this
package from their local AAA affiliate. Be sure to read this
thread on our MousePad discussion boards, for more information
about the package and tips on how to help your AAA travel agent book your
package.

AAA / Disney’s Resort Magic Package – This package requires
a minimum 2-night hotel stay, and includes:

• Accommodations at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, the Disneyland Hotel,
  or Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel


• Disneyland Resort Hotel self-parking and Fitness Center access


• Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket – valid for entry into Disneyland
  park and Disney’s California Adventure park with full park-hopping privileges
  


• Free ESPN Zone Arena Game Card – $10 value (one per person)


• New! Collect Fastpass tickets for multiple attractions at one time.
  Preferred Seating at a choice of select shows in Disney’s California
  Adventure


• Exclusive! Walt Disney Travel Company collectible pin and lanyard
  (one per person)


• Exclusive! Walt Disney Travel Company California Fun Book (one per
  package)


• Exclusive! Disneyland Resort Magical Pocket Guide (one per package)

You can book this package through your local AAA affiliate travel agent.

Park Hours

Entertainment Schedule