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Large crowds wait to enter Disney’s California Adventure.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Correction: When we originally published
this park update earlier this week, we incorrectly stated
the expiration of the Southern California Resident Salute
promotion as Friday, May 16. The correct date is Wednesday,
May 14, 2003. For your convenience, we have highlighted the
corrected date in our text.
Disney’s Crowded Adventure – The spring Southern California
resident discount ticket program offered local residents two one-day
admissions for the price of a single day admission. These tickets
were good for only one admission to Disneyland, and one to Disney’s
California Adventure (DCA) park and did not have to be used on
consecutive days.
Many people purchased the tickets and used just the
Disneyland day. Now there are over 200,000 people who have not
redeemed their admission for DCA — and only 10 days left
to redeem them.
As a result, DCA is expecting a major jump in traffic
through Wednesday, May 14, when these tickets expire. This
past Sunday morning, the lines just to get into DCA extended past
the “California” letters in the entrance area, well
into the center of the esplanade between DCA and Disneyland.
The Lucky Fortune Cookery still sports a sign left over from Christmas.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Once inside the park, visitors faced even more lines.
The line for the main entrance restrooms snaked out the door and
around the mosaic wall, while Soarin’ Over California had a 75-minute
wait by noon.
DCA executives may have counted on big crowds, but
their expectations have not slowed a wave of cutbacks. Even during
the recent crowded weekend, shops and restaurants around the park
— such as Rita’s Blenders and P.T. Flea’s — remained
shuttered until noon each day, or like Lucky Fortune Cookery,
did not open at all. If you plan to redeem your DCA ticket before
Wednesday, May 14, try to schedule your visit for a weekday
to avoid the crowds and lines.
Tropical Imports gets the budget axe, again.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Cutbacks at Disneyland, too – DCA isn’t
the only place feeling the budgetary pinch. Disneyland’s shops
have been hit with a series of cutbacks that have left some cast
members and managers scratching their heads.
While DCA’s two carts were removed altogether, all
but two of Disneyland’s pin carts were pulled from the park last
week. The Frontierland cart was left in place — a manager
explained that there really isn’t another good pin location on
the west side of the park. The Main Street cart was also spared,
but will remain closed Mondays through Thursdays for now.
The Disney Gallery lost another two hours each day.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Disney Gallery continues to open at noon daily,
but now closes two hours before the park closes each weeknight.
The Gallery will close with the park on nights when Fantasmic
performs. In Adventureland, Tropical Imports and the Indiana Jones
Adventure Outpost are back to their noon-to-close schedule.
The most noticeable change is the loss of the “shopping
convenience hour.” The stores are now “soft closing”
with the park — shoppers are not kicked out of the stores,
but cast members are stationed at each shop entrance to encourage
guests to visit the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney,
thereby gently discouraging them from entering the park stores.
“This makes no sense to us,” bemoaned one
Main Street cast member. “The stores make money, especially
in that last hour. Now they want to send the customers to [World
of Disney], and they will cut our hours again when we don’t make
our sales targets. We can’t make money for the company when
we are closed.”
Tickets for the next Haunted Mansion Holiday event go on sale
next week.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Special Event News – Reservations for
Disneyland’s Pirates
of the Caribbean merchandise special event have sold out,
with a waiting list for those who missed out.
Tickets for the 2003 Haunted
Mansion Holiday merchandise special events go on sale
Tuesday, May 13, at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Stay tuned – details
about these events will be posted on our MousePad
message board as they become available later this week.
Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
A workstation and blueprints are tucked behind the Submarine Lagoon.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disneyland
- Mad Tea Party – April 28 – May 15
- Pirates of the Caribbean – April 28 – May 30
- Blue Bayou Restaurant – April 28 – May 30
- Sleeping Beauty Castle walkthrough – indefinite
- Space Mountain – through 2005
The exterior of the Tower of Terror has a new coat of
plaster.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disney’s California Adventure
- Superstar Limo – indefinite
Domes were added to the Tower of Terror last week.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Future Attraction Closures
- Indiana Jones Adventure – September 2 – October 24
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
Sunday, May 18 – Disneyland Resort Pin Trading Night –
Pacific Ballroom, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel from 7:00 to 10:00
pm.
Friday, May 30 – Disneyland Resort Pin Trading Night –
Pacific Ballroom, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel from 7:00 to
10:00 pm.
ABC Super Soap Weekends return to Disney’s
California Adventure this spring. Stars from All My Children
and One Life To Live will attend May 31 and June 1, while
General Hospital and Port Charles celebs will be
featured on June 7 and 8.
Hotel packages are available for the event, and include
an exclusive breakfast with the stars and a commemorative gift.
Further details are available on our MousePad
message boards. To book your package, call (714) 520-5050.
Wednesday, July 9 – Pirates of the Caribbean:
Curse of the Black Pearl – Merchandise Special Event.
Details and tickets are available at the Disneyland Event
Services Web
site.
Wednesday, October 1 – Haunted Mansion Holiday Exclusive
Dinner
Thursday October 2 – Haunted Mansion Holiday Event
Tickets for the 2003 Haunted
Mansion Holiday merchandise special events go on sale
Tuesday, May 13, at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Stay tuned – details
about these events will be posted on our MousePad
message board as they become available later this week.
Current Discounts & Promotions
SoCal Salute – The Southern California resident discount
ticket program runs through Wednesday, May 14. Instead
of a discounted ticket, residents get two one-day admissions for
their $47 ($37 for children) – 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 Wednesday, May 14. 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.
MousePlanet reader Hastin told us about a deal
he found in the L.A. Times, which gives you an additional
savings for accommodations at a Disneyland Resort hotel along
with your SoCal Salute offer:
Stay and play for $89* per person:
Magically turn the Resident Salute Ticket offer into a Disneyland
Resort getaway. This means you’ll get a ticket to each
park and a night’s stay in the middle of the magic at
a Disneyland Resort hotel starting at this special price.
Call 714-956-MICKEY and ask for the “SAL” package
*Valid through May 14, 2003 for southern California residents
of zip codes 900000 – 93599. Subject to availability.
$89 price is per person/double occupancy/weekday at Disney’s
Paradise Pier Hotel; weekend rates will vary. Extra person
rates (maximum 5 people per room) and other Disneyland Resort
hotel rates will vary. Resident Salute tickets valid for only
one day admission to each theme park. Tickets must be used
by May 14, 2003.
MouseSavers.com
reports hotel discounts through Expedia.com
for Disneyland Resort Hotels. Rates start at $136 per night.
New Annual Passholder discounts at Disneyland Resort
restaurants — or are there? A memo issued to hotel restaurants
last month detailed new
Annual Passholder discounts for many Disneyland Resort
restaurants. The discounts were to take effect on Monday, April
14. The biggest change was that all passholders would receive
at least a 10% discount at eight locations, with premium passholders
receiving a 15% discount at 12 locations.
Unfortunately, there is some confusion about these
new discounts. Some restaurants are already offering them, others
claim that the discounts take effect in May, while still others
say that the discounts are not changing at all. We’re trying to
sort out the confusion for our readers.
Park hopping in Northern California –
AAA members in Northern California can now purchase 2-day Park
Hopper tickets at their local CSAA office. The tickets are available
through Thursday, June 19. The adult price is $99; children ages
3 to 9 pay $79.
This ticket is also available at Disneyland ticket
booths, or at Disneyland.com.
The second day of the ticket must be used within 13 days of the
first use.
Free coffee on Main Street, revisited – 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 Market House has just begun
serving the Mickey’s Really Swell Coffees as part of this promotion.
Now you can try the Disney Blend, Disney Decaf, French Vanilla
and Hazelnut flavors sold at the parks.
Annual passholder discounts at Alamo – California residents
get discounts of up to 20% off Alamo’s retail rates in the United
States. Disneyland annual passholders can get a free Disneyland
Resort Character Breakfast voucher when the rent their car for
3 days or more from March 24th through August 31, 2003 at the
Los Angeles Airport location. For more details and the discount
code you’ll need for this offer, visit the annual
passholder section of the Disneyland Web site.
ESPN Zone discounts for annual passholders – Disneyland
annual passholders can get an Season Ticket Frequent Dining Card
at the Downtown Disney ESPN Zone. The Season Ticket entitles you
to a free soda with your meal purchase of $6.99 or more. Once
you have made four meal purchases, you receive the fifth meal
and soda free, and get a chance to win a pair of tickets to the
ESPY Awards in 2004. See location for more information and details.
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:
- 3-day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket
- 1-day ticket to Sea World Adventure park
- 1-day ticket to the World-famous San Diego Zoo
- 1-day ticket to Knott’s Theme Park.
Instead of the Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket currently included
in California packages from the Walt Disney Travel Company, guests
can select a Southern California CityPass for an additional charge
of $47 per pass ($32 per pass for guests ages 3 through 9).
Note: The Southern California Citypass does not include
the $10 ESPN Zone Arena Game Card, or the California package’s
feature that allows guests to collect multiple Fastpass tickets
at once for free in advance.
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 Saturday, May
31, 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
- Children aged 3 through 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.
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.
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
Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat |
5/5 | 5/6 | 5/7 | 5/8 | 5/9 | 5/10 | |
| DL 10a – 8p DCA 10a–6p | DL 10a – 8p DCA 10a–6p | DL 10a – 8p DCA 10a–6p | DL 10a – 8p DCA 10a–6p | DL 9a–11p DCA 10a–9p | DL 8a–11p | |
5/11 | 5/12 | 5/13 | DL: Disneyland | |||
| DL 9a–10p DCA 10a–9p | DL 10a – 8p DCA 10a–6p | DL 10a – 8p DCA 10a–6p | ||||
Entertainment Schedule
Disneyland Park | Disney’s California Adventure | Downtown Disney |
Monday 5/5 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – Sword in the Stone Ceremony – 10:45a, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies – Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Disney Princess Storytelling – 11:00a,
| Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular – 12:30p, 2:15p, 5:00p Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play Playhouse Disney – 10:30p, 11:30p, Goofy’s Beach Party Bash – 11:45 Ugly Bug Ball – 11:00a, 12:00p,
| House of Blues– STEEL ROD WITH
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Tuesday 5/6 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – Sword in the Stone Ceremony – 10:45a, The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Disney Princess Storytelling – 11:00a, | Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play Playhouse Disney – 10:30p, 11:30p, Goofy’s Beach Party Bash – 11:45 Ugly Bug Ball – 11:00a, 12:00p,
| Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen –
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Wednesday 5/7 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – Sword The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Disney Princess Storytelling – 11:00a,
| Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular – 12:30 PM 2:15 PM 5:00 PM Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play Playhouse Disney – 10:30 AM 11:30 Goofy’s Beach Party Bash – 11:45 Ugly Bug Ball – 11:00a, 12:00p,
| Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen – House of Blues– KRS-ONE ($20.00)
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Thursday 5/8 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – Sword The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Disney Princess Storytelling – 11:00a,
| Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular – 12:30 PM 2:15 PM 5:00 PM Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play Playhouse Disney – 10:30 AM 11:30 Goofy’s Beach Party Bash – 11:45 Ugly Bug Ball – 11:00a, 12:00p,
| Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen –
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Friday 5/9 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – Sword Billy Hill and the Hillbillies – “Believe…There’s Magic in Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Disney Princess Storytelling – 11:00a, Mickey’s Detective School – 1p, Club Buzz Stage presents The Sandbox | Disney’s Electrical Parade – Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play Playhouse Disney – 10:30p, 11:30p, Ugly Bug Ball – 11:00a, 12:00p, Pacific Wharf Stage presents | Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen– House of Blues– X WITH SLIM JIM’S |
Saturday 5/10 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – Sword Billy Hill and the Hillbillies – “Believe…There’s Magic in Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Disney Princess Storytelling – 11:00a, Mickey’s Detective School – 1p, Club Buzz Stage presents The Sandbox Plaza Gardens Stage presents The | Disney’s Electrical Parade – Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play Playhouse Disney – 10:30p, 11:30p, Ugly Bug Ball – 11:00a, 12:00p, Pacific Wharf Stage presents | Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen– House of Blues– X WITH THE DRAGONS |
Sunday 5/11 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – Sword Billy Hill and the Hillbillies – Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Disney Princess Storytelling – 11:00a, Mickey’s Detective School – 1p, Club Buzz Stage presents The Sandbox | Disney’s Electrical Parade – Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play Playhouse Disney – 10:30p, 11:30p, Ugly Bug Ball – 11:00a, 12:00p, Pacific Wharf Stage presents | Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Lisa Haley and the Zydecats – 11:00a Kenny Sara and the Sounds of New Orleans House of Blues – Gospel Brunch FIELDY’S DREAMS WITH TRE FROM THE PHARCYDE
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Monday 5/12 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – Sword in the Stone Ceremony – 10:45a, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies – Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Disney Princess Storytelling – 11:00a,
| Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular – 12:30p, 2:15p, 5:00p Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play Playhouse Disney – 10:30p, 11:30p, Goofy’s Beach Party Bash – 11:45 Ugly Bug Ball – 11:00a, 12:00p,
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Tuesday 5/13 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – Sword in the Stone Ceremony – 10:45a, The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Disney Princess Storytelling – 11:00a, | Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Who Wants to Be a Millionaire – Play Playhouse Disney – 10:30p, 11:30p, Goofy’s Beach Party Bash – 11:45 Ugly Bug Ball – 11:00a, 12:00p,
| Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen – House of Blues– OC ROCKS FEATURING
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