Update for August 11 – 17, 2008
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News and Views
Another week, another change to the refurbishment schedule| Disney changes 1/2 Marathon route, runner, spectator and volunteer information update | Disney Gallery update | MouseAdventure registration opens Friday | This and That
Another week, another change to the refurbishment schedule
Visitors planning trips to the Disneyland Resort this fall may be pleased to learn that Pirates of the Caribbean will not close October 13 to November 15 for refurbishment as was previously scheduled—at least according to the latest incarnation of the resort’s ever-changing refurbishment schedule. The New Orleans Square Railroad Station and Big Thunder Ranch have been added to the refurbishment schedule, and the current schedule is listed in the Current Refurbishment/Attraction Closures section below.
Disney changes Half-Marathon route, runner, spectator and volunteer information update
MousePad discussion board member “jiminycesq” posted a complaint last week that Disney had altered the course of the third annual Disneyland Half-Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, August 31. Runners expected that they would again be treated to the special experience of running through Angel Stadium for an extremely rare opportunity to “run the bases” as they did the first two years—but instead, the 2008 course will go around the outside of the stadium before turning north and eventually looping back to the Disneyland Resort. In an e-mail reply to a runner who questioned the route change, Disney explained that the race could not go through Angel Stadium because the Angels have a day game on the day of the half-marathon.
If you’d like to watch the race in style, Disneyland is once again offering a Spectator VIP Package at $119 per person. VIPs receive reserved seating at the finish line, reserved parking and restrooms, continental breakfast and a one-day admission ticket to either Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure. If you don’t want to pony up that much money, Disney suggests three locations within walking distance of the resort, and additional viewing opportunities are available as the course winds through the city of Anaheim. Visitors who are staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels can watch the race as it passes viewing areas at the Paradise Pier Hotel and the Grand Californian Hotel.
Runners looking to carbo load before the race can purchase tickets for themselves and their family/friends to a “Pasta in the Park Party” to be held the Saturday night before the race (link). Tickets are $125 per person ($99 for children 3-9) and include a one-day admission to Disney’s California Adventure, a buffet pasta dinner and dessert event with Disney character appearances in DCA, reserved seating for Disney’s Electrical Parade after dinner and “one fastpass attraction experience.”
The Anaheim Community Foundation is seeking volunteers to help with athlete registration and goody bag distribution at the Expo, and to staff the Family Fun Run 5K, Kids’ Races and Half Marathon courses. Volunteers who work a minimum of 12 hours will receive a Disneyland theme park ticket, as well as other perks offered to all volunteers. Visit the event Web site for more information about volunteer opportunities (link).
Disney has announced that the fourth Annual Disneyland Half Marathon weekend will be again be held over Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6, 2009.
Disney Gallery update
The Disneyland Resort schedule is packed with merchandise events scheduled for the coming weeks and months:
The August Watch of the Month designs are offered at the temporary Art of Disneyland Gallery. Photo © Disney.
The August Watch of the Month designs are “Batter Up” by Dave Smith and “A Day at the Beach” by Charles Landholm. Each watch will be offered through August 31st. Note that the artisan watches are currently offered for sale at The Art of Disneyland Gallery located in the exit lobby of Walt Disney Story Theatre while the New Century Timepieces shop is closed for renovation.
Disneyland will release two Nightmare Before Christmas watch designs this fall. Photo © Disney.
Two Nightmare Before Christmas designs will be released this fall. All full-color artisan watches are offered at $250 each, and come with a reproduction of the original art. Visit the artisan watch Web site for more information. (link).
Marie Osmond has released a new collection of Disney dolls. Photo © Disney.
Marie Osmond’s Adora Mickey & Minnie Pumpkin Prince & Princess Doll Set will be offered for sale through the Disney Gallery Web site this Friday, August 15th (link). The pair is $150 plus shipping, and is a Numbered Limited Edition of 300 sets. Limit one set per customer. Osmond’s Tour Guide Bitty Belle Pin Trader Doll, a smaller version of the first Tour Guide Adora Belle Doll, is currently offered at $55 plus shipping through the Disney Gallery Web site as well (link). These dolls are online exclusives, and are not available for purchase at the Disneyland Resort.
Artist Robert Olszewski will introduce three new sculptures at Disneyland. Photo © Disney.
Artist Robert Olszewski will introduce three new sculptures at an event on Saturday, August 23 (link). Olszewski will be on hand from 9am – 11am to sign his Mad Tea Party Heirloom box and his Enchanted Tiki Room and Mad Tea Party Gallery of Light miniatures.
Thomas Kinkade presents his new Snow White painting. Photo © Disney, image © Thomas Kinkade, The Thomas Kinkade Company, Morgan Hill, CA
Thomas Kinkade will release his “Snow White Discovers the Cottage” painting at an event at Disneyland on Monday, August 25 (link). Three canvas and two paper Giclees are available, and prices range from $350 to $1640. Kinkade has already painted Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella castle, and according to the Disney Web site, “Scenes from other Disney favorites such as Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, Pinocchio and more may soon be interpreted by Mr. Kinkade’s paintbrush.”
The Disneyland Resort will release the Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Collectors Edition DVD at a product release and signing on Tuesday, August 26. The 15th Anniversary edition includes the “What’s This? Jack’s Haunted Mansion Holiday Tour,” offering both a ride-through and behind-the-scenes look at the Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction. Steve Davison, Vice President of Parades and Spectaculars and the person largely credited with the Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction will be on hand to sign purchase along with Brian D. Sandahl, Senior Designer of Show Development & Production and Tim Wollweber, Designer, Illustrator and Sculptor. The Collectors Edition DVD is offered at $21.99 plus tax through October 15, or $29.99 for the Also available on Blu-Ray version. Disney says that customers that purchase either DVD will receive a gift with purchase. Event details are forthcoming.
Sleeping Beauty Winter Wonder Doll will be released at Disneyland on September 20. Photo © Disney.
On September 20, Disneyland will release the Sleeping Beauty Winter Wonder Doll, a Numbered Limited Edition of 300 (link). The doll was sculpted by Karen Scott for the Marie Osmond Doll Collection, and will be offered for $150, plus tax. Release details have not been announced, but you should expect there to be some form of wristband distribution process the morning of the release.
All Hail the Pumpkin King! is the latest Nightmare Before Christmas sculpture from the Walt Disney Classics Collection. Photo © Disney.
The latest Walt Disney Classics Collection Nightmare Before Christmas sculpture will be released Saturday, October 4 at the Disneyland Resort (link). “All Hail the Pumpkin King!” is a Numbered Limited Edition of 500 and is offered at $750. Artist Ruben Procopio will be on hand from 9 to 11am to sign purchases. Though some past WDCC Nightmare releases have been Disney theme park exclusives, this piece is also available through authorized WDCC retailers.
MouseAdventure registration opens Friday
Registration for the Fall 2008 MouseAdventure scheduled for Sunday, November 16, opens this Friday, August 15 at approximately 8:00 a,m,, PDT. Please note that this is the first time we have tried to schedule registration start time, and registration may open shortly before or after the target time. Please bear with us if this is the case. The event formats, prices and registration limits are as follows:
- MouseAdventure Mystery – $95 per team. Registration limited to 100 teams.
MouseAdventure Mystery is a mix of elements from our Classic and Mad Scramble formats. Teams will solve quests that – with a little detective work – help them solve “Whodunit?” This division will include quests in Disney’s California Adventure. This event is recommended only for teams that have previously completed a MouseAdventure event, and we encourage first-time teams to register for MouseAdventure 101.
- MouseAdventure Mystery – Advanced Division – $105 per team. Registration limited to 50 teams.
This is the longest and most difficult version of the Fall 2008 event, and is recommended only for returning teams that have previously completed a MouseAdventure: Mad Scramble format event or at least two prior MouseAdventure events. Advanced Division teams will solve quests in DCA, Disneyland and perhaps even Downtown Disney.
- MouseAdventure 101 – $40 per team. Registration limited to 75 teams.
A shorter, easier event designed for new MouseAdventure players and teams, or for returning teams looking for a slightly less intense experience, this division will feature “Best of MouseAdventure” quests taken from previous MouseAdventure events in Disneyland Park.
Important: We have slightly reduced capacity for this event, and we expect the Advanced and Basic divisions of this event to sell out in less than two days. Be prepared with your team information as soon as registration begins. Team captains must provide the first and last name for each member of their team, and we do request an e-mail address for each player if at all possible. If you are a team seeking additional players, or a player looking to form a team, visit our MousePad discussion board for help (link).
This and That
…Team MousePlanet is in thirrd place in fundraising efforts for the 2008 CHOC/Disneyland Resort Walk in the Park as of press time, and has raised just over $1000 for Children’s Hospital Orange County. If you would like to walk or raise money with Team MousePlanet at the October 19 event, please visit our team Web page (link) to register. To donate to or sponsor a Team MousePlanet walker, please visit our MousePad discussion board for more information (link).
…The Disneyland Resort Web site has been updated with a section devoted to the HalloweenTime season, September 26 to November 2 (link). In addition to details about the HalloweenTime promotion and the Mickey’s Halloween Treat promotion, the site offers printable pumpkin carving patterns, coloring pages, and games, though you must register with the Web site to download this content.
…INDIE FEST USA International Film Festival is currently hosting a multi-day festival at the AMC Theater in Downtown Disney. A schedule of film screenings is available at the event Web site (link).
…The Patina Restaurant Group is offering “Peach & Plum Festival” menus at its three Downtown Disney restaurant locations. Samples from the Naples menu include honey-roasted peaches; diver scallops with spicy peach glaze; marinated skirt steak sautéed with peaches; and a pecan-crusted peach dessert. Naples is now seating in the upstairs dining room every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and is offering an updated dinner menu from the second-story kitchen.
Giant rats bounce from the Ratatouillefloat. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…We reported earlier this year when Disney pulled certain acrobatic elements from the Pixar Play Parade shortly after the parade debuted, but we’ve been remiss in reporting that most of those elements have been restored to the show. The bouncing rats from the Ratatouille float have returned, though the chefs that precede that unit have not returned to their high stilts. The swinging bugs from the a bug’s life unit have also been restored.
Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Disneyland
- “it’s a small world” – closed for a nine-month refurbishment, and is currently scheduled to reopen on Saturday November 29, 2008. The nearby Toy Shop is also closed during the renovation.
- New Century Timepieces – closed through the first week of October for conversion into the Fortuosity Shoppe.
- Mark Twain Riverboat – closed August 25 to 27
- French Market – closed September 2 to 14 for refurbishment.
- Conostoga Wagon – closed September 2 to 27 for conversion from a McDonald’s french fry outlet into an unspecified food service location.
- Harbor Galley – closed September 2 to 27 for conversion from a McDonald’s French fry outlet into an unspecified food service location.
- Fantasmic! – closed September 2 to November 7.
- Sailing Ship Columbia – close September 2 to October 25 for refurbishment.
- Haunted Mansion – closed September 8 to 25 to install the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay.
- New Orleans Square Railroad Station – closed September 2 to October 16 for refurbishment of the station and repaving of the surrounding area.
- Jungle Cruise – closed October 20-22 for refurbishment.
- Big Thunder Ranch – closed November 3-20 install the Holiday Ranch overlay.
Construction continues on the DVC Grand Californian Villas project. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disney’s California Adventure
- Flik’s Flyers – closed September 2-12 for refurbishment.
- Hyperion Theater – closes September 2 for refurbishment.
- Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular – closed September 2 to mid-December.
- Sun Wheel – closes September 11 for refurbishment and to install the new Mickey face.
- Burger Invasion – closed September 2-26 for conversion into a non-McDonald’s restaurant.
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.
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Events
If you know of any events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, let us know.
August 2008
- Registration opens for the Fall 2008 MouseAdventure – Friday, August 15. The event is Sunday. November 16 at the Disneyland Resort (link)
- The Disney Magic cruise ship returns to Port Canaveral, Florida – Sunday, August 17.
- Robert Olszewski Product Release & Signing – Saturday, August 23 (link).
- Thomas Kinkade “Snow White Discovers the Cottage” Product Release – Monday, August 25 (link).
- Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas 15th Anniversary DVD Release & Signing – Tuesday, August 26 (link).
- Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31 (link).
- 2008 Disneyland Half Marathon – Sunday, August 31 (link).
September 2008
- Marie Osmond Sleeping Beauty Winter Wonder Doll release – Saturday, September 20 (link).
- Disney’s HalloweenTime – Friday, September 26 through Sunday, November 2, 2008 (link).
October 2008
- Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party – October 3, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, and 31. A separate ticket costume party at Disney’s California Adventure. Annual Passholder discounts are available for October 3, 16, 22, 23, 28, and 29. Standard price is $29 per ticket; Annual Passholder price is $25. Tickets purchased the day of event are $37 and all tickets for the October 31 event are at that price regardless of advance purchase. (link)
- MousePlanet night at Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party – Friday, October 3. Come meet some of the MousePlanet staff and your fellow readers at the first Trick or Treat party of 2008. Purchase discount tickets in advance through the Disneyland Web site.
- 11th annual Gays Days at the Disneyland Resort (unofficial event) – Friday, Oct 3 – Sunday, October 5. Event attendance will be higher at Disneyland on Saturday, DCA on Sunday (link).
- Walt Disney Classics Collection “All Hail the Pumpkin King!” Sculpture Release & Signing – Saturday, October 4 (link).
- 2008 UEA convention – October 16 & 17 (in Utah). Many Utah public schools close so teachers can attend the Utah Education Association convention, which creates a four-day weekend for the students. Expect the resort to be busy that weekend—some claim ‘UEA’ stands for ‘Utah Escapes to Anaheim.’
- CHOC/Disneyland Resort Walk in the Park – Sunday, October 19 (link) If you’re interested in walking or raising money with Team MousePlanet please visit our team Web page (link). If you would like to donate or sponsor a Team MousePlanet walker, please click here for more information.
November 2008
- Nevada Day (observed) – Friday, October 31 (in Nevada). This state holiday creates a three-day weekend, and many families head to the Disneyland Resort.
- Bats Day in the Fun Park (unofficial event) – November 8 & 9. Join 5,000 goths for the annual celebration. (Link)
- MouseAdventure – Sunday, November 16 at the Disneyland Resort. Registration opens Friday, August 15. (Link)
2009
- 4th Annual Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – September 4-6, 2009. Additional details will be posted as they are released.
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.
This information is pulled from many sources but much thanks go to 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).
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One Day, One Park Regularly $69/$59 One Day Park Hopper Regularly $93/$84 |
Southern California 1-Day Park Hopper – Disney is not currently offering a discounted 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, e-mail us to let us know.) |
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Two Day Park Hopper Regularly $143/$123 |
AOCVCB 2-Day Park Hopper Ticket ($130/$110) – The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $2 off the box-office price for both adults and children. You can now print these tickets at home, though a $1 per-ticket convenience fee applies. If the $1 per ticket net savings isn’t enough of an incentive to pre-purchase your tickets, think of all the time you’ll save by not having to stand in line at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths (link). | |
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Three Day Park Hopper Regularly $199/$169 |
Summer Fun Pass ($99) – The Disneyland Resort’s latest discount is the “Summer Fun Pass,” a 3-day park hopper available to Southern California residents for $99 per person ages 3 and older. This represents a savings of up to $70 per ticket over the advance-purchase price of a 3-day Park Hopper. The ticket is valid 45 days after the first use, and first use must take place between June 16 – August 30, 2008. The ticket is not valid on July 4, 2008. The ticket is available for purchase at some authorized offsite Disneyland Resort ticket outlets, including Vons, Ralphs, Albertsons, Stater Bros., and Gelson’s, Disney Stores and military base MWR offices.The ticket is not available at the Disneyland Resort, so be sure to purchase your tickets before you arrive. Advance Purchase 3-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($169/$139) – 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 supermarkets (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) Advance Purchase 3-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($169/$139) available through the Disneyland Web site (link). You can print these tickets at home, though the tickets from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Web site (see below) are slightly less expensive. 2008 Southern California CityPass ($247/$199) – This pass includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort park ticket (including one early-entry day), and single-day admission to either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Wild Animal Park, as well as SeaWorld San Diego and Universal Studios Hollywood. 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). You can also purchase the Southern California City Pass online from Costco at a cost of $217/$174 (link), 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 that you must trade for ticket books prior to leaving Costco! AOCVCB 3-Day Bonus Ticket ($164/$134) – The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $5 off the advance purchase price for both adults and children. You can now print these tickets at home, though a $1 per-ticket convenience fee applies. If the $4 per ticket net savings isn’t enough of an incentive to pre-purchase your tickets, think of all the time you’ll save by not having to stand in line at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Tickets include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). |
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Four Day Park Hopper Regularly $224/$194 |
Advance Purchase 4-Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($184/$154) – 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 supermarkets (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). Advance Purchase 4-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($184/$154) available through the Disneyland Web site (link). You can print these tickets at home, though the tickets from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Web site (see below) are slightly less expensive. AOCVCB 4-Day Bonus Ticket ($179/$149) – The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $5 off the advance purchase price for both adults and children. You can now print these tickets at home, though a $1 per-ticket convenience fee applies. If the $4 per ticket net savings isn’t enough of an incentive to pre-purchase your tickets, think of all the time you’ll save by not having to stand in line at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Tickets include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). |
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Five Day Park Hopper Regularly $244/$214 |
Advance Purchase 5-Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($194/$164) – 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 supermarkets (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). Advance Purchase 5-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($194/$164) available through the Disneyland Web site (link). You can print these tickets at home, though the tickets from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Web site (see below) are slightly less expensive. AOCVCB 5-Day Bonus Ticket ($189/$159) – The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $5 off the advance purchase price for both adults and children. You can now print these tickets at home, though a $1 per-ticket convenience fee applies. If the $4 per ticket net savings isn’t enough of an incentive to pre-purchase your tickets, think of all the time you’ll save by not having to stand in line at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Tickets include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). |
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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.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.
Disney’s Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – Package includes accomodations one of the three resort hotels or at one of 40 Good Neighbor hotels; Souvenir Park Hopper ticket with voucher for admission to Mickey’s Toontown Morning Madness, plus one Magic Morning (early entry) for three-day or longer Park Hoppers; preferred seating at four DCA attractions (Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, Muppet*Vision 3D, It’s Tough to be a Bug!, Golden Dreams); Preferred Showing of Turtle Talk with Crush (Priority Viewing at the first Turtle Talk with Crush show of the day, on any one day – one voucher per Guest); Disney Dream coin keepsake (one per package), luggage tag and lanyard with pin; a Downtown Disney Fun Card; and a “Character Call” from Mickey, Minnie, Goofy or Crush. Contact Disney Travel or your favorite travel agent.
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. This offer is valid only at the Main Gate rental locations at each park.
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, which can make a huge difference on busy days. 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 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)
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.
Downtown Disney Patina Restuarant Discounts – Three Downtown Disney restaurants operated by the Patina Group are currently offering lunch and/or dinner specials. Check at the restaurant for menu and price details.
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
Disneyland Special Events:
- MM – Magic Morning
- TT – Toontown Morning Madness
- Grad Nite
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| 8/17 | 8/18 | 8/19 | 8/20 | 8/21 | 8/22 | 8/23 |
| DL: 8a-12a
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| 8/24 | 8/25 | 8/26 | 8/27 | 8/28 | 8/29 | 8/30 |
| DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL MM |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-7p
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DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 8/31 | 9/1 | 9/2 | 9/3 | 9/4 | 9/5 | 9/6 |
| DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC/DX MM |
DL: 9a-11p
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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.
