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News and Views
Shag’s new print is sure to be popular with Tiki collectors. Photo courtesy of Disney.
“Shag” at Disneyland – Shag, the artist otherwise
known as Josh Agle, has created a limited-edition print for a (belated)
celebration of Disneyland’s Enchanted Tiki Room’s 40th Anniversary. This
print will be available at Disneyland starting on Tuesday, September 20.
The print is an edition of 300, and retails for $350. Shag has also created
a collection of core merchandise for this exhibit, including a handbag
and tiki mugs. You can read more about the artist at his official Web
site (link).
Marie Osmond’s next Disneyland Adora Belle celebrates the Enchanted Tiki Room. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Tiki trend continues through December, when Marie Osmond releases the next doll in her Disneyland Adora Belle series, the Enchanted Tiki Room Hostess.
Artist David Pacheco and Imagineer Alice Davis will sign these new sculptures at Disneyland on August 9. Photo courtesy of Disney.
It’s a slightly larger world, now – The Walt Disney Classics
Collection will release the next three sculptures in the “it’s a
small world after all” collection at an event on Saturday, August
9 at Disneyland. Artist David Pacheco and Imagineer Alice Davis will be
on hand from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to meet collectors and sign sculptures
in the collection.
Honorable Brother and Honorable Sister debut at Disneyland on August 9. Photo courtesy of Disney.
The three new sculptures are “Egypt: Queen of the Nile,” “Africa:
Rhythm of Africa,” and “Japan: Honorable Brother, Honorable
Sister.” These pieces join “Joie de Vivre,” “Serenata,”
and “Maeva,” which were introduced during the Celebration of
Walt Disney Art Classics cruise in May.
The next three sculptures in the series will also be unveiled at the
signing event. More information about this collection, and the complete
press release for this event, are on our MousePad message boards
(link).
The “stars” are coming out – Disney has released
an updated list of the celebrities scheduled to appear at the second annual
“ABC Primetime Preview Weekend” September 6 and 7. The headliners
include John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Dennis Franz, Bonnie Hunt, George Lopez,
Sara Rue, Faith Ford, and Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter, along with Jim
Belushi’s band.
Additional details about the event are available on our MousePad message
boards (link).
Who needs a princess? This little girl stopped on her way to meet Minnie to get an autograph from one of the tattooed and pierced bikers performing in the Sun Plaza. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Smells Like X Spirit – Visitors who park in the Disneyland
parking structure may get an extra little gift along with their parking
receipt: an X-shaped air freshener promoting the upcoming X Games in Los
Angeles. We’re really, really afraid to ask what it smells like.
Work resumes on the Emporium after a three-month hiatus. Photo by Adrienne
Vincent-Phoenix.
May we direct your attention (back) to Main Street? After being
called away to quickly spruce up the west side of the park in preparation
for the big Pirates of the Caribbean movie premiere last month,
Disneyland’s maintenence crews have finally returned to Main Street. The
first goal seems to be completing work on the Emporium. The building’s
facelift was abandoned right in the middle of the project, leaving bare,
sanded wood exposed to the weather—and park visitors—for months.
The Tour Guide Gardens restrooms may be closed for good. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The restrooms in the Tour Guide Gardens have been closed, with the signs removed and the doors padlocked shut. Cast members are not sure if they will reopen, or if they will suffer the same fate as the never-to-be-seen-again Plaza Pavillion potties.
Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
More of the scaffolding has been removed around the Tower of Terror in Disney’s California Adventure. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disneyland
- Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-through – indefinite. (The Disneyland.com Web site shows this reopening on September 27)
- Space Mountain – through 2005
Disney’s California Adventure
- Superstar Limo – indefinite
Future Attraction Closures
- Mark Twain Riverboat – September 2 – October 3 (May be postponed)
- Splash Mountain – September 2 – October 3
- Haunted Mansion – September 8 – October 3 (for the installation of the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay)
- “it’s a small world” – October 6 – November 7 (for the installation of the “it’s a small world” Holiday overlay)
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
July
- X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure
[July 1 – August 10] - “Grilling Under the Stars” culinary event
[Thursday, July 31] – at the PCH Grill, featuring Chef Jason Martin
(Hook’s Pointe), with Niebaum-Coppola Winery.
September
- ABC Preview Weekend at DCA [Sept 6 – 7]
- Shag “One Enchanted Evening” merchandise
release at Disneyland [September 20]
October
- Haunted Mansion Holiday Exclusive Dinner [Wed,
October 1]
- Haunted Mansion Holiday Event [Thur, October
2]
Current Discounts & Promotions
Special Lion King offer for Disneyland Annual Passholders
Pre-order The Lion King Platinum Edition DVD or VHS at the Disneyland
Resort between August 3 and September 20, and receive free shipping and
two free gifts: a limited edition plush Simba, and a limited edition pin.
The Lion King Platinum Edition DVD will include new scenes and
a new song by Elton John.
Half-Price Angels tickets for Disneyland Annual Passholders
Disneyland APs can purchase tickets to select games at a 50 percent discount.
Specific dates and prices can be found at the Annual Passholder Web site
(link).
Get $150 in Disney Dollars
Book a Walt Disney Travel Company Vacation package that includes a stay of 4 nights or longer at one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels, and receive 150 Disney Dollars! Get more details from Disney Travel, or on the Disneyland Web site. (Thanks to MousePlanet reader Hastin for the information.)
Get 5 days and 4 nights for the price of 3
Book a package at the Disneyland Resort for a minimum four-nights through the Walt Disney Travel Company, and your package price will include one night’s free accommodations at participating hotels. Your package will also include a five-day Disneyland Resort park hopper ticket for the price of a three-day Disneyland Resort park hopper ticket. Click here for a list of participating hotels and dates.
Play 4 Days pass
Southern California residents, (zip codes 90000-93599), can purchase a new four-day ticket for just $79. The ticket is valid for four admissions to either Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure park, between June 1 and September 30, 2003. Residents can purchase just one ticket per person, per day, so your out-of-town relatives will need to buy their own, regular-priced admission.
The tickets can only be used at one park each day—no park hopping.
We understand that you can use two admissions—one to each park —
on the same day, effectively making this a $79 two-day park-hopper ticket,
a $20 discount from the regular adult price.
The tickets can not be used at Disneyland on June 28, and July 4, 5, 26, and August 2, 9, 16, 23, 29, 30, and 31. There are no block-out days for DCA. Tickets are nontransferable, and you must show a valid ID each time. These tickets can be applied towards the cost of a Deluxe or Premium Annual Passport (but not a Southern California Annual Passport), so long as you upgrade when or before you use the fourth admission.
Disney’s Armed Forces Salute
Through Friday, December 19, all active members of the United States military (including Coast Guard and activated National Guard and Reservists) qualify for Disney’s Armed Forces Salute and can claim one free 3-day park-hopper tickets. Since the tickets expire on December 19, you must claim them by December 17 to use all three day’s worth. The passes can only be claimed at a park gate ticket booth. To claim the passes, valid military ID must be shown; activated National Guard and Reservists must also show their active duty orders.
In addition to the one free pass, each qualifying person can also purchase up to five 3-day companion passes for $39 each. If the qualifying person cannot visit a park to purchase these companion tickets, a spouse may do so instead.
Summer Annual Passholder special
The first ticket promotion this summer is an Annual Passholder special. From May 21 to September 3, APs can purchase a 2-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper for $69 (10+) and $49 (3-9). Just present your AP at any ticket booth. Limit five tickets per Passholder, per day. Tickets are valid for 14 days from date of first usage. First usage must be on date of purchase. Last usage must be on or before Tuesday, September 16, 2003.
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 City Pass with Walt Disney Travel Company packages.
With a Southern California City Pass 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 city’s for an additional charge of $47 per pass ($32 per pass for guests ages 3 through 9).
Note: The Southern California City’s 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.
5-Day Park Hopper promotion extended
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/Blockout Dates
DL: Disneyland
DCA: Disney’s California Adventure
Annual Pass blockout dates: SoCal – Southern California Annual Pass. DX
– Deluxe Annual Pass
Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat |
7/28 | 7/29 | 7/30 | 7/31 | 8/1 | 8/2 | |
| DL 8a–11p | DL 8a–11p | DL 8a–11p | DL 8a–11p | DL 8a–midnite | DL 8a–midnite |
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Visit our Annual
Passholders Blockout Dates 2003-2004 page to see more dates.
Entertainment Schedule
Disneyland Park | Disney’s California Adventure | Downtown Disney |
| Monday 7/28 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – 4:45p “Believe…There’s Magic in the Stars” Billy Hill & the Hillbillies – 11:45a Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Lightyear Club Buzz Stage Presents After Party – Fantasmic – 9p 10:30p Mickey’s Detective School – 1p 2:15p 3:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony – 10:45a 11:45a | Disney’s Electrical Parade Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Caravana – Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! – 10:30a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure: | Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen – Jazz Pianist: |
| Tuesday 7/29 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – 4:45p “Believe…There’s Magic in the Stars” Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Lightyear Club Buzz Stage Presents After Party – Fantasmic – 9p 10:30p Mickey’s Detective School – 1p 2:15p 3:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony – 10:45a 11:45a The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show – 11:45a | Disney’s Electrical Parade – 8:45p Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Caravana – Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! – 10:30a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure: | Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen – Jazz Pianist: House of Blues – Moenia ($22.50-$25) 7p |
| Wednesday 7/30 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars– 4:45p 8p “Believe…There’s Magic in the Stars” Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Lightyear Club Buzz Stage Presents The Basix – 7p Fantasmic – 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony – 10:45a 11:45a The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show – 11:45a | Disney’s Electrical Parade – 8:45p Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Pacific Wharf Stage Presents The Lost Boys Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! – 10:30a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure: | Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen – Jazz Pianist: House of Blues– Glenn Tilbrook, Jill Sobule |
| Thursday 7/31 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – 4:45p “Believe…There’s Magic in the Stars” Billy Hill & the Hillbillies – 11:45a Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Lightyear Club Buzz Stage Presents The Basix – 7p Fantasmic – 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony – 10:45a 11:45a | Disney’s Electrical Parade – 8:45p Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Pacific Wharf Stage Presents The Lost Boys Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! – 10a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure: | Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen – Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p House of Blues – Rev. Horton Heat w/ Southern Culture on the Skids and Throw Rag ($20) 7p |
| Friday 8/1 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – 4:45p 8p “Believe…There’s Magic in the Stars” Billy Hill & the Hillbillies – 11:45a Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Lightyear Club Buzz Stage Presents Instant Replay: A Fantasmic – 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony – 10:45a 11:45a | Disney’s Electrical Parade – 8:45p Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Pacific Wharf Stage Presents El Soul – Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! – 10:30a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure: | Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen– Kenny Sara and the Sounds of New Orleans 6:45p House of Blues– Rev Horton Heat w/ Southern Culture on the Skids and Throw Rag ($20) 7p |
| Saturday 8/2 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – 4:45p 8p “Believe…There’s Magic in the Stars” Billy Hill & the Hillbillies – 11:45a Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Lightyear Club Buzz Stage Presents Instant Replay: A Fantasmic – 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony – 10:45a 11:45a | Disney’s Electrical Parade – 8:45p Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Pacific Wharf Stage Presents El Soul – Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! – 10:30a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure: | Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen– Kenny Sara and the Sounds of New Orleans 6:45p House of Blues– Anthrax w/ Lamb of God and E-Town Concrete ($20-$22) 7p |
| Sunday 8/3 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – 4:45p “Believe…There’s Magic in the Stars” Billy Hill & the Hillbillies – 11:45a Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Lightyear Club Buzz Stage Presents The 80’z All Stars Fantasmic – 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony – 10:45a 11:45a | Disney’s Electrical Parade – 8:45p Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Pacific Wharf Stage Presents El Soul – Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! – 10:30a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure: | Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen – Lisa Haley and the Zydecats – 11a; Kenny Sara and the Sounds of New Orleans 6:45p House of Blues – Gospel Brunch 10a, 1p ($16.50-$33) House of Blues 89.9 KCRW Presents Suzanne Vega w/ Bob Hillman ($18-$20) 7p |
| Monday 8/4 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – 4:45p “Believe…There’s Magic in the Stars” Billy Hill & the Hillbillies – 11:45a Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Lightyear Club Buzz Stage Presents The 80’z All Stars Fantasmic – 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony – 10:45a 11:45a | Disney’s Electrical Parade – 8:45p Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Pacific Wharf Stage Presents The Lost Boys Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! – 10:30a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure: | Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen – Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p |
| Tuesday 8/5 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars – 4:45p “Believe…There’s Magic in the Stars” Calling All Space Scouts…A Buzz Lightyear Club Buzz Stage Presents The 80’z All Stars Fantasmic – 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony – 10:45a 11:45a The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show – 11:45a | Disney’s Electrical Parade – 8:45p Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular Pacific Wharf Stage Presents The Lost Boys Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! – 10:30a Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! X Games Xperience at Disney’s California Adventure: | Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen – Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p House of Blues Lil’ Kim ($40-$45) 7p |
