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News and Views

You’re right, it’s crowded

A few MousePlanet readers have noted that Disneyland seems busier than
usual even for this time of year. While Disney does not release attendance
figures, Disneyland extended its operating hours three days last week.
The park has made additional adjustments for this coming week; a sure
sign that they are experiencing larger-than-normal spring break crowds.

To handle the crowds, the Monorail returns to one-way service. Photo by
Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Tomorrowland remains a maze of construction walls, as the repaving project
continues. The Monorail fleet—often consisting only of Monorail Blue—has
gone to one-way-only service to help accommodate the crowds.

Dumbo is grounded until April 1. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Disneyland can feel even busier because of the number of rides closed
for rehab. Fewer attractions mean there are fewer lines available to soak
up the crowds.

Meanwhile, construction continues

As Disneyland marches towards its 50th birthday, the maze of construction
walls and scaffolds is moving slowly towards Sleeping Beauty Castle. Work
continues on the interior of City Hall, and has begun on the exterior
of the Disneyana/Market House complex. Down the street, visitors can catch
a glimpse over the wooden walls of the newly olive tree-free Central Plaza.

Most of the scaffolds have come down from around the City Hall complex.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

City Hall looks brand new after refurbishment. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

The Disneyland Fire Department sports a fresh coat of paint. Photo by
Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Scaffolds spring up around the Disneyana/Market House complex. Photo by
Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

The south side of Flower Street gets a facelift. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

The Walt and Mickey “Partners” statue stands amid the Central
Plza construction. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Construction walls circle the Central Plaza, from where 125-year old olive
trees were removed last week.

The Ladybugs are back

The Lady Bugs are back, but they aren’t dancing yet. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

The ride vehicles have been replaced at Francis’ Lady Bug Boogie, although
the attraction reopening date is still listed as “to be determined”
in the cast member reference guide.

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Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures

Disneyland

• Dumbo closed through April 1.


• Indiana Jones Adventure closed through April 2.


• Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-through closed indefinitely.


• Space Mountain closed through 2005.

Disney’s California Adventure

• Superstar Limo closed indefinitely (rumored to reopen May 19).


• Francis’ Lady Bug Boogie closed indefinitely.

Future Closures

• Muppet Vision 3D closed March 22 – 25.


• Adventureland restrooms closed April 19 – May 1.


• Peter Pan’s Flight closed April 19 to May 28.


• Pirates of the Caribbean closed May 3 – 7.


• Alice in Wonderland closed June 1 – July 3.


• Sleeping Beauty Castle closed June 21 – October 2.


• Snow White’s Scary Adventures closed August 23 – September
  11.


• Enchanted Tiki Room closes September 8 – October 30.


• Haunted Mansion closed September 13 – October 1 for installation
  of Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay.


• Matterhorn Bobsleds closed September 13 – November 5.

Disneyland Resort Hotels

• Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Pool closed May 3 – 8.


• Disneyland Hotel Grand Ballroom closed July 2 – 16.


• Disneyland Hotel Convention Center lobby, upper level &
  lower level closed July 16 – September 1.

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

Ongoing

• Frights, Camera, Action exhibit about the Haunted Mansion attraction
  and movie at the Disney Gallery, extended through April 18.

March

• MousePlanet’s MouseAdventure puzzle-and-scavenger-hunt event.
  March 28.


• Spring Premiere Sculpture Event debuts “I’m not Bad, I’m
  Just Drawn That Way,” a 5,000-unit limited edition porcelain sculpture
  of Jessica Rabbit. Walt Disney Classics Collection event will be held
  both at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. March 26 – 28.

April

• Tower of Terror event, details available at the Disney Gallery
  Web site (link).
  April 22 & 23.

May

• Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Opening at DCA. May 5.


• A Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics – “A Disney
  Blast to the Past” May 14 – 16.

October

• CHOC Walk – this fun-walk through Disneyland park is a fundraiser
  for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (link).
  October 3.

Current Discounts & Promotions

Car rental discounts

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders save up to 20 percent car rentals
from Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental. Restrictions apply—get
full details and the necessary discount codes on the Annual Passholder
Web site (link).

Mighty Ducks tickets

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders save up to 50 percent on Mighty
Ducks tickets. Offer applies to selected dates only, through April 4.
There are three seating areas to choose from, at varying prices and discount
levels. Visit the Annual Passholder Web site for more details (link).

Anaheim Angels tickets

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders save on Anaheim Angels tickets.
Offer applies to selected dates only. There are three seating areas to
choose from. Visit the Annual Passholder Web site for more details (link).

Disney’s Passport Plus Package for 2004 includes:

• Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket


• $10 ESPN Zone Arena Game Card


• Preferred Seating at select shows in Disney’s California Adventure
  Park


• California Diamond Fun Book (one per package)


• Free parking at Disneyland Resort Theme Parks

Prices are as follows:

• 5-day: $129 (children: $99)


• 6-day: $159 (children: $129)


• 7-day: $184 (children: $149)

An additional handling fee of $10 will be charged per mailing address.

New SoCal Salute announced; two parks, two days at one-day price

The Disneyland Resort is offering a new version of the Southern Californian
resident salute through Friday, April 30. Residents may spend a day at
Disneyland and a day at Disney’s California Adventure for the price of
a one-day ticket.

Eligible residents can purchase up to five “2fer” tickets per
day with proof of Southern California residency (zip codes 90000 through
93599, or Northern Baja California residents within zip codes 21000 through
22999; valid ID required). “2fer” tickets are priced at the
regular one-day ticket prices for the Disneyland Resort theme parks—$47
for ages 10 and up, $37 for ages 3 through 9—and are available at
Resort ticket booths as well as at the Disneyland Web site (link).

The first day of use must occur on the date of purchase; the second day
of use must occur within 30 days of purchase or before April 30, whichever
occurs first.

New AAA tickets

AAA announced new ticket plans for the Disneyland Resort:

• 2-day adult Flex Passport $98 (children: $78)


• 5-day adult Flex Passport $129 (children: $99)

The new prices took effect December 24, 2003, and all tickets include
free parking.

Disney’s Wildfire Heroes Salute

“Disney’s Wildfire Heroes Salute” entitles active California
firefighters, law enforcement and rescue personnel, with proper organization
and photo ID, to one free three-day park hopper ticket. They can also
make a one-time purchase of up to five three-day park hopper companion
tickets for $39 each. Discounted hotel rates are also available at the
three Disneyland Resort hotels.

The promotion is valid through March 31, except for blackout dates of
February 14 to 16. For more details, visit Disneyland’s Disney’s Wildfire
Heroes Salute Web page (link)
or call (714) 520-5069.

Annual Passholders nights at the Disneyland Resort hotels

Annual passholders can book a room at the Paradise Pier hotel for $59.
This offer is valid only on Sunday nights, through March.

Annual Passholders can also book rooms at the Paradise Pier Hotel for
$79 a night, Sunday through Thursday.

Weekend rates and discounts for the Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Grand
Californian are higher. Make reservations at 714-956-MICKEY, and ask for
rate plan APN. Note: these offers run concurrently. If your trip
includes a Sunday night stay, be sure to ask for the lower rate for that
night.

City Pass available with AAA packages

You can purchase the Southern California City Pass with Walt Disney Travel
Company packages.

A Southern California City Pass booklet includes admission to five separate
entertainment options:

• 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 children 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.

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

Visit our Annual
Passholders Blockout Dates 2003-2004 page to see more dates.

Entertainment Schedule