Update for December 13 – 19, 2010
Go directly to: News & Views | Join our Networks | Current Refurbishment/Attraction Closures | Community Events | Resort Events | Discounts and Promotions | Park Schedule/Blockout Dates
News and Views
Goodbye C-A-L-I-F-O-R-N-I-A | Dine early, dine late, save 30% | The Snowmen are here | Cast party time at Disneyland | Yellow Cab wins Disney exclusive | This and That…
Goodbye C-A-L-I-F-O-R-N-I-A
After so many rumors about when Disney California Adventure park would begin removing the CALIFORNIA letters from its entrance, we can finally circle an official start date on a calendar. Last week, the Disney Parks Blog confirmed that the demolition project begins Tuesday, January 4 2011 (link), immediately after the official end of the holiday season. This gives the Resort’s decorators just a day to remove the candy-cane stripes and oversized Disney characters that decorate the letters for the holiday season. In the blog post, Disney said it plans to save the letters for possible future use.
The original DCA entrance was designed to look like a souvenir photo postcard. Photo (c) Disney.
The CALFORNIA letters, towering palm trees, giant metal sun, colorful mosaic tile murals, and Golden Gate Bridge were all designed to make the park’s entrance look like a souvenir postcard from California. The tile murals have been almost completely demolished now, the palm trees relocated, the sun dismantled and the Monorail bridge will soon be rethemed to something more consistent with the 1920s and ’30s theme Imagineers have planned for the park’s new main entrance. Once the California letters are removed, constructiong can begin on the new entrance gates, depicted in the following official artist rendering. Disney has not provided details of how the main entrance makeover will work, but it’s almost certain that a temporary park entrance will have to be used during some phases of construction.
The new DCA entrance looks like the gates to Disney’s Hollywood Studios park in Orlando. Photo (c) Disney.
The new entry plaza will resemble Los Angeles of the 1920s and ’30s. Photo (c) Disney.
Dine early, dine late, save 30%
The Disney Parks Blog announced a 30-percent dining discount offer valid at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World for those who are willing to dine during the off-peak hours of before noon, or 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. The 30% discount is valid from December 19, 2010 through January 3, 2011, and applies to your entire bill (alcohol excluded) with the purchase of an entree. You must use a voucher to take advantage of this promotion. You can either download these in advance from the Disney Web site (download voucher), or use the ones in the Holiday Entertainment Guide available at the theme parks, or printed at the bottom of a food or merchandise receipt. Participating Disneyland Resort eateries are:
Disneyland
- French Market
- Hungry Bear
- Rancho del Zocalo
- Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port
- Tomorrowland Terrace
Disney California Adventure Park
- Cocina Cucamonga
- Lucky Fortune Cookery
- Pacific Wharf Cafe
- Taste Pilot’s Grill
- Award Wieners
The Snowmen are here
If you don’t already know about The Snowmen, you could be excused for thinking that they were some sort of pop group or dance crew based on the reaction from Disney fans hoping to get a glimpse of them at Disneyland this week. For the uninitiated, The Snowmen are the second in a new series of holiday themed souvenir popcorn buckets released at the Disney theme parks this year, and collectors have been eagerly awaiting word that they were available for sale at Disneyland. When word got out that the buckets were spotted in Disneyland on Wednesday, fans rushed from all over Southern California to grab one (or two—and reportedly as many as 24) for themselves, or for friends and family.
The new snowman Mickey popcorn bucket has arrived at Disneyland, and can be purchased at popcorns carts and at the Emporium. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disney has learned from the unexpected popularity of the Ghost Mickey buckets that were briefly available during HalloweenTime this year, and have made the buckets available at the Emporium on Main Street. The buckets are sold at the same $11 price as at the popcorn carts (no discounts apply), and come with a voucher for a free box of popcorn at a participating vending cart. The voucher is valid through January 3, 2011, making this a smart option for people purchasing the bucket for someone else, or who want a “clean” bucket without popcorn bits.
Cast party time at Disneyland
Disneyland closes at 6:00 p.m. both Monday and Tuesday this week for its annual cast member parties. Due to the early closure, Fantasmic will not be presented either night, and the holiday fireworks are moved up to 6:00. There is just one performance of A Christmas Fantasy Parade each day at 4:00. Disneyland’s park hours and entertainment schedule return to normal on Wednesday.
Disney California Adventure remaisn open both nights until 9:00 p.m., with two performances of World of Color scheduled each night, 8:00 and 9:15 p.m. The Pixar Play Parade is scheduled for 5:15pm, with a 6:20 performance of Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular. The ElecTRONica dance party is presented both nights starting at 6:00 p.m.
Yellow Cab wins Disney exclusive
The Orange County Register reported last week that an Orange County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of Yellow Cab of Greater Orange County, deciding not to impose an injunction that would delay an agreement between Yellow Cab and Disney to allow only Yellow Cab drivers to pick up clients from taxi stands located on Disney property (link). A similar agreement already in place between Yellow Cab and the Anaheim Hilton and Marriott properties has been the subject of repeated demonstrations by drivers from competing cab companies who claim that the agreements create a monopoly in Anaheim. Drivers from other cab companies can drop customers off on Disney properties, but are not allowed to pick up new passengers.
A Disney spokesman told the Orange County Register that the company does not plan to implement the new plan until after the first of the year, a move that should both reduce any potential taxi shortages during the busy holiday season and reduce the chance that disgruntled taxi drives will launch protests against the Disneyland Resort this month. However, the new policy will go into effect just in time for the National Association of Music Merchants show in January, which is expected to bring an estimated 100,000 vendors, exhibitors and attendees to Anaheim. Those who claim that Yellow Cab won’t be able to meet their service commitment to the three hotels with whom they have signed these exclusive agreements won’t have too long to wait to see if they are right.
This and That…
…You have two chances to purchase fresh candy canes at Disneyland this week. The handmade treats are scheduled to be offered on Monday, December 13 and Friday, December 17. Tickets are distributed at the Main Street Candy Palace at park opening, and sales are limited to two per person. Dates are subject to change without notice.
…Former Disneyland president Jack Lindquist is scheduled to sign copies of In Service to the Mouse, his new book about his time with Disney, on Saturday, December 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnes and Noble store in Santa Ana, just a few miles from Disneyland. The book is also available from the publisher’s Web site (link).
Sleigh photos are offered outside the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…Kaman’s Art Shoppes is offering holiday sleigh photos at a location between the World of Disney and Anne Geddes stores. Photo packages start at $21.99, and individual photos are also available. The photo location will be open through the end of the year.
…The Anne Geddes store in Downtown Disney is scheduled to close after the first of the year, according to employees of the store. A scheduled appearance this past weekend by photographer Anne Geddes, who was to have signed copies of her new photo book “Beginnings,” was also cancelled.
…Visitors planning trips to the Disneyland Resort should make a point to check the Current Refurbishment/Attraction Closures section each week for the most recent updates. The Disneyland Resort Web site currently only publishes refurbishment information about six weeks in advance. Be sure to check the most recent Park Update (link) for the latest changes, as MousePlanet does not edit past Park Updates to reflect changes.
Join our networks |
|||||
|
|
||||
Come out and play with MousePlanet!Would you like to meet your fellow readers and MousePlanet staff? Come join us for one of our community events!Come Sail Away! Join nearly 100 MousePlanet readers, community leaders, and staff members on a two-night West Coast “Cruise to Nowhere” on board the Disney Wonder, January 21-23, 2011. For more information about this cruise, visit our MousePad discussion boards or contact your favorite travel agent. If you’ve already booked, please add your name to the roll call! |
Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Disneyland
- Star Tours – closed for refurbishment and addition of elements for Star Tours 2.0. Currently projected to open May 20, 2011.
- Astro Orbitor – closed for unscheduled refurbishment. Return date unknown.
- Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin – closed through December 16 for refurbishment.
- Village Haus Restaurant – closed through December 22 for refurbishment.
- Main Street Cone Shop – closed through December 14 for refurbishment.
- Haunted Mansion – closed January 3–13, 2011 for removal of the holiday overlay.
- “it’s a small world” – closed January 18–27, 2011 for removal of the holiday overlay.
- Horse Drawn Streetcars – closed January 18 to February 15, 2011 due to Main Street paving project.
- Main Street Vehicles – closed January 18 to March 4, 2011 due to Main Street paving project.
- Splash Mountain – closed January 18 to May 26, 2011 for refurbishment.
- King Arthur Carrousel – closed January 31 to February 2, 2011 for refurbishment.
- 20th Century Music Company – closed January 18 to February 1, 2011 for refurbishment.
- Village Haus Restaurant – closed January 4–11, 2011 for refurbishment.
- Bengal Barbecue – closed January 6–14, 2011 for refurbishment.
- Hungry Bear Restaurant – closed January 18 to March 8, 2011 for refurbishment.
- Mark Twain Riverboat – closed February 3–17, 2011 for refurbishment.
Disney California Adventure
Seasonal refurbishments:
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – closed through December 16 for refurbishment.
- Grizzly River Run – closed January 4–21, 2011
- Animation Building – closed January 18–21, 2011
- Playhouse Disney – closed January 24 to March 24, 2011
- “it’s tough to be a bug” – closed January 28 to March 3, 2011
Construction-related closures:
- Burger Invasion – closed through May 24, 2011 for conversion into Paradise Garden Grill.
- Corn Dog Castle – closed due to construction in the area. An employee publication lists March 30, 2011 as its return date.
- Souvenir 66 – closed due to construction in the area. An employee publication lists March 30, 2011 as its return date, and “Seaside Souvenirs” as the new name of the store.
- Pizza Oom Mow Mow – closed through May 24, 2011 for conversion to Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta.
- Mulholland Madness – closed through April 20, 2011 for conversion to Goofy’s Sky School.
Downtown Disney & Disneyland Resort Hotels
- Disneyland Hotel Guest Laundry – closed due to construction. Hotel guests can use the laundry facility at Disney’s Paradise Pier hotel during the refurbishment.
- Disneyland Hotel Fitness Center – closed due to construction. The fitness center equipment has been relocated to one of the hotel meeting rooms; ask the front desk for the most recent information as you check in.
- Lost Bar, Croc’s Bits ‘n’ Bites, Hook’s Pointe and the Wine Cellar – closed. These four locations will be replaced by a new bar and fast casual restaurant during the ongoing Disneyland Hotel courtyard renovation project. During construction, the only remaining bar at the Disneyland Hotel is the Lounge at Steakhouse 55, which has extended its operating hours, and will be closing at 1:30 a.m. nightly.
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.
Resort Events
Check here to see if a large convention, competition or park event might fall during your next trip to the Disneyland Resort. If you know of any in-park events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail (link).
Winter
- Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort – Through January 2, 2011.
- Fresh candy cane dates at Disneyland – Monday, December 13; Friday, December 17; and Tuesday, December 21. Dates are subject to change without notice.
- Cast member holiday parties – December 13 & 14. Disneyland closes early for the annual cast member parties.
2011
- West Coast 2-night “Cruise to Nowhere” on the Disney Wonder – January 21–23. Over 100 MousePlanet readers and staff members have booked this weekend getaway, the first West Coast Disney Cruise for 2011. For more information about this cruise, visit our MousePad discussion boards or contact your favorite travel agent. If you’ve already booked, please add your name to the roll call!
- Spring 2011 MouseAdventure at the Disneyland Resort – Sunday, April 10, 2011. Visit MouseAdventure.com to sign up for our newsletter.
- D23 Expo – August 19-21, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Tickets for the D23 Expo 2011 are now on sale (link).
- Sixth annual Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – September 2–4. Registration for the 2011 event is scheduled to open Jan. 3, 2011.
- Fall 2011 MouseAdventure at the Disneyland Resort – no details yet. Visit MouseAdventure.com to sign up for our newsletter.
- Fall 2011 MouseAdventure at Walt Disney World – Saturday, November 12, 2011. Visit MouseAdventure.com to sign up for our newsletter.
We also recommend checking the convention calendar at the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau Web site (link). When looking at that site, remember to note both the number of people and the number of rooms resulting from each convention. A gathering of 25,000 people booking few room nights (indicating most will be driving in to the area for their meeting) can impact traffic around the Resort much more than a crowd of 25,000 staying in area hotels. Of course, that second group is going to make finding a hotel room more difficult (and possibly more expensive), so it’s best to book your own room as early as possible if you see that a big convention is in town during your trip.
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.
If you know of any additional discounts, offers, promotions, or contests that should be listed in this section, drop us a line (link). Note, we are no longer listing offers from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, as their convenience fee negates any savings.
|
One Day, One Park Ticket – Regularly $76/$68 One Day Park Hopper – Regularly $101/$91 |
No discounts currently available to the general public. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. |
|
|
Two Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $151/$136 Two Day Park Hopper – Regularly $161/$146 |
No discounts currently available to the general public. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. |
|
|
Three Day Park Hopper – Regularly $206/$185 |
Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket ($99) – A discounted price offered to active or retired U.S. military personnel or their spouses. Based on past offers, Disney defines “Eligible Service Members” as active or retired members of the U.S. military, including active members of the National Guard or Reservists and active or retired members of the U.S. Coast Guard. This discount is available at MWR/ITT offices at your military base, or at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Valid military ID is required. The price is the same for adults and children, and total of six tickets may be purchased per military member, regardless of who purchases the tickets (the member or their spouse). Tickets must be purchased by September 28, 2011 and used by 10/1/2011. The ticket has the following blockout dates: 12/24/10-1/1/11; 2/18/11-2/21/11; 4/17/11-4/23/11; and 7/1/11-7/4/11. As far as we can tell, there is no “fuse” on this ticket, so you may have more than the standard 13 days from first use to use the remaining two admissions, but we highly recommend you contact your base MWR/ITT office for more details before making travel plans. Please note that this ticket is not a “bonus” ticket, and so does not include an early admission day. Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($169/$152) – A discounted price offered with advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, you must purchase online before you arrive. Tickets are valid January 4 – April 14, 2011. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, April 14, 2011. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or April 27, 2011, whichever occurs first. “Promotional Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). Advance Purchase 3-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($186/$165) – 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 (a $15/day value). |
|
|
Four Day Park Hopper – Regularly $231/$199 |
Costco 4-Day Park Hopper Ticket ($199) – A special offer for Costco members who are also residents of Southern California, this ticket is currently not sold online but must be purchased in Costco stores. Unlike most other park hopper tickets, this ticket has no “fuse” – you can use the first admission today, and have until May 31, 2011 to use the remaining admission days before the ticket expires. The ticket is blocked out August 22-23 and the entire period between Dec 15, 2010 – Jan 1, 2011, and has an “upgrade value” of $151. The ticket states that visitors “Must reside within ZIP codes 90000-93599” and that “Proof of residency required upon redemption.” The ticket you purchase at Costco is a valid admission ticket, and you can take it directly to a main entrance gate to use it. We’ve been told that, to prevent the unauthorized “transfer” of tickets between visitors (i.e., you use the first two days of the ticket and give it to a friend to use the second two days), visitors will be required to write their name on the ticket when it is first used for admission, and to show ID with that same name upon subsequent admissions. Obviously minor children will be exempt from the ID requirement, but will also be required to write their name on the ticket when it is first used. Adults should plan to have ID with them to use the ticket. Promotional 4-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($182/$163) – A discounted price offered with advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, you must purchase online before you arrive. Tickets are valid January 4 – April 14, 2011. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, April 14, 2011. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or April 27, 2011, whichever occurs first. “Promotional Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). Advance Purchase 4-Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($201/$178) – 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 (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (an $15/day value). These tickets are now valid through January 3, 2011. |
|
|
Five Day Park Hopper – Regularly $251/$219 |
Promotional 5-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($192/$172) – A discounted price offered with advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, you must purchase online before you arrive. Tickets are valid January 4 – April 14, 2011. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, April 14, 2011. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or April 27, 2011, whichever occurs first. “Promotional Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). Advance Purchase 5-Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($211/$186) – 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 (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15-per-day value). |
|
|
Six Day Park Hopper – Regularly $256/$230 |
Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($196/$176) – A discounted price offered with advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, you must purchase online before you arrive. Tickets are valid January 4 – April 14, 2011. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, April 14, 2011. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or April 27, 2011, whichever occurs first. “Promotional Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). Advance Purchase 6-Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($216/$190) – 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 (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15/day value). |
|
| Disneyland Resort Annual Passports |
No discounts currently available for new purchases. Southern California residents can take advantage of the monthly-payment plan when purchasing any but the Premier Annual Passport. Premier Annual Passport: $700 [Valid at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort] |
|
| 2010 Southern California CityPass $269/$229 |
2010 Southern California CityPass ($269/$229) – This pass includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket (including one early-entry day), a one-day admission to either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Wild Animal Park, as well as one-day admission to Sea World San Diego and Universal Studios Hollywood. The CityPass expires 14 days after first use at any location, and the first use must occur by January 3, 2011. Purchase CityPass through the Disneyland Web site (link) or on-site 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 $239.99/$204.99 (link), which includes free UPS shipping. A 5% surcharge for non-members, and shipping fees to members in Alaska and Hawaii may also apply to your purchase. 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 Costco, you will initially purchase a large plastic container or a cardboard placard that you must trade for ticket books prior to leaving Costco! |
|
Hotel/Travel Packages
Spring discount offers –In addition to the Promotional Park Hopper bonus tickets listed above, the Disneyland Resort released two hotel discounts for Spring 2011. We definitely recommend comparing prices on these offers before you buy, as it may be less-expensive to book the hotel and ticket separately.
Room-only hotel discounts
The Resort is offering discounts of up to 35 percent on select Disneyland Resort Hotel stays for arrivals January 2, 2011 through April 13, 2011. Travel must be booked by February 19, 2011, and a two-night minimum stay is required. Offer is not valid January 14 & 15, or February 18 & 19. Discount applies only to standard and concierge level rooms. There is a limit of two rooms per reservation, and a maximum of five people per room.
4th night free
Book a three-night, four-day package at a Disneyland Resort Hotel and get a fourth night free. Package includes four nights at a Disneyland Resort Hotel and four-day park hopper bonus tickets for a family of four. This offer is valid for arrivals from January 4 through April 11, 2011; travel must be completed by April 15, 2011. This package also includes one collectible pin, lanyard and luggage tag per person; one $20 ESPN Zone game card per package, admission to Mickey’s Toontown Morning Madness, preferred seating at select shows in DCA, and a “character call” from a Disney character.
Book online at the Disneyland.com Web site (link), call Walt Disney Travel Company at (714) 520-6425, or contact your favorite travel agent and ask them to look for the “Spring Package Offer.”
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 collectible pin and lanyard, and a Costco luggage tag per person, plus a $20 Disneyland Resort gift card per package.
Disney’s Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – Package includes accommodations 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.
Contact a MousePlanet sponsor travel agency for assistance in booking your next trip
|
Other Discounts
Character Dining Vouchers – Discounted character dining vouchers are available for purchase online, in advance of your trip, through Get Away Travel (link).
Disney Visa Discounted Stroller Rental – If you have a Disney Visa card you can rent up to two strollers at a discount of 50%. This offer is valid only at the Main Gate rental location between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
Rainforest Cafe Safari Club – Members of the Rainforest Cafe get priority seating when available (which makes a huge difference on busy days), and a 10% discount on entrees for up to four people. 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).
Park Schedule/Blockout Dates
DL: Disneyland
DCA: Disney California Adventure
Annual Pass blockout dates:
- SL – Southern California Select Annual Pass
- SC – Southern California Annual Pass
- DX – Deluxe Annual Pass
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- MM – Magic Morning at Disneyland
- TT – Toontown Morning Madness at Disneyland
- Grad Nite
- MHP – Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland
MousePlanet Special Events:
- MA – MouseAdventure (www.mouseadventure.com)
| 12/12 | 12/13 | 12/14 | 12/15 |
12/16 |
12/17 | 12/18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 8a-6p
DCA: 10a-9p
TT |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 10a-9p MM |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p TT
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p
MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL TT
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 12/19 | 12/20 | 12/21 | 12/22 |
12/23 |
12/24 | 12/25 |
| DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM / TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p TT
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM |
DL: 8a-9p
DCA: 10a-8p SL/SC/DX MM / TT
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 12/26 | 12/27 | 12/28 | 12/29 |
12/30 |
12/31 | 1/1/11 |
| DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p TT
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM |
DL: 8a-2a
DCA: 10a-1a SL/SC/DX MM / TT
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX
|
| 1/2 | 1/3 | 1/4 | 1/5 |
1/6 |
1/7 | 1/8 |
| DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-8p
TT |
DL: 9a-8p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-8p DCA: 10a-8p TT
|
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p
MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p TT
|
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 1/9 | 1/10 | 1/11 | 1/12 |
1/13 |
1/14 | 1/15 |
| DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p
TT |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p TT
|
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p
MM |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p TT
|
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 1/16 | 1/17 | 1/18 | 1/19 |
1/20 |
1/21 | 1/22 |
| DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-9p
TT |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p TT
|
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p
MM |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p TT
|
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 1/23 | 1/24 | 1/25 | 1/26 |
1/27 |
1/28 | 1/29 |
| DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p
TT |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p TT
|
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p
MM |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p TT
|
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 1/30 | 1/31 | 2/1 | 2/2 |
2/3 |
2/4 | 2/5 |
| DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p
TT |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p TT
|
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p
MM |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p TT
|
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM / TT |
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.
