Update for April 18 – April 25, 2011
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News and Views
RunDisney to announce a new Disneyland Resort race Tuesday | Chase ending Disney Rewards for debit card holders; credit card program unchanged | Tokyo Disneyland reopens | Resort construction update | This and That… | Crowd forecast
RunDisney to announce a new Disneyland Resort race Tuesday
For the past several weeks, Disney has been dropping hints about a new race, using the RunDisney Facebook page to post a series of 10 clues. The original post read, “There’s a new runDisney race coming but we can’t tell you the details just yet. We’ll be announcing it soon, but until then we thought it would be fun to give you some clues and see if you can figure it out yourself. Each clue, when deciphered, tells a piece of the story of our new race. The clues aren’t easy, so be sure to invite some friends to help you out.”
While some people think they’ve solved the puzzle and others have just given up in frustration, we can now confirm one thing: the new race will be held at the Disneyland Resort. Disney Sports will provide the rest of the details tomorrow, during a news conference at the ESPN Sports Zone at Downtown Disney District on April 19—hopefully also explaining what all those clues really meant.
Television star Megyn Price (Rules of Engagement), City of Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait, and Disney Vice President Mary Niven are expected to be on hand for the announcement.
The inaugural Disneyland Resort half-marathon was held in 2005, and each year the race sells out earlier than the year before. Walt Disney World currently hosts half-marathon races three times a year, in addition to a full marathon and a new marathon relay race.
Chase ending Disney Rewards for debit card holders; credit card program unchanged
Chase bank has begun notifying customers who hold Disney Rewards debit cards—most typically associated with checking accounts—that they will no longer earn Disney Dream Reward Dollars when they use their Disney Rewards debit cards. Holders of Disney Rewards credit cards are not affected.
According to a notice currently being sent to its customers, Disney Rewards debit card will stop offering rewards on June 12, 2011, and have until October 31, 2011 to transfer their accumulated Disney Dream Reward Dollars to a Disney Rewards Redemption Card.
All theme park benefits—including merchandise discounts, stroller discounts, character meet-and-greet opportunity, guided tour discounts, dining discounts and special cardholder vacation packages—will also end on October 31, 2011 for Disney Rewards debit card holders.
After October 31, 2011, Disney Rewards debit card holders also lose the $50 Disney Cruise Line onboard credit and 10 percent Disney Store discount offered as part of the Disney Rewards Program.
Chase is also ending the annual fee associated with the card, and will issue a pro-rated refund to cardholders.
The letter states that Chase is making this change due to the Durbin Amendment, which places a cap on debit card swipe fees charged by banks. Chase has also recently notified checking account customers that it was officially ending its Chase Ultimate Rewards debit card programs.
[The Durbin Amendment, named after U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), was introduced as a last-minute addition to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The main provision of the amendment as it affects most people is a cap of 7 to 12 cents on most debit card swipe fees, a decline of about 80% from current levels.]
The letters very clearly state that this change only impacts the Disney Rewards debit card, not the Disney Rewards Visa credit card. The Huffington Post received and published a PDF of a sample of the letters being sent to cardholders.
Thanks to MousePlanet reader Steve S. for the tip, and for a MousePlanet Twitter follower for a link to the Huffington Post story on this announcement.
Tokyo Disneyland reopens
Tokyo Disneyland park reopened Friday, April 15, more than a month after a magnitude 9.0 earthquake rocked northeast Japan on March 11. According to an announcement on the Disney Parks Blog, “a portion of every ticket sold through May 14 will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross and the park will operate during daylight hours only in an effort to conserve power.” The Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Ambassador Hotel also reopened Friday, though the Tokyo DisneySea theme park and Hotel MiraCosta remain closed. The Ikspiari shopping center reopened on March 28 with reduced hours.
Resort construction update
The new entrance to Disney California Adventure is taking shape so rapidly some speculate it could be ready by Memorial Day weekend. Inside DCA, the entrance to the Hollywood Pictures Backlot also has a new look now that the arch has been removed. The new entrance actually frames the Tower of Terror nicely.
A new construction crane dominates the entrance to Disney California Adventure. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Work continues on the new main entrance for Disney California Adventure. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Hollywood has a new look after the entrance arch is removed. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
This entrance arch to the Hollywood Pictures Backlot was removed last week. MousePlanet file photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
You can get a sense of the new sight lines that will greet you inside DCA once the construction is complete. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Work continues on the new Carthay Circle Theater building. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Work continues on the new Carthay Circle Theater building. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
With less than six weeks until the official reopening of the new Little Mermaid ride, the rethemed Goofy’s Sky School and the Paradise Pier restaurant complex, workers are pulling out all the stops to complete the projects on time. Park visitors noticed Sky School vehicles being tested on the tracks last week. New decor elements were added to the Little Mermaid building, and it appears that work has finally begun to renovate the nearby Souvenir 66 (to be renamed Seaside Souvenirs) and Corn Dog Castle stands.
They weren’t running when this photo was taken, but park visitors said they saw the cars from Goofy’s Sky School on the track last week. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The tower outside Goofy’s Sky School is nearly complete. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
New decorative accents were added to the Little Mermaid ride building last week. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The scaffolding is down, and it appears the exterior of the Little Mermaid building may be complete. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta is expected to open between May 24 and June 3. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Souvenir 66 stand has been boarded up during construction, and work has begun to repaint it. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
This and That…
…Sacramento ABC affiliate News 10 is hosting an “Aulani, A Disney Hawaii Resort and Spa” sweepstakes on Facebook. The grand prize includes round-trip airfare from Sacramento to Hawaii for up to four people; a four-night stay at Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa; ground transfers in Hawaii and a character breakfast voucher. Travel must be completed between January 1, 2012 and September 15, 2012. To enter, visit the station’s Facebook page, “Like” the page using your Facebook account, and complete the entry form. You must enter by May 6, and winners will be notified on or around May 9. You must have a valid Facebook account and be a resident of California to win; the winner is required to claim the prize in person at the station’s Sacramento office within 5 days of notification.
…Disney announced last week a change to the return policy for Disney owned-and-operated stores at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Effective May 2, 2011, customers now have only 30 days to return or exchange merchandise purchased at one of these stores. This is a change from the 90-day return or exchange policy Disney now offers.
…A few weeks ago, retailer Apricot Lane posted a listing on a recruiting site for a store manager for a new Downtown Disney location. Disney has now confirmed that Apricot Lane will move into Downtown Disney Anaheim in June, 2011. The new store will replace children’s retailer Kitson Kids, which is currently located on the west end of Downtown Disney, outside the AMC Theater. Kitson Kids opened in July 2009. You can read the full press release on our MousePad discussion forum.
Kitson Kids will close in June, to be replaced by fashion retailer Apricot Lane. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…As we reported in March, select Disneyland Resort food locations are once again offering a merchandise discount coupon at the bottom of your food receipt. The 10 percent discount is valid at the Emporium at Disneyland, Greetings from California in DCA, and World of Disney in Downtown Disney Anaheim. The discount is only valid from store opening to 12:30 p.m. to encourage customers to shop earlier in the day. The coupon has several product restrictions, and is not valid with any other discount. According to the Disney Parks blog, this offer is valid through May 2, 2011.
…Disney Legend Jack Lindquist, the first president of Disneyland, will be on hand to sign his memoir, In Service to the Mouse, on Sunday, May 1. He will be appearing for a special book signing at The Disney Gallery, May 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
…A video of a little girl choosing to join the “dark side” during a performance of Disneyland’s Jedi Training Academy earlier this year has been making the rounds this week. The video captures the exchange between Darth Vader and the girl, who, instead of challenging the fallen Jedi to a light saber duel as expected, instead kneels to Vader. The bemused Jedi Master overseeing the training of the young padawans ushers the child offstage, offering directions to the “Sith Academy.” A show tech says this is not the first time it has happened during the show, but that it was the first instance where a girl decided to join the dark side.
…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 website currently only publishes refurbishment information about six weeks in advance. Be sure to check the most recent Disneyland Resort Update for the latest changes, as MousePlanet does not edit past Park Updates to reflect changes.
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Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Disneyland
- Star Tours – closed for refurbishment and addition of elements for Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. The new ride is scheduled to reopen on June 3, but annual passholder previews begin May 23 and soft openings could happen as early as May 20.
- Star Trader – closed for refurbishment. The store has been relocated to the Starcade during construction, and is scheduled to reopen on May 4.
- Splash Mountain – closed through May 26 for refurbishment.
- Jewel of Orleans – closed through May 22 for refurbishment.
- Stage Door Cafe – closed May 2 to 26 for refurbishment.
- Gadget’s Go Coaster – closed May 2 to 12 for refurbishment.
- The Golden Horseshoe – closed May 9 to 26 for refurbishment.
- Indiana Jones Adventure – closed May 17 and 18 for refurbishment.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – closed May 31 to June 9 for refurbishment.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed June 13 to 17 and June 20 to 24 for annual refurbishment.
Disney California Adventure
Seasonal refurbishments:
Construction-related closures:
- Burger Invasion – closed through May 24 for conversion into Paradise Garden Grill.
- Corn Dog Castle – closed due to construction in the area. An employee publication lists May 25 as its return date.
- Souvenir 66 – closed due to construction in the area. An employee publication lists May 25 as its return date, and “Seaside Souvenirs” as the new name of the store.
- Pizza Oom Mow Mow – closed through May 24 for conversion to Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta.
- Mulholland Madness – closed through May 24 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.
2011
- ElecTRONica – Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through Labor Day weekend.
- AIDS Walk Orange County – May 1. Registration information available on the event website.
- Grad Night events – The after-hours parties for graduating high school seniors will be held Thursday, May 12; Thursday, May 19; Thursday, May 26; Thursday, June 2; Wednesday, June 8; Thursday, June 9 and Thursday, June 16. Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure close earlier on these nights to prepare for the after-hours graduation parties.
- D23 Expo – August 19–21 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Tickets for the D23 Expo 2011 are now on sale at the event website.
- Sixth annual Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – September 2–4. Registration for the 2011 event is sold out, but you can join the wait list at the Run Disney website.
- Fall 2011 MouseAdventure at the Disneyland Resort – Saturday, September 24 (Advanced division) and Sunday, September 25 (Advanced, Basic and 101 divisions) at the Disneyland Resort. Visit MouseAdventure.com to sign up for our newsletter.
- Fall 2011 MouseAdventure at Walt Disney World – Saturday, November 12. 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 website. 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. 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. |
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Two Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $151/$136 Two Day Park Hopper – Regularly $161/$146 |
Resident 2-Day 1-Park per Day ticket ($99) – The Resident 2-Day 1-Park per Day ticket offers Southern California residents (ZIP Codes 90000–93599) and Northern Baja California residents (ZIP Codes 21000–22999) two one-day admissions to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure before May 14. The ticket is the same price for adults and children. This base ticket is NOT a park hopper, and allows admission to only one park per day. For an additional $10 per person, you can upgrade the ticket to a Park Hopper ticket that allows admission to both parks each day, a savings of up to $52 compared to the box office price of a two-day park-hopper ticket. There is no “fuse” on this ticket, which means you can use the first admission today and wait until May to use the second admission, but the ticket must be purchased by April 15 and the ticket expires May 14. There are no blockout dates for this ticket. The ticket can be purchased online at Disneyland.com and printed from home for immediate use, and is also available at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. You can also purchase the ticket at participating Disney Stores and authorized third party ticket outlets, including many local grocery stores. Keep in mind that Disney states “proof of residency required for purchase and admission,” but MousePlanet readers who purchased these tickets from off-property retailers last year consistently reported that they were not required to provide proof of residency at the time of purchase. However, be aware that Disneyland Resort Main Gate cast members can—and may—require proof of residency when you first use the tickets. Whether this will happen to you is an oft-debated topic on our MousePad discussion boards, but we feel it would be irresponsible for us to not at least make our readers aware of the “official” policy, regardless of what the park’s actual practice may be. *Now for the fine print: Tickets valid for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000-93599 and Northern Baja California residents within ZIP codes 21000-22999. Proof of residency required for purchase and admission. The Resident 2-Day 1-Park per Day Ticket entitles Guests to admittance to either Disneyland® Park or Disney California Adventure™ Park each day for two days. This ticket is not valid for visits to both theme parks on the same day. The first visit must occur on or before May 14. Tickets may only be purchased between January 2 and April 14. |
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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 and used by October 1. The ticket has the following 2011 blockout dates: February 18–21; April 17–23; and July 1–4. 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 Resort website. This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, you must purchase online before you arrive. Tickets are valid January 4 to April 14. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, April 14. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or April 27, 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 Resort website 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 website, 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). |
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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 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, 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 Resort website. 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. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, April 14. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or April 27, 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 Resort website 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 website, 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. |
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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 Resort website. 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. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, April 14. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or April 27, 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 Resort website 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 website, 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). |
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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 Resort website. 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. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, April 14. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or April 27, 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 Resort website 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 website, 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). |
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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] |
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2011 Southern California CityPass $269/$229 |
2011 Southern California CityPass ($276/$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. Purchase CityPass through the Disneyland Resort website 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 website though this has a minimum $7.50 shipping charge (no shipping charge from the Disney website if purchased more than 10 days in advance). You can also purchase the Southern California City Pass online from Costco.com at a cost of $259.99/$209.99, 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! [Editor’s note: The 2011 Southern California CityPass is not currently available from Costco.com as of March 2011. The link above searches Costco.com for the CityPass. If and when Costco.com begins carrying the CityPass again, the link will show a result for it.] |
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 through April 13. Travel must be booked by February 19, 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; travel must be completed by April 15. 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 Resort website, 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.
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Other Discounts
Character Dining Vouchers – Discounted character dining vouchers are available for purchase online, in advance of your trip, through Get Away Travel.
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 website for details.
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 at ESPNZone.com 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.
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)
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4/22 | 4/23 |
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DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
4/24 | 4/25 | 4/26 | 4/27 |
4/28 |
4/29 | 4/30 |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC TT |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
5/1 | 5/2 | 5/3 | 5/4 |
5/5 |
5/6 | 5/7 |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-9p
TT |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-9p
MM |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-9p TT |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-9p
MM |
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC TT |
DL: 7a-5p
DCA: 10a-11p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
5/8 | 5/9 | 5/10 | 5/11 |
5/12 |
5/13 | 5/14 |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p
TT |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p
MM |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-8:30p Grad Nite MM |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
5/15 | 5/16 | 5/17 | 5/18 |
5/19 |
5/20 | 5/21 |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-9p
TT |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-9p
MM |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-9p TT |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-8:30p Grad Nite MM |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
5/22 | 5/23 | 5/24 | 5/25 |
5/26 |
5/27 | 5/28 |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 9a-9p
DCA: 10a-9p
TT |
DL: 9a-9p
DCA: 10a-9p
MM |
DL: 9a-9p
DCA: 10a-9p TT |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-8:30p Grad Nite MM |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
5/29 | 5/30 | 5/31 | 6/1 |
6/2 |
6/3 | 6/4 |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p
TT |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p
MM |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 8a-9p
DCA: 10a-8:30p Grad Nite MM |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
6/5 | 6/6 | 6/7 | 6/8 |
6/9 |
6/10 | 6/11 |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p
TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p
MM |
DL: 8a-9p
DCA: 10a-8:30p TT, MM |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-8:30p Grad Nite |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL TT |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX 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: This week’s entertainment schedule on the Disneyland Resort website.