Update for July 5 – July 10, 2011
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News and Views
Paradise Pier refurbishment (nearly) complete | Preparing for Carmageddon | Updated ride closure schedule for fall | Enter The MouseAdventure Zone… | This and That… | Crowd Forecast
Paradise Pier refurbishment (nearly) complete
Construction projects have been so much a part of life at Disney California Adventure park for so long that it's almost impossible to imagine Paradise Pier without work walls, but that's exactly what you would find if you ventured into the back half of DCA this week. The massive renovation project that has seen rides, stores and restaurants rethemed, rebuilt or replaced is finally over—for now.
Goofy's Sky School officially opened to the public last Friday, following a week of “soft open” previews, with an early morning dedication ceremony with Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy.
Take a ride on Goofy's Sky School. MousePlanet video.
The new Bayside Brews beer stand and two new restaurants—Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta and Paradise Garden Grill—and started serving last Friday, sharing the new 800-seat “Paradise Garden” dining patio. You can see the menus for each restaurant today on MousePlanet, and check back tomorrow for Britt Winslow's review of DCA's new eateries.
Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta is now open at Disney California Adventure. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Bayside Brews is now open at Disney California Adventure. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Paradise Garden also houses a new bandstand, with live music scheduled throughout the day. The opening acts included what park managers described as a Mediterranean-themed group and an Irish ensemble, but will change weekly based on guest feedback.
Paradise Garden has seating for 800 diners, and a bandstand for live musicians. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Paradise Garden offers a mix of seating options around a new bandstand. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The walls may be down, but the work is not over. Wedged in between the Games of the Boardwalk (rethemed last year to better match the Midway Mania building) and the new Paradise Garden area is the last untouched piece of the boardwalk.Man Hat 'n' Beach, Point Magu Tatto, and Sideshow Shirts retain their kitschy names and signage, and have yet to be renovated to match the new look of Paradise Pier.
Right next door is the foundation of the removed MaliBOOMer ride, an area that was converted to a smoking area earlier this year. While rumors swirl about a possible new ride for this space, Disney has yet to make any announcement.
Musicians perform at the Paradise Garden bandstand. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The next phase of the DCA renovation project calls for the first of the two large stores at the front of the park to close August 1, with the other store to follow in September. We reported in June that merchandise managers are already planning to deploy a fleet of as many as 24 temporary merchandise carts throughout DCA to make of for the lost retai space after those two stores close, so it's highly unlikely that park managers would do anything to the three Paradise Pier stores before the main entrance shops reopen.
Preparing for Carmageddon
“Carmageddon” isn't the working title of another Cars sequel, but the name given by local media to the traffic gridlock expected to occur due to a 53-hour closure of a 10-mile stretch of a major Los Angeles freeway starting at midnight on July 15. The closure falls on the weekend of Disneyland's anniversary and the annual Disneyana fan club convention, and will make travel to the resort much more difficult if you are driving from north of the closure.
Interstate 405 (referred to locally as the 405 freeway) will be shut down in both directions from Getty Center Drive to U.S. Route 101 (the 101 freeway) due to the scheduled demolition of half of the Mulholland Bridge. The construction is part of the ongoing widening project of the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass, which serves as the main artery between the San Fernando Valley communities and the Los Angeles basin. This will put extra pressure on the surrounding freeways and surface streets, with hours-long delays feared on some routes.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has gone to unprecedented lengths to alert drivers of the closure, and the LAPD has even turned to celebrities like Lady Gaga and Ashton Kucher, asking them to help spread the word to their millions of Twitter followers. Caltrans has posted warnings of the closure on freeways throughout the Los Angeles area, and as far away as the San Francisco Bay Area. Los Angeles World Airports has also issued a warning of significant traffic congestion and delays around LAX, and has posted a travel advisory for passengers flying in or out of LAX that weekend.
All of the warnings carry the same message: “Plan ahead, avoid the area, or stay home July 16-17.”
Options for Disneyland-bound travelers include arriving a day early if driving or flying, spending a night or two in Anaheim instead of driving back through the closure area, or flying into Orange County airport instead of LAX.
And it's never too early to prepare for Carmageddon 2.0. This whole exercise will be repeated in about 11 months, when the other half of the Mulholland Bridge is demolished.
Updated ride closure schedule for fall
Once the D23 Expo is over and the last runners have crossed the finish line of the Disneyland Half Marathon, the Resort will head into the fall refurbishment season. The majority of closures begin on September 6, with the biggest project—a nine-week refurbishment of Pirates of the Caribbean—lasting until just before Thanksgiving.
Disneyland
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed July 11 to September 1 for refurbishment.
- Haunted Mansion – closed August 29 to September 15 for installation of the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay.
- Indiana Jones Adventure – closed September 6 & 7 for refurbishment.
- Pirates of the Caribbean – closed September 7 to November 23 for refurbishment.
- Blue Bayou – closed September 7 to November 23 for refurbishment.
- Space Mountain – closed September 9–15 for installation of the Ghost Galaxy overlay.
- Mark Twain – closed September 26–28 for deck oiling.
Disney California Adventure
- California Screamin' – closed September 6 to October for refurbishment.
The period from September 6–15 will be especially impacted by closures, with the Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones Adventure, Pirates of the Caribbean, Blue Bayou, Space Mountain and California Screamin' all closed for some or all of that period.
Enter The MouseAdventure Zone…
Our Fall 2011 Disneyland Resort MouseAdventure event will be held in the twilight of summer, September 24 and 25. Advanced teams will really need to be in the zone as they compete on Saturday afternoon/evening and all day Sunday, while Basic teams will experience a bit less terror with just one full day on Sunday. The towering nature of DCA construction means that unfortunately we will not be able to offer a Day at the Park or 101 division for this event.
We are pleased to introduce two new elements to MouseAdventure for this event:
- Teams in the Basic division will have the option to play competitively or non-competitively. Teams which elect to play non-competively will have extra time to complete their quests before turning in their answer sheets; scores will be published the following week on MousePlanet.com.
- Teams in the Advanced division will be required to bring a smartphone with data and text-message capabilities (iPhone, Android, or webOS device).
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Registration fees are for teams of two to four players and include all event materials, but do not include park admission or Resort parking. Fees are:
- Advanced division: $155 per team – teams in the Advanced division will need park-hopper admission to both Disneyland and DCA.
- Basic division $105 per team – teams in this category will need park admission to Disneyland
A Family category will be recognized and awarded if at least 10 teams in the Basic division include children under 13.
All individual players who participate in a Disneyland MouseAdventure event in 2011 (either the Spring or Fall events) and the upcoming Fall 2011 Walt Disney World MouseAdventure event will be recognized with a special button.
Get your team together and prepare to enter The MouseAdventure Zone…
This and That…
…The Disneyana Fan Club is holding its annual convention next week at the Crowne Plaza Resort Anaheim-Garden Grove. The event starts Tuesday night (July 12) with an “it's a small world” Welcome Party featuring Alice Davis and Maggie Richardson. The event continues with special events and seminars all week, concluding with Disneyland's 56th Anniversary celebration on Sunday. A full schedule of events is available online (link). You can purchase tickets to individual events or to the entire convention—visit the club's website for additional information (link).
Due to Disneyland's anniversary on Sunday, the club has moved its popular Show and Sale event to Saturday. The show and sale features thousands of Disney-licensed products from dozens of sellers. The Show and Sale opens at 9am for convention attendees, 10 a.m. for Disneyana Fan Club members and 11 a.m. to the general public. The show and sale ends at 5 p.m.
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…Starting July 10, Space Mountain opens late on Mondays and Wednesdays, and close early on Sundays and Tuesdays due to scheduled maintenance:
Late openings (10 a.m.): July 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Early closing (10 p.m.): July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
…YouTube user Asianjma123 posted this video of the patriotic pre-show from this weekend's performances of World of Color.
World of Color 4th of July Fireworks Special Show. YouTube video by Asianjma123.
…Tickets are now on sale for Mickey's Halloween Party. The after-hours parties are scheduled for September 30; October 3, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, and 31. Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders via the AP section of Disneyland.com or by calling 714-781-4000; all others can purchase tickets via Disneyland.com.
…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 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
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed July 11 to September 1 for refurbishment.
- Haunted Mansion – closed August 29 to September 15 for installation of the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay.
- Indiana Jones Adventure – closed September 6 & 7 for refurbishment.
- Pirates of the Caribbean – closed September 7 to November 23 for refurbishment.
- Blue Bayou – closed September 7 to November 23 for refurbishment.
- Space Mountain – closed September 9–15 for installation of the Ghost Galaxy overlay.
- Mark Twain – closed September 26-28 for deck oiling.
Disney California Adventure
Seasonal refurbishments:
- California Screamin' – closed September 6 to October for refurbishment.
Construction-related closures:
- Engine-Ears Toys – closed August 1, 2011 to May 30, 2012 for renovation.
Downtown Disney & Disneyland Resort Hotels
- Disneyland Hotel Neverland Pool – closed due to construction. The hotel's new pool area and new Monorail water slide are now open for hotel guests.
- 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.
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).
2011
Summer
- Mickey's Soundsational Summer – now through September 5, 2011.
- ElecTRONica – Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights now through Spring 2012.
- NFFC–Disneyana Fan Club 2011 Disneyana Convention – July 12–16 (link).
- NFFC–Disneyana Fan Club All Disneyana Show and Sale – Saturday, July 16 (link). [Note, this event is taking place on a Saturday this year, instead of the traditional Sunday, due to Disneyland's anniversary.]
- Disneyland 56th Anniversary –July 17. The only in-park event so far announced is a Robert Olszewski merchandise release on Sunday, July 17 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Disney Gallery on Main Street. See the Art of Disney Parks website for details.
- Sizzling Summer Sale at the World of Disney Store – July 23, 2011, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A special shopping opportunity for Disneyland Resort annual passholders. No additional details are available,
- D23 Expo – August 19-21, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Tickets for the D23 Expo 2011 are now on sale 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
- HalloweenTime at the Disneyland Resort – September 16 to October 31
- ElecTRONica – Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights now through Spring 2012.
- 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.
- 13th annual Gays Days at the Disneyland Resort (unofficial event) – September 30 – October 2. Event attendance will be higher at Disneyland on Saturday, DCA on Sunday (link).
- Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland – September 30; October 3, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 and 31. Advance-purchase tickets are on sale now for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders via the AP section of Disneyland.com or by calling 714-781-4000. Tickets are to the general public starting July 1 via Disneyland.com.
- CHOC Walk in the Park – Sunday October 16, 2011. Registration is now open via the event website.
- Utah Education Association convention (UEA, a.k.a. “Utah Escapes to Anaheim”) – October 20–21. (Link). Expect unusually large attendance levels October 20-23 as Utah students and families take advantage of a 4-day weekend created by their school's participation in a state education convention. Not all Utah schools or teachers close for or attend UEA, but the impact on the Resort is usually noticeable enough to mention.
- Fall 2011 MouseAdventure at Walt Disney World – Saturday, November 12, 2011. Registration is now open, visit MouseAdventure.com for more information and to sign up for our newsletter.
Winter
- Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort – November 14, 2010 to January 8, 2011.
- ElecTRONica – Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights now through Spring 2012.
2012
- ElecTRONica – Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights now through Spring 2012.
- Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – January 27-29. Registration for the half marathon and family races is now open at the Run Disney website.
- Grad Nite events – this party for high school seniors graduating in 2012 will be held May 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and June 1, 7, 8, 14. The 2012 event includes admisison to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure during regular operating hours, and a private party in Disneyland after the park closes to the public for the night.
We also recommend checking the convention calendar at the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau website (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.
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One Day, One Park Ticket – Regularly $80/$74 One Day Park Hopper – Regularly $105/$99 |
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 $158/$146 Two Day Park Hopper – Regularly $173/$161 |
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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Three Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $209/$193 Three Day Park Hopper – Regularly $224/$208 |
3-Day So Cal Resident Ticket ($139) and 3-Day So Cal Resident Park Hopper ($154) – The 2011 3-Day So Cal resident discount ticket is $139, $31 more expensive than the 2010 version, and offers Southern California residents three one-day admissions to either Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure. 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 $15 per person, you can upgrade to a 3-day Park Hopper ticket that allows admission to both parks each day. The ticket is valid June 3 through September 5, 2011, but is blocked out July 2-4 and August 21-22. The ticket has a 45-day “fuse,” which means you must use all three admissions within 45 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($199/$183) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). Ticket must be purchased between June 12 and October 1, 2011, and is not available for purchase at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Ticket is valid beginning June 19, and first use must be on or before October 1, 2011. The ticket has a 13-day “fuse,” which means you must use all three admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). This ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5-$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Advance Purchase 3-day, One Park Per Day Bonus Ticket ($199/$183) or 3-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($214/$198) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. First use must be on or before December 31, 2012. These tickets have a 13-day “fuse,” which means you must use all three admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from the Disneyland Web site (link), this ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5-$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Ticket may also be 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 participating travel agents. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15/day value). 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 US military, including active members of the National Guard or Reservists and active or retired members of the US 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. |
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Four Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $234/$216 Four Day Park Hopper – Regularly $249/$231 |
Costco 4-Day Park Hopper Ticket plus $50 Disney gift card ($199) – A special offer for Costco members who are also residents of Southern California, this ticket is available online and in select Costco stores. Unlike most other park hopper tickets, this ticket has no “fuse” – you can use the first admission today, and have until August 31, 2011 to use the remaining admission days before the ticket expires. The ticket is blocked out July 1-4, 2011 and August 21-22, 2011. This ticket comes with a $50 Disney gift card, and has an “upgrade value” of $151 if you want to update the 4-day ticket to a higher value ticket or annual pass. 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 ($219/$201) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). Ticket must be purchased between June 12 and October 1, 2011, and is not available for purchase at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Ticket is valid beginning June 19, and first use must be on or before October 1, 2011. The ticket has a 13-day “fuse,” which means you must use all four admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). This ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5-$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Advance Purchase 4-day, One Park Per Day Bonus Ticket ($219/$201) or 4-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($234/$216) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. First use must be on or before December 31, 2012. These tickets have a 13-day “fuse,” which means you must use all four admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from the Disneyland Web site (link), this ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5-$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Ticket may also be 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 participating travel agents. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15/day value). |
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Five Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $251/$231 Five Day Park Hopper – Regularly $266/$246 |
Promotional 5-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($231/$211) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). Ticket must be purchased between June 12 and October 1, 2011, and is not available for purchase at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Ticket is valid beginning June 19, and first use must be on or before October 1, 2011. The ticket has a 13-day “fuse,” which means you must use all five admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). This ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5-$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Advance Purchase 5-day, One Park Per Day Bonus Ticket ($231/$211) or 5-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($246/$226) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. First use must be on or before December 31, 2012. These tickets have a 13-day “fuse,” which means you must use all five admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from the Disneyland Web site (link), this ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5-$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Ticket may also be 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 participating travel agents. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15/day value). |
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Six Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $256/$239 Six Day Park Hopper – Regularly $271/$251 |
Promotional 6-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($236/$216) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). Ticket must be purchased between June 12 and October 1, 2011, and is not available for purchase at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Ticket is valid beginning June 19, and first use must be on or before October 1, 2011. The ticket has a 13-day “fuse,” which means you must use all three admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). This ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5-$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Advance Purchase 6-day, One Park Per Day Bonus Ticket ($236/$216) or 6-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($251/$231) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. First use must be on or before December 31, 2012. These tickets have a 13-day “fuse,” which means you must use all six admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from the Disneyland Web site (link), this ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5-$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Ticket may also be 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 participating travel agents. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15/day value). |
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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: $749 [Valid at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort; includes parking] |
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2011 Southern California CityPass $276/$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 is valid through December 31, 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. |
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Hotel/Travel Packages
Summer discount offers – The Disneyland Resort released a new hotel discount for Summer 2011.
Room-only hotel discounts
The Resort is offering discounts of up to 25 percent on select Disneyland Resort Hotel stays for arrivals through August 13, 2011. Travel must be booked by July 23, 2011, and a two-night minimum stay is required. 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. Travel must be completed by August 14, 2011.
The offer also includes 2 Fastpass tickets per person, per stay, and the fine-print reveals that Disney will be operating a “specially created, limited time Disney's Fastpass return line for The Little Mermaid–Ariel's Undersea Adventure attraction” that will be available June 3 to September 11, 2011.
Book online at the Disneyland.com website (link), call Walt Disney Travel Company at (714) 520-6425, or contact your favorite travel agent.
Costco Travel Packages – Many different travel packages including visits to Disneyland and Disneyland hotels are available through Costco.com (link). 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 (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)
| 7/5 | 7/6 |
7/7 |
7/8 | 7/9 | ||
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DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC TT
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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/DX MM / TT |
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| 7/10 | 7/11 | 7/12 | 7/13 |
7/14 |
7/15 | 7/16 |
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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
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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/DX MM / TT |
| 7/17 | 7/18 | 7/19 | 7/20 |
7/21 |
7/22 | 7/23 |
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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
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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/DX MM / TT |
| 7/24 | 7/25 | 7/26 | 7/27 |
7/28 |
7/29 | 7/30 |
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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
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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/DX MM / TT |
| 7/31 | 8/1 | 8/2 | 8/3 |
8/4 |
8/5 | 8/6 |
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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
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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/DX MM / TT |
| 8/7 | 8/8 | 8/9 | 8/10 |
8/11 |
8/12 | 8/13 |
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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
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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/DX MM / TT |
| 8/14 | 8/15 | 8/16 | 8/17 |
8/18 |
8/19 | 8/20 |
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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
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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/DX MM / TT |
| 8/21 | 8/22 | 8/23 | 8/24 |
8/25 |
8/26 | 8/27 |
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DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p MM |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL TT |
DL: 8a-12a
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.
