Update for July 25 – 31, 2011
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Loose backpack causes roller coaster closure | Updated Costco offer for SoCal residents | Disney consolidates mail order merchandise operations; launches new online cruise line store | Golden, going, gone, and a correction | This and That… | Crowd Forecast
Loose backpack causes roller coaster closure
A backpack falling out of a ride unit and onto the track triggered an automatic stop and closure of the California Screamin' roller coaster at Disney California Adventure Friday night. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Anaheim Fire Department used ladders to evacuate 23 riders from the ride. After the incident, Disneyland Resort spokeswoman Suzi Brown told the Orange County Register, “Our protocol is to do a full inspection before reopening [the ride].”
California Screamin' was closed Friday evening and Saturday after a backpack fell from a coaster car. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
When DCA opened Saturday, California Screamin' was still closed, and workers were seen on the ride track using a winch to raise one of the cars to the top of the next hill. A cast member told MousePlanet that the car had “valleyed out” (stopped in a valley between two hills), and that the ride could not be restarted until that car was moved to the next brake zone. The ride reopened on Sunday.
Workers use a winch to pull a Screamin' car out of a valley between hills. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Workers use a winch to pull a Screamin' car out of a valley between hills. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
As noted on the Disneyland website, California Screamin' cars have a storage pouch for “loose belongings—such as hats, glasses and purses.” The pouch is too small for large purses and backpacks, and riders usually put these items between their feet when boarding. Although some theme parks require riders to leave oversize items in lockers or storage bins before boarding roller coasters, there is no indication if Disney is considering such a policy to prevent a repeat of this incident.
Updated Costco offer for SoCal residents
Following Disneyland's big price hike this summer, Costco has a new 4-day ticket for Southern California residents, and, as always, we caution you to read the fine print before you buy to make sure this ticket is really a deal for your specific situation.
The 4-day park hopper ticket is now $239.99, and is valid through October 19, 2011. There is no “fuse” on this ticket, so you could use the first entry this week, and your remaining dates later. The ticket is blocked out on August 21 and 22 (the Sunday and Monday of the D23 Expo). The ticket does not include Magic Morning entry, but does come with a $50 Disney gift card.
The advance-purchase price of a 4-day Park Hopper is $234 when purchased through the Disneyland website, so if that's the ticket you were already planning to purchase and the blockout dates don't interfere with your travel plans, the $50 gift card is a nice incentive to purchase this ticket. Disneyland is currently offering a Promotional 4-Day Park Hopper Ticket valid through October 1, 2011 for $219, which may be a better option if you won't use the $50 gift card.
If you are thinking of using the Costco ticket to upgrade to a longer-term Park Hopper ticket or to an Annual Passport, think again. While Costco will charge you $234 for the ticket, its “upgrade value” is only $192. If you upgrade to another pass or an AP, you pay the full difference. Suddenly your “free” $50 gift card isn't so free, and you'll only save $3 when you upgrade.
If you plan to use up the ticket before August 14, 2011 and want more than four days at the Resort, consider purchasing the “Promotional 5-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket” for $231, or the “Promotional 6-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket” for $246 from Disneyland.com. You won't receive the $50 gift card, but you'll get an additional one or two days at Disneyland for just a little more money, as well as Magic Morning access.
Disney consolidates mail order merchandise operations; launches new online cruise line store
Last month, operation of the Disneyland Resort's merchandise guest services department (known as DelivEARS) was turned over to Walt Disney World, and almost all of the Disneyland DelivEARS employees were reassigned to other departments in the Disneyland Resort. Customers trying to reach Disneyland's DelivEARS department are now routed to operators in Walt Disney World.
Former DelivEARS cast members said they aren't sure how the Florida resort is processing orders of merchandise from the California resort, but said that there is at least one member of the Disneyland DelivEARS team still tasked to pull park-specific merchandise to fill these requests. Disney began offering a small selection of theme park merchandise via the DisneyStore.com website a few years ago, but the selection strongly favors Walt Disney World logos, and the site does not take special requests.
The change has also reportedly impacted the Disneyland Resort's event services group, which must now coordinate with the Walt Disney World department to order bulk quantities of souvenirs and party favors requested by convention clients or wedding couples.
While Disneyland guests have fewer options for purchasing theme park merchandise, Disney Cruise Line fans can soon purchase DCL merchandise online without booking a cruise. DisneyStore.com is set to launch a test of a new Disney Cruise Line section this week, offering a selection of DCL-logo apparel, accessories and collectibles. The new section is on the site now, but no merchandise was displayed as of Sunday evening.
The new offering will not only meet the demand of DCL passengers, but should also help the cruise line sell overstocked merchandise that might otherwise go to clearance stores at the end of a season. On the first cruise of the inaugural 2011 Alaska season, most of the specially designed merchandise was snapped up within hours of the stores opening. The merchandise was restocked for the second cruise, but that was too late for the passengers who had already disembarked. If that merchandise is made available through this new store, passengers who missed it the first time around may take the opportunity to purchase it now, leaving less for Disney to send to liquidation when the Disney Wonder returns to the Mexican Rivera itineraries later this year.
Golden, going, gone, and a correction
Before the demolition – DCA's Golden Gate Bridge on July 17, 2011. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
What a difference a week makes. Work began last week to remove the Golden Gate Bridge facade that has been an icon of Disney California Adventure since the park opened in 2001, and by Friday the upright sections were completely gone, leaving only the section parallel to the Monorail tracks.
By July 21, the cables were removed. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The bridge will eventually be replaced with a new facade to resemble the “Glendale-Hyperion Bridge” (more speficially, the Hyperion Bridge from the Glendale/Hyperion Viaduct, located in North L.A. and which spans the Los Angeles River).
By July 23, the uprights were also removed. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The DCA entrance, following the removal of the Golden Gate Bridge facade. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The work is part of the larger Buena Vista Street project to rebuild the entrance to DCA. As part of this project, the Engine-Ears Toys store closes next Monday for renovation project scheduled through May 30, 2012.
Engine-Ears Toys closes August 1 for renovation as part of the Buena Vista Street project at DCA. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
New lighting has been installed over a portion of the walkway that will serve as a temporary entrance to DCA after Labor Day. Last week I incorrectly reported that there would be no direct access from the Condor Flats area to the Hollywood Pictures Backlot, and that all Hollywood-bound traffic would be directed through the Golden State and A Bug's Land. A cast member corrected me, and said that there will always be a walkway from Condor Flats to Hollywood, through the exact path will change frequently as the construction site moves.
New lighting is installed above what will be the temporary DCA entrance and exit. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Condor Flats sign gets a facelift at DCA. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
This and That…
…A new Cheryl Fudge Fashion Camp outlet has opened in Downtown Disney, in the kiosk outside Compass Books most recently occupied by a cupcake shop (never fear, the cupcakes are moving to a new cart outside Apricot Lane later this month). The new store lets aspiring designers of all ages create one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories. Customers start with a blank garment or accessory “project” (a variety are available for sale, or you can bring your own), and then decorate it with an assortment of patches, iron-on transfers, ribbons, fabrics, notions, and trims. Employees sew the decorations onto the garment right on site, and present the finished product. Blank projects start at $2 for a hair clip and go up to $32 for a dress; decorations run $3 to $8 per piece.
Cheryl Fudge Fashion Camp is the newest tenant in Downtown Disney. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…Readers have asked about pool service at the Disneyland Hotel now that the new Tangaroa Terrace restaurant and Trader Sam's bar have opened. The hotel does offer bar service to the new pool, with a menu similar to that found at the other Disneyland Resort hotels. Popular entrees and snacks from Tangaroa Terrace are available to order, including the Asian chicken salad, crispy tofu salad, barbecue chicken sandwich, and Hawaiian cheeseburger. Bar service is available from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Of the Trader Sam's drink specials, only the Mosquito Mojito and Ka-Blue-Ie are available poolside.
The exterior renovation of the Fantasy tower is nearly complete. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Work continues on the former Neverland Pool at the Disneyland Hotel. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel now offers nightly dinner specials. The options vary nightly, but may include teriyaki pork “wings,” miso-glazed salmon, chicken katsu curry, or teriyaki-glazed New York strip steak.
Work continues on the former Neverland Pool at the Disneyland Hotel. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Work continues on the former Neverland Pool at the Disneyland Hotel. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…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
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Space Mountain – opens late on Mondays and Wednesdays, and close early on Sundays and Tuesdays through July 26 due to scheduled maintenance:
Late openings (10 a.m.): July 25, 27
Early closing (10 p.m.): July 26 - Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed through 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.
Seasonal refurbishments:
- California Screamin' – closed September 6 to October 14 for refurbishment.
Work continues on the Cadillac Range surrounding Cars Land. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Construction-related closures:
- Engine-Ears Toys – closed August 1, 2011 to May 30, 2012 for renovation.
- Greetings from California – closed August 29, 2011 to May 30, 2012 for renovation.
The new exterior of the Sleeping Beauty pavilion at the Disneyland Hotel is unveiled. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
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.
- ElecTRONica – Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights now through Spring 2012.
- 4th annual Taste of Downtown Disney benefiting CHOC Children's –Thursday, August 11. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit event website.
- D23 Expo – August 19-21 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.
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. The event is now sold out; visit MouseAdventure.com to sign up for our newsletter for information about future events.
- 13th annual Gays Days at the Disneyland Resort (unofficial event) – September 30 to 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. 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. 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, 2011 to January 8, 2012.
- 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 admission 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. 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.
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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 website. 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 website, 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 ($239.99) – 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 October 19, 2011 to use the remaining admission days before the ticket expires. The ticket is blocked out August 21-22, 2011. This ticket comes with a $50 Disney gift card, and has an “upgrade value” of $192 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 website. 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 website, 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 website. 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 to $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 website, 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 to $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 website. 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 website, 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 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. |
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Hotel/Travel Packages
Summer room-only hotel discounts offer – 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.
“specially created, limited time Disney's Fastpass return line for The Little Mermaid – Ariel's Undersea Adventure attraction” that will be available through September 11, 2011.
Book online at the Disneyland website, 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. 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 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)
| 7/24 | 7/25 | 7/26 | 7/27 |
7/28 |
7/29 | 7/30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 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 |
|
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 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 |
|
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 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 |
|
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 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 |
|
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 |
| 8/28 | 8/29 | 8/30 | 8/31 |
9/1 |
9/2 | 9/3 |
|
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-10p MM |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-10p MM |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 9/4 | 9/5 | 9/6 | 9/7 | 9/8 | 9/9 | 9/10 |
|
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-6p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 9/11 | 9/12 | 9/13 | 9/14 | 9/15 | 9/16 | 9/17 |
|
DL: 9a-11p
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-6p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-10p 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.
