Update for September 26 – October 2, 2011
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News and Views
Aloha, Aulani | Blue Sky Cellar reopens with Buena Vista Street exhibit | Disney Cruise Line adds second Hawaiian cruise for 2012 | No injuries in Aladdin carpet malfunction | Another fantastic MouseAdventure | This and That… | Crowd Forecast
Aloha, Aulani
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa at Ko Olina on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, is now open to the public. I spent last week touring the new resort and attending the opening ceremonies, hence the very short Disneyland Update for this week.Check back for additional coverage of Aulani in the coming weeks.
Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa at Ko Olina on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, is now open to the public. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
A rainbow appears just before the grand opening ceremony, considered by local residents as a good omen for Aulani, Disney's new resort in Hawaii. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disney hosts a celebration for the opening of Aulani, a new resort in Hawaii. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The sun sets over the Ko Olina bay, which Aulani shares with other resorts. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
As Mark Goldhaber reported in the Walt Disney World Update, Aulani is also celebrating the restart of sales of interests in Aulani's Disney Vacation Club lodgings. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Disney has received approval from Hawaiian state regulators to resume sales following a 33 percent increase in annual dues. Sales resume in other states once they individually approve the new consumer disclosure forms.
The starting annual dues are now $5.73 per point, instead of the $4.31 per point originally charged. The accounting and procedural errors that caused the issuance of the original dues rate eventually led to the firing of three Disney executives, including former Disney Vacation Club President Jim Lewis. DVC members who purchased their interests at the lower dues rate will receive a dues subsidy to maintain their original dues rate relative to the official dues rate, similar to that granted to early purchasers of Disney's Vero Beach Resort.
Blue Sky Cellar reopens with Buena Vista Street exhibit
The Blue Sky Cellar in Disney California Adventure park closed last week for a brief reset, reopening Friday with a new exhibit focusing on the Buena Vista Street section of the park. Several displays from the D23 Expo were relocated to the Blue Sky Cellar, including the model of Buena Vista Street and a miniature of the Walt and Mickey statue that will be installed in DCA.
Artwork lining the walls shows new attraction posters for DCA, street views of the new buildings, and diagrams and blueprints of the new layout. Displays show details of the new cast member costumes, decor samples of the new stores, and stories behind some of the businesses being created for DCA. A new video describes the theme and design inspiration for Buena Vista Street (though one viewer found the film to be “emotionally heavy-handed”) and shows time-lapse footage of the current remodeling project.
These new attraction posters are on display in the Blue Sky Cellar. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Street level elevations show the new facades and color scheme for the Buena Vista Street buildings. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Concept and reference art for the Carthay Circle Theater is on display in the Blue Sky Cellar. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Buena Vista Street model previously on display at the D23 Expo is now at the Blue Sky Cellar. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Blue Sky Cellar displays fabric, paint, and tile samples for the new Buena Vista Street buildings. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Renderings of proposed new cast member costumes are on display, with reference notes about the inspirations for each. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The display includes a maquette of the Walt and Mickey statue that will eventually be installed on Buena Vista Street. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The statue is designed to portray a young Walt Disney, just arriving in Hollywood in 1923. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disney Cruise Line adds second Hawaiian cruise for 2012
If you cannot sail on the 15-night cruise to Hawaii on the Disney Wonder in April 2012, you now have a second chance to cruise to Hawaii with Disney. Following the grand opening ceremony for Disney's new Aulani resort in Hawaii, the Disney Cruise Line announced a second Hawaii cruise for 2012, this one a 14-night sailing departing October 14, 2012. The cruise includes 8 sea days, and stops in Kahului (on Maui), Nawiliwili Harbor (on Kauai), Honolulu, and Hilo, on the Big Island.
“We listen to our guests, and shortly after we announced our first Hawaiian voyage it was clear our guests wanted more options to visit Hawaii,” said Disney Cruise Line president Karl Holz. Most of the cabins for the April 2012 sailing sold out in days, with only category 4 and higher staterooms still available. Prices for the October sailing start at $1800 per person, double occupancy, for a standard inside stateroom. Visit the Disney Cruise Line website or contact your travel agent for more information about this cruise.
No injuries in Aladdin carpet malfunction
KTLA reports that the flying carpet apparatus used in Disney's Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular flipped upside down during a performance Sunday afternoon. The two performers who were on the carpet during the incident were unharmed. The report quotes Disneyland Resort spokeswoman Suzi Brown, who said, “During today's 4:50 p.m. performance of Aladdin at Disney California Adventure, there was a malfunction on the flying carpet, on which two performers were riding. As is our safety practice, both performers were harnessed and they were uninjured.”
Video of the incident posted to YouTube shows the carpet swaying back and forth (it is unclear from the video if the carpet as over the stage or over the audience when it stopped), and two announcements asking guests to please leave the auditorium. You can also hear the frightened response of the actress on the carpet, and some audience members calling, “Hold on, Jasmine.”
Another fantastic MouseAdventure
This weekend, over 200 teams participated in a most unusual Disneyland scavenger hunt: The MouseAdventure Zone. A full event recap will be posted in a few days, but we want to take the opportunity to congratulate the winners, and thank every one of the over 30 volunteers who helped write, test, produce and host the event.
Advanced Division
- First Place – Echo Lake Renters Association (Team #5)
- Second Place – Future Elevator Hunters (Team #6)
- Third Place – Yen Sid's Apprentices (Team #4)
Basic Division – Returning Teams
- First Place – Upside Down Cakes (Team #23)
- Second Place – Club 34 (Team #53)
- Third Place – The no name gang (Team #125)
Basic Division – New Teams
- First Place – Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins (Team #52)
- Second Place – The Sleepy Beauties and Their Beasts (Team #35)
Basic Division – Family Teams
- First Place – Skoll Family (Team #157)
Our next MouseAdventure event is November 12 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Visit MouseAdventure.com for details. Our next Disneyland event will be held sometime in spring, 2012. Be sure to sign up for our MouseAdventure Newsletter for news and announcements about upcoming events.
This and That…
…Last year, a group of MousePlanet staff members came across a test by Walt Disney Imagineering of a new interactive character called Destini. The two-day test took place in Disneyland's Innoventions building, but the character was never introduced as a permanent attraction. At the D23 Expo last month, Imagineering showcased a new and improved Destini. MousePlanet's Steven Ng had the opportunity to interview one of the Imagineers about the character, and shares his video below.
…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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Community Events
Come CHOC Walk with Team MousePlanet
Team MousePlanet is back for our fourth year at the CHOC Walk in the Park, benefiting Children's Hospital Orange County. In 2010, 74 members of Team MousePlanet jointly raised $11,626.40—we'd love to beat that record for 2011. The 2011 race is Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the Disneyland Resort. There is no fee to sign up; you just need to raise $50 by the event day. Here's how you can participate:
- Walk with Team MousePlanet – register to walk with us at the October 16 event, and earn prizes as you meet your fundraising goals. Team MousePlanet Walkers who raise at least $50 (the minimum entry fee for the walk) by October 12 receive a very special Team MousePlanet ear hat as a thank-you gift for participating, and are eligible for additional prizes from Walk sponsors.
- Raise money with Team MousePlanet – register as a “Sleeping Bear,” (someone who is raising money, but cannot attend the Walk in person), and earn prizes as you meet your fundraising goals.
- Sponsor a specific Team MousePlanet walker – sponsor a Team MousePlanet walker, and help them earn prizes.
For more information, to register or to donate, visit our CHOC Walk website. To talk with other Team MousePlanet walkers, visit our MousePad discussion forum.
Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Disneyland
- Disneyland Monorail – opening at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday until further notice. This shortened schedule is due to the Buena Vista Street construction in DCA. The monorail operates on a normal schedule on weekends.
- Pirates of the Caribbean – closed September 7 to November 23 for refurbishment.
- Blue Bayou – closed September 7 to November 23 for refurbishment.
- Mark Twain – closed September 26–28 for deck oiling.
- “it's a small world” – closed October 24 to November 10 for installation of the holiday overlay.
- Plaza Pavilion – closed through January 2012 for conversion to Jolly Holiday Bakery Café.
- Blue Ribbon Bakery – closes January 2012. The space to be converted back to an indoor seating area for the Carnation Cafe.
- Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor – closes January 2012 for renovation. Expected to reopen in Spring 2012.
- Candy Palace – closes January 2012 for renovation. Expected to reopen in Spring 2012.
Disney California Adventure
A mesh covering is being installed over the back of the Cadillac Range surrounding Cars Land. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Seasonal refurbishments:
- California Screamin' – closed September 6 to October 14 for refurbishment.
- Redwood Challenge Creek Trail – closed October 3–28 for refurbishment.
- It's Tough to be a Bug! – closed October 24 to November 11 for refurbishment.
During the California Screamin' refurbishment, workers are painting the track blue. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Construction-related closures:
- Engine-Ears Toys – closed until summer 2012 for renovation.
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Baker's Field Bakery – closed until summer 2012 for conversion to Clarabelle's Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
Bur-r-r Bank Ice Cream – closed until summer 2012 for conversion to Fiddler, Fifer, and Practical Cafe. - Greetings from California – closed until summer 2012 for renovation.
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).
Fall
- HalloweenTime at the Disneyland Resort – September 16 to October 31
- ElecTRONica – The show will be dark most of this month, returning on Friday, September 30. The normal schedule is Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through Spring 2012, though ElecTRONica may be offered nightly the week of Thanksgiving, and the period between Christmas and New Year.
- 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.
- MousePlanet Night at Mickey's Halloween Party (unofficial event) – Friday, October 14. Come meet your fellow MousePlanet readers and start your trick-or-treating off right with some MousePlanet goodies. Be sure to stop by our MousePad discussion board for specific time and location, and to add yourself to the roll call list.
- 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 parade taping at Disneyland – December 4–6 (unconfirmed). Disney never officially confirms the dates that the West Coast segments of the annual holiday parade will be filmed at Disneyland, but DanceTheMagic.com, a Web site that offers travel packages to dance groups hoping to participate in the filming, lists the dates as November 4–6 (link). Keep in mind that the filming is subject to change with no notice, and we don't encourage readers to make a special trip just to see the filming.
- Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort – November 14, 2011 to January 8, 2012.
- Candlelight Processional – December 3 & 4. Performances times, narrator and availability (if any) of dining packages have not yet been announced.
- ElecTRONica – Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights now through Spring 2012; the event may be offered nightly during the Thanksgiving week, and the period between Christmas and New Years.
2012
- ElecTRONica – Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights now through Spring 2012.
- Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – January 27–29. Registration for the half marathon is now sold out; registration for the family races is still 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 |
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 ($95) – 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 Sept 30, 2012. The ticket has the following blockout dates: December 24, 2011 to January 2, 2012; February 17 to 19, 2012; April 2 to 14, 2012; July 4, 2012. 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. Note: this ticket is no longer listed on the Costco website, but you may find it at Southern California 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. 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
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)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 8a-7p DCA: 10a-10p TT MHP |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 10/2 | 10/3 | 10/4 | 10/5 | 10/6 | 10/7 | 10/8 |
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 10a-8p TT MHP |
DL: 8a-6p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 8a-7p DCA: 10a-11p TT MHP |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 10/9 | 10/10 | 10/11 | 10/12 | 10/13 | 10/14 | 10/15 |
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p TT |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 10a-8p MM MHP |
DL: 8a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 8a-11a
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 8a-7p DCA: 10a-11p TT MHP |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 10/16 | 10/17 | 10/18 | 10/19 | 10/20 | 10/21 | 10/22 |
|
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL MM |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 10a-8p MM MHP |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-7p MM |
DL: 8a-7p DCA: 10a-11p TT MHP |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 10/23 | 10/24 | 10/25 | 10/26 | 10/27 | 10/28 | 10/29 |
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL MM |
DL: 8a-6p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 10a-8p MM MHP |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-11p MM |
DL: 8a-7p DCA: 10a-11p TT MHP |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC MM / TT |
| 10/30 | 10/31 | 11/1 | 11/2 | 11/3 | 11/4 | 11/5 |
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL MM |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 10a-8p TT MHP |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p MM
|
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-11p DCA: 10a-9p TT
|
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-9p 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.
