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Limited Time Magic, Voices of Liberty: Presidential Celebration | Preview 'OZ The Great and Powerful' at Disney California Adventure | Team in Training registration for the 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon | This and that…
Limited Time Magic, Voices of Liberty: Presidential Celebration
As part of Limited Time Magic, the Voices of Liberty, an eight-part a cappella group, will be paying tribute to our nation's presidents. The Voices of Liberty will honor American presidential history with music and memorable quotes from presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight D Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. On Presidents' Day, Monday, February 18, 2013, Annual Passholders have the exclusive opportunity to view performances, welcomed by the Disneyland Resort's newest president, Michael Colglazier. Performances will be held in the Main Street Opera House at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Guests must check-in by presenting their valid annual passport to the Cast Member in front of the Opera House. Passholders will then receive a wristband granting them access to that evening's performance. Check-ins will begin at 11:30 a.m. on the day of the event.
The Voices of Liberty will pay tribute to American presidential history with patriotic performances this month in the Main Street Opera House. Photo by Bryan Pugh.
The performances will take place on February 18 (Annual Passholder exclusive) and Februury 19 and again from February 22 through February 24, 2013, in the Disneyland Main Street Opera House.
Preview 'OZ The Great and Powerful' at Disney California Adventure
Disney is promoting its upcoming theatrical release of OZ The Great and Powerful with a series of events at the Disneyland Resort. On February 12, Disney launched the “Journey to OZ Balloon Tour.” The film-inspired hot-air balloon took off from the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, landed at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood for the movie's premiere, and visited the Disneyland Resort this past weekend. The balloon tour will visit Daytona Beach on February 20 and New York's Central Park on March 5 and March 6, 2013.
Guests of Disney California Adventure Park can watch a 4D preview of OZ The Great and Powerful through March 31, 2012. Photo by Bryan Pugh.
At Disney California Adventure Park, guests can watch an eight-minute, 4D preview of OZ The Great and Powerful in the Muppet Vision 3D Theater. Annual Passholders were among the first to view the 4D preview, which showcases the film's heavy special effects. The preview is shown in 3D with in-theater effects simulating wind and lightening. While the preview is approved for all audiences, guests with children who may be frightened by loud noise and flashing lights might want to consider skipping this intense preview.
Special OZ The Great and Powerful foods are available at Award Wieners, including a 'Yellow Brick Roll' Chicago-style hot dog ($7.19) and a 'Wizard Blizzard' apple lemonade ($6.29). Photo by Bryan Pugh.
OZ The Great and Powerful 4D preview is shown throughout the day in the Hollywood Land section of Disney California Adventure Park through March 31, 2013.
Team in Training registration for the 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon
Registration for the 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon sold out in record time this year, but there's still another opportunity to participate by joining and fundraising with Team in Training. Due to the event's high demand, the Inland Empire / Orange County Team in Training chapter is opening registration earlier than normal. Beginning Tuesday, February 19, participants can register for a space in the Disneyland Half Marathon race.
The Team in Training fall season, which includes the Disneyland Half Marathon, begins Saturday, May 11, 2013. There are two training sites located in Irvine and Riverside, which provide central access to residents in either Orange County or the Inland Empire. The training runs are typically held on Saturday mornings. The Irvine training runs take place a Woodbridge Park (20 Lake Road, Irvine) and the Riverside runs will take place at a location yet to be determined.
Fundraising minimums are:
- $2,200 with one night hotel stay
- $1,800 without a hotel stay
MousePlanet's very own Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix is planing on participating as a Team in Training mentor for the Disneyland Half Marathon.
To register, visit the Team in Training website at www.teamintraining.org/ocie
Team in Training benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) which is committed to curing leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma as well as helping patients and their families.
This and that…
… Fantasmic! has returned from hiatus following a refurbishment. The popular water and special effects spectacular is currently showing twice nightly Fridays through Sundays on the Rivers of America. The Mark Twain Riverboat, which traditionally plays a role in the ending sequence of Fantasmic!, remains under refurbishment until March 28, 2013. During that time an “alternate'” ending sequence, consisting of a collection of Disney characters on the Tom Sawyers Island stage, will take its place.
… Splash Mountain has also reopened following a multiweek refurbishment. The attraction flume ride attraction reopened in time for the busy Presidents' Day weekend crowds and unseasonably warm weather. This past weekend saw wait times in excess of 70 minutes.
Guests enjoy a ride on Splash Mountain during an unseasonably warm Presidents' Day weekend at Disneyland. Photo by Bryan Pugh.
The Mad Tea Party in Disneyland's Fantasyland has reopened following a refurbishment. Photo by Bryan Pugh.
… The popular Downtown Disney eatery, Earl of Sandwich, is providing Annual Passholders with a 20 percent discount on Mondays and Tuesdays in February and March 2013. Make sure to show your valid Annual Passport when you make your purchase at the register to receive the discount.
…Are you ready for an all-new MouseAdventure in 2013? Mark your calendars and save the date for our spring 2013 event at the Disneyland Resort on Sunday, May 19. Additional event details, including registration dates, price, format, and divisions will be sent out soon, but the contracts are signed, the date is official, and you can now start to make plans to attend. For more information, be sure to sign up for the MouseAdventure Newsletter, follow @mouseadventure on Twitter, or visit our official Facebook page.
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Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Note: Not all of these have been officially confirmed by Disney, and are all subject to change at any time. We recommend checking for updates as you plan your visit.
Disneyland
- “it's a small world” – closed through February 28 for removal of Holiday overlay and a minor refurbishment.
- Star Tours – operates at reduced capacity February 26–28 due to refurbishment.
- Mark Twain Riverboat – closed through March 28 for refurbishment.
- Main Street Train Station – closed through March 28 for refurbishment. The Disneyland Railroad is operational during this time, but will bypass the Main Street Station.
- Pioneer Mercantile – closed through March 28 for refurbishment.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – closed through October 30 for a major refurbishment.
- Big Thunder Trail, Big Thunder Ranch and Big Thunder Ranch BBQ – closed February 4–7, 11–14, 18–21 and 25–28 due to the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment project.
- Cider Mill on Tom Sawyer Island – closed through February 4; March 8–11, 22–25; April 19 through May 2, 6–9, 13–16 and May 20–23 for refurbishment. Tom Sawyer Island remains open during the refurbishment periods.
- Goofy's Playhouse – closed February 25 through March for refurbishment.
- Princess Fantasy Faire/Fantasyland Theater – closed until summer 2013 for refurbishment of the Fantasyland Theater. The Princess meet-and-greet is relocated to the terrace near “it's a small world” until the new Fantasy Faire opens on March 12, 2013.
- Troubadour Treats – closed until Summer 2013 for refurbishment of the Fantasyland Theater. An internal document lists May 23 as the reopening date, but this may just be a placeholder.
- Plaza Gardens – closed for the construction of the new Fantasy Faire.
Disney California Adventure
- Muppet Vision 3D – Muppet Vision 3D is currently on hiatus. The theater is being used to show a 4D preview of OZ The Great and Powerful though March 31, 2013
- Grizzly River Run – closed February 7–28 for refurbishment.
- Silly Symphony Swings – closed through March 14 for refurbishment.
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).
2013
- Voices of Liberty: Presidential Celebration – A Limited Time Magic event. February 18, 19 and 22 – 24. The Voices of Liberty a cappella group will pay tribute to American presidential history with music and memorable quotes from several presidents.
- Grad Nite events – This party for high school seniors graduating in 2013 will be held on 22 dates in 2013: May 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31; June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21. The 2013 event includes admission to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park during regular operating hours, and a private party in Disneyland Park after the park closes to the public for the night.
- D23 Expo – August 9–11. Tickets for the three-day convention are now on sale.
- Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – August 30 through September 1 at the Disneyland Resort. Registration for the 10K and Half Marathon are both sold out, although spaces are still available through charity teams and select travel agencies.
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
Disneyland prices as of May 20, 2012.
Note: MousePlanet does not edit past Updates to reflect price increases; for up-to-date prices, check the most recent Disneyland Resort Update. Several current promotions offer discounted admission to the Disneyland Resort. For your convenience, we have grouped the discount offers based on the number of days the tickets are valid. Check out the category that best matches the amount of time you plan to spend at the resort, and pick the offer that works best for you. And keep those tips coming—let us know if you find a better or different offer, so we can share it with other readers!
This first section is a list of discounts on ticket-only purchases. Though it has become more common in recent years, Disneyland tickets are rarely offered at deep discounts unless you are a resident of Southern California or Northern Mexico. For residents outside that area, the best discounts available tend to be simple advance purchase discounts. If you know of any additional discounts, offers, promotions, or contests that should be listed in this section, drop us a line. Note, we are no longer listing offers from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, as their convenience fee negates any savings.
| One Day, One Park Ticket – Regularly $87/$81 One Day Park Hopper – Regularly $125/$119 | No discounts currently available to the general public. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. | |
| Two Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $170/$158 Two Day Park Hopper – Regularly $200/$188 | Get Away Today Vacations – MousePlanet sponsor Get Away Today Vacations sells two-day tickets at a slight discount over the Disneyland main gate price. 2-day Park Hoppers are $197 for adults ($185 for children); 2-day 1/park/day tickets are $168 for adults ($156 for children). Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. | |
| Three Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $220/$205 Three Day Park Hopper – Regularly $250/$235 |
Get Away Today Vacations – MousePlanet sponsor Get Away Today Vacations sells three-day tickets at a slight discount over the Disneyland main gate price. 3-day Park Hoppers are $245 for adults ($230 for children); 3-day 1/park/day tickets are $217 for adults ($202 for children). 2012-2013 Disney Military Promotional 3–Day Park Hopper Ticket ($125) – a discounted price offered to Eligible Service Members or their spouses. Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets may be purchased through September 26, 2013, and are valid through September 28, 2013. Disney defines “Eligible Service Members” as active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Valid military identification will be required for purchase. This discount is available at MWR/ITT offices at your military base or other at participating U.S. military sales outlets. The tickets are not available for sale at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. 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 are blocked out through January 2; February 15–17; March 25 to April 5; and July 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. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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| Four Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $245/$225 Four Day Park Hopper – Regularly $275/$255 |
Costco 4-Day Park Hopper Ticket plus $50 Costco Cash card ($259.99) – the Fall 2012 version of this discount offer is a bit different than past deals, with several important changes:
At face value, the ticket is only $15 less than the rack rate for a Disneyland Resort 4-Day Parkhopper ticket purchased at the Main Entrance booths, and is more expensive than the child's ticket. The real “savings” comes in the form of the $50 Costco Cash Card. If you were already in the market for a 4-day Parkhopper and plan to spend $50 at Costco, this deal will save you $65.00, but it may not be a real value if you aren't an avid Costco shopper. Get Away Today Vacations – MousePlanet sponsor Get Away Today Vacations sells four-day tickets at a slight discount over the Disneyland main gate price. 4-day Park Hoppers are $270 for adults ($250 for children); 4-day 1/park/day tickets are $240 for adults ($220 for children). Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. |
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| Five Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $260/$240 Five Day Park Hopper – Regularly $290/$270 |
Get Away Today Vacations – MousePlanet sponsor Get Away Today Vacations sells five-day tickets at a slight discount over the Disneyland main gate price. 5-day Park Hoppers are $285 for adults ($265 for children); 5-day 1/park/day tickets are $255 for adults ($235 for children). Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. |
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| Six Day, One Park per Day Ticket Six Day Park Hopper | No longer offered by Disneyland – some travel providers may offer tickets for 6 days or longer as part of a package to international customers; residents of Canada, Australia, or the U.K. should check with local travel agencies to see what options may be available. | |
| Disneyland Resort Annual Passports |
No discounts currently available for new purchases. California residents can take advantage of the monthly payment plan when purchasing any but the Premier Annual Passport.
Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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| Southern California CityPASS $306/$269 Southern California CityPASS PLUS $339/$294 |
2013 Southern California CityPASS ($306/$269) – includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket (including one early-entry day), a one-day admission to Sea World San Diego and a one-day admission to Universal Studios Hollywood. The CityPASS expires 14 days after first use at any location, and the first use must occur by January 2, 2014. 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 a shipping charge may apply depending on how quickly you need the ticket. 2013 Southern California CityPASS PLUS ($339/$294) – includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket (including one early-entry day), a one-day admission to Sea World San Diego and a one-day admission to Universal Studios Hollywood, plus one-day admission to either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Safari Park. The CityPASS expires 14 days after first use at any location, and the first use must occur by January 2, 2014. This upgraded pass is only available for purchase directly from the CityPASS website. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. Prices listed above are valid from January 1 to December 31, 2013. |
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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.
Disney's Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – package includes accommodations in 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 three DCA attractions (Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, Muppet*Vision 3D, It's Tough to be a Bug!); preferred showing of Turtle Talk with Crush (priority viewing at the first Turtle Talk with Crush show of the day, on any one day—one voucher per Guest); Disney Dream coin keepsake (one per package), luggage tag and lanyard with pin; a Downtown Disney Fun Card; and a “Character Call” from Mickey, Minnie, Goofy or Crush. Contact Disney Travel or your favorite travel agent.
Contact a MousePlanet sponsor travel agency for assistance in booking your next trip
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Other Discounts
Military 3-Day Park Hopper Discount – active and retired U.S. military can now purchase up to six 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hoppers at the discounted price of $125 each, a 50 percent savings off the regular adult price. The tickets may be used through September 28, 2013 with block-out days from now through January 2, February 15–17, March 25 through April 5, and July 4.
Valid only for active duty or retired U.S. Military, including the National Guard, Reservists, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Valid and active U.S. Military (or Military spouse) ID required for purchase and admission. Limited to one (1) purchase of up to six (6) tickets per valid ID and Military member (or spouse) must accompany the persons using these tickets for Theme Park admission.
Annual Passholder offers – Disneyland has once again extended the 20% merchandise discount offered to Premium annual passholders. The discount is now valid through December 31, 2013.
Purchase with Purchase offers – Disneyland Resort shops frequently offer a reduced–price souvenir (often a tote bag, watch, or blanket) with a qualifying minimum purchase. These are offered at Disney-operated stores only, and generally can not be combined—you must choose one of the eligible offers. If you're a passholder, the minimum purchase is calculated after your discount, and your discount does not apply to the promotional item.
Character Dining Vouchers – discounted character dining vouchers are available for purchase online, in advance of your trip, through Get Away Travel.
Disney Visa – cardholders have access to a private character meet-and-greet photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, and receive one free 5×7 photograph per visit. Cardholders also receive 10 percent off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores, 10 percent off at selected Disneyland Resort restaurants, (Big Thunder Ranch, River Belle Terrace, French Market, Cocina Cucamonga, Steakhouse 55, PCH Grill and Storyteller's Café), and 20 percent off the “Welcome to Disneyland,” “A Walk in Walt's Footsteps,” and “Discover the Magic” guided tours. See the Disney Visa website for terms and conditions.
Landry's Select Club – members of the Landry's Select Club get priority seating at the Rainforest Cafe when available (which makes a huge difference on busy days), and a 10 percent discount on retail purchases. This club replaces the former Rainforest Cafe Safari Club as of March 31, 2012. If you are already a Safari Club member, you can migrate your membership to the new Landry's Select Club at no charge, and start to earn points in the new program. The new Select Club eliminated the entree discount and free appetizer offer that was included with the Safari Club, replacing them with a point-based system that gives you a $25 gift certificate after you spend $250. If you are not yet a member of either the Safari Club or the Landry's Select Club, you can pre-purchase your membership before your trip. Membership now costs $25, but comes with a $25 reward.
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 percent 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 blockouts:
- SL – Southern California Select Annual Pass
- SC – Southern California Annual Pass
- DX – Deluxe Annual Pass
Early Admission – full description available on the Disneyland website):
- MM – Magic Mornings for 3-plus day ticket holders, promotional “bonus” tickets, and Southern California CityPASS
- EMH – Extra Magic Hour for Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests
- AP – Annual Passholders Early Entry on most weekends
- TT – Toontown Morning Madness at Disneyland. Ends December 31, 2102.
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- Grad Nite
- MA – MouseAdventure (www.mouseadventure.com)
| 2/17 | 2/18 | 2/19 | 2/20 | 2/21 | 2/22 | 2/23 |
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DL: 8a-11p None DCA: 8a-11p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-11p None DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p None DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-11p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-11p EMH/MM DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 2/24 | 2/25 | 2/26 | 2/27 | 2/28 | 3/1 | 3/2 |
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DL: 8a-11p None DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-12a None DCA: 9a-11p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 8a-11p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 3/3 | 3/4 | 3/5 | 3/6 | 3/7 | 3/8 | 3/9 |
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DL: 8a-11p EMH/MM/AP DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-7p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-12a None DCA: 9a-11p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-11p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 3/10 | 3/11 | 3/12 | 3/13 | 3/14 | 3/15 | 3/16 |
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DL: 8a-11p EMH/MM/AP DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p None DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p None DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-11p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-11p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
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.
