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Meet rare characters at Disneyland during Long Lost Friends Week | Anaheim Resort Transportation expands service in the resort district | Get ready for MouseAdventure Musical | This and that…
Meet rare characters at Disneyland during Long Lost Friends Week
Have you ever visited Disneyland and wondered whatever happened to those longlost friends from Disney films such as Robin Hood, Hunchback of Notre Dame or even Pocahontas? As part of Limited Time Magic at the Disneyland Resort, guests can meet these rarely seen Disney characters this week. “Long Lost Friends Week” starts this morning, Monday April 8.
A few weeks ago, the Disney Park Blog held an online voting poll asking readers which characters they wanted to see make special appearances during Long Lost Friends Week, and this past week, Disney announced the winners:
- Esmeralda, Clopin and Frollo from the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
- Pocahontas, John Smith, Meeko and Governor Ratcliffe from Pocahontas.
- Robin Hood, Friar Tuck, Prince John and the Sheriff on Nottingham from Robin Hood.
- Along with Scrooge McDuck, Ludwing Von Drake and the Three Little Pigs.
Disneyland hosts Long Lost Friends Week April 8 through 14 at the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree in Frontierland. Annual Passholders also have the opportunity to enter Big Thunder Ranch up to 30 minutes before regular parkgoers. Early entry takes place from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. each day. There is no need to register; just show your valid Annual Passport to the cast member at the entrance to Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree for early admission.
This upcoming week will no doubt be a busy one. Annual Passport blackouts lift, after being blocked out the previous two weeks for spring break, and the inevitable draw of Long Lost Friends Week is sure to bring in some crowds.
Anaheim Resort Transportation expands service in the resort district
The Anaheim Resort Transportation bus system is expanding service to Downtown Disney, the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim GardenWalk shopping and dining mall, and Anaheim Stadium. First formed in 1995 as part of the massive expansion of Disneyland and the Anaheim Resort area, the Anaheim Resort Transportation system was formed to transport hotel guests to and from the Disneyland Resort, thereby alleviating traffic congestion and improving air quality.
ART will also start providing roundtrip service on those Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays to Anaheim Stadium when the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim baseball team play home games. Shuttle service to the stadium begins 90 minutes prior to the start of each scheduled weekend game. Return shuttles start during the seventh inning of the game.
“We are excited to be able to offer a new way for Angels and baseball fans to get [sic] the game. This service will connect the stadium with some of Anaheim's most popular entertainment, shopping and dining destinations. The shuttle service will not only make it easier for baseball fans to get to the stadium, it will also help reduce air emissions in and around the resort district since we will be using natural gas vehicles,” said Diana Kotler, Executive Director of ART.
Anaheim Stadium is only a few miles from the Disneyland Resort. On a game day, many Angels fans visit Disneyland during the daytime before attending the baseball game in the evening. The addition of this shuttle service is a great way to travel between the Disneyland Resort and the stadium. Considering how challenging it can be to park, this means your vehicle can stay at Disneyland. This assumes you return to the Disneyland Resort before park closing. Also, guests may find the $5.00 per adult, $2.00 per child one day pass cost of riding ART appealing verses the $10.00 parking fee at Anaheim Stadium.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is helping to fund this new service with a $127,296 grant to Anaheim Resort Transportation. This funding will allow ART to provide shuttle service throughout the entire 2013 Angels Baseball season. ART is also looking into the possibility of providing service for the upcoming 2013/ 2014 Anaheim Ducks season as well.
This expanded Anaheim Resort Transportation service will begin April 9. To learn more about ART and to purchase passes, visit rideart.org.
Get ready for MouseAdventure Musical
Tune up your instruments and get the band together because our next event, MouseAdventure Musical, is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, and will lead you on a music appreciation tour of the Disneyland Resort!
Sold out: Basic Division (competitive) – Disneyland Park
Sold out: Advanced Division (competitive) – Disneyland Resort
Day at the Park (non-competitive) – Disney California Adventure ($90 per team)
Are you a brand-new team wanting to get taste of MouseAdventure or a returning team wishing to play without the stress of competition? Join us for some fun playing a sampling of past quests in Disney California Adventure park. Teams play only for bragging rights and there is no post-event award ceremony—we post the results on the website about a week after the event. The Day at the Park event features an extended sign-in period with a pre-game new-player orientation session. Day at the Park teams are also eligible to participate in the team T-shirt contest before the start of the competitive events.
Day at the Park registration is $90 per team, which does not include theme park admission. Each player on your team needs admission into Disney California Adventure on Sunday, May 19.
Register online at MouseAdventure.com through Friday, May 3, or until the event sells out. Players must be at least 6 years old and one player on each team must be at least 18 years old.
More information about MouseAdventure can be found at MouseAdventure.com. Be sure to sign up for our MouseAdventure Newsletter for the most recent updates. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for your chance to win MouseAdventure prizes.
This and that…
…The Voices of Liberty a cappella group quietly made its last Disneyland performance this past weekend at the Main Street Opera House. The amazing vocal group ended its West Coast run after nearly a year.
…It's well-known that if you're an annual passport holder, you can take advantage of dining and merchandise discounts across the Disneyland Resort—but did you know that there are discounts available at the Anaheim GardenWalk as well? Many of the GardenWalk shops and restaurants extend discounts and offers to Disneyland AP holders, including 20 percent off at California Pizza Kitchen, 25 percent off at Fresh Produce and $5.00 games at 300 Anaheim bowling. Visit the annual passholder section of Disneyland.com for a complete listing.
…A new Dumbo popcorn bucket is now available for purchase on Main Street U.S.A. The bucket costs $12.00 and can be found at the popcorn cart located in Central Plaza. [An earlier verision of this article incorrectly noted that popcorn is an additional $4. The $12 price includes a popcorn fill].
A new Dumbo inspired popcorn bucket is now available for purchase at the Central Plaza popcorn cart in Disneyland. Photo by Bryan Pugh.
…OZ: The Great and Powerful 4D preview has been removed and Muppet Vision 3D has reopened at Disney California Adventure.
Muppet Vision 3D is open once again, following a short hiatus for the OZ: The Great and Powerful 4D preview.
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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
- Main Street Opera House & Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – closed April 8 to May 2 for a spring refurbishment.
- Mark Twain Riverboat – closed through April 17 for refurbishment.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed April 16–19, 23–26 for testing.
- Jungle Cruise – closed April 29 to May 1 for refurbishment
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – closed through October 30 for a major refurbishment.
- Cider Mill on Tom Sawyer Island – closed March 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 May 6–8 for soft play material replacement
- Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes – May 8–9 for refurbishment.
- Troubadour Treats – closed through May 25 for refurbishment of the Fantasyland Theater.
Disney California Adventure
- None scheduled
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
- 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.
- MousePlanet's Mouseadventure Musical – Sunday, May 19. See MouseAdventure.com for details.
- D23 Expo – August 9–11. Tickets for the three-day convention are now on sale.
- Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend (sold out) – August 30 through September 1 at the Disneyland Resort. Spaces may still be 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 |
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 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 percent 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
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- Grad Nite
- MA – MouseAdventure (www.mouseadventure.com)
| 4/7 | 4/8 | 4/9 | 4/10 | 4/11 | 4/12 | 4/13 |
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DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM/AP DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-9p None DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-9p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-9p None DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-9p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-11p None DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-11p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 4/14 | 4/15 | 4/16 | 4/17 | 4/18 | 4/19 | 4/20 |
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DL: 8a-11p None DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-11p None DCA: 9a-11p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-11p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-11p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 4/21 | 4/22 | 4/23 | 4/24 | 4/25 | 4/26 | 4/27 |
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DL: 8a-11p None DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-11p None DCA: 9a-11p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 4/28 | 4/29 | 4/30 | 5/1 | 5/2 | 5/3 | 5/4 |
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DL: 8a-11p EMH/MM DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-9p 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 |
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.
