Update for September 4 – 8, 2013
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Titles defended; records shattered at 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon | Rumor roundup: a refurbishment for Racers, the end of EO and Club 33's makeover | Annual Passholder nights at Disney California Adventure | New tastes at the Harbor Galley | This and that… | Question of the Week | Crowd Forecast
Titles defended; records shattered at 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon
80-degree temperatures and sweltering humidity marked the 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon weekend, which drew an estimated 25,000 runners to compete in two timed event and a series of family-friendly “fun runs.”
Jimmy Grabow from Running Springs, Colorado, defended his title by winning the Disneyland Half Marathon for the second year in a row. Grabow completed the 13.1-mile course in 1:07:41. Although slightly more than 2 minutes over his record-setting 2012 run of 1:05:29, it was still an incredible performance considering the weather conditions.
Stephanie Dinius of Palo Alto, California, took first place and set a new course record in the women's division with a time of 1:15:47, nearly 9 minutes faster than the 2012 winner. 2012 winner Cindy Lynch finished a distant second with a time of 1:25:29. Perhaps more remarkable, however, is the third-place winner; Sydney Tullai from Chino Hills, Calfornia, finished half a minute after Lynch with a finish time of 1:25:58—and is only 14 years old.
Kenneth Nwadike Jr. of Chula Vista, California won the inaugural Disneyland 10K with a time of 36:32. The women's division was won by Momoko Tanaka from Japan, with a time of 38:45.
Race results are available on the RunDisney website, so you can check your official time.
Among the celebrity participants were singer Joey Fatone, actor Sean Astin, and Biggest Loser's first female winner, Ali Vincent, as well as Biggest Loser host and Days of Our Lives cast member Allison Sweeney. Six MousePlanet staff members also participated, with our own Lani Teshima claiming 11th place in her age division for the half marathon.
Congratulations to all of the runners and walkers who completed the race, and a special thanks to the volunteers at the Team MousePlanet cheering section who were at mile 6.5 with over 100 pounds of sliced oranges, icy-cold sponges, and loads of encouragement. We also want to thank those volunteers who made almost 50 personalized signs for MousePlanet readers—you can see all of the signs on our MousePad discussion forum.
Half marathoners check out the personalized signs posted near the Team MousePlanet cheer station. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The launch of a new race and addition of thousands of extra runners resulted in some noticeable growing pains at the pre-race Expo, and before the start of the 10K and half marathon events. In past events, the only people who absolutely had to check in on Friday were those participating in the 5K or runDisney Kids races; the half marathon participants could check in either Friday or Saturday.
By scheduling the new 10K race on Saturday without extending the Expo another day, runDisney forced more than 8,000 people to check in on Friday, and the Expo was seemingly not prepared for those added crowds. The line just to pick up race bibs was as long as 45 minutes at points on Friday, after which participants had to stand in another, sometimes longer line just to get into the Expo and claim their race shirts.
Team MousePlanet volunteers wait for the first runners to pass the “(un) Official Halfway (ish) Point (more or less) of the 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon. Photo by Alex Stroup.
The official runDisney merchandise booth was so busy that the area was closed for over an hour Friday afternoon because of the overcrowding, and lines to check out were reportedly as long as three hours. One participant described the scene as “worse than Walmart on black Friday.”
Some readers reported a few glitches with the new race. When MousePlanet's Jeff Moxley went to line up in his assigned corral prior to the 10K start Saturday morning, he discovered that there was no corral G, despite the letter printed on his race bib (corral G was available for the half-marathon, and Dumbo Double Dare participants were given a single bib to race in both the 10K and half-marathon). Another reader who was also assigned to corral G said Disney cast members seemed to no have idea what to do with the hundreds of runners looking for a corral that didn't exist, and told her just to squeeze into any corral with room.
Elvis stops long enough to get a licorice rope from the MousePlanet cheer station at the Disneyland Half Marathon. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Several readers noted that Disney seemed ill-prepared for the extreme temperatures, running out of cups at one water station along the 10K course, and running out of electrolyte beverage at several aid stations along the half marathon course.
Our Lani Teshima is writing a recap of the event, and wants to know what you thought of the Expo and the overall event. Drop her a note at lani@mouseplanet.com, or post a comment to this article.
If you earned a medal this Sunday, come share your photos and race reports on our MousePad discussion forum or Facebook page. If you're registered for an upcoming RunDisney race, stop by our Team MousePlanet discussion forum to meet other MousePlanet runners and walkers, and get support and encouragement for your next event.
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Rumor roundup: a refurbishment for Racers, the end of EO and Club 33's makeover
There have been a number of rumors floating around online about various happenings at the Disneyland Resort, so here's what we're hearing:
- Radiator Springs Racers – a brief refurbishment at Disney California Adventure is scheduled to take place Monday through Thursday, November 4–7. This has not yet appeared on the official Disneyland refurbishment list, and could change at any time.
- Captain EO and the Magic Eye Theater – The official Disneyland refurbishment list shows these as closed September 11 through November 20. A Disneyland cast member tells us that managers in her department said the attraction will actually close permanently on September 9. Disney has not made any announcements to indicate that the Captain EO closure is any more than a refurbishment, but we should note that the Walt Disney World version of the attraction is scheduled to close next January.
- Club 33 – as David Koening wrote last month, Disneyland's private club will be renovated and expanded in a project that is expected to take several months. While Club 33 management has not officially notified members of the plans or time line, January 6, 2014 seems to be the starting date.
Annual Passholder nights at Disney California Adventure
Disney is hosting a two Annual Passholder nights at Disney California Adventure, Thursday September 5 and Thursday, September 19.
Each event offers access to “select Disney California Adventure Park attractions, merchandise and dining locations,” from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., three hours after DCA closes for the night. Registered guests will also receive a “special gift” celebrating the release of the The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition on October 1.
There is no advance registration for this event. Passholders must register in person starting at Noon the day of each event, and Disney recommends that all passholders in a party register together to ensure everyone receives a wristband. All guests ages 3 and older must have a valid annual pass.
For full details, visit the event website.
New tastes at the Harbor Galley
Disneyland's Harbor Galley recently launched a new menu with several seafood options and a selection of stuffed baked potatoes.
Hot from the Galley (served in a sourdough bread bowl)
- Clam Chowder – $9.59
- Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Soup – $9.59
- Seasonal Soup – $9.59
Shore-Side Sandwich and Salads
- Lobster Roll – in a buttered brioche roll served with Old Bay-seasoned home-style chips ($13.99)
- Roast Beef Salad – greens and hearts of Romain, cucumbers, tomatoes, Feta cheese, green onions, dried cherries with garlic aioli and toasted almonds ($10.49)
- Shrimp Salad – shredded Romain, poached shrimp, bacon, blue cheese, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, avocado and green onions ($10.49)
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
- BBQ chicken and slaw – $6.39
- Bacon and sour cream – $6.39
- Shrimp salad – $6.39
This and that…
…Now through September 8, the Walt Disney Travel Co. office in Downtown Disney is temporarily relocated to the Amazon Room in the Adventure Tower of the Disneyland Hotel. On September 9, they reopen in the former Travelex office in Downtown Disney. An internal Disney document says the relocation is due to the “Earl of Sandwich expansion.” Our guess is that the popular eatery is expanding their tiny indoor seating area and not making any changes to their kitchen, but we'll have to wait and see what happens.
…Dancin' with Disney, the often-overlooked character dance party held in Disney California Adventure, has permanently closed as of September 2.
…You may be wondering about the extra-early closures of Disneyland this week and next. We've been told the park is closing early on these days—as early as 5 p.m. on September 12—for the annual cast member recognition events.
…MousePlanet is now on Instagram; follow us at instagram.com/mouseplanet.
…After announcing a “new curse” on the Indiana Jones attraction two weeks ago, Disney has quietly replaced the new voice of Mara with another recording. SoCal Theme Parks 360 posted a video of the newer effect on their YouTube channel. We'll leave it to the reader to decide if this is a restoration of the original narration as some claim, or an entirely new recording as others insist.
The “new curse” on Indiana Jones has updated again with another recording of Mara. YouTube video.
Question of the Week
Each week, we share a question posted by a member of our MousePad discussion forum, and see if any of our other readers have advice or useful suggestions on that topic.
This week, MousePad member Yellowrosedtxn is looking for help with planning an end of the year trip for a high school band from Texas.
What I am asking your help with is a beach to take everyone too. Mostly I think they are not going to want to be in the water much as the water is a lot colder than in the Gulf of Mexico, but what do I know? The kids surprise me all the time. And the second is, what would be a good hotel that is kind of in between Disneyland and Universal Studios?
Do you have experience with large group trips to Southern California? Any ideas for a beach within easy driving distance of Buena Park? Please share your comments on our MousePad discussion forum,. You can also post your own question to be included in a future Update.
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Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Note: Not all of attraction closures have been officially confirmed by Disney, and are all subject to change at any time. Refurbishment schedules are estimates only. We recommend checking for updates as you plan your visit. All information is subject to change without notice. To get the most recent updates, call Disneyland at (714) 781–7290.
Disneyland
- Market House / Disneyana – closed for construction of new Starbucks location. Disneyana has already moved into the Disney Gallery space on Main Street. Official opening date will be sometime in September.
- Haunted Mansion – closed August 26 through September 12 for refurbishment.
- Hungry Bear Restaurant – closed September 2–27 for refurbishment.
- Rafts to Tom Sawyer's Island – closed September 3 & 4 for refurbishment.
- Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer's Island – closed September 3 & 4 for refurbishment.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed September 3–5 for refurbishment.
- Big Thunder Ranch Petting Farm – closed September 3–12 for installation of the holiday overlay.
- Mickey's Toontown House– closed September 3–26 for refurbishment.
- King Arthur Carrousel – closed September 3 through October 10 for refurbishment.
- Mark Twain Riverboat – closed September 9–12 for refurbishment.
- Space Mountain – closed September 9–12 for installation of the holiday overlay.
- Snow White's Grotto – closed September 9–27 for refurbishment. (The wishing well area next to the Castle, not the ride)
- Captain EO – closed September 11 through November 20.
- Sailing Ship Columbia – closed September 17–19 for refurbishment.
- Jungle Cruise – horticulture work taking place September 23–26 and September 30 through October 3; attraction remains open.
- Mad Tea Party – closed October 14–24 for refurbishment. (Extended 4 days)
- Casey Jr. Circus Train – closed October 14–24 due to the Storybook Land refurbishment. (Extended 4 days)
- Storybook Land Canal Boats – closed October 14–24 for refurbishment. (Extended 4 days)
- Tiki Juice Bar – closed October 21 through November 14 for refurbishment.
- “it's a small world” – closed October 27 through November 7 for installation of the holiday overlay.
- Dumbo Flying Elephants – closed October 28 through November 14 for refurbishment.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – closed through October 30 for a major refurbishment.
- Big Thunder Ranch Petting Farm – closed November 1–7 to convert from Halloween to holiday overlay.
- Space Mountain – closed November 4 to remove Halloween overlay.
Disney California Adventure
- Tower of Terror – reduced capacity now through January 1, 2014. This usually means one of the rides three drop shafts is closed for refurbishment, and that the ride is running at 2/3 capacity.
- Muppet Vision 3D – “partially closed” September 9–12 for refurbishment. We're not sure how one “partially closes” a theater. This may just be a refurbishment of the lobby area, but prepare yourself for the whole attraction to be closed, and then you can be pleasantly surprised if the theater is open.
- Toy Story Midway Mania – closed September 16–19 for refurbishment.
- Disney Animation Building – partial closures September 30 through November 12 for maintenance. (Extended two weeks)
- Flik's Flyers – closed October 21 – November 14 for refurbishment.
- Radiator Springs Racers – closed November 4-7 for refurbishment. [unconfirmed]
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
Fall
- Halloween Time – September 13 to October 31.
- Mickey's Halloween Party – September 27; October 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 and 31. Tickets are now on sale. Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club members and Disney Visa cardholders. can get discounts on select nights.
- MouseAdventure Fall 2013 – Sunday, September 29. Register now for MouseAdventure 365!
- 23rd Annual CHOC Walk in the Park – Sunday, October 13. The annual fundraiser for Children's Hospital Orange County takes place before park hours in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The Magic Morning normally scheduled for Sunday at Disneyland will likely be rescheduled to Monday, October 14, and Disneyland will likely open at 9 a.m. to accommodate the event. Team MousePlanet is back for our 6th year, and we welcome new members – visit the CHOC website to join us! You can also visit our MousePad discussion forum for more information about the walk and our team.
Winter
- Holidays at the Disneyland Resort – November 12 through the first week of 2014.
- World of Color Winter Dreams debut – Friday, November 15.
- Candlelight Processional – December 7 and 8 [unconfirmed]
2014
- Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – January 16–19. The half-marathon and kids races are sold out, but registration is still open for the 5K and 10K.
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 June 2, 2013.
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.
| Don't get scammed! Never buy tickets from an unofficial or secondary outlet, such as through eBay or Craigslist. Never rent or purchase tickets from people approaching you outside the gates stating they have remaining days or leftover tickets. This practice is against the terms of use for Disneyland admission, and may result in denial of entry. It is also common for criminals to shoplift inactivated Disney theme park tickets from supermarkets to resell them. There is no way to determine if these tickets are valid until you try to use them to enter the parks. Only purchase Disney theme park tickets directly from Disney, an authorized seller, or travel agency. | ||
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One Day, One Park Ticket – Regularly $92/$86
One Day Park Hopper – Regularly $137/$131 |
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 $175/$162
Two Day Park Hopper – Regularly $210/$197 |
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 other discounts are available through them. |
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Three Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $225/$209 Three Day Park Hopper – Regularly $260/$244 |
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). Everyone Plays for the Kids' Price – This offer is available in different versions from different vendors:
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 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. 2013–2014 Disney Military Promotional 3–Day Park Hopper Ticket ($129) – a discounted price offered to Eligible Service Members or their spouses. The 2013-2014 U.S. Armed Forces discount is valid August 12, 2013, through September 25, 2014. Under this program, active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $129 each. For the purpose of this offer, 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). Disney has also clarified that the “Military member (or spouse) must accompany the persons using these tickets for Theme Park admission,” which means you can not purchase these tickets and give them to someone who will be visiting without you present. Tickets are blocked out through December 19, 2013 through December 31, 2013; April 13, 2014 through April 20, 2014; and July 4, 2014. 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. For complete information regarding Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets and discounted resort rates, military personnel may visit the Disneyland Resort website, or participating U.S. military base ticket offices. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any other discounts are available through them. |
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Four Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $250/$230 Four Day Park Hopper – Regularly $285/$265 |
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 other discounts are available through them. |
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Five Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $265/$244 Five Day Park Hopper – Regularly $300/$279 |
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 other 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 any other discounts are available through them. |
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Southern California CityPASS $319/$279 Southern California CityPASS PLUS $353/$304 |
2013 Southern California CityPASS ($319/$279) – 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. –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 any other discounts are available through them. Prices listed above are valid until January 2, 2014. |
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Other Discounts
| Did we miss an offer? If you know of an authorized discount on Disneyland Resort tickets, standing offers for Annual Passholders from non-Disney vendors, or other promotions which might interest our readers, please drop us a note! | ||
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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. Current offers:
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). Character Dining Vouchers – discounted character dining vouchers are available for purchase online, in advance of your trip, through Get Away Travel. |
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Disneyland Resort merchandise – Disneyland has once again extended the 20 percent merchandise discount offered to Premium annual passholders. The discount is now valid through December 31, 2013. |
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Discounts for Disney Visa Cardholders |
Character Meet and Greet – cardholders have access to a private character meet-and-greet photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, and receive one free 5″x7″ photograph per visit. Disneyland Resort merchandise – Cardholders also receive 10 percent off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores Disneyland Resort dining – 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) Disneyland Resort Guided Tours – 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 for all of these promotions. |
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Hotel and travel package offers |
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. |
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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 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. 2013–2014 Disney Military Promotional 3–Day Park Hopper Ticket ($129) – a discounted price offered to Eligible Service Members or their spouses. The 2013-2014 U.S. Armed Forces discount is valid August 12, 2013, through September 25, 2014. Under this program, active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $129 each. For the purpose of this offer, 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). Disney has also clarified that the “Military member (or spouse) must accompany the persons using these tickets for Theme Park admission,” which means you can not purchase these tickets and give them to someone who will be visiting without you present. Tickets are blocked out through December 19, 2013 through December 31, 2013; April 13, 2014 through April 20, 2014; and July 4, 2014. 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. For complete information regarding Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets and discounted resort rates, military personnel may visit the Disneyland Resort website, or participating U.S. military base ticket offices. |
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The current purchase with purchase offers at the Disneyland Resort include a towel, tote bag and watch. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Pheonix.
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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
- EMH – Early Admission for Annual Passholders (not currently offered)
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- GN – Grad Nite
- MA – MouseAdventure (www.mouseadventure.com)
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DL: 9a-11p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: Disneyland |
DL: 8a-11p None DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-7p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-7p None DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DDL: 10a-7p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p None DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-11p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 9/8 | 9/9 | 9/10 | 9/11 | 9/12 | 9/13 | 9/14 |
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DL: 9a-11p None DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-7p None DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-7p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-7p None DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DDL: 9a-5p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-1a None DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 9/15 | 9/16 | 9/17 | 9/18 | 9/19 | 9/20 | 9/21 |
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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-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 9/22 | 9/23 | 9/24 | 9/25 | 9/26 | 9/27 | 9/28 |
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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: 8a-7p None DCA: 8a-12a 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.
