Update for September 3 – 7, 2014
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Half Marathon Weekend draws over 35,000 runners to Anaheim | Disneyland redesigns mobile website, adds ticketing/reservation tools | Oswald the Lucky Rabbit coming to DCA | Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage reopening nears as Lagoon refilled | Legends of Frontierland extended at Disneyland | Disneyland testing new PhotoPass delivery methods | Get ready to assemble for the Avengers Half Marathon Weekend | This and that… | Crowd Forecast
2014 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend draws over 35,000 runners to Anaheim
The 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend events drew over 20,000 runners to the Disneyland Resort for a series of events that included a 3.1-mile 5K family fun run, 6.2-mile 10K fun run, 13.1-mile half-marathon, runDisney kids races, and the Dumbo Double Dare challenge.
The 2014 edition of the Disneyland Half Marathon sees 16,000 participants. Photo © Disney.
Flagstaff, Arizona resident Nick Arciniaga (31), was the first to finish the half-marathon, with a time of 1:07:48. Earlier this year, Arciniaga took seventh overall in the Boston Marathon.
Nick Arciniaga, winner of the 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon. Photo © Disney.
Not only was Jennifer Berry (33) from Denver, Colorado, the women's winner of half-marathon on Sunday (with a finish time of 1:23:33), but she was also the first female finisher for Saturday's 10K (with a finish time of 38:20), making her the women's winner of the Dumbo Double Dare Challenge.
Jennifer Berry, winner of both the 10K and Disneyland Half Marathon women's division. Photo © Disney.
Results for all races and divisions are available on the runDisney website.
Thousands of costumed runners participate in the 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon weekend events. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
After the crowding and confusion of the 2013 race expo, most runners agreed that runDisney and the race operators did a fantastic job in making changes to improve the experience in 2014. The whole expo seemed much better organized this year with changes that included offering more pre-sale opportunities for commemorative merchandise, adding more space in the official merchandise area by moving the checkout lanes to an adjacent room, and using a virtual queue system to manage sales of Disney-exclusive New Balance shoes.
Team MousePlanet volunteers hands out over 55 pounds of candy, 250 pounds of orange wedges, and almost 2,000 ice-water sponges to 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon participants. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
If you happened to miss out on race merchandise, a selection is available for sale at the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney through the end of the week. You can also purchase an “I did it” shirt at the Disney Store online, again, for a very limited time.
Nearly 100 personalized and motivational signs, created by volunteers, cheer on 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon participants near the Team MousePlanet cheer/aid station. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Congratulations to all who completed this weekend's events, and a special thanks to the volunteers who helped to prepare and staff the Team MousePlanet cheer station along the Disneyland Half Marathon course.
Just some of the Team MousePlanet volunteers who helped support the Disneyland Half Marathon event. MousePlanet photo.
Stephanie Wien and I spent some time on Sunday taking photos of our 10k medal in a variety of locations around Disneyland. You can see these photos on our Facebook page. We invite you to share your own medal photos – show off your bling!
Chip and Dale “hold up” a Disneyland 10K Stitch medal in the central plaza. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Mouseplanet4 CHOC – donate $5 to Childrens Hospital Orange County
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Text MousePlanet4 CHOC to 90999 to make a $5 donation to Childrens Hospital Orange County.Disneyland redesigns mobile website; adds ticketing and reservation tools
Disney just relaunched its Disneyland.com website with a new mobile-friendly look, eTicket capability, and dining reservation tools. Instead of replacing the now-defunct Mobile Magic app, Disney redesigned its website to add mobility functionality, so that users no longer need to download a smartphone application.
Photo © Disney.
For many visitors, the most useful part of the new mobile experience will be the option to purchase and access tickets right from your phone. eTickets purchased or accessed via the mobile website can be used right at the main entrance gates, without the need to print out an eTicket at home. You can buy your tickets from your mobile device while on the tram from the parking structure, and head right to the gate, bypassing the long lines at the ticket booths. The main entrance cast member scans your ticket at the turnstile, and gives you a printed paper ticket you can use for Fastpass or reentry, just as is done now when visitors present printed eTickets.
If you plan just a little further ahead, you can also pre-pay for your parking before you reach the toll booths. The mobile website also allows you to make dining reservations from your phone. We found the process to be a bit slow when tested this weekend, but it was much faster than calling the Disney Dine Line and waiting on hold.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit coming to Disney California Adventure
After making his theme park debut in Tokyo earlier this year, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit joins Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, and Chip & Dale on Buena Vista Street starting September 14, according to the Disney Parks Blog. Disneyland annual passholders got a sneak peek at the new character Tuesday night during the “Fall Back to Fun” passholder event at Disney California Adventure.
While Disney is publicizing the debut of Oswald, the company has made no mention about the sudden disappearance of Duffy the Disney Bear from his Disney California Adventure meet-and-greet area. We don't know if Duffy is on vacation, or gone for good.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit makes his Disney California Adventure debut in a cavalcade during the annual passholder event. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Oswald will join Mickey and friends on Buena Vista Street starting September 14. Photo by Joe Stevano.
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage reopening nears as Lagoon is refilled
Workers are slowly refilling the Submarine Lagoon as the nine-month refurbishment of Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage draws to an end. According to Disney, the lagoon holds five million gallons of water, and takes 50 hours to refill at a rate of 12,000 gallons per hour.
The Submarine Lagoon is partially refilled as the refurbishment of Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage nears an end. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
With California facing a serious, multi-year drought, some have questioned the environmental impact of using so much water to refill the lagoon. When Disney closed the ride in January, the water was treated by the Orange County Sanitation District and added to the local groundwater aquifer. Disney used the same method to treat the water of Paradise Bay during the World of Color construction.
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage is expected to open at the end of September. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Submarine Lagoon holds five million gallons of water, which was treated and added to the groundwater aquifer when the refurbishment began in January. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Legends of Frontierland extended at Disneyland
The Disney Parks Blog announced last week that the Legends of Frontierland interactive experience has been extended at Disneyland. The blog didn't give a new end date, but we've been told the funding has been approved through Saturday, September 27 for now, with additional funding likely if the experience continues to draw crowds to the sleepy Frontierland area.
Legends of Frontierland players gather outside the Golden Horseshoe for a land auction. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Throughout Labor Day weekend, clipboard-toting cast members were scattered throughout Frontierland, taking notes about the Legends of Frontierland players. The trading post and telegraph station boasted long lines all weekend, with over 100 people engaged in the game at any one time for much of the weekend.
Meanwhile, Disney has ended the Adventureland Trading Company experience, hosting a final JuJu challenge last Friday to distribute the remaining skull JuJu charms.
Disneyland testing new PhotoPass delivery methods
The Disneyland Resort has just completed a two-week test of a new delivery method for on-ride PhotoPass photos. During the test, riders on Splash Mountain and California Screamin' could view their ride photo at the kiosk at the ride's exit, then text their photo's serial number to a code to purchase a digital download of the photo. Participants received a return text with a link to a website where they entered their payment information and got further instructions on how to download the photo.
The cost of the digital download varied throughout the test, from $4.99 during the first few days, to an offer of a free download on the last day of the test. A cast member said digital downloads were up over 300 percent on the first day of the test, even at the highest $4.99 price, compared to sales of the $9.99 digital downloads at the photo kiosks.
Look for additional tests and changes to the PhotoPass system, as Disney works to find ways to improve delivery and increase sales. If the digital download offering succeeds, Disney could add more on-ride photo opportunities to attractions where there just isn't room to add a complete printing facility at the exit.
Get ready to assemble for the Avengers Half Marathon weekend
You may still be nursing your blisters from the 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, but events for the inaugural Avengers Half Marathon Weekend will be here before you know it. runDisney has revealed the design for the inaugural 5K, 10K, and half-marathon medals.
Avengers Half Marathon Weekend event medals. Photo © Disney.
MousePlanet reader Melissa Mayorgas, captain of Team Muscle Makers, found the USA Track and Field certification for the new course. This course begins at the Disneyland Resort and travels south and east to Garden Grove Boulevard before heading north to Angel Stadium, then west back to the Disneyland Resort. It appears that nearly two miles of the new course runs on the Santa Ana River bike trail.
The new Avengers Half Marathon course runs through Garden Grove and along the Santa Ana River trail. USATF image.
If you're registered for the Avengers events, join the discussion on our Team MousePlanet forum to meet other runners and discuss training and race day strategies.
Disney applies for drone use patents
Sorcerer Radio (via srsounds.com) reported last week that Disney filed for patents related to usng drones within the theme parks. Some of these patent applications are for technology already used, in a limited capacity at the parks, while others break entirely new ground.
According to the published report, Disney filed for three unmanned aerial vehicles patents:
- Aerial Display System with floating pixels
- Aerial Display System with floating projection screens
- Aerial Display System with marionettes articulated and supported by airborne devices
Sorcerer Radio reports Disney applied for three drone patterns for potential use in their theme parks. Video by dsramps.
Disney currently uses technology similar to the floating projection screens using water, as they have in Disney's Hollywood Studios' Fantasmic show. As for the other patents, Sorcerer Radio explained that Disney may use the floating-pixels concept for light shows and the marionettes technology to allow Imagineers to make marionettes move and dance in the sky.
Disney has not commented specifically on these patent applications and no one knows exactly when the technology might be implemented in the parks.
Disney Parks Mom Panel Search begins
The annual Disney Parks Moms Panel Search began yesterday, Seotember 2.
Each year, thousands of ordinary people with an extraordinary love for all things Disney Parks apply to become part of this small, official group, which answers questions submitted online from readers on everything from how to choose where to stay to the ins and outs of making Fastpass+ reservations, or which excursions are best on Disney Cruise Lines.
Applicants have from 10:00 a.m. (Eastern) September 1 to noon (Eastern) Friday, September 5 to submit their applications for consideration. While the specific process is top secret, previous applicants have shared their experiences.
After the application deadline closes, Disney screens each application and decides who will move on to the second round of screening. This may involve writing an extended response or a series of questions that might be similar to what readers may submit online. Disney narrows down the applicant pool from there and, typically, a phone interview is next.
Disney selects only a handful of people to join the Moms Panel each year.
For more information about the Disney Moms Panel and how to apply, visit its official recruiting website.
Save the Date: MouseAdventure Sugar Rush
MouseAdventure Sugar Rush is Sunday, October 26 at the Disneyland Resort.
We are pleased to announce the date for our Fall 2014 MouseAdventure event at the Disneyland Resort. The signature community event for MousePlanet readers, MouseAdventure is part-scavenger hunt, part-road rally and part-trivia challenge. This team-based competition that guarantees you will never look at the Disney theme parks in the same way again.
Mark your calendars and save the date for our fall event:
MouseAdventure Sugar Rush
Fall 2014 Disneyland Resort
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Additional details will be revealed in a future MouseAdventure Newsletter, but the contracts are signed and the date is official. Be sure to sign up for the MouseAdventure Newsletter for more information, and visit our MousePad discussion forum to chat with other players.
Start making your plans now to join us as we whip up a batch of sweet challenges. Are you ready for a RUSH?
Come CHOC Walk with Team MousePlanetThe 2014 CHOC Walk in the Park, an annual fund raiser for Children's Hospital Orange County, is Sunday, October 12 at the Disneyland Resort. Team MousePlanet is back for our seventh consecutive year at the walk, and we invite all MousePlanet readers, friends, and family to join us. Thanks to the efforts and generosity of our readers, Team MousePlanet has raised over $42,000 for CHOC through various events since 2008, including the annual CHOC Walk. For more information about the event, and the benefits of joining Team MousePlanet, visit our MousePad discussion forum. We look forward to welcoming you to our team. |
This and that…
…Artist Robert Olszewski appears at a Disneyland product release and signing event for a new Madame Leota Gallery of Light box on Saturday, September 13 at the Disneyana store. The event runs from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. If you can't make the event in person, you can order the $85 Gallery of Light box through the Disney Gallery web site, while supplies last.
Gallery of Light box. Photo © Disney.
…Tickets are now sold out for the September 26 Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland. The October 3 event sold out two weeks ago. The 13 remaining dates are still available. Purchase tickets online and at Disneyland Resort ticket booths.
Haunted Mansion is closed until September 12 to install the annual Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…Registration fees for the Tinker Bell Half Marathon increased by $15 to $210 today, the first time in several years that registration for a runDisney event in Anaheim remained open long enough for tiered pricing to take effect. The Pixie Dust Challenge (the Tinker Bell 10K and half-marathon combined) and Never Land Family Fun Run 5K are now sold out, though the races took much longer than usual to sell out. Get more details about the races and register for the half marathon at the runDisney website.
Darkwing Duck and Launchpad greet annual passholders during the Fall Back to Fun event at Disney California Adventure Tuesday night. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…The MousePlanet Newsletter is here! The newsletter contains a recap of the week's articles (in case you miss a day), news that may have developed since the weekly Updates were published, and tips about what's happening at the Disney theme parks for the coming weekend. We'll also include a fun MouseAdventure bonus, such as an Eye Spy or a trivia question. To subscribe to our free newsletter, just enter your e-mail in the box below.
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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, then select option 1 > option 1 > option 4.
Disneyland
- Haunted Mansion – closed through September 11 for installation of the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay.
- Big Thunder Ranch – closed through September 11 for installation of the holiday overlay.
- Jungle Cruise – closed through September 4.
- Main Street Photo Supply – closed through September 23 for refurbishment .
- Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island – closed through September 4.
- Horse-drawn Streetcars – closed. May remain closed through the end of October.
- Mark Twain Riverboat – closes September 5 for refurbishment. No reopening date available.
- Space Mountain – closed September 8–11 for installation of the Ghost Galaxy overlay.
- Spaceport Document Control (Space Mountain photo shop) – closed September 8–11.
- Captain EO – closed September 12–25 for refurbishment.
- Mickey's House in Toontown – closed September 15 for refurbishment. The Mickey meet-and-greet is closed this day.
- Indiana Jones Adventure – closed September 16–18 for refurbishment.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed September 22–24 for refurbishment.
- Silhouette Studio – closed September 24–26 for refurbishment.
- China Closet – closed September 24–26 for refurbishment.
- Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage – closed through September 26 for refurbishment.
Work continues on the passageway behind Main Street, U.S.A. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disney California Adventure
- Blue Sky Cellar – closed indefinitely.
- California Screamin' – closed September 10–11 for refurbishment.
Disneyland Resort
- Napa Rose – closed for renovation. Expected to be closed through the end of September.
- Studio Disney 365 – closed through September 12
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
- Halloween Time – September 12 through October 31.
- Dapper Day Fall Soiree – Friday, September 12. Details at the event website.
- Mickey's Halloween Party – September 26, 30; October 3, 6, 8, 10, 14, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31. Tickets are now on sale via Disneyland.com. and at Disneyland ticket booths.
- Gay Days at Disneyland (unofficial event) – October 3–5. Details on the event website.
- 2014 CHOC Walk in the Park – Sunday, October 12 at the Disneyland Resort. Registration is now open via the event website. MousePlanet readers, friends and family are invited to register with Team MousePlanet and walk with our group.
- Utah Education Association convention (UEA, a.k.a. “Utah Escapes to Anaheim”) – October 16–17. Expect unusually large attendance levels October 17–21 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.
- MouseAdventure Sugar Rush – Sunday, October 26. Sign up for the MouseAdventure Newsletter for more details when they are available.
- Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend – November 14–16. All events are sold out. Details at the runDisney website.
Winter
- Holidays at the Disneyland Resort – mid-November to early January.
2015
- Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – January 15–18, 2015. This new event weekend includes 5K, 10K, and half-marathon, along with runDisney kids races, event expo and Wookie Welcome party. All running events sold out within hours of registration. Details at the runDisney website.
- Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – May 7–10, 2015. (Mother's Day weekend). The weekend includes 5K, 10K and half-marathon, along with runDisney kids races, event expo and Pasta in the Park party. Space still available on many events. Details at the runDisney website.
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 2014.
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 $96/$90
One Day Park Hopper – Regularly $150/$144 |
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Two Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $178/$165
Two Day Park Hopper – Regularly $217/$204 |
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 $226/$215 Three Day Park Hopper – Regularly $265/$254 |
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. 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 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. “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. 2014–2015 Disney Military Promotional 3–Day Park Hopper Ticket ($132) – a discounted price offered to Eligible Service Members or their spouses. The 2013–2014 U.S. Armed Forces discount is valid through October 3, 2014. Under this program, active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $132 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 November 27, 2014 through November 29, 2014; December 24, 2014 through December 31, 2014; and March 30, 2015 through April 4, 2015 . Unlike past years, this ticket is not blocked out on the 4th of July. 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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Four Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $250/$235 Four Day Park Hopper – Regularly $289/$274 |
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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Five Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $266/$250 Five Day Park Hopper – Regularly $305/$289 |
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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| Disneyland Resort Annual Passports |
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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2014 Southern California CityPASS $328/$284 2014 Southern California CityPASS PLUS $362/$309 |
2014 Southern California CityPASS ($328/$284) – 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 December 31, 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. 2014 Southern California CityPASS ($362/$309) – is the same as the CityPASS—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—with the addition of 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 December 31, 2014. This upgraded pass is only available for purchase directly from the CityPASS website Prices listed above are valid until December 31, 2014. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any other discounts are available through them. |
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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!
| Discounts for everyone |
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 selection may vary by location. Recently, Disney has begun allowing customers to purchase more than one of the offers in a qualifying transaction, so if you spend $40 or more you can buy both items currently available if you wish. 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, and now runs on a point-based system that gives you a $25 gift certificate after you spend $250. Membership now costs $25, but comes with a $25 reward. We recommend that you prepurchase your membership before your visit so you can take advantage of the priority seating benefit. 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 extended the 20 percent merchandise discount offered to Premium annual passholders through December 31, 2014. 30% off rooms at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii –Disneyland Resort annual passholders can take 30% off select rooms at Aulani, now through December 19. You can choose between a standard hotel room, which offers traditional hotel amenities, or Disney Vacation Club villas with kitchens and in-room laundry. Standard rooms start around $300 per night after discount, with upgrades to better views and larger villas available. A 2-bedroom villa with an ocean view can run more than $1000 per night, but includes a full kitchen and sleeps up to 9 people. The offer is valid most nights August 25 through November 25, and November 30 through December 19. Contact your travel agent, visit the Disneyland annual passholder website, or call (714) 520-7001. |
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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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Discounts for US Military |
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 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. “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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| Discounts for California residents | None at this time | |
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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)
- MHP – Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland. September 26, 30; October 3, 6, 8, 10, 14, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31.
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DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
DL: 9a-11p None DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-11p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
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| 9/7 | 9/8 | 9/9 | 9/10 | 9/11 | 9/12 | 9/13 |
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DL: 9a-11p None DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p 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: |
DL: 9a-12a None DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: Halloween Time begins |
DL: 9a-11p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 9/14 | 9/15 | 9/16 | 9/17 | 9/18 | 9/19 | 9/20 |
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DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p None DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-5p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts:
Events: |
DL: 9a-12a None DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 9/21 | 9/22 | 9/23 | 9/24 | 9/25 | 9/26 | 9/27 |
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DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-9p None DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-9p DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-9p None DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-10p EMH/MM DCA: 8a-6p AP Blockouts:
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DL: 8a-7p None DCA: 8a-12a AP Blockouts: Events: MHP at Disneyland |
DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 8a-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.
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