Update for September 21 – 27, 2009
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News and Views
HalloweenTime at the Disneyland Resort | New hotel and ticket package for SoCal residents | Room-only AP and Fall Getaway rates at the Disneyland Resort | Ask not what Disney will give you… | This and That
HalloweenTime at the Disneyland Resort
The 2009 HalloweenTime season kicks off this Friday, and the annual expansion of the promotion brings a new fireworks show and a new ride experience to Disneyland park.
Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy joins the lineup of holiday ride overlays. A new soundtrack and visual effects will provide a creepy ride through outer space. Haunted Mansion Holiday also returns this year.
Halloween Screams Fireworks is Disneyland’s new pyrotechnic show, and will perform nightly throughout HalloweenTime. Beware of flying Ghost Dogs.
Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party. This after-hours costume party at Disney’s California Adventure is popular with kids of all ages. The younger set will enjoy meet-and-greet opportunities with the Disney characters, craft and activity stations, live entertainment and dancing, and of course a park full of trick or treat stations. Older visitors will appreciate short lines for most of the major attractions.
Tickets are $32 to $42 per person, depending on which night you attend and when you purchase your tickets. The 2009 event dates are October 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 & 31. Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders can purchased tickets now through the Passholder Web site (link). All other visitors can purchase tickets through the event Web site (link). Parking for one standard vehicle is included in the ticket price.
Disney’s Happiest Haunts tour. The Halloween-themed tour is offered at the Disneyland Resort during the HalloweenTime promotion, with tour starting daily at 4:30 and 4:45. The tour includes stops at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Haunted Mansion Holiday. The tour concludes with reserved viewing area for the new Halloween Screams fireworks show, and includes a souvenir and a Halloween-theme treat.
Tickets are $64 per person ages 3 and older, and a 20% discount is offered to Deluxe and Premium Annual Passholders, AAA members and Disney Visa cardholders. Call 714-781-4400, or purchase tickets in person at City Hall or the Tour Gardens inside Disneyland, or at the Guest Relations Lobby in DCA.
Woody and Jessie will return to the Big Thunder Ranch Halloween Roundup, where you can participate in crafts projects and watch live pumpkin carving demonstrations.
HalloweenTime at the Disneyland Resort runs September 25 to November 1, 2009. Don’t forget, MousePlanet is hosting two unofficial “MousePlanet Nights at Trick-or-Treat Party” this year. These meets are scheduled for Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 30, and will be hosted by MousePlanet staff and MousePad Community Leaders. Join the discussion and get more information on our MousePad discussion board (link). If you’re planning to attend, be sure to let us know so we can have enough treats for everyone!
New hotel and ticket package for SoCal residents
Disneyland has a new offer for Southern California residents, a 2-night hotel package with 2-Day Park Hopper tickets starting at $490 for two adults (link). The offer is valid for arrivals between October 1 and December 23, 2009, making it ideal for people looking to take a quick trip to the Resort to experience either the HalloweenTime or Holiday promotions. Packages must be booked by December 22, 2009
The $490 price is based on a standard room at the Paradise Pier Hotel, and does not include taxes and Resort fees. Other hotels are available at a higher price. The package is not available November 25, 2009 through November 27, 2009, and the tickets expire December 24, 2009. This package includes one Magic Morning admission. The tickets included with this offer expire on December 23, 2009, and can be upgraded to an annual passport on or before the last day of use. Note that the package terms state that proof of residency is required at check in.
Room-only Annual Passholder and Fall Getaway rates at the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders can now make reservations for the Disneyland Resort hotels using the new “AP8” rates that were released last week. Non-passholders can take advantage of Fall Getaway discounts (which in some cases are even better than the AP rates).
These room-only offers start at $154 per night at the Paradise Pier Hotel, not including taxes and Resort fees, and include one Magic Morning admission. There is no residency restriction stated in the terms of the offer (link). This offer is valid for arrivals between October 4 and December 23, 2009.
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Ask not what Disney will give you…
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo is expected to announce the next marketing campaign for the Disney Parks on September 29th. 2010 is Disneyland’s 55th anniversary, as well as the lead-in year to what is expected to be a major celebration of the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park, so it seems the company is on the hook for another major promotion. Just don’t expect a repeat of the “Free on your Birthday” campaign, or another million free hats and lanyards. After three years of Disney giving prizes to visitors, it seems that 2010 is the year that you’ll be asked to give back… to your community at least. Details are sketchy, but it sounds like Disney fans will be encouraged to get out there and volunteer with a Disney-approved charity, and in the process can earn free park admission or other rewards.
MouseAdventure’s Summer Warm UpQuest #11 will be a snap for those regular readers of the weekly Walt Disney World Resort Update (link). The numeric portion of the answer from Quest #9 is the password you’ll need to open Quest #11—if you need to check your work, download the Quest 9 answer key (link). Remember, you can solve this quest at home using information found online at MousePlanet.com. Once you think you’ve solved the puzzle, visit our MousePad discussion boards and post your answer (link). The first person* to post the correct answer to our MousePad discussion boards will win their very own copy of the BRAND NEW MouseAdventure: Vacation packet #1, filled with quests from the Disneyland Resort. Good luck! *If you have previously won a prize during the Summer Warm Up, you are not eligible to win again. We recommend that you not post an answer until someone else has correctly solved the quest. The Inaugural MouseAdventure event at Walt Disney World will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2009! The day will begin with a private breakfast at the Odyssey Center prior to park opening, followed by a six-hour fun-filled race around Epcot park for a fresh look at things in the park that you never noticed before! The first part of the game will be in the classic MouseAdventure format, sending you on quests throughout Future World. After completion of that portion, teams will engage in an Enchanted Race around World Showcase to the finish line! For more information or to register, go to the MouseAdventure page (link)! Don’t forget to sign up for the MouseAdventure Newsletter to stay up on the latest MouseAdventure news (link). Registration is now open for MouseAdventure Holiday: Reindeer Games There is still room for your team to join our first-ever holiday edition of our popular MouseAdventure event. This family-friendly format is a great way to enjoy the holiday season at Disneyland, and is perfect for new teams who want to try their skills at MouseAdventure. |
This and That
…MousePlanet reader sjhanksaz uncovered a great coupon for the Coldstone Creamery at the Park Vue Inn, just across Harbor from the Disneyland Resort (link). The coupon lets you purchase four ice cream sundaes (two adult portions and two child portions, each with one mix-in) for just $10, a substantial savings. The coupon expires June 15, 2010.
…Two riders were injured last week in an accident on Knott’s Berry Farm’s Xcellerator roller coaster, according to the Orange County Register (link). The paper reports that a cable snapped just after the ride vehicle left the boarding station, lacerating the leg of a 12-year-old boy. A copy of the on-ride video showing the incident is posted on YouTube.
…The Taqueria at Tortilla Jo’s in Downtown Disney is currently closed for contruction of a new margarita bar. The Taqueria is expected to reopen in early October, and will still offer the same counter-service menu, plus a new menu of cocktails and margaritas. The bar will take up some of the space of the existing lobby, and a new patio is being constructed to meet state requirements for an enclosed seating area where alcohol is served.
…Visitors planning trips to the Disneyland Resort should make a point to check the Current Refurbishment/Attraction Closures section each week for the most recent updates. The Disneyland Resort Web site currently only publishes refurbishment information about six weeks in advance. Be sure to check the most recent Park Update (link) for the latest changes, as MousePlanet does not edit past Park Updates to reflect changes.
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Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Disneyland
- Bank of Main Street – closed through October 2 for renovation into the new Disney Gallery.
- Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years – closed through December 16 to return Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln to the Main Street Opera House.
- The Enchanted Cottage – closed through November 4 for refurbishment.
- Casey Jr. Circus Trains – closed through November 19 for refurbishment.
- Storybook Land Canal Boats – closed through November 19 for refurbishment.
- Space Mountain – closed through September 24 to install the Halloween overlay.
- Haunted Mansion – closed through September 24 to install the Halloween overlay.
- Celebration Ranch – closed through September 24 to install the Halloween overlay.
- Gadget’s Go Coaster – closed through October 26 for refurbishment.
- Pirates of the Caribbean – closed September 28 to October 2 for refurbishment.
- Blue Bayou Restaurant – closed September 28 to October 2 for refurbishment.
- Sailing Ship Columbia – closed October 5–7 for deck oiling.
- Indiana Jones Adventure – closed October 5–8.
Disney’s California Adventure
Construction-related closures:
- The Vineyard Room – closed. No announcement has been made about a potential replacement for this restaurant, but an employee publication lists October 4, 2009 as the return date.
- Golden Dreams – closed. The building that once house this film-based attraction has been demolished, and will eventually be replaced with the new Little Mermaid ride.
- Burger Invasion – closed. No announcement has been made about a potential replacement for this former McDonald’s location, but an employee publication lists May 12, 2011 as the return date.
- Paradise Pier Lagoon – currently drained while workers complete several construction projects in the area. The Lagoon was scheduled to be refilled after Labor Day, but construction delays have moved the date back to mid-October.
- Golden State Amphitheater – area closed for construction of new viewing area for Disney’s World of Color water show. The area is scheduled to reopen December 18, 2009.
- Corn Dog Castle – closed due to construction in the area. An employee publication lists May 26, 2011 as the return date. During the renovation, corn dogs are available at Bountiful Valley Farmer’s Market.
- Souvenir 66 – closed due to construction in the area. An employee publication lists May 26, 2011 as the return date.
- Orange Stinger – closed through April 28, 2010 for refurbishment and renovation into the Silly Symphonies Swings.
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.
Come out and play with MousePlanet!The MousePlanet crew is planning a series of social events for readers, and you’re invited!MousePlanet is hosting two unofficial “MousePlanet Nights at Trick-or-Treat Party” this year. These meets are scheduled for Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 30, and will be hosted by MousePlanet staff and MousePad Community Leaders. Join the discussion and get more information on our MousePad discussion board (link). If you’re planning to attend, be sure to let us know so we can have enough treats for everyone! Come CHOCWalk with MousePlanet – Sunday, October 18. Join MousePlanet staff and readers for the 2009 CHOC/Disneyland Resort Walk in the Park. CHOC has really upgraded its Web site this year, and it’s even easier for you to support team MousePlanet. You can:
Visit our MousePad discussion boards to meet other members of Team MousePlanet and discuss the Walk (link).
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Park Events
If you know of any events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, let us know.
Fall
- HalloweenTime at the Disneyland Resort – September 25 to November 1, 2009 (link).
- Utah Education Association convention (UEA, a.k.a. “Utah Escapes to Anaheim”) – October 1–2, 2009. (Link). Expect unusually large attendance levels 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. Some Utah schools will close October 16th, possibly generating a second wave of visitors.
- Sukkot at the Disneyland Resort – early October 2009 (link). To celebrate the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, PureTiyulim.com will host a Sukkah on the Dream Lawn of the Disneyland Hotel, and present a concert by Jewish entertainer Lipa in the Festival Arena October 6, 2009. Visit the event Web site for details and tickets.
- 2009 Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party – October 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 & 31. A separate ticket costume party at Disney’s California Adventure. Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders can purchased tickets now through the Passholder Web site (link). All other visitors can purchase tickets through the event Web site (link).
- MousePlanet nights at Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party – Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 30. Come meet some of the MousePlanet staff, MousePad Community Leaders and your fellow readers at one of two Trick-or-Treat parties. Purchase tickets in advance through the Disneyland Web site, and be sure to let us know which night you’re planning to attend by posting on our MousePad discussion board so we can have enough treats for everyone (link).
- 12th annual Gays Days at the Disneyland Resort (unofficial event) – October 2–4, 2009. Event attendance will be higher at Disneyland on Saturday, DCA on Sunday (link).
- CHOC/Disneyland Resort Walk in the Park – Sunday, October 18, 2009. Team MousePlanet will once again participate in this event, and you are invited to register to walk with us (click here to register). Visit our MousePad discussion boards to meet other members of Team MousePlanet and discuss the Walk (link).
Winter
- Holiday Parade Filming – Saturday, November 7. [Subject to change] The annual taping of the Disneyland portions of the Walt Disney World Christmas special usually involves short, live performances by various musical guests and a shortened performance of the holiday parade at or near park opening.
- Candlelight Processional – Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6. The narrator has not yet been announced, and details of the dining package offering has not been released.
- Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort – November 13, 2009 to January 3, 2010
2010
- 5th Annual Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – September 3-5, 2010. Registration is now open (link).
Current Discounts & Promotions
Several current promotions offer discounted admission to the Disneyland Resort. For your convenience, we have grouped the discount offers based on the number of days the tickets are valid. Check out the category that best matches the amount of time you plan to spend at the resort, and pick the offer that works best for you. And keep those tips coming—let us know if you find a better or different offer, so we can share it with other readers!
This first section is a list of discounts on ticket-only purchases. Though it has become more common in recent years, Disneyland tickets are rarely offered at deep discounts unless you are a resident of Southern California or Northern Mexico. For residents outside that area, the best discounts available tend to be simple advance purchase discounts.
If you know of any additional discounts, offers, promotions, or contests that should be listed in this section, drop us a line (link).
One Day, One Park Ticket – Regularly $72/$62 One Day Park Hopper – Regularly $97/$87 |
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Two Day Park Hopper – Regularly $151/$131 |
AOCVCB 2-Day Park Hopper Ticket ($149/$129) – The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $2 off the box-office price for both adults and children. You can now print these tickets at home, though a $1 per-ticket convenience fee applies. If the $1 per ticket net savings isn’t enough of an incentive to pre-purchase your tickets, think of all the time you’ll save by not having to stand in line at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths (link). |
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Three Day Park Hopper – Regularly $204/$174 |
Advance Purchase 3-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($179/$149) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. Available at the Disneyland Web site (link) where shipping is included if you order more than 10 days prior to your travel date. Also available from AAA offices in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah (not currently listed at the AAA Web site, you may need to call your local office). Disney Stores (California), Safeway supermarkets (California and Arizona), and certain travel agents may also sell these tickets. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (an $11/day value)
Advance Purchase 3-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($179/$149) – available through the Disneyland Web site (link). You can print these tickets at home, though the tickets from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Web site (see below) are slightly less expensive. AOCVCB 3-Day Bonus Ticket ($174/$144) – The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $5 off the advance purchase price for both adults and children. You can now print these tickets at home, though a $1 per-ticket convenience fee applies. If the $4 per ticket net savings isn’t enough of an incentive to pre-purchase your tickets, think of all the time you’ll save by not having to stand in line at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Tickets include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). Disney’s Armed Forces Salute 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket (Free/$94) – [Extended through September 2009] Each active or retired member of the U.S. military can receive one complimentary three-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” Park Hopper ticket valid for admission to both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks. During the offer period, active or retired US military personnel also may make a one-time purchase of an adult or child three-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” Park Hopper ticket for up to five family members (including spouse) or friends for the price of an adult 1-Day Park Hopper ticket. Disneyland Resort hotels are also offering special room rates for active or retired military personnel. For example, at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, active or retired members of the military and their families may find hotel rooms starting at $119 per night during value season, with great savings during other times of the offer period. This offer is extended through September 30, 2009, and the number of rooms available at these special rates is limited. For information regarding “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” at the Disneyland Resort, or to make reservations, military personnel may call 714/956-6424. Full details of the offer, including eligibility guidelines and other restrictions, are posted on our MousePad discussion board (link). |
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Four Day Park Hopper – Regularly $229/$199 |
Costco 4-Day Park Hopper Ticket ($159.95) – A special offer for Costco members who are also residents of Southern California (link). Unlike some recent offers, this ticket has no “fuse” – you can use the first admission today, and have almost a full year to use the remaining admission days before the ticket expires on August 23, 2010. The ticket is blocked out the week between Christmas and New Years (inclusive of both holidays), and for the week of March 26 to April 4, which gives you an idea of what Disneyland expects to be the peak Spring Break period. The ticket is not blocked out on any other holidays – including Labor Day, Thanksgiving or even the 4th of July – and can be upgraded to any Annual Passport except the SoCal Select pass. The Costco Web site states in three different places – including a bold, bright red headline – that visitors “Must reside within ZIP codes 90000-93599” and that “Proof of residency required upon redemption.” The ticket you purchase at Costco is a valid admission ticket, and you can take it directly to a main entrance gate to use it. We’ve been told that, to prevent the unauthorized “transfer” of tickets between visitors (ie, you use the first two days of the ticket and give it to a friend to use the second two days), visitors will be required to write their name on the ticket when it is first used for admission, and to show ID with that same name upon subsequent admissions. Obviously minor children will be exempt from the ID requirement, but will also be required to write their name on the ticket when it is first used. Adults should plan to have ID with them to use the ticket. Advance Purchase 4-Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($194/$164) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. Available at the Disneyland Web site (link) where shipping is included if you order more than 10 days prior to your travel date. Also available from AAA offices in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah (not currently listed at the AAA Web site, you may need to call your local office). Disney Stores (California), Safeway supermarkets (California and Arizona), and certain travel agents may also sell these tickets. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (an $11/day value). Advance Purchase 4-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($194/$164) – available through the Disneyland Web site (link). You can print these tickets at home, though the tickets from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Web site (see below) are slightly less expensive. AOCVCB 4-Day Bonus Ticket ($189/$159) – The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $5 off the advance purchase price for both adults and children. You can now print these tickets at home, though a $1 per-ticket convenience fee applies. If the $4 per ticket net savings isn’t enough of an incentive to pre-purchase your tickets, think of all the time you’ll save by not having to stand in line at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Tickets include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). |
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Five Day Park Hopper – Regularly $249/$219 |
Advance Purchase 5-Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($204/$174) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. Available at the Disneyland Web site (link) where shipping is included if you order more than 10 days prior to your travel date. Also available from AAA offices in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah (not currently listed at the AAA Web site, you may need to call your local office). Disney Stores (California), Safeway supermarkets (California and Arizona), and certain travel agents may also sell these tickets. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (an $11/day value). AOCVCB 5-Day Bonus Ticket ($199/$169) – The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $5 off the advance purchase price for both adults and children. You can now print these tickets at home, though a $1 per-ticket convenience fee applies. If the $4 per ticket net savings isn’t enough of an incentive to pre-purchase your tickets, think of all the time you’ll save by not having to stand in line at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Tickets include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). |
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Six Day Park Hopper – Regularly $254/$224 |
Advance Purchase 6-Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($209/$179) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. Available at the Disneyland Web site (link) where shipping is included if you order more than 10 days prior to your travel date. Also available from AAA offices in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah (not currently listed at the AAA Web site, you may need to call your local office). Disney Stores (California), Safeway supermarkets (California and Arizona), and certain travel agents may also sell these tickets. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (an $11/day value). Advance Purchase 6-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket for the Price of 4 Days ($194/$164) – Disneyland’s new Summer promotion offers two extra days of park admission when you purchase a 3-Day or longer Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket. These tickets must be purchased before your trip, either through the Disneyland Web site or as part of your vacation package. You can NOT purchase this promotional ticket from the Disneyland Resort ticket booths, so plan ahead! The Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus tickets expire 13 days after first day of use or 10/13/09, whichever occurs first, and each day of use constitutes one full day of use. |
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Deluxe Annual Passport – Regularly $289 |
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2009 Southern California CityPass $259/$219 |
2009 Southern California CityPass ($259/$219) – This pass includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort park ticket (including one early-entry day), and single-day admission to either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Wild Animal Park, as well as Sea World San Diego and Universal Studios Hollywood. The CityPass expires 14 days after first use at any location. Purchase CityPass through the Disneyland Web site (link) or onsite at the ticket booths of Disneyland Resort or the other theme parks included in the pass. You can also purchase directly from the CityPass Web site (link) though this has a minimum $7.50 shipping charge (no shipping charge from the Disney Web site if purchased more than 10 days in advance). You can also purchase the Southern California City Pass online from Costco at a cost of $227/$192 (link), 5% surcharge if not a Costco member, and shipping fees apply. Booklets may be available for sale in some stores but varies widely. If you want to buy in person it would be best to call ahead and confirm availability. If you do buy at Costco, you will initially purchase a large plastic container that you must trade for ticket books prior to leaving Costco! |
Hotel/Travel Packages
Save $400 on a 4-Day/4-Night Disneyland Resort vacation package. The offer is valid for arrivals August 23 through December 20, 2009, and starts at $87 per person, per day with accommodations at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and a four-day park hopper ticket. The offer is not valid November 25–27, 2009. Annual passholders can book the same package—without the ticket requirement—through Costco travel or directly through the Walt Disney Travel Company, though the Costco version of the offer also includes the perks listed below.
Costco Travel Packages – Many different travel packages including visits to Disneyland and Disneyland hotels are available through Costco.com. When purchasing a Costco Disneyland travel package, extras that will be included are: Mickey’s Toontown Madness admission (currently available Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, and Saturdays), a character breakfast collectible pin and lanyard, and a Costco luggage tag per person, plus a $20 Disneyland Resort gift card per package.
Disney’s Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – Package includes accomodations one of the three resort hotels or at one of 40 Good Neighbor hotels; Souvenir Park Hopper ticket with voucher for admission to Mickey’s Toontown Morning Madness, plus one Magic Morning (early entry) for three-day or longer Park Hoppers; preferred seating at four DCA attractions (Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, Muppet*Vision 3D, It’s Tough to be a Bug!, Golden Dreams); Preferred Showing of Turtle Talk with Crush (Priority Viewing at the first Turtle Talk with Crush show of the day, on any one day – one voucher per Guest); Disney Dream coin keepsake (one per package), luggage tag and lanyard with pin; a Downtown Disney Fun Card; and a “Character Call” from Mickey, Minnie, Goofy or Crush. Contact Disney Travel or your favorite travel agent.
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Other Discounts
Character Dining Vouchers – Discounted character dining vouchers are available for purchase online, in advance of your trip, through MousePlanet sponsor Get Away Travel (link).
Disney Visa Discounted Stroller Rental – If you have a Disney Visa card you can rent up to two strollers at a discount of 50% at either Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure. This offer is valid only at the Main Gate rental locations at each park.
Rainforest Cafe Safari Club – Membership in the Rainforest Cafe gets you a 10% discount on entrees for up to four people. It also gets you priority seating if available, which can make a huge difference on busy days. Additionally, after signing up, your membership card will be mailed to you and be accompanied by a $10 award good for your next visit to a Rainforest Cafe. So if you know you will be eating there while at Disneyland and have a Rainforest Cafe local to you, it may make sense to prejoin the Safari Club so that you can use the award during your trip. See the Rainforest Cafe Web site for details (link).
ESPNZone MVP Club – Membership in the MVP Club does not offer any discounts on food. However, once a member you can make an online reservation for your party up to three days in advance and will get a 25% increase in points purchased when playing games in the Sports Arena (and 40 bonus points at activation). You must register online and your membership card will then be mailed to you within two weeks. The card must then be activated at any ESPNZone by the person who signed up for the card and ID will be required (link).
AAA Restaurant Discounts – AAA (American Automobile Association) members can receive a 10% discount (excluding alcohol) at Plaza Inn, Wine Country Trattoria Ariel’s Grotto, PCH Grill, and Goofy’s Kitchen.
Park Schedule/Blockout Dates
DL: Disneyland
DCA: Disney’s California Adventure
Annual Pass blockout dates:
- SL – Southern California Select Annual Pass
- SC – Southern California Annual Pass
- DX – Deluxe Annual Pass
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- MM – Magic Morning at Disneyland
- TT – Toontown Morning Madness at Disneyland
- Grad Nite
- MTT – Mickey’s Trick-or-Treat Party at DCA
9/20 | 9/21 | 9/22 | 9/23 | 9/24 | 9/25 | 9/26 |
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DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-8p SL MM |
DL: 9a-6p
DCA: 10a-6p
TT |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-6p MM |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-6p TT |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-6p
MM |
DL: 9a-12a
DCA: 10a-8p TT
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DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC MM / TT |
9/27 | 9/28 | 9/29 | 9/30 | 10/1 | 10/2 | 10/3 |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL MM |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-6p
TT |
DL: 9a-8p
DCA: 10a-6p MM |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-6p TT |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-6p
MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-8p TT
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DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC MM / TT |
10/4 | 10/5 | 10/6 | 10/7 | 10/8 | 10/9 | 10/10 |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL MM |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-6p
TT |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-6p MM |
DL: 10a-8p
DCA: 10a-6p TT |
DL: 9a-10p
DCA: 10a-6p
MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-8p TT
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DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC MM / TT |
10/11 | 10/12 | 10/13 | 10/14 | 10/15 | 10/16 | 10/17 |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 8a-11p
DCA: 10a-6p
TT |
DL: 9a-9p
DCA: 10a-6p MM |
DL: 9a-9p
DCA: 10a-6p TT |
DL: 9a-11p
DCA: 10a-5p
MM |
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-6p TT
|
DL: 8a-12a
DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC MM / TT |
Visit our Annual Passholders Blockout Dates page to see more dates. You can see future calendar schedules at Disneyland. As always, specifics are subject to change without notice (or occasionally, without us noticing) so when information conflicts between what is presented here and that presented by Disney, it is best to assume Disney’s information is correct.
Visit the Park Hours section of our Disneyland Park guide for additional details about Magic Morning and Toontown Morning Madness, including available attractions.
Entertainment schedule: Go directly to the Disneyland Resort schedule for this week at Disneyland.com here.