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Disneyland Resort Update

January 25, 2010 by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix

Update for January 25 – 31, 2010

Go directly to: News & Views | Current Refurbishment/Attraction Closures | Park Events | Discounts and Promotions | Park Schedule/Blockout Dates

News and Views

…but it pours, man, it pours | A refurbishment for the refurbishment schedule | Animation Abomination | DCA construction update | This and That

…but it pours, man, it pours

Like the song says, it never rains in southern California—it pours. The biggest news coming from the Disneyland Resort last week was how the parks—especially Disneyland—were holding up in the face of a massive winter storm that brought pounding rainfall, a tornado warning, and even a brief hail storm. The two theme parks closed early on Monday, Thursday and Friday due to the weather, and guests who were in the park during the storms posted photos of severe flooding on Main Street, U.S.A.

Disney’s California Adventure park seemed to fare better, but the High School Musical show was finally relocated indoors on Friday. Saturday’s performances of Celebrate: A Street Party were impacted by a power outage that impacted the northern half of Disneyland. Readers and cast members reported sporadic power outages Saturday afternoon that closed most of ToonTown and Fantasyland, and also Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the Disneyland Monorail system.

Visitors planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort this week should be aware that there is an 80% chance of rain in Anaheim again on Tuesday, though this storm system is not expected to be anywhere as severe as last week’s storm.

A refurbishment for the refurbishment schedule

The Disneyland Resort’s “subject to change without notice” refurbishment schedule changed after our Update was published last week, so visitors planning trips in the next few weeks should check the Current Refurbishment/Attraction Closures section below for the most recent information. Disneyland’s Main Street Cinema reopened a bit early, and fans will breathe a sigh of relief to know that the Cinema was not converted into another gift shop—it just looks as if the floor was replaced and the interior polished up. The Starcade is closed for refurbishment, and a peek through the windows shows that all of the arcade games have been removed, but no other work is evident.

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The Starcade is closed for refurbishment. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.</p>
<p>After spending almost a week draining the Rivers of America, the crews working on the project could not have been happy about last week’s rainfall, and workers were spotted at the construction site Sunday afternoon.</p>
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It’s amazing what you find when you drain the Rivers of America – even a pickup truck. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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The riverbed looks remarkably dry after last week’s storms… Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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…until you look a little closer. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Animation Abomination

If you missed David Koenig’s article “Animation Abomination” on MousePlanet last week (link), be sure to read it now to learn about the possible fate of DCA’s Animation Building lobby. David writes:

“Most of its interactive exhibits will remain. Its exterior is definitely going away, to be refaced as a period backdrop for the 1920s Red Car Trolley route currently being installed. The curbside paintbrushes that hid speakers have already been ripped out.

“The current plan has the lobby next on the demolition list. Rats. It’s my favorite acreage in all of DCA, my happy place, a shelter from the heat and the rain and (once the water show opens) the crowds, to recharge the batteries and be reminded, for the first time since I crossed the esplanade, what Disney parks are supposed to be all about.”

There’s much more in the article, including an update on the Rivers of America construction, and reported damage to Sleeping Beauty Castle.

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The Animation Building lobby may be facing a major overhaul. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

DCA construction update

Over in DCA, the refurbishment of the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail has been postponed, and the wine tasting counter has moved to an expanded location during the ongoing construction at the Golden Vine Trattoria. Cast members say that once World of Color opens this spring, both counters will be used to serve the expected crowds.

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The wine tasting counter has relocated during the construction. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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A striped canopy has been added to the Silly Symphony Swings platform. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Though most of the components of the World of Color show platform are still a mystery to the non-engineers among us, after months of observation you start to notice changes—even if you don’t know what they mean. This week, a series of wooden sticks have appeared on the platform, and our best guess is that these are depth markers, indicating the water level once the platform is submerged to the “hidden” level, the level at which it is supposed to rest during normal park hours. It also looks like the platform is less cluttered than it has been in recent weeks, which may indicate that workers are literally tying up the loose ends in preparation for the platform to be submerged.

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We don’t know what the wooden sticks are, but we’re guessing they indicate the water level once the platform is submerged. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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The back edge of the show platform. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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A look at the gap between platform sections. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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It doesn’t look like much has changed in the viewing area. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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Tarps protect planters and railings in the viewing area. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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Water feature by day, viewing area by night – we can only hope the new fountain drains better once it’s finished. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

This and That

…Last Tuesday, the owners of Dianne’s Estate Jewelry notified their employees that the Jewel of Orleans shop, which opened in Disneyland in 1997, is permanently closing its doors on Thursday, April 15. A public announcement was not planned until this week, but the company issued a confirmation after news of the closure was leaked to some Disney-oriented discussion boards. The company will continue to operate its two Northern California stores in Healdsburg and San Francisco (link), and plans to hold another Southern California trunk show shortly after the Disneyland location closes this spring.

The news has prompted some customers to ask what will become of the items they had placed on layaway. If you hold an open layaway item, contact the store to discuss your options, at (714) 956-3294, or by e-mail to jewel@diannesestatejewelry.com. The cast members at the store asked us to remind our readers that the San Francisco store is conveniently located near the Walt Disney Family Museum. Since Dianne’s only notified Disney of their decision to close the store last week, there is no word on what will go into the tiny space.

…The Disney Cruise Line will not offer fireworks for the Pirates IN the Caribbean deck party during the 2010 Northern European Cruises or the 2011 Alaska Cruises.

…The Fountain pool area (including the Redwood slide) at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel is closed for refurbishment through March 20. The Mariposa pool area, which was added during the Disney Vacation Club expansion, remains open for the use of all hotel guests. Guests may also “pool hop” to the Disneyland Hotel or Paradise Pier Hotels—just check with the front desk.

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Volunteers can sport these new t-shirts while they earn their Disney Day. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

…A new collection of apparel featuring Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog is on sale at the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney. The shirts are decorated with artwork used in the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” promotion, and come in adult and children’s sizes.

…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

  • Starcade – closed through February 1 for refurbishment.
  • Le Petit Chalet Gifts – closed through February 10 for refurbishment.
  • Magic Eye Theater / Honey, I Shrunk the Audience – closed to make room for the return of Captain EO sometime in February.
  • Rivers of America – closed through May 6 for major refurbishment. This also closes all attractions requiring use of the river: Sailing Ship Columbia, Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island and Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes, Mark Twain Riverboat (closed until May 14), as well as the Fantasmic! nighttime show (closed until May 27).
  • “it’s a small world“ – closed through January 28 for removal of the holiday overlay.
  • Tomorrowland Terrace– closed through July 2 for refurbishment. The Jedi Training Academy show will be offered while the restaurant is closed.
  • Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed February 1 to March 11 for refurbishment.

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Work continues on the Disneyland Hotel renovations. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Disney’s California Adventure

Seasonal refurbishments:

  • Francis’ Lady Bug Boogie – closed through February 4 for refurbishment.
  • Golden Zephyr – closed February 16 through April 2 for refurbishment.
  • Award Weiners – closed through April 18.

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The Fountain pool area is closed for refurbishment. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Construction-related closures:

  • The Vineyard Room – closed. No announcement has been made about a potential replacement for this restaurant, though work to expand the venue is reportedly part of the refurbishment that has the Golden Vine Trattoria closed through April 26th.
  • 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 24, 2011 as the return date.
  • Paradise Pier Lagoon – work continues on the World of Color installation.
  • Golden State Amphitheater – area closed for construction of new viewing area for Disney’s World of Color water show. The area is now scheduled to reopen in Spring 2010.
  • Corn Dog Castle – closed due to construction in the area. An employee publication lists March 24, 2011 as its 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 March 24, 2011 as its return date, and “Seaside Souvenirs” as the new name of the store.
  • Orange Stinger – closed through April 28 for refurbishment and renovation into the Silly Symphonies Swings.
  • Golden Vine Trattoria – closed through April 26.

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.


The Year to Volunteer

To assist MousePlanet readers who want to participate in The Year to Volunteer, we’re looking for readers to act as MousePlanet hosts at qualifying volunteer opportunities across the country. To help facilitate these activities, we’ve created a new MousePlanet Volunteers section of our MousePad discussion board devoted entirely to the Year to Volunteer events.

If you would like to coordinate and host a group volunteer event in your area, please visit our MousePad discussion board for more information on how to list your event (link). Hosts will be responsible for selecting a volunteer opportunity from the HandsOn Network site (which means you get to choose a program or organization that’s important to you!), and coordinating with local MousePlanet readers who want to volunteer for your activity. To give readers the most time to use their tickets, we encourage hosts to schedule their activities early in the year.

Hosts from across the country have already started discussions for their area, and are looking for local readers to join their activities. If you live in one of these areas and want more information about local events, please visit MousePad and join the discussion (link).


Park Events

If you know of any events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, let us know.

Spring/Summer

  • DCA 9th Anniversary – February 8. If past years are an indication, the anniversary will go entirely unmarked by the Resort.
  • Disney’s California Food and Wine Festival – Daily, April 16 to May 31. The schedule of signature and complimentary events has not yet been released.
  • Grad Night events – Thursdays May 20, 27, June 3, and 10, Wednesday June 16, Thursdays June 17 and 24. Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure will close earlier on these nights to prepare for the after-hours graduation parties.
  • Disneyland 55th Anniversary – July 17. No events have been announced to commemorate the anniversary.
  • NFFC–Disneyana Fan Club 2010 Disneyana Convention – July 13–17 (link).
  • NFFC–Disneyana Fan Club All Disneyana Show and Sale – Sunday July 18 (link).

Fall

  • 5th Annual Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – September 3-5, 2010. Registration is now open (link).
  • 13th annual Gays Days at the Disneyland Resort (unofficial event) – October 1–3, 2010. Event attendance will be higher at Disneyland on Saturday, DCA on Sunday (link).
  • Utah Education Association convention (UEA, a.k.a. “Utah Escapes to Anaheim”) – October 14–15, 2009. (Link). Expect unusually large attendance levels October 14-17 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.

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

    Southern California “2Fer” ($72/$62) – The Spring 2010 2Fer ticket offers residents of Southern California (ZIP Codes 90000–93599) and Northern Baja California (ZIP Codes 21000–22999) admission to either Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventure on one day, and then a second visit to the other park on another day within 30 days of the first visit. Ticket ticket is $72.00 for adults (ages 10 and older) and $62.00 for children (ages 3-9) The first use must occur by April 12, 2010.The 2fer ticket can be purchased online at Disneyland.com/2fer, and printed from home for immediate use. You can also purchase the ticket at participating Disney Stores; Vons, Pavilions, Albertsons, Ralphs, Stater Bros, Gelson’s or Food 4 Less grocery stores; Toys R Us; Dearden’s; Korea Daily; the Disney Desk at the Irvine Spectrum and other participating locations.

    Two Day Park Hopper – Regularly $151/$131

    Southern California Two Day Park Hopper ($97/$87) – Offered to residents of Southern California (ZIP Codes 90000–93599) and Northern Baja California (ZIP Codes 21000–22999) Ticket must be purchased by, and first use must occur by, April 12, 2010.

    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). These tickets are now valid through January 3, 2011.

    Three Day Park Hopper – Regularly $204/$174

    Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($149) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). The promotional Park Hopper ticket is valid January 5, 2010 thru April 29, 2010, and must be purchased in advance of your trip – you can’t get this discount at the ticket booths. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday).

    Advance Purchase 3-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($184/$154) – 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)

    AOCVCB 3-Day Bonus Ticket ($179/$149) – 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). These tickets are now valid through January 3, 2011.

    Four Day Park Hopper – Regularly $229/$199

    Promotional 4-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($161) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). The promotional Park Hopper ticket is valid January 5, 2010 thru April 29, 2010, and must be purchased in advance of your trip – you can’t get this discount at the ticket booths. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday).

    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 ($199/$169) – 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). These tickets are now valid through January 3, 2011.

    AOCVCB 4-Day Bonus Ticket ($194/$164) – 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).

    Five Day Park Hopper – Regularly $249/$219

    Promotional 5-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($169) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). The promotional Park Hopper ticket is valid January 5, 2010 thru April 29, 2010, and must be purchased in advance of your trip – you can’t get this discount at the ticket booths. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday).

    Advance Purchase 5-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).

    AOCVCB 5-Day Bonus Ticket ($204/$174) – 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). These tickets are now valid through January 3, 2011.

    Six Day Park Hopper – Regularly $254/$224

    Promotional 6-Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($173) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). The promotional Park Hopper ticket is valid January 5, 2010 thru April 29, 2010, and must be purchased in advance of your trip – you can’t get this discount at the ticket booths. “Bonus Tickets” include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday).

    Advance Purchase 6-Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($214/$184) – 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 (a $14/day value).

    Disneyland Resort Annual Passports

    No discounts currently available.

    Premium Annual Passport: $439
    Deluxe Annual Passport: $299
    Southern California Annual Passport: $219
    SoCal Select Annual Passport: $169

    2010 Southern California CityPass
    $269/$229

    2010 Southern California CityPass ($269/$229)– This pass includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket (including one early-entry day), a one-day admission to either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Wild Animal Park, as well as one-day admission to Sea World San Diego and Universal Studios Hollywood. The CityPass expires 14 days after first use at any location, and the first use must occur by January 3, 2011. 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 $249.99/$218.99 (link). A 5% surcharge for non-members, and shipping fees also apply to your purchase. 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

Disneyland Resort Buy 3, Get 2 Free offer –The Disneyland Resort’s new Spring deal gives you 2 free nights at a Disneyland Resort Hotel when you book three nights AND purchase a 5-day “promotional” Park Hopper ticket. The offer is valid for arrivals through April 29, 2010 with travel completed by May 4, 2010, and you must book by April 1, 2010 to receive this discount. This offer isn’t as good as past Buy 3, Get 2 offers, in which both the hotel stay and the park ticket were upgraded from three to five days, but it does cover the spring break period and the opening weekend of the World of Color show.

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.

Alaska Airlines Kids Fly Free – Alaska Airlines is repeating the popular “Kids Fly Free” promotion for travel to the Disneyland Resort. If you book an Alaska Airlines Southern California Vacations package for travel between January 5 and April 30, 2010, one child (age 2-11) can fly free with each paid adult (18 and older) ticket. Passengers who book three nights at a Disneyland Resort Hotel are eligible for the Buy-3,Get-2-Free promotion, and can also purchase discounted Park Hopper Bonus Tickets as part of their vacation package. If you book the package through alaskaair.com, you get 1500 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Bonus Miles per passenger. For more information, visit the Alaska Airlines Web site (link). You must book packages by April 1, 2010. Blackout dates of Jan. 15-17, Feb. 12-14, and Mar. 28 through Apr. 10, 2010 apply.

Disney’s Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – Package includes accommodations 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 location between Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure.

Rainforest Cafe Safari Club – Members of the Rainforest Cafe get priority seating when available (which makes a huge difference on busy days), and a 10% discount on entrees for up to four people. 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






1/24 1/25 1/26 1/27

1/28

1/29 1/30
DL: 9a-11p

DCA: 10a-8p

SL

MM

DL: 10a-8p

DCA: 10a-9p

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-9p

TT

DL: 8a-11p

DCA: 10a-8p

SL/SC

MM / TT

1/31 2/1 2/2 2/3

2/4

2/5 2/6
DL: 9a-11p

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: 10a-8p

DCA: 10a-6p

MM

DL: 9a-11p

DCA: 10a-8p

TT

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-9p

SL/SC

MM / TT

2/7 2/8 2/9 2/10

2/11

2/12 2/13
DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-10p

SL

MM

DL: 9a-9p

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: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-9p

TT

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-9p

SL/SC/DX

MM / TT

2/14 2/15 2/16 2/17

2/18

2/19 2/20
DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 9a-8p

SL/SC/DX

MM

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 9a-8p

SL/SC

TT

DL: 9a-11p

DCA: 9a-7p

MM

DL: 9a-11p

DCA: 9a-7p

TT

DL: 9a-11p

DCA: 9a-7p

MM

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-9p

TT

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-9p

SL/SC

MM / TT

2/21 2/22 2/23 2/24

2/25

2/26 2/27
DL: 8a-11p

DCA: 10a-9p

SL

MM

DL: 10a-8p

DCA: 10a-6p

TT

DL: 10a-8p

DCA: 10a-6p

MM

DL: 10a-7p

DCA: 10a-6p

TT

DL: 10a-8p

DCA: 10a-6p

MM

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-9p

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.

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