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April 5, 2010 by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix

Update for April 5 – April 11, 2010

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News and Views

Earthquake rattles Disneyland Resort | Spring Break and crowd forecasts | Resort construction | This and That

Earthquake rattles Disneyland Resort

Spring break usually makes for a slow news week at the Disneyland Resort, but an earthquake that measured 7.2 on the Richter scale in Baja California Sunday afternoon created a bit of excitement inside the parks. Disneyland, following what spokeswoman Suzi Brown called “normal protocol after seismic activity of any consequence,” closed all attractions immediately following the earthquake, and sent maintenance crews to physically inspect each one for damage. As riders were evacuated from rides, a process that took as long as an hour at some attractions, cast members also cleared visitors from attraction queues. With nowhere to go, thousands of visitors filled park benches, claimed tables at park restaurants, or just grabbed a bit of sidewalk to wait out the downtime, while others just decided to leave for the day.

The first rides reopened about an hour after the quake struck; by 7 p.m. all rides had reopened except Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The Resort reported no damage and no injuries as a result of the trembler, though there were conflicting reports that guests were stuck in an elevator used to provide wheelchair access to Star Tours after the quake. Brown explained that the elevator did stop during the quake, but said that it was immediately functional and that there was “no entrapment.”

Spring Break and crowd forecast

The Resort enters the final stretch of Spring Break this week, and locals taking advantage of the Southern California “2Fer” ticket are adding to the usual holiday crowds. On Sunday, Disney’s California Adventure seemed more crowded than Disneyland, with wait times for Mickey’s Fun Wheel in DCA exceeding the standby queue for Space Mountain in Disneyland, and the popular Toy Story Midway Mania ride had lines topping one hour.

Next Sunday (April 11) will likely be fairly busy as holders of the Southern California annual pass return after a two-week blockout period; the following Monday (April 12) sees the return of the Southern California Select passholders following their Spring Break blockout. April 12 is also the last day to purchase and activate a Southern California “2Fer” ticket, and visitors have 30 days to use their second admission. Since most people who purchase a 2Fer ticket use the first admission at Disneyland, DCA sees a big attendance boost as visitors return to use their second day.

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The 2010 Disney’s California Food and Wine Festival begins April 16. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Looking ahead, Disney’s California Adventure should be fairly busy the weekend of April 16-18 for the debut of the 2010 Disney’s California Food and Wine Festival. Expect extra crowding Friday and Sunday evenings as passholders pack the park for for the final farewell performances of Disney’s Electrical Parade before it “glows away” to Walt Disney World for a summer or two. [Hint for Premium passholders – catch the parade Saturday night, when the rest of the passes are blocked out].

Resort construction update

Work continues on several construction projects around the Resort, with one crew even working Easter Sunday to complete the stage being constructed as part of the new boardwalk along the waterfront edge of the Paradise Pier park / World of Color viewing area. The photos below show the stage in the raised position; photos from past Updates show the stage in the lowered position, flush with the rest of the boardwalk. We expect to see the construction walls removed from around the park sometime this week, the area will likely remain closed to the public for a little longer so workers can finish the boardwalk, stage and fountain.

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The walls will probably come down this week, but the new viewing area will remain off limits while work continues. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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The new stage, just as it begins to rise above boardwalk level. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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The stage rests near performance level, several feet above the boardwalk. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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The viewing area is still marked with barrier tape and caution signs. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

A new boardwalk is also under construction around the base of the Silly Symphony Swings, and the shade structures are visible behind the construction tarps. The Golden Zephyr reopened last week after being refurbished and repainted.

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Shade structures are under construction for the new boardwalk around the base of the Silly Symphony Swings. The new green rail of the ride platform is also visible. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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Shade structures are under construction for the new boardwalk around the base of the Silly Symphony Swings. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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The Golden Zephyr reopened last week following refurbishment. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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A crane has been brought into the Little Mermaid construction site. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Over in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot, the repaving project continues, and a peek between the construction walls reveals tracks for the new Red Car line, set into a new brick surface. The walls will come down next week, just in time for the start of the Food & Wine Festival, but will return when the next phase of the Red Car project begins.

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A peek between the construction walls in Hollywood shows the new Red Car tracks and new street surface. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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Hollywood Blvd has been narrowed to create wider sidewalks on both sides of the street. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Inside Disneyland, the Rivers of America refurbishment continues, and the new docks are taking shape on both edges of the waterfront. The river is expected to reopen in one month.

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New docks are being construction along the Rivers of America. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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Gas lines used for Fantasmic snake across the riverbed. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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The island docks are also being rebuilt. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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Yellow safety rails surround the pit where the Fantasmic dragon is stored between performances. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

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The large water wheel has been removed during the refurbishment. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

MouseAdventure registration open

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This and That

…MousePlanet reader Cathy wrote last week to let us know that the Costco 4-Day Park Hopper Ticket, a special $160 ticket offered to Southern California residents, is no longer available from the Costco Web site. We checked with a local Costco and learned that the offer has “sold out,” and a buyer for the company tells us a new offer is being developed and will be released “soon.” If you already purchased the tickets, you have until August 23, 2010 to use any remaining days before the pass expires. [Update: it appears that some Costco stores still have the tickets in stock, though the offer has been pulled from the company Web site. Readers have reported seeing them at Costco stores in San Diego (Morena Blvd), Temecula, La Mesa and Garden Grove. We recommend calling your local store to check inventory before making a trip – the Costco item number for this ticket is 11492767.]

…For those who have been patiently waiting, much of the 2010 Graduation merchandise has finally arrived at the Disneyland Resort. Some of the merchandise is exclusively reserved for the Grad Nite events themselves, but other items, including the mini bean bag plush and grad ears are available to the public.

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The Jewel of Orleans shop closed this weekend after 13 years in New Orleans Square. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

…Disneyland’s Jewel of Orleans shop, operated by Dianne’s Estate Jewellery, closed its doors this weekend after 13 years inside Disneyland. MousePlanet’s Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix wrote about the store in 2001. Announcing the closure on their Web site, the owners said, “We are very sad to be closing our Disneyland location, the Jewel of Orleans. We would like to thank all of our wonderful clients for their many years of support, and also our fantastic cast members who made it happen.” The company will continue to operate their two Northern California stores. Disney has not yet announced future plans for the location, but area cast members have heard that the store may be used to sell high-end women’s accessories and handbags, like the Dooney & Bourke Disney purses just introduced at the Disneyland Resort.

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DCA’s Annual Passport processing center has a new home. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

…The Annual Passport processing center inside Disney’s California Adventure moved into the Greetings from California store last week. The Center previously relocated just this past January to Stage 12 in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot, but closed a few weeks ago so the building could be converted for use by the Food & Wine Festival. Disneyland’s AP processing center remains open at the Plaza Pavilion.

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Ariel’s Grotto doesn’t have a “gowns required” dress code, but the merchandise display outside the character dining restaurant might lead you to believe otherwise. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

…A new princess merchandise cart has opened outside Ariel’s Grotto in DCA, offering clothing, accessories and autograph books to those heading to the restaurant’s princess character meal.

…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

  • 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).
  • Little Red Wagon (Corn Dog Wagon) – closed through May 4 for refurbishment.
  • Tomorrowland Terrace – closed through July 2 for refurbishment. The Jedi Training Academy show is still offered while the restaurant is closed.
  • Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed April 12–16 and April 19–23 for additional work following a recent refurbishment.
  • Disneyland Monorail – closed April 19 & 20 for refurbishment.
  • Disney Showcase – closed April 20 & 21 for refurbishment.
  • Disney Showcase Annex – closed April 26 & 27 for refurbishment.
  • Newsstand – closed April 26 through May 20 for refurbishment.
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – closed April 26 through May 16 for refurbishment.
  • King Arthur Carrousel – closed May 8 through 10 for refurbishment.

Disney’s California Adventure

Seasonal refurbishments:

  • Award Weiners – closed through April 14.
  • Princess Dot Puddle Park – closed April 12–16 and April 19–23 for refurbishment.
  • Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – closed April 12 through May 20 for refurbishment.

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 26.
  • 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 May 28 for refurbishment and renovation into the Silly Symphonies Swings.
  • Golden Vine Trattoria – closed through April 26.
  • Tower of Terror Fastpass – not offered April 15 through August 15 due to construction of the connector between Bug’s Land and Tower of Terror.
  • Bug’s Land / Tower of Terror connector – the temporary connector path will be closed April 19 through August 15 to allow construction of a more permanent route between the two lands.

Note: Refurbishment schedules are estimates only. All information is subject to change without notice. To get the most recent updates, call Disneyland at (714) 781-7290.


Resort Events

Check here to see if a large convention, competition or park event might fall during your next trip to the Disneyland Resort. If you know of any events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail (link).

Spring/Summer

  • Final performances of Disney’s Electrical Parade – Nightly at 9 p.m. through Sunday, April 11; with a final farewell weekend April 16 to 18. The parade will be shipped to Walt Disney World for that Resort’s Summer Nightastic promotion, and is not expected to return to California until at least 2012.
  • Disney’s California Food and Wine Festival – Daily, April 16 through May 31. A limited schedule of the signature and complimentary events is now available on the event Web site (link).
  • Bats Day in the Fun Park (unofficial event) – April 30 through May 1. Billed as a “dark alternative subculture gathering” (but more commonly known as Goth Day), this weekend event includes several on- and off-property gatherings (link).
  • 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 close earlier on these nights to prepare for the after-hours graduation parties.
  • MouseAdventure 10th Anniversary Events – Advanced Division May 22 & 23; Basic Division May 23; Day at the Park (non competitive) June 6. Registration is now open for the Advanced and Basic divisions (link). Registration for the Day at the Park division opens Tuesday, March 30 (link).
  • Summer Nightastic! at the Disneyland Resort – Daily, June 11 through Aug. 29. The summer promotion includes Fantasmic and the “Magical” fireworks show in Disneyland, plus the opening (still to be announced) of the World of Color show.
  • 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game – Tuesday, July 13. Angel Stadium plays host to the 2010 All-Star Game. The Anaheim Convention Center also hosts the Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest July 9-13. Both events should bring added crowds to the Disneyland Resort during what might already be a busy week as Disneyland marks its 55th Anniversary.
  • 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

  • Destination D – September 24 and 25 at the Disneyland Resort (link). Open only to D23 members, tickets will be available this summer.
  • 5th Annual Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – September 3–5. Registration is now open (link).
  • 4th Annual Not Back to School Days Rally and Conference (unofficial event) – September 8–11. Event includes education and social opportunities for home educators (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.

2011

  • D23 Expo – August 19-21, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center (link). Tickets for the D23 Expo 2011 will go on sale August 19, 2010.

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).

    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.

    Premier Annual Passport: $700 [Valid at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort]
    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 $239.99/$204.99 (link), which includes free UPS shipping. A 5% surcharge for non-members, and shipping fees to members in Alaska and Hawaii may 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 Two More Days & Nights Free offer –This latest deal offers a five-night, five-day Disneyland Resort vacation package for the price of a three-night, three-day package, giving you two “free” hotel nights and two additional days of theme park admission. The offer is valid for arrivals May 1 and Sept. 26, 2010, and you must book by September 1, 2010 to receive this discount. You can choose to stay either at a Disneyland Resort Hotel or at one of the Good Neighbor Hotels. To book, call your favorite travel agent, book online at www.disneyland.com, or call the Walt Disney Travel Company at 800-854-3104.

Disneyland Resort Summer hotel discounts–If you are a Disneyland Resort annual passholder or already have valid admission for your next visit, you can take advantage of a second promotion that offers discounts at the three Disneyland Resort hotels with a minimum 2-night stay. The discounts are 40% at the Grand Californian Hotel, 35% at the Disneyland Hotel and 30% at the Paradise Pier Hotel. The offer is valid for arrivals May 1 and Sept. 26, 2010, and you must book by September 1, 2010 to receive this discount. To book, call your favorite travel agent, book online at www.disneyland.com, or call the Walt Disney Travel Company at 800-854-3104.

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).


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





4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7

4/8

4/9 4/10
DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-10p

SL/SC

MM

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-10p

SL/SC

TT

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-10p

SL/SC

MM

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-10p

SL/SC

TT

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-10p

SL/SC

MM

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-10p

SL/SC

TT

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-10p

SL/SC/DX

MM / TT

4/11 4/12 4/13 4/14

4/15

4/16 4/17
DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 9a-9p

SL

MM

DL: 9a-11p

DCA: 9a-7p

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: 9a-9p

SL

TT

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 9a-9p

SL/SC/DX

MM / TT

4/18 4/19 4/20 4/21

4/22

4/23 4/24
DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 9a-9p

SL

MM

DL: 9a-11p

DCA: 9a-7p

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: 9a-9p

SL

TT

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 9a-9p

SL/SC/DX

MM / TT

4/25 4/26 4/27 4/28

4/29

4/30 5/1
DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 9a-10p

SL

MM

DL: 9a-9p

DCA: 9a-7p

TT

DL: 9a-9p

DCA: 9a-7p

MM

DL: 9a-9p

DCA: 9a-7p

TT

DL: 9a-9p

DCA: 9a-7p

MM

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 9a-9p

SL

TT

DL: 8a-12a

DCA: 10a-9p

SL/SC/DX

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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