Disneyland Resort Update for February 29–March 6, 2016
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Disneyland adopts Seasonal Pricing | Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters opens March 7; passholders get preview on March 4 | Beyond the Berm | This and that… | Crowd Forecast
Disneyland adopts Seasonal Pricing for one-day tickets; ticket prices go up AND down
On Sunday, February 28, both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts introduced the Seasonal Pricing program for single-day admission, possibly the biggest change in Disneyland's admission strategy since the park discontinued attraction ticket books in favor of all-day passports. While most tickets increased in price 3 to 22 percent depending on level, the price of one ticket actually dropped for the first time in memory.
Disneyland Resort spokeswoman Suzi Brown tells MousePlanet in a written statement:
“The demand for our theme parks continues to grow, particularly during peak periods. In addition to expanding our parks, we are adopting seasonal pricing on our one-day ticket to help better spread visitation throughout the year. Multi-day tickets, annual passes and visiting during non-peak periods also provide our guests with options and savings.”
The new pricing creates three ticket “seasons”: Value, Regular, and Peak. At the Disneyland Resort, the price of a one-day adult admission ticket during Value season dropped from $99 to $95, while one-day admission during peak season increased to $119, an jump of 20%.
The extended queue was used at Pirates of the Caribbean to handle large crowds this weekend. Disneyland's new Seasonal Pricing system seeks to encourage some visitors to plan trips for less-crowded days of the year. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
At the Disneyland Resort, Value season is mostly weekdays during the school year, and represents about 30 percent of the calendar. Regular season includes the summer and most weekends, and represents 44 percent of the year. The rest of the year is Peak season, which covers holiday travel period, and weekends in December and July. Disney says the Seasonal calendar will be posted online eight to 11 months in advance, and is currently published through December 31 of this year.
Seasonal pricing does not apply to multi-day tickets or annual passports, which should be a relief to vacation planners (and travel agents), who feared the rumored new pricing system would add another layer of complexity. However, multi-day tickets were also subject to the second price hike in under a year, with increases of up to 9 percent. Disneyland last raised prices on October 4, 2015.
The new system creates a strange situation where it may be less expensive to purchase two one-day tickets than to purchase a two-day ticket, depending on when you visit. The cost for a one-day ticket for a Value season day is $95, whereas a two-day ticket is $195, or $97.50 per day. If you are visiting on two Value days and do not intend to purchase a park-hopper ticket, you save $5.00 by purchasing separate tickets for each day.
As we reported last week, Disney has been replacing the current printed ticket price signs at the main entrance ticket booths with new digital signs. Some of these signs were put into use starting Sunday, but other booths have printed placeholder signs where their digital monitor has yet to be installed.
New digital price signs are in use at some Disneyland Resort ticket booths, making it easier for Disney to display updated Seasonal Pricing details. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
We note that the new price signs at Disneyland present the cost of annual passports in terms of the monthly payment, instead of the total purchase price, where the old signs listed both the full price and the monthly payment price available to California residents. This might be another step towards a system where annual passports aren't truly annual, and passholders have the option to continue to pay a monthly “membership” fee at the then-current rate after their initial 12-month term expires (the company hinted at such a change when it stopped printing the expiration date on new annual passports).
There was a minor change to the monthly payment option available to California residents who purchase a new annual pass. The down payment for that pass has dropped to $95, the value of the least-expensive one-day ticket, so the monthly payments are adjusted upward by a few cents to make up the $4 difference over 12 months.
The 5-day ticket option was also removed from the new signs, but the ticket is still available for purchase online and at the Disneyland ticket booths.
There are no changes to parking or stroller rental fees. A chart of all new pricing is below.
The Wall Street Journal wrote about the possible change last October, quoting Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek as saying, “We have to look at ways to spread out our attendance throughout the year so we can accommodate demand and avoid bursting at the seams.”
Universal Studios Hollywood also implemented a new pricing structure earlier this year, charging a premium on peak days and for all same-day ticket purchases. Their new system has five pricing tiers. Universal Studios visitors can receive discounts of up to $20 when they visit on low-demand days, but only if they purchase a date-specific ticket online in advance.
Disney's Seasonal Pricing plan does not require visitors to select a specific date when purchasing tickets online, and the ticket price is the same online as at the ticket booths. A Value Season ticket is good on any Value Season day, and tickets can be upgraded to Regular or Peak season after purchase if the visitor decides to use it a different day.
Some media are referring to this pricing schedule as “dynamic pricing,” but that's somewhat of a misnomer. Disney's prices will be determined and published months in advance, and not subject to demand-based increases. As of publication time, Disney had released the seasonal calendar through the end of 2016. You won't get to Disneyland on a given Value season day and find that the company changed that day to Peak season pricing because of crowds.
MousePlanet has confirmed that tickets purchased prior to February 28 will be accepted on any day (Value, Regular or Peak) through the expiration date of that ticket.
Disneyland Resort – Prices Effective February 28, 2016
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Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters opens March 7; passholders get preview on March 4
The doors of Luigi's Casa Della Tires will open again next week to the public, when Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters officially opens at Disney California Adventure. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters is officially opening on March 7, Disneyland announced last week. The ride in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure replaces Luigi's Flying Tires, and Disney claims it is the first attraction in a U.S. Disney theme park to use a trackless ride system.
Annual passholders will have the first opportunity to experience the new ride on Friday, March 4, following two days of cast member previews. The ride will be open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday. Passholders need only show their valid AP at the attraction entrance to ride; no advance reservations is required.
It's possible that the ride will have unannounced “soft openings” on Saturday and Sunday, March 5 & 6, but we don't recommend making a special trip.
The height requirement for the new ride is 32 inches tall, and rider swap is available for families with children too small to ride. Two of the vehicles were designed with swing-open sides, like the ones used on Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, which allow guests using wheelchairs to transfer directly onto the vehicle seat. The ride does not offer Fastpass.
The construction walls will soon come down around Luigi's Rollicking' Roadsters, and passholder previews will take place on March 4. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Beyond the Berm
This week we're introducing a new section of the Disneyland Resort Update. Beyond the Berm will contain news from parks and attractions around Southern California. Don't worry, we're not losing our Disney focus. We just think readers may appreciate knowing about major events happing at the places might be planning to visit during your next trip to the Disneyland Resort. This week in Beyond the Berm:
…The Great Wolf Lodge is now open in Garden Grove, two miles directly south of the Disneyland Resort on Harbor Boulevard. The new resort boasts 603 hotel rooms surrounding a 105,000-square-foot private indoor water park. Rooms start at $288 per night, which includes water park passes. The resort does not offer day passes to the water park—you must be a hotel guest to visit. The resort is currently offering discounted “grand opening” rates for 2016 stays booked by next Sunday, March 6. Visit their website for details.
…Knott's Berry Farm's 2016 Boysenberry Festival is scheduled for March 19 to April 3. Visitors can sample boysenberry-inspired foods and beverages (including the iconic Fun Bun), and watch special live performances by groups including Kirk Wall and the Hillbillies (formerly of Disneyland), who will perform each night throughout the festival. The event is free with park admission; food items have an additional cost. Last week, Knott's surprised me with a lunchtime delivery of a warm Fun Bun to my office; the special delivery story is recounted on my MousePlanet blog.
The Fun Bun (a deep-fried cinnamon roll smothered with boysenberry cream cheese icing), is the signature dish of the Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…Knott's Berry Farm also celebrates the 75th anniversary of their Ghost Town in a promotion that begins May 27 with the reopening of the park's GhostRider wooden roller coaster. The 75th anniversary celebration continues through September 5, 2016.
This and that…
…Disneyland's first president, Jack Lindquist, passed away Sunday morning. He was 88.
Jack Lindquist was honored with a window above Disneyland's City Hall. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Lindquist served as the president of Disneyland from 1990 to 1993, after working as a marketing executive for Disney throughout most of his career. He is credited for creating or helping develop a number of programs familiar to Disney fans, including the Ambassador program, Disney Dollars, and the iconic “I'm Going to Disneyland” campaign. He was named a Disney Legend in 1994.
Lindquist was named the Honorary Mayor of Disneyland. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disney Chairman Bob Iger released the following statement Sunday morning, as word of Lindquist's passing spread through the Disney community:
“Jack Lindquist was a Disney original in every sense. He started his career as Disneyland’s first advertising manager, and later served as the park’s first president, a role he always referred to as ‘the best job in the world,’” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “He made sure Disneyland was the Happiest Place on Earth for each guest who walked through the gates, setting the standard for every leader that followed. Those of us who had the good fortune to know Jack will always remember the kindness, humility and dedication that made him such an important part of this company and a true Disney Legend.”
The Disney Gallery has a new railroad exhibit, with details of the trains at Disney theme parks around the world. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…The Disney Gallery reopened this week with a new exhibit focusing on Walt Disney's love of railroads. This exhibit is somewhat unique in that it includes not only the Disney Gallery space, but expands out into the theme park with additional displays at both the Main Street and New Orleans Square stations. It seems park managers and Imagineers are taking advantage of the year-long closure of the Disneyland Railroad due to the Star Wars Land construction to give visitors a much closer look at the railroad than would be possible during normal operation, and some of the new offerings are really compelling for railroad fans.
This new exhibit at the New Orleans Square train station gives visitors a look into a cross-section model of a steam engine. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
In a possibly related topic, a strange gizmo (for lack of the technical word, which I hope a more knowledgeable reader will provide) was installed in Fowler's Harbor, where the Sailing Ship Columbia is currently docked during the construction around the Rivers of America. The device has a compass inside the wood and brass housing. We hope this is the start of an exhibit about the sailing ship.
This device was installed near where the Sailing Ship Columbia is docked at Disneyland. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…While the theme park up the street is promoting its Fun Bun, two Disneyland Resort locations have their own entry into the fried food wars: Award Weiners in Disney California Adventure has a Zootopia-themed menu addition. The Banana “Corn Dog” is twist on a banana fritter, with two banana halves dipped in corn & honey batter, then deep fried like a corn dog. The bananas are served with a raspberry and chocolate dipping sauce, and cost $5.99
The Banana Corn Dog at Award Weiners is part of a Zootopia promotion. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Over at Disneyland, the Hungry Bear Restaurant has a Churro Funnel Cake, which is a fresh funnel cake covered in cinnamon sugar, then drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream. One taster commented, “You know it's sweet when you need the whipped cream to cut the sugar.” $6.49
The Churro Funnel Cake is big (and sweet) enough to share with a friend or two. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…We wrote last week about the Share Your Ears promotion, and Disney's pledge to donate up to $1 million to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Disneyland last week also released a limited-edition ear hat tied to the promotion, and will donate 100 percent of the $19.95 purchase price to Make-a-Wish. The navy blue ear hat is only available at the Disneyland Resort; the company has not made the hat available online. The hat is offered throughout the Disneyland Resort, though quantities are limited.
This limited edition ear hat is available at the Disneyland Resort, will the entire purchase pricing going to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…Follow us down the rabbit hole as we explore MouseAdventure in Wonderland. This event, produced by Third Gate Games and sponsored by MousePlanet, will put you through a series of quests and challenges to be solved throughout Disneyland Park. The adventure will kick off at the AMC Theatre in Downtown Disney, and will wrap the day with an informal meet up at the resort.
Whether you've played every game since 2000 or are forming a team for your very first Adventure, there's a division that will suit you just right. More information about MouseAdventure can be found at www.mouseadventure.com, and recaps of past events are available on MousePlanet.
MouseAdventure in Wonderland will take place on April 10 at Disneyland; registration opens this Tuesday, March 1. Logo by Joe Stevano.
Registration opens this Tuesday, March 1 at 9 a.m. Pacific time at the MouseAdventure website. Players must register on the Third Gate Games forums in order to register a team. Basic team registration is $135 per team, and Advanced team registration is $150 per team. Each player will need admission to Disneyland Park on Sunday, April 10.
The starting location at the AMC Theatre has a smaller capacity than previous events, and there is a greater possibility that registration will sell out faster than it has for past events. So, get your party together, don't be late, and get ready for a MouseAdventure that is sure to be quite curious!
…The MousePlanet Newsletter is here! The newsletter contains a recap of the week's articles (in case you miss a day), news that may have developed since the weekly Updates were published, and tips about what's happening at the Disney theme parks for the coming weekend. We'll also include a fun MouseAdventure bonus, such as an Eye Spy or a trivia question. To subscribe to our free newsletter, just enter your e-mail in the box below.
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Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Note: Not all attraction closures have been officially confirmed by Disney, and are all subject to change at any time. Refurbishment schedules are estimates only. We recommend checking for updates as you plan your visit. All information is subject to change without notice. To get the most recent updates, visit Disneyland.com—this information is no longer available from the automated phone service.
Disneyland
- Jungle Cruise – closed to remove the Jingle Cruise overlay, and for extensive refurbishment. Reopening date not official, but expected to be after April 3.
- Autopia – closed for extensive refurbishment. Reopening date not official, but expected to be after April 3.
- Disneyland Railroad – closed for Star Wars Land-related construction around the Rivers of America. Expected to reopen spring 2017.
- Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes – closed for Star Wars Land-related construction around the Rivers of America. Expected to reopen spring 2017.
- Fantasmic! – on hiatus for Star Wars Land-related construction around the Rivers of America. Expected to return summer 2017.
- Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island – closed for Star Wars Land-related construction around the Rivers of America. Expected to reopen spring 2017.
- Sailing Ship Columbia – closed for Star Wars Land-related construction around the Rivers of America. Expected to reopen spring 2017.
- Mark Twain Riverboat – closed for Star Wars Land-related construction around the Rivers of America. Expected to reopen spring 2017.
- Indiana Jones Adventure – closed through March 3 for refurbishment.
- Starcade – closed indefinitely.
Disney California Adventure
- Luigi's Flying Tires – reopens March 7 as Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters.
- It's Tough to be a Bug! – closed. The theater currently hosts a sneak peek of the upcoming movie Zootopia.
- Muppet*Vision 3D – closed indefinitely due to the Frozen Fun overlay.
- Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular – closed. Replaced in summer 2016 by a new Frozen musical.
- Grizzly River Run – closed at least through March 13 for refurbishment.
Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland Hotel – E-Ticket pool, D-Ticket pool, and some cabanas closed through spring for refurbishment. The Monorail pool and slide remain open during the refurbishment. During the refurbishment, hotel guests can use the pools at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel or the Paradise Pier Hotel.
Resort Events
Check here to see if a large convention, competition, or park event might fall during your next trip to the Disneyland Resort. If you know of any in-park events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail (link).
2016
- Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration – through September 5
- MouseAdventure – Sunday, April 10. Sign up for the MouseAdventure Newsletter for more information as it is released.
- 2016 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – May 5–8. The 5K, 10K, and Pixie Dust Challenge events are sold out, but the half-marathon event is still available. Details on the runDisney website. Volunteer Registration now open.
- Dapper Days at the Parks (unofficial event) – Sunday, May 1. More information at the event website. This popular event grows larger each year, so it's worth making note of the date if you plan to visit the park during this weekend.
- Grad Nite events – This party for high school seniors graduating in 2016 will be held on these dates: May 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 31; June 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17. The 2016 event includes admission to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park during regular operating hours, and a private party in Disney California Adventure park from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Season of the Force – no end date announced.
- 2016 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – September 1–4. Registration is still open for the Dumbo Double Dare and Disneyland Half Marathon races. Volunteer Registration opens May 24, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. PDT. Details on the runDisney website.
- Dapper Day Fall Soiree (unofficial event) – Sunday, November 6. More information at the event website. This popular event grows larger each year, so it's worth making note of the date if you plan to visit the park during this weekend.
- 2016 Avengers Half Marathon Weekend – November 10–13. Registration opens April 15, 2016. Volunteer Registration opens July 19, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. (PDT).
2017
- 2017 Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – January 12–15, 2017. Registration opens June 14, 2016.
- “Use It or Lose It” weekend – January 28–29, 2017. Our designation for the final weekend of January, which marks the deadline for cast members, community groups and Club 33 members to use their remaining complementary admission tickets from the 2016 allocation.
- 2017 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – May 11–14, 2017. Registration opens September 20, 2016.
We also recommend checking the convention calendar at the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau website. When looking at that site, remember to note both the number of people and the number of rooms resulting from each convention. A gathering of 25,000 people booking few room nights (indicating most will be driving in to the area for their meeting) can impact traffic around the resort much more than a crowd of 25,000 staying in area hotels. Of course, that second group is going to make finding a hotel room more difficult (and possibly more expensive), so it's best to book your own room as early as possible if you see that a big convention is in town during your trip.
Non-Disney Resort Events
Notable events at parks and attractions around Southern California. If you know of an event that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail (link).
- Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival – March 19 – April 3
- Knott's Berry Farm Ghost Town 75th Anniversary – March 19 – September 5
- Universal Studios The Wizarding World of Harry Potter grand opening – April 7, 2016
School Holidays
Notable school holidays that may impact park attendance. If you know of any other holidays that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail (link).
2016
- Spring Break(s) – March 14 – April 8. Most local schools are closed one week during this period. Expect the majority of school closures—and crowds—the weeks immediately before and after Easter Sunday, March 27.
- Local School Holiday – Monday, March 28. Most local schools not already on Spring Break will be closed for Cesar Chavez Day.
- Nevada Day (observed) – Friday, October 28. A school holiday for our neighbors to the northeast creates a 3-day weekend and usually adds to the Halloween weekend crowds. Some Nevada schools take the entire week off as a Fall Break.
- Utah Education Association convention (UEA, a.k.a. “Utah Escapes to Anaheim”) – October 20–21. Expect holiday-level crowds October 19–24 as Utah students and families take advantage of a Fall Break scheduled around an annual state education convention. Not all Utah schools close for UEA, but the impact on the resort is significant enough to mention.
- Thanksgiving Break – November 21–25. Many local schools close for the entire week of Thanksgiving.
- Winter Break – December 19, 2016 – January 6, 2017. Most schools close only two of these three weeks, but some districts close all three weeks due to the Saturday Christmas.
Merchandise Events
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Egg-stravaganza 2016 Egg-stravaganza returns for the fourth time March 2 through 27. New for 2016, the egg hunt has expanded to Downtown Disney, in addition to hunts inside both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. A dozen oversized eggs decorated with images of Disney characters will be placed around each of the three hunt locations. Egg hunters first purchase a special map and stickers to help locate these eggs, and then place the stickers in the corresponding spots on the map. The maps are $5.95 plus tax (a $1 increase from 2015), and no discounts apply. Maps are sold at the following locations:
Once complete, participants return the map to a redemption location to claim their prize—one of six different two-inch-tall “eggs” featuring all-new character designs for the 2016 promotion. Redemption centers are located at Elias & Company at Disney California Adventure, Disney Showcase in Disneyland, and World of Disney in Downtown Disney. If you are only in it for the eggs, you don't need to complete the egg hunt to claim your prize—just buy your map at a redemption center and receive your egg. The eggs are awarded randomly, but you may be able to trade with other collectors to complete a set if that is your goal. |
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WonderGround Gallery
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WonderGround Gallery
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| March 12 (Sa) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Drake Brodahl. 5–9 p.m. |
| March 13 (Su) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Drake Brodahl. 5–9 p.m. |
| March 18 (Fri) |
World of Disney – Artist Showcase with Linda Rick Noon–10 p.m. |
| March 19 (Sa) |
Disneyana – Artist Showcase with Dave Avanzino. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Drake Brodahl. 5–9 p.m. World of Disney – Artist Showcase with Linda Rick Noon–10 p.m. |
| March 20 (Su) |
Disneyana – Artist Showcase with Dave Avanzino. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Drake Brodahl. 5–9 p.m. World of Disney – Artist Showcase with Linda Rick Noon–10 p.m. |
| March 21 (Mon) |
World of Disney – Artist Showcase with Precious Moments representatives Noon–10 p.m. |
| March 22 (Tue) |
World of Disney – Artist Showcase with Precious Moments representatives Noon–10 p.m. |
| March 23 (Wed) |
World of Disney – Artist Showcase with Precious Moments representatives Noon–10 p.m. |
| March 24 (Thur) |
World of Disney – Artist Showcase with Precious Moments representatives Noon–10 p.m. |
| March 25 (Fri) |
World of Disney – Artist Showcase with Linda Rick Noon–10 p.m. |
| March 26 (Sat) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Drake Brodahl. 5–9 p.m. World of Disney – Artist Showcase with Linda Rick Noon–10 p.m. |
| March 27 (Sun) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Drake Brodahl. 5–9 p.m. World of Disney – Artist Showcase with Linda Rick Noon–10 p.m. |
| April 2 (Sat) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Ann Shen. 2–5 p.m. |
| April 3 (Sun) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Ann Shen. 2–5 p.m. |
| April 8 (Fri) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Jeff Granito 6–10 p.m. |
| April 9 (Sat) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Jeff Granito 6–10 p.m. |
| April 15 (Fri) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Jeff Granito 6–10 p.m. |
| April 16 (Sat) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Jeff Granito 6–10 p.m. |
| April 22 (Fri) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Jeff Granito 6–10 p.m. |
| April 23 (Sat) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Ann Shen. 2–5 p.m. |
| April 24 (Sun) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Ann Shen. 2–5 p.m. |
| April 29 (Fri) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Jeff Granito 6–10 p.m. |
| April 30 (Sat) |
WonderGround Gallery
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WonderGround Gallery
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Current Discounts & Promotions
Disneyland prices as of February 28, 2016
Note: MousePlanet does not edit past Updates to reflect price increases; for up-to-date prices, check the most recent Disneyland Resort Update. Several current promotions offer discounted admission to the Disneyland Resort. For your convenience, we have grouped the discount offers based on the number of days the tickets are valid. Check out the category that best matches the amount of time you plan to spend at the resort, and pick the offer that works best for you. And keep those tips coming—let us know if you find a better or different offer, so we can share it with other readers!
This first section is a list of discounts on ticket-only purchases. Though it has become more common in recent years, Disneyland tickets are rarely offered at deep discounts unless you are a resident of Southern California or Northern Mexico. For residents outside that area, the best discounts available tend to be simple advance purchase discounts. If you know of any additional discounts, offers, promotions, or contests that should be listed in this section, drop us a line. Note, we are no longer listing offers from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, as their convenience fee negates any savings.
Don't get scammed! Never buy tickets from an unofficial or secondary outlet, such as through eBay or Craigslist. Never rent or purchase tickets from people approaching you outside the gates stating they have remaining days or leftover tickets. This practice is against the terms of use for Disneyland admission, and may result in denial of entry. It is also common for criminals to shoplift inactivated Disney theme park tickets from supermarkets to resell them. There is no way to determine if these tickets are valid until you try to use them to enter the parks. Only purchase Disney theme park tickets directly from Disney, an authorized seller, or travel agency.
Ticket Prices and Promotions
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Check the Disneyland website to see what type of ticket you need for the day you plan to visit. Seasonal pricing applies only to one-day tickets. No discounts currently available to the general public. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. |
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2-Day So Cal Resident 1-Park Per Day Ticket ($149) – offers residents of Southern California and Northern Baja California admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure on one day, and then a second visit to either park on another day on or before May 26, 2016. You can use both days of this ticket at the same theme park, or visit one park one day and the other park on the second day, but you cannot use it to enter both parks on the same day. The ticket is $149 for ages 3 and up, a $20 jump from the 2014 offer. You can also upgrade the ticket to a park-hopper, which allows entry to both parks each day, for an additional $40, a savings of up to $36 compared to the box office price of a two-day park-hopper ticket. 2-Day So Cal Resident Park Hopper Ticket ($189) – offers residents of Southern California and Northern Baja California admission to Disneyland and/or Disney California Adventure on two separate days on or before June 6, 2014. Get full details, terms and conditions of the 2016 So Cal Resident offer No discounts currently available to the general public. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. |
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3-Day So Cal Resident 1-Park Per Day Ticket ($179) – offers residents of Southern California and Northern Baja California admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure on one day, and then two more visits to either park on or before May 26, 2016. You can use each day of this ticket at the same theme park, or visit one park one day and the other park on the next day, but you cannot use it to enter both parks on the same day. When purchased in advance, this ticket comes with one Magic Morning entry; tickets sold at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths do not include this benefit. 3-Day So Cal Resident Park Hopper Ticket ($219) – offers residents of Southern California and Northern Baja California admission to Disneyland and/or Disney California Adventure on three separate days on or before May 26, 2016. When purchased in advance, this ticket comes with one Magic Morning entry; tickets sold at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths do not include this benefit. Get full details, terms and conditions of the 2016 So Cal Resident offer No discounts currently available to the general public. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. |
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2016 Disney Military Promotional 3 – Day Park Hopper Ticket ($143) Through December 16, 2016, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase the Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $143 each [an increase of $11 from the 2014-2015 offer]. Disneyland tickets may be used January 3, 2016, through December 19, 2016, except that the tickets may not be used March 20 through April 1, 2016. Active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer. All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by December 19, 2016. For complete information regarding Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets and discounted resort rates, military personnel may visit the Disneyland Resort website, or participating U.S. military base ticket offices. |
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Four Day Tickets |
A discounted ticket available through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Travel. Offer valid for travel through November 2015. Bonus Tickets include one Magic Morning early entry which allows access to select areas of Disneyland Park one hour before the park opens to the general public. (subject to change without notice) Ticket expires 13 days after first use. See Get Away Travel website for offer details and restrictions. No discounts currently available to the general public. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. |
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Five Day Tickets |
A discounted ticket available through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Travel. Offer valid for travel through November 2015. Bonus Tickets include one Magic Morning early entry which allows access to select areas of Disneyland Park one hour before the park opens to the general public. (subject to change without notice) Ticket expires 13 days after first use. See Get Away Travel website for offer details and restrictions. Five Days for the price of Four Park Hopper Bonus Ticket – $300/$285 A discounted ticket available through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Travel. The first day of use must occur on or before December 31, 2015. Bonus Tickets include one Magic Morning early entry which allows access to select areas of Disneyland Park one hour before the park opens to the general public. (subject to change without notice) Ticket expires 13 days after first use. See Get Away Travel website for offer details and restrictions. No discounts currently available to the general public. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. |
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| Six Day or longer tickets | No longer offered by Disneyland; some travel providers may offer tickets for 6 days or longer as part of a package to international customers; residents of Canada, Australia, or the U.K. should check with local travel agencies to see what options may be available. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Disneyland Resort Annual Passports |
California residents can take advantage of the monthly payment plan when purchasing any but the Premier Annual Passport.
Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any other discounts are available through them. |
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Southern California CityPASS
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2016 Southern California CityPASS ($329/$294) – includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket (including one early-entry day), a one-day admission to Sea World San Diego, and a one-day admission to LEGOLAND California. The CityPASS expires 14 days after first use at any location, and the first use must occur by December 31, 2016. Purchase CityPASS through the Disneyland website or on-site at the ticket booths of Disneyland Resort or the other theme parks included in the pass. You can also purchase directly from the CityPASS website, though a shipping charge may apply depending on how quickly you need the ticket. When you purchase the CityPASS, you have the option of adding a one-day admission to either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Safari Park for an extra $38/$30. This upgraded pass is only available for purchase directly from the CityPASS website. You can also upgrade your CityPASS to add more days at participating locations:
Prices listed above are valid until December 31, 2016 Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any other discounts are available through them. |
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| Disneyland Resort & Universal Studios Combo Pass |
A special combo ticket available exclusively through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Travel. The bundle includes either a 2-day or 3-day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket, plus a 2nd Day Free Universal Studios Hollywood Ticket. |
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Additional Discounts
Did we miss an offer? If you know of an authorized discount on Disneyland Resort tickets, standing offers for Annual Passholders from non-Disney vendors, or other promotions which might interest our readers, please drop us a note!
Discounts for:
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Purchase with Purchase offers – Disneyland Resort shops frequently offer a reduced–price souvenir (often a tote bag, watch, or blanket) with a qualifying minimum purchase. These are offered at Disney-operated stores only, and selection may vary by location. Recently, Disney has begun allowing customers to purchase more than one of the offers in a qualifying transaction, so if you spend $40 or more you can buy both items currently available if you wish. If you're a passholder, the minimum purchase is calculated after your discount, and your discount does not apply to the promotional item. Current offers:
Landry's Select Club – members of the Landry's Select Club get priority seating at the Rainforest Cafe when available (which makes a huge difference on busy days). This club replaces the former Rainforest Cafe Safari Club, and runs on a point-based system that gives you a $25 gift certificate after you spend $250. Membership now costs $25, but comes with a $25 birthday reward. We recommend that you prepurchase your membership before your visit so you can take advantage of the priority seating benefit. ESPNZone MVP Club – membership in the MVP Club does not offer any discounts on food. However, once a member you can make an online reservation for your party up to three days in advance and will get a 25 percent increase in points purchased when playing games in the Sports Arena (and 40 bonus points at activation). You must register online and your membership card will then be mailed to you within two weeks. The card must then be activated at any ESPNZone by the person who signed up for the card and ID will be required (link). Character Dining Vouchers – discounted character dining vouchers are available for purchase online, in advance of your trip, through Get Away Travel. |
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| Annual Passholders |
Disneyland Resort merchandise – Disneyland extended the 20 percent merchandise discount offered to Premium annual passholders through December 31, 2016. All other passholders receive a 10 percent merchandise discount. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions. Guided Tours – 15 percent off the regular price of 6 guided tours – Walt in Walt's Footsteps; Cultivating the Magic; Discover the Magic; Happiest Haunts; Welcome to Disneyland; and Holiday Time at Disneyland. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions. Dining – 10 to 15 percent off at a variety of Disneyland Resort locations, including Disney-owned and independent restaurants. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions. |
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Disney Visa cardholders |
Character Meet-and-Greet at Disney California Adventure – cardholders have access to a private character meet-and-greet photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, and receive one free 5″x7″ photograph per visit. Star Wars Imperial Meet-and-Greet at Disneyland – cardholders have access to a private character meet-and-greet photo opportunity in the Star Tours Launch Bay in Tomorrowland. Offered daily from 4pm to 8pm. As of 1/23/16, Kylo Ren replaced Darth Vader at this location. Disneyland Resort merchandise – Cardholders also receive 10 percent off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney-operated retail stores. Disneyland Resort dining – 10 percent off at selected Disneyland Resort restaurants, (Big Thunder Ranch, River Belle Terrace, French Market, Cocina Cucamonga, Wine Country Trattoria (lunch), Paradise Garden Grill, The Lounge at Steakhouse 55 (breakfast), Steakhouse 55 (breakfast), PCH Grill (breakfast and dinner), and Storyteller's Café (lunch). Downtown Disney District dining and merchandise – 10 percent off at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen (maximum discount of $40, excludes alcohol), Wetzel's Pretzels, Ridemakerz, Alamo Rent a Car, and ESPN Zone. 15 percent off littlemissmatched purchases. Disneyland Resort Guided Tours – 15 percent off the “Welcome to Disneyland,” “A Walk in Walt's Footsteps,” “Discover the Magic,” and “Cultivating the Magic” guided tours. See the Disney Visa website for terms and conditions for all of these promotions. |
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U.S. military |
See “2015–2016 Disney Military Promotional 3–Day Park Hopper Ticket” above. |
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| Southern California residents | No discounts currently available to the general public. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. | |
| Hotel and travel package offers |
Costco Travel Packages – many different travel packages including visits to Disneyland and Disneyland hotels are available through Costco. Disney's Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – These package includes accommodations in one of the three resort hotels or at one of 40 Good Neighbor hotels, along with theme park admission. The packages also come with a variety of extra inclusions and bonuses, usually a souvenir pin and lanyard, and discount coupons for various Downtown Disney merchants. Contact Disney Travel at (714) 520-5050, book online through the Disneyland website, or call your favorite travel agent to inquire about these packages. |
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Park Schedule/Blockout Dates
- DL – Disneyland
- DCA – Disney California Adventure
Annual Pass blockouts:
- SL – Southern California Select Annual Pass
- SC – Southern California Annual Pass
- DX – Deluxe Annual Pass
- SG – Signature Annual Pass
Early Admission – full description available on the Disneyland website):
- MM – Magic Mornings for 3-plus day ticket holders, promotional “bonus” tickets, and Southern California CityPASS
- EMH – Extra Magic Hour for Disneyland Resort Hotel Guests
- EA – Early Admission for Annual Passholders (not currently offered)
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- FW – Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
- GN – Grad Nite.
- MA – MouseAdventure (www.mouseadventure.com)
- MHP – Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland
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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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