Disneyland Resort Update for February 8–14, 2016
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Diamond Days sweepstakes extended | Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder Days | Constructionland Update | This and that… | Crowd Forecast
Diamond Days sweepstakes extended
Disney has once more extended the Diamond Days Sweepstakes that launched last May as part of the 60th Anniversary celebration, giving you until September 9, 2016 to enter to win.
Legally, this is a new sweepstakes, but the details are pretty much the same. As before, there is a Daily and a Weekly contest, and it's best to consider them to be two completely separate contests:
- Daily contest – open to visitors on Disneyland Resort property. You must enter each day before 11:00 a.m. to be eligible for that day's prize; includes automatic entry into weekly contest.
- Weekly contest – open to everyone else. Enter each day after 11:00 a.m.
The Diamond Days Sweepstakes now runs through September 9, 2016. MousePlanet file photo.
Daily contest – open to visitors on Disneyland Resort property; text entry
To enter the daily contest, look for the Word of the Day posted on signs outside each of the four bag check areas (both sides of the Esplanade; Disneyland Monorail entrance; Grand Californian Hotel entrance). Use your phone to correctly text the Word of the Day to 227853 between 7:00 a.m. and 10:59 a.m. This is the same number used for the previous contest.
Disney will notify the winners via reply text or phone call around 11:00 a.m. that same day. Winners have 60 minutes to claim the prize at the Disneyland Resort, or forfeit the prize.
Those who do not have or choose not to use a phone to enter the contest can enter using tablets available at the Guest Relations window outside Disney California Adventure. The winner will also be posted at this location, for those who do not have the ability to receive a text or call in the event they are the winner.
While the official rules state that “Entrant must be physically present at the Resort premises (which includes ungated areas) at the time of entry into daily sweepstakes,” many local readers have noted that they could easily reach the Disneyland Resort within 60 minutes if they win, and so plan to enter every day. The Word of the Day is available each morning from the contest website. If you follow MousePlanet on Twitter or Facebook, we also post the Word of the Day each morning from those accounts.
If you submit your text entry between 7:00 a.m. and 10:59 a.m., you are automatically entered into both the daily AND weekly drawings. If you submit your text entry after 10:59 a.m., you are not eligible to win the daily prize, but will be entered into the weekly prize drawing.
The prize in the daily contest is a VIP tour experience for the winner and up to three guests. The experience includes the services of a VIP guide for up to seven hours, a meal at a Disneyland Resort restaurant (up to $60 per person), and reserved viewing at selected shows and/or parades. Park admission is included for you and/or your guests if needed.
The daily contest runs February 5, 2016 through September 9, 2016, with a total of 217 prizes to be awarded.
Weekly contest – open to everyone; daily text or online entry
If you aren't visiting Disneyland, or lucky enough to live within quick driving distance, you can still enter each day to be eligible for the weekly contest.
To enter the weekly contest, visit the Word of the Day website to get that day's magic word, then fill out the entry form on the contest website. You can enter once per day. If you follow MousePlanet on Twitter or Facebook, we also post the Word of the Day each morning from those accounts.
Disney will select the weekly winner each Tuesday, and notify the weekly winner via e-mail and/or phone call. The winner must contact Disney within 2 business days or forfeit the prize.
The 31 weekly prizes include some repeats from the original contest and some new offerings. As before, all include a three-day, two-night trip to Disneyland for the winner and up to three guests.
- One Dazzled Mickey Mouse Ears package – a Mickey Mouse hat “adorned with crystals,” and white gold plated, silver emblem consisting of a large topaz and smaller pavé diamonds.
- Three Blue Diamond packages – each featuring a two-carat aqua blue diamond.
- Two Red Diamond package – featuring a two-carat garnet red diamond.
- Seven White Diamond packages – each featuring a one-carat white diamond, and a one-night stay in the Disneyland Dream Suite (subject to availability)
- Nine Disney Character Party packages – featuring a “Disney Character VIP Party Experience”
- Nine Disneyland Resort Experience packages – featuring a “special themed Disneyland Resort Experience”
One additional Final Prize, including a Disneyland vacation, a one-night stay in the Disneyland Dream Suite, and a limited-edition Disney lithograph, will be awarded at the end of the contest. The winner will be selected from all valid daily and weekly contest entries submitted between February 5, 2016 through September 9, 2016.
For full rules and eligibility requirements, please visit the official contest website.
Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder Days
Last week Disneyland began a month-long promotion called AP Days. The event runs daily through February 28, with some “exclusive” offers in both parks tied to a weekly theme. Last week's theme was “Main Street to Mickey Mouse,” and this week's (February 8 to February 14) theme is “Live the Adventure.”
The theme for the first week of AP Days was “Main Street to Mickey Mouse.” Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Activities are held in the Main Street Opera House in Disneyland, and at Stage 17 and the Blue Sky Cellar in Disney California Adventure. Each venue has its own operating hours. At Disneyland, the Main Street Opera House opens at 5:00 p.m., with registration for the movie screenings starting at Noon. Over at Disney California Adventure, Blue Sky Cellar appears to open at 10:00 a.m. each morning, and close at either 5:00 or 7:00 p.m. depending on day.
Note, based on the official Disneyland times guide, it appears only the Blue Sky Cellar location is open on Tuesdays – the Main Street Opera House and Stage 17 are both closed.
Disney says device charging stations are available at the Blue Sky Cellar, but what we found were two tables with power strips. Be sure to bring your own power adaptor and cords. Cast members from Disney's PhotoPass service are on hand to answer questions you may have about the service, and show you how to download photos.
The Blue Sky Cellar has reopened for AP Days. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Each event location has craft stations, with coloring sheets for passholders. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Passholders can stop by one of the locations to pick up that week's commemorative button, created by Disney artist Jeff Granito. This week, Disney also used the opportunity to hand out buttons promoting the upcoming DVD release of Snow White.
The three event locations and some restaurants have recipe cards. This week's recipes included Walt's Chili and a lemon chiffon pie named after Walt's first grandson Christopher. The event locations also have a brochure called the “Fun Facts Tour,” with trivia about locations around Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
Cast members at the Main Street Opera House and Stage 17 distributed free mini bottles of water and bags of pre-packaged, flavored popcorn.
Cast members serve up bottled water and packaged popcorn from vending carts inside Stage 17. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
There are several photo locations set up in Stage 17, including one character location. The venue still holds the set from Olaf's Snow Fest, minus the snow play area. The center of the room is filled with chairs where passholders can sit and watch animated shorts on two overhead screens. The merchandise department has a small pin trading display set up on one corner, with previews of soon-to-be-released passholder-exclusive and open-edition pins.
Stage 17 is one of the three venues for AP Days. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Samples of upcoming pin releases are on display inside Stage 17. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Jiminy Cricket greets fans inside Stage 17. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
PhotoPass photographers snap photos of passholders against a themed backdrop. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The remaining weeks and themes are:
- Fantasy and Fun – February 15 to February 21
- A World of Tomorrows – February 21 to February 28
Constructionland updates
A few photos from the construction sites around Disneyland:
Much of the Autopia queue is covered with scaffolding. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Portraits of the Country Bears now hang on the construction scrim around the entrance to the Hungry Bear Restaurant, and a sign advises the restaurant is open during the nearby construction. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Trees and vegetation around the Rivers of America have been removed as part of the Star Wars Land construction. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
This and that…
…A model of BB-8 joined Rey's Speeder in the Star Wars Launch Bay last week. The figure is only a display, and does not move.
BB-8 is on display inside the Star Wars Launch Bay at Disneyland. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The BB-8 figure is next to Rey's Speeder, and behind a railing. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…Breakfast service began last week at Rancho del Zocalo in Disneyland. The menu includes most of the entrees from the Riverbelle Terrace (minus the Cinnamon Roll French Toast), with the addition of new “Mexican-inspired” breakfast entrees. This is a “scatter service” location, with the “Traditional” breakfasts prepared and served at one counter, and the “Mexican-Inspired” breakfasts prepared and served at second station. If your family wants to try dishes from both sides, be prepared to split up to order, or wait in line twice.
The new breakfast menu for Rancho del Zocalo is a mix of classic entrees and new plates. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
A long line of diners waits to order breakfast at Rancho del Zocalo. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…Registration is still open for the 2016 Disneyland Half Marathon and the Dumbo Double Dare Challenge, nearly a week after the events went on sale. The runDisney Kids Races, Disneyland 5K and Disneyland 10K are all sold out. If you registered for one or the events, be sure to come add your name to the Team MousePlanet race roster to connect with other runners and share training tips.
…Goofy's Kitchen reopens this Wednesday following refurbishment.
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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.
- “it's a small world” – closed through February 4 to remove the holiday overlay.
- Splash Mountain – closes February 8 – 18 for refurbishment.
- Indiana Jones Adventure – closed February 29 – March 3 for refurbishment.
- 20th Century Music Company – closed January 25 – February 11 for refurbishment.
- Starcade – closed indefinitely.
Disney California Adventure
- Luigi's Flying Tires – closed for conversion to Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters. Reopening date unknown.
- Soarin' Over California – The ride will be closed Monday–Thursday each week through February 25 for programming of the new Soarin' film. The ride will be open with the current film Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week. Disney has not yet said when the new film will permanently replace the current movie.
- 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
- Goofy's Kitchen – closed for refurbishment through February 9. During this time, Disney's PCH Grill offers a Beach Side Bonfire Dinner Buffet with Mickey & Friends, in addition to the ongoing Surf's Up Breakfast… Starring Mickey & Friends. PCH Grill will remain closed for lunch.
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, 2016
- 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 opens on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. (PST)
- Dapper Days at the Parks (unofficial event) – Sunday, May 1, 2016. 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 opens February 2, 2016. Volunteer Registration opens May 24, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. PDT.
- Dapper Day Fall Soiree (unofficial event) – Sunday, November 6, 2016. 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.
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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| Feb 13 (Sa) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Gabby Zapata. 5–9 p.m. |
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WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Gabby Zapata. 5–9 p.m. |
| Feb 20 (Sa) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Gabby Zapata. 5–9 p.m. |
| Feb 21 (Su) |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Gabby Zapata. 5–9 p.m. |
| Feb 27 (Sa) |
WonderGround Gallery
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| Feb 28 (Su) |
WonderGround Gallery
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Current Discounts & Promotions
Disneyland prices as of October 4, 2015.
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
| 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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| Two Day Tickets |
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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Military |
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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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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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 – package includes accommodations in one of the three resort hotels or at one of 40 Good Neighbor hotels; Souvenir Park Hopper ticket with voucher for admission to Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness, plus one Magic Morning (early entry) for three-day or longer Park Hoppers; preferred seating at three DCA attractions (Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, Muppet*Vision 3D, It's Tough to be a Bug!); preferred showing of Turtle Talk With Crush (priority viewing at the first Turtle Talk With Crush show of the day, on any one day—one voucher per guest); Disney Dream coin keepsake (one per package), luggage tag and lanyard with pin; a Downtown Disney Fun Card; and a “Character Call” from Mickey, Minnie, Goofy or Crush. Contact Disney Travel or your favorite travel agent. |
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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:
- GN – Grad Nite.
- MA – MouseAdventure (www.mouseadventure.com)
- MHP – Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland
| 2/7 | 2/8 | 2/9 | 2/10 | 2/11 | 2/12 | 2/13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-9p DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-9p DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 2/14 | 2/15 | 2/16 | 2/17 | 2/18 | 2/19 | 2/20 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 2/21 | 2/22 | 2/23 | 2/24 | 2/25 | 2/26 | 2/27 |
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DL: 9a-12a DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-9p DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 2/28 | 2/29 | 3/1 | 3/2 | 3/3 | 3/4 | 3/5 |
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DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-9p DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-9p DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-12a DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 3/6 | 3/7 | 3/8 | 3/9 | 3/10 | 3/11 | 3/12 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Visit our Annual Passholders Blockout Dates page to see more dates. You can see future calendar schedules at Disneyland. As always, specifics are subject to change without notice (or occasionally, without us noticing) so when information conflicts between what is presented here and that presented by Disney, it is best to assume Disney's information is correct. Visit the Park Hours section of our Disneyland Park guide for additional details about Magic Morning and Toontown Morning Madness, including available attractions. Entertainment schedule: Go directly to the Disneyland Resort schedule for this week at Disneyland.com here.
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