Disneyland Resort Update for July 25-31, 2016

Disneyland Resort Update for July 25–31, 2016

News and Views

It's been just two days since Disney confirmed rumors that its Tower of Terror attraction in Disney California Adventure park is receiving a permanent makeover, bringing a new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction to the existing building. If you were away from all social media this weekend and are just learning about this now, you can read more about Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! in the article we published after Saturday's announcement.

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! is scheduled to open in Disney California Adventure in Summer, 2017. Photo © Disney.

The announcement came during Marvel Studios' presentation at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con, following a preview of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, scheduled for release in May 2017. Disney could not have arranged for a more receptive setting to break the news, but a MousePlanet reader who was in the audience said that the reaction was merely “eh,” and a reporter covering the panel said some people booed:

It's official, Guardians of the Galaxy are taking over Tower of Terror at DCA. It's called GOTG Mission Breakout. People booed.

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) July 24, 2016

The response has not been any more favorable on Disney's social media channels, or on Disney fan sites. The video released on the Disney Parks Blog in which Imagineer and project director Joe Rohde describes the new ride has a “dislike” rating around 80 percent. The comments on that video, and on the official Disneyland Facebook page, are overwhelmingly against the change.

Coming to Disney California Adventure park, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! YouTube video © Disney.

I shared my own opinion of the announcement on Saturday, saying that I'm not as distraught about this change as many are because I consider the California version of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction to be vastly inferior to the original at Walt Disney World. I also enjoy having unique rides at the domestic Disney theme parks, instead of copies of the same ride on each coast, so I'm not sad to see the lesser of the two Towers attractions transformed into a new experience. I ended the article by saying this change has “no real downside for Disneyland.”

The Red Car Trolley passes in front of the Hollywood Tower Hotel in Disney California Adventure. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

…And then I walked into Disney California Adventure on Sunday morning, and it struck me just how completely out of place the building shown in the concept sketches will look at the end of Buena Vista Street. How much it will clash with the 1920s theme that Disney just spent five years and millions of dollars building at DCA's entrance. How absurd the Red Car Trolley will look passing in front of some space-age fortress. Some people already complain that the Tower of Terror is too scary for young children, looming over Flik's Fun Fair as it does. Imagine the skyline with the new building in the background.

The Tower of Terror attraction is visible throughout Flik's Fun Fair. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

I still really don't have a problem with Disney replacing the Tower of Terror with a new ride, but I do find a serious problem with that particular building being in that particular location. It has the potential to undo a great deal of the place-making that helped DCA finally come into its own as a theme park.

Now, there are a few changes that Disney could and may make to fix some of the issues, such as rerouting the Red Car Trolley line to head north instead of south and the end of Hollywood Blvd., avoiding the Tower altogether, adding trees or shade structures to block the view from inside Flik's Fun Fair, and designing a transition between the Hyperion Theater and Tower of Terror area to visually divorce the two structures.

The Tower of Terror shares the skyline with the Hyperion Theater at the end of Hollywood Blvd.. in Disney California Adventure. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Despite all of the place-making work done during the DCA relaunch, the Hollywood Studios area is still a mess of Frozen, Marvel, and Pixar attractions (with the latest Walt Disney Studios release randomly thrown in), so this is actually an opportunity to address some of that mess.

Disney's press release said that the new ride will “anchor a broader universe of Super Heroes that will grow over time in Disney California Adventure Park,” so this won't be the last time we'll write about a new Marvel addition to DCA. Change is not inherently bad, but it really needs to be a cohesive development, and not simply a larger crazy-quilt of Disney's various intellectual property brands and franchises.

Fall refurbishments

The full fall refurbishment schedule hasn't been published, but we do now know the dates of two expected closures:

Haunted Mansion – closed August 22 through September 8 to install the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay.
The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – closes August 22 for refurbishment. No reopening date announced, but after September 4.

Mickey's Halloween Party reminder

Tickets go on sale to the general public this Thursday, July 28, for the 2016 Mickey's Halloween Party events at Disneyland.

This after-hours event takes place on 17 nights this year, and requires a separate event ticket to attend. The special event includes trick-or-treat stations, themed entertainment, a performance of the event-exclusive Halloween Screams fireworks, and a brand-new entertainment offering: the Ride of the Headless Horseman down Main Street, U.S.A. The Headless Horseman is a crowd favorite at Walt Disney World, and West Coast fans are sure to be equally excited.

Disney said the Headless Horseman will “herald the arrival of a procession of frightfully delightful fiends down Main Street, USA,” but we don't yet know if Disney will bring back Mickey's Halloween Cavalcade for 2016, run the Paint the Night parade as they did in 2015, or present an entirely new Halloween parade.

Prices jumped quite a bit again this year, with Halloween night tickets now $99, up from $84 in 2015 and from $77 in 2014. The least-expensive advance purchase ticket available with an annual passholder discount now $72, up from $63 in 2015 and $56 in 2014.

We note that there are no discounts for the first event of the year. Disney usually offers at least an advance purchase discount for the first party; this year those who want to be first to see the Headless Horseman will pay full fare.

There's also a “hidden” price increase this year, in that parking is no longer included with the purchase of the Halloween Party ticket. This won't matter to some annual passholders, but the policy change represents an additional expense of $18 per car for everyone else.

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders, Disney Rewards Visa card holders, and Disney Vacation Club members can purchase tickets now, before the general sale begins Thursday. Passholders can purchase tickets online by logging into their account on the Disneyland website. DVC members and Disney Visa card holders can purchase by calling (714) 781-4400, or in person at a Disneyland Resort ticket booth.

Dates and prices are as follows:

ADV – Advance purchase discount for general public
AP – Discounted price for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club members and Disney Visa cardholders
GATE – Day of event price

					9/23	9/24
					7:00 – midnight ADV: $89 AP: $89 GATE: $89
9/25	9/26	9/27	9/28	9/29	9/30	10/1
	6:00–11:00 ADV: $79 AP: $72 GATE: $89		6:00–11:00 ADV: $79 AP: $72 GATE: $89		7:00 – midnight ADV: $89 AP: $89 GATE: $89
10/2	10/3	10/4	10/5	10/6	10/7	10/8
	6:00–11:00 ADV: $79 AP: $72 GATE: $89		6:00–11:00 ADV: $79 AP: $72 GATE: $89		7:00 – midnight ADV: $89 AP: $89 GATE: $89
10/9	10/10	10/11	10/12	10/13	10/14	10/15
	6:00–11:00 ADV: $79 AP: $72 GATE: $89		6:00–11:00 ADV: $79 AP: $72 GATE: $89		7:00 – midnight ADV: $89 AP: $89 GATE: $89
10/16	10/17	10/18	10/19	10/20	10/21	10/22
	6:00–11:00 ADV: $79 AP: $72 GATE: $89		6:00–11:00 ADV: $79 AP: $72 GATE: $89		7:00 – midnight ADV: $89 AP: $89 GATE: $89
10/23	10/24	10/25	10/26	10/27	10/28	10/29
	6:00–11:00 ADV: $79 AP: $72 GATE: $89		6:00–11:00 ADV: $79 AP: $72 GATE: $89			6:00–11:00 ADV: $99 AP: $99 GATE: $99
10/30	10/31
	6:00–11:00 ADV: $99 AP: $99 GATE: $99

As we've noted in past years, Disney seems to have realized that some locals are taking advantage of the three-hour “early” admission offered on party nights, and are using the party as their semi-annual trip to Disneyland.

Someone planning to visit on a Friday during Halloween Time can choose to buy a one-day ticket valid from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (11 hours) for $105, or buy a Halloween Party ticket, valid from 4 p.m. to midnight (8 hours) for $89. Going the party route offers a slightly higher cost per hour, but a lower absolute price. The party also offers smaller crowds and access to exclusive Halloween entertainment.

Someone planning to visit on Halloween day this year can choose to buy a one-day ticket valid from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (10 hours) for $95, or buy a Halloween Party ticket, valid from 4 p.m. to midnight (8 hours) for $99.

The math is much more favorable for Monday and Wednesday events, when the choice is a $95 one-day, one-park ticket valid for 10 hours, or a $89 event ticket valid for eight hours, which again includes the exclusive event entertainment and smaller crowds. The exception is Halloween night, where the party ticket is $4 more than one-day admission.

Construction Land

Disney has filed a construction permit for what I suspect is the foundation for the first of the attractions planned for Star Wars Land. The permit covers the footings, foundation, underground utilities, plumbing and electrical for a building of unspecified dimensions. Last week's permits also included one for permanent shoring for one of the tunnels being constructed for the site, and temporary shoring for another tunnel near the Hungry Bear Restaurant.

Disney has filed for permits to construct the foundation for one of the buildings planned for Star Wars Land. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

To the untrained eye there isn't much new to see in the Rivers of America bed, and there is no sign that the track for the watercraft is ready to be installed. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

A new wall behind the Fantasyland Theater will likely serve to provide a visual barrier from the Disneyland Railroad. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Land sculpting continues in Star Wars Land, and another retaining wall has been completed. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.

Join Team MousePlanet for the 2016 CHOC Walk in the Park

Registration is now open for the 2016 CHOC Walk in the Park, to be held Sunday, October 30 at the Disneyland Resort. This year the walk moves to the last weekend in October, promising a first-ever Halloween theme. Team MousePlanet will return for our ninth year supporting Children's Hospital Orange County. Thanks to the efforts and generosity of our readers, Team MousePlanet has raised over $50,000 for CHOC since 2008. We invite MousePlanet readers, friends, and family members to join our team for the event.

Why Join Team MousePlanet?

COMMUNITY! Walking with Team MousePlanet is a great way to spend a morning with MousePlanet staff and readers, all while raising money for a great cause. Stay after the walk and enjoy Disneyland with your fellow Disney fans.

CONVENIENCE! If you register as a Fundraising Bear, Team MousePlanet will handle check-in for you. No need to drive to Orange the week before the walk to collect your wristband and t-shirt. You only have to meet us in Downtown Disney the morning of the walk to collect your goodies, and then head right into Disneyland to start the walk. If you prefer to have your shirt and wristband before the walk (some people like to personalize them), register as a Busy Bear and CHOC will ship those items to you directly.

The deadline to join Team MousePlanet and meet the fundraising requirement is Friday, October 14. We still welcome those who register after this date, but they must handle their own check-in.

Are you ready to CHOC Walk with Team MousePlanet?
It's easy to sign up—just visit our team page.

This and that…

…The Disney Parks Blog will live stream the Paint the Night parade tonight, July 25, starting at 8:50 p.m.. Visit the blog page for details on how to view the live stream.

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Crowd Forecast

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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.

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Frontierland Shootin' Exposition – closes August 1 – 18 for refurbishment.
Haunted Mansion – closed August 22 through September 8 to install the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay.
The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – closes August 22 for refurbishment. No reopening date announced, but after September 4.

The following attractions are all closed for Star Wars Land-related construction around the Rivers of America, and are expected to reopen in spring 2017 or later:

Disneyland Railroad
Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes
Fantasmic!
Pirates Lair on Tom Sawyer Island
Sailing Ship Columbia
Mark Twain Riverboat

Disney California Adventure

King Triton's Carousel – closed August 8 – 25 for refurbishment.
Muppet*Vision 3D – closed indefinitely. The theater has been renamed the Sunset Showcase Theater, and will likely be used for movie previews until a permanent replacement is found.

Disneyland Resort

House of Blues Anaheim – closed as of May 31. Disney has not said not yet announced plans for the 23,000-square-foot restaurant and concert venue.

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

2016 Taste of Downtown Disney – Thursday, August 11 at the Disneyland Resort. Tickets available via the event website.
Back to Disneyland Saturday – Saturday, August 20. This will be the first Saturday that Deluxe annual passholders can use their passes for admission since Saturday blackouts started in March, 2016. It is typically a very busy day at Disneyland.
Back to Disneyland Monday – Monday, August 22. This will be the first day that Southern California and Southern California Select annual passholders can use their passes for admission following the summer blockout season. It is typically a very busy day at Disneyland.
2016 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – September 1–4. Registration is still open for the Half Marathon event. All other race distances are sold out. Volunteer registration is no longer available. Details on the runDisney website.
Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration – through September 5
Gay Days Anaheim (unofficial event) – September 30 to October 2. More information at the event website.
2016 CHOC Walk in the Park – Sunday, October 30 at the Disneyland Resort. MousePlanet readers, friends, and family are invited to register with Team MousePlanet and walk with our group. Registration is now open at www.chocwalk.org
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 Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend – November 10–13. Formerly called the Avengers Half Marathon. Registration is open for all events except the Captain Strange 10K and the runDisney Kids Races. Register via the runDisney website. Volunteer Registration opens July 19, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. (PDT).
Season of the Force – no end date announced.

2017

2017 Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – January 12–15, 2017. Registration is still open for the Half Marathon event. All other race distances are sold out.
“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.
D23 Expo – July 14–16, 2017. Tickets are now on sale through the official D23 website.

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

Knott's Berry Farm Ghost Town 75th Anniversary – Through September 5

Legoland California

Brick-Or-Treat at Legoland California – October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
Kids' New Year's Eve at Legoland California – December 31.

Sea World San Diego

Summer Nights at Sea World – May 28 to September 5.
Sea World's Summer Vibes – June 17 to August 15.
Halloween Spooktacular at Sea World – September 24–25; October 1–2; 8–9; 15–16; 22–23; 29–30.
Wintery Wonderland at Sea World – November 18, 2016 to January 1, 2017

Universal Studios Hollywood

Halloween Horror Nights – dates to be announced

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Fright Fest – September 17, 18, 24, 25, 30, October 1, 2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30
Holiday in the Park – November 19 – January 1

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

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

Date	Event
July 30	WonderGround Gallery Artist Showcase: Martin Hsu, 6–9:30 p.m.
July 31	WonderGround Gallery Artist Showcase: Martin Hsu, 6–9:30 p.m.
August 5	WonderGround Gallery Artist Showcase: Matt Spangler, 6–10 p.m.
August 6	WonderGround Gallery Artist Showcase: Nan Hockin, 2–5 p.m. Artist Showcase: Matt Spangler, 6–10 p.m.
August 7	WonderGround Gallery Artist Showcase: Nan Hockin, 2–5 p.m. Artist Showcase: Matt Spangler, 6–10 p.m.
August 12	WonderGround Gallery Artist Showcase: Matt Spangler, 6–10 p.m.
August 13	WonderGround Gallery Artist Showcase: Matt Spangler, 6–10 p.m.
August 14	WonderGround Gallery Artist Showcase: Matt Spangler, 6–10 p.m.
August 19	WonderGround Gallery Artist Showcase: Matt Spangler, 6–10 p.m.
August 21	WonderGround Gallery Artist Showcase: Matt Spangler, 6–10 p.m.
August 26	WonderGround Gallery Artist Showcase: Matt Spangler, 6–10 p.m.
August 27	WonderGround Gallery Artist Showcase: Nan Hockin, 2–5 p.m. Artist Showcase: Matt Spangler, 6–10 p.m.
August 28	WonderGround Gallery Artist Showcase: Nan Hockin, 2–5 p.m. Artist Showcase: Matt Spangler, 6–10 p.m.

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

One Day Tickets

Ticket & Season	Adult one-park	Adult Park Hopper	Child one-park	Child Park Hopper
One Day – Value	$95	$155	$89	$149
One Day – Regular	$105	$160	$99	$154
One Day – Peak	$119	$169	$113	$163

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.

Two Day Tickets

Two Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $195/$183
Two Day Park Hopper – Regularly $235/$223

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.

Three Day Tickets

Three Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $255/$243
Three Day Park Hopper – Regularly $295/$283

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.

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.

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.

Four Day Tickets

Four Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $280/$265
Four Day Park Hopper – Regularly $320/$305

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.

Five Day Tickets

Five Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $295/$280
Five Day Park Hopper – Regularly $335/$320

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.

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.

Premier Annual Passport ($1,439) – valid at both Disneyland Resort and Florida's Walt Disney World Resort; includes parking and digital PhotoPass downloads. No blockout dates.
Disney Signature Plus Pass ($1,049) – includes discounts, parking, and digital PhotoPass downloads. No blockout dates.
Disney Signature Pass ($849) – includes discounts, parking, and digital PhotoPass downloads. Some blockout dates, including December holidays and other peak days.
Disney Deluxe Pass ($599) – includes some discounts. Some blockout dates, including December holidays and other peak days.
Southern California Annual Passport ($439) – renewal only, unavailable for new purchase
Southern California Select Annual Passport ($329) – includes some discounts. Some blockout dates.
Parking Add On ($199) – add-on to Deluxe, SoCal and SoCal Select passes. Renewal only, not currently available for new purchase

Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any other discounts are available through them.

Southern California CityPASS

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:

Add a 2nd day at LEGOLAND for $20. Purchase this upgrade at LEGOLAND on the day you use your CityPASS.
Add LEGOLAND Water Park for $30 for ages 3+ and $5 for ages 2 and under. Purchase this upgrade at LEGOLAND on the day you use your CityPASS.
Upgrade your Disneyland ticket to another ticket or annual passport of equal or greater value. For 2016 Southern California CityPASS, a credit of $275 for ages 10+ and $264 for ages 3-9 will be applied toward another ticket of equal or greater value. Purchase the upgrade at Disneyland before the end of your third visit.

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.

Disneyland Resort & Universal Studios Combo Pass

2-day Disneyland Resort + 2-Day Universal Studios Combo Pass – $300/$281
3-day Disneyland Resort + 2-Day Universal Studios Combo Pass – $342/$335

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.

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:

Everyone	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: Disneyland Cooler Tote for $19.95 with a purchase of $25 or more. Disneyland Throw Blanket for $19.95 with a purchase of $40 or more. 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.
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 six 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.
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 image download 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 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. As of January 23, 2016, 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.
U.S. military	See “2015–2016 Disney Military Promotional 3–Day Park Hopper Ticket” above.
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.

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.
MHP – Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland

7/24	7/25	7/26	7/27	7/28	7/29	7/30
Ticket Season: Peak DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 8a-10p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 8a-10p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Peak DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Peak DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 8a-10p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC/DX Events: None
7/31	8/1	8/2	8/3	8/4	8/5	8/6
Ticket Season: Peak DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 8a-10p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 8a-10p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Peak DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Peak DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 8a-10p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC/DX Events: None
8/7	8/8	8/9	8/10	8/11	8/12	8/13
Ticket Season: Peak DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 8a-10p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 8a-10p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 8a-10p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC/DX Events: None
8/14	8/15	8/16	8/17	8/18	8/19	8/20
Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 9a-11p None DCA: 9a-9p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 9a-11p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-9p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 9a-11p None DCA: 9a-9p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 9a-11p EMH/MM DCA: 9a-9p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 9a-11p None DCA: 9a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 8a-10p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None
8/21	8/22	8/23	8/24	8/25	8/26	8/27
Ticket Season: Regular DL: 9a-12a None DCA: 9a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None	Ticket Season: Value DL: 9a-12a None DCA: 9a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: None Events: None	Ticket Season: Value DL: 9a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p None AP Blockouts: None Events: None	Ticket Season: Value DL: 9a-12a None DCA: 9a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: None Events: None	Ticket Season: Value DL: 9a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p None AP Blockouts: None Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 9a-12a None DCA: 9a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL Events: None	Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 8a-10p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC Events: None
8/28	8/29	8/30	8/31	9/1	9/2	9/3
Ticket Season: Regular DL: 8a-12a None DCA: 8a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: SL Events: None	Ticket Season: Value DL: 10a-9p None DCA: 10a-8p EMH AP Blockouts: None Events: None	Ticket Season: Value DL: 10a-9p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-8p None AP Blockouts: None Events: None	Ticket Season: Value DL: 10a-9p None DCA: 10a-8p EMH AP Blockouts: None Events: None	Ticket Season: Value DL: 10a-9p EMH/MM DCA: 10a-8p None AP Blockouts: None Events: None	Ticket Season: Peak DL: 9a-12a None DCA: 9a-10p EMH AP Blockouts: None Events: None	Ticket Season: Peak DL: 9a-12a EMH/MM DCA: 9a-10p None AP Blockouts: SL/SC/DX 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.

The Seasons calendar is published on the Disneyland website for the next 8-11 months.

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