Disneyland Resort Update for March 14–21, 2016
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News and Views
Super Heroes heading to Disney California Adventure | New Disneyland Resort hotel offer | Registration changes and new themes for the runDisney Super Heroes Half Marathon weekend | Refurbishment update | Constructionland | This and that… | Crowd Forecast
Super Heroes heading to Disney California Adventure
Spider-Man and Captain America are leaving Disneyland and making a new home at Disney California Adventure starting Sunday, April 3. Disney made the surprising announcement last week that the newly expanded Super Hero HQ at Disneyland is closing on April 2, as is the opportunity to meet Thor in the Treasures of Asgard exhibit.
The Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries display and the new Marvel gift shop will also close along with Super Hero HQ, which occupies the top floor of the former Innventions building in Tomorrowland. The lower floor of that building contains the Star Wars Launch Bay, which has no announced closing date so far, though the Season of the Force promotion was originally intended to be a limited time offering.
New Disneyland Resort hotel offer
If you're planning a late spring weekday trip to the Disneyland Resort, a new hotel offer released last week can save you up to 20 percent at one of the three Disneyland Resort Hotels.
The offer is valid most Sunday – Thursday nights from April 3 through June 16:
- 20 percent off premium rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- 20 percent off premium rooms at the Disneyland Hotel
- 15 percent off standard rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- 15 percent off standard rooms at the Disneyland Hotel
- 10 percent off standard and premium rooms at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
If you are a Disneyland Resort annual passholder, there is a separate version of this offer that includes one Fastpass ticket per person.
This is not one of the better deals we've seen for the Disneyland Resort hotels, but for those readers who really love to stay on property, a small discount is better than no discount. If you're looking to save quite a bit more, check out the nearby Good Neighbor hotels.
Pro tip: Check the Good Neighbor hotel websites directly rather than booking through the Disneyland website. Disney's site does not always reflect accurate rates and availabilty for other hotels.
For example, we tried to compare rates for a three-night stay at a Disney hotel vs. the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel. Disney's website showed rooms available at all three Disneyland Resort hotels, but showed no availability at the Howard Johnson for the nights we selected. However, the Howard Johnson website gave us a choice of four room types for those same nights when we searched directly.
We found the same for several other Good Neighbor Hotels, including the Candy Cane Inn, Carousel Inn & Suites, and the Embassy Suites. It may be a function of the booking engine Disney uses or the hotels may hold back inventory for their own systems, but it's clear that you should check with the Good Neighbor Hotels directly for the most accurate information.
Registration changes and new themes for the runDisney Super Heroes Half Marathon weekend
runDisney has postponed registration for the 2016 Super Heroes Half Marathon weekend events. Annual passholder registration now opens at 9:00 a.m. (PDT). on Tuesday, April 5. General registration opens April 12.
Some event themes were updated on the runDisney website. The half marathon event is officially the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon, and the challenge division is still referred to as the Infinity Gauntlet Challenge. The 6.2-mile event is now the Dr. Strange 10K, and the 3.1-mile event is the Captain America 5K (Captain America was the theme of the 10K event in 2015).
The runDisney Kids Races do not yet have an announced theme. The 2015 event was themed to Ant Man. Disney has not yet released artwork for the event medals.
Refurbishment update
A few new refurbishments for the Spring calendar:
Disneyland
- Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – closed through April 1 for refurbishment.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – closed April 11–14 for refurbishment.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed April 18–22 for refurbishment.
- Disneyland Monorail – closes April 11 for refurbishment. Reopening date not official, but expected to be May 19.
Disney California Adventure
- Grizzly River Run – this ride is current closed through March 16 for refurbishment. The ride is now scheduled to close again on April 18, and reopen May 18.
- Silly Symphony Swings – closes April 11 for refurbishment. Reopening date not official, but expected to be June 10.
Constructionland
The leveling of backstage areas to make room for Star Wars Land has created some striking views around Disneyland, especially around the berm around the northwest edge of the park. Here are some photos of the work in progress, taken both inside and outside the park.
I've also added two overhead views, courtesy of Google Maps. The first shows in red the area featured in the construction photos, so you get an idea of what was there before the bulldozers came in.
The second shows in red what I believe are buildings yet to be demolished, based on permits filed with the city of Anaheim. This includes the large white building in the foreground of the photos. This is the transportation service center, for which a replacement was constructed in the Pinocchio parking lot. The other buildings include costuming, workshops and storage facilities.
An overhead view of the construction site behind Frontierland. The white and blue tent structure is the Fantasyland Theater. On the left is the back of Toontown. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
An overhead look at what the area that is now part of the Star Wars Land construction looked like before work began. Most of the structures in the red area have been demolished, or soon will be. Image from Google Maps.
The yellow building at the left is the Team Disney Anaheim office building. The buildings in the background include parade float storage, workshops and entertainment and rehearsal space. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Circle D Ranch was demolished, and the construction site extends to the west side of Toontown. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The construction site backs onto the Fantasyland Theater. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Disneyland Railroad tracks have been removed from the section behind Frontierland. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The white building in the foreground is the transportation service center, one of several buildings still to be demolished to make room for Star Wars Land. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The buildings highlighted in red are slated to be demolished as part of the Star Wars Land expansion. Image from Google Maps.
Work is visible from Frontierland, where trees and plants have been removed from the earthen berm. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
A dam across the Rivers of America marks the edge of the construction site on south side of Tom Sawyer Island. The river is being rerouted as part of the Star Wars Land expansion, with the track for the Mark Twain and Sailing Ship Columbia moved. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
With so many trees removed from the berm behind Frontierland, the white metal framework of the Mickey and Friends parking structure is visible from inside Disneyland. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Another dam marks the edge of the construction site on the north side of Tom Sawyer Island. A portion of the island will be removed as part of the Star Wars Land construction site. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
This and that…
…The sneak preview of the upcoming Disney film The Jungle Book begins this Friday, March 18 in the Bug's Land Theater at Disney California Adventure.
…The annual (and unofficial) Mini Gay Days event is scheduled for this Saturday, March 19 at the Disneyland Resort. More information and a schedule for the day is available at the event website.
…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
- Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – closed through April 1 for refurbishment.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – closed April 11–14 for refurbishment.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed April 18–22 for refurbishment.
- Jungle Cruise – closed to remove the Jingle Cruise overlay, and for extensive refurbishment. Reopening date not official, but expected to be after April 24.
- Autopia – closed for extensive refurbishment. Reopening date not official, but expected to be April 28.
- Disneyland Monorail – closes April 11 for refurbishment. Reopening date not official, but expected to be May 19.
- 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.
- Starcade – closed indefinitely.
Disney California Adventure
- It's Tough to be a Bug! – closed. The theater will host a sneak preview of the upcoming Disney film The Jungle Book starting March 18.
- Muppet*Vision 3D – closed indefinitely due to the Frozen Fun overlay.
- Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular – closed. Frozen Live at the Hyperion opens May 27.
- Grizzly River Run – closed through March 16 for refurbishment. The ride is scheduled to close again on April 18, and reopen May 18.
- Silly Symphony Swings – closes April 11 for refurbishment. Reopening date not official, but expected to be June 10.
Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland Hotel – E-Ticket pool and some cabanas closed through spring for refurbishment. The D-Ticket pool. 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
- Mini Gay Days (unofficial event) – Saturday, March 19. More information and a schedule for the day is available at the event website.
- MouseAdventure – Sunday, April 10. This event is sold out; sign up for the MouseAdventure Newsletter for more information about future events.
- 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.
- Gay Days Anaheim (unofficial event) – September 30 – October 2. More information at the event website.
- 2016 CHOC Walk in the Park – Sunday, October 30 at the Disneyland Resort. Registration will open in May. MousePlanet readers, friends, and family are invited to register with Team MousePlanet and walk with our group. More information on the event 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 Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend – November 10–13. Early registration for annual passhlders and Disney Vacation Club members opens April 5. Registration opens April 12. 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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| March 2–27 |
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. New this year, Disney allows egg hunters to choose which of the six egg designs they would like as their gift – Mickey, Minnie, Stitch, Cheshire Cat, Woody or Jessie. You can collect all six, while supplies last. |
| 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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| May 1 (Sun) |
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
| One Day Tickets |
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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Three Day Tickets |
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.
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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:
| 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:
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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| 3/20 | 3/21 | 3/22 | 3/23 | 3/24 | 3/25 | 3/26 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: |
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| 3/27 | 3/28 | 3/29 | 3/30 | 3/31 | 4/1 | 4/2 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
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| 4/3 | 4/4 | 4/5 | 4/6 | 4/7 | 4/8 | 4/9 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
| 4/10 | 4/11 | 4/12 | 4/13 | 4/14 | 4/15 | 4/16 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-11p DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: |
| 4/17 | 4/18 | 4/19 | 4/20 | 4/21 | 4/22 | 4/23 |
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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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