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“Aladdin ” to be Frozen out in 2016 | Diamond Days sweepstakes extended | Disneyland's Diamond Halloween Time | Vegetarians frustrated with menu changes; ice cream locations dish up new allergy policy |This and that… | Crowd Forecast
Aladdin to be Frozen out in 2016
If you've been following Disneyland news for a long while, a press release posted late last Wednesday night may prompted a sense of deja vu. As announced by the Disney Parks Blog, Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular is closing early next year at Disney's California Adventure, and will be replaced with a musical based on one of the most popular animated features of all time.
Of course, it's not 2009 and we aren't talking about “Toy Story: The Musical.” In the updated version of this story, Aladdin closes January 10, 2016, to be replaced sometime next summer by a new musical based on Frozen.
This latest announcement was as poorly received as the 2009 attempt to replace Aladdin, though perhaps for a much different reason. While there are a fair number of people who are unhappy to see Aladdin leave for any reason, quite a few of the people responding to the Disney Parks Blog announcement and on MousePlanet's discussion board and Facebook page acknowledge that 13 years is an incredible run for a theme park show. For this group, the complaint isn't that Aladdin is leaving, but that it's being replaced by yet another “Frozen-inspired” offering. These people want Disney to “Let It Go” already, and stop what they see as the Frozen takeover of the Disneyland Resort.
Already at Disney California Adventure, Muppet*Vision 3D is in “hiatus” due to the Frozen sing-along show, the gift kiosk in the studios area has been transformed into Wandering Oaken's Trading Post, and a portion of the Animation Building is devoted to the Anna and Elsa meet-and-greet. Frozen is also featured in the World of Color – Celebrate show.
Over in Disneyland, Frozen is a prominent part of the Disneyland Forever fireworks show, and Anna, Elsa and Olaf have a huge twinkling presence in the “Paint the Night” parade. There's also the Frozen story time show in the Fantasy Faire area, and Elsa's castle along the banks of the Storybookland Canal Boats attraction. And let's not forget Anna & Elsa's Boutique in Downtown Disney.
Disneyland may not have closed a beloved theme park ride to make way for the sisters from Arendelle, a la Epcot's Maelstrom, but the franchise is well represented all over the resort. For many, this new show is just too much, though others see a silver lining.
Once Frozen replaces Aladdin at the Hyperion theater, it's likely—almost certain—that Disney will close the sing-along show in DCA. The return of the Muppets to their former theater may be contingent on the success of their new ABC television show, but at least that building would be open for a new attraction. Disneyland would likely restore Tangled and Beauty and the Beast to the Fantasy Faire story time rotation.
The reality is that Frozen fever isn't going to completely thaw anytime soon—especially not with another movie in the works—but this move may actually mark the start of a more considered approach to all things Frozen, and a departure from the “slap a snowflake on every flat surface” mindset of the past two years.
Meanwhile, Shawn Slater said to keep an eye out for “details on how we plan to celebrate the Disney California Adventure park favorite before, as Genie says, he’s 'outta here!'” After 13 years and nearly 14,000 performances, Aladdin definitely deserves to go out on a high note.
Diamond Days sweepstakes extended
This caught us completely by surprise, but the Disneyland Resort has extended the Diamond Days Sweepstakes that launched in May as part of the 60th Anniversary celebration.
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.
This Sleeping Beauty crown is one of the prizes in the new Diamond Days Sweepstakes. Photo © Disney.
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. Note: this is a new number, and entries sent to the old number are not valid.
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 September 11, 2015 through February 5, 2016, with a total of 147 prizes to be awarded.
The Diamond Days Sweepstakes now runs through February 5, 2016. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
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 21 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 Sleeping Beauty Crown package – a white gold-plated silver Sleeping Beauty Crown, decorated with tanzanite and cubic zirconia.
- Two Blue Diamond packages – each featuring a two-carat aqua blue diamond.
- One Red Diamond package – featuring a two-carat garnet red diamond.
- Five White Diamond packages – each featuring a one-carat white diamond, and a one-night stay in the Disneyland Dream Suite (subject to availability)
- Six Disney Character Party packages – featuring a “Disney Character VIP Party Experience”
- Five Disneyland Resort Experience packages – featuring a “special themed Disneyland Resort Experience”
- One Jungle Cruise Dinner package – featuring a “a special Jungle Cruise experience including a private dinner.”
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 September 11, 2015 through February 5, 2016.
The weekly prize for the September 11–18 entry period is the Blue Diamond package. According to the contest website, the winner will “receive a cool 2-carat blue Disney Diamond—laser-engraved with a Hidden Mickey. This treasure will be presented by a Disneyland Ambassador as well as Anna and Elsa, the stars of Disney’s Frozen!”
For full rules and eligibility requirements, please visit the official contest website.
Disneyland's Diamond Halloween Time
The Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction is said to show what happens when two holidays collide, but Main Street, U.S.A. is a great example of what happens when Disneyland tries to run two marketing campaigns at the same time. The result is a Disneyland's Diamond Halloween Time, a mashup of the spooky and the sparkling. Enjoy some photos from the opening weekend of the Halloween Time promotion.
Disneyland's Diamond Anniversary celebration continues as Halloween Time begins. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Pumpkin Mickey greets visitors to Disneyland. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Big Thunder Ranch is decorated for Halloween, but there is no Halloween Carnival this year. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Before the pumpkin carvers moved into the Halloween Carnival, they used to demonstrate their art outside the Scare-Dy-Crow Shack. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
A photo location outside Big Thunder Ranch make for a great family photo. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Halloween Tree has returned to Disneyland, though the Sharpie Pumpkin seems to be missing again this year. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Zocalo Park is decorated with a Dia de los Muertos display. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
A display in Zocalo Park explains the tradition and symbolism of the Dia de los Muertos decoration. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The entrance path to Rancho del Zocalo has new Dia de los Muertos decorations. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Haunted Mansion Holiday is back for another year, and the Hatbox Ghost is still in residence. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy has returned for the 2015 Halloween Time celebration. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Check back this week for another article detailing all of the Halloween treats to be found at Disneyland Resort restaurants. There are a slew of options already available this year, with more on the way. Until then, here's a look at some of the new souvenir items.
The Poison Apple mug seems to be the hit of the Halloween season, and is offered in several locations with a variety of fillings. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The new Halloween popcorn bucket features Mickey, Donald, and Goofy from the “Lonesome Ghosts” cartoon. The Zero popcorn bucket is available again this year. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
A Vampire Mickey popcorn bucket will be released later this year for Halloween Time. Concept art © Disney.
Vegetarians frustrated with menu changes; ice cream locations dish up new allergy policy
Farewell to the fried green tomato
Reader Jenny Brody alerted us to menu changes at two Disneyland locations, which have some vegetarians looking for new places to eat. The Fried Green Tomato sandwich has been axed from the menu at the Hungry Bear in Critter Country, replaced with a new Turkey Caesar Wrap. Big Al's Chicken Salad was replaced with a new Picnic Salad with turkey breast, strawberries, feta cheese, cranberries, roasted almonds, jicama, and mixed greens, all tossed with a strawberry vinaigrette. The sweet potato fries are also history.
This change leaves no vegetarian entrees on the menu, although there are a few off-menu options if you know to ask for them. A Garden Burger-brand patty can be substituted on either the Crispy Chicken Sandwich or the Classic Cheeseburger, and you can order the Picnic Salad without turkey.
A push to make the Harbour Galley menu more seafood-focused spelled the end of the stuffed baked potatoes offered at that location. While none of the three versions were vegetarian as presented, you could get a simple potato with butter, sour cream and/or cheese on request. Fans of the baked potatoes can still find them in the back of Fantasyland, at Troubadour Tavern at the entrance to the Fantasyland Theater.
The Harbour Galley still serves Broccoli Cheddar Cheese soup, though it has been removed from the menu sign in favor of a generic “seasonal soup” listing. However, ask before you order to see if the soup is truly vegetarian, or if it's made with chicken stock. (We've heard both versions from different cast members, and haven't checked labels to be sure).
Nuts to you, ice cream lover
Reader Helga B. alerted us to a policy change at Disneyland's cone shops. During a recent visit, Helga's daughter ordered an ice cream sundae for her son at Disneyland's Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, and alerted the cast members that her son has a peanut allergy. In the past, this meant the cast member preparing the sundae would change gloves, and prepare the dish away from the assembly area where peanuts are stored. This time, Helga's daughter was informed that her only option would be to order a cup of plain vanilla or chocolate ice cream—no cones, no toppings. Since this was a complete change from their previous experiences, Helga asked us to look into it.
We've confirmed that the ice cream locations have changed their policies regarding guests who disclose they have an allergy, and a manager explained the reasoning behind the change: Gibson Girl and Clarabelle's prepare orders on an open station, where chopped peanuts and peanut-covered items are openly stored (just think of the stacks of chocolate-covered, peanut-crusted waffle cones displayed behind the counters). Because of this, and despite the best efforts of the employees, there is no way to eliminate the possibility of cross-contamination. Since even a tiny bit of peanut can trigger a life-threatening reaction in a seriously allergic person, the decision was made to create a dedicated peanut-free area in an adjacent kitchen.
In the case of Gibson Girl, a container each of chocolate and vanilla ice cream are stored in the Carnation Cafe kitchen, completely separate from any peanut ingredients. This reduces the chance of cross-contamination, but also limits the ice cream selection. As for toppings and cones, the manager said there is no way to ensure they have been kept separate from peanut ingredients without opening a new package of cones and sprinkles each time a customer requests one.
As someone who has both worked in a commercial kitchen and who has family members with life-threatening food allergies, I understand both the operational challenges of the restaurant, and the frustration of the customer. It's not a perfect system, but it makes sense.
Helga noted that her family will probably head to Ghirardelli in Disney California Adventure the next time they want ice cream, since the shop does not use peanuts. (Note, Ghirardelli uses chopped almonds instead of peanuts, and serves peanut butter in only one specific sundae).
Join Team MousePlanet for the 25th Anniversary CHOC WalkAs of September 13, we've raised $1,942 for the 2015 CHOC Walk The 2015 CHOC Walk in the Park, an annual fundraiser for Children's Hospital Orange County, is Sunday, October 11 at the Disneyland Resort. Team MousePlanet is back for our eighth consecutive year at the walk, and we invite all MousePlanet readers, friends and family members to join our team for the event. For more information about the event, and the benefits of joining Team MousePlanet, visit our MousePad discussion forum. We look forward to welcoming you to our team. 2015 CHOC-tober ticket promotionEach walker who raises at least $65 in the 2015 CHOC Walk can purchase up to five discounted tickets following the event. The tickets are valid starting October 11, 2015, and must by used by November 6, 2015.
Tickets may only be purchased in person at the Disneyland Resort following the CHOC Walk. There is a limit of 5 tickets per wristband, and each eligible walker must be present to show their wristband and purchase tickets. |
This and that…
…During a investor conference last week, Disney Chief Operating Officer Thomas Staggs said that Disney will break ground on the new Star Wars land expansions at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios sometime in 2016, though he did not provide a construction time line or hint when the new lands will open.
Disneyland's Jedi Training Academy may adopt a Walt Disney World policy. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…Disney conducted a two-day test at the Jedi Training Academy last week, bringing a Walt Disney World practice to California for the first time. During the test, parents of children interested in participating in the show were sent to a location outside of Store Command in Tomorrowland to pre-register their children for the show. The children were given a return time, and instructed where to check in for their show. This is the same system used at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida.
We don't know if Disney considered the test to be successful, but don't be surprised if this policy is formally introduced when the new Jedi Training Academy show—with a new character from Star Wars: The Force Awakens—debuts later this year.
Pre-registration for Jedi Training Academy at #Disneyland http://t.co/EQjVWHf2FE pic.twitter.com/ZJC5StiUu1
— Mr. DAPs (@mrdaps) September 10, 2015
…If you plan to attend Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland this year but have not yet purchased tickets, it's time to get off the fence and make your plans. All of the Friday, Saturday and Sunday events are now sold out, leaving only the weeknight parties open. As of publication:
Sold out: September 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 25, and 31
Available: September 28, 30; October 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 22, 27, and 29
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Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Note: Not all of 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
- Pirates of the Caribbean – closed through September 29 for refurbishment.
- Tomorrowland Theater (Captain EO) – closed; reopening date unknown.
- Starcade – closed for renovation; reopening date TBD.
- Innoventions – closed; reopening date unknown.
- “it's a small world” – closed October 19 through November 5 for installation of the holiday overlay.
Disney California Adventure
- “it's tough to be a bug” – closed through September 17 for refurbishment.
- Ariel's Grotto – closed September 15–17 for refurbishment.
- Turtle Talk with Crush – closes October 12 for refurbishment. Reopening date unknown., but after October 24
- Blue Sky Cellar – closed; reopening date now TBD.
- Luigi's Flying Tires – closed. Ride to be removed and replaced. Reopening date unknown.
- Muppet*Vision 3D – closed indefinitely due to the Frozen Fun overlay.
- Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular – closes January 10, 2016. Will be replaced in Summer 2016 by a new Frozen musical.
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).
2015
- Halloween Time – Through November 1.
- Dapper Day Fall Soiree – (unofficial event) September 18. Details at the Dapper Day website.
- Mickey's Halloween Party – September 25, 28, and 30; October 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31. Tickets available now via the Disneyland website, by calling (714) 781-4400, or in person at a Disneyland Resort ticket booth. September 25; October 23, 25 and 31 (Halloween Night) are sold out as of this Update; all other nights still available.
- Gay Days at Disneyland – (unofficial event) October 2–4. More information on the event website.
- 2015 CHOC Walk in the Park – Sunday, October 11 at the Disneyland Resort. Registration is now open via the event website. MousePlanet readers, friends, and family are invited to register with Team MousePlanet and walk with our group.
- Utah Education Association convention (UEA, a.k.a. “Utah Escapes to Anaheim”) – October 15-16. Expect unusually large attendance levels October 16–20 as Utah students and families take advantage of a 4-day weekend created by their school's participation in a state education convention. Not all Utah schools or teachers close for or attend UEA, but the impact on the Resort is usually noticeable enough to mention.
- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade taping at the Disneyland Resort – November 6–8. Taping of the West coast portions of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. The performances are usually taped on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday reserved as a backup day in case of weather. Filming is always subject to change with no notice, and we don't encourage readers to make a special trip just to see the filming.
- 2015 Avengers Half Marathon Weekend – November 12–15. Most events are sold out, but space remains in the half marathon race. Details on the runDisney website.
- Holidays at the Disneyland Resort – November 13 through January 6.
- Candlelight Processional – December 5 and 6. Performances times and narrator(s) have not yet been announced.
2016
- 2016 Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – January 14–17. All running events are sold out, but ChEAR Squad packages are still available. Details on the runDisney website.
- 2016 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – May 5–8. The 5K and 10K events are sold out, but the half marathon and Pixie Dust Challenge are still available. Details on the runDisney website.
- Utah Education Association convention (UEA, a.k.a. “Utah Escapes to Anaheim”) – October 20–21.
- 2016 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – September 1–4.
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.
Merchandise Events
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| Fri., September 18 |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with David Lozeau, 6–10 p.m. |
| Sat., September 19 |
WonderGround Gallery:
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| Sun., September 20 |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with David Lozeau, 6–10 p.m. |
| Fri., September 25 |
WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with David Lozeau, 6–10 p.m. |
| Sat., September 26 | WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Serpenthes artist, Gabriela Ruiz, 2–5 p.m. |
| Sun., September 27 | WonderGround Gallery – Artist Showcase with Serpenthes artist, Gabriela Ruiz, 2–5 p.m. |
Current Discounts & Promotions
Disneyland prices as of February 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.
| One Day, One Park Ticket – Regularly $99/$93
One Day Park Hopper – Regularly $155/$149 |
CHOC-tober one-day, one-park ticket – $51 A discounted price available to participants in the 2015 CHOC Walk, an annual fund raiser for Children's Hospital Orange County. The 2015 event is Sunday, October 11. Each walker who raises at least $65 can purchase up to five discounted tickets following the event. The tickets are valid starting October 11, 2015, and must by used by November 6, 2015. For this 25th Anniversary event, CHOC has raised the minimum fund-raising commitment. There is no charge to register for the walk, but walkers (ages 3 and up) must commit to raise $65 before the event. We invite MousePlanet readers, friends and family members to join our team for the event. 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, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $185/$172
Two Day Park Hopper – Regularly $225/$212 |
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, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $235/$224 Three Day Park Hopper – Regularly $275/$264 |
Adults at Kids' Prices Three Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket – $264 A discounted ticket available through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Travel. Offer valid for travel during September and 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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2014–2015 Disney Military Promotional 3–Day Park Hopper Ticket ($132) |
A discounted price offered to Eligible Service Members or their spouses. The 2014–2015 U.S. Armed Forces discount is valid through October 3, 2015. Under this program, active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $132 each. For the purpose of this offer, Disney defines “Eligible Service Members” as active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Valid military identification will be required for purchase. This discount is available at MWR/ITT offices at your military base or other at participating U.S. military sales outlets. The tickets are not available for sale at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. The price is the same for adults and children, and total of six tickets may be purchased per military member, regardless of who purchases the tickets (the member or their spouse). Disney has also clarified that the “Military member (or spouse) must accompany the persons using these tickets for Theme Park admission,” which means you can not purchase these tickets and give them to someone who will be visiting without you present. Unlike past years, this ticket is not blocked out on the 4th of July. As far as we can tell, there is no “fuse” on this ticket, so you may have more than the standard 13 days from first use to use the remaining two admissions, but we highly recommend you contact your base MWR/ITT office for more details before making travel plans. Please note that this ticket is not a “bonus” ticket, and so does not include an early admission day. 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, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $260/$245 Four Day Park Hopper – Regularly $300/$285 |
Adults at Kids' Prices Four Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket – $285 A discounted ticket available through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Travel. Offer valid for travel during September and 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, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $275/$259 Five Day Park Hopper – Regularly $315/$299 |
Adults at Kids' Prices Five Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket – $299 A discounted ticket available through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Travel. Offer valid for travel during September and 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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| 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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2015 Southern California CityPASS $334/$291
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2015 Southern California CityPASS ($334/$291) – 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, 2015. 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. 2015 Southern California CityPASS through Get Away Today ($324/$281) – Save $10 per ticket when you purchase your City Pass through MousePlanet travel partner Get Away Travel, 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 $48/$38. This upgraded pass is only available for purchase directly from the CityPASS website Prices listed above are valid until December 31, 2015 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 |
2-day Disneyland Resort + 2-Day Universal Studios Combo Pass – $300/$281 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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Other 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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| Discounts for Annual Passholders |
Disneyland Resort merchandise – Disneyland extended the 20 percent merchandise discount offered to Premium annual passholders through December 31, 2015. All other passholders receive a 10% merchandise discount. Visit the Annual Passholder discount page for specific details and exclusions. Guided Tours – 15% 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% 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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Discounts for Disney Visa cardholders |
Character Meet-and-Greet – 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. 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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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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Discounts for U.S. military |
See “2014–2015 Disney Military Promotional 3–Day Park Hopper Ticket ($132)” above. |
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| Discounts for 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. | |
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
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. 2015 dates: September 25, 28 and 30; October 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31.
| 9/13 | 9/14 | 9/15 | 9/16 | 9/17 | 9/18 | 9/19 |
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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: 10a-9p DCA: 10a-8p 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: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 9/20 | 9/21 | 9/22 | 9/23 | 9/24 | 9/25 | 9/26 |
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DL: 9a-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-11p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-11p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-7p DCA: 8a-12a AP Blockouts: Events: MHP |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 9/27 | 9/28 | 9/29 | 9/30 | 10/1 | 10/2 | 10/3 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: MHP |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: MHP |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-7p DCA: 8a-12a AP Blockouts: Events: MHP |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 10/4 | 10/5 | 10/6 | 10/7 | 10/8 | 10/9 | 10/10 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: MHP |
DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: MHP |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-7p DCA: 8a-12a AP Blockouts: Events: MHP |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 10/11 | 10/12 | 10/13 | 10/14 | 10/15 | 10/16 | 10/17 |
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DL: 10a-12a DCA: 10a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: CHOC Walk |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: MHP |
DL: 9a-11p DCA: 9a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: MHP |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-9p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-7p DCA: 8a-12a AP Blockouts: Events: MHP |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 10/18 | 10/19 | 10/20 | 10/21 | 10/22 | 10/23 | 10/24 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: MHP |
DL: 8a-8p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: MHP |
DL: 8a-7p DCA: 8a-12a AP Blockouts: Events: MHP |
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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