Disneyland Resort Update for September 26 – October 2, 2016
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The Disneyland Southern California Annual Pass is back | Mickey's Halloween Parties begin | World of Color – Season of Light | Taking down the Tower | This and that… | Crowd forecast
The Disneyland Southern California Annual Pass is back
More than two years after Disneyland suspended sales of its Southern California Annual Pass, the popular passport is available for sale once again at Disneyland ticket booths. Disneyland Resort vice president of communications Cathi Killian told MousePlanet, “Our annual passes are very popular, particularly the Disney Southern California Annual Passport, so we are excited to offer that pass once again, based on availability.”
The Southern California Annual Pass is $459, and is valid 227 selected days a year. The 2016–2017 blackout dates include all Saturdays, Thanksgiving weekend, three weeks around Christmas and New Year, the peak Spring Break week, and a seven-week block starting the last day of June. The main difference between this pass and the Southern California Select pass is that this pass is valid most Sundays, whereas the SoCal Select pass is blocked out on all weekend days.
At this time, the pass is available only for purchase at Disneyland ticket booths. Customers must show proof of California residency in zip codes 90000 to 93599. The pass will sold online through the Disneyland website later this year. Customers who have the Southern California Select passport can upgrade to this pass by paying the full $130 price difference, regardless of their renewal date—there is no prorated upgrade offered.
Disney stopped selling the pass in 2014, citing the popularity of the annual pass program. Annual passholders who already had the pass have been allowed to renew it each year, but new purchasers had to select one of the other available passes. The current options range from the weekday-only $329 Southern California Select Annual Passport to the $1,049 Signature Plus passport (which includes parking and has no blackout dates).
When Disney ended sales of the pass in 2014, a company spokesman said the pass could return when “renewal rates return to an appropriate level that preserves the guest experience.” It looks like the passholder census has dropped to a level to where it makes sense for Disney to put this most popular pass back on the market.
Mickey's Halloween Parties begin
The first Mickey's Halloween Party of the 2016 season took place last Friday, with a sold-out crowd on hand to see the first West Coast Ride of the Headless Horseman and enjoy the first public performance on the new Frightfully Fun parade.
The Frightfully Fun Parade debuted at Mickey's Halloween party last week. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The two entertainment offerings are new for 2016, and join the Halloween Screams fireworks show. Also new this year are three nighttime performances of the Jedi Training Academy in Tomorrowland. Sign-ups begin at 5:00 p.m., before the party officially begins, so make sure to plan ahead if your young Padawan learners want to participate. These special nighttime shows are still limited to children ages 12 and under, but we can always hope that Disney will open Jedi Training up to adults during these events,
The Frightfully Fun parade will be a big hit with fans of the Disney Villains, and especially of the Nightmare Before Christmas franchise. The lead float features Zero, followed by individual units with the four Vampire Brothers from the film. The Mayor drives along in his car, with Jack and Sally following behind on their own float.
The Haunted Mansion unit is next, with the ghostly ballroom dancers performing ahead of the three Hitchhiking Ghosts and a small replica of the Haunted Mansion facade. A team of grave diggers follow the float, raising sparks from the street with their metal shovels as they walk.
The Frightfully Fun Parade is new for the 2016 Mickey's Halloween Party. MousePlanet video.
Dr. Facilier is the star of the next unit, with a troupe of his “friends from the other side” taking the lead. Right behind him is the large Villains float, towered over by a giant figure of the Maleficent dragon. Sharp-eyed readers noted that several of the parade units were recycled from past Disneyland parades, including the Princess float from the Parade of Dreams.
The whole parade is set to a remix of “It's Halloween-lo-ween,” a song best known as the soundtrack of Disneyland Paris' Halloween parade. It's a fairly short parade, clocking in under 10 minutes, but a treat for early arrivals is the Headless Horseman, who makes his ride down Main Street approximately 10 minutes ahead of each parade. The horseman was rather hard to see from my vantage point on Main Street during his debut performance, with very little parade lighting—probably to enhance the effect of the glowing pumpkin head he carried.
The Headless Horseman makes his way down Main Street, U.S.A.. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
I was in a better-lit spot for the second performance, and the Horseman was easier to see. He also stopped and made a slow circle on the parade route, giving everyone an excellent view. People who have seen the Ride of the Headless Horseman at Walt Disney World should be prepared that this is not the brisk trot you remember. At Disneyland, the Headless Horseman's ride is a stately walk.
With so many Villains now participating in the nightly parade, the Villains Cavalcade from past years has ended. Instead, the various baddies—including Maleficent, Cruella, and the Evil Queen—take turns walking to their photo locations on Main Street. The photo location for Mickey and Minnie has relocated to behind the giant Mickey pumpkin on Main Street.
I want to note that Disney did a very thorough job of clearing day guests out of Disneyland once the park ended for the regular day and the after-hours party began. I was asked to show my event wristband at least 10 times during the evening, including twice while I sat on Main Street waiting for the parade to begin. As I've noted before, there's not much Disney can do to round up every single person who tries to crash the event without buying a ticket, but it was obvious that park managers made a real effort to keep the party exclusive to the people who paid to be there.
On a different note, it was a disappointment to see that Disneyland did not join Walt Disney World in offering non-food treats for guests with food allergies. At the Florida event, visitors with food allergies can request a special teal-colored trick-or-treat bag. Cast members then give special teal tokens instead of candy to guests who carry the teal bag through the treat trails. Visitors can return to designated allergy-free centers to exchange the tokens for special treats, which include gluten-free, sugar-free, and nut-free options, as well as non-food treats like craft kits.
Tickets are sold out online for all but five Mickey's Halloween Party event nights via the Disneyland web site, though you can still purchase tickets for tonight's event online and in person at Disneyland. If you're attending an event this week, be sure to check out our article “Making the Most of Mickey's Halloween Party” for tips and tricks.
If you can't wait to attend the event in person, you can watch video of the first performance of the Frightfully Fun Parade on our YouTube channel.
World of Color – Season of Light
The Disney Parks Blog shared more details about World of Color – Season of Light, which debuts at Disney California Adventure on November 10. Disney's Shawn Slater says,
“World of Color – Season of Light” is completely new from beginning to end.” Mentioned scenes include Lady and the Tramp, Toy Story, Lilo & Stitch and Inside Out. And while Slater says there will be elements from Frozen in the show, there won't be an entire segment devoted to the sisters from Arendelle.
The latest version of World of Color will run through January 8, 2017.
Taking down the Tower
Even as Disney markets the “Late Check Out” promotion for the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction at Disney California Adventure, the company is already starting work on the project which will covert the ride into a “Guardians of the Galaxy” story line. After DCA closed Monday night, workers removed the Hollywood Tower Hotel sign which, ironically, appears on the special merchandise designed to commemorate the ride's final months.
Some Disney fans watched the removal via the Mattercam, a live video feed from the rooftop of the nearby Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel. Special thanks to the MousePlanet readers who shared their photos of the sign-less Tower of Terror for this article. The Tower of Terror is currently scheduled to remain open through January 3, 2017.
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Join Team MousePlanet for the 2016 CHOC Walk in the ParkRegistration 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?
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This and that…
…The Gay Days at Disneyland event takes place this weekend, September 30 through October 2 at the Disneyland Resort. More information about this unofficial event, including a schedule for the day, is available on the event website. Most of the organized in-park events take place at Disneyland on Saturday, October 3, and in Disney California Adventure on Sunday, October 4. The event's official welcome center is located in the Trillium Room at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
…It seems that the Season of the Force is on a quiet hiatus at Disneyland, with new signs and banners in place in Tomorrowland. Disney has not yet said if Hyperspace Mountain will return after the Ghost Galaxy overlay is removed. The Path of the Jedi film is still playing in the Tomorrowland theater.
New Tomorrowland signs and banners are on display in Disneyland, replacing Season of the Force collateral. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
…The Little Mermaid – Ariel's Undersea Adventure should reopen this week, along with The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.
…Goofy's Sky School is closed for refurbishment September 26 & 27.
…An extended preview of the upcoming Marvel film Doctor Strange will be offered at the Disneyland Resort starting October 7.
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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.
Disneyland
- The Disneyland Story presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln – closed through September 29 for refurbishment.
- Stage Door Cafe – closes October 3 for refurbishment. Reopening date not known, but after October 17.
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
- The Little Mermaid – Ariel's Undersea Adventure – closed through September 28 for refurbishment.
- Hot Dog Hut – closed through September 29 for refurbishment.
- Goofy's Sky School – closed for refurbishment September 26 & 27.
- It's Tough to be a Bug – closed October 3 – 13 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.
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror – closes January 3, 2017 for transformation into a new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction.
Disneyland Resort
- House of Blues Anaheim – closed as of May 31. The 23,000-square-foot restaurant and concert venue is slated for demolition.
- Sprinkles Cupcakes – under construction in Downtown Disney. No opening date announced.
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
- Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort – September 9 to October 31.
- Mickey's Halloween Party – September 23, 26, 28, 30; October 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 29, 31. Tickets on sale now.
- Gay Days Anaheim (unofficial event) – September 30 to October 2. More information at the event website.
- MouseAdventure – Sunday, October 16. Registration is now closed.
- 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 America 5K and the runDisney Kids Races. Register via the runDisney website.
- Holidays at the Disneyland Resort – November 10, 2016 through January 8, 2017
- 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 through runDisney, but charities like Team Muscle Makers have space available.
- “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 Grad Nites: May 5, 6, 10, 17, 19, 20, 24, 30 and 31; June 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16 and 17.
- 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 Scary Farm – select nights September 22 to October 31.
Legoland California
- Brick-Or-Treat – October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
- Kids' New Year's Eve – December 31.
Sea World San Diego
- Halloween Spooktacular – September 24–25; October 1–2; 8–9; 15–16; 22–23; 29–30.
- Wintery Wonderland – November 18, 2016 to January 1, 2017
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Halloween Horror Nights – September 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30; October 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15,16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31; November 5, 5.
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 to 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
- Columbus Day – Monday, October 10. Many locals schools are closed.
- 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 Sunday Christmas.
2017
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 16.
- Cesar Chavez Day – Friday, March 31. Many locals schools are closed.
- Spring Break – March 13 to April 14. The four-week period during which most local schools will observe a one-week spring holiday.
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. Disneyland Resort 2016 CHOC-Ttober ticket discount
In addition to helping support an outstanding local charity, Walkers who participate in the 2016 CHOC Walk on October 30 have the exclusive opportunity to purchase discounted Disneyland tickets during the CHOC-tober promotion. Walkers who meet the $85 fundraising minimum can purchase a 1-Day 1-Park Disneyland Resort ticket for $55 (reg. $89–$119), or a Disneyland Resort 1-Day Park Hopper ticket for $83 (reg. $149–$169). The tickets can only be purchased by registered walkers in person at the Disneyland Resort on the day of the walk. You must present your CHOC Walk in the Park wristband to a Disneyland Resort Ticket Booth to purchase the discounted tickets. A maximum of five tickets may be purchased per wristband, which represents a savings of up to $430. The tickets are valid starting October 30, 2016, and must be used by November 30, 2016. The tickets are not valid November 19–23, 2016 (Thanksgiving week). All MousePlanet readers, friends and family are invited and encouraged to sign up and walk with our team. It's easy to sign up—just visit our team page. 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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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 |
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 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. |
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Four 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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Five 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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| 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 |
Disney California Adventure Park Fun Pass Technically not an annual pass, this Costco-exclusive is valid only at Disney California Adventure for 365 days after activation. The pass costs $329.99, the same price as the existing Disney Southern California Select Passport that also includes admission to Disneyland. The new Costco pass comes with 19 blockout dates during the remainder of 2016, and 41 blockout dates through December 1, 2017. Those 60 combined blockout dates most closely resemble those of the existing Deluxe Annual Passport, and cover the peak Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year travel periods, plus most holiday weekends and every Saturday between March 13 and August 19. 2016 7 2017 blockout dates:
The Disney California Adventure Park Fun Pass also includes the same 10 percent merchandise and food discount as offered with the Southern California Select Passport. Like that pass, the new DCA pass does not include parking, nor is there an option to add a parking pass onto this ticket. The new Fun Pass also includes a Disney collector pin featuring Ariel and the DCA logo. If you're looking to buy this as a holiday gift, note that the pass expires one year after the first use, and the first use must be by December 1, 2016. That doesn't necessarily rule it out as a stocking stuffer, but Christmas will have to come very early so your recipient can activate the pass before the deadline. The pass is available only at Costco stores and from Costco.com. This is not a member-exclusive item, and in our test, the Costco website did not add a surcharge when the pass was purchased by a non-member. The pass is mailed in five to seven business days, though a two-day shipping option is available at an added charge. California residents can take advantage of the monthly payment plan when purchasing any but the Premier Annual Passport.
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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:
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 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. |
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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 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. 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
The Disneyland website does not list the blockout dates for the Costco-exclusive Disney California Adventure Park Fun Pass. The blockout dates are as follows:
- 2016 – September 3, 4; November 11, 24, 25, 26; December 19–31
- 2017 – January 1, 2; February 18, 19; March 18, 25; April 1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 26, 27, 28; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1-4, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19; September 2,l 3; November 10, 11, 23, 24, 25.
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
| 9/25 | 9/26 | 9/27 | 9/28 | 9/29 | 9/30 | 10/1 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 9a-11p DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 10a-9p DCA: 10a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-7p DCA: 8a-12a AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 10/2 | 10/3 | 10/4 | 10/5 | 10/6 | 10/7 | 10/8 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-7p DCA: 9a-11p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 10/9 | 10/10 | 10/11 | 10/12 | 10/13 | 10/14 | 10/15 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 8a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-7p DCA: 9a-11p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 10/16 | 10/17 | 10/18 | 10/19 | 10/20 | 10/21 | 10/22 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-10p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-7p DCA: 9a-11p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 8a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
| 10/23 | 10/24 | 10/25 | 10/26 | 10/27 | 10/28 | 10/29 |
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Ticket Season: DL: 8a-11p DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-6p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: |
Ticket Season: DL: 9a-9p DCA: 9a-8p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-12a DCA: 9a-10p AP Blockouts: Events: None |
Ticket Season: DL: 8a-7p DCA: 9a-11p AP Blockouts: Events: |
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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