Go directly to: News & Views | Current Refurbishment/Attraction Closures | Park Events | Discounts/Promotions | Park Hours | Events/Entertainment Schedule
Pirates of the Disney Gallery – The new Disney Gallery exhibit opened this weekend, featuring the artwork of both Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, and the upcoming live-action movie.
Lagniappe greets visitors to the Disney
Gallery.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Now you've seen the cursed treasure - up
close.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
As you enter the gallery, you encounter a bounty of gold, gems, and silks, overflowing from a stack of treasure chests. Disney Gallery employees are dressed in the costumes from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction instead of their traditional formal garb.
Jeweled treasures top the mantle.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Artist renderings line the walls of the
front room.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The front room is decorated with artist renderings from the Disneyland attraction. Fans of Marc Davis should enjoy the large collection of his sketches.
New treasure for sale.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Shirts and posters are available for purchase on one wall.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix
More shirts and trinkets are available on another wall in the gallery.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix
The next room contains a small collection of Pirates merchandise. Some of these items are new for this exhibit, but most were previously available at the Pieces of Eight store in New Orleans Square.
Testing the Print on Demand kiosk.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Visitors examine the Print on Demand images.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
A collection of artwork is available through the popular Print on Demand system, with more images to be added in the coming weeks. All of the images are on display in the hallway, so you can see what you finished item will look like before you print it.
Display cases in the third room hold a collection of figures and maquettes, many crafted by sculptor Blaine Gibson.
Busts of three famous pirates.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Color renderings of Pirates show scenes.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Blain Gibson sculptures of a pirate and two pigs from a familiar scene in the attraction are on display in the gallery. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
One visitor said that she had hoped to see more artwork from the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean movie. The fourth room is devoted entirely to the new movie, but there is very little to see — a handful of sketches are spread across the walls, with a single sculpture in the middle. Gallery cast members said that they are hoping that more props and drawings from the production will be available as the movie's premier draws closer.
You can learn quite a bit about the new movie from what little is present, so be warned — you may want to avoid this room until you have seen the movie. If spoilers don't bother you, spend some time enjoying the concept art and renderings.
The gallery contains artwork that provide a sneak peek at the upcoming movie.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The clay model of masthead of the Black Pearl, used in the movie
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Included among the artwork are illustrations of the new villains on the block.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix
As mentioned previously, Disneyland plans a merchandise special event to promote the new exhibit and the new movie. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 29, 2003 at Disneyland. Event guests will preview a screening of the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie — further details have yet to be announced.
Good-bye, but not quite yet – As David Koenig shared two weeks ago, Disney Gallery merchandise hostess Beverly Butrum announced that — after 37 years — she is retiring from Disneyland. Her last day was scheduled to be March 3, 2003. Plans have changed a bit, and Bev's final shifts are Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15. She is scheduled for the closing shift on both nights. Her fellow Gallery employees want to invite her friends and fans to come visit Bev during her last shifts.
Visa is now the official card of Disneyland.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix
It's not a secret any longer – In January, Visa replaced American Express as the official card of the U.S. Disney theme parks. Disney also announced that the Disney Club program would end in December 2003.
To replace both of these programs, Disney is now accepting applications for a new Disney-branded Visa credit card. If you apply by March 24, you card will identify you as a "Cardmember since Day 1," and you receive a collectible pin. You can apply online at Disneysecret.com, or call 1-888-688-4868 toll free.
For some longtime members of the Magic Kingdom Club, and the Disney Club it evolved into, this new Visa program is a disappointment. The standing merchandise and travel discounts have disappeared, replaced with unspecified "special Disney bonus offers." This new card allows cardholders to earn points, which can later be redeemed for Disney products and services. Of course, the Disney Club was supposed to have a similar feature, which never materialized. And there is a cap on the number of reward dollars you can earn, unlike the American Express Membership Rewards program.
The newest addition to the permanent hiatus club – Move over LightMagic and Rocket Rods, and make room for Superstar Limo. The ride, closed for over a year, was scheduled to return on May 21. Our sources now tell us that Limo is gone for good. The attraction remains closed until at least October, when, pending budget approval, work begins on a Monsters, Inc. retrofit. The Monsters ride would use the same building, track and ride vehicles, but with new sets and scenes.
Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Construction walls block the entrance to
Critter Country.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disneyland
The boat track on the riverbed has been sandblasted and repainted.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.Disney’s California Adventure
Disneyland drained the Rivers of America, and found all of these cars.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.Future Attraction Closures:
Note: Refurbishment schedules are estimates only. All information is subject to change without notice. To get the most recent updates, call Disneyland at (714) 781-7290.
NFFC The Studio Chapter monthly meeting – March 16. Details available on MousePad.
MousePlanet presents MouseAdventure: Mad Scramble – Sunday, April 6, 2003, at Disneyland.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Case of the Black Pearl – Sunday, June 29, 2003 at Disneyland. This event will include a preview screening of the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Further details are not available - keep an eye on the Disney Gallery Web site for more details.
Haunted Mansion Holiday Exclusive Dinner – Wednesday, October 1, 2003.
Haunted Mansion Holiday Event – Thursday, October 2, 2003
Tickets for the Haunted Mansion Holiday events go on sale in late August or early September – check this page for updates.
Packages start at $687 a person. For more information, visit the AAA Web site, or call your local Auto Club of Southern California office.
City Pass now available with AAA packages – You can now purchase the Southern California CityPass with Walt Disney Travel Company packages.
With a Southern California CityPass booklet, you will receive admission to five separate entertainment options. Admission includes:
Instead of a Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket currently included in Walt Disney Travel Company-California packages guests can be select a Southern California CityPass for an additional charge of $47 per CityPass for guests ages 10 and up, and $32 per CityPass for guests ages 3 through 9.
Please note: The Southern California Citypass does NOT include the $10 ESPN Zone Arena Game Card, the Walt Disney Travel Company-California feature to collect multiple Fastpass tickets at one time or two extra days of Disneyland Resort Theme Park admission for free.
Anaheim Marriott Disney Package available for Marriott Rewards members – Make your Disneyland vacation as easy as saying "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" with a Disneyland package at the Anaheim Marriott. For a low rate of $419, through May 31, 2003, you'll find dreams really do come true with this fabulously priced package.
Anaheim Disney Package includes:
Some restrictions apply. Membership in the Marriott Rewards program is required. Click to learn more about this offer and for complete terms and conditions.
Last minute savings - MouseSavers.com reports that great last-minute rates for the three Disneyland Resort properties are available through Expedia. Rates start at $99 per night for selected dates through March 6.Kids Fly Free, again - United is now offering a Kids Fly Free promotion, similar to the popular Alaska Airlines offer. The United package includes:
Tickets must be purchased by by March 7, 2003 for travel by April 7, 2003. Get complete details at the United Vacations Web site.
50% off Character Nylon Jackets – Disneyland Annual Passholders can receive 50% off on the purchase of selected Adult (reg. $78/$95), Child (reg. $46) or Toddler (reg. $38) Character Nylon Jacket (excludes Tinker Bell), February 4th through March 15th.
Character Nylon Jackets can be found at the Emporium, Disney Clothiers or Star Trader in Disneyland park, at World of Disney, Downtown Disney District or at Greetings From California in Disney's California Adventure park.
To receive this discount, print the coupon found on the Disneyland Annual Passholder Web site, and present it to the Cast Member at time of purchase. Limit 5 jackets per annual passholder, annual passholder must present valid annual pass to receive discount, and discount does not apply to phone / mail orders.
SoCal Salute – The Southern California resident discount ticket program runs January 6 - May 16, 2003. Instead of a discounted ticket, residents of will get two one-day admissions for their $47/$37 – one for Disneyland, and one for Disney's California Adventure.
This ticket is good for only one admission to each park (meaning you cannot go to Disneyland twice on separate days). The two admissions do not have to be used on consecutive days, but the first admission must be on the same day as the ticket purchase, and the second must be used by May 16, 2003. And while the ticket is not intended to be a park-hopper, which would allow you to visit both Disneyland and DCA on the same day, some readers have reported that they were allowed to use the ticket as a one-day park hopper.
These tickets are nontransferable. You must provide proof of residency at the time of purchase, and you will be asked to print your full name on the tickets. When you return for your second admission, you need to show ID matching the ticket. This offer is limited to 5 tickets per qualifying person.
Alaska Airlines airfare and hotel specials – Alaska Airlines is offering two specials for travel to the Disneyland Resort. A MousePad member alerted us that the airline is again offering the popular Kids Fly Free special, which includes airfare, hotel, park-hopper tickets, and more. This special offer can only be booked by calling Alaska Airlines at 1-800-468-2248. Adults traveling without kids can take advantage of other special hotel and air packages by booking at the Alaska Airlines Web site.
Free coffee on Main Street – Receive a free small coffee when you buy a mug at the Market House on Main Street, USA. This offer is only valid at the Market House, and is for a limited time only.
The “Get a 5-Day Park Hopper ticket for the price of a 3-Day ticket” promotion has been extended through January 5, 2004 – These tickets are available when you order online from Disneyland.com. Restrictions apply – see site for details.
AAA Passport Plus Package – For $122.75, you can get a 5-day park hopper and the following extras:
A $13.75 FedEx fee applies to each reservation, (not per person). This package is available without an air or hotel purchase, and must be purchased at your local AAA affiliate office at least 5 days before you plan to use the tickets.
Many readers have experienced difficulties when trying to purchase this package from their local AAA affiliate. Be sure to read this thread on our MousePad discussion boards, for more information about the package and tips on how to help your AAA travel agent book your package.
AAA / Disney's Resort Magic Package – This package requires a minimum 2-night hotel stay, and includes:
You can book this package through your local AAA affiliate travel agent.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3/5
|
3/6
|
3/7
|
3/8
|
|
| DL 10a–8p DCA 10a–6p |
DL 10a–8p DCA 10a–6p |
DL 10a–8p
DCA 10a–6p |
DL 10a–8p
DCA 10a–6p |
DL 9a–10p
DCA 10a–8p |
DL 8a–12a |
|
|
|
|
|
DL: Disneyland |
|||
| DL 9a–10p DCA 10a–8p |
DL 10a–8p DCA 10a–6p |
DL 10a–8p DCA 10a–6p |
||||
|
Disneyland Park
|
Disney’s California Adventure
|
Downtown Disney
|
|
Monday 3/3
|
||
|
Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 7:00p Billy Hill and the Hillbillies - 11:45a, 1:15p, 3:00p, 4:15p, 5:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 11:30a, 12:30a, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Disney Princess Storytelling - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p |
Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular - 12:30p, 2:15p, 5:00p Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It! - 12:00p, 1:00p, 3:00p, 4:00p, 5:00p Goofy's Beach Party Bash - 11:45, 12:45p, 1:45p, 3:30p, 4:30p, 5:30 Ahwahnee Camp Circle Story Theater - 11:00a, 11:30a, 12:00p, 12:30p, 1:00p, 1:45p, 2:45p, 3:15p, 3:45p, 4:15p, 4:45p, 5:15p Wizard Acrobats - 11:00a, 12:00p, 2:00p, 4:00p Ugly Bug Ball - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson - 6:00p
|
|
Tuesday 3/4
|
||
|
Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 7:00p The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show - 11:45a, 1:15p, 3:00p, 4:15p, 5:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure
- 11:30a, 12:30a, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Disney Princess Storytelling - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p |
Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular - 12:30p, 2:15p, 5:00p Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It! - 12:00p, 1:00p, 3:00p, 4:00p, 5:00p Goofy's Beach Party Bash - 11:45, 12:45p, 1:45p, 3:30p, 4:30p, 5:30 Ahwahnee Camp Circle Story Theater - 11:00a, 11:30a, 12:00p, 12:30p, 1:00p, 1:45p, 2:45p, 3:15p, 3:45p, 4:15p, 4:45p, 5:15p Wizard Acrobats - 11:00a, 12:00p, 2:00p, 4:00p Ugly Bug Ball - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen House of Blues |
|
Wednesday 3/5
|
||
|
Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 7:00p The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show - 11:45a, 1:15p, 3:00p, 4:15p, 5:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 11:30a, 12:30a, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Disney Princess Storytelling - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p |
Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular - 12:30p, 2:15p, 5:00p Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It! - 12:00p, 1:00p, 3:00p, 4:00p, 5:00p Goofy's Beach Party Bash - 11:45, 12:45p, 1:45p, 3:30p, 4:30p, 5:30 Ahwahnee Camp Circle Story Theater - 11:00a, 11:30a, 12:00p, 12:30p, 1:00p, 1:45p, 2:45p, 3:15p, 3:45p, 4:15p, 4:45p, 5:15p Ugly Bug Ball - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen House of Blues
|
|
Thursday 3/6
|
||
|
Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 7:00p Billy Hill and the Hillbillies - 11:45a, 1:15p, 3:00p, 4:15p, 5:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 11:30a, 12:30a, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Disney Princess Storytelling - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p |
Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular - 12:30p, 2:15p, 5:00p Goofy's Beach Party Bash - 11:45a, 12:45p, 1:45p, 3:30p, 4:30p, 5:30p Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It! - 12:00p, 1:00p, 2:00p, 4:00p, 5:00p Ahwahnee Camp Circle Story Theater - 11:00a, 11:30a, 12:00p, 12:30p, 1:00p, 1:45p, 2:45p, 3:15p, 3:45p, 4:15p, 4:45p, 5:15p Ugly Bug Ball - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen House of Blues |
|
Friday 3/7
|
||
|
Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 4:45p, 8:00p The Disney Princess Royal Fanfare - 11:45 a, 2:00p, 3:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony - 10:45a, 11:45a, 12:45p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p Billy Hill and the Hillbillies - 11:45a, 1:15p, 3:00p, 4:15p, 5:30p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" Fireworks - 9:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 11:30a, 12:30a, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Disney Princess Storytelling - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p |
Disney's Electrical Parade - 8:00p Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular - 12:45 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:45 PM, 6:15 PM Goofy's Beach Party Bash - 1:30p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 5:15p, 6:15p, 7:15p Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It! - 12:00p, 1:00p, 2:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p, 6:00p, 7:00p Ahwahnee Camp Circle Story Theater - 11:00a, 12:00p, 12:30p, 1:00p, 1:30p, 2:30p, 3:00p, 4:00p, 4:30p, 5:15p, 5:45p, 6:30p Wizard Acrobats - 11:00a, 12:00p, 2:00p, 4:00p Ugly Bug Ball - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p Pacific Wharf Stage presents Latin Fusion- 2:45p, 3:45p, 4:45p, 6:15p, 7:15p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen House of Blues |
|
Saturday 3/8
|
||
|
Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 4:45p, 8:00p The Disney Princess Royal Fanfare - 11:45 a, 2:00p, 3:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony - 10:45a, 11:45a, 12:45p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p Billy Hill and the Hillbillies - 11:45a, 1:15p, 3:00p, 4:15p, 5:30p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" Fireworks - 9:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 10:45a, 11:45a, 12:45p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p Club Buzz Stage presents Platinum Groove - 7:00p, 8:00p, 8:45p, 10:15p Disney Princess Storytelling - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p Plaza Gardens Stage presents Eric Ekstrand Ensemble - 6:30p, 7:30p, 9:00p, 9:45p |
Disney's Electrical Parade - 8:45p Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular - 12:45p, 2:30p, 4:45p, 6:15p Goofy's Beach Party Bash - 1:30p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 5:15p, 6:15p, 7:15p Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It! - 12:00p, 1:00p, 2:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p, 6:00p, 7:00p Ahwahnee Camp Circle Story Theater - 11:00a, 12:00p, 12:30p, 1:00p, 1:45p, 2:30p, 3:00p, 4:15p, 4:45p, 5:15p, 6:15p, 7:00p Chance to Shine - 12:15p, 1:15p, 2:15p,4:00p, 5:00p, 6:00p Wizard Acrobats - 11:00a, 12:00p, 2:00p, 4:00p Ugly Bug Ball - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p Pacific Wharf Stage presents Latin Fusion- 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p, 6:45p, 7:45p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen House of Blues |
|
Sunday 3/9
|
||
|
Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 4:45p, 8:00p The Disney Princess Royal Fanfare - 11:45 a, 2:00p, 3:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony - 10:45a, 11:45a, 12:45p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p Billy Hill and the Hillbillies - 11:45a, 1:15p, 3:00p, 4:15p, 5:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 11:30a, 12:30a, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Disney Princess Storytelling - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p |
Disney's Electrical Parade - 8:00p Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular - 12:45p, 2:30p, 4:45p, 6:15p Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It! - 12:00p, 1:00p, 2:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p, 6:00p, 7:00p Goofy's Beach Party Bash - 1:30p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 5:15p, 6:15p, 7:15p Ahwahnee Camp Circle Story Theater - 11:00a, 12:00p, 12:30p, 1:00p, 1:45p, 2:30p, 3:00p, 4:15p, 4:45p, 5:15p, 6:15p, 7:00p Chance to Shine - 12:15p, 1:15p, 2:15p,4:00p, 5:00p, 6:00p Wizard Acrobats - 11:00a, 12:00p, 2:00p, 4:00p Ugly Bug Ball - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p
|
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Lisa Haley and the Zydecats - 11:00a Kenny Sara and the Sounds of New Orleans - 6:45p House of Blues
|
|
Monday 3/10
|
||
|
Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 7:00p Billy Hill and the Hillbillies - 11:45a, 1:15p, 3:00p, 4:15p, 5:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 11:30a, 12:30a, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Disney Princess Storytelling - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p |
Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular - 12:30p, 2:15p, 5:00p Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It! - 12:00p, 1:00p, 3:00p, 4:00p, 5:00p Goofy's Beach Party Bash - 11:45, 12:45p, 1:45p, 3:30p, 4:30p, 5:30 Ahwahnee Camp Circle Story Theater - 11:00a, 11:30a, 12:00p, 12:30p, 1:00p, 1:45p, 2:45p, 3:15p, 3:45p, 4:15p, 4:45p, 5:15p Wizard Acrobats - 11:00a, 12:00p, 2:00p, 4:00p Ugly Bug Ball - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson - 6:00p
|
|
Tuesday 3/11
|
||
|
Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 7:00p The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show - 11:45a, 1:15p, 3:00p, 4:15p, 5:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure
- 11:30a, 12:30a, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Disney Princess Storytelling - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p |
Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular - 12:30p, 2:15p, 5:00p Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It! - 12:00p, 1:00p, 3:00p, 4:00p, 5:00p Goofy's Beach Party Bash - 11:45, 12:45p, 1:45p, 3:30p, 4:30p, 5:30 Ahwahnee Camp Circle Story Theater - 11:00a, 11:30a, 12:00p, 12:30p, 1:00p, 1:45p, 2:45p, 3:15p, 3:45p, 4:15p, 4:45p, 5:15p Wizard Acrobats - 11:00a, 12:00p, 2:00p, 4:00p Ugly Bug Ball - 11:00a, 12:00p, 1:00p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen House of Blues |
(Send an email to MousePlanet Staff)
