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From the what-will-they-think-of-next file, we've heard rumors that Disneyland Resort President Cynthia Harriss has a novel idea for Disney's California Adventure park's next summer promotion. If aging surf bands and high-flying motorcycles won't pack them in, what about clowns and acrobats?
According to our source, Disney has approached Canadian-based Cirque du Soleil to produce a summer entertainment program for Disney's California Adventure. No word yet where the show, which has a working title of “Cirque DCA,” would be presented in the park.
Staging may prove difficult. The Hyperion Theater would be an ideal venue, but it's unlikely that Disney would be willing to scrap the ultra-expensive Aladdin production so soon. The Pacific Wharf Amphitheater, which has hosted the Summer Concert Series and some of the X Games events, seems too small for a stage the size that Cirque productions usually require.
If all else fails, Disney could probably raise a medium-top in the Timon parking lot, where the X Arena is currently located.
The line to buy the new Stitch pins was over two hours long.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The observation comes from a pin collector at the first “Stitch Sunday” pin release this past weekend. Disney is releasing 17 new Lilo and Stitch pins at Disney's California Adventure park over the four Sundays in August. To help manage supply and demand, cast members are issuing wristbands to collectors before the park opens. Each wristband entitles the collector to purchase up to two each of the limited edition Stitch pins.
While this is a very fair way to make sure that more people have a chance to purchase the hard-to-get pins, collectors are annoyed that the wristband distribution began at 7 a.m. Sunday morning, three hours before DCA even opened for the day.
Why the early hour? Disney probably wanted to avoid a repeat of the last big Stitch pin release, when some collectors started lining up for that pin's wristband at 6:00. By the time wristband distribution began at 9:00, a huge crowd had completely filled the picnic area.
Apparently, the merchandise department reasoned that if collectors were already going to be there so early, it should distribute the wristbands and get the crowds out of sight before the day guests started to arrive. According to one cast member, “It just looks bad when a regular guest gets off the tram or walks in from their hotel, and the first thing they see is a huge line.”
Fortunately, those pin collectors who refused to get to the park before dawn could still get wristbands until about 1:00 when distribution officially ended. Even though they avoided the long lines for the wristband, they still had to wait in a long line to actually buy the pin. Some collectors waited over two hours just to reach the cash register.
If you are planning a trip to Disneyland this fall, be sure to check the updated list of refurbishments and attraction closures (below). Splash Mountain will be closed for most of September, all of October and the first week of November. Several other rides are closing for up to a month this fall, for annual inspections and maintence.
After months of negotiation with Disney, the Patina Group has finally
started work on Napelini. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Work has finally begun on the Patina Group's latest addition to the Downtown Disney landscape. Napelini will be located in the former Tin Pan Alley space, right next to the Naples restaurant. The new eatery will offer counter service and grab-and-go meals. Naples' popular take-out pizza window is being tacked to the side of the new cafe, with a new wall dividing the pizza window from the Naples restaurant.
The World of Disney store has gone to the dark side.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Yes, folks, it's Halloween already. What — you haven't even sent the kids back to school? Get with the program!
Disney has transformed one room of the massive World of Disney store into Halloween central. The Showcase shop in Disneyland has also made the switch. The primary focus is costumes, and there are a lot of them this year.
Adult Mickey and Minnie costumes are sure to be a hit. Photo by Adrienne
Vincent-Phoenix.
Adult costumes are making a comeback. Most of these were shown in the Disney catalogue last year, but it's still good to see adult-sized Mickey, Minnie, Cruella, and Maleficent costumes.
Even a princesses wardrobe needs some freshening now and then. Photo by
Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
You may already have shelled out $100 to buy that must-have dress for your little princess last year, but now there are gloves, shoes and a faux-fur trimmed cape to add to her wardrobe. Some of the non-traditional female characters are getting their due now — costumes and wigs for Mulan, Pochahontas and, finally, Alice in Wonderland are on display.
More of the scaffolding has been removed around the Tower of Terror.
Photo by Tony Phoenix.
The construction site around the base of the Tower still shows that there's a long way to go until opening day.
Photo by Tony Phoenix.
The Tower blends into the landscape when viewed from the Hollywood Backlot - but what about the view from A Bug's Land?
Photo by Tony Phoenix.
Pre-order The Lion King Platinum Edition DVD or VHS at the Disneyland Resort between August 3 and September 20, and receive free shipping and two free gifts: a limited edition plush Simba, and a limited edition pin. The Lion King Platinum Edition DVD will include new scenes and a new song by Elton John.
Disneyland APs can purchase tickets to select games at a 50 percent discount. Specific dates and prices can be found at the Annual Passholder Web site (link).
Book a Walt Disney Travel Company Vacation package that includes a stay of 4 nights or longer at one of the Disneyland Resort Hotels, and receive 150 Disney Dollars! Get more details from Disney Travel, or on the Disneyland Web site. (Thanks to MousePlanet reader Hastin for the information.)
Book a package at the Disneyland Resort for a minimum four-nights through the Walt Disney Travel Company, and your package price will include one night's free accommodations at participating hotels. Your package will also include a five-day Disneyland Resort park hopper ticket for the price of a three-day Disneyland Resort park hopper ticket. Click here for a list of participating hotels and dates.
Southern California residents, (zip codes 90000-93599), can purchase a new four-day ticket for just $79. The ticket is valid for four admissions to either Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure park, between June 1 and September 30, 2003. Residents can purchase just one ticket per person, per day, so your out-of-town relatives will need to buy their own, regular-priced admission.
The tickets can only be used at one park each day—no park hopping. We understand that you can use two admissions—one to each park — on the same day, effectively making this a $79 two-day park-hopper ticket, a $20 discount from the regular adult price.
The tickets can not be used at Disneyland on June 28, and July 4, 5, 26, and August 2, 9, 16, 23, 29, 30, and 31. There are no block-out days for DCA. Tickets are nontransferable, and you must show a valid ID each time. These tickets can be applied towards the cost of a Deluxe or Premium Annual Passport, (but not a Southern California Annual Passport), so long as you upgrade when or before you use the fourth admission.
Through Friday, December 19, all active members of the United States military (including Coast Guard and activated National Guard and Reservists) qualify for Disney's Armed Forces Salute and can claim one free 3-day park-hopper tickets. Since the tickets expire on December 19, you must claim them by December 17 to use all three day's worth. The passes can only be claimed at a park gate ticket booth. To claim the passes, valid military ID must be shown; activated National Guard and Reservists must also show their active duty orders.
In addition to the one free pass, each qualifying person can also purchase up to five 3-day companion passes for $39 each. If the qualifying person cannot visit a park to purchase these companion tickets, a spouse may do so instead.
The first ticket promotion this summer is an Annual Passholder special. From May 21 to September 3, APs can purchase a 2-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper for $69 (10+) and $49 (3-9). Just present your AP at any ticket booth. Limit five tickets per Passholder, per day. Tickets are valid for 14 days from date of first usage. First usage must be on date of purchase. Last usage must be on or before Tuesday, September 16, 2003.
California residents get discounts of up to 20% off Alamo's retail rates in the United States. Disneyland annual passholders can get a free Disneyland Resort Character Breakfast voucher when the rent their car for 3 days or more from March 24th through August 31, 2003 at the Los Angeles Airport location. For more details and the discount code you'll need for this offer, visit the annual passholder section of the Disneyland Web site.
Disneyland annual passholders can get an Season Ticket Frequent Dining Card at the Downtown Disney ESPN Zone. The Season Ticket entitles you to a free soda with your meal purchase of $6.99 or more. Once you have made four meal purchases, you receive the fifth meal and soda free, and get a chance to win a pair of tickets to the ESPY Awards in 2004. See location for more information and details.
You can now purchase the Southern California City Pass with Walt Disney Travel Company packages.
With a Southern California City Pass booklet, you will receive admission to five separate entertainment options. Admission includes:
Instead of the Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket currently included in California packages from the Walt Disney Travel Company, guests can select a Southern California city's for an additional charge of $47 per pass ($32 per pass for guests ages 3 through 9).
Note: The Southern California City's does not include the $10 ESPN Zone Arena Game Card, or the California package's feature that allows guests to collect multiple Fastpass tickets at once for free in advance.
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.
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.
This package requires a minimum 2-night hotel stay, and includes:
You can book this package through your local AAA affiliate travel agent.
DL: Disneyland
DCA: Disney’s California Adventure
Annual Pass blockout dates: SoCal
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DL 8a–11p DCA 10a–9p SoCal |
DL 8a–11p DCA 10a–9p SoCal |
DL 8a–midnite DCA 10a–10p SoCal |
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DL 8a–midnite DCA 10a–9p SoCal |
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Visit our Annual Passholders Blockout Dates 2003-2004 page to see more dates.
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| Monday 8/4 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars 4:45p 8p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" - Fireworks 9:30p Billy Hill & the Hillbillies - 11:45a 1:15p 3p 4:15p 5:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p Club Buzz Stage Presents The 80'z All Stars - 7p 8p 9:45p 10:30p Fantasmic - 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p |
Disney's Electrical Parade - 8:45p Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:45p 2:30p 4:45p 6:15p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents The Lost Boys - 3:45p, 4:45p, 6:15p, 7:15p, 8:15p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! - 10:30a 11:30a 12:30p 1:30p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p 5:30p 6:30p 7:30p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! - Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p X Games Xperience at Disney's California Adventure:
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Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen - Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p |
| Tuesday 8/5 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 4:45p 8p "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 The 80'z All Stars - 7p 8p 9:45p 10:30p Fantasmic - 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show - 11:45a 1:15p 3p 4:15p 5:30p |
Disney's Electrical Parade - 8:45p Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:45p 2:30p 5p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents The Lost Boys - 3:45p 4:45p 6:15p 7:15p 8:15p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! - 10:30a 11:30a 12:30p 1:30p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p 5:30p 6:30p 7:30p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! - Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p X Games Xperience at Disney's California Adventure:
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Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen - Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p House of Blues Li'l Kim ($40-45) 7p
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| Wednesday 8/6 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 4:45p 8p "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 The 80'z All Stars - 7p 8p 9:45p 10:30p Fantasmic - 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show - 11:45a 1:15p 3p 4:15p 5:30p |
Disney's Electrical Parade - 8:45p Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:45p 2:30p 4:45p 6:15p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents The Lost Boys - 3:45p 4:45p 6:15p 7:15p 8:15p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! - 10:30a 11:30a 12:30p 1:30p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p 5:30p 6:30p 7:30p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! - Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p X Games Xperience at Disney's California Adventure:
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Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen - Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p House of Blues- Better Than Ezra with Dokona ($17.50-20) 7p |
| Thursday 8/7 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 4:45p 8p "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 Sandbox - 7p 8p 9:45p 10:30p Fantasmic - 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show - 11:45a 1:15p 3p 4:15p 5:30p |
Disney's Electrical Parade - 8:45p Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:45p 2:30p 4:45p 6:15p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Soto - 3:45p 4:45p 6:15p 7:15p 8:15p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! - 10a 11a Noon 1p 2p 3p 4p 5p 6p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! - Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p X Games Xperience at Disney's California Adventure:
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Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen - Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p House of Blues- Riddlin Kids w/ Wakefield & Melee ($10-12) 6:30p |
| Friday 8/8 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 4:45p 8p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" - Fireworks 9:30p Billy Hill & the Hillbillies - 11:45a 1:15p 3p 4:15p 5:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p Club Buzz Stage Presents Sandbox - 7p 8p 8:45p 10p 11p Fantasmic - 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p |
Disney's Electrical Parade - 8:45p Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:45p 2:30p 4:45p 6:15p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Fantastic Diamond - A Tribute to the Music of Neil Diamond - 3:45, 4:45p, 6:15p, 7:15p, 8:15p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! - 10:30a 11:30a 12:30p 1:30p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p 5:30p 6:30p 7:30p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! - Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p X Games Xperience at Disney's California Adventure:
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Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen- Kenny Sara & the Sounds of New Orleans 6:45p House of Blues- Pato Banton w/ Rascalin & the Roots Roters, and Dominion Status ($20-25) 7p |
| Saturday 8/9 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 4:45p 8p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" - Fireworks 9:30p Billy Hill & the Hillbillies - 11:45a 1:15p 3p 4:15p 5:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p Club Buzz Stage Presents Sandbox - 7p 8p 8:45p 10p 11p Fantasmic - 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p |
Disney's Electrical Parade - 8:45p Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:45p 2:30p 4:45p 6:15p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Fantastic Diamond - A Tribute to the Music of Neil Diamond - 3:45, 4:45p, 6:15p, 7:15p, 8:15p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! - 10:30a 11:30a 12:30p 1:30p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p 5:30p 6:30p 7:30p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! - Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p X Games Xperience at Disney's California Adventure:
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Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen- Kenny Sara & the Sounds of New Orleans 6:45p House of Blues- Ya Baby DVD Release Party ($10-20) 9p |
| Sunday 8/10 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 4:45p 8p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" - Fireworks 9:30p Billy Hill & the Hillbillies - 11:45a 1:15p 3p 4:15p 5:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p Club Buzz Stage Presents Sandbox - 7p 8p 9:45p 10:30p Fantasmic - 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p |
Disney's Electrical Parade - 8:45p Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:45p 2:30p 4:45p 6:15p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents The Kelly Rae Band - 3:45, 4:45p, 6:15p, 7:15p, 8:15p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! - 10:30a 11:30a 12:30p 1:30p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p 5:30p 6:30p 7:30p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! - Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p X Games Xperience at Disney's California Adventure:
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Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen – Lisa Haley and the Zydecats - 11a; Kenny Sara & the Sounds of New Orleans 6:45p House of Blues - Gospel Brunch 10a, 1p ($16.50-$33) House of Blues Supergrass w/ Palo Alto ($18-20) 6:30p Club Detour ($10) 10p |
| Monday 8/11 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 4:45p 8p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" - Fireworks 9:30p Billy Hill & the Hillbillies - 11:45a 1:15p 3p 4:15p 5:30p Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p Club Buzz Stage Presents The Antix - 7p 8p 9:45p 10:30p Fantasmic - 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p |
Disney's Electrical Parade - 8:45p Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:45p 2:30p 4:45p 6:15p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Caravana - 3:45p, 4:45p, 6:15p, 7:15p, 8:15p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! - 10:30a 11:30a 12:30p 1:30p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p 5:30p 6:30p 7:30p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! - Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen - Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p |
| Tuesday 8/12 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 4:45p 8p "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 The Antix - 7p 8p 9:45p 10:30p Fantasmic - 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony - 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show - 11:45a 1:15p 3p 4:15p 5:30p |
Disney's Electrical Parade - 8:45p Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:45p 2:30p 5p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Caravana - 3:45p 4:45p 6:15p 7:15p 8:15p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! - 10:30a 11:30a 12:30p 1:30p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p 5:30p 6:30p 7:30p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! - Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen - Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p House of Blues Led Zepagain w/ Desperado ($15) 7p |
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