Cast previews of the new Tower of Terror began last Friday, with Disneyland Resort cast members and their guests riding the California version of the popular Walt Disney World attraction. Although 4,000 tickets were distributed for Friday's preview event, the lines were seldom longer than 10 minutes, with many riders bragging that they had looped the line as many as 30 times.
Cast members flock to the Tower of Terror during cast previews. Photo
by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
In fact, the crowds were so light that any cast member with a valid ID was allowed to ride, regardless of whether they held a ticket for that day's preview or not. Upcoming schedules include: Cast previews April 19, 20, 24, and 25, the Tower of Terror merchandise event Friday April 23, the Annual Passholder preview events April 26 through 28, and the press event May 2.
A special fiber-optic effect on the sign for the Hollywood Tower Hotel
tells visitors that something more is afoot. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
These were not the first riders on the new attraction. An Imagineering preview event was held on April 10, and members of the Associated Press were invited to experience the new ride during their convention on April 2. A MousePlanet reader was at the media preview, and will share her experiences with us tomorrow.
The queue winds through the lobby of the ill-fated hotel. Photo by Adrienne
Vincent-Phoenix.
There are currently no known previews or events scheduled for April 21, 22, 29, 30 or May 1, and some cast members have told us that the ride may be available for “soft opening” (dress rehearsals) to regular park visitors on those days. However, since this information is very tentative and may change at any time, please do not plan a trip based on this information. Do, however, keep it in mind if you happen to be at the Disneyland Resort on one of those dates.
Visitors who listen closely to this radio in the queue area may pick up
more than static. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Nearly a year later than originally rumored, the Patina Group has opened Tortilla Jo's in the space formerly occupied by Y Arriba Y Arriba. The new restaurant opened for “taste and adjust” previews early last week, with the grand opening on Friday, April 16.
Tortilla Jo's is finally open to the public. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Tortilla Jo's offers three dining options—the main dining room, the outdoor Cantina and the walk-up Taqueria—each with a unique menu and service style.
The restaurant is not currently accepting reservations, and wait times for the dining room over the weekend approached two hours. If you have had the opportunity to eat at the new restaurant, please be sure to share your thoughts with us on our Hotel and Restaurant Review System (link).
While children on year-round school tracks may still be on vacation, the official spring break season has ended at the Disneyland Resort. The extended park hours return to normal this week, and the extra entertainment offerings added during busier periods go back on hiatus. The next round of attraction refurbishments also starts this week, when Peter Pan's Flight closes for a six-week rehab.
If you missed your chance to see the Believe fireworks show during its two-week spring run, the show returns for the summer on Friday, June 11. You can also catch soft opening performances on May 12, 14, 15, 21, and 22.
Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders save up to 20 percent on car rentals from Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental. Restrictions apply—get full details and the necessary discount codes on the Annual Passholder Web site (link).
Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders can save 50 percent off the regular price of tickets for the following home games of the Anaheim Angels baseball team, which plays at nearby Angel Stadium of Anaheim (formerly Edison Field):
Prices are: Terrace Box, $12.50 (reg. $25); Lower View Box, $7.50 (reg. $15); and Upper View, $6.00 (reg. $12).
Although there is no limit to how many tickets a passholder can purchase, you must use mail or fax in the order form provided at the Annual Passholder Web site, and you cannot purchase these tickets online or obtain them at the ticket window on the day of the game. See the passholder Web site for details (link).
Prices are:
An additional handling fee of $10 is charged per mailing address.
Through Friday, April 30, the Disneyland Resort is offering a new version of the Southern Californian resident salute. Residents may spend a day at Disneyland and a day at Disney's California Adventure for the price of a one-day ticket.
Eligible residents can purchase up to five “2fer” tickets per day with proof of Southern California residency (zip codes 90000 through 93599, or Northern Baja California residents within zip codes 21000 through 22999; valid ID required). “2fer” tickets are priced at the regular one-day ticket prices for the Disneyland Resort theme parks—$49.75 for ages 10 and up, $39.75 for ages 3 through 9—and are available at Resort ticket booths as well as at the Disneyland Web site (link).
The first day of use must occur on the date of purchase; the second day of use must occur within 30 days of purchase or before April 30, whichever occurs first.
AAA announced new ticket plans for the Disneyland Resort:
The new prices took effect December 24, 2003, and all tickets include free parking (the back of the passports note the free parking, so you will need the passport with you when you park your car).
The Southern California CityPass booklet includes admission to five separate entertainment options:
Effective April 1, CityPass prices increased to $172 ($129 for children).
You can purchase the Southern California CityPass with Walt Disney Travel Company packages. 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 for an additional charge of $47 per pass ($32 per pass for children 3 through 9).
Note: The Southern California CityPass 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.
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 – Southern California Annual Pass. Sel – Southern California Select Annual Pass. DX – Deluxe Annual Pass.
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| Monday 4/12 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars 4:15p, 8p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" Fireworks 9:25p 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, 8:45p, 10p, 11p Snow White – An Enchanting New Musical 12:15p, 1:30p, 2:45p, 4:45p, 6p, 7:15p Sword in the Stone Ceremony 10:45a, 11:45a, 12:45p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p Fantasmic! 9:00p, 10:30p Aladdin and Jasmine's StoryTale Adventures 11a, 11:55a, 12:55p, 1:55p, 3:34p, 4:40p, 5:35p, 6:30p Once Upon a Time Storytelling 11a, noon, 1p |
Disney's Electrical Parade 8:45p Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular 12:45p, 2:30p, 4:45p, 6:15p Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p, 6:30p, 7:30p The Ugly Bug Ball 11a, noon, 1p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p The Magic of Brother Bear 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p, 4p, 5p Mulan's Chinese New Year Greetings 10:30a, 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p 4p 5p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents The Delta Boogie Blues Band 4:45p, 5:45p, 7:15p, 8:15p D.U.H. – Department of Untapped Hilarity 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p, 4p, 5p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Rob Kloptenstein 6:30p |
| Tuesday 4/13 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars 4:15p, 8p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" Fireworks 9:25p 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 Voyager 7p, 8p, 8:45p, 10p, 11p Snow White – An Enchanting New Musical 12:15p, 1:30p, 2:45p, 4:45p, 6p, 7:15p Sword in the Stone Ceremony 10:45a, 11:45a, 12:45p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p Fantasmic! 9:00p, 10:30p Aladdin and Jasmine's StoryTale Adventures 11a, 11:55a, 12:55p, 1:55p, 3:34p, 4:40p, 5:35p, 6:30p Once Upon a Time Storytelling 11a, noon, 1p |
Disney's Electrical Parade 8:45p Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular 12:45p, 2:30p, 4:45p, 6:15p Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p, 6:30p, 7:30p The Ugly Bug Ball 11a, noon, 1p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p The Magic of Brother Bear 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p, 4p, 5p Mulan's Chinese New Year Greetings 10:30a, 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p 4p 5p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents The Delta Boogie Blues Band 4:45p, 5:45p, 7:15p, 8:15p D.U.H. – Department of Untapped Hilarity 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p, 4p, 5p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen |
| Wednesday 4/14 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars 4:15p, 8p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" Fireworks 9:25p 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 Voyager 7p, 8p, 8:45p, 10p, 11p Snow White – An Enchanting New Musical 12:15p, 1:30p, 2:45p, 4:45p, 6p, 7:15p Sword in the Stone Ceremony 10:45a, 11:45a, 12:45p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p Fantasmic! 9:00p, 10:30p Aladdin and Jasmine's StoryTale Adventures 11a, 11:55a, 12:55p, 1:55p, 3:34p, 4:40p, 5:35p, 6:30p Once Upon a Time Storytelling 11a, noon, 1p |
Disney's Electrical Parade 8:45p Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular 12:45p, 2:30p, 4:45p, 6:15p Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p, 6:30p, 7:30p The Ugly Bug Ball 11a, noon, 1p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p The Magic of Brother Bear 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p, 4p, 5p Mulan's Chinese New Year Greetings 10:30a, 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p 4p 5p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Venson & Co. 4:45p, 5:45p, 7:15p, 8:15p Chance to Shine 11a, noon, 1p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p |
House of Blues Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen |
| Thursday 4/15 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars 4:15p, 8p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" Fireworks 9:25p 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 Voyager 7p, 8p, 8:45p, 10p, 11p Snow White – An Enchanting New Musical 12:15p, 1:30p, 2:45p, 4:45p, 6p, 7:15p Sword in the Stone Ceremony 10:45a, 11:45a, 12:45p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p Fantasmic! 9:00p, 10:30p Aladdin and Jasmine's StoryTale Adventures 11a, 11:55a, 12:55p, 1:55p, 3:34p, 4:40p, 5:35p, 6:30p Once Upon a Time Storytelling 11a, noon, 1p |
Disney's Electrical Parade 8:45p Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular 12:45p, 2:30p, 4:45p, 6:15p Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p, 6:30p, 7:30p The Ugly Bug Ball 11a, noon, 1p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p The Magic of Brother Bear 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p, 4p, 5p Mulan's Chinese New Year Greetings 10:30a, 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p 4p 5p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Venson & Co. 4:45p, 5:45p, 7:15p, 8:15p Chance to Shine 11a, noon, 1p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p D.U.H. – Department of Untapped Hilarity 2p, 3p, 4p, 5:30p, 6:30p, 7:30p |
House of Blues Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen |
| Friday 4/16 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars 4:15p, 8p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" Fireworks 9:25p 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, 8:45p, 10p, 11p Snow White – An Enchanting New Musical 12:15p, 1:30p, 2:45p, 4:45p, 6p, 7:15p Sword in the Stone Ceremony 10:45a, 11:45a, 12:45p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p Fantasmic! 9:00p, 10:30p Aladdin and Jasmine's StoryTale Adventures 11a, 11:55a, 12:55p, 1:55p, 3:34p, 4:40p, 5:35p, 6:30p Once Upon a Time Storytelling 11a, noon, 1p |
Disney's Electrical Parade 8:45p Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular 12:45p, 2:30p, 4:45p, 6:15p Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! noon, 1p, 2p, 4p, 5p The Ugly Bug Ball 11a, noon, 1p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p The Magic of Brother Bear 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p, 4p, 5p Mulan's Chinese New Year Greetings 10:30a, 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p 4p 5p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Porterhouse Bob 4:45p, 5:45p, 7:15p, 8:15p Chance to Shine 11a, noon, 1p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p D.U.H. – Department of Untapped Hilarity 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p, 4p, 5p, 6p |
House of Blues Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen |
| Saturday 4/17 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars 4:15p, 8p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" Fireworks 9:25p 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, 8:45p, 10p, 11p Snow White – An Enchanting New Musical 12:15p, 1:30p, 2:45p, 4:45p, 6p, 7:15p Sword in the Stone Ceremony 10:45a, 11:45a, 12:45p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p Fantasmic! 9:00p, 10:30p Aladdin and Jasmine's StoryTale Adventures 11a, 11:55a, 12:55p, 1:55p, 3:34p, 4:40p, 5:35p, 6:30p Once Upon a Time Storytelling 11a, noon, 1p Jump, Jive Boogie Swing Party Featuring Doc Anello and the Swing Machine 7:30p, 8:30p, 9:45p, 10:45p |
Disney's Electrical Parade 8:45p Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular 12:45p, 2:30p, 4:45p, 6:15p Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! noon, 1p, 2p, 4p, 5p The Ugly Bug Ball 11a, noon, 1p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p The Magic of Brother Bear 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p, 4p, 5p Mulan's Chinese New Year Greetings 10:30a, 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p 4p 5p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Porterhouse Bob 4:45p, 5:45p, 7:15p, 8:15p Chance to Shine 11a, noon, 1p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p D.U.H. – Department of Untapped Hilarity 12:30p, 1:30p, 2:30p |
House of Blues Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen |
| Sunday 4/18 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars 4:15p, 8p "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars" Fireworks 9:25p 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 Snow White – An Enchanting New Musical 12:15p, 1:30p, 2:45p, 4:45p, 6p Sword in the Stone Ceremony 10:45a, 11:45a, 12:45p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p Fantasmic! 9:00p, 10:30p Aladdin and Jasmine's StoryTale Adventures 11a, 11:55a, 12:55p, 1:55p, 3:34p, 4:40p, 5:35p, 6:30p Once Upon a Time Storytelling 11a, noon, 1p |
Disney's Electrical Parade 8:45p Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular 12:45p, 2:30p, 4:45p, 6:15p Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Play It! noon, 1p, 2p, 4p, 5p The Ugly Bug Ball 11a, noon, 1p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p The Magic of Brother Bear 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p, 4p, 5p Mulan's Chinese New Year Greetings 10:30a, 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p 4p 5p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Porterhouse Bob 4:45p, 5:45p, 7:15p, 8:15p Chance to Shine 11a, noon, 1p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p D.U.H. – Department of Untapped Hilarity 1:15p, 2p, 3p, 4p, 5:30p, 6:30p |
House of Blues Gospel Brunch 10a, 1p ($16.50
– $33) Club Detour 10:30p Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Jazz Chicory
11:30a ESPN Zone Sports Zone 3p |
| Monday 4/19 | ||
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Disneyland Parade of the Stars 7p Billy Hill & the Hillbillies 11:45a, 1:15p, 3p, 4:15p, 5:30p Calling All Space Scouts… A Buzz Lightyear Adventure 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p Snow White - An Enchanting New Musical 12:15p, 1:30p, 2:45p, 4:45p, 6p Aladdin and Jasmine's StoryTale Adventures 11a, 11:55a, 12:55p, 1:55p, 3:34p, 4:40p, 5:35p, 6:30p Once Upon a Time Storytelling 11a, noon, 1p |
Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular 12:30p, 2:15p, 5p Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage! 10:30a, 11:30a, 12:30p, 2:15p, 3:15p, 4:15p The Ugly Bug Ball 11a, noon, 1p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p The Magic of Brother Bear 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p, 4p, 5p Mulan's Chinese New Year Greetings 10:30a, 11:30a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3p 4p 5p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Rob Kloptenstein 6:30p |
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