As originally reported by MousePlanet's David Koenig back in January (link), the Disneyland Resort announced Wednesday afternoon that Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln will return to the Main Street Opera House later this year. The announcement also confirmed that the Disney Gallery will relocate to the space currently occupied by the Bank of Main Street:
Mr. Lincoln will return to Disneyland later this year. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Updated ‘Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln’ Will Return to Disneyland Later This Year
Disney Gallery Will Find a New Home In the Current ‘Bank of Main Street’
Hiatus for ‘Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years’ Begins March 16 as Main Street Opera House Prepares For ‘Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln’ HomecomingANAHEIM, Calif. (February 25, 2009) – A longtime favorite of Disneyland guests will return as “The Disneyland Story, featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln,” an enhanced version of the show which appeared, in various forms, in the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland park from 1966 through 2004 . The attraction will reopen later this year in celebration of the 200th anniversary year of Abraham Lincoln’s birth.
The current Opera House presentation, “Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years,” will go on hiatus beginning Monday, March 16, in preparation for the new “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” show. When the updated “Disneyland Story, featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” opens later this year, “Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years” will be presented as part of the “Disneyland Story” display of art, models and mementos in the Opera House lobby.
Also planned for fall 2009 is a prominent new home on Main Street, U.S.A., for The Disney Gallery. Formerly located above Pirates of the Caribbean in New Orleans Square, The Disney Gallery houses treasured Disney artwork and collectibles representing creative efforts from throughout The Walt Disney Company. A frequently changing exhibit area often includes never-before-displayed art. The Disney Gallery’s new home will be in the Bank of Main Street building, located next door to the Main Street Opera House and currently serving as the headquarters for Disneyland Resort Annual Passport processing. The Bank will continue to operate as an Annual Passport center until mid-summer 2009. After that, Annual Passport processing will move to the Plaza Pavilion, near the entrance to Adventureland.
The original “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” was created by Walt Disney and his Imagineers for the State of Illinois Pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair and featured the world’s first fully animated human Audio-Animatronics figure, built by Walt Disney Imagineering. The show, made its Disneyland debut in the Main Street Opera House on July 18, 1965.
In January, Disney posted a Web page with the question "Are You 23?," and the statement "Find out March 10." Ever since, Disney fans have tried to determine the significance of the number "23," and MousePlanet readers have come up with some pretty creative answers (link). All along we've heard whispers from various sources—it's a new Disney Web site, it's a new Disney publication, it's a new Disney fan club—but details have been scarce. As the March 10 deadline nears, several divisions of the Disney company have leaked or deliberately released a few tidbits of information to fuel the fire.
The DisneyShopping Web site briefly hosted photos of these two D23 pins last week, but quickly removed the images. Merchandise images © Disney.
MousePlanet reader Deanna found a couple of interesting images on the Disney shopping Web site. The photos were quickly pulled from public view, but not before another reader sent us screenshots of two "D23" pins, one marked with the words "Charter Year." Preview copies of the Pinocchio 70th anniversary edition DVD sent to reviewers in advance of the March 10 street date included a flyer promoting "The Official Community for Disney Fans." The Disneyland Resort has announced an "Are You 23?" merchandise event with Disney Master Artist Dave Pacheco on March 14th. Disneyland Resort cast members are currently wearing "Are You 23?" buttons, and posters promoting the teaser Web site are visible in both guest and cast member areas. Expect the official announcement to coincide with the Walt Disney Company's annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, March 10.
The construction projects throughout Disney's California Adventure have resulted in a spectacular crop of construction walls, and the work in Paradise Bay is almost a new attraction itself.
The new San Francisco rest rooms are scheduled to open in mid-May. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The former Lucky Fortune Cookery location will reopen as a new Mexican restaurant in June. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Pacific Wharf bridge is closed until early April. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Another view of the Pacific Wharf area shows the extent of the work being done to the former Lucky Fortune Cookery. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Paradise Pier lagoon is scheduled to be refilled after Labor Day. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Golden State Amphitheater is being rebuilt to serve as a seating area for Disney's Wonderful World of Color show. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Golden State Amphitheater is being rebuilt to serve as a seating area for Disney's Wonderful World of Color show. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The patio of Ariel's Grotto may be expanded to offer additional seating. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Mickey ears have been removed from California Screamin'. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Work continues on the Sun Wheel's new paint scheme. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Work continues around the base of the Orange Stinger. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Registration for the second of our Spring, 2009 MouseAdventure events is now open (link), and there's plenty of room for new teams to come play MousePlanet's signature community event.
MouseAdventure Day at the Park – Sunday, May 10, 2009
This event is designed for new MouseAdventure teams as well as returning teams who play “just for fun.” This is a noncompetitive event—teams play only for bragging rights. If you've ever wondered what a MouseAdventure event is all about, this is the perfect opportunity to find out!
Day at the Park – teams solve slightly modified versions of the Basic event quests, presented in the Classic MouseAdventure format where you can solve the quests at your own pace. This division will include quests inside Disneyland Park and Downtown Disney. The MouseAdventure Day at the Park event features an extended sign-in period with more time for pre-game socializing. Teams can also participate in T-shirt and mascot competitions before the main event begins.
Players must be at least 6 years of age and one player on each team must be at least 18 years of age. Registration is $50 per team. As this is a noncompetitive event, there will be no post-game mixer or award ceremony, and no prizes will be awarded. MouseAdventure registration does not include theme park admission. Registration closes on April 8, 2009 at 5:00PM (PDT), or when the event sells out.
Registration for the April 26th MouseAdventure event is now SOLD OUT, and we can not accept additional teams in the Basic or Advanced divisions at this time. Don't miss an important announcement—register for the MouseAdventure Newsletter to receive updates about future events, including our Fall 2009 event in Walt Disney World (link).
...Tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. (Pacific time) for the SHAG "Spirited" Haunted Mansion 40th Anniversary Cocktail Reception, scheduled Saturday, for August 8, 2009. Images of the event merchandise, designed by popular tiki-style artist are now posted to the event Web site (link).
...As part of a post-ceremony publicity tour that also included a stop at Universal Studios Hollywood, the child actors from Slumdog Millionaire visited the Disneyland Resort last Monday.
Child actors from "Slumdog Millionaire" celebrate the film's Oscar win for Best Picture with Mickey Mouse at Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday. Pictured: Ayush Mahesh Khedekar (Young Jamal), Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail Sheikh (Young Salim), Rubina Ali Rafiq Qureshi (Young Latika), Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar (Middle Latika), Ashutosh Lobo Gajiwala (Middle Salim), Tanay Hemant Chheda (Middle Jamal) and Madhur Mittal (older Salim). Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland.
...For those planning visits to the Disneyland Resort this spring, the 2009 Grad Nite dates are as follows: Thursdays, May 14, May 21, May 28 and June 4; Wednesday, June 10; Thursdays, June 11 and June 18.
...Julien's Auctions will conduct an auction of items from singer Michael Jackson's Neverland estate April 22 – 25 in Beverly Hills. A viewing will be held April 14 – April 21, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m daily. The auction includes several dozen Disney items, including sculptures, print art, diorama, dolls, and costume pieces, as well as a few items hand-signed by Walt Disney. The auction catalogues can be viewed online at the Julien's Auctions Web site (link).
...Disneyland Resort cast members raised $10,000 for the Santa Ana Zoo with this year's production of Flashback, an annual cast member charity talent show.
...Jungle Cruise skippers Kevin Lively and Mickey Wright have been selected from a field of 60 applicants to represent the Disneyland Resort as part of the Tokyo Disney Resort's 25th Anniversary Celebration. Two skippers from each of the Disney resorts are currently touring Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea parks, and will receive Jungle Cruise skipper training on the Tokyo attraction.
The signs have been removed from the Department 56 store in Downtown Disney, but no new tenant has been announced. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
...The Disneyland Resort announced last week that it reached a four-year agreement with The Master Services Council, a coalition of four labor unions that represent 4,500 Disneyland Park cast members. The collective bargaining agreement with SEIU, Teamsters, UFCW, and Bakery & Confectionery Union is the Resort's largest union contract, and the new agreement was signed two weeks before the existing contract expires on March 15. The Master Services Council also negotiated the same terms for DCA cast members, well ahead of that contract's expiration in October, 2009. In a prepared statement, to Steve Eisenhardt, vice president, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts labor relations & immigration compliance, said "Representatives from both The Master Services Council and the Disneyland Resort worked diligently and cooperatively to reach an agreement that is fair and competitive - particularly during these challenging economic times. The timely contract ratification demonstrates that when Company and union leadership work as unified partners for the good of our Cast Members, the outcome can be favorable for everyone."
Meanwhile, negotiations with Unite Here Local 11, representing over 2000 workers at the three Disneyland Resort hotels, seem to be indefinitely stalled. Disney presented their "best, last and final" offer to Local 11 last December; an offer the union eventually rejected in January. The major sticking point in that negotiation is health insurance, with Local 11 rejecting Disney's proposal to transition covered cast members to the same health plan offered to employees under the master services contract.
A new "What Will You Celebrate?" photo backdrop is available on Main Street. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix
...Visitors planning trips to the Disneyland Resort should make a point to check the Current Refurbishment/Attraction Closures section each week for the most recent updates. The Disneyland Resort Web site is currently only publishing refurbishment information about 6 weeks in advance. Be sure to check the most recent Park Update for the latest changes, as MousePlanet does not edit past Park Updates to reflect changes.
Construction around Big Thunder trail has left a long, narrow pathway between Fantasyland and Frontierland. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
The Games of the Boardwalk are scheduled to reopen on April 23. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
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.
If you know of any events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, let us know.
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.
This information is pulled from many sources but much thanks go to MouseSavers.com for providing the bulk of the information. If you know of any additional discounts, offers, promotions, or contests that should be listed in this section, drop us a line (link).
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One Day, One Park Regularly $69/$59 One Day Park Hopper Regularly $94/$84 |
Southern California 1-Day Park Hopper – Disney is not currently offering a discounted Southern California 1-Day Park Hopper at the Web site. Vons Supermarkets may be selling these tickets, but call ahead to confirm. Proof of residency will be required when redeeming them at Disneyland (Vons will happily sell you the ticket voucher regardless of where you are from but you still need to be an appropriate resident to use it. If you do see these available anywhere, e-mail us to let us know.) |
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Two Day Park Hopper Regularly $143/$123 |
2009 "Southern California 2Fer Ticket" ($69 / $59) – Visitors who live in Southern California and Baja California, Mexico can now purchase the 2009 "Southern California 2Fer Ticket." This special ticket offers admission to either Disneyland or Disney's California on one day and then to the other park on a second day for the price of a one-day, one-park ticket ($69 for adults and $59 for children ages 3 to 9). The 2009 promotion also features a return of the "Southern California 2-Day Park Hopper Ticket" for $94 for adults / $84 for ages 3-10. This is $25 more than the 2Fer ticket and allows you to visit both Disneyland and DCA on the same day. The offers includes much the same fine print as previous promotions:
The 2009 offer is slightly complicated by the "What Will You Celebrate?" promotion, and special options are available to eligible residents with birthdays between January 6 and June 3.
AOCVCB 2-Day Park Hopper Ticket ($141/$121) – The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $2 off the box-office price for both adults and children. You can now print these tickets at home, though a $1 per-ticket convenience fee applies. If the $1 per ticket net savings isn't enough of an incentive to pre-purchase your tickets, think of all the time you'll save by not having to stand in line at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths (link). |
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Three Day Park Hopper Regularly $199/$169 |
Advance Purchase 3-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($179/$149) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. Available at the Disneyland Web site (link) where shipping is included if you order more than 10 days prior to your travel date. Also available from AAA offices in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah (not currently listed at the AAA Web site, you may need to call your local office). Disney Stores (California), Safeway supermarkets (California and Arizona), and certain travel agents may also sell these tickets. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. "Bonus Tickets" include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (an $11/day value)
Advance Purchase 3-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($179/$149) – available through the Disneyland Web site (link). You can print these tickets at home, though the tickets from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Web site (see below) are slightly less expensive. AOCVCB 3-Day Bonus Ticket ($174/$144) – The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $5 off the advance purchase price for both adults and children. You can now print these tickets at home, though a $1 per-ticket convenience fee applies. If the $4 per ticket net savings isn't enough of an incentive to pre-purchase your tickets, think of all the time you'll save by not having to stand in line at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Tickets include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). Advance Purchase 2009 Everyone Plays for the Kids' Price! 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket ($149) – This promotion is valid January 6 through April 30, 2009, and includes one one Magic Morning admission. Currently available for purchase through the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Web site (link). Disney's Armed Forces Salute 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket (Free/$94) – Through June 12, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military can receive one complimentary three-day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" Park Hopper ticket valid for admission to both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks. During the offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel also may make a one-time purchase of an adult or child three-day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" Park Hopper ticket for up to five family members (including spouse) or friends for the price of an adult 1-Day Park Hopper ticket. Disneyland Resort hotels are also offering special room rates for active or retired military personnel. For example, at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel, active or retired members of the military and their families may find hotel rooms starting at $119 per night during value season, with great savings during other times of the offer period. This offer is available through June 12, 2009, and the number of rooms available at these special rates is limited. For information regarding "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" at the Disneyland Resort, or to make reservations, military personnel may call 714/956-6424. Full details of the offer, including eligibility guidelines and other restrictions, are posted on our MousePad discussion board (link). |
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Four Day Park Hopper Regularly $224/$194 |
Advance Purchase 4-Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($194/$164) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. Available at the Disneyland Web site (link) where shipping is included if you order more than 10 days prior to your travel date. Also available from AAA offices in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah (not currently listed at the AAA Web site, you may need to call your local office). Disney Stores (California), Safeway supermarkets (California and Arizona), and certain travel agents may also sell these tickets. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. "Bonus Tickets" include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (an $11/day value). Advance Purchase 4-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($194/$164) – available through the Disneyland Web site (link). You can print these tickets at home, though the tickets from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Web site (see below) are slightly less expensive. AOCVCB 4-Day Bonus Ticket ($189/$159) – The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $5 off the advance purchase price for both adults and children. You can now print these tickets at home, though a $1 per-ticket convenience fee applies. If the $4 per ticket net savings isn't enough of an incentive to pre-purchase your tickets, think of all the time you'll save by not having to stand in line at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Tickets include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). Advance Purchase 2009 Everyone Plays for the Kids' Price! 4-Day Park Hopper Ticket ($154) – This promotion is valid January 6 through April 30, 2009, and includes one one Magic Morning admission. Currently available for purchase through the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Web site (link). Costco Disneyland Resort Play 4 Days Exchange Certificate – Available through the Costco Web site (link), this $139 ticket (for ages 3 through adult) is good for four one-day admissions to Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure. The tickets are non-transferable—the same person must use all four admissions. The ticket expires once the four admissions are used, or on July 31, 2009, whichever comes first. This is not a park-hopper pass, although you could probably use one admission per day at each park, in effect using the four admissions as a two-day park-hopper. The tickets are available only to Costco members who are residents of Southern California. Tickets must be purchased at Costco, with a limit of eight tickets per member per day. It is important to note that the item you purchase at Costco is an "Exchange Certificate," not a valid park passport. Members must exchange the certificate at the Disneyland Resort Ticket booth to receive the Play 4 Days ticket. Proof of California residency in zip codes 90000 through 93599 is required to exchange the certificate for a valid ticket. |
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Five Day Park Hopper Regularly $244/$214 |
Advance Purchase 5-Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($204/$174) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. Available at the Disneyland Web site (link) where shipping is included if you order more than 10 days prior to your travel date. Also available from AAA offices in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah (not currently listed at the AAA Web site, you may need to call your local office). Disney Stores (California), Safeway supermarkets (California and Arizona), and certain travel agents may also sell these tickets. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. "Bonus Tickets" include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (an $11/day value). Advance Purchase 5-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($204/$174) – available through the Disneyland Web site (link). You can print these tickets at home, though the tickets from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Web site (see below) are slightly less expensive. AOCVCB 5-Day Bonus Ticket ($199/$169) – The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $5 off the advance purchase price for both adults and children. You can now print these tickets at home, though a $1 per-ticket convenience fee applies. If the $4 per ticket net savings isn't enough of an incentive to pre-purchase your tickets, think of all the time you'll save by not having to stand in line at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Tickets include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). Advance Purchase 2009 Everyone Plays for the Kids' Price! 5-Day Park Hopper Ticket ($164) – This promotion is valid January 6 through April 30, 2009, and includes one one Magic Morning admission. Currently available for purchase through the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Web site (link). |
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Six Day Park Hopper Regularly $249/$219 |
Advance Purchase 6-Day Park Hopper Bonus tickets ($209/$179) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. Available at the Disneyland Web site (link) where shipping is included if you order more than 10 days prior to your travel date. Also available from AAA offices in Northern California, Nevada, and Utah (not currently listed at the AAA Web site, you may need to call your local office). Disney Stores (California), Safeway supermarkets (California and Arizona), and certain travel agents may also sell these tickets. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. "Bonus Tickets" include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (an $11/day value). Advance Purchase 5-day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($209/$179) – available through the Disneyland Web site (link). You can print these tickets at home, though the tickets from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau Web site (see below) are slightly less expensive. AOCVCB 5-Day Bonus Ticket ($189/$159) – The discount (from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau) is $5 off the advance purchase price for both adults and children. You can now print these tickets at home, though a $1 per-ticket convenience fee applies. If the $4 per ticket net savings isn't enough of an incentive to pre-purchase your tickets, think of all the time you'll save by not having to stand in line at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Tickets include one early admission day (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) (link). |
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Costco $50 bonus gift card offer – Costco members can receive a $50 Disneyland gift card when they purchase a Deluxe Disneyland Resort annual passport for $269 at a participating Costco location. The offer should be available at all Southern California Costco stores that currently sell Disneyland admission, but the vouchers may not have arrived in all locations yet. [A list of the 37 Costco locations within 50 miles of the Disneyland Resort is available on our MousePad discussion board (link), and we have noted which locations are confirmed to have these tickets available. If you are a Costco member and live near one of the stores that is not confirmed, please check the next time you're there and then let us know so we can update the list.] There are no residency restrictions on this ticket, and it can be upgraded to a Deluxe with parking or Premium passport. Better still, the $50 gift card can be applied towards the cost of the upgrades, which nearly pays for the $59 parking option or drops the net cost of a Premium Annual Passport to just $339. |
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2009 Southern California CityPass ($259/$219) – This pass includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort park ticket (including one early-entry day), and single-day admission to either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Wild Animal Park, as well as SeaWorld San Diego and Universal Studios Hollywood. The CityPass expires 14 days after first use at any location. Purchase CityPass through the Disneyland Web site (link) or onsite at the ticket booths of Disneyland Resort or the other theme parks included in the pass. You can also purchase directly from the CityPass Web site (link) though this has a minimum $7.50 shipping charge (no shipping charge from the Disney Web site if purchased more than 10 days in advance). You can also purchase the Southern California City Pass online from Costco at a cost of $227/$192 (link), 5% surcharge if not a Costco member, and shipping fees apply. Booklets may be available for sale in some stores but varies widely. If you want to buy in person it would be best to call ahead and confirm availability. If you do buy at Costco, you will initially purchase a large plastic container that you must trade for ticket books prior to leaving Costco! |
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Costco Travel Packages – Many different travel packages including visits to Disneyland and Disneyland hotels are available through Costco.com. When purchasing a Costco Disneyland travel package, extras that will be included are: Mickey's Toontown Madness admission (currently available Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, and Saturdays), a character breakfast per person, a $20 Disneyland Resort gift card, a collectible pin and lanyard, and a Costco luggage tag.
Disney's Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – Package includes accomodations one of the three resort hotels or at one of 40 Good Neighbor hotels; Souvenir Park Hopper ticket with voucher for admission to Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness, plus one Magic Morning (early entry) for three-day or longer Park Hoppers; preferred seating at four DCA attractions (Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, Muppet*Vision 3D, It's Tough to be a Bug!, Golden Dreams); Preferred Showing of Turtle Talk with Crush (Priority Viewing at the first Turtle Talk with Crush show of the day, on any one day - one voucher per Guest); Disney Dream coin keepsake (one per package), luggage tag and lanyard with pin; a Downtown Disney Fun Card; and a "Character Call" from Mickey, Minnie, Goofy or Crush. Contact Disney Travel or your favorite travel agent.
Alaska Airlines "Kids Fly Free to the Disneyland Resort" promotion – Valid for travel between January 7 and June 17, 2009 when you also book your hotel through the airline. Significant restrictions apply to the promotion, including blockout dates. This offer can be a good deal for some families, but make sure that you compare the total quoted package price against the same elements if purchased a la carte. You may be able to take advantage of other published airfare specials and hotel discounts to create a less expensive vacation package. Unfortunately the Alaska Airlines Web site can be sluggish, making comparison shopping time consuming, but you should definitely do your homework before you buy.
Disney Visa Free-Stroller Rental – If you have a Disney Visa card you can rent up to two strollers for free at either Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure. This offer is valid only at the Main Gate rental locations at each park.
Rainforest Cafe Safari Club – Membership in the Rainforest Cafe gets you a 10% discount on entrees for up to four people. It also gets you priority seating if available, which can make a huge difference on busy days. Additionally, after signing up, your membership card will be mailed to you and be accompanied by a $10 award good for your next visit to a Rainforest Cafe. So if you know you will be eating there while at Disneyland and have a Rainforest Cafe local to you, it may make sense to prejoin the Safari Club so that you can use the award during your trip. See the Rainforest Cafe Web site for details (link).
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% 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).
AAA Restaurant Discounts – AAA (American Automobile Association) members can receive a 10% discount (excluding alcohol) at Plaza Inn, Wine Country Trattoria Ariel's Grotto, PCH Grill, and Goofy's Kitchen.
Downtown Disney Patina Restuarant Discounts – Three Downtown Disney restaurants operated by the Patina Group are currently offering lunch and/or dinner specials. Check at the restaurant for menu and price details.
DL: Disneyland
DCA: Disney's California Adventure
Annual Pass blockout dates:
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
| 3/2 | 3/3 | 3/4 | 3/5 | 3/6 | 3/7 | |
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| DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-6p TT |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-6p MM |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-6p TT |
DL: 10a-8p DCA: 10a-6p MM |
DL: 9a-12a DCA: 10a-9p TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC MM / TT |
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| 3/8 | 3/9 | 3/10 | 3/11 | 3/12 | 3/13 | 3/14 |
| DL: 9a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 10a-6p TT |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 10a-6p MM |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 10a-6p TT |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 10a-6p MM |
DL: 9a-12a DCA: 10a-9p TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 3/15 | 3/16 | 3/17 | 3/18 | 3/19 | 3/20 | 3/21 |
| DL: 9a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 8a-11p DCA: 10a-7p TT |
DL: 9a-11p DCA: 10a-7p MM |
DL: 9a-11p DCA: 10a-7p TT |
DL: 9a-11p DCA: 10a-7p MM |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 3/22 | 3/23 | 3/24 | 3/25 | 3/26 | 3/27 | 3/28 |
| DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 8a-11p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-11p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-11p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-11p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-9p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
Visit our Annual Passholders Blockout Dates page to see more dates. You can see future calendar schedules at Disneyland. As always, specifics are subject to change without notice (or occasionally, without us noticing) so when information conflicts between what is presented here and that presented by Disney, it is best to assume Disney's information is correct.
Visit the Park Hours section of our Disneyland Park guide for additional details about Magic Morning and Toontown Morning Madness, including available attractions.
Entertainment schedule: Go directly to the Disneyland Resort schedule for this week at Disneyland.com here.
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