The Disneyland Heralds lead the
Royal Fanfare.
Photo by Kevin Krock
Princesses on Parade - The Disney Princess Royal
Fanfare began last Friday. The processional
follows the normal Disneyland parade route, with one major exception.
Rather than traveling around Town Square, the processional starts at
the Main Street parade gate, and moves directly up Main Street.
Next, the banner carriers appear...
Photo by Kevin Krock
It then follows the parade route to Small World Mall, where the Princesses
stop for Meet & Greet. Four princesses participate in the Processional,
including Snow White on horseback.
...followed by knights on horseback.
Photo by Kevin Krock
From the unsubstantiated rumor file - A Cast Member
tells us that Disneyland has sold the Parade of the Stars floats to Tokyo
Disneyland, and the Electrical Parade will return to Main Street this
year. Juicy scoop, or urban legend? Only time will tell....
Confetti "rose petals"
are scattered along the parade route...
Photo by Kevin Krock
Christmas? Maybe later... - Its inventory depleted in the after-Christmas
sale, Le Boutique Noel in New Orleans Square has been closed. The remaining
scraps of holiday merchandise have been consolidated into the China Closet
on Main Street, leaving New Orleans Square with another vacant storefront.
Le Boutique Noel, which was often staffed only on weekends during the
off-season, may reopen when the Christmas preview merchandise arrives
later this spring.
... before Snow White makes her
appearance.
Photo by Kevin Krock
Want to give Disneyland a piece of your mind? - Applications are
being solicited for the 2003 Disneyland Resort Creative Advisory Council.
The council serves as a focus group for the Disneyland merchants, and
provides feedback on new products, merchandise special events and resort
programs. The group meets about 4 times during the year, and members get
to enjoy some behind-the-scenes experiences.
Couples in colorful costumes dance...
Photo by Kevin Krock
But I was going to wash my hair that night! - It is now safe
to make your plans for next October. With just 10 months to spare, Disneyland
has finally announced the dates for the 2003 Haunted Mansion Holiday events.
The Exclusive Dinner will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2003; and the
Haunted Mansion Holiday Event will be Thursday, October 2, 2003. Further
details will be announced at DisneyGallery.com
when they are finalized.
Of course, you may need this much notice to start saving for the $2000+
dinner....
...as Belle, Sleeping Beauty and
Cinderella appear in horse-drawn carriages.
Photo by Kevin Krock
Disney is allowing guests in the military who are being deployed
to active duty to cancel their vacations without penalty. Usually there
is a minimum $200 cancellation charge.
Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Disneyland
King Arthur Carrousel – through January 30
Matterhorn Bobsleds - re-opening date unknown
“it’s a small world” – through February 6
Haunted Mansion – through January 23
Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes – through late March
Rivers of America – through late March
Mark Twain Riverboat – through late March
Sailing Ship Columbia – through late March
Sleeping Beauty Castle – indefinite
Disney’s California Adventure
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail - through January 23
Superstar Limo – indefinite
Future Attraction Closures:
Disney Gallery - January 26 - early March
Splash Mountain – February 18 - March 6
Critter Country - February 18 - March 6
Mad Tea Party – February 24 - March 15 (May be postponed)
Pirates of the Caribbean – April 28 - May 30
Blue Bayou Restaurant - April 28 - May 30
Indiana Jones Adventure – September 2 - October 24
Space Mountain – Sept 2003 - August 2004
Please note that refurbishment schedules
are estimates only, and that all information is subject to change without
notice. You can get the most recent updates by calling Disneyland at (714)
781-7290 before you visit.
Park Events
New Annual Passholder Dining Pin Series starts January 26th - The
series will focus on the Disney Chefs. The first pin will be released
on Sunday, January 26, 2003 at Goofy's Kitchen, and will feature Chef
Goofy. Annual Passholders will receive one pin with each single food purchase
of $20.00 (after tax and any applicable discount), at participating locations:
Plaza Inn, Carnation Cafe, Rancho del Zocalo, French Market, Cafe Orleans,
and Blue Bayou at Disneyland® Park; Ariel's Grotto (formerly Avalon
Cove), Pacific Wharf Café, Taste Pilots' Grill, plus the Vineyard
Room and Wine Country Trattoria at the Golden Vine Winery at Disney's
California Adventure™ park; Disney's PCH Grill and Yamabuki restaurant
at the Paradise Pier Hotel; Goofy's Kitchen, Hook's Pointe and Granville's
Steak House at the Disneyland® Hotel; Storytellers Café at
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel™.
Haunted Mansion Holiday Exclusive Dinner - October 1, 2003
Haunted Mansion Holiday Event - October 2, 2003
Current Discounts & Promotions
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.
MousePad member Darkbeer alerted
us to a new AAA promotion - For $122.75, you can get a 5-day park
hopper and the following extras:
Multiple attraction FastPass (The "Unlimited" option)
Breakfast in the park (one per person)
Free ESPN Zone arena game card ($10 value)
AAA Free parking at the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks
This package is available without an air or hotel purchase. See your
local AAA office for more details.
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen–
Kids eat free, 4:30–6:00p. [See restaurant for details.]
Park Hours
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
1/20
1/21
1/22
1/23
1/24
1/25
DL 9a–10p
DCA 10a–8p
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–11p
DCA 10a–9p
1/26
1/27
1/28
DL: Disneyland
DCA: Disney’s California Adventure
DL 9a–10p
DCA 10a–8p
DL 10a–8p
DCA 10a–6p
DL 10a–8p
DCA 10a–6p
Entertainment Schedule
Disneyland Park
Disney’s California Adventure
Downtown Disney
Monday 1/20
Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 4:45p, 8:00p
The Disney Princess Royal Fanfare - 11:45
a, 2:00p, 3:30p
Mickey's Detective School - 1:30p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 5:30p, 6:30p,
7:30p
Sword in the Stone Ceremony - 10:45a, 11:45a,
12:45p, 2:30p, 3:30p, 4:30p
Billy Hill & the Hillbillies - 11:45a, 1:15p, 3:00p,
4:15p, 5:30p
Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 11:30
a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It! -
12:00p, 1:00p, 2:00p, 4:00p, 5:00p
ESPN Zone
Monday Night Live - 9:00p
Tuesday 1/28
Disneyland Parade of the Stars - 7:00p
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, 3:00p,
4:15p, 5:30p
Calling All Space Scouts...A Buzz Lightyear Adventure - 11:30
a, 12:30p, 1:30p, 3:15p, 4:15p, 5:15p
Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular -
12:30p, 2:15p, 5:00p
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - Play It! - 12:00p, 1:00p,
2:00p, 4:00p, 5:00p
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen
Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson - 6:00p to 10:00p
PSST!
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