What would an all-gold castle look like?
MousePlanet file photo, colorized by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Searching for the perfect shade of gold – We hear that Imagineers
are testing various gold paint samples in the Disney Studios backlot in
Glendale. As has been widely rumored, plans for Disneyland's 50th Anniversary
celebration include turning Sleeping Beauty Castle gold, either by painting
it, using lights, or somehow covering it with gold material. (Remember
the "Castle Cake" that the Magic Kingdom got for it's 25th birthday?)
Fiber optics are pricey, and Disneyland regulars have been adamant that
the castle not be turned into a giant pink confection, so it looks like
Imagineers will be gilding the castle.
A gold castle for Disneyland's Golden Anniversary doesn't sound too bad.
We just hope that, unlike the "temporary" wand over Epcot's
Spaceship Earth, and the Sorcerer Hat at Disney-MGM Studios, the castle
will return to it's normal appearance after the 18-month celebration has
ended.
Speaking of paint - it seems that Disneyland's painting efforts
will be focused on the west side for the next few months, to prepare the
park for the Pirates of the Caribbean movie premier and merchandise special
event. Painting projects elsewhere in the park have been suspended –
some in mid-project – to get Frontierland and New Orlean's Square
ready for the spotlight.
The Rivers of America will not be ready
for water until mid-April.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Davy Crockett's Airborne Canoes - Disneyland's glitchy new Web
site is providing some interesting completion dates for the ongoing Rivers
of America rehab project. According to the online schedule, the Mark Twain
and Columbia will resume operation on April 10, two weeks after initially
planned. However, the schedule also shows that Davy Crockett Explorer
Canoes will return on March 28, and Fantasmic's rehab ends on April 7
- a Monday.
Disneyland Guest Communications reports that the entire Rivers of America
rehab will indeed last through April 9, and that Fantasmic is not scheduled
to return until summer.
So, why all the miscommunication? It seems that the Disneyland.com Web
site is actually published by a division in Florida. So when plans change
in Anaheim, Orlando doesn't always get the memo.
The entrance to DCA's Redwood Creek Challenge
Trail
MousePlanet file photo
Does DCA offer coat check? We received an unconfirmed report that
a man was searched and removed from the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
at Disney's California Adventure last week. Another visitor spotted what
they thought was a gun sticking out from the man's coat, and alerted a
cast member. Anaheim police quickly responded to the area and searched
the man. Instead of a gun, officers found a knife. The man was escorted
out of the park, but was apparently not charged.
Easing travel worries – Three U.S. airlines; Continental, Delta,
and US Airways; are hoping to encourage passengers to make travel plans
by offering them the ability to change their plans without penalty. US
Airways' new policy takes effect should the Department of Homeland Security
raises the national alert level to "Code Red", or if military
action begins in Iraq. The Continental and Delta policies are already
in effect, but apply only to select transatlantic flights. For complete
details, see the airline's Web sites.
Current Refurbishments and Attraction
Closures
The treehouse is done, but the Cider Mill
still needs some time.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disneyland
Splash Mountain – February 24 - March 13
Critter Country – February 24 - March 13
Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes – through April 9
Rivers of America – through April 9
Mark Twain Riverboat – through April 9
Sailing Ship Columbia – through April 9
Sleeping Beauty Castle walkthrough – indefinite
The freshly sand-blasted track has
been painted.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disney’s California Adventure
Superstar Limo – indefinite
A "keep off" sign warns workers
away from the freshly poured dock.
Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Future Attraction Closures:
Mad Tea Party – April 28 - May 15
Pirates of the Caribbean – April 28 - May 30
Blue Bayou Restaurant – April 28 - May 30
Indiana Jones Adventure – September 2 - October 24
Space Mountain – September 2003 - August 2004
The Columbia sits in dry dock, while
work continues.
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.
Park Events
NFFC The Studio Chapter monthly meeting – March 16. Details available
on MousePad.
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.
Current Discounts & Promotions
Attention race fans – The Auto Club has teamed up with the Disneyland
Resort and the NASCAR Winston Cup 500 to bring our members a special weekend
getaway package for Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27, 2003. Members recede:
Event tickets to the NASCAR Winston Cup Auto Club 500 on Sunday, April 27
Two or three nights' accommodations at a select Disneyland Resort
hotel
Welcome reception including hot/cold hors d'oeuvres and a two hour
open bar at the ESPN Zone on Friday, April 25
Transportation to the California Speedway on Sunday, April 27
Brunch at the California Speedway in the Auto Club Hospitality Tent
on Sunday April 27
Disneyland/Disney's California Adventure 2-day/2-park pass
Buffet breakfast each morning at selected Disneyland Resort restaurants.
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:
Three-day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket
One-Day ticket to SeaWorld Adventure park
One-Day ticket to the World-famous San Diego Zoo
One-Day ticket to Knott's Theme Park.
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:
2-nights in a luxury guest room
3-day Disneyland Resort® Park Hopper tickets for two adults
Free breakfast for two adults
Kids, ages 3-9, eat for $1
Some restrictions apply. Membership in the Marriott Rewards program
is required. Click to learn more about this offer and for complete terms
and conditions.
Kids Fly Free, again - United is now offering a Kids Fly Free
promotion, similar to the popular Alaska Airlines offer. The United package
includes:
Round-trip Airfare on United Airlines
4-night hotel accommodations (fourth night is free at select hotels)
5-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Ticket (for the price
of a three-day park-hopper ticket)
$10 ESPN Zone® Game Card
And now one child (ages 2-11) flies FREE per paying adult, from select
origin cities!
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:
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
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:
Accommodations at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel, the Disneyland Hotel,
or Disney's Grand Californian Hotel
Disneyland Resort Hotel self-parking and Fitness Center access
Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket – valid for entry into Disneyland
park and Disney's California Adventure park with full park-hopping privileges
FREE ESPN Zone® Arena Game Card – $10 value (one per person)
NEW! Collect FASTPASS tickets for multiple attractions at one time.
Preferred Seating at a choice of select shows in Disney's California
Adventure
EXCLUSIVE! Walt Disney Travel Company collectible pin and lanyard
(one per person)
EXCLUSIVE! Walt Disney Travel Company California Fun Book (one per
package)
EXCLUSIVE! Disneyland Resort Magical Pocket Guide (one per package)
You can book this package through your local AAA affiliate travel agent.
Park Hours
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
3/10
3/11
3/12
3/13
3/14
3/15
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
DCA 10a–9p
3/16
3/17
3/18
DL: Disneyland
DCA: Disney’s California Adventure
DL 8a–11p
DCA 10a–9p
DL 9a–8p
DCA 10a–6p
DL 9a–8p
DCA 10a–6p
Entertainment Schedule
Disneyland Park
Disney’s California Adventure
Downtown Disney
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
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen
Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson - 6:00p
House of Blues
SLIGHTLY STOOPID WITH THE ZIGGENS AND SX-10 ($13.00 - 16.00) - 7:00p
PSST!
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