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Update for May 17 – 23, 2004Go directly to: News & Views | Current Refurbishment/Attraction Closures | Park Events | Discounts/Promotions | Park Schedule/Blockout DatesNews and ViewsFire!A small electrical fire Saturday morning at the Playhouse Disney show resulted in the temporary closure of the Hollywood Backlot District, and a bit more excitement for visitors who had come to ride DCA's new Tower of Terror. Three Anaheim fire trucks responded to the fire, which was reportedly traced to a sign on the exterior of the Playhouse Disney building, while tourists were evacuated from the area and redirected to other areas of the park.
Although the initial report was that the fire was “visible” on-stage, it generated nothing more than smoke and was quickly extinguished. Nobody was injured, although the attraction did not reopen Saturday. Reports differ on how long the Hollywood Backlot was closed, with a DCA cast member saying the area was closed for no more than 90 minutes, and park visitors saying the area was closed for over eight hours. The area was definitely open by 8 p.m., and a special event dinner in the Hollywood and Dine building proceeded without a problem. Hints from the 50thAttendees of the 2004 Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics convention got to hear a few of the merchandise plans for the upcoming Disneyland 50th Anniversary celebration. Among the items being developed for the occassion:
Thornton also revealed some of the CD titles to be included in the third phase of the Wonderland Music Project, scheduled for release in July:
Waiting for the ship to come inLos Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn and Councilwoman Janice Hahn were among the officials present to formally announce that the Disney Cruise Line will make the Port of Los Angeles its temporary home when the Disney Magic comes to the West Coast in May 2005.
The Hahns were joined by Admiral Mickey Mouse and Sailor Minnie Mouse, as well as Scott Tanner, director of travel industry sales for the Disneyland Resort, and members of the Disneyland Band.
Councilwoman Hahn said that the Port of Los Angeles would soon be known as the Happiest Port on Earth, and related that she and Mayor Hahn had been at Disneyland's opening day nearly 50 years ago. Mayor Hahn spoke of the economic impact the Disney cruises would have on the local area, generating $2 million in spending and $500,000 in wages for the city.
Mayor Hahn noted that the Los Angeles World Cruise Center is currently the second largest in the state. “We want it to be number one, and Disney is going to help us get there,” he said.
The Disney Cruise Line will begin operations from the Port of Los Angeles on May 28, 2005, when the first of 12 seven-day cruises departs for the Mexican Rivera. The Disney Magic returns to its home port in Florida in August. Walk this wayThe Disney VoluntEARS Walk Team invites MousePlanet readers to join Disneyland Resort Cast Members in an upcoming walk to raise money for the AIDS Services Foundation of Orange County:
In addition to signing up as an official VoluntEAR, MousePlanet readers are invited to join Team MousePlanet informally for the walk. Our team, which will be led at the event by MousePlanet staff Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix, will be unofficial, and not registered as a formal group with the event. Team MousePlanet is a casual group that provides support, encouragement and camaraderie for those wishing to lead a healthy lifestyle. Follow Team MousePlanet on our MousePad discussion board. Mickey's new MiniMickey Mouse has some new wheels. A new mouse-themed Mini Cooper has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. The car is an official company vehicle, and will be used in park cavalcades and to shuttle VIPs around the area.
The custom-decorated car is so new it doesn't have license plates yet—Disney is still waiting for word from the DMV if the vanity plate they want is available. CorrectionsIn the May 3 Update, we provided incorrect requirements for children riding attractions alone. A cast member sent in this correction about the new policy.
In the May 3 Update, we incorrectly reported about what online Fastpass vouchers could be redeemed for if the park had run out of Tower of Terror passes. The vouchers may be redeemed for Fastpass tickets to Grizzly River Run or California Screamin'. Got any interesting news or rumors? Contact us here.Current Refurbishments and Attraction ClosuresDisneyland
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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 EventsMay
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Current Discounts & Promotions50th Anniversary PackageIf you book a three-night resort stay at any of the Disneyland Resort hotels during the 50th anniversary promotion, your package includes a four-day Park Hopper ticket, a special 50th anniversary commemorative clock and a Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour. The “50th Celebration Package” is available only for three-night stays, with arrival dates May 5 through December 31, 2005. The package can be booked through the Disneyland Web site (link), or by calling (714) 520-5060 The Disney Treasures offer for APsAnnual Passholders can receive a copy of The Disney Treasures book, worth $60, when they apply for a Disney Visa card. The book will be mailed after the cardholder uses the new account. Apply by phone at 1-800-640-5306, and mention card code 26FF.Car rental discountsDisneyland 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). Anaheim Angels ticketsDisneyland 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). AAA-Disney's Resort Magic PackagesIf you are a AAA member, you can take advantage of these packages that include hotel nights and theme park tickets, along with extra ammenities:
Sample prices include:
These packages require a minimum two-night hotel stay, and are good for travel between April 18 to July 1, August 29 to November 21 and November 28 to December 23, 2004. You can book this package through your local AAA affiliate travel agent. Disney's AAA Passport Plus Package 2004If you don't need a hotel room, the Passport Plus Package offers AAA members a discount on Park Hopper tickets, and comes with extra benefits:
Prices:
An additional handling fee of $10 is charged per mailing address. These tickets are available to AAA members only when purchased through AAA offices. AAA ticket offersFor shorter stays, AAA offers 2- and 5-day tickets for the Disneyland Resort:
These 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). CityPassThe Southern California CityPass booklet includes admission to five separate entertainment options:
The CityPass is $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. Park Schedule/Blockout DatesDL: Disneyland
Visit our Annual Passholders Blockout Dates 2004 page to see more dates. Entertainment schedule: Go directly to the Disneyland Resort schedule for May 10 to 16 at Disneyland.com here. |
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2005 • January: 3, 10, 17, 24 2004 • January: 5, 12, 19, 26 2003 • Jan: 6, 13, 20, 27 2002
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