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News and Views
So that's what the tall building is
Workers installed signs to the exterior of DCA's Tower of Terror building during the wee hours last Wednesday.
These two shots show the new sign. Photos by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Disney Auctions to feature Haunted Mansion Holiday artwork
Dave Avanzino, a popular artist who has created a number of Disney artwork including Nightmare Before Christmas pieces, has a number of special items that will be available for online bid:
I just wanted to send you the info about my upcoming releases at Disney Auctions. The auction will run from October 9 16 and will feature some original editions designed exclusively for this auction, artist proofs and prototypes and some one-of-a-kind pieces. All Nightmare artwork for sale has been approved by Tim Burton. I hope you find something you like and that you'll pass this on to anyone else you think might be interested.
You can see his artwork at the Disney Web Network (link), and bid on his items at Disney Auctions (link).
New Haunted Mansion Holiday patches distributed Saturdays
If you are planning on collecting this year's the 13 Haunted Mansion Holiday patches, go to Disneyland on Saturdays, instead of Sundays as reported in the Annual Passholder newsletter. The patches are being released on Saturday this year to coincide with the Saturday pin releases. The good news is that there are 5,000 patches this year, instead of 2,500, so they will probably last until Sunday, anyway.
DCA gets a potato bar
It may not be the long-awaited baked potato cart, but Disney's California Adventure park finally has a potato bar. Following the popular offering introduced last year in Walt Disney World, Engineers Toys has finally installed its own Build your own Mr. Potato Head counter last week.
There are many accessories available for your Mr. Potato Head. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.
Sixteen dollars gets you a Mr. Potato Head body and a cardboard box to put him in. Customers can pick up however many accessories they can fit into the box with the body. The accessories include the standard eyes and ears, plus some Disney-exclusive pieces like Mickey Mouse balloons, autograph books and a Mad Tea Party base.
Cast members offered these suggestions for getting the most into the box:
- You do not have to purchase a Mr. Potato Head body. If you already own Mr. Potato Head, you can fill your box with lots and lots of accessories.
- Mr. Potato Head is designed to hold accessory pieces inside the body. Be sure to fill the body with accessories before putting it in the box.
Some of the variety possible. Photo by Adrienne Vincent-PHoenix.
Last chance
The last performances of Disneyland's Golden Horseshoe Variety Show will be presented this Tuesday and Wednesday, October 7 and 8. Starting next week, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies will be performing seven days a week.
Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Disneyland
- Splash Mountain closed September 2 to November 6
- Sleeping Beauty Castle walk-through closed indefinitely
- Space Mountain closed through 2005
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed indefinitely
Disneys California Adventure
- Redwood Creek Challenge Trail closed September 2 to October 31
- Superstar Limo closed indefinitely
Future Attraction Closures
- it's a small world closed October 20 to November 7 to install the it's a small world Holiday overlay
- Mr. Toad's Wild Ride closed November 3 to 26
- Mark Twain Riverboat closed November 3 indefinitely
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
October
- MouseAdventure at DCA. Sunday, October 12.
- Nightmare Before Christmas film screening at the Disneyland Resort. Thursday, October 30.
November
- Ambassador Pin Event date not announced.
- Cast Member Create-A-Pin Contest pin release, date not announced.
December
- Marie Osmond Enchanted Tiki Room Hostess doll release and meet-and-greet at Disneyland. Saturday, December 6.
- Candlelight Processional at Disneyland. December 6 and 7.
- Robert Olszewski Central Plaza sculpture release at Disneyland. Saturday, December 13.
February
- Sleeping Beauty's Royal Ball, details to be announced at a later date. February 14.
May
- A Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics A Disney Blast to the Past May 14 to 16. Registration open to returning participants through October 15, open registration begins October 16.
- Tower of Terror event, date and details to be announced at a later date.
Current Discounts & Promotions
Fall Resident Salute Two parks, two days for the price of one.
Southern California residents can purchase a one-day ticket to Disneyland and a one-day ticket to Disney's California Adventure for the price of a regular one-day admission.*
The resort hotels are offering a "Stay and Play" package in conjunction with this discount. It includes the resident salute 2-for-1 theme park ticket plus a one-night stay at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels. The package starts at $89 per person. ** To book this package, call (714) 956-MICKEY and ask for the package code SAP.
*Offer valid through 11/24/03 for Southern California residents ZIP codes 90000-93599. Admission valid one day at Disneyland Park, and one day at Disney's California Adventure Park. May purchase up to 5 tickets per person, per day, with valid ID. First day of use must be on purchase day. Ticket valid 30 days from first use, or through 11/25/03, whichever occurs first. Restrictions apply. Tickets are non-transferable. Offer may not be combined with other discounts or promotions.
**Valid for arrivals through 11/24/03 for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000-93599. $89 price is per person, double occupancy, Sunday through Thursday standard room rate at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel, and includes 2 days admission, valid one day at Disneyland Park, and one day at Disney's California Adventure Park. Weekend rates and other room rates may vary. Ticket valid 30 days from first use, or through 11/25/03, whichever occurs first. Price excludes resort fees and taxes. Limit 5 people per room, at an additional cost per person. Promotional rate is subject to availability and advance reservations required. Not available for groups.
All offers, events, tickets, age ranges, services, attractions, and entertainment, may be seasonal, and are subject to change without notice.
A Nightmare deal at Costco
MousePad member Tiki Junki purchased a copy of The Nightmare Before Christmas at a local Costco store, and discovered a Disneyland Resort offer inside. The $13 Special Edition DVD comes with a voucher for up to 4 preissued Fastpass tickets for the Haunted Mansion, and a voucher for one free cloisonne pin from the Le Bat en Rouge Shop in New Orleans Square. The vouchers are good until March 31, 2004, and are redeemable at Disneylandthere nothing to mail in, and you won't wait four to six weeks for the passes and pin to arrive.
Annual Passholders nights at the Disneyland Resort hotels
Annual passholder discounts are available at the Paradise Pier hotel through December 12. Rates are $79 per night weekdays, and $119 per night weekends. AP rooms are also available at the Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Grand Californian Hotel at higher rates.
Get 5 days and 4 nights for the price of 3
Book a package at the Disneyland Resort for a minimum four-nights through the Walt Disney Travel Company, and your package price will include one night's free accommodations at participating hotels. Your package will also include a five-day Disneyland Resort park hopper ticket for the price of a three-day Disneyland Resort park hopper ticket. Click here for a list of participating hotels and dates.
Disney's Armed Forces Salute
Through Friday, December 19, all active members of the United States military (including Coast Guard and activated National Guard and Reservists) qualify for Disney's Armed Forces Salute and can claim one free 3-day park-hopper tickets. Since the tickets expire on December 19, you must claim them by December 17 to use all three day's worth. The passes can only be claimed at a park gate ticket booth. To claim the passes, valid military ID must be shown; activated National Guard and Reservists must also show their active duty orders.
In addition to the one free pass, each qualifying person can also purchase up to five 3-day companion passes for $39 each. If the qualifying person cannot visit a park to purchase these companion tickets, a spouse may do so instead.
Annual passholder discounts at Alamo
California residents get discounts of up to 20 percent off Alamo's retail rates in the United States. For more details and the discount code you'll need for this offer, visit the annual passholder section of the Disneyland Web site.
ESPN Zone discounts for annual passholders
Disneyland annual passholders can get an Season Ticket Frequent Dining Card at the Downtown Disney ESPN Zone. The Season Ticket entitles you to a free soda with your meal purchase of $6.99 or more. Once you have made four meal purchases, you receive the fifth meal and soda free, and get a chance to win a pair of tickets to the ESPY Awards in 2004. See location for more information and details.
City Pass now available with AAA packages
You can now purchase the Southern California City Pass with Walt Disney Travel Company packages.
With a Southern California City Pass booklet, you will receive admission to five separate entertainment options. Admission includes:
- 3-day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Ticket
- 1-day ticket to Sea World Adventure park
- 1-day ticket to the World-famous San Diego Zoo
- 1-day ticket to Knott's Theme Park.
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's for an additional charge of $47 per pass ($32 per pass for guests ages 3 through 9).
Note: The Southern California City's 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.
5-Day Park Hopper promotion extended
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/Blockout Dates
DL: Disneyland
DCA: Disneys California Adventure
Annual Pass blockout dates: SoCal
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Visit our Annual Passholders Blockout Dates 2003-2004 page to see more dates.
Entertainment Schedule
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Monday 10/6 | ||
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 |
Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:30p 2:15p 5:00p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! 10:30a 11:30a 12:30p 2:15p 3:15p 4:15p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p The Ugly Bug Ball 11a 12p 1p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p |
Tuesday 10/7 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars 7p The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show 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 |
Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:30p 2:15p 5:00p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! 10:30a 11:30a 12:30p 2:15p 3:15p 4:15p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p The Ugly Bug Ball 11a 12p 1p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p |
Wednesday 10/8 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars 7p The Golden Horseshoe Variety Show 11:45a 1:15p 3p 4:15p 5:30p (This is the final day for this show.) Calling All Space Scouts... A Buzz Lightyear Adventure 11:30a 12:30p 1:30p 3:15p 4:15p 5:15p |
Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:30p 2:15p 5:00p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! 10:30a 11:30a 12:30p 2:15p 3:15p 4:15p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p The Ugly Bug Ball 11a 12p 1p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p |
Thursday 10/9 | ||
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 |
Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:30p 2:15p 5:00p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! 10:30a 11:30a 12:30p 2:15p 3:15p 4:15p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p The Ugly Bug Ball 11a 12p 1p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p |
Friday 10/10 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars 4:45p 8p 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 Covers 7p 8p 9:30p 10:30p Fantasmic 9p, 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p Aladdin and Jasmine's StoryTale Adventures 11a 11:55a 12:55p 1:55p 3:34p 4:40p 5:35p 6:30p |
Disney's Electrical Parade 8p Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:45p 2:30p 4:45p 6:15p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Scot Bruce - A Tribute to Elvis: The Early Years w/Russell Scott & his Red Hots- 3:45p 4:45p 6:15p 7:15p 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 12p 1p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Kenny Sara & the Sounds of New Orleans 6:45p |
Saturday 10/11 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars 4:45p 8p 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 Covers 7p 8p 8:45p, 10p, 11p Fantasmic 9p 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p Jump, Jive Boogie Swing Party Featuring Pete Jacobs and his Wartime Radio Revue 7p 8p 9:30p 10:30p Aladdin and Jasmine's StoryTale Adventures 11a 11:55a 12:55p 1:55p 3:34p 4:40p 5:35p 6:30p |
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 12p 1p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Scot Bruce - A Tribute to Elvis: The Early Years w/Russell Scott & his Red Hots- 4:45p 5:45p 7:15p 8:15p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Kenny Sara & the Sounds of New Orleans 6:45p |
Sunday 10/12 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars 4:45p 8p 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 Fantasmic 9p, 10:30p Sword in the Stone Ceremony 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p Aladdin and Jasmine's StoryTale Adventures 11a 11:55a 12:55p 1:55p 3:34p 4:40p 5:35p 6:30p Club Buzz Stage Presents The Covers 7p 8p 9:30p 10p |
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 12p 1p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p Pacific Wharf Stage Presents Scot Bruce - A Tribute to Elvis: The Early Years w/Russell Scott & his Red Hots 4:45p 5:45p 7:15p 8:15p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Jazz Chicory 11:30a - 3p; Mark Justin Trio - 6p- 10p House of Blues Gospel Brunch 10a, 1p ($16.50-$33) |
Monday 10/13 | ||
Disneyland Parade of the Stars 4:45p 8p 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 Sword in the Stone Ceremony 10:45a 11:45a 12:45p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p |
Disney's Electrical Parade 8p 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 12p 1p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p |
Tuesday 10/14 | ||
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 |
Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 12:30p 2:15p 5:00p Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! 10:30a 11:30a 12:30p 2:15p 3:15p 4:15p Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It! Noon 1p 2p 4p 5p The Ugly Bug Ball 11a 12p 1p 2:30p 3:30p 4:30p |
Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Jazz Pianist: Ray Johnson 6p |
 
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