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Disney Settles Class Action Lawsuit for Visually Impaired | Cinco de Mayo at the Disneyland Resort |Main Street Prepares for a New Window |Resort refurbishment and construction update | This and That... | Crowd Forecast
Disney Settles Class Action Lawsuit for Visually Impaired
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts and related Disney companies have reached a tentative agreement with a group that brought a class action lawsuit against the company and related companies. The agreement must be approved by a judge, and must also spend a short while others who may be covered by the settlement class.
The suit was originally brought on May 10, 2010, by a small group of visually impaired people who claimed that Disney was violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and California law by treating them discriminatorily as related to accessing the Disneyland theme parks and related online planning tools.
The original complaint was broken down into ten allegation classes, five of which were approved by the court to proceed. The tentative settlement agreement further condenses that to four settlement classes in order to cover all of the complaints in an efficient manner. The settlement classes remaining are the Website Class, the Effective Communication Class, the Service Animal Class, and the Infrastructure Class.
The Website Class relates to Disney's trip planning websites not being accessible to those utilizing screen readers. The Effective Communication Class claims that Disney has not made available the standard trip planning tools available to others, such as maps, menus, schedules, and information about sighted companions, among other items.
The Service Animal Class claims an inability to properly kennel their pets when riding attractions that the animals cannot, and that Disney characters actively avoid those with service animals. The Infrastructure Class notes that the plaintiffs are not able to take advantage of special parade viewing areas for the disabled, and do not have easy access to lockers in the park or parking lots at the Disneyland Resort.
The settlement includes a number of actions to be required of Disney:
For the Website Class – by December 31, 2012, Disney will have converted a majority of their content-related pages on the Walt Disney World website to be accessible to screen readers, including a page with an accessible version of the hours and schedules for the Walt Disney World parks otherwise posted on the site. All Walt Disney World menus currently posted on the site will also be accessible to screen readers.
By July 2013, Walt Disney World tickets, passes, rooms, and packages will be available for purchase by guests using screen readers. Disney will have converted a majority of their content-related pages on the Disneyland website to be accessible to screen readers, including a page with an accessible version of the hours and schedules for the Disneyland parks otherwise posted on the site. All Disneyland menus currently posted on the site will be accessible to screen readers.
By June 2014, Disneyland tickets, passes, rooms, and packages will be available for purchase by guests using screen readers.
By December 31, 2015, Disney Cruise Line passengers will be able to book staterooms, reserve online activities, and book shore excursions using screen readers. In addition, Disney will have converted a majority of their content-related pages on the Disney Cruise Line website to be accessible to screen readers. Certain sections of the websites are excluded. Disney further agrees to provide a telephone service to assist visually impaired guests until the websites are brought into compliance.
The Effective Communications Class – settlement includes Disney making available by telephone an audio recording that provides the schedules for major entertainment offerings (such as Fantasmic and World of Color) at the Disneyland Resort parks, parade and show information from the current park information sheets (and answer questions about such parades and shows), and within 90 days, to include the telephone number on the "services for guests with visual disabilities sheet available at the parks for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts.
Those phone services will be included until either the Next Generation Handheld Device is deployed with the information on the schedule information sheet or the applicable portions of the park hours and schedule pages are available in screen-readable format for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts.
Disney will also provide a telephone service to read information from menus for restaurants whose menus are posted on the park websites. The phone numbers will be added to the services pages on the Disneyland and Walt Disney World sites until either the Next Generation Handheld Device is deployed or the menus are available in a screen-readable format. Disney will also include menu information with the audio description service on the Next Gen handheld device.
Disney will also require cast members at food and beverage locations to read menus to guests on request and provide Braille menus at four restaurants. At least two stationary Braille maps will be provided at all domestic Disney parks, and mobile Braille maps will be available for a refundable deposit. Disney will provide, on a one-time basis, 100 one-day, one-park tickets each for the Disneyland Resort parks and the Walt Disney World parks to no more than two charitable organizations whose primary purpose is to serve individuals with visual impairments for use by companions of visually impaired guests.
The Service Animal Class – settlement provides for at least three service animal relief areas in the public areas at each of the domestic Disney parks and add that information to the relevant websites and information sheets. Disney will also provide temporary kennels or cages at attractions which the service animals cannot ride. It will also post a policy that guests can also do a rider swap with another member of their party who would watch the animal until the visually impaired guest returned from their ride.
Disney will also update its operating guidelines for all characters in the parks to ensure that their interaction with guests with service animals take place as if the guests do not have service animals.
The Infrastructure Class – settlement states that Disney will update operating guidelines to permit guests with visual impairments to utilize disabled parade viewing areas. Disney will also install five keyed lockers at a single location at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks for use by guests with visual impairments. Disney will also provide an appropriate number of disabled parking spaces at the Pinocchio lot at the Disneyland Resort and make other relevant modifications.
The agreement also provides for Disney to pay service payments of up to $15,000 for each named plaintiff for their assistance in resolving the matter, and $1,550,000 in attorney fees.
The next step is for a judge of the U.S. District Court in the Central District of California, Western Division, to approve the settlement. Once it is approved, notices will be sent out to all potentially impacted individuals who can opt in or out of the class and support or attempt to block the settlement. Only after it gets past those steps would the settlement go into effect.
For more information, you can read the entire 95-page filing online (PDF).
Cinco de Mayo at the Disneyland Resort
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 during the Franco-Mexican War. The holiday is a relatively minor in Mexico, but has evolved in the United States into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage.
Tortilla Jo's in Downtown Disney is one of the locations celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year. Photo by Britt Winslow.
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Tortilla Jo's in Downtown Disney is offering a number of specials, including a three-course prix fixe menu to augment their a la carte menu this Saturday, with items such as:
First Course Selections
- Sopa de chorizo con papas – Creamy potato soup, leeks, chorizo, cilantro oil, crema fresca
- Ensalada de berros – Watercress, orange bacon vinaigrette, fennel, tomatoes, oranges, Parmesan
Second Course Selections
- Pescado estilo Veracruz – Pan-seared red snapper, green onion fingerling potatoes, Veracruz sauce
- Tinga de carne – Chipotle slow-roasted shredded beef on a bed of lettuce, cotija cheese, lemon crema fresca, Fresno chile frijoles, tortilla ribbons
Dessert Selections
- Panna cotta de Bandera – Custard served with three sauces: Strawberry and red wine, mint julip and lime, coconut milk crème anglaise
The prix fixe menu is $27 per person and does not include tax or gratuity.
Other specials at Tortilla Jo's include margarita specials, mariachi music in the evening, and piñatas at 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. In addition, the restaurant is also scheduling a complimentary tequila tasting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Be sure share your own Cinco de Mayor plans on our MousePad forum and discover how other plan to celebrate at the Disneyland Resort.
Main Street prepares for a new window
In the March 26 update, we shared the news that Alice Davis would receive her own window on Main Street, USA. The ceremony is scheduled for the morning of Thursday, May 10. While no official announcement has been made about the location of the window, there is some compelling evidence that it will likely be above Disneyana, next to the window for her husband, Marc Davis.
A window above Disneyana on Main Street, USA has been removed in preparation for the Alice Davis window dedication on May 10, 2012. Photo by Britt Winslow.
Upon closer examination, the window to the right of Marc Davis' window is a not a window at all, but a flat piece of board painted to look like a window—complete with lace drapes.
A closer look at the second floor reveals that the window on the right is not a window at all but a clever facade. Photo by Britt Winslow.
Resort refurbishment and construction update
With a little over six weeks until Disney California Adventure park officially unveils Cars Land and Buena Vista Street, the weekly construction progress is less and less dramatic. What used to be noticeable changes is now down to the addition of very subtle, often unnoticeable, details.
Construction inside Cars Land appears to be coming to a close with the debut just six weeks away. Photo by Britt Winslow.
The view of Buena Vista Street from the Monorail shows there is still a lot of work to be done before the grand opening on June 15. Photo by Britt Winslow.
The outside of the Carthay Circle Theater with its blank marquee looks close to being finished. Photo by Britt Winslow.
This building on the west end of Buena Vista Street appears to be finished except for the missing windows on the second floor. Photo by Britt Winslow.
This and That...
...Although it is still a month or so away from opening, the Lego store in Downtown Disney unveiled some of the new exterior decorations this week.
The public can now see a dragon and Price Phillip at the Lego Store in Downtown Disney. Photo by Britt Winslow.
The public can now see Lego sculptures of Buzz and Woody above the construction wall at the Lego Store in Downtown Disney. Photo by Britt Winslow.
A keen eye from the Downtown Disney Monorail platform provides a glimpse of Beast, Lumiere, and Cogsworth in Lego form. Photo by Britt Winslow.
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Come CHOC Walk with Team MousePlanet
Team MousePlanet will be back for our fifth year at the CHOC Walk in the Park, benefiting Children's Hospital Orange County. Thanks to the efforts and generosity of our readers, Team MousePlanet has raised over $27,000 for CHOC since 2008. The 2012 race is Sunday, October 14 at the Disneyland Resort. Team registration begins May 15—keep watching for more details, or visit our MousePad discussion forum for additional information.Volunteer with Team MousePlanet at the Disneyland Half Marathon
Team MousePlanet is looking to form a group to volunteer during the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, August 30 to September 2, 2012. Non-runners are welcome. Visit our MousePad discussion forum for additional information.Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Note: Not all of these have been officially confirmed by Disney, and are all subject to change at any time. We recommend checking for updates as you plan your visit.
Disneyland
- Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor – closed for closed for renovation. Expected to reopen May 2.
- Candy Palace – closed for renovation. Expected to reopen May 2.
- Penny Arcade – closed for renovation. Expected to reopen May 2.
- Carnation Cafe – closed for renovation. Expected to reopen June 2.
- Blue Ribbon Bakery – closed. The space to be converted back to an indoor seating area for the Carnation Cafe, and is expected to reopen July 14.
- Festival Arena – closed for refurbishment. Expected to reopen May 2.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds – closed through June 14 for refurbishment.
- Frontierland Shooting Exposition – closed April 30 – May 25 for refurbishment.
- Enchanted Tiki Room – closed May 7 – May 10 for refurbishment.
- Second floor of Starcade – closed until 2014.
- New Orleans Square Train Station – undergoes roof repair April 16 – May 4, however, the station will remain open.
- Plaza Gardens – closes April 30 until winter 2013 for the construction of Fantasy Faire.
- Indiana Jones Adventure – closed May 1–2 for refurbishment.
Disney California Adventure
Seasonal refurbishments:
- Goofy's Sky School – closed May 7–17 for refurbishment.
- Cove Bar – closed March 26 – June 1 for refurbishment.
- Ariel's Grotto – closed April 30 – May 3 for refurbishment.
- Ariel's Undersea Adventure – Closed April 30 – May 3 for refurbishment.
- Hyperion Theater – The exterior stairs will be repainted April 16 – May 11.
Construction-related closures:
- Engine–Ears Toys – closed until June 15 for conversion into new Buena Vista Street "West Block" stores.
- Baker's Field Bakery – closed until June 15 for conversion to Clarabelle's Hand-Scooped Ice Cream.
- Bur-r-r Bank Ice Cream – closed until June 15 for conversion to Fiddler, Fifer, and Practical Cafe.
- Greetings from California – closed until June 15 for conversion into new Buena Vista Street "East Block" stores.
- Mission Tortilla Factory – closed for conversion to the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop. Expected to open June 1.
- Disney's California Adventure Park – closed June 14 to prepare for the grand opening of Cars Land and Buena Vista Street.
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.
Resort Events
Check here to see if a large convention, competition or park event might fall during your next trip to the Disneyland Resort. If you know of any in-park events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail (link).
2012
Spring / Summer- AIDS Walk Orange County – Sunday May 6. The event takes place before park hours in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The Magic Morning normally scheduled for Sunday at Disneyland will likely be rescheduled to Monday, May 7, and Disneyland will likely open at 9 a.m. to accommodate the event. More information about the walk is available on the event website.
- Grad Nite events – this party for high school seniors graduating in 2012 will be held May 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and June 1, 7, 8, 14. The 2012 event includes admission to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure during regular operating hours, and a private party in Disneyland after the park closes to the public for the night.
- Celebrating 100 Years of Girl Scouting at Disneyland Resort – May 26 and 27.
- Cars Land grand opening – Friday, June 15.
- Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animation – August 11 and 12. This D23 event returns to the Disneyland Resort in 2012. Additional details and registration information at www.Disney.com/D23.
- 2012 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend – August 31 – September 2. Event is now sold out.
Fall
- CHOC Walk in the Park – Sunday October 14. Registration will open on May 15. The event takes place before park hours in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The Magic Morning normally scheduled for Sunday at Disneyland will likely be rescheduled to Monday, October 15, and Disneyland will likely open at 9 a.m. to accommodate the event. More information about the walk will be available on the CHOC Walk website closer to the start of registration; information about how to join the MousePlanet CHOC Walk team will be available on our MousePad discussion forum.
2013
- 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – January 18–20. No additional details are available.
- D23 Expo – August 9–11. Tickets for the three-day convention go on sale August 9, 2012.
We also recommend checking the convention calendar at the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor and Convention Bureau Web site (link). When looking at that site, remember to note both the number of people and the number of rooms resulting from each convention. A gathering of 25,000 people booking few room nights (indicating most will be driving in to the area for their meeting) can impact traffic around the Resort much more than a crowd of 25,000 staying in area hotels. Of course, that second group is going to make finding a hotel room more difficult (and possibly more expensive), so it's best to book your own room as early as possible if you see that a big convention is in town during your trip.
Current Discounts & Promotions
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.
If you know of any additional discounts, offers, promotions, or contests that should be listed in this section, drop us a line. Note, we are no longer listing offers from the Anaheim-Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, as their convenience fee negates any savings.
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One Day, One Park Ticket – Regularly $80/$74 One Day Park Hopper – Regularly $105/$99 |
No discounts currently available to the general public. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if any discounts are available through them. |
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Two Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $158/$146 Two Day Park Hopper – Regularly $173/$161 |
SoCal Resident 2–Day 1–Park per Day ticket ($99) The SoCal Resident 2–Day 1–Park per Day ticket offers residents of Southern California and Northern Baja California admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure on one day, and then a second visit to either park on another day on or before June 8, 2012. You can use both days of this ticket at the same theme park, or visit one park one day and the other park on the second day, but you can not use it to enter both parks on the same day. The ticket is $99 for ages 3 and up. You can also upgrade the ticket to a park–hopper, which allows entry to both parks each day, for an additional $15, a savings of up to $59 compared to the box office price of a two–day park–hopper ticket. You can either purchase tickets at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths, or online at Disneyland.com and print them at home. You can also purchase them at participating Disney Stores and authorized third party ticket outlets, including many local grocery stores. There is no "fuse" on this ticket, which means you can use the first admission today and wait until June to use the second admission. You must, however, purchase the ticket by June 1, 2012. Tickets expires June 8, 2012, and are blocked out March 30–April 15, and June 4 and 5, 2012. While Disney states that proof of residency required for purchase and admission, MousePlanet readers who have purchased similar tickets from off–property retailers during past resident discount promotions consistently reported that they were not required to provide proof of residency at the time of purchase. However, be aware that Disneyland Resort Main Gate cast members can–and may–require proof of residency when you first use the tickets. Whether the residency checks occur is an oft–debated topic on our MousePad discussion boards, but it is your responsibility to know the official policy, regardless of what the park's actual practice may be. Now for the official fine print:
• TICKET IS BLOCKED OUT March 30, 2012 – April 15, 2012 and June 4, 2012 – June 5, 2012. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them.
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Three Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $209/$193 Three Day Park Hopper – Regularly $224/$208 |
SoCal Resident 3–Day 1–Park per Day ticket ($129) The SoCal Resident 3–Day 1–Park per Day ticket offers residents of Southern California and Northern Baja California admission to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure on three separate days by June 8, 2012. You can use both days of this ticket at the same theme park, or visit one park one day and the other park on the next day, but you can not use it to enter both parks on the same day. The ticket is $129 for ages 3 and up. You can also upgrade the ticket to a park–hopper, which allows entry to both parks each day, for an additional $15, a savings of up to $80 compared to the box office price of a three–day park–hopper ticket. You can either purchase tickets at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths, or online at Disneyland.com and print them at home. You can also purchase them at participating Disney Stores and authorized third party ticket outlets, including many local grocery stores. There is no "fuse" on this ticket, which means you can use the first admission today and wait until June to use the remaining admissions. You must, however, purchase the ticket by June 1, 2012. Tickets expires June 8, 2012, and are blocked out March 30–April 15, and June 4 and 5, 2012. While Disney states that proof of residency required for purchase and admission, MousePlanet readers who have purchased similar tickets from off–property retailers during past resident discount promotions consistently reported that they were not required to provide proof of residency at the time of purchase. However, be aware that Disneyland Resort Main Gate cast members can—and may—require proof of residency when you first use the tickets. Whether the residency checks occur is an oft–debated topic on our MousePad discussion boards, but it is your responsibility to know the official policy, regardless of what the park's actual practice may be. Now for the official fine print:
• TICKET IS BLOCKED OUT March 30, 2012 – April 15, 2012 and June 4, 2012 – June 5, 2012. Promotional 3–Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($199/$183) – A discounted price offered with advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, you must purchase online before you arrive. Tickets are valid January 4 to May 28, 2012. This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, so you must purchase online before you arrive. Disney is offering eTicket and Will Call service for this promotion, so you can purchase the tickets online the same day you plan to use them. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, May 28, 2012. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or on June 10, 2012, whichever occurs first. Tickets are blocked out March 30, 2012 to April 15, 2012. Advance Purchase 3–day, One Park Per Day Bonus Ticket ($199/$183) or 3–day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($214/$198) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. First use must be on or before December 31, 2012. These tickets have a 13–day "fuse," which means you must use all three admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. "Bonus Tickets" include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from the Disneyland website, this ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5–$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Ticket may also be 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 participating travel agents. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15/day value). Disney Military Promotional 3–Day Park Hopper Ticket ($95) – A discounted price offered to active or retired U.S. military personnel or their spouses. Based on past offers, Disney defines "Eligible Service Members" as active or retired members of the US military, including active members of the National Guard or Reservists and active or retired members of the US Coast Guard. This discount is available at MWR/ITT offices at your military base, or at the Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Valid military ID is required. The price is the same for adults and children, and total of six tickets may be purchased per military member, regardless of who purchases the tickets (the member or their spouse). Tickets must be purchased by Sept 30, 2012. The ticket has the following blockout dates: December 24, 2011 to January 2, 2012; February 17 to 19, 2012; April 2 to 14, 2012; July 4, 2012. As far as we can tell, there is no "fuse" on this ticket, so you may have more than the standard 13 days from first use to use the remaining two admissions, but we highly recommend you contact your base MWR/ITT office for more details before making travel plans. Please note that this ticket is not a "bonus" ticket, and so does not include an early admission day. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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Four Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $234/$216 Four Day Park Hopper – Regularly $249/$231 |
Promotional 4–Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($219/$201) – A discounted price offered with advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, you must purchase online before you arrive. Tickets are valid January 4 to May 28, 2012. This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, so you must purchase online before you arrive. Disney is offering eTicket and Will Call service for this promotion, so you can purchase the tickets online the same day you plan to use them. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, May 28, 2012. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or on June 10, 2012, whichever occurs first. Tickets are blocked out March 30, 2012 to April 15, 2012. Advance Purchase 4–day, One Park Per Day Bonus Ticket ($219/$201) or 4–day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($234/$216) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. First use must be on or before December 31, 2012. These tickets have a 13–day "fuse," which means you must use all four admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. "Bonus Tickets" include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from the Disneyland website, this ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5–$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Ticket may also be 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 participating travel agents. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15/day value). Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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Five Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $251/$231 Five Day Park Hopper – Regularly $266/$246 |
Promotional 5–Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($231/$211) – A discounted price offered with advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, you must purchase online before you arrive. Tickets are valid January 4 to May 28, 2012. This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, so you must purchase online before you arrive. Disney is offering eTicket and Will Call service for this promotion, so you can purchase the tickets online the same day you plan to use them. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, May 28, 2012. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or on June 10, 2012, whichever occurs first. Tickets are blocked out March 30, 2012 to April 15, 2012. Advance Purchase 5–day, One Park Per Day Bonus Ticket ($231/$211) or 5–day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($246/$226) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. First use must be on or before December 31, 2012. These tickets have a 13–day "fuse," which means you must use all five admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. "Bonus Tickets" include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from the Disneyland website, this ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ($5 to $25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Ticket may also be 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 participating travel agents. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15/day value). Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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Six Day, One Park per Day Ticket – Regularly $256/$239 Six Day Park Hopper – Regularly $271/$251 |
Promotional 6–Day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($236/$216) – A discounted price offered with advance purchase through the Disneyland Web site (link). This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, you must purchase online before you arrive. Tickets are valid January 4 to May 28, 2012. This discount is not available at the theme park ticket booths, so you must purchase online before you arrive. Disney is offering eTicket and Will Call service for this promotion, so you can purchase the tickets online the same day you plan to use them. Tickets must be purchased by, and first day of use must occur on or before, May 28, 2012. Tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or on June 10, 2012, whichever occurs first. Tickets are blocked out March 30, 2012 to April 15, 2012. Advance Purchase 6–day, One Park Per Day Bonus Ticket ($236/$216) or 6–day Park Hopper Bonus Ticket ($251/$231) – A discounted price for advance purchase through the Internet or select dealers. First use must be on or before December 31, 2012. These tickets have a 13–day "fuse," which means you must use all six admissions within 13 days of the first use, or forfeit the unused days. "Bonus Tickets" include one early admission day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday). If purchased from the Disneyland website, this ticket can be purchased and printed at home the same day you plan to use it (eTicket service). You can also ask to pick up the ticket at Will Call ($5 fee) or have it mailed to your home ( $5–$25 delivery fee, depending on service.) Ticket may also be 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 participating travel agents. It is best to call and confirm before visiting a location, however. If purchased from AAA, the tickets come with free parking at the Mickey & Friends parking garage (a $15/day value). Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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No discounts currently available for new purchases. Southern California residents can take advantage of the monthly–payment plan when purchasing any but the Premier Annual Passport.
Premier Annual Passport: $749 [Valid at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort; includes parking] Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them.
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Southern California CityPass $279/$239 |
Southern California CityPass ($279/$239) – This pass includes a 3–Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket (including one early–entry day), a one–day admission to either San Diego Zoo or San Diego Wild Animal Park, as well as one–day admission to Sea World San Diego and Universal Studios Hollywood. The CityPass expires 14 days after first use at any location, and the first use must occur by January 3, 2011. Purchase CityPass through the Disneyland Website or on–site at the ticket booths of Disneyland Resort or the other theme parks included in the pass. You can also purchase directly from the CityPass Website if you're willing to pay the shipping charge. Check with your employer, school or credit union to see if other discounts are available through them. |
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Hotel/Travel Packages
Costco Travel Packages – Many different travel packages including visits to Disneyland and Disneyland hotels are available through Costco. 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 collectible pin and lanyard, and a Costco luggage tag per person, plus a $20 Disneyland Resort gift card per package.
Disney's Resort Magic and Good Neighbor Magic Packages – Package includes accommodations 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 three DCA attractions (Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, Muppet*Vision 3D, It's Tough to be a Bug!); 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.
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Other Discounts
Purchase with Purchase offers – Disneyland Resort shops frequently offer a reduced–price souvenir (often a tote bag, watch, or blanket) with a qualifying minimum purchase. The current offers are:
Disneyland shops
- Mickey tote bag for $13.95 with a minimum purchase of $25.
- Fleece throw blanket for $17.95 with a $40 purchase.
Disney California Adventure shops
- Mickey tote bag for $13.95 with a minimum purchase of $25.
- Mickey Mouse watch for $17.95 with a $40 purchase.
Downtown Disney / Disneyland Resort Hotel shops
- Sports duffel bag for $16.95 with a minimum purchase of $25.
- Fleece throw blanket for $17.95 with a $40 purchase.
Character Dining Vouchers – Discounted character dining vouchers are available for purchase online, in advance of your trip, through Get Away Travel.
Disney Visa – Cardholders have access to a private Character Meet 'N' Greet photo opportunity at Disney California Adventure, and receive one free 5x7 photograph per visit. Cardholders also receive 10% off qualifying merchandise purchases of $50 or more from Disney–operated retail stores, 10% off at selected Disneyland Resort restaurants, (Big Thunder Ranch, River Belle Terrace, French Market, Cocina Cucamonga, Steakhouse 55, PCH Grill and Storyteller's Café), and 20% off the "Welcome to Disneyland," "A Walk in Walt’s Footsteps," and "Discover the Magic" guided tours. See the Disney Visa website for terms and conditions.
Landry's Select Club – Members of the Landry's Select Club get priority seating at the Rainforest Cafe when available (which makes a huge difference on busy days), and a 10% discount on retail purchases. This club replaces the former Rainforest Cafe Safari Club as of March 31, 2012. If you are already a Safari Club member, you can migrate your membership to the new Landry's Select Club at no charge, and start to earn points in the new program. All Safari Club points and benefits expire on March 31, so if you have any gift certificates left to redeem, you have just a week to do so. The new Select Club eliminated the entree discount and free appetizer offer that was included with the Safari Club, replacing them with a point–based system that gives you a $25 gift certificate after you spend $250. If you are not yet a member of either the Safari Club or the Landry's Select Club, you can pre–purchase your membership before your trip. Membership now costs $25, but comes with a $25 reward.
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).
Park Schedule/Blockout Dates
DL: Disneyland
DCA: Disney California Adventure
Annual Pass blockout dates:
- SL – Southern California Select Annual Pass
- SC – Southern California Annual Pass
- DX – Deluxe Annual Pass
Disneyland Resort Special Events:
- MM – Magic Morning at Disneyland
- TT – Toontown Morning Madness at Disneyland
- Grad Nite
- MHP – Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland
MousePlanet Special Events:
- MA – MouseAdventure (www.mouseadventure.com)
| 5/20 | 5/21 | 5/22 | 5/23 |
5/24 |
5/25 | 5/26 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 8a-11p DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 5/27 | 5/28 | 5/29 | 5/30 |
5/31 |
6/1 | 6/2 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p MM |
DL: 8a-11p DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 8a-11p DCA: 10a-10p MM |
DL: 8a-11p DCA: 10a-10p SL TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 6/3 | 6/4 | 6/5 | 6/6 |
6/7 |
6/8 | 6/9 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p MM |
DL: 8a-11p DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC TT |
DL: 8a-11p DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC MM |
DL: 8a-11p DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 4/29 | 4/30 | 5/1 | 5/2 |
5/3 |
5/4 | 5/5 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-9p |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-12a DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 5/6 | 5/7 | 5/8 | 5/9 |
5/10 |
5/11 | 5/12 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-9p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 8a-11p DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL/SC/DX MM / TT |
| 5/13 | 5/14 | 5/15 | 5/16 |
5/17 |
5/18 | 5/19 |
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DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p SL MM |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p TT |
DL: 9a-10p DCA: 10a-8p MM |
DL: 8a-11p DCA: 10a-10p TT |
DL: 8a-12a DCA: 10a-10p 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.
Comments
So Disney will be required to put kennels or cages for dogs inside the park? I can hardly wait for the first parent who puts their kid in there to wait while they ride the attraction
A minor correction to the update:
According to the employee at the Lego Store a week or so when we were there, the remodeled Lego Store should open in early May. It's official grand opening is Memorial weekend and stores typically open a few weeks before their "grand opening" to work out any unexpected kinks. Of course, this store doesn't need to train new employees like a totally new store, so they don't need quite as much time before actual and grand openings. According to their May Calendar:
Despite referring you to their website, there is no additional information there (yet). They will probably post the May calendar online as early as tomorrow. Where there will actually be more details that what is listed in their calendar is unlikely.
I had similar thoughts.
I'm a week behind in my reading. Great update as usual.