‘Fantasy Faire’ Imagineer Presentation and Q&A for Disneyland Annual Passholders
The Disneyland Resort has announced it will be offering its annual passholders the opportunity to attend a free behind-the-scenes look at the creation of its newest attraction, the Fantasy Faire. The event will include a presentation and Q&A session with Show Director Christopher Utley and Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Director Michel den Dulk.
The event will take place on Thursday, March 14 at 6:00 pm in the Main Street USA Opera House. Required wristbands will be distributed at the Opera House beginning at 11:30 am that day. All attendees must be a current passholder at the time of the event.
For the event itself, the Opera House will open 15 minutes prior to the start time (5:45 pm). Seating is not guaranteed. The theater will remain open until the event time or until the theater has reached capacity, whichever occurs first. Late arrivals will not be accommodated.
For more information, visit the official event page.
Categories: Disneyland, Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks Tags: Annual Passholders, AP, Disney Princesses, Disneyland, Disneyland Resort, Events, Fantasy Faire, Passholders
Cars Land to Remain Open Later for Passholders on Thursdays in February
The Disneyland Resort has announced that it will allow its annual passholders to experience Cars Land up to two hours after the Disney California Adventure theme park closes to day guests on Thursday evenings throughout February 2013.
All participating Annual Passholders and their Guests (ages 3 and older) must be valid Annual Passholders on the day of entry for admission to the Park, for check-in and admission to the Annual Passholder Extended Hours event.
Wristbands, which will be required for the event, will begin distribution at 12:00 pm the day of the event inside the park’s main entrance, to the right of the turnstiles. All attendees over the age of three must be present to register and possess an annual pass. Passholders with wristbands may enter the event until thirty (30) minutes prior to the end of the event.
Categories: California Adventure, Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks Tags: Annual Passholders, AP, Cars Land, CarsLand, DCA, Disney California Adventure, Disneyland, DLR, Passholders
Disneyland’s PCH Grill Announces Menu Preview Event for Passholders
The Disneyland Resort has announced that it will be offering a special preview of the fall 2012 menu at PCH Grill, located at the Paradise Pier Hotel, for annual passholders throughout September. The prix fixe cost for the meal is $34.99 per person prior to any eligible passholder discounts and includes an appetizer, entree, dessert, soft drink and FASTPASS tickets to World of Color for the same evening as dining.
The menu is as follows:
Sunday, September 2 through Thursday, September 6:
Choice of Appetizer
- Beer Battered Onion Rings
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Choice of Entrée
- La Mesa Southwest Burger
- Muir Woods Roasted Red Pepper and Mushroom Pasta
- Malibu Beach Sustainable Fish
Sunday, September 9 through Thursday, September 13:
Choice of Appetizer
- Santa Monica Flat Bread
- Seaside Shrimp Flat Bread
Choice of Entrée
- Hail “Mexican” Caesar
- Pebble Beach Shrimp Mac & Cheese
- Santa Maria Tri Tip
Sunday, September 16 through Thursday, September 20:
Choice of Appetizer
- Seasonal Soup d’Jour
- Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Choice of Entrée
- Malibu Beach Sustainable Fish
- Surfside Grilled Chicken Breast
- Santa Maria Tri Tip
Reservations are required in advance by calling (714) 781-DINE or (714) 781-3463. The passholder who makes the reservation must attend the dinner, but is allowed to bring non-passholders as dining guests.
Categories: Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks Tags: Annual Passholders, AP, Dining, Disneyland, Events, Food, Passholders
‘World of Color’ Passholder Exclusive Trading Pin Now Available on DisneyStore.com
In what may very well be a first, DisneyStore.com is allowing Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders the opportunity to purchase an AP exclusive item online, albeit a bit clumsily. Taking advantage of the existing personalization feature on the site, it allows guests to enter in their AP number, last name and zip code for verification.
The item’s page makes no mention of limits in terms of number of items purchased, but none have been formally announced for purchasing the pin in-person either.
For more information or to purchase the pin, visit the Disney Parks section of the Disney pin shop or search for item #400000415406P.
Categories: Merchandise Tags: Annual Passholder, AP, Collectibles, Disney Pins, DisneyStore.com, Merchandise, pins, WOC, World of Color
Disneyland Annual Passholders Get Free ‘Summer Nightastic’ Glasses with Purchase for a Limited Time
From June 11 through 17 (or while supplies last), Annual Passholders will receive a pair of paper optic-like Summer Nightastic! glasses with any single merchandise transaction at select merchandise locations (see list of participating locations below). It’s certain to take viewing Summer Nightastic shows like Fantasmic!, Magical and more to a whole new level and will definitely give you something to “look” forward to. Passholders are limited to two pairs, one per item purchased. Locations, restrictions and limits apply.
Participating retail locations include: Emporium, Little Green Men Store Command and Pioneer Mercantile in Disneyland® park; Greetings from California and Tees, Hats and Tattoos in Disney California Adventure; World of Disney® Store, Downtown Disney® District
Categories: Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks Tags: Annual Passholder, AP, DLR, Summer Nightastic
Richard Petty Driving Experience Offers Free Experience to WDW Annual Passholders
From now through March 31, annual passholders can enjoy a three-lap ride along experience free at the Richard Petty Driving Experience. Retailing for over $100, this experience is limited to one time per passholder, aged 14 and above (under 18 requires a parental guardian).
Shuttle service to the Richard Petty Speedway is available at the Transportation and Ticket Center.
To make reservations, call 1-800-BE-PETTY or visit the official Richard Petty Driving Experience website.
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Categories: Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: Annual Passholder, AP, Passholder, Recreation, Richard Petty Driving Experience, RPDE, Sports
WDW Annual Passholders Get 10% Discount at Select Retail Locations Through Jan 3
From now through January 3, Annual Passholders can get a 10% discount off all purchases at select Walt Disney World® Resort stores.
The Annual Passholder discount is not accepted at Walt Disney World® Resort Operating Participant locations, including but not limited to, China, Japan, and Morocco pavilions at World Showcase in Epcot®, Arribas Brothers, Basin, Basin White, Cirque du Soleil, Curl by Sammy Duval, Ghiradelli, House of Blues, Hoypoloi, LEGO Imagination Center, Magic Masters, Magnetron, Niki Bryan Spas, Orlando Harley Davidson Store, Planet Hollywood, Rainforest Cafe, Richard Petty Driving Experience, Rubio Balloon Arts, SD Watersports, Sosa Cigar, Starabillias, Sunglass Icon, Surrey Bike Rental, T-Rex Cafe Shop, Wyland Galleries, The Disney Store, Disney’s Character Premiere, Disney’s Character Warehouse and any other locations or kiosks that are not owned and operated by the owners of the Walt Disney World® Resort. Discount is not valid on purchases of ticket media, gift certificates, Disney gift cards, videos, DVDs and CDs, Disney Dollars, sundries, periodicals, digital and video cameras, disposable cameras, film, consumer electronics (e.g., CD players, TVs, DVD players), tobacco, alcohol, In-Park balloon vendors, Add-a-Dollar (Wildlife Conservation Fund), postage stamps, rentals (e.g. strollers, ECV, etc.), all Titleist and Cobra golf equipment, National brand fragrances, treatments and cosmetics, Personalization, Imaging and Photo Pass product, Lladro, Armani, Hummel, Swarovski Crystal, Walt Disney Classics Collection, other collectibles and select merchandise. May not be combined with any other discount, offer or promotion. Not valid on previous purchases.
Categories: Theme Parks, Walt Disney World Tags: Annual Pass, AP, Discount
Disneyland Annual Passholder Appreciation Days, December 5-12
The following Downtown Disney merchants are offering these exclusive offers to Disneyland Annual Passholders from December 5 -12:
Anne Geddes – 20% off entire purchase (excluding Limited Edition products and Sale items)
Basin® - 15% off any Basin® purchase
Build-A-Bear Workshop® – Receive ONE (1) complimentary 4″x 6″ photo with your bear when you present your Disneyland® Resort Annual Passport.
ESPN Zone® – Reminder: AP’s receive 10% off their Dining purchase, Double Points in the Game-Filled Sports Arena and 20% off in the ESPN Zone® Store.**
Fossil® – Purchase TWO (2) items and receive 20% off your entire purchase (Includes battery replacement for watches. Cannot be combined with any other offer).
Haagen-Dazs® – Receive ONE (1) free small (12 oz.) drip coffee (Available at the Downtown Disney® District location only. No purchase required.)
Jamba Juice® (opens at 6 a.m. on Dec. 5) – Receive 20% off your Jamba Juice purchase. (Cannot be combined with any other offer)
La Brea Bakery & Cafe® (open at 6 a.m. on Dec. 5) – Receive 15% off your purchase. (Offer does not include alcohol or gratuity)
LEGO® Imagination Center – Receive $5 off purchase of $35 or more! (Exclusions apply. See store for details . Available at the Downtown Disney® District location only. Includes applicable discount. Discount applied before special promotional offer.)
LittleMissMatched – Receive a special gift (Limited Edition Holiday Socks) with any purchase. (Offer valid 11/1/09 – 12/24/09 at the LittleMissMatched Downtown Disney District location only. Limit one per customer.)
Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria – Receive 25% off any bottle of wine (Must be 21 years of age or older to purchase. Available at the Downtown Disney District location only.)
RIDEMAKERZ® - Receive ONE (1) free photo and bash frame with a RIDEMAKERZ® ride (No purchase necessary. Available at the Downtown Disney® District location only)
Something Silver® – Receive 20% off your entire purchase (Excludes sale items)
Studio Disney 365 – Receive 20% off Makeover Experiences (Note: During Dec 5-12, receive 20% off Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique makeover experiences in Fantasyland at Disneyland® park) Reservations recommended for both locations. Walk-in’s welcome, based on availability. For reservations, call 714-781-STYLE or 714-781-7895)
Sunglass Icon® - Receive an additional 30% off clearance items (Available at the Downtown Disney District location only)
Tortilla Jo’s – One (1) free cup of Tortilla or Pozole Soup with any entree (One (1) per entree). (Available at the Downtown Disney District location only). Jo’s Casa Margarita or Jo’s Fruta Margarita only $6 (Must be 21 years of age or older to purchase. Available at the Downtown Disney District location only)
World of Disney® store (December 5th only from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) – Early Shopping Opportunity! 50% select merchandise! Special Doorbusters! 20% off of Vinylmation. Complimentary Gift available to the first 1,000 shoppers at World of Disney® store on Dec. 5 (One (1) per Guest. Available while supplies last)
Categories: Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks Tags: Annual Passholder, AP, Discount, DTD


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