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Updated 1/7/09
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Special to Southern California Baja Residents: Get admission to two Disneyland parks for the price of one. Tickets are $69 for Guests ages 10 and above and $59 for children ages three through nine. Take advantage of this until June 3, 2009. Tickets valid for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000 to 93599 and Northern Baja California residents within ZIP codes 21000 to 22999. Proof of residency required for admission. Turn your 2fer into a year of magic. For only $65 more, you can upgrade to an Annual Passport. Click here for more info or to purchase.
If you'll be visiting Disneyland before 3/31/09, we have a great car rental deal for you. Hertz is offering one free weekend day, when PC#127595 is included in your reservation of Economy through Full-size class cars. Only one redemption per month is permitted. Advance reservations required. Blackouts may apply. Subject to availability, this offer is redeemable at participating Hertz locations in the U.S. (excluding , NY Metro area, Florida and Hawaii). This offer applies to minimum one day weekend rental (weekend defined as pick-up noon Thursday through Noon Sunday). Offer valid for vehicle pickup through 3-31-09. Click here for more info or to book.
Free iPhone Maps and Guides: Apple.com has maps and guides for the iPhone for Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, and Universal Studios Hollywood. There are also comprehensive Guides for San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County. The maps show attractions and restaurants. You can quickly navigate to various places on the map by selecting places from the menu. The iPhone also allows you to touch the various points on the map for a description. Simply access the urls in the links with your iPhone. Then open the web app on your iPhone or iPod touch, tap the plus sign, and then tap "Add to Home screen." A Web Clip will be added to your Home screen automatically for easy, one-tap access.
Free Anaheim and Orange County maps that include dining locations and Anaheim's resort district can be downloaded here.
Disneyland Ticket Information
Thus far, Disney has not taken the multi-option approach with Disneyland tickets as those of Walt Disney World MYW admission passes. Single park admission tickets can be purchased at the gate and are good for entry into one park. Park hopper tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance. Park Hopper tickets allow entrance into both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure on the same day. Disneyland Resort also offers Annual Passes that come with additional perks for passholders.
Park Hopper Passes
The most important thing to know about Disneyland Park Hoppers is that the tickets expire 13 days after the first use, even if there are unused days. There is no "no expiration" option for Disneyland Park Hoppers. Nor can Disneyland tickets be replaced if lost. Guests ages 10 and above will need to purchase adult tickets. Children ages 3 to 9 pay child prices, and children under the age of 3 get in free. Disneyland tickets also must be used by the date specified on the ticket. See prices in the chart below.
Park Hopper tickets can be purchased in advance online at disneyland.com. While these tickets do offer a savings, there is a $5 charge for standard shipping and a $5 fee for picking them up at the Will Call window. Tickets shipped Express Mail cost $15 and International Shipping is $25. Park Hopper Bonus Tickets of 3 to 6 days in length can be purchased online and also include one Magic Morning admission for early entry at select attractions at a designated park. Disney's eTicket option for printing advance purchase online tickets is free. The eTicket option must be selected during online checkout. Tickets will be emailed as a pdf file to the email address specified. Printed e-tickets will be have a unique bar code that can be scanned at park turnstiles. Printed eTickets will then be exchanged for regular Disneyland Park Hoppers of the appropriate number of days.
Disneyland tickets can also be purchased by calling (714) 781-4400. These tickets, however, offer no advance purchase savings and incur a $15 shipping fee for orders over $200 and a $5 shipping fee for orders under $200.
Annual Passes
Disneyland offers four types of Annual Passes. Prices vary by the number of dates blocked out and residential requirements. Disneyland Premium AP passholders receive a 10% discount on merchandise at select locations and free parking at the Mickey & Friends multi-level parking structure. Parking add-ons can be purchased for other Annual Passes at an additional cost. See prices in the chart below.
Other Ticket Media
Disney also offers a 2008 Southern California CityPass. This pass includes admission to Universal Studios HollywoodSM, SeaWorld® Adventure Park, your choice of the World-Famous San Diego Zoo® or the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park® and a 3-Day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Bonus Ticket.
Ticket Upgrades
The value of Park Hopper tickets or unused days can be applied to upgrading tickets, but the upgrade must occur prior to the ticket expiration date or 13 days after first use. Tickets can be upgraded to additional days (eg. a 3-Day Park Hopper to a 5-Day Park Hopper) or to an Annual Pass. Regardless of a Park Hopper's printed expiration date, tickets are considered "expired" when all of the days have been used, even if it has not been a full 13 days since the first use. Older Disneyland passes with no printed expiration date are still valid as admission media.
Discounts For Disneyland & California Adventures
Disneyland tickets come with a printed expiration date and used tickets expire 13 days after first use. Therefore, never buy tickets sold on eBay, Craigslist or any unauthorized source. Use ticket vendors recommended on long-standing Disney information sites and communities when purchasing any attraction tickets and avoid all others. Most Disney communities have a long history with the reliable vendors and you will see those vendors mentioned often on forums, boards, and email lists.
Disney Specialized Travel Agencies
Discounted advanced purchase tickets can be obtained as part of a Disneyland package directly through Walt Disney Travel Company or other travel agencies. If you are considering using a travel agency or don't want to do all of the footwork required to locate the best deals yourself, it's best to use an agency that specializes in selling Disney travel. Those agencies that have earned the Earmarked designation meet with Disney's program requirements as authorized sellers of Disney travel. TheMouseForLess.com recommends The Magic For Less Travel. As an Earmarked agency their travel consultants routinely take part in onsite training and have extensive knowledge of the Disney destinations that non-specialized agencies typically can't offer. This can be a valuable resource to you and one that should be considered if your time is limited. There is no fee for using their services.
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Ticket Brokers and Vendors
Non-package Disneyland admission tickets are offered by a number of ticket brokers and vendors at California locations and online. Ticket brokers buy their passes in bulk from Disney and then pass the savings on. In some cases ticket broker prices are better than advance ticket prices bought directly through Disneyland.com. When comparing prices online, just be sure to compare prices equivocally across the board. Check whether tax and/or shipping are included in the price before assuming one price is better than another. Most Disneyland vendors carry tickets for all of the most popular area attractions.
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Limited-Time Savings For 2009 Disneyland Tickets! Purchase Disneyland Park Hopper Bonus tickets for use between January 6 and April 30, 2009 and Everyone Pays Kids Prices. These tickets are not available for purchase at the parks and must be purchased in advance. The chart below compares Disneyland tickets purchased at the gate or by phone, to advance purchase tickets bought online at disneyland.com and thru ARES Travel. ARES Travel tickets can be purchased online or call (800) 680-0977 to order your tickets through a reservationist. Purchase the Park Hopper Bonus tickets highlighted in Red for use between 1/6/09 and 4/30/09 from ARES Travel and you will pay child's price and pay less for 4- and 5-day Bonus Hopper Passes. |
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2008 / 2009 Ticket Media |
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Disneyland.com Price |
ARES Price |
One Park/ Single Day |
$69 / $59 |
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1-Day Hopper |
$94 / $84 |
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2-Day Hopper |
$143 / $123 |
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3-Day Hopper |
$199 / $169 |
$179 / $149 |
$174 / $144 |
4-Day Hopper |
$224 / $194 |
$194 / $164 |
$189 / $159 |
5-Day Hopper |
$244 / $214 |
$204 / $174 |
$199 / $169 |
6-Day Hopper |
$249 / $219 |
$209 / $179 |
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Premium Annual Pass |
$389 |
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Deluxe Annual Pass |
$269 |
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Southern CA Residential AP |
$174 |
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Southern CA Residential Select AP |
$134 |
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AP Parking Add-on |
$59 |
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Southern CA City Pass |
$365 / $306 |
$259 / $219 |
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Ariel's Disney Princess Celebration - Character Lunch/Dinner at Ariel's Grotto at DCA |
$35 / $20 |
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Character Breakfast - Buffet at Plaza Inn in Disneyland park |
$32 / $18 |
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Character Dinner - Buffet at Goofy's Kitchen in Disneyland Hotel |
$40 / $18 |
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ARES Travel ticket prices include tax and each order will have a $1 per ticket convenience fee. If you are a guest at a Disneyland® Resort Hotel (Disneyland® Hotel, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa, or Disney's Paradise Pier® Hotel), you may pick up your tickets upon check-in. Guests staying at all other hotels will present a Quick Order Pickup confirmation and photo identification at any main entrance ticket window of the Disneyland® Resort.
Last Minute Discounts
Last minute Disneyland ticket discounts are available at some Disneyland "Good Neighbor" hotels and area supermarkets, but, typically are not as good as the advance purchase prices available online. Still, prices tend to be better than those paid at park gates.
If you are in the Southern California vicinity and haven't purchased attraction tickets yet, slightly discount tickets for major theme parks and attractions are available at the Anaheim Visitor & Postal Center. The center provides visitors with attraction tickets for Disneyland, Universal Studios, Legoland, and Seaworld, as well as foreign currency exchange, Internet access, dining recommendations, driving directions, area maps and other vacation planning assistance. Open everyday from 8:00am to 7pm, the Anaheim Visitor & Postal Center is located within the Jolly Roger Hotel at the Corner of Harbor and Katella. Call 714-991-INFO (4636) for information during business hours.
A Disneyland Welcome Center is also located in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Anaheim Resort at 2085 S. Harbor Blvd in Anaheim. Select discounted Disneyland and other attraction tickets can be purchased on site. For more information call (714) 383-7052.
Some California Disney stores carry Disneyland tickets that offer the same advance purchase discount as Disneyland.com, as well as some Northern and Central California Safeway stores and AAA Offices. Disneyland tickets offered at these onsite locations tend to be limited and varied, and the full array of Disneyland admission media may not be available.
Special Discounts
Occasionally discounts on attraction tickets are released because of a special attraction anniversary or celebration. Some can't be categorized. When we find them, we'll list them here.
If you'll be visiting Disneyland in 2009, we have a great deal exclusive for MouseForLess email members on 1 and 2 day Park Hopper Tickets
- 1-Day Park Hoppers are $75 for adults and $66 for children (3 -9)
For comparison, this ticket is $94 (adult) and $84 (child) at the gate or purchased on Disneyland.com. These tickets offers unlimited park hopping between both parks and saves 20%. These tickets are valid 1/6/09 thru 12/17/09.
- 2-Day Park Hoppers are $138 for adults and $118 for children (3-9) For comparison, this ticket is $143 (adult) and $123 (child) at the gate or purchased on Disneyland.com and only a few dollars less through popular Disneyland online vendors. These tickets are valid now thru 1/10/10.
The ticket is an eticket that will be emailed. Print the ticket and it will be exchanged at the gate for a regular ticket. There is a limit of 8 tickets a day at this price.
To get these tickets you must do the following:
1. Join our Yahoo TheMouseForLess Email List (free to join) by clicking here.
2. Click on the link to the FILE section or click here if you are already a member.
3. Click on the FIRST file in the folder labeled DOCUMENTATION
4. Follow the instructions labeled DISNEYLAND TICKET DEAL to purchase your tickets
5. You can also receive $3 off each way on Roundtrip Super Shuttle rides in the transportation section.
6. Remember this information is private for list members only. Please don't make it public.
Special Savings For 2009: Get a Free ticket to a Disneyland Park on your birthday! All it takes is a valid ID including proof of birth date. For more details, call 407/W-DISNEY or get a free no obligation quote from The Magic For Less Travel.
When you book a vacation package to the Disneyland® Resort AND fly Alaska Airlines, kids fly Free when you purchase a 2-Night or longer Disneyland Resort Package. For more information on this and other Disneyland vacation specials, visit our Disney Current Code page.
Reduced Disneyland Admissions
Disneyland offers a variety of discounted tickets to groups holding special meetings. A "Twilight Ticket" ($35.00; save almost 50% off full day gate prices) is available to conventioneers for admission after 4 pm or four hours before park closing, whichever is earlier. Admission is valid for either Disneyland® Park or Disney's California Adventure® Park. Tickets are date-limited to coincide with the schedule of the Meeting & Convention group arrival and departure dates. For more information, click here.
Another group that qualifies for reduced Disneyland tickets through Disney's Theme Park Adventures program are organized youth groups of ten or more. To participate in Disney Theme Park Adventures, youth must be between the ages of 3 and 18. One complimentary chaperone ticket is provided for every 10 youth that participate. For more information, visit Disneyland's Theme Park Adventures page. Additional youth group information for Disneyland is available U.S. or Baja California Residents on Disneyland's Youth Group page.
Special to Southern California Baja Residents: Get admission to two Disneyland parks for the price of one. Tickets are $69 for Guests ages 10 and above and $59 for children ages three through nine. Take advantage of this until June 3, 2009. Tickets valid for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000 to 93599 and Northern Baja California residents within ZIP codes 21000 to 22999. Proof of residency required for admission. Turn your 2fer into a year of magic. For only $65 more, you can upgrade to an Annual Passport. Click here for more info or to purchase.
Reward Cards and Discount Club Offers
Check the web sites of Discount Clubs like Costco as well as any Rewards Cards that you may have for attraction discounts and offers. These can include hotel, airline, and merchant and grocery store rewards programs. To learn more about various reward cards visit rewardscards.com. Here are a few discount club and reward card offers we found:
Costco online is offering a Disneyland Play 4 Days Exchange Certificate for $139, which is valid through 7/31/09. To purchase this ticket you reside within ZIP codes 90000-93599 and proof of residency required upon redemption. The ticket is exchanged at a Disneyland® Resort ticket booths for one Play 4 Days ticket. The ticket is valid for four admissions of Guest's choice to either Disneyland® park or Disney's California Adventure® park (one park per day) and does not have to be 4 consecutive days. Tickets are non-transferable. Non-members will pay a 5% surcharge when making purchases on Costco.com.
Costco online is also offering a 2009 Southern California CityPass. The cost is $227 for adults and $192 for child (ages 3-9). This ticket is valid thru January 4, 2010 (first day of use) and represents a $32 savings over an adult 2009 pass bought online at disneyland.com and a $24 savings over a child's 2009 pass bought online. The Southern California CityPass® gets you six days of admission to the area’s most popular attractions – all at one price! CityPass® delivers a savings of over 29% and 14 days to take it all in. All you have to do is present your booklet at each attraction, and the attraction coupon will be exchanged for a ticket. Non-members will pay a 5% surcharge when making purchases on Costco.com. The Southern California CityPass® gives admission to the following attractions:
- 3-day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Bonus Ticket* valid for admission to both Disneyland® Park and Disney’s California Adventure® Park
- 1-day admission ticket to SeaWorld Adventure Park San Diego
- 1-day admission ticket to the San Diego Zoo® OR San Diego Zoo® Wild Animal Park
- 1-day admission ticket to Universal Studios Hollywood
Cash in Hilton HHonors points for Entertainment Rewards that include free Disneyland tickets. 2 and 3-day Park Hoppers are available and must be ordered at least 2 weeks prior to arrival. An adult tickets requires a minimum of 60,000 points and a child ticket (ages 3 - 9) require 50,000 points. Click here to see Disneyland, Seaworld and Universal Hollywood Entertainment Rewards offers.
Borders Rewards Perks
is a discount club that is Free to sign up for and offers discounts on a variety of attraction tickets nation-wide and in the California Area including Disneyland. Generally, once you sign in, you can click on "Tickets: Recreation", then whatever Walt Disney World offer that is shown and then click the "Shop Now" button. From there you will be taken to a new area with discounted ticket options for theme parks and attractions nation-wide.
Military Discounts
Active and retired military as well DOD employees can obtain discounted Disneyland tickets of up to 30% during various times of the year through their military base MWR offices. A military identification card or Department of Defense identification card is required at the time of Purchase. To see a complete list of discounts offered to military personnel click here.
2009 Armed Forces Salute - Discounts on Tickets and Rooms!
Through June 12, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military can receive one complimentary three-day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" Park Hopper ticket valid for admission to both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks. During the offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel also may make a one-time purchase of an adult or child three-day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" Park Hopper ticket for up to five family members (including spouse) or friends for the price of an adult 1-Day Park Hopper ticket.
Disneyland Resort hotels are also offering special room rates for active or retired military personnel. For example, at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel, active or retired members of the military and their families may find hotel rooms starting at $119 per night during value season, with great savings during other times of the offer period. This offer is available through June 12, 2009, and the number of rooms available at these special rates is limited.
For information regarding "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" at the Disneyland Resort, click here or to make reservations, military personnel may call 714/956-6424.
Teacher and Student Discounts
California teachers are occasionally offered Disneyland and other attraction discounts. The best way to find them is to visit the TSA web site. Discounts on an adult 3-day Hopper Pass can be up to $35 per ticket.
Southern California university and college students can often obtain one park/single day discounted Disneyland tickets through their student union offices.
Disney Vacation Club Members
DVC members qualify for a number of Disney discounts including discounts on Disneyland Annual Passes. A new DL Annual Pass may be purchased for each member of the owner's immediate household at a 20% discount. There are no discounts on renewals.
Private Group Offers
Corporate Clubs offer a variety of travel discounts to companies or large private groups. These clubs are often able to offer good discounts on attraction tickets. Check with your employee benefit office to see if you are eligible for any Corporate offers.
TheMouseForLess members can receive a variety of attraction discounts for Disneyland and surrounding area at very attractive prices through corporate offers with Wild Vacations in California and Wild at Work (various discounts Nation-wide). These are member only offers and you must be a member of TheMouseForLess Group to receive these discounts. Current MFL members can click here for more information on getting these discounts.
Other Disneyland Resort Discounts
Guide books are not only helpful for planning your Disneyland vacation, but can also sometimes be a source of Disneyland Resort discounts. TheMouseForLess recommends Birnbaum's Disneyland Resort 2009. You can purchase it now at a discounted savings of 32% or only $10.17. It's a comprehensive guide book and offers yearly updated information on the Disneyland and California Adventure parks as well as Downtown Disney and Disney's 3 resorts. Below is a list of all of the coupons that can be found in the 2009 edition.
- Wetzel's Pretzels: Buy two pretzels and get a third free. Expires 12/31/09.
- ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney: Purchase a $2 game card and get 60 extra points, valued at $15. Expires 12/31/09
- Merchandise: Get 10% off a $50 purchase at Disneyland resort locations. Expires 12/31/09
- Disney Merchandise: Get 10% off a $50 purchase at select Disneyland resort locations. Expires 12/31/09
- Other Merchandise: There are also coupons for 10% off at Sunglass iCon located in Downtown Disney and another for 10% off Anne Geddes (excludes limited-edition prints). Expires 12/31/09
The 2009 Orange County, CA Edition of the Entertainment Book has a few Disneyland Resort discounts. Most 2009 discounts expire between 11/1/09 and 12/31/09. TheMouseForLess.com Web Site Visitors Get 35% off the regular price! Simply enter Orange County, CA in the preview box to make your purchase. Click here to save. Discounts in the 2009 Orange County, CA Entertainment Book include:
- ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney: Buy one game card of any denomination for the Sport Arena and get a coupon that will double your points.
- AMC 12-plex Movie Theater at Downtown Disney:
- AMC Gold Experience Tickets for $7.50 each; coupons for up to 12 tickets. Gold Experience Tickets are valid for IMAX®, Digital 3-D or other special presentations.
- AMC Silver Experience Tickets for $6.00 each; coupons for up to 12 tickets.
- AMC® Drink Show Snacks® Vouchers at $3.00 each; coupons for up to 12 tickets.
- AMC® Popcorn Show Snacks® Vouchers at $3.00 each; coupons for up to 12 tickets.
AAA members (AAA), Disneyland Annual Passholders (DAP) and Disney Rewards Visa Cardholders (DRV) can get discounts of 20% off on Disneyland Resort tours as indicated below. Tour ticket AND park admission required. Disney Rewards® Visa® Cardholders must pay with their Visa card to obtain discount. Tours may be booked up to 30 days in advance by calling (714) 781-4400 or by visiting City Hall, Tour Gardens or the Guest Relations Lobby.
- A Walk in Walt’s Footsteps Tour: This 3-1/2 hour Disneyland tour includes a peek of the exclusive member-only Club 33 lobby, a private lunch at a Main Street restaurant, a ride on the Disneyland Railroad, an exclusive Disney pin and more. Not recommended for small children Regular price is $59 per person. DAP and DVR discounts available.
- Cruizin' Disney's California Adventure Tour: A 3-hour training session and cruise of DCA prior to park opening on a Segway Personal Transporter. Includes complimentary parking at Downtown Disney, collectible pin, and souvenir photo. Must be 16 or older and weigh between 100 and 250 pounds. Regular price is $99 for all ages. AAA, DAP and DVR (mentioned on DL web site, but not DVR web site) discounts available.
- Discover the Magic Tour: Discover clues, hunt for hidden treasure and outwit dastardly villains on this 2-1/2 hour family tour. Includes 6 classic Disneyland attractions, frozen treat, and an exclusive souvenir collectable pin. Regular price is $59 for the first two guests in your party and $49 for each additional guest. There is a 2 ticket minimum for this tour offered on most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. AAA, DAP and DVR discounts available.
- Welcome to Disneyland Tour: A 2-1/2 hour tour that includes both the Disneyland and DCA parks, priority seating at one stage show OR parade, and two bonus FASTPASS tickets. This tour is intended for first time guests. Regular price is $25 per person. DAP and DVR (mentioned on Disney Visa web site, but not DL web site) discounts available.
- Holiday Time at Disneyland Tour: Discover the holiday history of Disneyland Park and learn about holiday traditions of cultures around the world on this 3 hour tour. Includes priority boarding onto two holiday-themed attractions, collectable tour tag ornament, VIP Seating for "A Christmas Fantasy" parade, and a sweet treat and beverage. Available late November thru early January. Regular price is $59 per person. AAA, DAP and DVR discounts available.
Discounts for the ESPN Zone at Downtown Disney can be obtained by joining the ESPN Zone MVP Club. MVP Club Card is only good in the Sports Arena and does not allow you to receive discounts on food, beverages and retail. After signing up, you will receive a welcome letter and your MVP Club Card via US Mail. You must bring the MVP card and photo ID to an ESPN Zone within 30 days for activation. The club is free to join and some of the perks include:
- Priority Seating
- 40-point MVP Club member game card for use in the Sports Arena
- Special Invitations to ESPN Zone Events
- 25% Bonus game play points every time you recharge your MVP Club Card
MovieWatcher is AMC's free club that rewards you for going to the movies. Receive free concessions or tickets for every 10 points earned that can be used at AMC 12-plex Movie Theater at Downtown Disney. Click here to join or for more info.
- Print this coupon for free popcorn with you purchase an Coco-Cola fountain drink. Expires 1/15/09.
- See other AMC concession special deals
The House of Blues located in Downtown Disney offers several printable coupons good for 10% off food and merchandise. Expires 3/31/09. The Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau also has a 10% off coupon for the House of Blues. Expires 5/15/09.
AAA Members can save 10% on food and beverage purchases and dine with Disney Characters at Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel, Disney's PCH Grill at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel, or Plaza Inn in Disneyland park. Also, AAA members can save at Ariel's Grotto and Wine Country Trattoria in Disney's California Adventure park. Discount excludes taxes, gratuity, and alcoholic beverages.
AAA Members can get a 15% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages at Rainforest Cafe. Valid up to 6 people. The offer is not valid with any other offer or discount and cannot be used in conjunction with the Safari Club discount. Offer expires April 30, 2009.
AAA members can also buy discounted AMC tickets online for just $6.50 at AAA.com; valid at the Downtown Disney venue.
Disneyland Annual Passholders can save 10 to 15% off at select Disneyland Resort Restaurants. Offers vary according to the type of Annual Pass. Southern California Select Passport, Southern California Annual Passport and Deluxe Annual Passport holders get 10% off meals and Premium Annual Passholders get 15% off. Discounts are good at most park, resort and Downtown Disney locations. Discount excludes taxes, gratuity, and alcoholic beverages.
Passholders also receive 10% off merchandise at most shops in Disneyland, DCA, Disneyland hotels and Downtown Disney stores. Offers vary according to the type of Annual Pass. Click here for a complete listing of what is available.
Annual Passholders can also add a stroller pass to their AP for just $49. The stroller pass is good for one stroller rental per day or visit.
Disney Rewards Visa Cardholders recieve 10% off at select Disneyland® Resort restaurants. Dining offer excludes alcoholic beverages, merchandise, tax and gratuity. The Visa discount is valid at the following restaurant locations when using your Visa card to purchase meals:
- Disneyland Park: Rancho del Zocalo, Carnation Cafe and Redd Rockett's Pizza Port
- Disney's California Adventure Park: Pizza Oom Mow Mow, Wine Country Trattoria and The Vineyard Room
- Disneyland® Resort Hotels: Steakhouse 55 (from 6:00pm - 10pm only), Yamabuki and Disney's PCH Grill.
Disney Rewards Visa Cardholders also qualify for merchandise and other discounts at the Disneyland Resort, such as:
- An exclusive Character Meet 'N' Greet for up to 6 people at Hollywood Pictures Backlot in the Disney California Adventure park. Plus a complimentary 5X7 Disney Friends Portrait per valid cardmember account .
- 10% on select merchandise single transaction purchases of $50 or more at select Disneyland Resort stores and pin cart locations. Discount is not valid on purchases of DVD, VHS, software media, Walt Disney Classics Collections, Walt Disney Art Classics, original or limited-edition artwork, selected collectibles, Disney Dollars, Gift Cards, Ticket Media, Park Admission, Arcades, shipping or taxes. Discount does not apply at the following locations: Midway games, Fairytale Arts, Jewel of Orleans, Silhouette Studio, Portrait Artists, Parasol Cart, Heraldry Shop, Crystal Shops (Crystal Arts & Crystal d'Orleans), Face Painting, or at any Downtown Disney® District location other than World of Disney® Store, Marceline's Confectionery, and Disney's Pin Traders.
- Free stroller. Availability varies based on theme park attendance and other factors. Limit two free strollers per cardmember per day. Available only at the Main Entrance Stroller Rental Locations in Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure.
Disney Vacation Club members can get a 10% discount at all Disneyland Resort restaurants except Napa Rose and Club 33. The DVC discount is valid for up to 8 people and excludes taxes, gratuity, and alcoholic beverages. Must show valid DVC membership card to receive discount.
If you'd like to visit the Rainforest Cafe during your trip and have any Landry owned RFC restaurant located in your hometown, pick up an application for the Safari Club (click on Ozzie) and save 10% off an up-coming Rainforest Cafe meal and get front-of-the-line seating.
Parking at the Disneyland Resort is not free and can be quite pricey at $12 per day per car and $17 per day for RVs, campers and trailers at the the Mickey & Friends multi-level parking structure. Several discounts on parking are available at other locations.
- The Pumbaa Lot is located on Disney Way between Harbor Blvd and Clementine St. While not as convenient as the Mickey & Friends lot, occasionally free parking is offered here. It may be worth checking before heading to the closer multi-level lot.
- You can get 3 hours of free parking at the Downtown Disney lot. A fee of $6 per hour is charged for longer parking. However, if you eat at a DTD restaurant or catch a movie at the AMC movie-plex, you can have your parking ticket stamped which gets you a total of 5 hours of free parking.
Discounts For Other California Attractions
Use the following SAN DIEGO and LOS ANGELES attraction charts to help locate the best deal. When available attraction links go directly to hot deals and promotion pages. ARES Travel has some of the best prices for attraction tickets. Most tickets can be printed as eTickets online. Click ticket links to buy.
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SAN DIEGO Attractions |
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$63 / $53 |
$45.00 (All ages) |
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$35 / $26 |
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$65 / $55 |
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Go San Diego Card - 3 Day |
$119 / $99 |
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San Diego's Fabulous Four Combo |
$192.95 / $152.95 |
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LOS ANGELES Attractions |
Gate Price |
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ARES Price |
$59.99 / $29.99 |
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Universal Studios Hollywood |
$67 / $57 |
$67.99. /$57.99 |
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$51.99 / $22.99 |
$44.99 /$22.99 |
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Go Los Angeles Card-3 Day |
$159.99 / $119.99 |
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$145 / $110 |
Southern CA 2-Park Flex Ticket |
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$99 / $89 |
Starline Tours of Hollywood |
$55 / $45 |
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$54.65 / $37.40 |
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ARES Travel ticket prices include tax and each order will have a $1 per ticket convenience fee. Tickets can be printed online.
Special Offers
If you'll be visiting Universal Studios Hollywood before January 31, 2009 or Seaworld in 2009, we have some great deals exclusive for MouseForLess email members
- For the price of $64.99 for Ages 3 and up, get a full 12 months admission to USH. Your first visit to Universal Studios Hollywood must be made on or before January 31, 2009; some black out dates apply: July 4, 5, 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15 and Dec 28, 29, 30. Offer available as eticket or printable coupon. You'll also receive exclusive Annual Passholder benefits and special offers:
- 15% OFF General Admission for up to 6 guests.
- 10% OFF merchandise in the park.
- 10% OFF food and beverages in the park.
- Various discounts on CityWalk.
- 15% OFF General Admission for up to 6 guests.
- There is also a coupon to get $15 off of a Front of Line Pass for USH at the front gate which includes admission. Valid until 1/31/09. One (1) coupon per guest up to 6 tickets. OR Get a coupon for $13 off general admission for up to six people. Valid until 1/31/09.
- Get an adult admission ticket to Seaworld San Diego and an extra free day for only $49, a savings of $16. *Second day ticket not valid for same day visit, and is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other discount. Second day visit must be used prior to expiration (1 year) from ticket date of issuance. There is also a child's ticket for $44 (click "SeaWorld E-Tickets" in side menu) that is a savings of $11.
The ticket is an eticket that will be emailed. Print the ticket and it will be exchanged at the gate for a regular ticket.
To get these tickets you must do the following:
1. Join our Yahoo TheMouseForLess Email List (free to join) by clicking here.
2. Click on the link to the FILE section or click here if you are already a member.
3. Click on the FIRST file in the folder labeled DOCUMENTATION
4. Follow the instructions labeled UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD & SEAWORLD DEALS to purchase your tickets
5. You can also receive $3 off each way on Roundtrip Super Shuttle rides.
6. Remember this information is private. Please don't make it public.
Fan Club Offers
Several Southern California area attractions such as Universal Studios and the Anheuser-Busch parks offer Fan Club discounts to companies or large private groups. Fan Club cards are issued through employers or other registered groups and not available to individuals. Check with your employee benefit office to see if you are eligible for any Fan Club offers.
TheMouseForLess has negotiated exclusive offers for some of California's most popular attractions, such as SeaWorld and Universal Studios Hollywood. Click here for more information on attraction discount opportunities offered through Shamu Club AND Universal Studios Fan Club. Members of the Universal Studios Fan Club save 10% off tickets when purchased in advance through the Fan Club web site and 30% on select vacation packages. You must be a member of TheMouseForLess Group to receive these offers and discounts.
Discount Clubs and Reward Cards
Costco online is offering a 1-Day Universal Hollywood ticket with 2nd Day FREE for $52 This ticket entitles each Guest two days of Fun plus a Studio Tour Front of Line Access at Universal Studios Hollywood. Initial use on the ticket General Admission ticket must occur on or before 04/30/09. 2nd Day FREE must be used within 90 days of first use. Each ticket is valid for one (1) Front of Line Studio Tour entry on the first or second visit. There is a $5 surcharge for non-members to order online.
Costco also has an offer for a 2008 LEGOLAND Admission Ticket which includes one round of miniature Wild Woods golf. The Adult ticket is $44.99 and the seniors and childs ticket is $35.99.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Members can get a 20% discount on a single-day admission to SeaWorld for 4 people for a single day admission. Members must show their Rapid Rewards membership card (or an online printout of their card) at the park ticket window at the time of purchase in order to receive a discount. Not valid with any other discount, special pricing or ticket/pass product.
Cash in Hilton HHonors points for Entertainment Rewards that include free Universal Studios Hollywood tickets tickets. Seven-Day and Single-Day admission tickets are available and must be ordered at least 2 weeks prior to arrival. An adult 1-Day tickets require a minimum of 30,000 points and a child ticket (ages 3 - 9) requires 25,000 points. Click here to see Disneyland, Seaworld and Universal Entertainment Rewards offers.
Borders Rewards Perks
is a discount club that is Free to sign up for and offers discounts on a variety of attraction tickets nation-wide and in the California Area including Universal Studio Hollywood, SeaWorld, and more. Generally, once you sign in, you can click on whatever Walt Disney World offer that is shown and then click the "Redeem" button. From there you will be taken to a new area with discounted ticket options for theme parks and attractions nation-wide. Many are good deals you can't find anywhere else. Some of the current savings available are:
- Knott's Berry Farm: Save up to $18 off admission.
- Universal Studios Hollywood: Save $8 off admission and get 2 days for the price of one.
- LEGOLAND: Save up to $12 off admission.
- Six Flags Magic Mountain: Save over $25 off admission with e-tickets.
- San Diego Zoo: Save up to $6.00 off admission.
- San Diego Zoo Wild Park: Save over 25% off admission.
- SeaWorld: Save over $10.00 off admission.
The Entertainment Book
The 2009 Orange County, CA Edition of the Entertainment book has California area attraction discounts, many available for immediate online access and printing. Most 2009 discounts expire between 11/1/09 and 12/31/09. TheMouseForLess.com Web Site Visitors Get $10 off Plus Free Shipping! Simply click on the link and enter Orange County, CA in the preview box to make your purchase. Click here to save.
Discounts in the 2009 Orange County, CA Entertainment Book include:
- Discovery Science Center: Buy one admission and get one child admission free.
- Knott's Berry Farm: Adult discount admission for $36.99 and an adult Annual Pass for $94.99 and a child's for $64.99. Good for up to 6 people. Also get $8 off a 1-day adult admission to Knott's Berry Farm and $10 off an adult Platinum Pass. Listed under Cedar Fair amusement parks. Good for up to 6 people.
- Knott's Soak City: Get an adult season pass for $69.99 and a child's pass for $49.99
- San Diego Zoo: $4 off the Best Value ticket. Good for up to 6 people.
- LEGOLAND: $5 and $7 off admission. Good for up to 6 people. $7 coupon is valid between 9/1/08 and 12/31/09
- SeaWorld San Diego: Two coupons. $10 off the purchase of 2 adult Fun Cards and $10 of the purchase of a Silver Passport good for all ages.
- Sea Life Aquarium: 5% off and 25% off admission. Good for up to 6 people. The $5 coupon is valid between 9/1/08 and 12/31/09
- Universal Studios Hollywood: Multiple coupons, including $8 off admission until 1/31/10; $10 off a "Front of the Line" pass until 5/31/09; and $10 off an Annual Pass.
- Tours: 30% off Hollywoodland Tours AND 20% off Starline Fun Tour, both for up to 4 people
- SuperShuttle: $2 off per person coupon. Rates for van service are $16 per person one-way and $32 per person roundtrip from LAX airport. Prices vary for other area airports. SuperShuttle runs to all area hotels. Use this fare calculator to see what your trip will cost.
Military Discounts
Active and retired military as well DOD employees can obtain discounted discounted attraction tickets through their military base MWR offices. To see a complete list of discounts offered to military personnel click here.
- LEGOLAND: 10% off on a 1-Day admission at ticket booth
- SeaWorld: Through December 31st 2008, Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks is offered Here’s to the Heroes Salute. Members of active military duty and as many as three (3) direct dependents could receive Free complimentary admission to Seaworld and other parks for a single day. No word if this program will be renewed for 2009, but check here for updates.
- Knott's Berry Farm: November 1 thru Thanksgiving, Veterans and active military personnel plus one guest can get in free with a proper ID presented at Knott's turnstile (DD214, Veterans Administration Hospital ID or Active Military Service ID). Up to six additional tickets can be purchased for $15 each. From November 21st until December 21st Firemen and Police who present an employee ID card or paycheck get the same deal. These are an annual events.
Teacher and Student Discounts
California teachers are offered a host of attraction discounts. The best way to find them is to visit the TSA web site. Discounts Seaworld, Universal Hollywood, etc are available.
AARP and Seniors
Card carrying AARP members get $5 of SeaWorld admission daily AND $8 off admission to on Tuesdays for themselves and up to 6 other guests. Seniors 50 and older can get a free breakfast in the park during the first 30 minutes of opening when they pay regular admission prices.
AAA Member Discounts
AAA Members can show their cards at the gates of many California attractions (use zip code 90000) and get discounts through AAA's Show Your Card & Save Program. Larger discounts are often available on tickets when purchased directly at local branch offices.
Here are a few "Show Your Card & Save" discounts available to AAA Members:
- Aquarium of the Pacific: Save 10% on adult, senior or child general admission, up to four tickets.
- Discovery Science Center: Save 10% on adult, child and senior general admission. Up to six people per Auto Club membership card.
- Knott's Berry Farm: Save 20% on full-priced adult admission for up to six persons and 10% on merchandise in the Knott’s MarketPlace.
- Knott's Soak City: Save 15% on full-priced adult admission for up to six persons at Knott's Soak City U.S.A. in Buena Park, Chula Vista and Palm Springs.
- San Diego Zoo: Save 10% on the Best Value Ticket Package at San Diego Zoo or San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park (limit six people per card). 10% discount also applies to purchases made at Treehouse Cafe at the San Diego Zoo and Okavango Outpost at the Wild Animal Park.
- SeaWorld: Save $5 on single-day or multi- pass admission at SeaWorld California in San Diego. Valid up to 6 people. Click here for additional savings.
- Six Flags Magic Moutain: Save $4 on general admission per person at the main gate. Save $12 on general admission per person on Wednesdays. Save 10% on in-park merchandise with any purchase $15 or more at all Six Flags operated locations. Save up to 30% on tickets and waiver of Print-N-Go Fee ($3 value) when tickets are purchased online at AAA.com/sixflags. Save $2 on general admission at Hurricane Harbor, any day.
- Universal CityWalk Hollywood: Save 10% at select dining and merchandise locations in Universal CityWalk Hollywood.
- Universal Studios Hollywood: Save $3 on general admission to the park (up to six people) when purchasing tickets at the gate. Additional discounts available at AAA.com/universal. Also, save 10% at select dining and merchandise locations within the park. Special Offer valid through January 31, 2009: Save $18 on General Admission. Download your coupon.
- LEGOLAND California: Save 10% on up to 6 one-day adult or child/senior admissions.
- SuperShuttle/ExecuCar: Save $2 per person per ride each direction on SuperShuttle. Save $5 per ride each direction on ExecuCar private sedan service. Book reservations online and receive discount. Reference code ACSC1 to receive discount. Offer valid on service to and from airports served by SuperShuttle and ExecuCar in Southern California. SoCal airports: Burbank, John Wayne, Long Beach, LAX, Ontario. Use this fare calculator to see what your trip will cost. For questions about SuperShuttle, call 1-800-BLUE VAN (258-3826). For ExecuCar, call 1-800-410-4444.
Coupon and Discount Codes
These web sites can be another good source for instant discount coupons. We've listed a few offers and online coupon sites below:
- The Anaheim Orange County Visitors Bureau keeps a page of attraction coupons. Most notable are:
- LEGOLAND: $8 off admission for, expiring 3/1/09. Print coupon.
- House of Blues at Downtown Disney: 10% off your restaurant bill. Valid thru 5/15/09. Print coupon.
- McDonald's across from Disneyland Park: 10% off meals, expiring 4/15/09. Print coupon.
- Disney's Character Warehouse Outlet: 10% off your purchase, expiring 4/30/09. Print coupon.
- The San Diego Convention & Vistors Bureau also keeps a page of attraction & restaurant coupons.
- The Visit California web site has multiple attraction coupons
- Click here to see all Los Angeles County coupons.
- Click here to see all Orange County coupons.
- Click here to see all San Diego County coupons.
- Destination Coupons has a Supershuttle coupon that saves $2 person or $5 off a ExecuCar. Print coupon.
- Check Retail Me Not OR Boddit.com for the latest Super Shuttle Codes.
- Code UYR59 is reported to give $3 off on any online Super Shuttle reservation. No expiration date is given and it has not been validated that the code works.
Other Attraction Discounts
Medieval Times is offering the Feast & Fun Four-Pack: 4 admissions to Medieval Times for only $100. The four-pack certificates are valid from January 1 to June 30, 2009. Those looking to enhance the experience can upgrade to the Royalty Four-Pack for only $40 more. The Royalty package includes guaranteed VIP seating, cheering banner, “Behind the Scenes” DVD and a commemorative program for all four guests. Shipping is $12.
Often theme parks and other attractions will offer reduced ticket prices to those who go later in the day. For example, Knott's Berry Farm near Disneyland reduces its $51.99 ticket to $25.99 after 4 p.m., which still allows up to 4 to 7 hours in the park. If you'll be sight-seeing or playing at some of Southern California's minor attractions later in the day, ask about special prices for late admission.
As a LEGO® Club BrickMaster member, one of your rewards is a free ticket to LEGOLAND California (can be used by either an adult or child). This ticket will arrive by mail directly from the LEGO Club and can be upgraded to a second day for $32.00 for a child or $37.00 for an adult. Or, it can be used to apply $10 towards a LEGOLAND Membership of your choice. To learn more about BrickMaster or to become a member, click here.
You can save $2 off adult and child fares for the Disneyland Resort Express when you book online. You must book 48 hours in advance. The Disneyland ® Resort Express offer hourly service between your Anaheim area hotel and Los Angles International (LAX) and Orange County's John Wayne Airport (SNA). Service begins daily at 5:00 a.m., with the last departure from Anaheim to LAX at 9:00 p.m. The last departure from Anaheim to SNA is at 8:00 p.m. For additional information and current schedules, please call (714) 978-8855. Click here for a brochure and a $3 off coupon on transportation to area attractions.
Magical Adventures Hot Air Balloon Rides
Magical Adventures offers morning "Magic Carpet" balloon rides over the vineyards and orchards of Temecula Valley. Magical Adventures provide standard rides, private basket flights, engagement flights, weddings and other specialty flights (ask for details). All of Magical Adventures' equipment is brand new and they have the best prices in Southern California. Click here for more information.
For reservations or information call: Magical Adventures : (866) ENJOY-U.S. www.HotAirFun.com or www.MagicalAdv.com
TheMouseForLess readers receive 10% off balloon ride/packages when MFL is mentioned at the time of booking. Book your adventure through TheMagicForLess.com and receive a free special gift in addition to your TheMouseForLess discount for every two adults booked.
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