Exclusive Showings of World of Color for Passholders

WDWNT Author on September 13, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog:

'World of Color'

We’ve added two performances of “World of Color,” just for annual passholders this week. Annual passholders have a unique opportunity to see the nighttime water spectacular at Disney California Adventure park at 9:15 p.m. on September 15 and 16. Guests who are not annual passholders can still see the regularly scheduled show at 8:15 p.m. on both nights.

We heard from a lot of annual passholders that it’s difficult to visit the Park in the mornings and obtain a Disney FASTPASS ticket, so this is a special opportunity just for annual passholders.

Here are the details:

  • Disney FASTPASS ticket distribution will begin at 5 p.m. at the Grizzly River Run FASTPASS location.
  • A valid Annual Passport must be presented to obtain a Disney FASTPASS ticket.
  • Disney FASTPASS tickets are limited and are subject to availability.
  • Annual passholders with a Disney FASTPASS ticket need to be in Disney California Adventure park prior to park close at 8:00 p.m. on the day of show and will need to queue beginning at 8:45 p.m.
  • In addition to a special showing of “World of Color,” passholders will have the following attractions available to them from 8 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.:
  • Annual Passholders without a FASTPASS ticket will be accommodated if space is still available in the alternate viewing area.

Enjoy the show!

Celebrate Mr. Lincoln’s Return

WDWNT Author on February 25, 2009

In a major press release, Disneyland has announced that Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln will return before the end of 2009 with a revamped show, the Disney Gallery will open where the Bank of Main Street now stands, and Annual Passport processing will move to the Plaza Pavilion later this year. Here is the announcement:

ANAHEIM, Calif. (February 25, 2009) – A longtime favorite of Disneyland guests will return as “The Disneyland Story, featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln,” an enhanced version of the show which appeared, in various forms, in the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland park from 1966 through 2004 . The attraction will reopen later this year in celebration of the 200th anniversary year of Abraham Lincoln’s birth.

The current Opera House presentation, “Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years,” will go on hiatus beginning Monday, March 16, in preparation for the new “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” show. When the updated “Disneyland Story, featuring Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” opens later this year, “Disneyland: The First 50 Magical Years” will be presented as part of the “Disneyland Story” display of art, models and mementoes in the Opera House lobby.

Also planned for fall 2009 is a prominent new home on Main Street, U.S.A., for The Disney Gallery. Formerly located above Pirates of the Caribbean in New Orleans Square, The Disney Gallery houses treasured Disney artwork and collectibles representing creative efforts from throughout The Walt Disney Company. A frequently changing exhibit area often includes never-before-displayed art. The Disney Gallery’s new home will be in the Bank of Main Street building, located next door to the Main Street Opera House and currently serving as the headquarters for Disneyland Resort Annual Passport processing. The Bank will continue to operate as an Annual Passport center until mid-summer 2009. After that, Annual Passport processing will move to the Plaza Pavilion, near the entrance to Adventureland.

The original “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” was created by Walt Disney and his Imagineers for the State of Illinois Pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair and featured the world’s first fully animated human Audio-Animatronics figure, built by Walt Disney Imagineering. The show, made its Disneyland debut in the Main Street Opera House on July 18, 1965.

Stay tuned to Disneyland News Today as we get more information on this breaking news on the return of “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln”.

It’s a Small World AP Previews

WDWNT Author on January 13, 2009

Join us for a special preview of the newly enhanced “it’s a small world” before the official reopening! Dubbed “the happiest cruise that ever sailed the world” at the New York World’s Fair 45 years ago, “it’s a small world” takes you on a joyful boat ride as memorable as the delightful song that serenades you on your journey.

This classic attraction has been renovated, adding new places as well as familiar faces. Be sure to look for some of the “it’s a small world” dolls dressed up as some of your favorite Disney characters in the countries where those stories take place!

Annual Passholder special preview:

  • Thursday, February 5, 2009
  • 10:00am – 8:00pm

Just show your Annual Pass to the Cast Member at the attraction entrance to be permitted entry during this special time.

The attraction opens to the public on Friday, February 6, 2009.

Previews are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may involve long wait times. Each Guest must show a valid Annual Passport to be permitted entry during this specific preview time. Valid Theme Park admission is required. Event subject to change without notice.

Dream Home Is More Dream Than Reality

WDWNT Author on May 19, 2008

The dates for the Innoventions Dream Home AP previews have changed, un-surprisingly. Here are the new dates:

June 17, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
June 18, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
June 19, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
June 20, 2008 – 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
June 21, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
June 22, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

More information on the previews & the Innoventions Dream Home itself is available here.

Mickey’s Halloween Treat Tickets Now Available for APs

WDWNT Author on May 16, 2008

Tickets to this years Mickey’s Halloween Treats at Disney’s California Adventure are now on sale for Annual Passholders only:

Passholder Discount Available for Event Dates
October 3, 16, 22, 23, 28, 29

Passholder Discount Not Available for Event Dates
October 10, 17, 24, 30

Only Day of Event Tickets Available on Event Date
October 31

Event Times
Monday to Thursday — 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday to Sunday — 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Ticket Prices
Passholder Advance Ticket: $25 — Only Available on Select Dates
General Advance Ticket: $29
Day Of Event Ticket: $37
Ages Two and Under: No Charge

AP Sneak Peak Drawing for Toy Story Mania

WDWNT Author on April 26, 2008

It seems we were right! According to the Disneyland Annual Passholder website:

Enter the Toy Story Mania! Annual Passholder Sneak Peek opportunity drawing to be one of the very first Disney’s California Adventure® Park Guests to ride Toy Story Mania! Take advantage of this exciting chance to be a part of Disneyland® Resort history.

For more information & to sign up for this “sneak peak” of Toy Story Mania, click here!

Disneyland Dream Suite AP Tours

WDWNT Author on February 23, 2008

Here is an article from Mickey News talking about Annual Passholder tours of the new Disneyland Dream Suite.

Are you a registered My Disneyland member? Have you entered your valid Annual Passholder Barcode Number into your profile?

If not, now is the perfect time to register! All My Disneyland® members who have entered a valid Annual Passholder Barcode Number are eligible for a chance to experience a very special twenty-minute preview tour of the Disneyland® Dream Suite.* It’s all part of the magic of being an Annual Passholder during the Year of a Million Dreams celebration.

Be a part of history — selected Annual Passholders will be among the first to see this magnificent suite based on plans personally crafted by Walt Disney! Plus, the Disneyland® Dream Suite is the first Guest room ever located inside Disneyland® Park.

Once you are registered as a My Disneyland® member with a valid Annual Passholder Barcode Number, all you have to do is check your e-mail inbox for a possible invitation.

The tours will be held from March 3 to March 6, 2008.