Archive-name: disney-faq/disneyland
Last-modified: 23 Nov 1994


               Disneyland Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
                    (Last update November 23, 1994)


  This document is Copyright (c) 1994, by Walt Hoffman, all rights reserved.
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  The Disneyland FAQ document is intended to provide information to answer
  the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Disneyland Park in Anaheim,
  California, USA.  All reasonable efforts have been made to make sure this
  information is accurate, but the author cannot be held responsible for
  errors or schedule changes.  This FAQ list is maintained by Walt Hoffman
  which was based upon an original list created by Adrian McCarthy.  This
  Disneyland FAQ is published 3-4 times a year.  Please send any suggestions
  and/or comments on the Disneyland FAQ to Walt Hoffman at
  Walter.T.Hoffman@jpl.nasa.gov or whoffman@ganymede.jpl.nasa.gov.

|  CHANGES SINCE LAST POSTING: Added change bars, updated operating hours,
|  prices, entertainment, attraction closures and refurbishment schedule, and
|  Park Happenings.

  HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE?
  --   Contact Disneyland Guest Relations at (714) 999-4565, (213) 626-8605,
  extension 4565 or visit Disneyland's City Hall.  The address for Disneyland
  is 1313 Harbor Boulevard, P.O. Box 3232, Anaheim, CA 92803-3232.

  --   For other Disney information see the rec.arts.disney FAQ and WDW FAQ
  maintained by Tom Tanida (tanida@gso.saic.com).  These include information
  for Walt Disney World (WDW) theme parks, plus other general Disney
  entertainment such as film, movies, and television.  The FAQ documents can
  be obtained using ftp to rtfm.mit.edu and looking in the
  pub/usenet/news.answers directory.

  HOURS OF OPERATION:   Here is the schedule information from an updated
  Disney calendar.  Everything is subject to change.

       A:   8 am to 1 am              () Basic Annual Passport not valid
       B:   8 am to midnight                on these days
       C:   9 am to midnight
       D:   9 am to 11 pm
       E:   9 am to 10 pm
       F:   9 am to 7 pm
       G:  10 am to 6 pm

| November '94
|               1G   2G   3G   4G   5C
|     6E   7G   8G   9G  10G  11F  12C
|    13E  14G  15G  16G  17G  18G  19C
|    20E  21G  22G  23G  24C  25B  26B
|    27E  28G  29G  30G
|
| December '94
|                         1G   2G   3C
|     4E   5G   6G   7G   8G   9G  10C
|    11E  12G  13G  14G  15G  16G  17C
|    18E  19E  20E  21E  22E  23E  24#  #8am to 7pm
|    25B  26B  27B  28B  29B  30B  31%  %8am to 3am
|
| January '95
|     1C   2E   3G   4G   5G   6G   7C
|     8E   9G  10G  11G  12G  13G  14C
|    15E  16F  17G  18G  19G  20G  21C
|    22E  23G  24G  25G  26G  27G  28C
|    29E  30G  31G
|
| February '95
|                    1G   2G   3G   4C
|     5E   6G   7G   8G   9G  10F  11C
|    12E  13G  14G  15G  16G  17F  18B
|    19B  20E  21G  22G  23G  24F  25C
|    26E  27G  28G
|
| March '95
|                    1G   2G   3C   4B
|     5E   6F   7F   8F   9F  10C  11B
|    12C  13F  14F  15F  16F  17C  18B
|    19C  20F  21F  22F  23F  24C  25B
|    26C  27F  28F  29F  30F  31C
   *******************
  CURRENT PRICES:  (US $)  Current as of November 10, 1994
                      1-day 2-day 3-day  Annual  Premium Guided
                      =========================== Annual  Tour
  Adults              31.00 55.00 75.00   99.00  199.00  42.00
  Children (3-11)     25.00 44.00 60.00   99.00  199.00  32.50
  Seniors (60+)       25.00
  Adults (MKC)        29.00 51.00 69.00   89.00  189.00
  Children (MKC)      23.00 40.00 54.00   89.00  189.00
  Parking              6.00/car
                       7.00/vans,campers,RV's
                      12.00 Preferred Parking
  ********************
  Magic Kingdom Club (MKC) cardholders get admission discounts (about 7
  percent) and other discounts.  For more details about the MKC and how to
  join, read the description elsewhere in this document.
  ********************
| Southern California resident promotion through December 24, 1994, can
| purchase a Regular Disneyland passport or Child Passport for just $23 per
| person ($22 with the MKC card). Must show proof of California residence
| within ZIP codes 90000 through 93599.  Passports are good for day of pur-
| chase only with a daily limit of 8 Passports per individual with valid
| photo identification. Passports are not available at The Disney Store.
  ********************
| The Annual Passport promotion has been continued indefinitely.  The price
| is $99 per person and is valid for 338 days out of the year, excluding some
| Saturdays and peak holiday periods.  General parking is not included but
| can be added for $25.  The cost of a one-day passport used on your initial
| visit can be applied towards the purchase of an annual pass.  The Basic
| Annual Passport is not valid during 1994 on Nov. 26, and Dec. 25, 30-31.
| During 1995, also not valid on Jan. 1, Feb. 18-19, all Saturdays March
| through June, May 28, Sept. 3.
  ********************
  The Premium Annual passport includes admission for all 365 days of the
  year, special preferred parking, a one year subscription to Disney
  Magazine, discounts on food (10% for buffeteria and table service, 15%
  discount on Aladdin's Oasis and Blue Bayou), Disneyland Hotel
  (accommodations and restaurants), and a 10% discount on most merchandise
  (not including purchases under $5, collectible art, Disney Dollars, and
  commemorative tickets).
  ********************
| Two- and Three-Day passports do not need to be used on consecutive days,
| however, they must be used prior to the expiration date (7 days from first
| use for a Two-Day passport and 14 days for a Three-Day passport.

  For ticket purchases, Disneyland accepts U.S. currency, VISA, American
  Express, Master Card, traveler's checks, Disney Dollars and personal checks
  with proper identification.  Foreign currency *can* be used at Disneyland
  but is best to exchange for U.S. currency ahead of time. For some reason,
  Discover card is not honored at Disneyland or the Disneyland Hotel.  An ATM
  (no longer BofA, now First Interstate Bank) is located to the left of the
  Main Entrance.
| Tickets can also be purchased in advance at a Disney Store or by mail with
| a check or money order in the exact amount to Disneyland Ticket Mail Order,
| 1313 Harbor Blvd., P.O. Box 61061, Anaheim, CA 92803-6161.  Mail orders
| must include a check or money order (no credit cards) and $2.50 for proc-
| essing. Merchandise available from the park or hotel can also be ordered by
  calling 1-800-3-MAIL-33 (1-800-361-4533).  Merchandise Special Events
  information can be obtained by calling the hotline at 714-490-3935.
  ********************
| The Main Street Bank provides a variety of banking services such as cash
  advances, credit card Disney Dollar advances, foreign currency exchange.
  Also available are Disneyland annual passports, gift certificates, postage
| stamps, ticket upgrades/downgrades, and even a mailbox.  Check cashing is
| available up to $20 with proper identification at the Penny Arcade on Main
| Street and Starcade in Tomorrowland.
  ********************
  Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), now provided by First Interstate Bank,
  are available in multiple locations throughout the park accepting ATM cards
| for PLUS, Cirrus and Exchange networks as well as Visa/Mastercard and
  American Express.  These ATM locations are: outside of the park to the left
| of the Main Entrance, Main Street Bank, Frontierland Pay Master (area
  between the Frontierland and Adventureland entrances), Main Street Penny
  Arcade, Tomorrowland Starcade, Circlevision 360 theater exit, and inside
  the Disneyland Hotel Travelport lobby.
  ********************
  If you leave the park anytime during your stay, make sure you still have
  your Disneyland passport and you get your hand stamped before exiting.  For
  re-admission into the park, you *must* have a current Disneyland passport
  and a handstamp.
  ********************
  ENTERTAINMENT:
  Entertainment schedules can be changed at any time, or canceled due to
  inclement weather.  For the actual schedule for a particular day, contact
  Disneyland or pick up a 'Disneyland Today' schedule when you visit the
  park.

| ++ Holiday entertainment including 'The Very Merry Christmas Parade' and
| will be presented daily from November 24, 1994 through January 1, 1995.
| Entertainment includes visits from Santa Claus, Dicken's Carolers, and
| special holiday meals at selected Disneyland and Disneyland Hotel restau-
| rants.  The Disneyland Hotel Resort also offers special holiday activities
| in specially-themed area for all to enjoy.

  ++ 'Fantasmic!', a spectacular mix of magic, music, live performers and
  sensational special effects, is scheduled to be featured on nights when the
  park is open until 10 p.m. or later.

| ++ 'Lion King Celebration', a high-tech parade based upon Disney's newest
| animated feature is performed during weekends and holiday periods.

  ++ 'Beauty & The Beast Live', a splendid stage show based upon the animated
| classic is performed at the Sony Videopolis stage, selected weekends and
| holiday periods through May 29, 1995.

  ++ 'Golden Horseshoe Jamboree', a song-and-dance revue stars Miss Lily and
  Sam the bartender is performed live daily in Frontierland.  Early reserva-
  tions are a must, as this show usually plays to a full house.

| ++ Disneyland Character Breakfasts are held at the Plaza Inn from 9am (or
| when the park opens earlier) to 10:45am. It's an opportunity to enjoy
| breakfast with your favorite Disney characters.  Price is $7.95 for adults
| and $5.25 for children.  Reservations are not accepted. The Disneyland
| Hotel also has Character Breakfasts, call them directly for information at
| 714-956-6406.

| ++ 'Aladdin's Oasis' dining entertainment will be featured (starting Novem-
| ber 25th) on selected weekends and holiday periods days for lunch and
  dinner which features magic, music, song, and dance with Aladdin, Princess
  Jasmine, the Genie and Jafar from the movie, "Aladdin".  In addition to the
  show, the food offerings are every bit as exotic.
  Food includes papadom wafers w/chutney (a sort of a chips and salsa), fresh
  fruit, and main entree (beef, chicken, or vegetable), raisin nut pilaf, and
  a special dessert. Dinner menu has larger food portions. Children (3-11)
  can choose from cheese-filled pasta or chicken strips. Prices for
  adults/children are $19.50/$14.50 for lunch and $24.50/$19.50 for dinner
| plus tax and gratuity (15%).  Reservations are required and must be made in
| person on the day of the visit at the restaurant entrance or the Reserva-
| tion Center on Main Street. Payment is required for the confirmation of all
| reservations.

  SHOW RESERVATIONS:
| Reservations can be made up until noon at the Reservation Center located in
  the exit lobby of the Walt Disney Story Featuring Great Moments with Mr.
  Lincoln.  Reservations may also be made for the Blue Bayou restaurant,
  Aladdin's Oasis, and Disneyland Hotel Resort restaurants.  It's a good idea
  to make your reservations when you first enter the park, as they do fill up
  quickly.

| ATTRACTION REFURBISHMENT SCHEDULE:  (Tentative schedule and is subject to
| change at any time. Call (714) 999-4565 for latest information.)

| Thunder Mountain Railroad   now  through 11/23
| Circlevision Theater          now  through 11/23
| Splash Mountain            11/28 through 12/16
| Sailing Ship Columbia      11/28 through 12/16
| Pirates of the Caribbean    1/03 through  1/20
| Matterhorn Bobsleds         1/03 through  4/07
| Swiss Family Treehouse      1/23 through  1/27
| Jungle Cruise               1/23 through  1/27
| King Arthur Carrousel       2/06 through  2/17
| PeopleMover                 2/21 through  3/10
| Rocket Jets                 3/20 through  4/07
| Dumbo the Flying Elephant   3/27 through  4/07

  CURRENT CHANGES and CONSTRUCTION
  -- Adventureland, The Temple of the Forbidden Eye. A new attraction based
  upon the "Indiana Jones" character due to open in Spring 1995 (end of
  February). This attraction incorporates a unique ride system to navigate
  troop transports through the Temple and explore the power of the native god
  Mara. Willpower and courage is needed to avoid the curse befalled to anyone
  who looks into Mara's eyes. You and your fellow passengers choose which
  path to take at the Chamber of Destiny.  The ride building can be seen from
  the parking areas, emerging from the jungles of Adventureland. The outdoor
  queue area is open for guests to explore the excavation camp and catch a
| glimpse of what happening with the Indiana Jones site.
| -- Adventureland Bazaar and Shops undergoing refurbishment scheduled to
| open in December.
| -- Continuing Main Street storefront refurbishment.
| -- The Camera store on Main St. will be moved to the end of the block at
| the former Carefree Corner. FotoToons was removed to make room for an
| expansion of the clothing store.
| -- Skyway has been removed from the park joining the list of permanently
| closed attractions with Mission to Mars, Motor Boats, and The Town Square
| Cafe.
| --Tomorrowland Terrace undergoing major refurbishment. The band area was
| rearranged to now play out toward the Tomorrowland Autopia area.
| --A elevator is being added to the Disneyland Hotel monorail station for
| easier guest access.

| PARK HAPPENINGS:
|         GENERAL:
| * New folding-format, Disneyland Today Park Guide. Replaced the old booklet
| style souvenir guide.
| * Handicapped parking has been significantly increased. Preferred parking
| for Premium Annual Pass holders has been moved from the Bambi section to
| the Donald section.
|         MAIN STREET U.S.A.:
| * Main Street buildings repainted in a more colorful scheme of colors.
| * Audio added to windows above Main Street storefronts. Listen in the small
| alley near the Cone Shop and Lockers.  Hotel Marceline, Piano Lessons, and
| a detective agency provide three different spiels roughly about 5 minutes
| each.
| * Plaza Inn is now the Plaza Inn Rotisserie serving full, complete meals
| (rotisserie chicken and Prime Rib) with beverage included.
| * Disneyland Railroad updated the audio spiel to include Mickey's Toontown.
| * The Main Street Bank replaced the Bank of America branch.
| * 'The Lion King' movie dioramas grace the Main Street shop windows.
| * New Century Timepiece Shop added custom, hand-drawn, artist watches of
| Disney Characters where guest can see them being crafted.
  * Added a lifesize bronze statue, titled 'Partners', of Walt Disney with
  Mickey Mouse in the hub encircled with smaller bronze statues of classic
  Disney characters.
  * Penny Arcade displays a large, green, 1000-pound, acrylic elephant statue
  (nicknamed 'Penny') near the entrance.  It was originally designed for the
  Candy Palace at Disneyland-Paris but due to a change in color scheme of
  that facility, she now resides at Disneyland.
          ADVENTURELAND:
| * Jungle Cruise refurbishment completed.  New boat dock, a two-story boat-
| house queue area, and a new trading post.  Also, re-themed boats which are
| more rustic and each one is unique based upon their previous "owners".
  * Enchanted Tiki Room pre-show area was altered for better visibility, and
  the show uses a digital sound system (although the soundtrack and story is
  still the same.)
| * Larger entrance to accommodate the crowds generated by Fantasmic!, includ-
| ing some changes to the Enchanted Tiki Room pre-show area.
          FRONTIERLAND:
| * Big Thunder BBQ lowered the price of their menu by adding BBQ chicken and
| Beef Brisket. Some consider this restaurant the best value in the park.
| * ATM added near the entrance of Frontierland.
  * Casa Mexicana is no longer sponsored by Lawry's.  Slight changes in decor
  and menu items (like Mickey Mouse-shaped flan).
          NEW ORLEANS SQUARE:
  * Fantasmic! sound system improvements and a new viewing area (New Orleans
  Square Promenade) around the Rivers of America.  Promenade is tiered and
  angled to provide better viewing of Fantasmic!
| * Disney Gallery exhibits feature Disneyland-Paris artwork and Indiana Jones
| attraction art.
   * Disney Gallery offering preferred balcony seatings of Fantasmic! with a
| dessert buffet, and coffee for $30.
  * Pet Cemetery added to the front yard of The Haunted Mansion.
  * Pirates of the Caribbean added portraits of pirates along the walls of the
  indoor queue area.  Added previously were silhouettes of fighting pirates
  located on the right side of the burning city scene.  This scene was taken
  from Disneyland-Paris.  Also, additional items were added in the bayou near
  the boat loading area.  Waterfall area now sprinkles guests with liquid
  magic (water).  Mist has been added just before entering into the battling
  ship area. Possible new pirate figures installed for the drunken pirate
| figure hanging over (whoops, a pun) a bridge in the burning city scene, the
| pirate with the barking dog next to the hidden girl in a barrel scene, and
| the shooting pirate on the left prior to the exit ramp. Subwoofer speakers
| are planned to be added to various parts inside the attraction to heighten
| the experience.
|         CRITTER COUNTRY:
| * Splash Mountain changed the name of the unseen bear living in the cave
| outside the first set of falls from 'Rufus' to 'Briar Bear'. Before Splash
| Mountain was built, that area was the access to Bear Country and snores
| could be heard from the caves above. To provide continuity, when Splash
| Mountain was built, a home for Rufus was built. Since Splash Mountain was
| popular and duplicated in Florida and Tokyo, the name was changed to 'Briar
| Bear' for better continuity with the movie, "Song of the South".
          FANTASYLAND:
| * Storybook Land refurbished to include structures from recent movies
  (Aladdin, Beauty & the Beast, The Little Mermaid, etc.) and add a waterfall
  over the 'neverland' cave.  The upgrade will be completed in phases for a
| |ull completion date sometime in 1995.  Disneyland-Paris recently added
| this attraction which probably accounts for the improvements here.
| * Village Haus Restaurant underwent changes to include Italian food items
| like pizza, pasta, and salads.
  * Sleeping Beauty's Castle walk-through now appears to be permanently open.
  * It's a Small World boasts a digital sound system complete with a different
| soundtrack (with more instrumentals) inherited from Disneyland-Paris.
  * Fantasia Gardens filled the space left from the removal of the Motor
  Boats.
  * Window near Peter Pan's Flight with children's toys in it has audio of the
  Darling children playing.
          TOMMORROWLAND:
| * The Skyway was removed as it no longer complied with updated California
| safety codes. Current information suggests it will *not* be replaced. Write
| Disneyland and voice your opinion concerning the closure.
| * Monorail audio spiel changed.
  * Space Place: Disneyland Birthday Parties on weekends. Two different party
  plans are available which include cake, ice cream, party favors, character
  photo opportunities, lunch (with one of the plans), and park admission.
  Call 714-520-5045 for details on Birthday Parties.
          MICKEY'S TOONTOWN:
  * Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin ride is open.  This wild and zany attraction
  captures the feeling of being in a cartoon world with Roger Rabbit and
  friends. Turn the steering wheel to spin your cab around 360 degrees and
  avoid "The Dip".  Entertaining, but deceptive queue area walks you through
  the back alleys of Toontown prior to boarding your cab.  This is
  Disneyland's newest attraction.
  * Toontown's Jolly Trolley is jolly again.  The trolley now bounces all
  around (like it originally did) during it's trip through Toontown (although
  usually one car per trolley instead of two).
          OTHER:
  * Low Price Children's menus for $2.99 at most table service and buffeteria
  restaurants.
| * Disneyland Hotel restaurant 'Caffe Villa Verde' indoor/outdoor cafe
| changed menu and added Mediterranean theming and now serves pizza, pasta,
| and rotisserie chicken specialties.
  * Disneyland Hotel access to the waterfall area has been restricted.
  * ATM outside main entrance changed sponsorship to First Interstate Bank.

  Future Plans and Rumors:

  * Westcot Center, a west coast version of WDW EPCOT Center, is planned to be
  built in the current Disneyland parking lot as part of a master plan for
  The Disneyland Resort.  A multi-level parking structure will be constructed
  to the east.  It will feature dedicated freeway ramps to funnel cars di-
  rectly into the parking structure with transportation and a peoplemover to
  transport guests over to the parks. Expansion plans also include multiple
| hotels and other entertainment venues.  Project has encountered numerous
| delays but WDC President, Michael Eisner still remains committed to the
| project. Details about the expansion plan are available at the Disneyland
  expansion preview center located at the Disneyland Hotel (in the Plaza
| building, above Maize's Pantry) and is open on Wednesdays from 12 pm to 5
| pm or by appointment at 714-956-6732..

  WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO SEE FANTASMIC!?
    Come in from the Splash Mountain side as soon as they start clearing out
  the crowds from the first show. If you come in from the other side, you'll
  be fighting 7,000-10,000 people who are exiting out through Frontierland.
  The show lasts about 23 minutes and the entire area is darkened during the
  show making travel through here a little tricky.

  HOW DO I BEAT THE CROWDS?
    Unlike WDW, Disneyland does not usually open the park early to deal with
  incoming crowds.  However, often on weekends Main Street will open 30
  minutes before the rest of the park.  Some tour packages do offer a "Magic
  Morning" package which allows participants to enter a themed area (usually
  Toontown) one hour prior to opening to the general public.

  In general, attendance is highest on Saturday, then Friday, Sunday, and
  weekdays.  Monday through Wednesday is probably the best day to visit to
| avoid the large crowds.  Early arrival is a great way to enjoy the more
| popular attractions before other guests arrive.  If you're staying in the
| area, take a mid-day break from the park and relax in your room for a
| while.  This way, you avoid the most crowded part of the day when lines are
| long and return recharged to stay again until closing time.

  Space Mountain is long most of the day and into the night, so first thing
  in early morning is usually your best bet.  Ditto Rocket Jets.  Star Tours
  will shorten significantly in the late evening (when the line is completely
  inside, you're in good shape).  Splash Mountain is always busy (avoid it
  when backed up beyond the Briar Patch shop) but is OK when it's raining or
  right before the park closes.  An early-morning dash might also be a good
  idea (since it's at the back of the park).  The Country Bear Jamboree is
  seldom crowded and it a good place to visit if you ventured over to Splash
  Mountain and found a long line.

  For dinner, venture over to the Disneyland Hotel to get some relief from
  the crowds and then head back in.  The Monorail Cafe has excellent food
  with good portions. Goofy's Kitchen Character Dinner is all-you-can-eat,
  all-you-can-drink.  Alcoholic beverages are available but not all-you-can-
  drink :-).

  After dinner, the attractions in Fantasyland shorten a bit, but not much.
  Dumbo, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride will remain
  popular throughout the entire day.  Lines are usually short for Snow
  White's Scary Adventures, Pinocchio's Daring Journey, and It's a Small
  World.  If the line is long at all, skip it and try again later.

  Matterhorn lines are usually the shortest during the parades.  Normally
  there are two separate lines, one for each bobsled run.  But sometimes
  during the parades they combine both lines into one and route it away from
  the parade area.  This gives the impression the wait is long but is really
  it is moving twice as fast.  The line splits up into two later on as you go
  through the turnstile.  Usually the bobsled run on the right has the
  shortest wait since most people turn to the left as they enter the
  turnstile area.

  PARADES
| Crossing a parade route is possible but time consuming.  Certain areas are
| marked for crossing and guests are allowed to cross during gaps in the
| parade. Plan which side of the park you want to be on during the parade and
  get there early.  If you must cross, consider using the Disneyland RR or
  the Skyway.  Parade crossing zones north of the Matterhorn are usually less
  congested than the one at the Hub. Main Street is tough (though not impos-
  sible) to negotiate during popular parades.

  WHAT ABOUT SMALL CHILDREN?
  Kids age 2 and under are free.  Strollers may be rented, but some people
  prefer to bring their own.  Many attractions have height and age
  requirements, with limit signs ('You must be at least this tall...')
  present at the entrance to most attractions.  They seem to be fairly picky
  about this.  If you're an inch off, they won't let you in.

       Big Thunder Mountain Railroad        40+ inches
       Space Mountain                       40+ inches
       Autopia (alone)                      52+ inches
       Autopia (w/ adult)                    1+ years
       Splash Mountain                       3+ years and 40+ inches
       Star Tours (alone)                    7+ years
       Star Tours (w/ adult)                 3+ years
       Matterhorn Bobsleds (alone)           7+ years
       Matterhorn Bobsleds (w/ adult)        3+ years
       Gadget's Go-Coaster                   3+ years
       Goofy Bounce House                    52 inches or under
       Chip 'N Dale's Treehouse/Acorn Crawl  49 inches or under

  Children under 7 are supposed to be accompanied by an adult on other
  attractions as well (Snow White's Scary Adventures, The Haunted Mansion,
  etc.)

  HOW DO I GET A MAGIC KINGDOM CLUB (MKC) CARD AND WHAT DOES IT GET ME?
  MKC stands for the Magic Kingdom Club which is a benefit originally
  provided to employees of large businesses for discounts on Disneyland
  admissions. The program has expanded to other Disney parks and merchandise.
  Check with your employer or credit union first, especially if you live near
  any Disney attractions.  If not, you can purchase a Gold MKC for $59 for 2
  years. The address is Magic Kingdom Club Gold Card, PO Box 3850, Anaheim,
  CA 92803-3850. Charge by calling (714) 490-3200.  Gold card members get a
  2-year subscription to Disney Magazine, a personalized gold membership
  card, travel video, tote bag, and other goodies. Both types of MKC cards
  get you the same discounts at the Disney Stores (except in the parks), on
  admission tickets, and on Disney, Delta Airlines, and National Rent-a-Car
  packages. The discount for both MKC cards are the same.  The discounts do
  NOT apply to merchandise at the park or the Disneyland Hotel but will
  provide a 15% discount at Aladdin's Oasis and the Blue Bayou (2-5pm only).
  The card is also good for 10% off at The Disney Stores which are usually
  found in shopping malls throughout the world.

  WHERE SHOULD WE STAY?
  Since I'm a local, I've haven't stayed at many of the hotels in this area.

  Here is a summary of the responses received so far.  No guarantees.  For
  more information regarding lodging in the Anaheim area, contact the Anaheim
  Area Visitor and Convention Bureau at 800 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA
  92802, or phone (714)999-8999.
  From a Disney handout:  "The Walt Disney Travel Company:  Offers the finest
  in family vacation travel.  A `Disney Vacation' is the ideals way to visit
  the Magic Kingdom. Contact The Walt Disney Travel Company, P.O. Box 3232,
  Anaheim, CA  92803 for information about travel arrangements and packages.
  Telephone (714) 520-5050; Telex 655474.

  DISNEYLAND HOTEL: $$$$
    Official hotel for Disneyland including many shops and attractions and
  the only hotel with a monorail station for transportation into the Magic
  Kingdom. Since this is a Disney property, it provides the best "Disney
  experience". Great shops, restaurants, and swimming pools. Free evening
  water shows and other entertainment. Hotel guests can have their park
  merchandise purchases delivered to their rooms free of charge.  Call 714-
  956-MICKEY for room reservations.
  PAN PACIFIC: $$$
    Located next to the Disneyland Hotel.  Rooms are about half the price of
  the Disneyland Hotel rooms and are large and quiet with comfortable beds
  but somewhat dated decor. Average, no frills.. No refrigerators or
  microwave ovens in the room but does have on-site restaurants (including
  Japanese) and room service is available.  A walkway provides access to the
  Disneyland Hotel Resort's amenities such as shops and restaurants and
  Monorail station for transportation into the Disneyland Park.
  ANAHEIM HILTON AND TOWERS: $$$
    "Above average Hilton."  Small bathrooms (at least in non-tower rooms).
  MARRIOTT: $$$
    "Typical Marriott."  Nobody said anything particularly good or bad.
  PEACOCK SUITES, S. Harbor (just north of Katella).
    Clive Feather (clive@sco.com) says "I can speak well of Peacock
  Suites...We had a 3-room suite (lounge, double bedroom with en-suite, twin
  double bedroom, and additional bathroom) for $129 a night plus tax.
  Continental Breakfast included and free hourly Disneyland shuttle is
  available. It's also a reasonable walk to the park."
| MAGIC CARPET MOTEL: $
|   "Reasonable place to sleep" according to James Moore (james@wrs.com)
  BEST WESTERN STARDUST: $$
    "Very spacious.  Clean comfortable and reasonably priced.  Walking
  distance, but a Disneyland shuttle is also available.  No frills."
  RESIDENCE INN: $$$
    Very nice, apartment-like suites with complete, full-size kitchens and
  some with fireplaces.  Continental Breakfast included and free Disneyland
  shuttle is available (with stops to the Disneyland Hotel if requested).

  WHAT PARTS OF DISNEYLAND CAN I SKIP IF I'VE BEEN TO WALT DISNEY WORLD?
  There are subtle differences in almost every corner of the park.  If you're
  a Disney aficionado, you'll want to check out everything.  If you're
  pressed for time, you can skip the following:
  o Haunted Mansion
  o People Mover (more primitive, but seems to last longer)
  o Monorail (unless you want to go to the Disneyland Hotel)
  o Captain EO (same movie as EPCOT Center)
  o Circle Vision 360 (same as at WDW but also shows China film from EPCOT
    during the early part of the day.)
  o Autopia
  o Small World (biggest difference is the exterior facade, including a
  special presentation of the time every 15 minutes)
  o Golden Horseshoe Jamboree (same show, different finale)

  Tough calls:  (similar, yet different and worth experiencing)
  o Space Mountain
  o Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
| o Submarine Voyage (WDW version was removed this year, DL version similar
|   except for order of presentation and absence of Jules Verne nuances)
  o Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln (a trimmed down version of the Hall of
    Presidents) and The Walt Disney Story
  o Splash Mountain (front/back seating instead of side-to-side, story not as
    narrative.)
  o Country Bear Playhouse (different show and DL has 2 theaters,)
  o Disneyland Hotel resort complex (accessible from within the park by
    monorail).

  Whatever you do, don't miss out on:
  o Fantasmic!
| o Star Tours (unless you've been on the Disney/MGM Studios version. Best
|   seat is back row, far right.)
  o Matterhorn Bobsleds (2 different tracks, too)
  o Jungle Cruise (my DL experiences have far surpassed the one at WDW)
  o Pirates of the Caribbean (parts are identical, but DL is better)
  o The Disney Gallery (above Pirates of the Caribbean). This originally was
  built as an apartment for Walt Disney.
  o Disneyland RR between Tomorrowland & Main Street for Grand Canyon and
  Primeval World dioramas (not quite as impressive as EPCOT's World of Energy
| dinosaurs, but fun anyway)
  o Mickey's ToonTown (new land)
  o Roger Rabbit's Cartoon Spin ride (Toontown)
  o Aladdin's Oasis (extra cost, about $25 per person)

  The Disneyland parade route is different than WDW.  North of Main Street,
  Disneyland parades proceed north along the east side of the Castle up to
  It's a Small World.  WDW MK parades turn at the Hub, heading through
  Liberty Square and Frontierland.

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