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Updated 11/12/09

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Breaking News and Great Deals!

Disney stores across the country will open at midnight on Black Friday (Nov. 27). Discount hours will be until 10 a.m. with 20% off all items, including already discounted merchandise. Black Friday deals will be found in $5, $10 and $15 price categories. Big ticket items will be marked $20 – $40 off. So purchases will come with special gifts.

Annual Passholders and DVC Members will celebrate Appreciation Days at Disneyland on December 5th. Passholders and DVC Members will enjoy an exclusive shopping experience on Dec. 5 at the World of Disney store in the Downtown Disney® area from 6:30-9:30 a.m., complete with specially priced "doorbuster" items and "Donald Deals", savings of as much as 50 percent on select items and much, much more. The first 1,000 shoppers at the World of Disney store will receive a complimentary Vinylmation gift. AP and DVC members will receive 20% off your purchase of any Vinylmation figures! Offer valid while supplies last. Members looking to be magically transformed into Pop Stars or Princesses will receive 20% off, Dec. 5 - 12 at Studio Disney 365 at the Downtown Disney District and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique inside Disneyland Park. Remember to present your Annual Passport or Disney Vacation Club Member ID to take advantage of these offers.

Disney parks are offering special holiday gift cards that come with a free trading pin. There are four card/pin types available featuring Mickey, Goofy, Minnie, and Donald. These cards must be activated with a $75 purchase, but then you can re-fill them with any amount. Cards will be available at the following Disneyland Resort locations:

• World of Disney store, Downtown Disney District
• Emporium or Disney Showcase, Disneyland park
• Greetings From California, Disney’s California Adventure park

Special Offer for New Disney Movie! When guests age 10 or older enter a Disneyland Resort Theme Park from October 5 through November 22 and present their valid Theme Park ticket at one of the merchandise locations listed below they will receive a special card with details on how to get a certificate good for up to $8.00 toward the purchase of one child's movie ticket when they purchase an adult movie ticket to see The Princess and the Frog at participating theaters from December 11 through December 31. Limit one card per adult ticket or annual pass. Must activate certificate by registering at www.activaterewards.com/frog prior to use. Only persons 18 or older may activate certificates.
Show your Theme Park ticket or Annual Passport to pick up your offer card at:
• Disneyland® Park: The Emporium, Disney Showcase, Disney Clothiers, Ltd., China Closet
• Disney's California Adventure Park: Greetings from California, Engine-Ears Toys
• Disneyland Hotel: Disney's Fantasia Shop, Donald's Gifts & Sundries
• Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Acorn Gifts & Goods
• Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel: Mickey In Paradise
• Downtown Disney District: World of Disney Store

Special Savings For 2010: Beginning January 1, 2010, when you sign up to Volunteer a Day of Service with a participating organization (and your service is completed and verified) you'll get one day admission to a Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme park, FREE! This will replace the free birthday admission offer for 2009. Disney will still be celebrating all of your special occasions, however, in the theme parks.

Enjoy a free Disneyland Resort Character Breakfast when you become a Disney Rewards Visa Cardmember. After first use of your card, get a voucher good for up to 2 Adults and 2 Childrens' Breakfasts at select dining locations. This offer is limited to a one-time award of four (4) Character Breakfast vouchers (2 Adult and 2 child) for new cardmembers upon approval of your application for a Disney Rewards Visa Card and first purchase/first use of the card. Voucher valid only at select locations and expires 01/04/2010. To apply, call 1-800-943-8319 and mention code CDZ9.

Download this Pressed Coin check list for Disneyland and collect all of your favorites.

Anaheim Orange County's web site offers some great maps for planning a Disneyland vacation. Choose from resorts and hotels in the DL resort area and restaurants in the DL resort area.

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 for $72 (plus tax) adults and $62 (plus tax) children, ages 3 to 9, 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.

Recently Disney began allowing annual passholders who live in SoCal the ability renew or buy a new pass and pay for it by the month. For renewals, monthly payments are as low as $12 and new payments for new passes are as low as $6 per month on a Southern California Select pass. New passes require a down payment of $72. Renewals also offer a discount of $20 on Premium and Deluxe renewals. To get the monthly option go to the main entrance ticket booth. For more information, visit Disneyland Ticket chart below.

For 2009, if you purchase a Southern California CityPass and use it for admission to Disneyland on your birthday, you can choose from any of Disney's birthday treats, the Birthday Fun Card, the Birthday FASTPASS or the Disneyland Resort 1-Day/1-Park Ticket that can be used any day during the 12 months following your birthday. For more information, read our 'What Will You Celebrate?" FAQ.

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.

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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.

Some of the best online discounts for Disneyland tickets are available through ARES Travel. Ticket Ares prices for 2 to 5-day Hopper Passes offer a discount greater than advance purchase tickets available on Disneyland.com. Additionally, 3, 4, and 5-day Park Hoppers include the Bonus feature of one Magic Morning admission for early entry at select attractions at a designated park. Tickets are valid through 1/16/11, with first use by 1/3/11. Tickets expire 13 days after first day of use. ARES Travel ticket prices include tax and orders will have a $1.25 per ticket convenience fee. Tickets will be emailed as a voucher to the email address specified. Vouchers will then be printed and exchanged for regular Disneyland Park Hoppers of the appropriate number of days at theme park gate. The chart below compares Disneyland tickets purchased at the gate or by phone (shipping and service fee applies) to advance-purchase tickets bought online at disneyland.com and thru ARES Travel. Regularly offered 2009 tickets will appear as black print or as blue (links); special "limited-time" deals and prices are in Red. More Ways to Save at Disneyland! • Character meals at Disneyland go up in price during peak travel times such as Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas time. Purchase your discounted character meal vouchers in advance from Ares Travel and save even more during peak times of the year.

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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 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 $74 for adults and $66 for children (3 -9) For comparison, this ticket was $94 (adult) and $84 (child) at the gate or purchased on Disneyland.com but is no longer available. These tickets offers unlimited park hopping between both parks and saves 20%. These tickets are valid thru 12/17/09.
  
  
• 2-Day Park Hoppers are $125 for adults and $107 for children (3-9) For comparison, this ticket was $143 (adult) and $123 (child) at the gate or purchased on Disneyland.com but is no longer available. Tickets expires 13 days after your first use or on 12/10/09, whichever occurs first.

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:
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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, click here, call 407/W-DISNEY, or get a free no obligation quote from The Magic For Less Travel.

Reduced Disneyland Admissions

Disneyland offers a variety of discounted tickets to groups holding special meetings. A "Twilight Ticket" ($41.00; save almost 45% 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.

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Reward Cards and Discount Club Offers

Check the web sites of Discount Clubs like Costco (Gift & Tickets section) 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 2 Parks 4 Days Hopper ticket (including visits to both Parks on the same day) that saves 30% over gate prices. Available for Southern California Residents residing in Zip codes 90000-93599. Proof of residency required upon admission. Use all 4 visits by August 23, 2010. Ticket is blocked out on 12/25/09-1/1/10 and 3/26/10-4/4/10. This ticket may also be upgrade to an Annual Pass anytime before the ticket expires. Must be used by the same person on any and all days. Limit 8 tickets per day. Non-members will pay a 5% surcharge when making purchases on Costco.com.

Costco online is also offering a 2010 Southern California CityPass. The cost is $249.99 for adults and $209.99 for child (ages 3-9). This ticket is valid thru January 3, 2011 (first day of use). 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. Disneyland tickets are sometimes available at a discount. Generally, once you sign in, you can click on "Tickets: Recreation", from the "All Categories" tab. Tickets are made available through third-party ticket vendors.

Southwest Rapid Rewards Members can get a 20% discount on a single-day admission to SeaWorld. Admission is good for up to 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. This discount did show up on Southwest Rapid Rewards web site at one time. While it no longer does, the discount is good through 2009.

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.

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. Military savings on Disneyland hotel rooms are usually offered during other times of the year at Disneyland and currently are available through 2009. 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.

Occupational 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 1-day Hopper Pass can be up to $21 per ticket.

Southern California university and college students can often obtain one park/single day discounted Disneyland tickets through their student union offices.

Union members can get Disneyland ticket discounts thru Union Plus. You can also check the Working Advantage web site.

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Southern California Residents

Costco online is also offering a 2 Parks 4 Days Disneyland admission to Southern California Residents for just $159.99. Must reside within ZIP codes 90000-93599 / Proof of residency required upon redemption. Use all 4 visits by August 23, 2010. Ticket is blocked out on 12/25/09-1/1/10 and 3/26/10-4/4/10. Limit of 8 tickets may be purchased per Costco member, per day restrictions apply. Ticket may be upgraded to any Annual Passport (except the Southern California Select Passport) so long as such upgrade occurs on or before the last valid day of ticket usage.

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.

Corporate 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.

Other Disneyland Resort Discounts (food, tours, entertainment, etc)

A new 32-oz fountain beverage now available in most quick-service dining locations around the Disneyland Resort. Special Annual Passholder can purchase the 32-oz fountain beverage for only $2.99 plus tax with the purchase of any meal combo or entrée (excluding kids meals). This price makes the drink around $0.30 more than the price of the 22-oz fountain drink. In addition, Passholders will still receive their standard discount on the overall dining purchase.

Anaheim GardenWalk Blooms With Special Offers for Passholders
Take your pick of some great offers just for Annual Passholders at Anaheim GardenWalk! Simply show your valid Annual Passport* and enjoy special savings at these participating locations:
Shopping

• Fresh Produce: 25% off total purchase
• Goodies USA: 10% off
• G-Stage: 10% off
• Harley-Davidson of Anaheim: 10% off
• Lux/Aveda Salon & Spa: 10% off salon/spa services
• Madison & Co. Fine Jewelers: 15% off
• OC Cellular Accessories: 30% off all phone accessories
• O'Neill: 10% off
• Rami Accessories: 15% off
• Retrospect: 10% off
• Runway 5: 15% off
• Tommy Bahama: Free gift with any purchase
• White House/Black Market: 10% off (cannot be combined with any promotional offer)

Dining

• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: 10% off (excludes alcohol and merchandise)
• California Pizza Kitchen: 20% off total bill (excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity)
• Cinnabon: 10% off
• Fuzziwig's Candy Factory: 10% off
• Johnny Rockets: 20% off total bill
• Marble Slab Creamery: 10% off
• McCormick & Schmicks: 10% off food (not applicable on previously discounted items)
• Mrs. Fields: 10% off
• Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: 15% off store-made products; 10% off all other purchases
• San Sai Japanese Grill: 10% off
• Sertino's Coffee Café: 10% off entire bill

Entertainment

• 300 Anaheim: $5.00 games + complimentary shoe rentals (excludes Friday through Saturdays and holidays)
• CinemaFusion™ 14 Theatre: $2.00 off all evening admission (excludes special events)

For operating hours and directions, visit anaheimgardenwalk.com.

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 2010. You can purchase it now at a discounted savings of 32% for 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 2010 edition.

• Wetzel's Pretzels: Buy two pretzels and get a third free. Expires 12/31/10.
• ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney: Purchase a $20 game card and get 60 extra points, valued at $15. Expires 12/31/10
• 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 12/31/10
• 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 12/31/10

The Anaheim Orange County Visitors Bureau keeps a page of attraction coupons. Most notable are for the Disneyland Resort are:

• Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney: Free Appetizer or Save $5 off two breakfast entrees, expiring 12/31/09. Print coupon.
• Disney's Character Warehouse Outlet Store: 10% off purchases. Expires 4/20/10. Print coupon.

TheMouseForLess web site visitors can get any edition of 2010 Entertainment at $5 off, plus get Free shipping. The 2010 Entertainment Book is good through November 1, 2010. Discounted theme park tickets are now available online for those who purchase an Entertainment Book. Attractions are nationwide and include Walt Disney World, discounted Disneyland tickets, Cirque Du Soleil, Blue Man Group, Six Flags, Medieval Times and other Orlando Dinner shows, Broadway shows and more. Discounted tickets will not be viewable in book previews, but can be purchased as soon as you buy your book and are good for any edition of the Entertainment Book. The 2010 Orange County, CA Edition of the Entertainment Book contains a few discount coupons that can be used at the Disneyland Resort. Discounts for the Disneyland Resort or for your Disneyland vacation in the 2010 Orange County, CA Entertainment Book include:

• American Airline offer of $10 off fares worldwide for up to six people. Plus, the Orange County book has an online code for $20 off travel from Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, New York, St. Louis, and Washington D.C. good for up to 6 people.
• Lots of Discounts for major car rental companies. Click here for more info and scroll to "Discount Clubs and Cards".
• 5% off on meals at the Rainforest Cafe located in Downtown Disney.
• 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.
• Hotel discounts on many Disneyland area hotels up to 50% off, including Anaheim Jolly Roger hotel.
• Many coupons for Disneyland area restaurants with discounts up to 50% off meals.

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. AAA, 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. AAA, DAP and DVR (mentioned on Disney Visa web site, but not DL web site) discounts available.
• Disney's Happiest Haunts Tour (seasonal tour): On this 3-hour walking tour, ghoulish guide takes you on an after-dark haunt of both Disneyland Parks. Get chills with ghost stories, thrill at scary decorations and ride the "spookified" version of four attractions, Haunted Mansion Holiday, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Includes a souvenir keepsake and Halloween treat. Regular price is $64 for all ages. Not recommend for children who do not meet ride height requirements. AAA, DAP (Deluxe & Premium Passes) and DVR discounts available.
• Holiday Time at Disneyland Tour (seasonal 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.
• Disneyland VIP Tour: Experience the VIP treatment from the moment you arrive. Your personal VIP Guide takes care of everything, serving as your guide, host, concierge and storyteller. Includes priority seating at premier restaurants and preferred seating for certain shows, parades and nighttime spectaculars. This minimum 6-hour tour is $125 per hour for up to 10 Guests; $150 per hour if booked less than 48 hours in advance. Valid Theme Park admission is required. Currently, no 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. You also get coupons each month for Free Popcorn every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Click here to join or for more info.

• AMC Theatres are currently offering a Free refill on any large popcorn or large fountain drink.
• See other AMC concession special deals

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.

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 receive 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 off merchandise purchases and select food items on your next Rainforest Cafe visit. You'll also get front-of-the-line seating based on availablity. This comes in handy at the Disneyland location where waits can be quite lengthy. The cost to join is $15 and you will recieve a $10 New Member Award when you join. The 10% discount applies to entrees for yourself and up to three guests. You may also subsitute a free a Chef's appetizer with the purchase of a full-price entree. Discounts apply to other Landry owned restaurants as well, such as the T-Rex at Walt Disney World.

Download this Rainforest Cafe coupon for $10 off any $25 Food and Beverage purchase. Limited to one $10 discount per table. Offer expires 12/31/09.

Parking at the Disneyland Resort is not free and can be quite pricey at $14 per day per car and $20 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.

• A Disneyland package purchased through a California AAA office comes with free parking passes.
• 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.

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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. ARES Travel ticket prices include tax, can be printed as eTickets online and will be charged a $1.25 per ticket convenience fee. Be aware when comparing prices that tickets bought online through theme parks' web sites may not show prices with tax included and may require you to pay shipping fees. Click ticket links to buy.

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Prices (regular blue links) are for single day/single park admission tickets unless otherwise noted. Tickets in RED are alternate tickets offered at special pricing and available through the same link.

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Prices (regular blue links) are for single day/single park admission tickets unless otherwise noted. Tickets in RED are alternate tickets offered at special pricing and available through the same link.

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LOS ANGELES Attractions	Gate Price Adult / Child Tax and/or shipping May Not be Included	Online Price Adult/Child Tax and/or shipping May Not be Included	ARES Price Adult/Child Tax Included
Six Flags Magic Mountain	$54.99 / $27.50	Online Special "$29.99 Online Special" use on or before 12/31/09	$39.99 / $29.99
Universal Studios Hollywood 1-Day Pass	$69 / $59	$69 /$59 2 Days for Price of 1	$65 / $55 2 Days for Price of 1
Knott’s Berry Farm	$52.99 / $23.99	$52.99 /$23.99 $44.99 /$23.99 Print @ home	$47.99 / $22.99
Go Los Angeles Card-3 Day Admission to 35 attractions 1-, 2-, 5-, & 7-day passes available Saves 35% of admission	$169.99 / $124.99	-	$152.99 / $112.49 Universal Studios Included Click "Attraction" tab for info Other lengths of stay available
Southern CA 2-Park Flex Ticket Seaworld & Universal Studios Click "Attraction" tab for info	-	-	$99 / $89 Saves 15% at Each Park
Starline Tours of Hollywood - Deluxe Movie Stars Homes & Trolley Tour	$65/ $51	$60 / $48 Includes Hotel Pick-up	$55 / $43 Includes Hotel Pick-up
Medieval Times - Dinner Show	$55.95 / $37.95	$55.95 / $37.95	$48.65 / $34.40

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ARES Travel ticket prices include tax and each order will have a $1.25 per ticket convenience fee. Tickets can be printed online.

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Special Offers

If you'll be visiting SeaWorld San Diego, we have a great deal exclusive for MouseForLess email members

Get one day admission tickets for the price of $55 for Aduts and $49 for Children (3 - 9), get a day free! Order and print this ticket at home!

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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 Worlds of Discovery AND Universal Studios Fan Club. Worlds of Discovery offers deeply discounted tickets to SeaWorld and other parks nationwide, as well as advance guaranteed seating at a 10% discount on dining experiences. Members of the Universal Studios Fan Club save 10% off tickets (a one-day pass is $54.99) 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.

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. 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.

Discount Clubs and Reward Cards

Costco online is offering a 1-Day Universal Hollywood ticket with 2nd Day FREE for $55 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 04/30/10. 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 online is offering a LEGOLAND Hopper Ticket for $54.99 for adults and $49.99 for children/seniors. This ticket entitles each Guest one day at LEGOLAND and one day at SEA LIFE Aquarium. The ticket also includes One Round of Miniature Wild Woods Golf. Also look for the California Unlimited 3-Month Membership Pass. There is a $5 surcharge for non-Costco members to order online.

Costco online is offering a San Diego Zoo Ticket or a Wild Animal Park with a 2nd Day Free for $27.99 for adults and $19.99 for children. Best Value Second Day Free Ticket is valid 5 consecutive days from first day of use at the San Diego Zoo. Tickets expire 12/31/09. There is a $5 surcharge for non-Costco members to order online.

Costco online is offering a San Diego 3-for-1 Pass for $89.99 for adults and $72.99 for children. For less than the combined price of general admissions you get unlimited admission to SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo's Animal Park for up to five consecutive days at a savings of up to 20%. First day of use must occur by March 31, 2010. There is a $5 surcharge for non-Costco members to order online.

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 (Disneyland link shows all 3).

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. Generally, once you sign in, you can click on "Tickets: Recreation" under "All Categories. Current savings available are:

• Six Flags Magic Mountain: Save over 45% off admission.
• Other Attractions: Good discounts available through 3rd party vendors such as Recreation Connection for SeaWorld, Knotts Berry Farm, Universal Studios and more.

Goldstar is a discount club that is free to join and occassionally offers discounts for California attractions. The site features fun idea, member reviews, and half-price tickets to hundreds of venues for music, preforming arts, film, sports, dining and more. Currently, the following attractions near Disneyland are offered:

• Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament (Buena Park, CA)
  Select dates through November.
  Full Price: $35.45 - $56.95 Goldstar Price: $20.22 - $28.18
• Pirate's Dinner Adventure (Buena Park, CA)
  Select dates through November.
  Full Price: $38.65 - $57.83 Goldstar Price: $18.43 - $26.18
• Disney's A Christmas Carol Starring Jim Carrey
  El Capitan Theatre (Hollywood, CA)
  Select dates through November.
  Full Price: $16.00 Goldstar Price: $12.00

The Entertainment Book

TheMouseForLess web site visitors can get any edition of 2010 Entertainment at $5 off, plus get Free shipping. The 2010 Entertainment Book is good through November 1, 2010. All editions of the 2010 Entertainment Books have California area discounted attraction tickets available for immediate online access and printing. Discounted tickets will not be viewable in book previews, but can be purchased as soon as you buy your book and are good for any edition of the Entertainment Book. Discounts are available Disneyland, Universal Hollywood, Six Flags, San Diego Zoo, as well as attraction and show tickets nationwide. These are separate discounts from coupons printed in the book and are available through a third party vendor. Simply click on the link and enter Orange County, CA in the preview box to make your purchase. Click here to save.

Attraction Discount Coupons in the 2010 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 $31.99 and junior or senior admission for $19.99 OR an adult Annual Pass for $89.99 and a junior or senior pass for $59.99. 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 in any edition of the Entertainment Book. Good for up to 6 people.
• Knott's Soak City: Get a coupon good for an adult season pass for $64.99 and Junior or Senior pass for $49.99 AND a coupon good for regular adult admission of $22.99 and junior or senior admission for $17.99.
• San Diego Zoo/Wild Park: $4 off the Best Value ticket. Good for up to 6 people.
• LEGOLAND: $5 off admission (any edition of EB) and $7 off admission (Orange County edition). Good for up to 6 people. $7 coupon is valid between 9/1/09 and 12/31/10
• Universal Studios Hollywood: Multiple coupons, including $8 off admission until 1/31/11; $10 off a "Front of the Line" pass from 9/8/09 - 5/31/10 and 9/7/10 - 1/31/11; and a discounted Annual Pass for the price of a 1-day general admission ticket.
• Tours: 30% off Hollywoodland Tours for 4 people AND 20% off Red Line Tours up to $25 off.
• Restaurant discount coupons for eateries within in walking distance of the Disneyland Resort: include, Cinnabon, Johnny Rockets, McDonalds (across the street from DL entrance) and Sertinos Coffee Cafe in Anaheim GardenWalk.
• SuperShuttle: $2 off per person coupon, expiring 12/31/10. 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.

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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. Tickets can also be purchased at the ITT or MWR on base.
• SeaWorld: Through December 31, 2009, 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 can receive Free complimentary admission to Seaworld and other parks for a single day. Click here to register.
• Knott's Berry Farm: November 1 thru November 26, 2009, Veterans and active military personnel, plus one guest, get in free with a proper ID presented at Knott's turnstile (Military ID or DD214 required for discount). Up to six additional tickets could be purchased for $15 each. This is an annual event and most likely will be repeated for 2011.
  *Service members can show there I.D. anytime and get in for just $29.99.
• Six Flags Magic Mountain: Service members receive special discounts on admission for special events and specific dates. Tickets must be purchased in advance MWR and ITT recreation offices, not at the park.
• San Diego Zoo: Active duty military personnel (U.S. and foreign) with valid military ID card receive free admission. Spouses and dependents receive 10% discount on the Best Value Admission only; valid military ID required.
• Universal Studios: Offers discount options to all members of our Armed Forces all year long! Eligible members include retirees, DOD personnel, members of the National Guard/Reserves, dependents and all other base personnel. These special military rates are not available at the Universal Studios Hollywood box office. A military or U.S. Government I.D. is required for purchase. Visit your local base MWR ITT/ITR ticket office to purchase your tickets. If your local base does not have tickets on hand, they will pre-order for you. You can also order your tickets via the phone. Simply contact Commander, Navy Region, Southwest at (619) 767-6000. Your tickets will arrive via the U.S. mail within 7 business days. Overnight service is available for a nominal fee.

Other Occupational 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.

Union members can get a variety of attraction ticket discounts thru Union Plus, including Universal Hollywood, SeaWorld, Six Flags and LEGOLAND. You can also check the Working Advantage web site.

Homeschool Days at Knotts Berry Farm - Nov. 4, 2009 and Feb. 3, 2010. Experience specialty Adventures in Education Tours in one day, open house style, plus enjoy the all the world class rides, shows and attractions of the theme park! Just $35.99 (Nov. 10) per person. Half price for Annual Passholders. Tickets available for purchase online beginning Sept. 1, 2009.

Knotts Berry Farm: From November 26 until December 20, 2009 Firemen and Police who present Fire and law enforcement ID get in free with a proper ID presented at Knott's turnstile. Up to six additional tickets could be purchased for $15 each. This an annual event and most likely will be repeated for 2010. Check back for updates.

Knotts Berry Farm: Free park admission for Social Services personnel and their spouse or one guest with valid County photo ID or County pay stub and photo I.D, November 26-December 21. In addition, up to 6 additional tickets may be purchased for $15 each. This offer applies to State of California County Welfare, Human and Public Social Service employees only. Valid State of California County photo identification, which specifically references departments that support Welfare, Human, and Public Social Service Agencies is required. Employee must be present.

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 30% off regular admission and 10% on merchandise in the Knott’s MarketPlace.
• Knott's Soak City: Save 20% on Regular Admission at Knott’s Soak City Water Parks 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 $6 on single-day or $5 multi- pass admission at SeaWorld California in San Diego. Valid up to 6 people. Click here for additional savings.
• Six Flags Magic Moutain: Save $5 on general admission per person at the main gate. Save up to 30% on tickets and waiver of Print-N-Go Fee ($5 value) when tickets are purchased online at AAA.com/sixflags. Save 10% on in-park merchandise with any purchase $15 or more at all Six Flags operated locations. Save $2 on general admission at Hurricane Harbor, any day. Special Offer: Valid through December 31, 2009: Save over 50% on regular admission to Six Flags Magic Mountain. Pay just $27.99 each ticket! Save $5 at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and pay just $19.99 any day. Click here to download coupon. Present coupon and valid Auto Club membership card at any Six Flags ticket booth. Valid up to 4 tickets.
• Universal CityWalk Hollywood: Save 10% at select dining and merchandise locations in Universal CityWalk Hollywood.
• Universal Studios Hollywood: Save $4 on a 2-Day/2-Park admission ticket purchased at the front gate. Additional discounts available at AAA.com/universal. Also, save 10% at select dining and merchandise locations within the park. Save 10% on Blue Man Group tickets purchased online
• LEGOLAND California: Save 10% on up to 6 one-day adult or child/senior admissions to either LEGOLAND or SEA LIFE Aquarium.
• 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.

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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 (see DL section above for coupons in Disneyland Resort):

• The Anaheim Orange County Visitors Bureau keeps a page of attraction coupons. Most notable near Disneyland are:
  
  • Universal Studios Hollywood: $8 off general admission, expiring 12/31/09. Print coupon.
  • McDonald's across from Disneyland Park: 10% off meals, expiring 4/30/10. Print coupon.
  • Pirate's Dinner Adventure: $10 off Adult or $5 off Child admission, expiring 3/31/10. Print coupon.
  • Super Shuttle: Save up to $6 per person when booking & prepaying online, expiring 5/1/10. Enter group code Z4M3D when reserving.
  • Disneyland Resort Express: Save $5 person on one way or round-trip transfers from LAX or SNA, expiring 8/31/10. Print coupons.
  
  
  
• The San Diego Convention & Vistors Bureau also keeps a page of attraction & restaurant coupons.
  
  
• The Visit California web site has multiple attraction coupons. Most notable are:
  
  • LEGOLAND: $8 Off Single-day Admission, expiring 12/31/09. coupon.
  • Medieval Times Dinner Show: $8 Off Adult Admission; $5 OFF Child Admission, expiring 1/31/10. coupon.
  • San Diego Zoo: $4 off the Best Value Ticket on day of purchase., expiring 12/31/09. coupon.
  • San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park: $4 off the Best Value Ticket on day of purchase, expiring 12/31/09. coupon.
  • SeaWorld San Diego: $6 Off Single-Day Admission or Get Two Days of Fun for the Price of One., expiring 12/31/09. coupon.
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain: $20 Off admission for up to 4 people, expiring 2/1/10. coupon.
  • 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.
  
  
  

Twice a year, during February and Septemper, Orange County Restaurant Week takes place. During these special weeks restaurants offer pre-fixed meals at a fixed price, including some Disneyland and Anaheim GardenWalk restaurants. Menus showcase some of the region’s most talented chefs who have personalized each menu to reflect their culinary style. The prix fixe menus are priced at $10, $15 and $20 per person for lunch, and $20, $30 or $40 per person for dinner. Be sure to register for your restaurant on site.

Destination Coupons has a Supershuttle coupon that saves $2 person or $5 off a ExecuCar. Print coupon.

Code UYR59 is reported to give $3 off on any online Super Shuttle reservation. No expiration date is given.

Take $10 off adult LEGOLAND single day tickets and $5 off childrens admission by using promo code 295-usave online. Follow the instructions for entering the promo code on this page.

Use promo code SWCalbertsons09 0r SWCSubwaySpook09 to get a free children's single-day ticket to SeaWorld with the purchase of a full-priced adult ticket. Purchase online to use these codes.

AAA members can use promo code SWCAAAWinter09 to save with $12 on a single-day admission plus 2nd visit free. Purchase online to use this code.

Use promo code SWCMySeaWorld09 for $20 off on a Seaworld Silver Passport. Discounted price will be $79. Purchase online to use these codes.

Take $15 off adult Six Flags Magic Mountain single day tickets by using promo code LACOUNTY online. Follow the instructions for entering the promo code on this page. This discount is good for the entire month of November.

Use promo code tysondiscount or CSBIRTHDAY to get a free childs ticket for every adult 2009 ticket purchased at Six Flags Magic Mountain. No expiration dates available. Use the promo box in the upper right corner online. The child ticket will be added at check out.

Other Attraction Discounts

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 adult ticket to $25.99 (adults; under 48" & seniors 62+ regularly priced at $22.99) after 4 p.m. (on days parks are open after 6 p.m.), which still allows up to 4 to 6 hours in the park. Knott's Soak City reduces its $29.99 adult ticket to $19.99 (all ages) after 3 p.m. 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.

Guests wishing to bring a toy (purchased elsewhere) to donate, valued at $15 or more, will receive a coupon for $15 admission into Knott's Berry Farm. Promotion is from December 5 to 20.

Participating Smart and Final stores in Southern and Central California locations have a coupon for to purchase Knott's Berry Farm Regular Daytime tickets for only $29.99 (a $23 savings). Valid through November 29.

Knotts Berry Farm is having a sale on Premium Annual Passes (no blackout dates) - Includes all 3 Soak City Waterparks - Just $99.99 each when you buy 4 or more. "Regular" Annual Passes priced at $89.99 (regularly) are $10 off each when you buy 4 or more online.

Platinum Pass holders to any Cedar Fair owned park, such as Cedar Point, Kings Dominion, Dorney Park and others, can get free admission to Knott's Berry Farm.

Until 12/30/09, receive one free child admission to Medieval Times with the purchase of one regular-priced adult admission. Children must be 12 or younger. Limit of 12. Just enter promo code KFW9 online or call 1-888-WE-JOUST. Promo code 4PW9 is good for four admissions online for only $120. That's just $30 per ticket! Upgrade to 4 Royalty Packages for only $140 using the same code. Promo code 105WEB9 is good for $10 off adult admission and $5 off child admission online anytime.

Medieval Times is offering all lords, ladies, knights and princesses free admission on their birthdays. Just join the free Birthday Fellowship online. Guests joining the Birthday Fellowship within one (1) week of their birthdays will not receive birthday coupons for this year’s birthday. However, they will be added to a database to receive a coupon upon their next birthday. You must be 13 years or older or have a parent's permission to submit this form.

Those who purchase a $189.95 Super Grover Season Pass to Sesame Place also get a season pass to SeaWorld (Orlando, FL), Aquatica (Orlando, FL), Busch Gardens (Tampa Bay, FL), Adventure Island (Tampa Bay, FL), SeaWorld (San Diego, CA), SeaWorld (San Antonio, TX), Busch Gardens (Williamsburg, VA) and Water Country USA (Williamsburg, VA) for the 2010 season. Plus you get free preferred parking at all of the parks and discounted prices at Discovery Cove. ~ Thanks to Dazey421 for the info.

Use this link for $15 off Universal Hollywood general admission. Offer good for up to 6 people. Online purchase subject to fee. Expires 12/31/09.

Universal Studios Hollywood offers an online 2 Days for Price of 1 Special, Plus $10 off for anyone. The cost is $57.99 and tickets must be printed from home and brought with you. Valid for two visits within any 7-day period between now and December 31, 2009. You can also save 10% off an All You Can Eat Pass that gives 1 day of unlimited trips through the food service lines at all participating restaurants. Each trip can include 1 entree, 1 side and 1 dessert (beverages are excluded). Cost is $17.96 for Adults and $8.96 for those under 48" tall. for use through (and including) December 31, 2009. Finally, you can save $5 off the cost of a "Front of the Line" pass. Purchase online now for $104 and avoid Front Gate sell outs, bypass ticket booths. This ticket is valid for use any day through (and including) December 31, 2009.

Southern California residents can get unlimited admission to Universal Studios Hollywood with No Black-Out Annual Pass and save $15. The pass is for purchase online at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com or at the Universal Studios Hollywood ticket booths. This is a Special Offer for Southern California Residents. Tickets are valid for six months from date of first use for Southern California residents only within ZIP codes 90000-93599 and are limited to six tickets per purchase. Proof of residency will be verified at the Front Gate. Blackout dates and restrictions will apply.

Six Flags Magic Mountain offers a 2010 Play Pass gives you unlimited park access all season for the price of a one-day adult admission, or just $54.99. Buy your 2010 Play Pass now and get FREE admission for the rest of 2009. Enjoy other passholder perks like free tickets for friends on select days, free special events, and a Value Book with over $300 in park discounts.

Six Flags Magic Mountain offers a Two-Park Combo Pass gives you unlimited park access in 2010 for just $74.99.

With Six Flags Platinum MasterCard® you’ll earn points toward free Six Flags admission tickets and season passes on all of your purchases. Plus, you’ll get 10% off food and merchandise at participating Six Flags locations. Apply today and you'll also get a bonus $25 in park voucher good for food and merchandise. As with any credit card, read all of the fine print before signing on.

Join Six Flags' Free Funatics Club and get the scoop on rides, events and entertainment. Even better, get Season Passholder Funatics Rewards. Buy a Season Pass and join Six Flags Funatics, and you'll get Funatics Rewards sent straight to your inbox after every visit* in 2010. Earn a Skip the Line pass, free soft drinks, an extra Bring-A-Friend Free ticket and much more. Details will be announced in the spring.

SeaWorld offers a 2010 Fun Card which gives unlimited admission to the park through 12/31/10. This card used to be available only for Southern California Residents, but SeaWorld recently made it available to everyone. The cost is $69 for adults and $59 for kids (3-9) which is the same at as gate prices at the park. Blackout dates are May 30, July 3 & 4, and Sept 5. Fun cards can be upgraded to a one-year Silver Passport within 30 days of purchase.

SeaWorld's Silver Passport can be purchased online now for $109 and you will get a 2nd year Free. Free parking for the Silver Passport starts after the first visit. The SP gives access to exclusive member-only events, 20% savings on guided tours and single-day guest admissions, 10% savings on food and merchandise, 50% savings on single-day admission to participating Worlds of Discovery family of parks**,savings on SeaWorld Adventure Camps, savings on Dolphin Interaction and programs, and savings at the Bayside Skyride, SeaWorld Skytower and Xtreme Zone.
**SeaWorld San Antonio; SeaWorld and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark in Orlando; Busch Gardens Africa and Adventure Island in Tampa Bay; and Busch Gardens Europe and Water Country USA in Williamsburg.

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. Kids can sign up for a free Lego Club magazine that sometimes has special offers and coupons.

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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