Disney’s Armed Forces Salute

Through Disney’s Armed Forces Salute, active and retired U.S. military personnel, including active members of the United States Coast Guard and National Guard or Reserves, are eligible for a complimentary, multiday admission into the Disneyland® Resort theme parks, and have the opportunity to book rooms at one of the three Disneyland® Resort hotels at special rates.

During the offer period, which has been extended through September 30, a 3-day companion ticket can be purchased for up to five family members or friends for the price of an adult 1-Day Park Hopper ticket. Over the years, the Disneyland® Resort has supported U.S. military personnel through a variety of initiatives. Support for the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots program began 58 years ago when Walt Disney became an original sponsor. Disney’s Operation Uplift program has sent more than 90,000 thank you postcards to troops worldwide, and Operation Disney Care packages are sent around the world to military personnel.

Tickets can be obtained through participating U.S. military bases or, for the first time, at the Disneyland® Resort Main Entrance ticket booths.

Personalized Park Maps

While is isn't Disneyland, it's pretty cool. At the WDW website, they allow you to customize maps of all of the parks at Walt Disney World and then they print and mail them to you...suitable for framing, I might add. They expect you to use them to help plan your trip to WDW.

Disneyland Resort By the Numbers

• Mickey Mouse walks approximately eight-and-a-half miles while greeting Disneyland guests each day.
• The average family walks approximately seven miles during an eight-hour visit to the Disneyland® Resort, burning approximately 700 calories per person.
• There are more than 750,000 pieces in the Disneyland® Resort’s costume inventory.
• More than 5,000 gallons of paint are used each year to keep the Resort looking fresh.
• Resort horticulturists work with more than 900 species of plants from more than 40 nations.
• More than 1 million annuals are planted a year - an average of 2,700 per day.
• The custodial staff uses 1,000 brooms, 3,000 mops and 500 dustpans each year.
• A custodian walks approximately nine miles during an eight-hour shift, burning 900 calories.
• The Disneyland® Resort annually recycles 5 million pounds of cardboard, 1 million pounds of office paper and 14,000 pounds of aluminum cans.

(from Disney)

Carthay Circle Club at DCA

Reports have surfaced that a survey has gone out to those on the wait list for Club 33 to see if they would be interested in a new upscale restaurant that would be housed in the new Carthay Circle Theatre at Disney's California Adventure park. The best part is that the prices are listed! It will be known as the Carthay Circle Club.

As Members enter through the private entry to the Carthay Circle Club they will find themselves in The Animators Lounge, where Walt and the Disney animators would have come to relax and swap stories. You can practically hear the animators delivering their latest story pitch. In the lounge you enjoy music as you sip a cocktail created from a unique menu of specialty cocktails created just for Club Members while your table is being prepared upstairs.

Upstairs in the Carthay Circle Club members enjoy a contemporary open floor plan where architectural details blend wrought iron, thick stucco walls, and Spanish tile with clean lines, translucent panels and atmospheric lighting to create a warm and comfortable ambiance paying homage to the rich history of California. Take a seat in a comfortable booth where on one side you can see into the open show kitchen where talented chefs prepare your meal, while on the other vista you can gaze out through tall windows towards the terraces and sky. In the center of the dining room sits the Tower Room featuring a crafted arched ceiling encircled by photos and historical artifacts from Walt's earliest accomplishments as a young animator.

As you gaze out at the new Buena Vista Street and watch Guests entering Disney's California Adventure you contemplate what Club Member benefit you'll enjoy next. Maybe you'll take advantage of preferred viewing for Disney California Adventure's new World of Color show or the parade. Maybe you and your Guests will enjoy visiting one or both Disney theme parks and experiencing a favorite attraction as part of your meal. As you head downstairs, you stop in the lounge to enjoy a dessert while you make a decision.

How do you join? Only Carthay Circle Club members can enjoy these great benefits but as a member of the Club 33 wait list you'll enjoy a special invitation to be among the founding members of Carthay Circle Club at a starting rate of $10,450 initiation and $3,275 annual dues.

See you at the club.

Disneyland Hours

Disneyland will be open from 8 AM to 12 AM all month. July 4th hours are until midnight, but park usually stays open later since it is one of the busiest days of the year, especially since it falls on a Saturday this year.