News, Notes and Upcoming

• Disney's Third Annual Fiesta Latina at DCA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is presented by Mission® Foods during the last three weekends of September; September 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28, and the first weekend of October; October 4-5 and features world famous Latino musical acts, dancers, food and arts & crafts In addition to the great entertainment offered in past years, this year’s celebration will include a family ticket and free parking offer. Click here for more info.
• Friday October 10th, Sunday October 19th, Friday November 7th, Sunday November 23rd and Sunday December 14th are Disneyland Resort Pin Trading Nights at the Paradise Pier Hotel Pacific Ballroom. Friday events are from 7p to 10p, Sunday from 5p to 9p. On Friday, October 10th, the team from ESPN Zone will be on hand to talk about ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney becoming the newest Pin Trading location at the Disneyland Resort. The team will also be on hand to discuss and showcase some of the upcoming new and exciting tradable pins celebrating all things ESPN Zone, ESPN, and sports. Click here for more info on Pin Trading Nights.
• The Disney Gallery reopens on October 1st with a display from The Haunted Mansion and The Haunted Mansion Movie.
• Haunted Mansion Holiday will be returning on October 3rd with a new final scene featuring the Oogie Boogie man. Click here for more info. A Haunted Mansion Holiday Special Event will also be held on October 2nd. Click here for package details.
• The Nightmare Before Christmas patches are returning this year. A new patch is released each week, starting on October 5th, for 13 weeks. Patches are free with a purchase of $20 or more at French Market or Cafe Orleans.
• The Annual Passholder newsletter annouces Disneyland will be holding a special screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Disneyland Resort on October 30th. Tickets go on sale on September 24th. Click here for more information.
• The Southern California 2 for 1 pass has returned. Now through November 24th Southern California residents (zip codes 91000 - 93599) and Norther Baja Residents (zip codes 21000-22999) can purchase a one day passport to Disneyland and one day passport to Disney's California Adventure for the price of one admission - $47 for adults. $37 for children ages 3-9. The passport must be used on the day of purchase in one park. The second day must be used within 30 days or by November 25th - whichever is earlier - at the second park. Note: This is not a park hopper. Guests get one day in each park. Residents may purchase up to 5 tickets.
• The Annual Passholder newsletter announces a new tour featuring an interactive Character experience will debut in the fall.
• On December 13th The Central Plaza, the second in the series of miniature buildings to be released from the Main Street, U.S.A. Collection, will be released by Bob Olszewski. Bob has exquisitely captured each minute detail of Central Plaza including the commemorative statue of Walt Disney & Mickey Mouse, the surrounding bronze statuettes, the ever-popular popcorn stand as well as the firefly twinkle lights in the trees. This special item will be offered at $95, plus tax (Height: 2 1/2"; 7 3/4"). More details will be forthcoming.
• Theme Parks Hours and Entertainment schedules:
  • September: Disneyland • DCA • Both
  • October: Disneyland • DCA • Both

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