Disneyland Update - May 30, 2000
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by Doobie Moseley
May 30, 2000

This update includes tons of construction pictures including Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, the current Disney hotels and Autopia. Also included is new merchandise and other changes around the park.

Welcome the May 30th Disneyland Update. This update includes tons of construction pictures including Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, the current Disney hotels and Autopia. Also included is new merchandise and other changes around the park.

Big News
Disneyland has announced the names of all the attractions, shops and dining locations inside Disney's California Adventure. They've also announced some of the new tenants for Downtown Disney. For details on all this, visit our new Guide to Disney's California Adventure.

Rehabs and Upcoming
Attractions currently or soon closed for refurbishment include:

Autopia - Currently closed. Reopens with a new sponsor June 29th.
Enchanted Tiki Room - Closed May 29th. Reopens May 31st
Rocket Rods - Closed May 30th. Reopens June 2nd.
Main Street Cinema - Update: Now scheduled to close on June 19th. Reopens November 17th.
Disneyland Monorail - Resumes round-trip operation on November 21

Upcoming Events and Special Notes

On May 15th Disneyland announced opening dates for Disney's California Adventure (DCA):
    DCA - February 8, 2001
    Disney's Grand Californian Hotel - January 2, 2001
    (Reservations are currently being accepted. Call (714) 956-6425)
    Downtown Disney - January 12, 2001
For more information, read the press release.
Disneyland has announced the new Autopia will open on June 29th.
Beginning May 1st all guests can purchase a Disney's Walk of Magical Memories brick. These bricks, customized with names and a date, will be placed between the entrances of Disneyland and Disney' California Adventure. Price is $150 (the Premium Annual Passport discount does apply). To order or for more information, visit the Bank of Main Street or call (800) 362-4533.
Disneyland is offering guests a special $45 for adults and children which provides admission to Disneyland every Sunday through Thursday from 4p to closing from April 30 to June 29, 2000 (excluding Memorial Day weekend, May 28 and 29). This pass also includes a full day admission on the date of purchase. Guests can upgrade to an annual pass anytime from April 30 until June 29, 2000. Parking may be added for an additional $12 covering the same period and guests who have paid the normal $7 parking fee for the day may apply that toward the additional parking charges.