Disneyland Update - May 16, 2000
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Welcome the May 16th Disneyland Update. This update includes Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney and Grand Californian construction, as usual. Also included in this update are Disneyland's announcement of their new Ambassadors and last weekend's La Vida Mickey Latin music event.

Big News
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 (they are accepting reservations now)
• Downtown Disney - January 12, 2001

For more information, read the press release.

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

• Autopia - Currently closed. Reopens with a new sponsor June 29th.
• Sailing Ship Columbia - Closed May 24th. Reopens May 26th.
• Mark Twain - Closed May 16th. Reopens May 20th
• Main Street Cinema - Closed May 29th. Reopens September 30th.

Upcoming Events and Special Notes

• Disneyland has announced the new Autopia will open on June 29th.
• Beginning May 1st all guest 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.
• Pirates of the Caribbean Special Event scheduled for May 20th. As of last weekend tickets were still available. Click here for details on the event and the merchandise that will be available.
• 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.

Park Hours:

• May, 2000
• June, 2000

The update:

• This Page
  DCA Construction - Mulholland Madness Testing - Page 1
  
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  DCA Construction - Mulholland Madness Testing - Page 2
  
• Page 3
  DCA Construction - Paradise Pier
  DCA - Miscellaneous Construction
  
• Page 4
  Downtown Disney Construction - Page 1
  
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  Downtown Disney Construction - Page 2
  Grand Californian Construction
  
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  Construction at the Hotels
  Entrance and Esplanade
  
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  Around the Park
  
• Page 8
  Merchandise
  
• Page 9
  Ambassador Ceremony
  
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  La Vida Mickey
  Related Links
  

DCA Construction - Mulholland Madness Testing - Page 1
Mulholland Madness has been testing. Below are several pictures that show various cars in various positions around the track.