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How to get free coffee at Disneyland

November 5th, 2009, 3:00 am by Sarah Tully

buttondid“Did you know” is a feature where you can read and share your pieces of little-known advice, tips and hidden treasures with fellow Around Disney readers. If you have a “Did you know?” to share, leave a comment below or send us an e-mail here with the words “Did you know” in the subject line.

Did you know that you can get free refills on coffee at Disneyland?

Since 1955, Main Street’s Market House has given free refills on coffee.  Purchase a cup of coffee (regular, decaf, vanilla or hazelnut) for $2.59 and save your receipt.

coffeeshop0001There’s no need to keep the cup. Just bring back the receipt and enjoy free refills all day.

At other food venues, visitors can get free refills only as long as they are continuing to dine at the location, said David Gill, a Disneyland Resort spokesman. They can’t come back later for free refills. That’s a unique deal at Market House only.

Market House sells mostly standard coffee.

If you want a fancier treat (but no free refills), you can find sweet drinks, such as flavored lattes and mochas, at the Blue Ribbon Bakery across Main Street. An employee said that guests can expect holiday-related drinks, like eggnog lattes and peppermint mochas, for the upcoming season.

The prices are pretty much on par with Starbucks and Coffee Bean.

Speaking of Starbucks, Disney officials deny that Starbucks is coming to the park, as the MiceAge.com Web site reported as a rumor recently. Instead, Disney got another new coffee supplier — Joffrey’s. The new coffee began in mid-October, said Suzi Brown, a Disneyland Resort spokeswoman.

Around Disney reporters Sally French and Sarah Tully wrote this report. Photo by Joshua Sudock of The Orange County Register.

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Did you know? Disney Gallery facts

October 7th, 2009, 3:00 pm by Sally French

buttondid“Did you know” is a feature where you can read and share your pieces of little known advice, tips or hidden treasures with fellow Around Disney readers. If you have a ‘Did you know?’ to share, leave a comment below or send us an email here with the words ‘Did you know’ in the subject line.

galleryThe new Disney Gallery opened last weekend at the former Bank of Main Street building in Disneyland. This week’s ‘Did you know?’ is all about the history of the Disney Gallery.

  • The original Disney Gallery opened on July 11, 1987 in the location above Pirates of the Caribbean.
  • The space was intended to be another private apartment for Walt Disney; his other private apartment is located above the Main Street Fire Station.
  • The Disney Gallery closed on August 7, 2007 to allow for Walt’s concept of a private apartment to take shape in the form of the Disney Dream Suite.
  • The initials W.D. (Walter Disney) and R.D. (Roy Disney) can be found in the design of the wrought iron railing of the old Disney Gallery balcony.
  • The first show in the Disney Gallery was called, “The Art of Disneyland,” and featured pieces like Herb Ryman’s iconic paintings of the proposed Sleeping Beauty Castle and a bird’s-eye view of the lands of Disneyland, Mary Blair’s concept art for “it’s a small world,” Sam McKim’s ghostly Haunted Mansion exterior and Eyvind Earle’s paintings of scenes for the Sleeping Beauty Castle walkthrough.
  • Other exhibits featured in the gallery included “The Disneyland That Never Was,” “100 Mickeys” in honor of Walt’s 100th birthday and “A Pirate’s Life for Me,” showcasing concept art from Pirates of the Caribbean.

Photo of Disney Gallery by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland.

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Did you know? Disney hotel expansion facts

September 24th, 2009, 9:00 am by Sarah Tully

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The new wing of the Grand Californian Hotel in the Disneyland Resort opened Wednesday. The expansion includes the company’s first timeshares in the Disney Vacation Club program.

Here are some facts about the expansion by the numbers:

203: Number of new Grand Californian Hotel rooms

50: Number of new Disney Vacation Club villas

2: Number of grand villas

379: Square footage of studio villas

865: Square footage of one-bedroom villas

1,257: Square footage of two-bedroom villas

2,426: Square footage of three-bedroom villas

440,000: Number of Disney Vacation Club members worldwide

$18,000: Minimum price to join Disney Vacation Club

$700: Annual club maintenance fee

Find more about the Grand Californian expansion, including photos and a video, HERE.

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Did you know? Facts about Fantasmic!

September 2nd, 2009, 3:00 pm by Sally French

buttondid “Did you know” is a feature where you can read and share your pieces of little known advice, tips or hidden treasures with fellow Around Disney readers. If you have a ‘Did you know?’ to share, leave a comment below or send us an email here with the words ‘Did you know’ in the subject line.

  • The new dragon in Fantasmic! is a fully animated three-dimensional design that replicates the movements of the dragon in “Sleeping Beauty.”  The dragon is 45 feet tall and weighs about 18,000 pounds. The dragon lights the Rivers of America on fire for 25 seconds.
  • Fantasmic! opened to the public on May 15, 1992.
  • Over 50 live performers can be seen in each show and 50 additional cast members help bring the show to life.
  • The boat dock and cider mill at the front of Tom Sawyer Island was specially built as a stage for Fantasmic! Read the rest of this entry »

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Did you know? Get in shape at Disneyland

August 12th, 2009, 3:00 pm by Sally French

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Did you know that you can workout while on your Disneyland vacation?  One of Disneyland’s lesser-known attractions, Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes, provides a unique opportunity to burn off that churro and build some muscle.

Though intended for fun, Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes attraction has many other uses.

1. The short line is a welcome juxtaposition to the long ones at neighboring Splash Mountain.

2. Sitting amidst amateur canoeist pretty much guarantees that you will get splashed, making the canoes a great way to cool off on a sunny summer day. Read the rest of this entry »

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Did you know? 5-foot-tall Splash Mountain height requirement

August 4th, 2009, 3:00 pm by Sally French

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Did you know that you have to be at least 5 feet tall to sit in the front seat of the log on Splash Mountain?  Disney found that smaller guests are more prone to injury while sitting in the front row, such as slipping under the seat or hitting their head so they created a new, front seat height requirement.

Though the rule has been in affect for about two years, we at Around Disney thought this “Did you know?” was worth sharing when, on a hot summer day, I was denied the opportunity to sit in the front row.  That’s right - the 5 feet tall rule applies not only to kids, but also guests of all ages including this 4′11” Around Disney blogger.

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